Book __, Page 127
Proven: Sept. Term, 1853

The last Will and Testament of Lewis Click of Hawkins County, Tenn.

I, Lewis Click, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:

First. I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon aster my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Second. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Rosannah all the household and kitchen furniture or as much as she may need. I further give and bequeath to my wife Rosannah the farm and mansion house where I now reside, to have and to hold with all its appurtenances, for the term of ten years, and at the expiration of the said ten years, I hereby give and bequeath to my wife Rosannah the fifth part of the above named farm, together with all its buildings.

I give and bequeath to my son William the fifth part of the above named farm.

I further give and bequeath to my son Robert the fifth part of the above named farm.

Also, I give and devise to my youngest son George one yoke of black steers and one Rifle gun.

Also at the death or marriage of my wife, Rosannah, I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Rosah the fifth part of the aforementioned farm, or the part I laid off for my wife.

I will and desire that all stock, grain, farming utensils and slaves not excepted shall be sold subject to my debts after my death, or at such time as my Executor may deem proper.

I further give and devise to my son Arthur one sorrel mare that he took from me last fall for his full share, debaring him from getting holt of whatever may come into the hands of my representatives from my Estate.

I further give and devise to my son John $500.00 that I paid to Rogan and Edwards for him, that being his full share of my estate.

Also, I want John to attend to my suits and my Executor will pay him for his services.

I further give and devise to my son James $500.00, the full amount of his share of my Estate, being a part of $1,000.00 I paid for him at the Rogersville Bank.

I want my Executor to collect the remaining part as soon after my death as he can and pay it to my creditors.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary $300.00, is the sale of the land I sold to her husband.

I further give and devise to my daughter Eliza $200.00 which shall be paid to her at the expiration of ten years by William, Robert, Peter and George, each one to pay her $50.00.

I hereby appoint my beloved wife Rosannah the sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 21st day of February, 1853.

Lewis [X] Click (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereunto in the presence of he Testator. This 21st day of Feb., 1853

James W. Davidson
James W. Clarke

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