These wills were found in the Jefferson County, TN will books. These people and their descendents were later inhabitants of Cocke County.
Contributed by Marcia Douglas
In the name of God amen the first day of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and Ninety three I Alexander WARD of Jefferson County and Territory of the United South of the Ohio being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks to God for it and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it. my body I recommend to the dust to be burried in a decent christian manner at the discretion of my executor nothing doubting but I shall receive the same against the general resurrection. And as touching the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give, demise, and dispose of in the following manner and form VIZ. Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my beloved son David my claim of land whereon I now live south of French broad containing three hundred acres reserving to my beloved wife Mary a decent living out of the benefits of said claim of land during her widowhood. Also I do order that my two daughters Phebe and Rachael have their maintenance out of the benefits of said land wilst they live single. Also I give and bequeath unto my son David my Gun & sword my Saddle and bridle.
Likewise I do order that the remainder of my estate to be equally divided amongst my wife and children. And Lastly I constitute and appoint John WARD my Executor of this my Last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of April One thousand seven hundred and Ninety three
Signed sealed published and declared
as my last will & testament in presents of
John MCFARLAND
Alexander WARD
D.d STUART
-0- [seal]
| An inventory of Alexander WARD dic.d personal estate sold by public sale October the 4th AD 1796 | |
| Seth MOORT and Benj. MCFARLAND Dr to sundries | L23.2.10 |
| Isaac W. RODGERS & Robert RODGERS Dr to a Coal [or coat] | 3.12 |
| Thomas SMELSORS & John HAYS Dr to sundries | 2.2 |
| William GEORGE & Henry STYEN Dr to Do | 2.17 |
| Jacob & George MAYBERRY Dr to Do | 11.15 |
| Jacob & George MAYBERRY Dr to Do | 1.1.6 |
| Benj. FORD and William NIELSON Dr to Do | 2.0.6 |
| Dd STUART & Alexr RODGERS Dr to Phebe WARD | 3. |
| Geo. MAYBERRRY & Jacob SMELSER Dr to Sundries | 2.7 |
| James ANLEY & John COFFEY Dr to Do | 2.10 |
| Absolom and John MAYBERRY Dr to Do | 3.13.6 |
| David FULTON & William GEORGE Dr to Do | 1.3 |
| Benj. MCFARLAND & Geo MCFARLAND Dr to Phebe & Rachael WARD | 11. |
| Do Do Dr to two iron wedges | .7.6 |
| Jacob SMELSOR & Geo. MAYBERRY Dr to sundries | 2.1.6 |
| Thomas & Anthony CHRISTIAN Dr to Do | 3.10.6 |
| Four pounds ten
shillings of the above account to and three pounds twelve shillings for a Coat coming to David WARD |
L78.10. |
| A just inventory delivered by us this 6th day of
February AD 1797 D.d. STUART Alex.r RODGERS |
REUBEN ROGERS
Agnes Rogers Ad.m
Inventory of Reuben Roger's property Dec.d VIZ 3 Horse beasts. 7 Head of Cattle 6 Sheep. Hogs. 1 Bed and furniture 1 Woman's Saddle. Household Furniture & Working tools, 1 set shoe maker's tools
Agnes Rogers
| Sales of Reuben Rogers deceas.ed Estate | D. Cents | |
| One Lot of Pots | Agnes Rogers | 6 |
| To one Lot of Pewter | Agnes Rogers | 15 |
| To one rifle gun | Spencer Black | 9 |
| To one Bed and furniture | Agnes Rogers | 24 |
| To one Lot of Tools | Agnes Rogers | 5 |
| To two Wheels | Agnes Rogers | 3 |
| To one Ax | Agnes Rogers | 2 |
| To one Lot of hoes | Agnes Rogers | 1.60 |
| To two hides | Agnes Rogers | 1 |
| To one half hide of Leather | Agnes Rogers | 1.50 |
| To several Head of Cattle | Agnes Rogers | 35. |
| To twenty Head of hogs | Agnes Rogers | 20 |
| To one more | Agnes Rogers | 12 |
| To year old colt | Agnes Rogers | 18 |
| To one Mare | Agnes Rogers | 38 |
| To four Head of Sheep | Agnes Rogers | 6 |
| To two Head of Sheep | Jesse Wallace | 3 |
| To Bacon | Agnes Rogers | 8 |
| To plough Irons | Agnes Rogers | |
| 213.82 |
The above is a just Inventory of the Estate of Reuben Roger Dec.d
Given under our hands
Agnes Rogers Ad.m
R. McFarland Shff
James Turner Adm.r
Inventory of the perishable property belonging to the Estate of Robert Turner dec.d May 13th 1796.
