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Will of Thomas J. Downing
Transcribed from Lincoln County, MO Will Book 7, page 341 and provided by Laurie Downing Wilcox, 2001 .

I, T. J. DOWNING, of the County of Lincoln in the State of Misouri being of
sound mind and disposing memory do make publish and declare this my last
will and testament.

1. I direct that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and if
possible out of my personal estate.

2. I give and bequeath to my brothers H.H. DOWNING and H. B. DOWNING in
equal parts, all of my property whereever situated, to have and to hold the
same to them, their heirs and assigns forever.

I hereby appoint H.H. DOWNING and H. B. DOWNING executors of this my last
will and testament to act without bond.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of December A.
D. 1905.
T. J. DOWNING

Witnesses
L.T. BASHETT
R. C. TRAIL

Probated
September 25, 1915.

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