Will Book __, Page 264

I John B. Headrick 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 all my funeral expenses 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.

Second. I will and bequeath to my son John Headrick 50 acres of my land as willed him by my father, John Headrick, according to the will of the said John Headrick.

Thirdly. I will that the remainder of my land (69 acres more or less) be sold by my Executor to the best advantage at public or private sale, together with any personal property and the proceeds thereof to be equally divided between my four younger children, to wit: Elizabeth Headrick, Zedic B. Headrick, Daniel W. Headrick and Ishinder Headrick

Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Daniel M. Sheffey Executor.

In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal This 4th day of October, 1862.

John B. Headrick

Signed sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator This 4th day of October, 1862.

J. J. Carroll
H. C. Seavers

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