1 Black horse, 2 Feather beds & Furniture, 1 Feather Bed Do, 2 Axes, 8 old hoes, 1 Broad ax, 1 Drawing knife, 2 chisels, 1 handsaw, 2 augers, 1 foot adze, 1 Gouge, 1 Brass Kettle, 1 Pot, 1 dutch Oven, 1 Skillet, 3 Iron pot racks, 2 pair of pot hooks, 1 Old bell, 3 pair of Shears, 1 Shot Gun, 2 pewter dishes, 4 Basons, 11 Plates, 11 Spoons, 1 Tankard, 1 Candle Mould, 1 Candle stick, 1 pair of Snuffers, 1 Tinder box, 1 Canister, 1 Tin Cup, 1 stone butter pot, 1 pair of money scales, 1 pair of horse Fleams, 7 Glass Bottles, 1 hone strap and Razor, 2 hackles, 2 Stone Jugs, 12 Books, 2 Mock boards, 1/2 Dozen knives & forks, 2 Box irons & heaters, 1 Taylor's Goose, 1 Cloaths brush, 2 Vials, 1 Nutmeg grater, 7 Cups, 1 Looking glass, 1 Tumbler & salt seller, 1 pepper box, 2 Tea cups and Saucers, 1 chest, 1 Box, 1 Table, 1 Coffee pot, 1 spice mortar, 1 Water pail, 2 Saddles, Parcel of old iron, Parcel of old pewter, 3 pair of old wool chards, 2 pair of Cotton chards, 1 pair of iron Wedges, 1 Barrel, 1 Tea pot, 1 Bowl.
| A list of the Estate
Sold of Robert Turner Deceased. |
D C | |
| 1 Feather bed & bed stead | Samuel Drinkwater | 54.1 |
| 1 Feather Bed | Jemima Turner | 10.1 |
| 1 Bag of Feathers | Jemima Turner | 11. |
| 1 Rug & Bedcover | Jemima Turner | 8?.51 |
| Parcel of Pewter & knives | James Turner | 15. |
| Parcel of Pewter | William Turner | 6. |
| 1 Large Bible | Samuel Read | 4.60 |
| 1/2 Dozen spoons | Jemima Turner | 0.51 |
| 1 Book | James Turner | 2. |
| 1 Prayer Book | Josiah Jackson | 1. |
| Parcel of old Books | James Turner | 2.50 |
| Hone Strap & razor | James Turner | 3. |
| 1 Taylor's notch board | Sam.l Drinkwater | 0.18 |
| 1 Do | William Davis | 0.25 |
| Horse Fleams & Inkstans | Daniel Inman | 0.55 |
| 1 Pair money scales | Robert McFarland | 1.56 |
| 1 Coffee pot | James Turner | 2. |
| 223 | ||
| Foot Adze & Chissle | Alaler Hibs | 1.3 |
| Handsaw | William Brag | 1.1 |
| 1 Stone Jug | Carter Tadly | 2.60 |
| 1 Stone Jug | James Turner | 1.60 |
| 2 Old Cannisters, 1 Tin | Sam.l Drinkwater | 0.25 |
| Parcel of old pewter | James Turner | 0.70 |
| 1 Butter pot | James Turner | 1.50 |
| 1 Funnel | Low Todd | 0.225 |
| 1 Spice Mortar | James Turner | 1.50 |
| Candle Moulds | James Turner | 1. |
| 2 Hackles | Samuel Drinkwater | 2.3 |
| pair sheep shears | James Coffman | 0.57 |
| 1 Clothes Brush | William Turner | 0.16 1/2 |
| pair Taylor's shears | James Turner | 0.2 |
| pair of Shears | Thomas Griffey | 0.75 |
| Candlestick & Snuffers | James Turner | 0.50 |
| Pepper box & Grater | Samuel Read | 0.28 |
| Taylor's goose | James Turner | 2.75 |
| Box iron & heater | Francis Turner | 1.3 |
| 1 Do | James Turner | 1.54 |
| 3 pair of old Chards | James Turner | 1.12 |
| 2 Augers, 1 Drawing knife | James Turner | 2.75 |
| Pair Iron wedges | James Turner | 2.50 |
| 1 Dutch Oven | Thomas Smith | 3.30 |
| 1 Pot | Francis Hunter | 5.00 |
| 1 Skillet | John Campbell | 3.00 |
| 1 Stock Lock | John Armstrong | 0.71 |
| 1 Brass Kettle | William Davis | 1.15 |
| pair of fire tongs | Thomas Griffey | 0.90 |
| 1 Ax and hoe | William Turner | 2.7 |
| 1 Broad Ax | Thomas Griffey | 1.27 |
| 1 Pot rack | John Armstrong | 0.75 |
| 4 Hoes | James Turner | 3.54 |
| 2 hoes | Samuel Drinkwater | 1.71 |
| 1 Hoe | Samuel Drinkwater | 0.34 |
| 1 Bell and Ax | James Turner | 1.50 |
| 1 Woman's Saddle | Thomas Griffey | 0.35 |
| 1 Man's Saddle | James Turner | 7.00 |
| Parcel Shoemaker's tools | W.m Turner | 1.32 |
| 1 Pigeon | Low Todd | 0.18 1/2 |
| Box of old Iron | James Turner | 7.2 |
| 1 Quart Bottle | Low Todd | 0.40 |
| 1 Shot Gun | William Turner | 6. |
| 1 Quart Bottle | James Turner | .82 |
| 1 Quart Do | James Coffman | 0.38 |
| 1 Quart Do | William Allen | 0.53 |
| 1 Snuff Bottle | John Todd | 0.51 |
| 1 Snuff Do | Jimmy Turner | 0.25 |
| 1 Looking Glass | James Turner | 4. |
| 1 Bowl, 1 glass tumbler | Jemima Turner | 0.20 |
