Book __, Page 133
Proven: Sept. Term, 1862

I, Eliakenn Cox, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me made at any time.

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

Secondly. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Cox my farm for her own use.

After the death or marriage of my wife Elizabeth, I give and bequeath the said farm to my youngest son Hugh Cox, provided he will come and live upon it, and if he will not come and live upon the farm, then I give said farm to my grandson, Eliacium Hardin.

Third – Twelve. I give and bequeath to my following children one dollar each: Ann Hardin, Mathew Cox, Margaret Johnson, Rachael Foster, Martin Cox, Mariah Foster, Eliacuim Cox, Lucinda Johnson & William Cox. Said money to be paid by my Executor as soon as may be convenient.

Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint Daniel M. Sheffey Executor.

In witness whereof I do to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal this 13 day of December 1860.

E. Cox (seal)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator. This 13 day of December, 1860.

Thos J. [X] Lee (his mark)
Gale [X] Walker (his mark)

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