Will Book ___, Page 196
Proven: Sept. Term, 1853

I John H. Fain do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all wills by me at any time heretofore made.

First. I will and bequeath that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of the first money that may come into the hands of my Executor.

Secondly. I will and bequeath to my brother George G. Fain Two hundred dollars.

Thirdly. I will and bequeath to my brother Hiram Fain, one hundred dollars.

Fourth. I will and bequeath to my sister Nancy McCarty formerly Nancy Fain Fifty dollars.

Fifth. I will and bequeath to my sister Eliza R. Powel formerly Eliza R. Fain, Fifty dollars.

Sixth. And whatever may remain after satisfying the above bequests, I will and bequeath that the same shall be equally divided between my brothers Hiram Fain, Richard G. Fain and George G. Fain.

Lastly, I appoint George G. Fain my Executor.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal This 26th day of August, 183.

John H. Fain

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator. This the 26th day of August, 1853.

Sam Powel
Hiram Fain Junior

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