Will of Micajah Ballard typed as written from Lawrence County, Ohio
Will Book 1 Page 146Submitted by Lesli Christian
Being weak in body but of sound and perfect memory, and considering the uncertainty of this transitory life, I do constitute and appoint this my last will and testament, bearing date this seventeenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-one, revising and annulling all other wills heretofore by me made either in writing or otherwise, and for the disposing of such money or property that it hath pleased God to endow me with.
I do give and dispose of them after the following manner ‹ that is to say, ‹ First of all, my will and desire is that my just debts be paid after my decease or (?) in the time provided by law in that case.
Secondly is my will and desire is that my wife, Joice Ballard, remains in place and possession of my whole estate during her natural life. Thirdly I give to my daughter, Elizabeth Ballard, all the property that she hath heretofore received of me and one-half of all my estate at her mother’s death.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath to my son, Harris Ballard, all the property that he has heretofore received of me to have and to hold and which I desire may be considered in full of his claim against my estate.
Fifthly, I give and bequeath to my son, Stephen Ballard, all the property heretofore received of me to have and to hold and which I desire may be considered in full of his claim against my estate.
Sixthly, I give and bequeath to my son, Micajah Ballard, all the property that he has heretofore received of me to have and to hold and which I desire may be considered in full of his claims against my estate.
Seventhly, and lastly, I give to my son, Jesse Ballard, all the property that he has heretofore received of me and one-half of all my estate at his mother’s death. I appoint Peter Lionbarger Junior and John Davison sole executors of this my last will and testament and witness whereof. I do hereby set my hand and seal the day and date above written.
Micajah Ballard
His (X) Mark
Signed in presence of us:
Peter Lionbarger
David (?)
Rolen Hankins
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