In the name of God, amen: I Susana McKee, widow of William McKee, deceased of the county of Randolph and State of Illinois, of the age of ___ years, and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in the matter following that is to say:
First, It is my will that my just debts and funeral expensed by fully paid.
Second, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susana McKee the following property now owed by me, to wit: the one horse buggy, the cow and calf, my bed, bedding and all my clothes or one hundred dollars in money should my said daughter prefer it in lieu of said articles of property to be paid to my said daughter by my son William McKee, and upon payment of which by him then in which case I give and bequeath said articles of property aforesaid to my said son William McKee.
Third, I give and devise all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of every named and nature whatsoever to my said son William McKee forever, as he and my said daughter, Susana, are the stay and support of my old age and as all my other children are married and well situated in life.
And lastly, I hereby appoint my said son William McKee sole executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I hair unto set my hand and seal this 29 day of July in the year of our Lord 1876.
(signed by her mark) Susana McKee (seal)
The above instrument consisting of one page was at the date thereof signed, sealed published by the said Susana Susana McKee as and for her last Will and testament in presence of us who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have here subscribed our names as witnesses hereto
(signed) Thomas C Blair residing at Randolph County
(signed) R J Goddard residing at Randolph County
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