Will Book __, Page 152
Proven: Aug. 2, 1847

This I leave as my last Will and Testament being in my right mind, sober senses,

first will and bequeath that my wife Louisa shall have full possession, control and management of the tract of land she now lives on and all the proceeds arising therefrom, to maintain my children as long as she remains in widowhood,

and if Louisa should marry, I will that the Court should appoint some suitable persons to manage the affairs for my children and that the land and all personal property be equally divided between Leanier Jane my eldest daughter, Mary my second, and William Henry, third, James Madison fourth, Larkin my youngest son, with the exception of a two year old colt.

I will and bequeath that Solomon Overton or Seals have a two year old colt provided he stays and works for my family until he is 21.

I further will that if it is accertained [sic] that my wife Louisa should have the appearance of squandering said property, the Court to appoint some suitable person to manage said affairs. This I leave as my last Will and Testament. this given under my hand and seal this twenty eighth of June in the year of our Lord 1847.

Larkin [X] Davis (his mark)

Attest:

Wm. Wilder
Barice [X] Cantewell (his mark)
Madison Davis, Jr.

Proven in open Court by the oaths of Madison Davis & James Davis, Jr. on the 2nd day of August, 1847.

John H. Ellis, Clk.
By J. H. Vance, D. Clk.

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