In the name of God Amen I Josiah Barnes living in the County of North ampton State of Northampton being weak in body but thanks be to Almighty God of a sound mind do make this my last will and testa- ment. First I wish all Just debts paid Second I give unto my grand daughters Mary J Barnes and July Virginia Barnes Ten dollars each. Thirdly I give unto My Grand daughter Betty Sevina Grant and Martha Jackebet Grant Ten Dollars each. Fourthly the balance of my property Should there be any I wish to equally divide between my Sons William B Barnes, Samuel E Barns and my daughter Elizabeth Grant. Seventhly I leave my Son William B Barnes Executor to this my last will and testaments Whereunto I at my hand and Seal this the 18th of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight and thirty five Witness Newit Grant Newit Harris Northampton County December Court 1836. This last will & Testament of Josiah Barnes decd and was exhibited in open Court and proved in due form of law by the oath of Newit Grant a subscribing witness thereunto ordered to be certified & recorded whereupon the Exor therein named qualified as the law directs Teste Wm Bottom Clk