I, Robert McKinley of the Village of Tilden in the County of Randolph and State of Illinois being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament:
FIRST, I order and direct that my Executors hereinafter named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
SECOND, After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give, devise and bequeath to my Executors hereinafter named, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars to be used for the purpose of purchasing and erecting at my grave a suitable monument.
THIRD, I give and bequeath to my son John W. McKinley, the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00).
FOURTH, I give and bequeath to my son James H. McKinley, the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars, ($700.00).
FIFTH, I give and bequeath to my son Samuel G. McKinley, the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars, ($700.00).
SIXTH, I give and bequeath to my son Charles R. McKinley, the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars, ($700.00).
SEVENTH, I give and bequeath to my son Lemuel R. McKinley, the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars, ($700.00).
EIGHTH, I give and bequeath to my grandson Melvin Stewart, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
NINTH, I give and bequeath to my grandson Robert Blanchard Stewart, the Sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00
TENTH, I give and bequeath to my Grand-daughter Ella Ethel Stewart, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
ELEVENTH, I give and bequeath to my grandson James Wesley Stewart , the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
TWELFTH, I give and bequeath to my Grand-son Earl Renwick McMillan, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
THIRTEENTH, I give and bequeath to my Grand-daughter Bessie Florence McMillan, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
FOURTEENTH, I give and bequeath to my Grand-son William Robert McMillan, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
FIFTEENTH, I give and bequeath to my Grand-son Raymond Leslie McMillian, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
SIXTEENTH, I give, bequeath and devises to my wife Anna D. McKinley, All of my Real Estate for and during her natural life, and also all of my personal estate for and during my natural life, with full right to use any part of the principal of my personal estate, should she need to use the same for her support during her natural life, at the death of my said wife my said real estate and such of my personal estate as may be left remaining at the death of my said wife, my Will is shall be divided in equal shares between my children, John W. McKinley, James H. McKinley, Samuel G. McKinley, Charles R. McKinley, and Lemuel R. McKinley. Lastly, I make, constitute and appoint my wife Anna D. McKinley and my son John W. McKinley, without bond, to be Executors of this, my last will and testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed by name and affixed by seal, the 12th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty one (1921).
(signed) Robert McKinley (Seal)
This Instrument, was on the day of the date thereof signed, published and declared by the said testator Robert McKinley, to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who at his request have subscribed our names thereto as witnesses, in his presence, and in the presence of each other.
(signed) T Wagner of Marissa Ill
(signed) Willard Mc______ds, Marissa Ill
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