Will of John Ramsey
In
the name of God Amen
I
John Ramsey of the District of Edgefield and State of South Carolina, do make
& ordain this my last will and Testament
1.
I give and devise all of my property both real and personal to my beloved wife
Nancy Ramsey during her natural life
2.
If my wife Nancy Ramsey Should die without ifsue it is my will and desire that
the whole of my property both real and personal shall be devided between my own
relations according to the act of Distributions in this state, Making them
share & share equally according to the nearest of Kin.
3.
If my wife Nancey Ramsey Should have an heir, before her death, then it is my
will and desire, that after she shall have enjoyed, her lifetime Estate of my
property, above disposed of, that then the whole thereof, both real and
personal, shall ascend to her said heir forever.
I
hereby nominate and appoint my wife Nancy, Executrix, and my Friend Robert
Reed, and my Brother, Willis Ramsey, Executors of this my last will and Testament.
In
witnefs whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal on this eighth day of June
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five and in the
forty ninth year of the soverignty
and
Independence of the United States of America.
John
Ramsey (SEAL)
Signed
&C in presence of
Joseph
H. Logan
Jefse
Painer
John
C. McGehn
Not
Recorded in Will Book
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