Will of Jesse Trent, Sr.
Book ___, Page 467 I, Jesse Trent, Sr. of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body, but of sound, disposing mind, ordain and desire this to be my last Will & Testament. I give and … Continue reading →
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Will of Nottley Thomas
Book ___, Page 466 I Nottley Thomas of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, planter, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time … Continue reading →
Will of Thomas Taylor
Book 2, Page 465 In the Name of God, Amen. I Thomas Taylor of the State of Tennessee, now residing in Hawkins County, being much afflicted in body but yet in perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God for … Continue reading →
Will of James Sanders
James Sanders Book ___, Page 463 I, James Sanders, do make and publish this my last will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. First. I direct that my funeral expenses … Continue reading →
Will of William Shanks
Book ___, Page 463 Proven: Feb’y Term, 1862 In the Name of God Amen. I William Shanks of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory & considering the uncertainty of this frail and … Continue reading →
Will of David Shanks
Book ___, Page 462 Proven: November, 1859 I, David Shanks do make and publish this as my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. First. I direct that my … Continue reading →
Will of William Smith, Senr.
Book ___, Page 460 Proven: October, 1859 In the Name of God, Amen. I William Smith, Senr. of the County of Hawkins and State of Tenn., being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and … Continue reading →
Will of Christian Shanks
Book ___, Page 458 Proven: Jan’y Term, 1859 In the Name of God, Amen. I Christian Shanks of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail, transitory … Continue reading →
Will of Henry Watterson
Book 2, Pages 165-166 Proven: March 5, 1877 [Transcriber’s note: This will was very difficult to read and had several corrections including lines crossed out that obliterated other lines] Divisional lines of H. Watterson farm Carters Valley whereon I now … Continue reading →
Will of William Enser
Book 2, Page 182 Filed and Proven: October 7, 1878 I William T. Enser of the County of Hawkins, State of Tennessee being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament … Continue reading →