Book __, Page 43

In the Name of God, Amen.

Be it remembered that I, Henry Bruthinton of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being sick of body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, 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 eldest son Jacob all my land where I now live, lying and being in the County and State aforesaid, containing 55 acres more or less, to hold forever with all the appurtenances thereunto;

likewise, I give unto my said son Jacob all my farming utensils with all my stock such as one horse, one cow and calf, nine sheep, eleven hogs, four bee stands and all the household furniture. The latter is to fall to my beloved wife Betsy Bruthinton when he comes of age.

The above mentioned property my beloved wife Betsy (is) to make use of as she wants it for the children’ maintenance. She is to live on the place as long as she chooses and as to the rest of my children (that is to say), my three girls Jinny, Catharine and Polly — when Jacob my son comes of age…is to give unto the girls one cow and a calf a-piece.

And I hereby appoint my beloved wife Betsy sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal the tenth day of June, One thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine.

Henry [X] Bruthinton (his mark)

Signed, sealed published and declared by the above named Henry Bruthinton to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us:

William C. Reynolds
Isaac Laudeback

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