Will of Stephen Kennedy
STATE OF GEORGIA.
BULLOCH COUNTY
In the name of God, Amen:
I, Stephen Kennedy, of said State and county, being of
advanced age, but of sound and disposing mind, and memory, and, knowing that I
must shortly depart this life deem it right and proper that I should make such
disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blessed me as the
circumstances of my family in opinion render necessary. I, therefore, make this
my last will and testament removing all others heretofore make by me.
First, I desire to be buried in a decent and Christian like
manner, my body I resign to its mother earth, my soul I hope will return to God
who gave it.
I humbly trust in the mercy of his son Jesus Christ.
Secondly, I desire all my first debts paid without delay as
I am unwilling my creditors should be delayed in their rights.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary A. Kennedy,
for and during her natural life to use as she sees fit and with privilege to
expend such amounts as she thinks necessary for her benefit and interest, all
my real Estate and all my person Estate of whatever description, except the one
half of my stock of cattle, and at her death the property so given to my wife,
I give and bequeath to my son, Elisha B. Kennedy.
Fourthly, I will and desire that the half of my stock of
cattle (except in item three) shall be sold and proceeds equally divided among
the children by my first marriage.
Fifthly, I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife,
Mary A. Kennedy and Silas E. Bowen Executrix and Executor of this my last Will
and Testament and it shall not be necessary for them to make any inventory or
return to the Ordinary court.
September 30, 1872.
Witness to Will
Stephen Kennedy (Sign by Mark)
Moore
B. Groover
Holland