Transcribed by Debbie Coulter

Last Will and Testement of Rachel (White) Deweese, wife of Samuel Deweese,
mother of David Deweese

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1836 Oct 17
proven b C Dewese 1836 Nov 21
proven by Jas M. Deweese and ordered to be recorded Recorded book 3 page 111

In the name of God Amen
Feeling that I am drawing close to my dipotuion yet in my perfect senses I hereby make my last will and testament and as Elijah Deweese my son has taken care of me I will therefore that all that I ? belong to him at my death to have and to hold except one chair I give to my daughter Nancy also my wearing clothes to be divided equally among my daughters and further that my son Elijah pay all my lawfull debts if any and defray my burying expenses, and my will is that my last will and testament be religiously attended to as witness whereof I have set my name this 30th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 33 Rachel Deweese

Cornelius Deweese
James M Deweese