The Last Will & Testament of John W. Allen, Sr. January 9, 1873   I John W. Allen being of sound mind and despairing memory, Will first my body to the dust and my Spirit to God that gave it.   Second:  I Will that all my just debts be paid. Thence:  I Will that all my property after paying said debts shall belong to my beloved wife, Sarah Allen;  All my live stock, house hold and kitchen furniture and notes, cash and everything that now belongs to said Allen or may be left to Said Allen by Will or otherwise, I beqeuath to my beloved wife Sarah to do with as she may think best so long as she may live:  At her death what ever part of Said property or money may be left after paying al