Will Book __, Page 253
Proven; Sept. Term, 1849

Be it remembered that I, Ogdon Hale of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say:

First. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Haynes the sum of one dollar.

I also give and bequeath to my daughter Anne Kelly the sum of one dollar.

I give and bequeath to my son Harvey Hale the sum of one dollar.

I also give and bequeath to my son Thomas Hale the sum of one dollar.

I also give and bequeath to my sons Arthur Jesse and Turner Hale the sum of one dollar.

Which several legacies or sums of money I will and order shall be paid to the said respective legatees within two years after my decease.

I also give and bequeath to my daughter Kiziah Hale and my son Samuel Hale all my land in said county, lying on south side of Holston River, on the waters of Beech Creek, together with all my personal estate, goods and chattels, but if either Kiziah or Samuel die, the other is then to have the land and personal property above named, only reserving to my beloved wife Lorina Hale a home and support during her lifetime out of the above named land and personal property,

hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, Dec. 18, 1841.

Ogdon [X] Hale (his mark)

Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Ogdon Hale to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and at his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the same.

Jacob M. Charles
Sally Charles

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