I Carlton W. Combs, of Auburn, Nemaha county Nebraska, a farmer by occupation, being of sound mind and memory, and with a knowledge of the uncertainty of this life, and being thankful to Almighty God for the long life alloted to me, do make a publish and declare this to be my last will and testament.

First.

I direct my executors of this will to pay all my just debts out of whatever personal estate I may have left as soon as possible, and to proceed with such speed as justice and good business principles will permit of to collect what ever sums may be due me from others and to turn my personal property into money.

Second.

I direct my executors to sell in any manner which in their judgment and discretion seem the best, the East Half of the North East Quarter of Section Seventeen(17) Township Five(5) North Range Fourteen (14) east in Nemaha county Nebraska; and to execute and diliver to the purchaser of the said land a good and sufficient deed of conveyance. The object of the sale of said land is to turn the same into money so that the same may be distributed among my several heirs according to the terms of this will, but they are to exercise their best judgment as to whether the land shall be sold all for cash, that the time given shall be short, and the payment of the unpaid purchase money secured by mortgage on the land above mentioned.

Third.

I direct that the power of sale confered on my executors in the second clause of this will be not exerised by them until one year after my death and that they shall have such further time in which to make sale of the said land as they in their best judgment think will promote the interest of the estate, and the several heirs for whose benefit the money will be used.

Fourth.

I give and bequeath unto Carlton Victor Combs, aged about nine years, Pearl Combs aged about seven years, and Earl Combs aged about five years, who are my grand children, and the children of my deceased son, Osko Willie Combs, each the sum of One Hundred Dollars and if either of the last named children die before they receive the sum mentioned in this provision, then the survivors, or survivor shall take the share of the one deceased.

Fifth.

I give and bequeath unto Blanche Combs, aged about nine years, my grand child, the daughter of of my deceased son Ilo Worth Combs, the sum of Three Hundred Dollars; I direct that my executors shall use their own best judgement in the investment and payment of the several sums mentioned in this section, and the one just preceeding. That if they find that any or either of the children mentioned need the money for their educationer the payment of expenses of sickness or any or either of the children are in distress they are instructed to pay out and expend the money for the use and benefit of such child or children; but if such money is not needed in any of the ways mentioned above, then I direct that the several sums shall be invested for the benefit of the said grand children and at their majority, such sum and the interest thereon shall be paid to such children by my exectors.

Sixth.

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Orta Hope ECKERT of Grand ridge La Salle County Illinois, a debt of about $250.00 which is due me from her hesband, she haveing been heretofore paid a sum of money that is about equal to her fair share of what I now own.

Seventh.

I give bequeath and devise unto my daughter Mary Jane MUNSON of Hebron Thayer County Nebraska, unto my son Leroy B. Combs of Graff Johnson County Nebraska, and unto my grand son Mora Victor COLE, all the rest and residue of my estate of whatsoever kind and where ever the same be found or exist in equal shares. If however Mora Victor COLE shall die before the distribution of this my estate leaving no children, then his share of my said estate shall be equally divided between Mary Jane MUNSON, and Leroy B. Combs.

Eight.

I hereby appoint as executors of this my last will and testament, my son Leroy B. Combs, of Johnson county, and my daughter Mary Jane MUNSON of Thayer County Nebraska, and having much faith in the honesty and ability of my said executors to carry out the provisions of this will I direct that they be not required to give bond as such, and I hereby revoke all former wills made by me.

In witness whereof I have signed my name this 14th day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Ninety One. s/Carlton W. COMBS (his signature)

WILL OF CARLTON W. COMBS

I Carlton W. COMBS of Auburn Nemaha county Nebraska, a farmer by occupation, being of sound mind and memory, and with a knowledge of the uncertainty of this life and being thankful to Almighty God for the long life allotted to me, do make a publish and declare this to be my last will and testament.
First

I direct my executors of this will to pay all my just debts out of whatever personal estate I may have left as soon as possible, and to proceed with such speed as justice and good business principles will permit of to collect what ever sums may be due me from others and to turn my personal property into money.
Second

I direct my executors to sell in any manner which in their judgement and discretion seems the best, the East Half of the North East Quarter of Section Seventeen (17) Township Five (5) North Range Fourteen (14) east in Nemaha county Nebraska; and to execute and deliver to the purchaser of the said land a good and sufficient deed of conveyance. The object of the sale of the said land is to turn the same into money so that the same may be distributed among my several heirs according to the terms of this will, but they are to exercise their best judgment as to whether tht land shall be sold all for the cash or part for cash, but I advise if not all sold for cash that the time given shall be short, and the payment of the unpaid purchase money secured by mortgage on the land above mentioned.
Third

I direct that the power of sale confered on my executors in the second clause of this will be not exercised by them until one year after my death and that they shall have such further time in which to make sale of the said land as they in their best judgment think will promote the interest of the estate, and the several heirs for whose benefit the money will be used.
Fourth

I give and bequeath unto Carlton Victor COMBS [should have read Carlton Wilber COMBS], aged about nine years, Pearl COMBS aged about seven years, and Earl COMBS aged about five years, who are my grandchildren, and the children of my deceased son, Osko Willie COMBS, each the sum of One Hundred Dollars and if either of the last named children die before they receive the sum mentioned in this provistion, then the survivors, or survivor, shall take the share of the one deceased.
Fifth

I give and bequeath unto Blanche COMBS, aged about nine years, my grandchild, the daughter of my deceased son Ilo Worth COMBS, the sum of Three Hundred Dollars; I direct that my executors shall use their own best judgment in the investment and payment of the several sums mentioned in this section, and the one just preceeding. That if they find that any or either of the children mentioned need the money for their education or the payment of expenses of sickness or any or either of the children are in distress they are instructed to pay out and expend the money for the use and benefit of such child or children; but if such money is not needed in any of the ways mentioned above, then I direct that the several sums shall be invested for the benefit of the said grand children and at their majority, such sum and the interest thereon shall be paid to such children by my exectors.
Sixth

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Orta Hope ECKHERT of Grand Ridge LaSalle County Illinois, a debt of about $250.00 which is due me from her husband, she haveing been heretofore paid a sum of money that is about equal to her fair share of what I now own.
Seventh

I give bequeath and devise unto my daughter Mary Jane MUNSON of Hebron Thayer County Nebraska, unto my son Leroy B. COMBS of Graff Johnson County Nebraska, and unto my grandson Mora Victor COLE, all the rest and residue of my estate of whatsoever kind and where ever the same be found or exist in equal shares. If however Mora Victor COLE shall die before the distribution of this my estate leaving no children, then his share of my said estate shall be equally divided between Mary Jane MUNSON and Leroy B. COMBS.
Eight

I hereby appoint as exectors of this my last will and testament, my son Leroy B. COMBS of Johnson County and my daughter Mary Jane MUNSON of Thayer County Nebraska, and having much faith in the honesty and ability of my said exectors to carry out the provisions of this will I direct that they be not required to give bond as such, and I hereby revoke all former wills made by me. In witness thereof I have signed my name this 14th day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Ninety One. signature Carlton W. COMBS This is to certify that the foregoing instrument consisting of three pages and sixty nine lines was at the date thereof signed published and declared by the said Carlton W. COMBS, the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of Henry L. HOBSON, And Andred J. MILLER, and who in his presence, and at this request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses to the said instrument, this 14th day of April 1891 (Attested to by the Judge of the County Court of Nemaha Co. Nebraska proved on 25 July 1891.)