Will, GA, Chattooga, Augustus Bryant 1858

The state of Georgia   ]
Chattooga County       ] 16th June 1858

In the name of God amen. I AUGUSTUS BRYANT of the said state and county being
of advanced age and knowing that I must shortly depart from this world deem it
right and proper both as respects my self and any heirs that I should make a
disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blessed me I
therefore make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annoying
all others and here to for made by me.

Item first I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and
Christian like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition and a decent
headstone placed at my grave. My soul I trust shall return to rest with God
who gave it as I hope for eternal salvation through the Blessed Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ whose religion I have professed and as I humbly trust
enjoyed for the best of 40 years.

Item second I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid out as soon as
can be done by my executors hereinafter named.

Item third as I consider that I have give all my heirs a full and just
marriage portion heretofore I desire all the rest of my property both real and
personal wherever and whatever it may be I desire and bequeath to be equally
divided between: LEWIS B. BRYANT's heirs; ALLEN R. BRYANT; JAMES S. BRYANT;
WILLIAM E. A. BRYANT; ELIZABETH B. BRYANT, wife of JAMES HENDERSON, deceased;
PEGGY ANN BRYANT, wife of COLONEL BUCHANAN, deceased; NAOMI S. BRYANT wife of
JAMES HERNDON; JANE D. BRYANT, wife of ADAM MALONEY. These eight, four sons
and four daughters.

Item forth that constitute and appoint my beloved sons JAMES S. BRYANT and
WILLIAM E. A. BRYANT executives to this my last will and testament this June
16th in the year of our Lord 1800 and 58

Augustus Bryant
his {B} mark

Signed, sealed, declared and published by AUGUSTUS BRYANT as his last will and
testament in the presence of us who subscribe our names hereto in the presence
of said testator and of each other this June 16th, 1858.

RICHARD ECHOLS
WILLIAM L. KING
A. L. GRAY




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