| 2 Pint Mugs | Samuel Read | 0.51 |
| 3 Mugs | John Todd | 0.12 |
| 2 Cups and Saucers | James Turner | 0.15 |
| 1 Tea pot | John Todd | 0.29 |
| 2 Mugs | James Turner | 0.1/2 |
| 1 Table | James Turner | 1.25 |
| 1 Chest | James Turner | 2.52 |
| 1 Horse | James Turner | 20.50 |
| 1 Wheel, 2 pair chards | Jemima Turner | 1. |
| 1 Box | James Turner | 0.25 |
| To Sundries | James Turner | 3.27 |
| To Sundries | James Turner | 1.8 |
| 227.23 1/2 | ||
| 225 |
State of Tennessee & Jefferson County
Pursuant to an order of the Court of Jefferson County, I have this third day of January 1798 settled with James Turner Administrator of the Estate of Robert Turner deceased
| Drs | Cts | |
| Amount of Sales on said Estate | 227 | .23 1/2 |
| Credit to Administrator for monies laid out and expended and work and labor done as per account filed | 76 | . 79 |
| Balance of Estate subject to distribution. | 150 | .44 1/2 |
| James Turner Adm.r Dr by purchase at sale of said estate | 68 | .31 |
| Credit to balance of Account. | 8 | .48 |
| Delle?? to distribution share. | 137 | .66 |
| Balance in labor of Adm.r. | 22 | .14 1/2 |
| J. Hamilton |
| Robert Turner to James Turner Dr | ||
| August 11th, 1795 | D | C |
| To 30 asyssm??? for myself and horse | 40 | . |
| To cash paid the ma?yor? for going back | 12 | .24 |
| To 20 weight of bo?k? | 1 | .00 |
| To Cash paid for 300 wt. of fodder | 1 | .50 |
| 226 | ||
| To Cash paid for 1 Bedstead | 2 | .25 |
| To cash paid for 1 Table | 2 | .50 |
| To cash paid for 1 Cotton wheel | 2 | .20 |
| To cash paid for one Arm chair | 1 | . |
| To cash paid for plank & making coffin | 5 | .00 |
| To Cash paid for orders to sell the Estate | 2 | .50 |
| To Cash paid the Sheriff for selling. | 6 | . |
| Ex. Excepted James Turner |
76 | .79 |
State of Tennessee
Jefferson County
This day came James Turner before me Thomas Snoddy, one of the Justices of the Peace for said County, and [sworn] oath that the above account as Stated against Robert Turner deceased is Just and that he hath given said Robert all just credits to the best of his knowledge.
Sworn this day of Nov.r 1797 before me
Tho.s Snoddy J.P.
In the name of God Amen I John Gilliland of the County of Jefferson territory of the United States South the river Ohio being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory and knowing it is appointed for all en once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is principally and first of all I resign my soul into the hand of Almighty God who gave it me, and my body I recommend to the earth to be burried at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the great day of Judgment when the secrets of all hearts shall be revealed I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, And my worldly estate I give and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
Imp. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Gilliland all and every part of my household furniture, also one equal third part of my stock, also one third part of the rents after all my debts are paid to be at her disposal during her natural life for the supporting and tuition of those that are of nonage, but at the day of her death to dispose to the Legatees as she shall see cause.
Imp. I give and bequeath unto my son Robert sixty pounds out of the revenue at the end of three years after the end of the lease to be in property at the Judgment of two men.
Imp. I give and bequeath unto my son John the island at the upper end of the premises and as much of the backland adjoining as will make it an equal allotment with the rest of the Legatees to enter into possession of the premises at the end of the lease provided he pays in proportion to the Legatees if any due.
Imp. I give and bequeath unto my son James all my wearing apparel over and above his equal proportion with the rest of the Legatees.
