Wilkinson County, GA
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| Will of David Johnston
Written on: 17 August 1846 I, David Johnston, Branch Pilot at the Balize, Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, being at present sound mind and body but avoiding difficulties here after, Deem Proper to make this my last will and testament. I was born in Wilkinson County, Georgia, my father and my mother are both dead, and I have neither brothers nor sister living. I married on 5 February 1840 with Hanna Frederika Hoffmann and we have now one son named Alexander Henry Johnston, there was no marriage contract between my wife and myself and my own property has been acquired since the marriage. I bequeath everything I may own at the time of my death, after deducting the one half to which my shall be entitled and my son Alexander Henry Johnston. I desire that my wife be confirmed as natural guardian of our child and my friend David Shepherd Shaute be appointed his undertutor. I appoint my wife, Hanna Frederika Hoffmann executor of this my will and testament and wish that my estate settled with as few legal ligations as possible. Done at the Balize, Parish of Plaquemines on the 17th day of August 1846. |
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