Will Book 3

1855 - 1880

Page 212 I, Jeremiah Tracy of the County of Franklin and State first above written, being of sound mind and in my usual good health do make this my last will and testament. To my youngest son, James F. Tracy, I do give and bequeath all my personal and real estate, except such legacies as may be hereafter made, to have and to hold to the same James F. Tracy and his heirs forever to be delivered to his possession after my death. Provided, however, my wife, Elizabeth shall be living, the said James F. Tracy is to maintain in a comfortable manner and provide for her comfort in a decent and generous manner during the remainder of her life and also the said James F. Tracy is to pay to my other children here married or their heirs; Milton Tracy, Celia Spaulding, Polly Kesler, Permelia Quire, William H. Tracy, Matilda Sanford, John Tracy and Jerry Tracy the sum of $1.00 dollar to be paid in lawful money and to be paid immediately after the death of myself and my wife Elizabeth. In witness, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal in the presence of these named witnesses, all in the fear of God, this 8th day of April 1864. Jeremiah Tracy Attest: J. M. Crockett P. M. Sanford Franklin County Court, Monday, May 6, 1872 A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Jeremiah Tracy was produced in Court and proven by oath P. M. Sanford the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, which is done. Jas. G. Crockett, F.C.C.