James Wilson's Will: FRANKLIN CO, AR
Franklin Co, AR Will Book, p. 246
Last Will and Testament of J. M. Wilson, Deceased
Know all men by these presents that I, J. M. Wilson, of Altus, Arkansas, being
of sound mind do hereby make and proclaim this to be my last Will and Testament.
I hereby give and bequeath unto my wife, S. E. Wilson, absolutely all moneys and
bank accounts which I may have at my death.
I also give and bequeath unto my wife to be used by her during her life or while
she remains my widow all personal property except Notes and Accounts, also all
real estate to be used by her during her life or widowhood and in case of death
on marrying gain said property both personsl and real to be sold and the
proceeds divided equally among my children or other surviving heirs.
I hereby give and bequeath all notes and personal accounts or other proceeds
when collected to my children in equal amounts or to their in case of the death
of any of them.
I hereby name E. C. Wilson and Z. D. Wilson as the Executors of this will
without bond, provided they shall accept the same without recompense other than
actual expenses incurred in tending to said business.
In the event that at my death I do not have on hand cashg and money in back to
the amount of Twelve Hundred Dollars my Executors above named shall collect as
soon a can legally be done the necessary amount to be added to the cash on hand
and in bank to make Twelve Hundred Dollars and turn same over to her.
J. M. Wilson
Signed and witnessed by and in the presence of each other this 29 October 1906
Witness
W. F. Austin
W. D. Rodman
State of Arkansas )
County of Franklin ) SS
Ozark District