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RECORD AND PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CALEB CARTER DECEASED

The State of Ohio, Champaign County In the name of God: Amen:

I Caleb Carter of Champaign County, Goshen Township being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory; blessed be Almighty God for the same; do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following (That is to say). First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Mary Carter, three cows, sixteen Sheep, all my hogs four beds and bedding, all my Household and kitchen furniture. I leave my large bible to my son Levi Carter. And lastly my beloved wife, Mary Carter I hereby appoint and make executrix of this my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 17th of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twentyeight.

Caleb Carter (his mark)

Witnesses were:

Joseph Mitchell Sr.

Irene Mitchell

Eliphaz Bigelow