John II Latta (b. 1784; d. 20 Nov 1865-Wayne Township (Monroe Co.)

John made his last will and testament on October 7, 1865. Instead of a signature, his will has an "X" and an  indication that it is his mark. The will was admitted to probate January 31, 1866.

Last Will and Testament of John Latta (2) of Branch 17

"In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I John Latta of Monroe County, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament, to will as follows, to wit:

Item first - That all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my personal estate.

Item second - I give and bequeath to my son John C. Latta all my personal estate except what will be sufficient to make the above payments.

Item third - I give and bequeath to my daughters Catharine Morris and Sarah Jane Nalley the sum of twenty dollars each which shall be given them of my personal estate.

Item fourth - My other four children, Samuel Latta, Julia A. Pool, Lucinda Mercer, George M. Latta, and also Harriett S. Latta and Allice Latta, heirs of Abraham Latta, all of whom I here mention as having received all that I allow them to have of my estate.

Item fifth - And also I give and bequeath unto my son John C. Latta all my real estate, to wit: The North West Quarter of the North East Quarter of Section No. nine in Township No. five of Range No. six, situated in Monroe County, Ohio.  I also require my son John C. Latta to maintain my wife Anna Latta or cause her to be maintained in a comfortable manner during her life time and pay the above mentioned sums of twenty dollars to each of my daughters.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five.

John Latta (his mark)

Subscribed in presence of Ike Morris Samuel Latta

I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the last will and testament of John Latta, decd, admitted to Probate January 31, 1866.

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