Papers Of Abraham Lincoln

Whereas by the act entitled an act relative to will and testaments executors administrators and the Settlments of Estates, no power is given a parent to appoint by Will and testament a guardian for his Child or Children and Whereas also the common Law recognizes no such power

Sec 1^st Be it enacted therefore by the people of the State of Illinois represented in the general assembly. that each and every parent being of Sound mind and memory shall have full power by will and testament to appoint a guardian or guardians over his or her children whoes duties as such Testamentory guardian or guardians shall be governed by the same rules of Law, that govern and define the duties of guardians in the act concerning minors orphans and guardians approved February the 5^th 1827.
This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage any Law to the contrary not withstanding

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12/11/1834
David Prickett

Passed H. R. Dec^r 11. 1834.
D. Prickett Clk.[clerk] H. R

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A Bill for an act, Suplimental to an act entitled an act relative to wills and testament

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[12]/[30]/[1834]
see amended title

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Prickett, David (Pricket)

to be Enrolled as amended.
Clk.H. R.

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Engrossed

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Mr Ewing
Com on Judiciary
Sec. Senate