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In the Name of God, Amen.

I William Dodson of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament. That is to say,

First – after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my estate real and personal, I give and bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit:

To my beloved wife, Rebecca M. Dodson, the land and appurtenances known as the ___ farm lying in said County of Hawkins on the south of Holston River on Dodson Creek adjoining lands of Minis Edward ___ and John Couch, said to contain one hundred and fifty acres more or less to hand and to hold the same to her and her heirs forever.

I also give and bequeath to my wife aforesaid all of my personal property consisting of household and kitchen furniture and stock of every kind also all debts and claims of every description.

I hereby appoint my friend Dr. Owen M. Brown executor and my wife Rebecca M. Dodson executrix of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Fifth day of March A. D. 1867.

William [X] Dodson (his mark) (seal)

Signed and sealed in presence of us:

O. M. Brown
I. Perry ___

Transcribed by Betty Mize