As transcribed by one of the list below:

Will Book __, Page 141

As transcribed by Betty Mize:
Book 2, Page 13

I, Allen Carter of the County of Hawkins and State of Tenn. Hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me made and first:

I direct that my body be decently buried in a manner suitable to my condition in life, and as to such worldly Estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with, I dispose of as follows:

First. I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of.

Second. I will and bequeath to my wife Tempyrance (Tempey) and my children all my lands and stock, household and kitchen furniture of all kinds. My wife is to have the above bequeath her lifetime or as long as she remains my widow. Whenever my wife ceases to be my widow, the entire Estate is to be equally divided amongst my children.

In witness whereof I Allen Carter have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of July, 1863.

Allen [X] Carter (seal) (his mark)

Attest:

A. D. Johnson
Stephen Darter
David Hickman

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