Will Book __, Page 94

Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. (Viz)

After all my legal debts are paid:

First. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Curry the third of my estate both real and personal.

I do also give and bequeath unto my youngest two sons George and Samuel the plantation whereon I now live.

I also give and bequeath unto my three daughters, (Viz) Rebecca, Ann and Margaret Curry three cows and calves and four sheep, a feather bed and bed clothes to each, likewise a horse and saddle, the horse not exceeding eight years old, nor under fourteen hands high.

I do also give and bequeath unto John McPheeters, Arch’d Simpson, John and James Curry and Reuben Skelton the sum of one dollar each.

And lastly, as to all the rest, residue and remainder of my personal estate, goods and chattels of what kind soever, I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Mary Curry whom together with Samuel McPheeters, Executor and 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 twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and twelve.

Samuel Curry (seal)

Signed, sealed published and declared by the above named Samuel Curry to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us who at this request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the same.

Thomas Connilly
John Marshall

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