In the name of God amen: I Abel Sikes calling to mind that it is once appointed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will & testament first I recommend my body to be buried according to the discretion of my executors and as touching my worldly estate I give in manner & form as follows Viz:

I give unto my wife Jula Sikes the half of my land whereon I now live including the improvements during her natural life time with all the tools belonging thereto and more Likewise I lend unto my wife Jula my negro Mills during her widdowhood or life time afterwards to remain my son Jesse, also I give unto my wife Jula one bed & furniture and table during life then to return to my heirs, Further I give to Lewiza my daughter my silver table spoons, also I give to my son Jesse my watch. Also I leave my negro girl also to be sold by the executors for the good of the heirs, further I shall mention for all my property not heretofore mentioned to be sold and after paying the debts that I justly due the balance to be divided between my wife and two children. Also I give unto my wife one large tumbler. I leave my swamp to be sold that I own on the east side of the river. My land above mentioned I leave to be equally divided between my two children. Also I leave my son part of the land to be laid off to him when he comes of age. The children is to be educated out of their money that shall be coming to them but to be raised by the apertanie of Mills. Further I mention for my wife to have one years allowance to be laid off to her further it is the large table that I leave to my wife also I do hereby make and appoint my brother Thomas Sikes executor to this my last will & Testatment. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the date first written Signed in the presence of us

Abel Sikes (Seal)

Timothy Jones
Thomas Sikes

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