Book __, Page 132
Proven: Feb. Term, 1861

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

First. I direct that all expenses and all 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 Executor.

Second. I give and bequeath my riding mare to Mary Kinkead.

Thirdly. I give and bequeath a one year old horse colt to Samuel A. Kinkead and all the cash, notes and accounts and all my rent, grain of every description.

Fifthly and lastly. I give and bequeath to Mary Kinkead one cow and calf and all my household and kitchen furniture and my bed and all my bed clothing.

Lastly. I denominate and appoint David Kinkead my Executor.

In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal. This the 19th day of December, 1857.

Susannah [X] Critz (seal) (her mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and (we) have subscribed (our) names hereunto in the presence of the Testator. This 19th day of December, 1857.

James M. Bellomy
W. A. Pearson
Hiram [X] Wills (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.