Providence Walraven Yarnell

Moccasin Township
Effingham County, Illinois

Effingham, Ill. In the name of God, Amen. I, Providence Yarnell, of the town of Moccasin and State of Illinois, Effingham County of the age of seventy seven and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish and declare this my last will and testament.

First, I give and bequeath to William Yarnell , my son one hundred dollars of the household and ... furniture except the feather bed and frame of willow.

Second, to my son Joseph Yarnell one hundred dollars.

Third, to Harriet Scoles my daughter one hundred dollars and feather bed and two pillows.

I further reserve one hundred dollars and the interest on the above for the purpose of paying my last expenses that may accrue from such causes or death and my own personal support while living.

In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 20th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven. I appoint J. W. Hotyswuin ? sole executor of this my last will and testament.

signed
X her mark
Providence Yarnell

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