Will Book __, Page 63
March 11, 1853
Proven: July Term, 1853

I, Mordecai Bean do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

First. I desire that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon after my death as possible, out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Secondly. I give and bequeath to my wife Katharine Bean all my household and kitchen furniture, stock of all kinds, my plantation and all its appurtenances, all the grain and forage, together with everything that I possess, during her life with full privilege to sell and use the same to pay any debts that may be owing, or for her support and all other legal purposes.

I have heretofore given to all my children what I allowed them, unless there should be something remain (sic) after my wife’s death, which (is to) be equally divided among my children.

Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Katharine Bean my executrix and that without giving any security.

In witness whereof I do to this my last will set my hand and seal.

This 11th day of March, 1853.

Mordecai Bean (seal)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator. This 11th March, 1853

Robert Wright
Eld(ridge) Hord
John Winn

Note to foregoing: Eld. Hord witnessed this will on 19th of April 1853, in presence of Mordecai Bean and John Winn.

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