"In the name of God Amen. I, Joel Pace of the County of Jefferson and state of Illinois considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind blessed be almighty God for the I owe; do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say)

First.

I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Pace all my personal estate forever to be disposed of as she may think proper: and also all my real estate during her natural life and at her death I do, (for and is consideration of --- --- --- and cash advanced at varying times to a considerable account) give and bequeath to my son Thomas E. Pace all my real estate on consideration that he the said Thomas shall pay to my two grandsons John Williams and Joel Jackson when they shall become of age each the sum of thirty dollars and I do hereby appoint my two sons Joseph and Joel Pace executors of this my
last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In --- whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of November AD 1830

[Signature of Joel Pace Seal]

Signed sealed and published in presence of
[Signatures of Zadok Casey and Edward Maxey]"
Jefferson Co., IL. Circuit Clerk - Probate Records, Box 1