Will of William D. Greer, dated June 3, 1840

The State of Alabama
Chambers County.

In the name of God Amen. I William D. Greer of the County and State aforesaid being feeble in body but sound and disposing of mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby reckoning all former wills made by me.

First. My will and desire is that my body be decently buried.

Secondly. That my executors hereafter appointed do pay all my just debts and collect all that may be due me and keep my property all together until a change of times take place or until my executor may think it most condusive to the interest of the Legatees to dispose of it. (leaving the same to his entire discretion) and at the same time of the sale of my property I wish the said executor to proceed to sell all my land and negroes stock of all kinds, household and kitchen furniture on a credit of twelve months or more (as he may think best) and after the money is collected for all my effects that my executor proceeds to divide it into four shares leaving my beloved wife Malinda Greer one hundred dollars more than a childs part then to Thomas Greer and John Greer & Sarah Ann Greer the remaining three shares equally divided among the said three aforementioned children and that my said executor do act. A Guardean for the above named children and take such measures as requested to take board and sufficient security for the return of the amount of her part of my estate at her death (free of interest) to be equally divided among my aforementioned children.

Lastly. I hereby [designate?] and appoint my brother Gilbert D. Greer of the county of Coweta in the state of Georgia my sole executor of this my last will and testament. In witness wher of I the said William D. Greer have here unto set my hand and seal this the 3rd. day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty.

William D. Greer
L.S.
Signed sealed and delivered before us who have subscribed our names in presence of the testator by his request.

Toliver Fowles
Jesse T. Roberson
Wm. W. Carlile


NOTE: William D. Greer apparently did not die until 2 Mar 1852.

[SOURCE: Ala Dept of Archives and History. Inventory of County Archives. Wills, Chambers County]

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