Proof of Death of A. D. Denison Late of Lukin In the County of Lawrence Filed the 17th day of July 1871 J. B. Watts Clerk --------------------- Journal "G" Page 96 ***************** Affidavit of Decease State of Illinois, Lawrence County William T Buchanan being duly sworn, deposeth and saith: That Alexander D Denison late of the Town of Lukin in the County of Lawrence and State aforesaid, departed this life at his home in said County, on or about the eighth day of July A. D. 1871, and that he died leaving his last will and testament to the best of his knowledge and belief. Wm T Buchanan Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 17th day of July A. D. 1871 J. B. Watts Clerk by Watts Deputy ************************** WILL: In the name of God, Amen I Alexander D Denison of the Town of Lukin in the county of Lawrence and state of Illinois, of the age of 64 years & being of sound mind & memory do make publish & declare this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say: I give & bequeath to my sons William D. Denison & Henry H. Denison (each an equal share) all my Personal Property to be by them used in common until such time as they may deem proper to make a division of the same except one certain bay mare called "Lib" which I have given to my son Henry Howard Denison as his separate property. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 26th day of June 1871 Alexander D. Denison The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date hereof signed sealed & declared by the said Alexander D Denison as & for his last will & testament in presence of us who at his request & in his presence & and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Milton Laughlin James G. Crane Transcriptions from my 2nd great grandfather, Alexander D. Denison, 3 August 1807 - 8 July 1871. Included are the Proof of Death, Affidavit of Decease and Alexander's will. Alan J. Denison Camanoalan@yahoo.com Camano Island, Washington