Will Book __, Page 33
August 6, 1804

In the Name of God, Amen.

I Michael Bacon of Hawkins County and State of Tennessee, farmer, being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, calling to mind the mortality of my body, do make this my last Will and Testament. That is to say: as touching my worldly estate which it hath pleased God to bless me in this live, I give, devise and dispose of in the following manner and form:

First. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine all that is now called hers (Viz), two milk cows and two heifers, her bed and furniture and saddle.

Secondly. I will that my beloved wife Isabella keep full and interrupted possession (of) all my estate until the marriage or death of my daughter Catherine, and then the whole to be valued and equally divided between my wife and three daughters (Viz): Mary, Sarah and Catherine. And Catherine to have my negro man James at his valuation in her part of the Estate, except one hundred dollars that I bequeath for the education of Samuel Lee, son of Thomas Lee and Mary Lee his wife.-I appoint Thomas Lee and Dubart Murphy Executors of this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This sixth day of August, One Thousand, Eight hundred and four.

Michael Bacon (seal)

Signed, sealed and published in presence of

Isaac Barton
Michael Bury
Job [X] Bale (his mark)

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