Will of William Bradley dec'd
State of Florida }
Alachua County }
I William Bradley of the County
of Alachua and State of Florida being of sound and
disposing mind, and in the view of approaching death
and of my accountability to Almighty God, do
make and publish this as my last will and testament
Item I direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and doctors bills shall be paid out of the proceeds
of my Estate
Second Unto my friend Elias Griffin I give and be-
queath eighty acres of my land, situated in Alachua
County and State of Florida =to wit= the south half
of the south-east quarter of section twenty-three in
Township nine (9) south of Range fourteen On condition
however that the said Elias Griffin shall take care
of and maintain me with food, clothing and proper
nursing for my comfort and welfare during the re-
mainder of my natural life
Third Unto my friends C.W. Sykes, James A. Brock Will-
-iam A Bryant Elias K. Roberts Streetor Jones and
James Jones who have kindly contributed to my
support and comfort, I give and bequeath the re-
mainder of my said land -to wit- the south east
quarter of the southwest quarter of section (23) twenty
three in township (9) nine south of range (14) fourteen
east, to be divided between them in the following
proportions -to wit one half to C.W. Sykes one fifth
toJames A. Brock one fifth to Streetor Jones and one
fifth to James Jones, and one tenth to William A.
Bryant and one tenth to Elias K. Roberts which
said land may be sold by my Executors and the
proceeds thereof divided as above set forth or at
the option of the above mentioned parties (viz) C.W.
Sykes James A. Brock Wm A. Bryant Elias K. Roberts
Streetor Jones and James Jones, either one or more
of these said parties may purchase the interest of
any or all of the other parties therein mentioned
at the appraisal value of the said land, said apprais-
-memt to be made by three disinterested land holders
of said County and State
Fourth I give and bequeath my horse and all
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