Will Book __, Page 261
Proven: Feb. Term, 1855

In the Name of Almighty God, Amen.

I Frances Haynes, widow of Christopher Haynes, dec’d do make and publish this my last Will & Testament, revoking all others by me heretofore made.

First. I want out of what personal property, money or other effects that I may have at my decease, to be buried in a Christian like manner and the expenses of my funeral paid, and after this is done, out of the residue of what I may be possessed of or that may come into the hands of my Exec. in my right in any way whatever, and in particular my pension from the United States due me.

If the same shall not be obtained by my Attorney in my lifetime, it is my desire that he be paid according to our understanding for his trouble and the residue after paying off my just debts and liabilities in every way whatever, I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Fereba Spears wife of Jesse Spears, for the love and affection I bear to her and her said husband, and for the further consideration of the trouble and expense they have had in their kindness and attention to me in my last days.

I do further appoint and constitute my beloved son-in-law Jesse Spears my sole Executor to carry out the provisions of this my last Will,

Frances [X] Haynes (seal) (her mark)

Signed, sealed & published in our presence, and we have signed our names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator, This 19th day of January, 1855.

Samuel Spears
Henry Smith

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