I Michael Hoppis of Mills Creek in the County of Newton, and state of Ark, Farmer being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore make record as to my worldly estate and all the property, real personal or mixed of which I shall die seized and possessed, or to which I shall be intitled at the time of my decease. I devise bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner following to wit:

My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall by my executors herinafter named, be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall by them be found convenient.

I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ruthy Hoppis all my household furniture and personal property except what is hereafter stated in this my last will to have and to hold the same to her and her executors administrators and assigns forever.

I also give to her the use improvements and incomes of my dwelling house and it's appurtenances situated sec 14 township 16 range 20 W 160 A in Newton Co Ark.

Also the Land situated in Sec 28 & 24 Sec township 16W range 20 W and containing 160 A to have and to hold the same to her for and during the term of her natural life.

I give and bequeath to my Daughter Millie A Hoppis one horse also my land situated in Scioto Co. Ohio in sec 14 Township 2 range 20 comprissing about 89 acres to have and to hold the same together with all the profits and income thereof to her the said Millie A Hoppis her heirs executors administrators and assigns, to her and their use and benefit forever.

I give devise and bequeath to my son James Hoppis the sum of $5.00.

I give devise and bequeath to my son Andrew Hoppis the sum of $5.00.

I give devise and bequeath to my Daughter Josephine Morrison the sum of $80.00 which I have already paid unto her.

I give devise and bequeath to my nephew John Roberts the sum of $5.00.

I give devise and bequeath to my son Fremont Hoppis one horse.

I give devise and bequeath to my son Edmond Hoppis one horse.

I give devise and bequeath to my son Scott Hoppis one horse.

I give devise and bequeath to my son Michael Hoppis one horse.

All the rest and residue of my estate real personal and mixed of which I shall die seized and possessed or to which I shall be intitled at my decease I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ruthy Hoppis.

And lastly, I do nominate and appoint my said sons Fremont Hoppis and Edmond Hoppis to be executors of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I the said Michael Hoppis have to this my last will and testament consisting of two sheets of paper subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 7th day of January in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and eighty seven.

Signed sealed published and declared by the said Michael Hoppis as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence.

Duly Recorded This 17 day of April AD 1889

                         B. F. Ruble Clerk
                         & Recorder.

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