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 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 Samuel Farris

Book 2, Page 164 Filed and Proven: January Term 1877 I Samuel Farris of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish Continue reading →