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- “Made 17th day of March, 1829, between John Davis and his wife Rachel and John Miller for the sum of $210.
Bounded as follows: Beginning at the north west corner of James Davis tract, which tract is of this date and was thence north eighty seven, east 20 chains to a post, thence south forty five chains and 55 links to a post, etc.---- in Section 32 Township 45, Range 2 west, according to the public survey, consisting of 90 and 4/100 acres more or less.”
Both John and Rachel signed with their mark.
Recorded July 29, 1837, Jesse McDonald, J.P.
[Deeded land is east of New Haven--probably on the island.]
Will of 1830 was signed and sealed in the presence of William Todd, James Davis, and Martain Blize.
Executors were Samuel Cantley and William Todd. John Miller and Phillip Miller were bound to care for John, Rachel and Jean until their deaths in exchange for 100 acres of land. John Miller was to supply food, raiment, and a house to live in; and last, all the good corn whiskey that John Davis needed during the rest of his life.
Although most wills of the time began with a reference to God Almighty, John’s will began with a much stronger affirmation of faith than most: It is my will that my body receive a Christian burial and that my soul return to God who gave it to me and be saved by the merits of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in whom I trust for salvation.
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- Aft 1830
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