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Abstract made by an unknown abstractor about 1890 from original records of
Pike County, Arkansas and recorded in Abstract of Title Book Prior to 1890
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Will Book 1 page 69. Last Will and Testament of William T. Dickson deceased.
Dated November 15, 1845. Recorded July 18, 1859. "I will that all my just
contracts be paid." He then disposes of personal effects. "And I also will
that Nancy Dickson my wife have and hold the balance of my estate during her
widowhood, provides said Nancy Dickson should intermarry with another man,
then my estate to be equally divided with my lawful heirs, and that Nancy
Dickson my wife (be) executor of this my last Will and Testament." Signed
William T. Dickson. Witnesses Elijah Kelley Sr. (and) George Glasscock. In
Vacation. July 15, 1859. Came Elijah Kelley who being first sworn deposes
and says that he was called upon by said Dickson to write his Will which he
did and he (William T. Dickson) declared it to be his last Will and signed
it in his presence and in the presence of George Glasscock; that he, Kelley
and Glasscock, signed the same as witnesses at the request of said Dickson
in his presence and in the presence of each other; that the Will was read in
the presence of Dickson and met his approbation; and that said Dickson was
of sound and disposing mind and memory at that time, and that said George
Glasscock is dead; also that Dickson died in Pike County, Arkansas. Signed
by W.J. Kelley, Clerk, Probate Court, seal affixed.
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Abstract of Title Book Prior to 1890, page 310.
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