Will Book ___, Page 187

State of Tennessee, Hawkins County

Whereas human life is at all times uncertain and whereas I, Rachael Forgey am weak in body but of sound disposing memory, and whereas it is my wish to dispose of my property myself and arrange my own affairs,

therefore, I do ordain and publish this my last Will & Testament, revoking and annulling all others.

In the first place, it is my will that all just claims against me for my funeral expenses and of all other descriptions shall be first paid.

In the second place, it is my will that after such payment of debts & charges all the rest of my property both real & personal shall go to my mother, Margaret Forgey for her in fee simple to be at her absolute disposal by deed, will or otherwise

except that I will to each of my sisters: Rogers, Harlon & Miller each one feather bed and furniture,

& it is also my request that my mother shall divide what household articles I may leave at my death among my sisters.

& I do hereby constitute & appoint my brother James R. Forgey Exec. of this my last Will and Testament.

In testimony whereof I the said Rachael Forgey have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal This 29th day of March, 1837.

Rachael Forgey (seal)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged before us:

Orville Bradley
Thomas Coldwell

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