Benton County ArArchives Wills.....Potts, Robert January 14, 1857
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Source: Benton County, Ar Archives Will Book A, Pgs 186-187
Written: January 14, 1857

State of Arkansas - County of Benton

Be it known to all that these presents may concern that I, Robert Potts, have 
this day maid this my last will and testiment the same being as follows---
It is my last wish that my beloved wife Mary Potts have princible possession of 
my farm together with all the appurtenances there belong thereunto during her 
life time and at her deth it is my will and wish that the same farm and tract of 
land to belong to my son John Potts to have and to hold with all the 
appurtenances there belonging.
Also it is my will and wish that my wife Mary Potts have my waggon and two mules 
an harnis for the same together with a certain yolk of oxen now belonging to me. 
Also all my farming utentials and household and kitchen furniture and also one 
hundred dollars in cash.
Also it is my will and wish that my wife Mary Potts have one hundred dollars 
worth of present stock now on hands.
Also it is my will and wish that Elizabeth Wardlaw have out my estate one good 
bed and furniture.
Also it is my wish and will that the heirs of James Morgan who was my son in law 
have five dollars out my estate.
As to the heirs of my son F. G. Potts to have five dollars out of my estate.
It is my wish that my other three sons have no portian or shear in my estate as 
they have received fair portian.
Also it is my will and wish that after my just debts is paid that the remainder 
of my estate be equally divided between Elizabeth Doty and my granddaughter that 
I am raising and my youngest daughter Lucy Potts when they become of full age.
Assigned and sealed in the presants of us the undersigned who beleaves the 
testator to be in his proper mind the day above written.
Wit: James Wardlaw and G. W. Ford
Will presented for probate 10 Feb 1857
Jno. Galbreath, Clerk

[Will provided by Nancy Seefeldt - nancys_2009@yahoo.ca]


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