Will Book __, Page 135
Proven: April, 1861

I, Joel Cobb of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, 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 expense and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Secondly. I give and bequeath to my son Winsted D. Cobb and his heirs all my Estate, real and personal, to wit: The tract of land whereon I now live of 50 acres more or less, joining the lands of Wiley Cobb‘s heirs and P. G. Murrel and others, one yellow mare, one muley red, bridle cow, one cupboard, one bureau, all my beds and bed clothing, one kettle and one clock, all my bacon and lard, together with everything I may die seized and possessed of.

Thirdly. My son Winsted D. Cobb, one year after my death is to pay

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• Pleasant G. Murrel $40.00
• and to my daughter Sally Trent $5.00
• and to my grand daughter Polly Frazier $1.00
• and to the heirs of Wiley Cobb, $1.00
• and to my daughter Polly Murrel, $1.00
• and to my daughter Fanny Murrel, $1.00
• and to the heirs of Jacob How $1.00
• and to my son Edward Cobb, $1.00.

Lastly. I appoint my son Winsted D. Cobb my Executor.

In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal. This 18th day of February, 1861.

Joel [X] Cobb (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of:

Wm. J. Pearson
Banks [X] Lawson (his mark)
Thomas [X] Lawson (his mark)

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