Will Book __, Page 234
Proven: Apr. 1858

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Levin Gladson of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being in sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be God, calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, I do this 19th day of March, 1858 make this my last Will and Testament in manner following, Viz:

I have here before given Joshua and Wilton Gladson their portions, I make no further provision for them.

I do hereby give and bequeath all my property to my sons and daughters, Viz: Nathan, Elizabeth, Mark S. Gladson, Parmaler Hamben, Polly Brooks, to them and their heirs forever, share and share alike.

I wish all my property to remain on the place until October next, in the care of Nathan Gladson.

I do hereby appoint Nathan Gladson Executor of this my last Will and Testament provided he qualifies and gives security.

In witness whereof I the said Levin Gladson have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and fixed my seal the day and year above written.

Levin [X] Gladson (seal) (his mark)

Signed, and achnowledged in the presence of

John Hamblen
George Davis
J. M. Baines
John Shanks

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