Imp. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Priscilla, my son James, my daughter Mary, my son Alb, my son Harvey, my son Isaac, my son Eli, my son Josiah all and every part and tract of my land except my son John's part or portion of land to be equally divided amongst the above mentioned Legatees my son Robert Gilliland excepted to be laid out in equal lotts in quality and quantity by two or three disinterested persons to be nominated by Joseph Hamilton & John McNabb or John Gilliland Jun.r or any two of them the Legatees to draw lotts out in their equal portions, and that Executor hereafter mentioned to make deeds to the Legatee.
Imp. And it is my will and desire that my Grandson John Welch shall have one hundred Dollars impended in education provided he lives with the family until of age or at such place as the Executors shall choose. Also this my will that the different deed or deeds be made to the Legatees above mentioned on or before the end of the lease.
I hereby make and ordain my worthy friends Joseph Hamilton and John Gilliland Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said John Gilliland have to this my last will and testament set my hand & seal this 24th day of March 1795 Signed sealed published and declared by the said John Gilliland the testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us who were present at the signing and sealing thereof.
Jo.s Robinson
John Mc Nabb
John Gilliland
John Nutherton
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JOHN GILLILAND DIVISION OF LANDS
Joseph Hamilton & Jn. McKnabb Ex.rs.
We Joseph Hamilton and John McKnabb two of the Persons appointed by the Last will and Testament of John Gilliland Senr. deceased to nominate and appoint two disinterested Persons for the purpose of dividing the Lands belonging to the Estate of the said John Gilliland do appoint John Shields and Sam.l Jack for that purpose to divide and lay off said Lands in equal allotments in quality and quantity and agreeable to the Last Will and Testament of the said John Gilliland Sen.r deceased.
Given under our hands this 27th day of March 1799
Jn. Hamilton
Jn. McKnabb
We John Shields and Samuel Jack who were appointed by Joseph Hamilton & John McKnabb Esquires to lay off and divide the lands belonging to the heirs of John Gilliland Senr dec. on equal allotments to the said heirs agreeable to the last Will and Testament of the said John Gilliland deceased. Do certify that the lot drew for and on behalf of Priscilla Welchaleas Priscilla Gilliland (one of the legal heirs and da???? of the said John Gilliland Senr. deceased was tot?rtuo??
Given under our hands this fourth day of June 1799
John Shields
Sam.l Jack
In the name of God amen I John WARD of the County of Jefferson and territory of the United south of Ohio being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory blessed be God for it and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend myself unto the hands of almighty God who gave it; and my body I recommend to the dust to be burried in a decent christian manner at the discretion of my executor nothing doubting but I shall receive the same at the general resurrection. And as touching the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this lie, I give demise and dispose of in the following manner & form. First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife one bay Horse and saddle, all my pewter, one bed and furniture, also her living during her widowhood of the benefits of my claim of land on Bigg Pigeon. Secondly I give and bequeath my lands to my sons Cyrus and John to be equally divided betwixt them. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary all the remainder of my estate. And lastly I do constitute and appoint John MCFARLAND, Alexander RODGERS & David STUART Executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony of the same I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day and year above written.
Signed Sealed published & proclaimed
as my last will and testament in presents of
John MCFARLAND, Junr
John WARDE -0-
Matthew BELL
An inventory of John WARDE decd personal estate sold by publick sale February the 20th 1796.
| Alexander RODGERS Dr to a Saddle | L 1.1.0 |
| Do Do to a colt | 9.6. |
| Abraham MAYBERRY to 4 Hoggs | 4.14.6 |
| Do Do to 1 Heifer | 1.12. |
| Frederick MAYBERRY to two Hoggs | 1.16.6 |
| John BROWN Dr to two Hoggs | 2.5. |
| David FULTON Dr to two Hoggs | 1.14. |
| George MAYBERRY Dr to two Hoggs | 3.1. |
| John WEBB Dr to a Mare & Colt | 15.18 |
| Do Do Dr to a Bed & Household furniture | 5.2.6 |
| Thomas RODGERS Dr to 2 Heifers | 5.2.6 |
| Esua STEPHENS Dr to a Do | .17.6 |
| Bazdill DAVIS Dr to a Heifer | 2.3. |
| Mr CALAHAM Dr to two Cows & Calves | 5.8. |
| Absolom GRIFFIN Dr to a Cow & Do | 2.8. |
| Uriah RECTOR Dr to a Horse | 17.10. |
| Thomas SMELSOR Dr to a homespun Coat & Jackett | 1.16. |
| Do Do Dr to an Axe | .6. |
| L
86.17. |
A just inventory delivered by us this 6th day of February A D 1797
D.d STUART
Alex.r RODGERS
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