Will of Mrs. Martha L. (Mattie) Balentine - Dated 14 July 1931

I, MATTIE L. BALENTINE, being of sound mind and disposing memory, realizing the uncertainly of life, do make and publish this, my last will and testament.

First: My executor, hereinafter named, will pay all of my just debts as soon after my death and burial as is practical, including my funeral expenses.

Second: It is my will, desire, and direction that my body be buried at Salem, Crockett County, Tennessee, and that my executor, for the purpose of having my body buried according to my desire, is hereby given legal possession and control of my body.

Third: After my just debts have been paid, I give and bequeath to PINKNEY CRAIG and HENRY ROSAMOND, all of the balance of my property of every kind and character, including my notes, cash on hand, furniture, and all other property that I might possess at the time of my death, to be equally divided between them.

Fourth: I hereby name and appoint PINKNEY CRAIG executor of my last will and testament, and having full faith and confidence in his integrity, he is so appointed without bond, and shall not be required to report to the Court the way and manner in which he administers my estate.

Witness my hand, at Alamo, Tennessee, on this the 14th day of July 1931.
MARTHA L. BALENTINE

Witnesses:
HERBERT A. PERRY
SARAH ROSAMOND

The following information was added by Hugh Dunlap:

Martha "Mattie" Lucinda Reeves was d/o Jennings Rooker Reeves and Elizabeth Titman.

Martha first married Asa Raines in 1877 after death of his first wife Rebecca McMahon.

After Asa's death in 1892, Martha married Sam D. Ballentine in 1896.

Oscar Pinkney Craig was married to Ida Rosamond sister of Henry Rosamond.

Lots of connections between all these families; Three of Asa Raines sons married Dunlaps and another married a Rosamond.