Will Book __, Page 39
September 13, 1823

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, William Berry of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and perfect memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind, blessed be God for the same do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say:

First my debts to be paid. Then one dollar unto my daughter Elizabeth Walker; one dollar to my daughter Rachael; one dollar to Sarah (Mulhel?); one dollar to my son John; one dollar to my son Thomas; one dollar to my son William; one dollar to my daughter Mary; one dollar to my son Francis; one dollar to my daughter Hannah.

My will is that my wife Suanne shall have all the household and kitchen furniture for to do with as she thinks proper at her death, and my will is that Benoni Morlan shall have my land for taking care of me and my wife as long as we live, and my will is that my wife shall have the use of the farming tools and all the stock after my death as long as she lives.

I do make and ordain Benoni Morlan to be my whole and sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament.

I do hereby disannual all wills former and testaments, wills, bequests ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.

In witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal This 13th day of September, 1823.

William Berry (seal)
Benjamin Morlan
Even C. Morlan

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