| [Return to introduction] Will Book 1, pages 116-123 Walker County, Alabama Last Will and Testament ofFRANKLIN N. GAMBLEBeing “advanced in years and in feeble health,” he named beloved wife Mary A. Gamble and son-in-law John B. Carrington as executors. He requested that “no account be made against his minor children for board, clothing, education or incidental expenses until they are 21 years of age, provided thy remain at home with their mother. But should they receive money or other property to secure a profession or trade, such amount shall be a legal charge against their portions.” Wife Mary A. and minor children, Frank A., Foster K. and Thomas O. Gamble, to be supported from the assets of estate. His wife is authorized to use five percent of the estate’s entire income for church and Christian charity, with preference to foreign missions. The estate is to be divided “at the proper time” into five shares among his children, Leila J. Carrington, Frank A., Foster K. and Thomas O. Gamble, and wife Mary. “As I have heretofore advanced to my daughter, Leila G. Carrington, one lot in the City of Jasper, valued at $600.00, as evidenced by deed to her and her husband, J. B. Carrington, the said amount of $600.00 is to be charged to her on the final settlement of my estate. (Signed) Franklin A. Gamble. Witnesses: W. C. Rosamond, H. M. Stovall, Jno. A. Gravlee. 23 July 1895. Filed 28 October 1895. |
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