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Notes for Mann Sims
Mann Sims, together with wife Margaret, owened many acres of land in Richmond and Columbia counties. Part of this land was original land grants to Mann.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MANN SIMS
written: May 15, 1822
proved: March 3, 1823 in the County of Columbia, Georgia State
"I, Mann Sims, of said state and county, being at this time in tolerable health of body and of perfect mind and disposing memory, but calling to mind the uncertainty of death and wishing to preserve harmony and contentment in family after my departure---bequeath my soul to God.
First, Beloved wife, Margaret, Negro girl Salina, to despose of at her death as she thinks proper.
Second, All remainder of real and personal property to wife during her life or while she remains a widow.
Third, To son, William Sims, one Negro man Steppe, a horse to the value of $50.00, a good saddle and bridle, two cows and calves, sow and pigs.
Fourth, To son, John Sims, 200 acre tract of land in Warren County on Ogeechee River, one Negro woman Sook and her child Cinda.
Fifth, To son, Horatio, two Negroes Peter and Lydia, also two Negroes he has in his possession, named Lucy and George, against whom there are two judgments, but when these are paid his is to remain in full and free possession of said Negroes. Tract of greenbrier Creek.
Sixth, Daughter Susan Pullin, one Negro man, George and girl, Nelly and $500.00.
Seventh, son Ninian Sims, one Negro man Dick, a horse, bridle and saddle and $250.00, tow cows and calves, sow and pigs.
Eighth, Daughter, Mary Ann Sims, four Negroes; Dave, Judy, Sidney and Mary, a horse worth $50.00, saddle and bridle, two cows and calves, a sow and pigs.
Wife, Margaret, Executrix, sons, John and Horatio, Executors and friend Arthur Foster."
Signed, Mann Sims
Witnessed: Mary Foster, Ann Davis, Jacob Downs, Arthur Foster.
This will recorded in Will Book W, pp.79-83, Columbia County, Georgia.
Georgia Marriages Early to 1800
Liahona Research, Inc. page 45.
ANCESTORS OF REVOLUTIONARY ANCESTORS--TSDAR
page 1935.
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