Will Book __, Page 3

In the Name of God, Amen.

I William Armstrong, of Hawkins County and State of Tennessee, considering the uncertainties of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say:

First. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Abinah Armstrong all of my estate to be possessed and enjoyed by her forever, deducting the following legacies (that is):

To each of my sons and daughters, I bequeath the sum on One Dollar, each which said several legacies or sums of money I will and order shall be paid to the said respective Legatees within twelve months after my decease, likewise all my just debts to be paid, and

Lastly. As to the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of what kind of nature soever, I will and bequeath unto my said beloved wife, Abinah Armstrong, and I hereby appoint her Executrix and Thomas Jackson Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This seventeenth day of February, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ten.

Wm. Armstrong (seal)

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above William Armstrong to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.

Henry Marshall
Jesse [X] Brown (his mark)
Cans. Regan

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