The Will Of
Transcribed
By Catherine Trumm
*** Sarah's
maiden name is unknown to me, her first husband was George Scroggins, after his
decease, Sarah married Richard Chambers, after the death of Richard, Sarah
married Seth Phillips. Sarah and Mr. Phillips were divorced and Sarah legally
retook the Chambers surname.
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I
make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other by me made at
any time.
First,
I wish my negroe boy Bill to be equally divided between my three children,
James W., George W, and Samuel Scroggins.
I
also will that my house and lot at Rome be equally divided between my three
children.
I
give to each of my children, one bed, bedstead, and furniture.
I
give to my son George 1 chest.
I
will my bible and what money I have on hand to my son Samuel Scroggins. This the 6th February 1859
Sarah Chambers (mark)