In the name of God, Amen

I Joseph Frost (Senior) of the County of Jefferson and State of Illinois of the age of seventy three years, and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner of following.

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I give and bequeath to my son Samuel T. Frost all of my real estate to suit. The east half of the north east quarter of section seventy three township two south range two east, also 8 acres in the south east corner of section thirty four, town one south range two east in Jefferson County, Illinois.

Also, 19 acres in the south west corner of section south 35, in township so 1 south range two east and ? m in Jefferson County, Illinois. With this provision that my son Samuel Frost is to take proper care and support his mother (my wife) Mary Frost - during her natural life, and the he shall in all respects demean himself toward her as an obedient son shall toward a mother. And provide further that upon the death of my wife Mary Frost. If my son Samuel Frost refuses to pay or fails to pay the sum of two thousand dollars for my said discribed Seal estate, said real estate is to be divided equally among my children and heirs and if my son Samuel Frost does pay the said amount of $2000.00 then he is not to secure a dividend of said amount, and further that he is to improve and keep repairs said premises.

In witness I have herewith to set my hand and seal this 18th day of November 1874.

Joseph Frost

The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the dare thereof signed sealed and published and declared by the said Joseph Frost as, and for his last will and testament in presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto

Abraham C. Johnson, Residing at Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois

W. Y. Griswell, Residing at Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois