Banister had a will that was turned in on Nov. 23, 1872 (WB 2, p. 222) that reads:
In the name of the Benevolent father of all I Banister NANCE of Lawrence County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st. I give and edvise to Sarah Miller all my real estate to wit described as follows viz the NW NE of section 34 township three of range sixteen all so the south east of the Northwest of section 35 of range sixteen of township three.
2 item one cow and 8 hogs
3 item one set of Blacksmith tools
4 one horse wagon after she sells amont to pay all my jest debts
5 item I do hereby nominate and appoint Elija NANCE Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise and adjust releas and discharge in such manner as ther may deem proper the debts due me I do all so authorez and in power tham to sell all or eny part of my real estate if nesseary to pay my debts and to mak and execute by deed in fee simple I do desier no appraisment of my Estate to be made I do hereby revoke all former wills in testimony herof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25 day of July in the year 1872
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