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.