...;:.: &/.. ^ v>j-;:!.:,-'-..*y:.-.-:-'i. -i-'itii' >&'.i'.v a-a" :i.tl STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CCKJMTY OF ABBEVILLE. I, Julia M. Sprouse, of Abbeville, County of Abbeville, South Caro lina, being of a disposing mind, memory and understanding and desiring to make disposition of my property in case of iqy death, do hereby make, publish and declare the following as and for my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking 1 all wills and instruments of a testamentary nature heretofore by me made. Item I.- I direct my executor, hereinafter named, to pay all ray just debts. Item II.- I will and bequeath the sum of One Hundred (f.100.00) Dollar^ 31 ^ to Sharon Cemetery, in which is located the plot of my parents; and One Hundred (#100.00) Dollars to Long Cane Cemetery, in which is the plot of my late husban, J. Lewis Sprouse, and where I desire to be buried, said suras in trust, to be used for the care and maintenance of said plots. Item III..- It is my desire and wish that all of ray personal effects, n vj furniture, china, silverware, and all other household goods, be distributed to such persons as I shall name in a list prepared by me and attached to this Will, such distribution to be made in accordance with said list and instruction*, \ K Item IV.- All the rest and residue of my property of every kind, both real and personal and wheresoever situate, I will, devise and bequeath unto my three stepchildren, Florence S. Guy, Sara 5. Anderson, and J. Lewis Sprouse, Jr share and share alike, in fee simple. Item V.- I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my stepson, \ J. Lewis Sprouse, Jr., as Executor of this my last will and testament to serve without bond. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this /^tjl-te-y of October, 1962. " "Signed, sealed, published and declared by JULIA M. SPROUSE as and for her last will and testament, in the presence of us, " who in her presence and of each other, at her request, have subscribed our names as witnesses: k.w-a. J&S.-/ *"* "!*f '.,.oj^_^^, i J ^3 * X v-
PROOF OF WILL THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE By BESSIE LEE F. NANCE, Probate Judge of said county: Personally appears Nancy. S_ft_King who, being duly sworn, says that he saw Ju3 Aa.M...SprOttgjB sign, seal, publish and declare the annexed instrument of writing, bearing date the -l th day of.october...... A. D. _1562 to be and contain her LaSt Will and Testament; that the said -V#yA_*'"«ir0U8e- to the best of deponent's knowledge and belief; and that the said was tncn of sound an(1 disd0sjng mind, memory and understanding, according N ncy S» King together with Joyce.W..,Couch and C...B...Evan.s at the request of the testatrix.: - in..her., presence, and in the presence of each other, witnessed the due execution thereof. Sworn to before me, this... 5>th day f.january.., Anno Domini 19.81. ^ Judge of Probata Abbeville County, S. C. --/ / A ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE IN COMMON FORM On hearing the abwo petition of J-*-&?Wi8_jSprouse,,_ Jr.*. it is horcby ordered, adjured and decreed, That the petition be granted and the said Last Will and Testament, jgftb XBdHaik oi Julia-M^Sprojlsa., deceased, be entered of Probate in Common Form. Given under my hand anr! Ihe seal of the Court of Probate, this...5.th. day of. JjERUary., l9._8l. tt-f& 46<L*^... Judge)of Court of Probate. QUALIFICATION OF FIDUCIARY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County. 1. do solemnly swear, that this writing contains the true Last Will of the within named and that J»31a.M.Serouse.. deceased, so far as J know or believe; and that..!... will well and truly execute the same, by paying first the debts, and then legacies contained in the \ \ said Will, as far as her goods and chattels will thereunto extend and th3 law charge me and that - I- will make a true and perfect inventory of M such goods and chattels; So help me. God. Sworn tn before mc, this 5"fch Jmuary, Anno Domini 19.ludso of Prrbiltf Abbeville County, S. C. Attorney's Name and Address (The Postoffice Address of each Fiduciary must be shown)
STATE OF SOUTH CARULUmA, COUwTY OF ABBEVILLE. in the name of God, Amen:- CO <5 ^- Cm 1:'-'. I, George M. Speer of the County and State afore said, do malce, ordain, publish and declare this as my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills and instruments of a testamentary nature heretofore by me made. 2:- I will and direct that my Executrix hereinafter named shall pay all of my Just debts with the first money coming into her hands, 3:- I will, devise and bequeath all my property ox, ~ whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate,: real and personal, unto my wife, Mary Shaw Gilliam Speer, in fee simple absolute.' ' -:. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my wife, Mary Shaw Gilliam Speer, Exeoutrix, of this my last Will and. Testament, without bond 'V^^iC-^^f'')^ ~5IN WrrjilESS- WHEEEOtfi I have.;:hereimto:;-ae^itty\;sa^^ /and ;^eal. Hhia '28th,':dayt of Deoemb er,' i90.i-;\'''^'-;:' ;-^S-^^$T^ Signedj Sealed, Published and Declared by George M.,r Speer as and for his last! Will and Testament, in the presence of us,.who in his presence,!and of each other, at his request, nave subscrib ed our names as witnesses.. jc ^I^K :-&t\ 2A (LS)
