Will of John Ellis

Will Book ___, Page 171 Know all men by these presents that I, John Ellis, Sr. of Hawkins Co., Tennessee, being of sound mind & memory but taking into consideration the uncertainty of human life & being desirous to settle Continue reading →

Will of Jonathan Roberts

Will Book ___, Page 413 Notation on transcription:  “Copy” In the Name of God, Amen I, Jonathan Roberts of Hawkins County on Holston River and State of North Carolina, am very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind Continue reading →

Will of Joshua Phipps

Will Book ___, Page 404 Proven: Aug. Term, 1861 I Joshua Phipps of the County of Hawkins in the State of Tennessee, being in feeble health but of sound and perfect mind and memory do make, publish and declare this Continue reading →

Will of William Phipps

Will Book ___, Page 400 Proven: Dec. Term. 1856 I William Phipps of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound mind but feeling the uncertainty of this mortal life, also the necessity of preparing for death Continue reading →

Will of John Williams

Will Book ___, Page 502 Proven: Jan. Term, 1864 The last Will & Testament of John Williams of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee. I, John Williams, considering the uncertainty of human life and being of sound mind Continue reading →

Will of George Williams

Will Book ___, Page 497 I, George Williams, of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being in perfect health and of sound mind and disposing mind and memory (sic), but considering the uncertainty of life and the certainty Continue reading →