Will Book __, Page 107

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Jacob Charlton of Hawkins County, State of Tennessee, being weak in body but of sound mind & memory & convinced of the uncertainty of life & the certainty of death, do make, ordain & publish this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say.

It is my desire and wish after my death that Polly Gilliam, wife of John Gilliam shall have & receive whatever sum of money shall at that time be due and owing to me as pension of the United States for my services during the Revolutionary War, in consideration for her services and attention to me at various times during my sickness,

and in order to carry into effect the bequest in this will, I appoint John Gilliam Executor of this will, and he is not required to give security.

Jacob [X] Charlton (seal) (his mark)

Witness:

W.O. Winston
Anthony Smith

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