Will of J. K. Dunlap - Dated 20 Apr 1934

Last will and Testament of J. K. DUNLAP

I, J. K. DUNLAP, a resident of the First Civil District of Crockett County, Tennessee, realizing the uncertainly of life, and desiring to dispose of my property in that way that seems equitable and just to me, do make and publish this my last will and testament.

I: I direct that my executor, hereinafter named, pay all of my just debts as soon after my death as is practicable, including my funeral expenses, and a marker for my grave, out of any money that may come into his hands as such executor.

II: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, DORA H. DUNLAP, seventy five acres of land off the West end of my home place, and including the main dwelling, barns and outhouses. This seventy five acres of land shall begin on my west line, and run far enough east to make seventy five acres clear across the entire farm. This bequest is made for her life only, and she shall not have power to sell or dispose of the farm, and after her death this land shall pass, as provided by the next paragraph of this will, to my children.

III: I give and bequeath to my three children, EARL T. DUNLAP, R. P. DUNLAP and MRS. BESSIE WILLIAMS all of the remainder of my property, of every kind and character, to be divided equally between them, each to share, and share alike, and in event death of either of my said children occurring prior to my death, then the share of my property that such child would have taken under this will, shall pass to and become the property of the children of such child, if they should leave children, but should either of said child of mine, predecease me and leave no children of their own, then that part of my property that would have otherwise passed to such child under this will, shall go to the remaining living children of mine.

IV: In event my said children cannot agree upon an equal division of my real estate, within a reasonable time after my death, then my executor hereinafter named, is hereby vested with the power and authority to sell such real estate, or any part thereof, and divide the proceeds thereof, in accordance with the terms of this will. I also own a good many notes, and in event my children could not agree upon a division of these notes, then my executor shall also reduce these notes to cash, and divide the proceeds as herein provided.

V: Having full faith and confidence in the integrity and ability of my son, EARL T. DUNLAP to carry out the provisions of this will, I do hereby name and appoint him as my executor, and he shall not be required to give bond, as such executor, not to report to the Court this way and manner he has carried out the provision of this will.

Witness my hand, this April 20, 1934.
J. K. DUNLAP

Witnesses:
HASAJEAN
E. C. SMOTHERS

Codicil

I, J. K. DUNLAP, do make and publish this codicil to my last will and testament.

Since the execution of this foregoing will my wife, DORA H. DUNLAP, has passed away, which event has changed my idea with respect to a division of my property between my children. Therefore, I hereby give, bequeath and devise to my son R. P. DUNLAP, the home farm, containing about 147 1/2 acres, the location of which is thoroughly understood by my said children.

In order to equalize the division of my property to my children, I do will and bequeath to my son EARL T. DUNLAP and my daughter MRS. BESSIE WILLIAMS, each the sum of $3500.00, out of my personal property, before any division of my personal property is made to my children as provided by the terms of my original will, and then after payment of these two special bequests out of my personal property, the remainder shall be divided between my three children in accordance with the original provisions of this will.

Witness my hand, this the 29th day of July 1941.
J. K. DUNLAP

Witnesses to Codicil:
E. C. SMOTHERS
C. REX MEHR JR.

Since the execution of the foregoing codicil my son R. P. DUNLAP has bought the tract of land referred to is said codicile, and has paid me for same, which makes it proper that said codicile be revoked in its entirety. It is my will, therefore, that said codicile be and the same is hereby revoked, and all of my children shall share in my estate as provided by sections "THIRD" of my original will, as executed on April 20, 1934. The above codicile bequest to my son EARL T. DUNLAP and my daughter MRS. BESSIE WILLIAMS of the cash amount set out therin is likewise revoked, and they, together with the said son R. P. DUNLAP will take in accordance with said section "THIRD".

Witness my hand, this Nov. __ 1947
J. K. DUNLAP

Witnesses:
E. C. SMOTHERS
C. REX MEHR JR.

The following information was added by Hugh Dunlap:

James Kendrick Dunlap was s.o. James M. Dunlap and Elizabeth B. Carter. James M. was s.o. William D. Dunlap and Mary Hefley Dunlap of Coxville. Elizabeth B. Carter was d.o. John Carter and Sarah Hefley Carter of Gadsden

I have info on two of children;
1-Bessie Alice Dunlap m. Laudell Williams, s.o. W. P. "Pony" Williams and Almeda Louisa Jackson.

2-Earl T. Dunlap m. Mary Williams d.o.W. Z. "Zabdiel" Williams and Elizabeth Griggs.

Laudell Williams and W. Z. Williams were brothers.

I have no information on his third child R.P.

Dora H. Casey, d/o Thomas B. Casey and Elizabeth Benson

Thomas B. Casey was s/o John Casey and Parina Jane Hamilton.

Parlina Jane Hamilton was d/o William Newton Hamilton and Mary Jane McCullough. William Newton was s/o William Hamilton and Mary Unknown of Chester Co. SC.

One of William Newton's sisters was Margaret Hamilton Hefley (w/o Michael Hefley). Their daughter Mary Hefley m. William D. Dunlap. J.K. Dunlap was s/o James M. Dunlap, s/o Wm. D. and Mary Hefley Dunlap.