Will of William Enser
Book 2, Page 182
Filed and Proven: October 7, 1878
I William T. Enser of the County of Hawkins, State of Tennessee being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will.
First — I will myself a decent burial.
2nd. — After my burial and funeral expenses are paid I give to each of my children to wit: Martha Goforth‘s heirs, John K Enser, Barbary E. Sells, William T. Enser and Sarah E. Allison the sum of one dollar each to be made out of any property I may leave at the time of my death.
3rd. — The balance of my property together with my land I give to my wife Cary to have and to hold the same during her natural life or widowhood and after that to go to my daughter Darthula Enser to do with as she sees fit or proper.
Given under hand and seal this the 14th day of May 1878.
William T. Enser (Seal)
Transcribed by Betty Mize