Will Book __, Page 74
July 17, 1859
Proven: Aug. 1862

July the seventh day, 1859. [sic]

In the name of God, Amen.

I, Rebecca Burton, do make and publish this my last will and testament.

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

Secondly. I will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth all my interest in one tract of land containing 25 acres.

Thirdly. I will all my personal property to my daughter Elizabeth.

I hereby set my hand and seal to this my last will. July 17, 1859.

Rebecca [X] Burton (her mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator. This the 17th day of July, 1859.

Witness:

Nehemiah B. Burley
Jasper N. Murrell

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