Brook's Will

COPY OF WILL

I, Thomas A. Brooks, of the county of Chatham, and State of North Carolina, being of feeble health, but of sound mind, do declare this to be my last will and testament, after paying all my debts, except those debts that are barred by the statute of limitations, I will and bequeath all my real and personal property to my beloved wife, Martha B. Brooks, to have and possess as long as she remains my widow. Should she marry, then the law is my will. I appoint and request that O. A. Hanner to be my executor to this my last will and testament.

THOMAS A. BROOKS.

October 13, 1891. Test: W.…