Benajah Saxon's Will

Benajah Saxon Will

Will of Benajah Saxon
State of Alabama
Tallapoosa County

I Benajh Saxon of the State and County aforesaid do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in mannor and form followint to wit--
I give to my beloved Children namely Davis Saxon, William Saxon, Nancy Moffitt, Benjamin Saxon, Mary Saxon and Frances Saxon my estate to be equally divided among them after my just debts are paid and it is my will and wish that Jordan Sanders and Hezikiah Shirley that they transact in collecting and paying my debts and settling with each Legate their just portion of my estate as soon as possible.
And Ifurther wish that Jordan Sanders and Hezekiah Shirley shall execute a title to Samuel Saxon, John Saxon, Anthony Saxon and William Saxon the Heirs of my brother Archelaus Saxon to the half section of land that Archelaus Saxon now resides on when a certain anount of money is paid for said land according to contract titles to be executed to said Heirs of Archelas Saxon and I Benajah Saxon do hereby constitute and appoint Jordan Sanders and Hezekiah Shirley of the State aforesaid and County of Chambers my ture and lawful attorneys for now and in my name ______________ my use and benefits to ask demand sue for recover and recieve moneys titles to Lands and other effects belonging to my estate and the said Jordan Sanders and Hezekiah Shirley my true and Lawful Attorneys is hereby authorized to use and take all lawful ways and means on winding up my Estate and settling with my before mentioned heirs equally among them after all my just expenses are paid as though I were
alive and personally present also to execute titles to the within all ________ are paid. And whatever my said attorneys shall do or cause to be done in and about my Estate I desire it shall be satisfactory to all parties concerned.
In witness where of I have here unto set my hand and seal this the 28th of October AD 1849.

In the presence of
Zadock Moore
Samuel Seint
John Wheeles- J.D.

Benjah Saxon
(seal)

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