Will Book __, Page 114
Proven: December Term, 1844

I, Henry Church, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

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

Secondly. I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife Allice Church all the residue of my property consisting of all my household and kitchen furniture with all the stock to wit: Horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, geese and poltry of all kinds. Also all my farming tools & mechanicle tools, also one still cup and worm and a quantity of tubs and all the grain that is upon the farm during her life or widowhood.

Thirdly. That I do will and bequeath unto my two daughters Matilda and Sarah out of the above named property one good bed and furniture, one cow and calf and equally otherwise as much as the other daughters that is married off.

Fourthly. I do will and bequeath unto my four three sons, George, Enoch and Henry when they become 21, for them to have a horse, bridle and saddle.

Fifthly. I desire after the death of my wife Allice Church that the remainder of the above named Estate to be sold and equally divided between all my daughters.

Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint William Church & Beverly C. Ford my Executors.

In witness whereof I do to this my last will set my hand and seal this, the fifth day of November, 1844.

Henry [X] Church (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed & published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator Nov. The 5th, 1844.

B. C. Ford
David [X] Hickman
Henry Reed

This Hawkins County Will was transcribed by one of the following volunteers:  Audrae Mathis; Gary Fletcher; Betty Mize; Diana Arney; Karen Negron, Kathey Welder.