STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF WALTON
I, Edmund Gresham of the county of Walton and State of Georgia being of sound mind and disposing memory do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament, revoking all others, wills and codicils heretofore made by me.
Firstly--It is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid
Secondly--It is my will and desire that my body shall be buried in a decent and becoming manner and that a wall of hewn rock be built around the grave and immediately over the grave. I wish a block of hewn rock be erected and upon it a tablet of marble to be placed with a suitable inscription thereon.
Thirdly--To my beloved wife Nancy Gresham I give and bequeath one half of my whole estate which I may die possessed of, real, personal and ready money.
Fourthly--To my brothers Uriah Gresham, Job Gresham, John Gresham, William Gresham, Lewis Gresham, and my sisters Elizabeth Johnson, Lydia Johnson, and Mary Johnson I give and bequeath the remaining half of estate which I may died possessed of, real, personal, and ready money to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
Fifthly--In the event of the death of any of the above mentioned legatees previous to my death, I hereby give and bequeath the share of the ones dying to his or her heirs at law.
Sixthly--I hereby constitute and appoint my wife Nancy Gresham and my nephews John Gresham, William Gresham and James Farris Gresham executors to this my last will and testament who I hope will carry it fully into effect. In witness wereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29th day of Sept 1837.
Edmund Gresham
WITNESSES:
Will probated Feb 1846--Will Book F, page 329-330