Will of James H. Rust - Dated 17 Feb 1882

I JAMES H. RUST of the County of Crockett and State of Tennessee do make and publish this as my last Will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made.

First I direct that my funeral expenses and my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible, out of any moneys I may die possessed of or may first come into the hand of my Executor.

Secondly I direct that my wife LOUISA JAMES have full controll of all my property that she manage the same as she may choose to do during her natural life or widowhood.

Thirdly I direct that at the death of my wife there be an Administrator appointed and that he sell all the personal and perishable property according to the law and that the proceeds be equally divided among my children, and that the said Administrator have the land (upon which I now reside) sold and the money arising there from equally divided among my children.

Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint my son JOHN W. RUST my Executor This Feb 17th 1882.

J. H. RUST

Witnesses:
G. W. (X) SMOTHERS
J. M. BLEDSOE