Brunswick Co., VA --- Will book 23 pg 171
Be it known to all whom it may concern that I Washington Clary
of Brunswick county State of Virginia, being of feeble health but sound in mind,
and realizing that life at best is of short duration, do , in the presence of
these witnesses, make this my last will and testament to-wit:
First, it is my desire and request that all of my just and lawful debts be paid
from my estate. After said debts are paid; I give, and in the presence of these
witnesses, do bequeath to my wife, Alice E. Clary all of my personal estate, and
that half of my real estate on which the dwelling is located to have and to hold
forever. The other half of my real estate, I bequeath to my wife Alice E. Clary
during her life, and at her death to Maxie Edwards, son of William Edwards.
Given under my hand and seal this the 23 day November 1899
his
Witnesses ---- Washington X Clary
C.H. Harris ------- mark
W.J. Carroll Jr.
Brunswick County Court, July term 1900 This last Will and Testament of Washington Clary deceased was produced in Court and proved by the oath of W. J. Carroll Jr., one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on motion of Alice E. Clary administration with the will annexed is granted her on the estate of the said Washington Clary decd. and she qualified by taking the oath required by law and entering into and acknowledging a bond in the penalty of $200.00 conditioned as the law directs.
Full text of Will contributed by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY