Will Book __, Page 81
July 21, 1794

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Edward Cross, being sick in body though perfect in memory, knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner. . .as follows:

In the first place, I recommend my soul to Almighty God who gave it, and my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors, hereafter mentioned, and as for what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath in manner and form as follows:

In the first place, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Rebecker, all my estate both personal and real, to her during her natural life or widowhood, and at her death or marriage, I desire my whole estate to be equally divided amongst all my children, i.e. Rebecker Parmely, Robert Cross, Elizabeth Cross, to have ten pounds less than the rest of my children on account of former presents made to then. That is to say, to be divided betwixt Rebecker Parmely, Robert Cross, Elizabeth Cross, Deaner Cross, Mary Cross, Nancy Cross, William Cross and Gibbins Cross, Patty Cross and James Cross. I appoint my beloved wife my executrix and W. Thomas Gibbins, Sr. and my son Robberd Cross my Executors.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal This 21st day of July, 1794.

Edward Cross (seal)

Signed and sealed in the presence of:

William Molsby
John Bean
W. Elzey

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