Polk County March Term, 1900 I, Polk County March Term, 1900

I, Amos Ladd, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and viewing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, make this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills by me made. First: I want my funeral and burial expenses paid out ofthe effects of my estate. Second: I want my just debts paid out of the effects of my estate Third: I will and bequeath all of my land to my daughter, Nancy Hillard during her natural life, and then to her bodily heirs. Fourth : I will and bequeath five hundred dollars to my grandchildren, lawful heirs to V. Millers estatehereafter named: Craven Miller, Willard Miller, Annie Miller and Nanney Fetter , formerly Nanney Miller, her bodily heirs to come in for one share, the above five hundred dollars to be equally divided between them. Fifth. If my wife, Nancy, outlives me, I want her to have a decent support during her widoWhood, Sixth: I want all of my personal property brought to sale by my executor and the proceeds given to my daughter, Nancy Hilliard, and heirs, bodily heirs. Seventh: I leave Joseph W. Browder my executor of my estate by giving the usual bond. (His mark) Amos Ladd

Attest: D. R. Dunn and J. F. Srowder

January 21st, 1898