The following is the will of McCuin Cobb. The spelling may not be accurate, but done as the original will.

This is the will as written of McCuin Cobb dated January 11, 1853 Note: Name spelled Maccuin in the text, but signature is McCuin The State of Alabama, Barbour County

In the name of God amen. I Maccuin Cobb of the country of Barbour and State of Alabama being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncert- aitly of this frail and transitory life do therefore make and ordain publish and Declare this to be my last will and testament. That is to say first after all my Lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate real and Personal I give bequeath and dispose as follows to wit. To my beloved wife Harriett W Cobb, all my real and personal property for her use and manage- ment during her natural life and at her death all the property to be equally Divided between my children that is to say provided my said wife Harriet W remains a widow or if she marrys then the property real and personal To be divided as above directed equally between my children at such time of Marriage. Likewise I make constitute and appoint my wife Harriett W Cobb excetrix and Jesse Lee executor of this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have henceto subscribed my name and affixed my seal This eleventh of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred And fifty three

McCuin Cobb (seal)