PROOF OF WILL (SEE AFFIDAVITS ATTACHED) THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE, By BESSIE LEE F. NANCE, Probate Judge of said county: Personally appears J who, being duly sworn, says that he saw. sign, seal, publish and declare the annexed instrument of writing, bearing date the day of, A. D 1 to be and contain Last Will and Testament; that the said was then of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, according to the best of deponent's knowledge and belief; and that the said together with and at the request of the tcstat._..in -_.-presence, and in the presence of each other, witnessed the due execution thereof. Sworn to before me, this, Anno Domini 19 day of Judge of Probate, Abbeville County, S. C. ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE IN COMMON FORM On hearing the above petition of Mary.^aw.QLl^am.Sjeer it is hereby ordered, adjured and decreed, That the-petition be'granted and the said Last Will and Testament, with codicil, of _ Probate in. Common Form. -Georga_MA-Speflr, deceased, be entered of Given under my hand and the seal of the Court of Probate, this Slth._v. day of._ Dec_ember, 19.8O, QUALIFICATION OF FIDUCIARY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County. I do solemnly swear, that this writing contains the true Last Will of the within named and that.. Qeorge.M._JSpBer_..deceased, so far as.? know or believe; and that 1 will well and truly execute the same, by paying first the debts, and then legacies contained in the said Will, as far as his- goods and chattels will thereunto extend and tha law charge me and that _ : _ 1._. will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels; So help me..'...j God. Sworn to before me, this. 17th day of..december -,, Anno Domini 19..&9 xfudge of PrcbitcAbbeviller CountyrS. C. (The Postofficc Address of each Fiduciary must be shown) Attorney's Name and Address:
TO-,. :: j- 5 r 5. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) rniintv OF ABBEVILLE ) Iiagt Hill attfr Qfesfcmwttt I, Weldon Shaw, of the County of Abbeville, in the State of South Carolina, being of sound and disposing mind, do hereby make, ordain, publish and declare the following as and for my Last Will and Testament, to wit: (1) Ihereby direct my Executrix hereinafter named, to pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as is practicable. (2) All the rest and residue of my property, both real and personal, of every kind and nature whatsoever, remaining after the payment of my debts and funeral expenses as aforesaid, Ihereby will, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Christine M. Shaw, to be hers absolutely, in fee simple. (3) Ido hereby name and appoint my said wife, Christine M. Shaw, as Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament, hereby specifically giving unto her full and complete power to sell any and all property of which Imay die j seized and possessed, both real and personal, if, in her discretion, such asa!e \s is necessary for the payment of my debts, or for any other reason that she may deem advisable, and Ifurther direct that she shall serve without bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my Hand and Seal this f^of f'ctt/kl',a.d.,1978 day j ^ (a )PLdOK ^ Weldon Shaw ^-i. cs%ak($eal) ri Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Weldon Shaw as and for his Last Will and Testament, in our presence, who, in his presence and at his request, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto set our Hands as subscribing witnesses thereto. '-^-*- 7 A.Abbeville, South Carol fna. /}///-..Abbeville, South Carol.Abbeville, South Carol na. ina.
PROOF OF WILL THE STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, ) Abbeville County. I,N THE COURT OF PROBATE By BESSIE LEE F. NANCE, Probate Judge of said county: Personally appears George.R..-Alley who, being duly sworn, says that he saw!?!?iiq9.n_sjiaw ^ sign, seal, publish and declare the annexed instrument of writing, bearing date the 2.7th. day of -Octoben-, a. d 49.7^ t0 be and contain _.... his j^st Will and Testament; that the said.. WELDQN..SHAW to the best of deponent's knowledge and belief; and that the said..was then of sound and disposing mind, memory and 5?9?_Q?._^ understanding, according ALLEY together with -StorleY.B.. Alley... and Shelly..Gibson at the request of the testation.,.in.ilia... presence, and in the presence of each other, witnessed the duo execution thereof. Sworn to before me, this...". day of January., Anno Domini 19...8J Judge of Probate, Abbeville County?-S. c. Mut^.^.^(2J^Lf.. ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE IN COMMON FORM On hearing the above petition of CHRKT^_M. SHAW t 1 it is hereby ordered, adjured and decreed, That the petition be granted and the said Last Will and Testament, with N0 codicil of WELDON SHAW coaicu - of. deceased, be entered of Probata in Common Form. * Given under my hand and the seal of the Court of Probate, thls.-.-6.tb.. day of Jan/, 19.JBJ, c2j L QUALIFICATION OF FIDUCIARY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County..J do solemnly swear, that this writing contains the true Last Will of the within named and that..,. ---meqn.shaw... _...deceased, so far as..._i know or believe; and lhat - I will well and truly execute the same, by paying first the debts, and then legacies contained in the said Will, as far as ±?_ goods and chattels will thereunto extend and U12 law charge me and that -* will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels; So help - ME-- - God. Sworn to before mo, this. "th day of \ V. -\^^4rf*aIL-^^_ft_ ^Sr^fewC. 8l/ />.... Janua^ ' Anno?omini 19 81^ ;Bc«.ra.-.L<>w^svilleJ S._.C._i ^~^A --ep*j^-euc><.<../jfe&z&v-q-:'-_ j (Tne Postofficc Address of each Fiduciary must be shown) Judge of Prdxflo. Abbeville CounTyTS. C. Attorney's Name and Address: f I I 1