Will Book __, Page 68
June 29, 1856
Proven: Sept. Term, 1856

I, John Burchell do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all wills by me at any other time made.

First. I direct my funeral expenses to be paid as soon as possible after my death out of any moneys that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor

Secondly. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sally Hicks one dollar.

Third. I bequeath to my son John Burchell one dollar.

Fourth. I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Barr one dollar.

Fifth. I bequeath to my daughter Nancy Davis one dollar.

Sixth. I bequeath to my daughter Jane Collins one dollar.

Seventh. I bequeath to my daughter Catherine Burchell one dollar.

Eighth. I bequeath to my wife Rebecca Burchell all the remainder of my estate consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, household and kitchen furniture, farming utensils and all the present growing crop…consisting of corn, wheat and other vegetables.

Lastly. I do nominate and appoint George Phillips my Executor.

In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal This 29th day of June, 1856.

John [X] Burchell (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator. This 29th of June, 1856.

Test:

B. A. Creech
John Whitaker

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