Will of Samuel Farris
Book 2, Page 164
Filed and Proven: January Term 1877
I Samuel Farris of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say).
Item the first 1st — I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fanny Farris one third part of my real estate including the mansion house where I live during her natural life,
the other two thirds of all the land whereon I live, I give and bequeath to my five children, to wit: Wesley D. Farris, Amis P. Farris, William C. Farris, Sarah E. Farris and Elijah C. Farris
and at the death of my wife Fanny, I also give to my five heirs above named all my land at the death of my wife
and also give to my wife Fanny one third part of all my household and kitchen furniture
and I also give all the balance of my personal property of any description, to be divided equally between my five children above named.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21 day of April 1876.
Samuel Farris (Seal)
Witnesses:
R. Chesnutt
Hugh K Chesnutt
Transcribed by Betty Mize