Will Book __, Page 271
Proven: Nov. Term, 1861

I Thomas Johnson of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound disposing mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.

First. I will that my body be decently buried in a manner to suit my condition in life, and that my funeral expenses be paid out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor. And that all my just debts be paid.

Second. I will that my wife Elizabeth live on the farm whereon we now live and that she have her maintenance off the same during her life time or widowhood.

Thirdly. I will and bequeath to my said wife half the beds and furniture, tools and the balance of my stock be sold at twelve months credit and the proceeds of said sale equally divided between my five daughters, Elizabeth, Anna, Sally, Patsy and Haner and my three grandsons, namely: Thomas, Anderson and Abner, sons of Stephen Johnson, dec ‘d, to have one share equal to one of my daughters.

And lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Aderson Lawson my Executor to this my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal Aug. 23rd, 1854.

Thomas Johnson (seal)

Attest:

Joseph D. Mitchell
John Mitchell
Alford C. Lawson
Edward P. [X] Johnson (his mark)
Harmon E. Lawson

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