Will Book __, Page 52
May 6, 1839

To all whom these may concern, I, Alexander Ballard, Sen’r., in the Name of God, Amen, being sound in mind and memory, but frail in body do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament.

First. I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter, Sarah Ann Ballard, the daughter of my son Alexander Ballard, Jr., my dwelling house and all my household furniture, to wit: One bed and furniture, one corner cupboard, one chest and one table and two chairs, one pot, one frying pan. To the said Sarah Ann Ballard, for her service to me in my old age, to be the said grandchild’s forever after my death.

In witness whereof I have set my hand this day and year above written.

Alexander x Ballard, Sr. (his mark)

Test: Andrew Coffman
Thimas [X] White (his mark)

May the 6th, One thousand Eight hundred and thirty-nine.

To all whom these presents may concern. I Alexander Ballard, Sr., in the name of God, Amen, being sound in mind and memory, but frail in body do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament.

My will is that my grandson, James Mauley Ballard, son of Alexander Ballard, Jr., first, my saddle and bridle and big coat, the same to be James M. Ballard’s after my death, and also he — the said James Mauley Ballard, is to have one hundred dollars in silver when he is twenty one years of age, which I will to him after my death.

And last of all, my will is that my son, William Ballard or his heirs, one dollar; John Ballard, one dollar; David Ballard one dollar; Joshua Ballard, Alexander Ballard, Jr., George and Jesse Ballard one dollar each, and to my daughter Jane, one dollar.

All my burial expenses (to be) paid out of my estate.

In witness whereof I set my hand this date and year as above written.

Alexander Ballard, Sen’r

Test: Andrew Coffman
Thomas [X] White (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.