Posted on: Manistee Co. Mi Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/ManisteeWill/10015 Surname: NELSON, BALTER ------------------------- I, N. West Nelson of the City of Manistee State of Michigan, mindful of the uncertainties of human life, do make and publish and declare this my last will and testament in the manner following: After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give devise and bequeath to my wife Minnie E. Nelson all my property both real and personal. I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Minnie E. Nelson Executrix of this my last Will and Testament without bonds. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of September A.D. 1878. N. West Nelson Witnessed by D.B. Balter and M.D. Balter. Manistee County Record of Wills, Vol. 5, 1881-1894 FHL Film # 0945568