Will of
William Coram
Submitted by Thomas F. Coram
(Warren County Will Book 1810-1829 Page 64. Warren County Courthouse, Warrenton, GA.)
Last will and testament of William Coram dec.
In the name of God amen.
I William Coram being low of body, but of sound mind and disposing memory, do make, constitute, and ordain this my last will and testament.
1st. I will that all my just debts be paid.
2nd. I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Ann Corum (sic), during her natural life, the tract of land where I now live, together with my stock and
plantation utensils. I further give unto my beloved wife all my household furniture forever; except such as is otherwise disposed of by this will.
3rd. After the death of my beloved wife I give and bequeath unto Thomas Corum (sic) all my estate both real and personal, that is not otherwise
disposed of, forever.
4th. I will and bequeath unto William M. Corum (sic), after the death of my beloved wife, the following artacles (sic), viz. my large family Bible, my
bed, bed sted (sic), and furniture; one table, and chest; painted red; and my shotgun. If any of these articles should be sold, it is my wish Thomas
Coram, his father, should keep the money untill(sic) the boy comes of age of twenty one; and then give it to the said William M. Coram.
5th. I do hereby appoint, constitute and ordain Ann Coram, Thomas Coram, and Robert Lazenby my executors; and executrix, to this my last will and
testament. Signed with my hand and sealed this 30th of March, 1821.
Wm Coram (LS)
George G. Davis
John Farr (F) his mark
Robt. Lazenby
Probate of the foregoing will Georgia Warren County. Personally appeared in open Court Robert Lazenby and George G. Davis and being duly
sworn saith w/un oath that they saw William Coram sign and acknowledge the withon will, and further they say upon oath that they believe the said
Wm Coram was of sound mind and disposing memory, they further say that John Farr requested Robert Lazenby to sign his name as a witness, and
saw John Farr make his mark as such. Sworn to me in open court 10th Sept. 1821.
Robert Lazenby (LS)
George C. Davis (LS)
Jno. Torrence Clk.