Will Book __, Page 165
Proven: Jan. Term, 1858

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Asa Davis of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being in sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be God. Calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do this 13th day of December in the year of our Lord, 1857, make this my last Will and Testament in manner following, Viz:

I hereby lend to my wife Polly all my property both real and personal during the time that she lives single or during her natural life, and at her death or marriage, I do hereby give and bequeath all my property both real and personal to my sons and daughter, share and share alike to them and their heirs forever.

I do hereby appoint Lilborn Davis Executor of this my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I the said Asa Davis have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand & seal the day and year above written.

Asa [X] Davis (seal) (his mark)

Signed and acknowledged in the Presence of:

John Hamblen
C. A. Charles
Hezekiah Davis

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