Reaves, Malachi

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
“p. 32.  14 Jan. 1827.  Malachi Reaves, not being in good state of health but in a proper state of mind.  I desire that my just demands against the estate be paid.  He wants his beloved wife with all his family to live on and enjoy all the rest of the estate while she remains a widow then the property to be divided amongst my children and wife.. 
I appoint Ebed Jones as executor..
Wit:  W. Wells & R.P. Wells.. 
Signed Malachi X Reaves. 
Ebed Jones executor was sworn 22 Oct. 1834..  Proved on oath of John Thrash a subscribing witness Oct. Session 1834…”