February the 11th 1876. After my funeral expenses I bequeath my property as follows. One half of my land and property to my wife so long as she remains my widow. The remaining half to Almolinda. I also want Polly to be Almolinda's guardian until she is old enough to be her own guardian. But if my widow should marry I want her to have one third of my land and property and one half of my household furniture and Almolinda the remainder and if she does not marry to soon I want her to be Almolinda's guardian. Also the money that I have got I want enough of it saved to finish paying for surveying.
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Andrew Ball x
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Witness:
Cornelius Ball
Daniel Ball
At a court began and held for Russell County at the Courthouse thereof on the 18th day of April 1876. The last will and testament of Andrew Ball was this day produced in court and proven by the oath of Daniel Ball one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and further proof thereof is continued til the 1st day of the next term.
Teste: V.B. Gilmer D.C.
At a court began and held for Russell County at the Courthouse thereof on the 20th day of June 1876. The last will and testament of Andrew Ball was this day again produced in court and the proof thereof completed by the oath of Cornelius Ball another subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: V.B. Gilmer D.C.