Will Book __, Page 266

In the Name of God, Amen.

I Aquilla Jones of the County of Hawkins, State of Tennessee, being in a langishing state of health but sound in mind, expecting ere long for to depart this live, committing my soul to God who gave it and my body for to be buried in Christian decency at the discretion of my Executors.

And as for my portion of worldly things which God in his providence has bestowed on me, I wish to dispose of in the following manner.

After paying my just debts, I bequeath to my well beloved wife Mary my dwelling house and the third of the cleared land, one bed and bedding, stead and furniture during her widowhood.

And my land for to be equally divided between my two sons Martin and Enech according to quantity and quality, also my farming utensils and the balance of my household furniture, also after my daughter Ruth Williams one milk cow.

The balance of my live stock for to be divided, two thirds to Martin, one third to Enech

Signed with my hand and dated This 15th day of December, 1809.

Aquila Jones (seal)

Test.

David Kinkead (Jurat)
Burough Kincade

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