Executor’s Notice

Whereas letters testamentary were executed to the undersigned, Executor’s of the last will and testament of James Welch, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of Copiah County at its June Terms, 1838:  This is to give notice to all persons having claims against said estate to present them duly authenticated within the time specified by law, or they will be forever barred; and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment.

                                                                                                William Welch, Executor

                                                                                                Mahala Welch, Executor

June 23, 1838

Published in the June 30, 1838 Southern Star in Copiah County, MS

[Transcriber’s note:  James Welch was about 52 years old at the time of his death.  William Welch was his son.  Mahala Welch was his widow.  She was Mahala Redman before their marriage.]