Will Book __, Page 91
May 16, 1816
Proven: Nov., 1820

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, John Cox of the State of Tennessee and County of Hawkins, being of sound sense and memory, though in a declining state of health, do this sixteenth day of May, eighteen hundred and sixteen, make and publish this my last Will and Testament in writing.

First. I desire after decease to be buried in a plain and decent manner.

Item. I do give the following children one dollar each, (Viz): Patty Matlock, Nancy Sims, Elizabeth Sims, Sally Cocke, Katy Looney, Josiah and Absalom Cox.

Item. I do give the balance of my property both real and personal to my son George Cox on condition that he takes good care of his mother and my wife Frances Cox during her life, except my sorrel horse colt.

Item. I do give my grandson Russel Cox my sorrel horse colt.

Item. I appoint and request my son George Cox to be my Executor of this my last Will and Testament, and do hereby revoke and void every other will or wills by me made.

In witness whereof I, the said John Cox Testator, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, the day and date above written.

John [X] Cox (seal) (his mark)

Test.

John Howell
John Laughmiller

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