The following will for Willie JONES was transcribed as part of the Works Progress Administration project in 1942.

  • Slaves mentioned in the will: Nance, Annaca, Temp, Lyda, Willis
  • Other names in the will:  Caleb BROCK, Mary Francis JONES, Elizabeth JONES, Jain T. JONES, Martha Ann JONES, Willie JONES, Michael HOLHOUSER, John M. DAVIS

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Source: Wills & Inventories of Hardeman County, 1823-1838. Nashville, Tenn: Historical Records Survey, 1942. Microfilm records available online at FamilySearch as part of the Tennessee, Probate Court Books, 1795-1927 collection. Please note: there may be errors in the transcription.