Last Will and Testament of Christian Campbell Smith
January 11, 1877
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I, Christian Smith of the County of Richmond and State of
North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering
the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make this my last
will and testament in manner and form following, that is to
say. First that my executor (hereafter) named shall provide
for my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my
relatives and friends. And pay all my funeral expenses together
with my just debts however and to whomsoever owing out of the
money that may first come into his hands as part and parcel of my estate.
And I give and devise to my beloved grandson, William
Prince Wilks the sum of one dollar. And I give and devise
to my beloved grandson Daniel Malloy Wilks, the sum of
one dollar. And I give and devise to my beloved stept
son John M. Smith of the State of Georgia and County of
Marion one shot-gun known as the hunting gun of Abijah
Smith in his lifetime. And I further give and devise to
my sister Margaret Watson one third part of my remaining
property both real and personal or in case of her death
to her heirs at law.
I give and devise to my half-brother George W. McKinnon
one third part of my property both real and personal or
in case of his death to his heirs at law.
I give and devise to my half-sister Sarah Waters one
third part of my property both real and personal in case
of her death she having no heirs of her own body. Then
her third part to be equally divided between the above
named Margaret Watson and George W. McKinnon or their
heirs at law.
And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty
friend and half brother George W. McKinnon my lawful
executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my
last will and testament according to the true intent and
meaning of the same and every part and clause thereof
hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other will
hereto fore made in witness whereof I the said Christian
Smith do here unto set my hand and seal this January
11 A.D. 1877. Witnessed by A.R. McDonald and John A.
McDonald. Probated December 31, 1883 WB-6/266
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