Will Book __, Page 253
Proven: Aug. 2, 1847

In the Name of God, Amen,

I Abraham Haun being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as followeth, to wit:

After all my just debts are paid and a decent burial, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth all my lands during her life; also the choice of my horse beasts, also two choice cows and calves, and for the said Elizabeth Haun my wife, to have as much of the other stock as she may stand in need of.

I also want my wife to have one choice axe and one weeding hoe, also the loom and furniture to it.

Also all my property not disposed of to be sold at public sale and my wife to have the money.

I want it to be fairly and unequally understood that my son James Haun but one dollar of my Estate.

After my wife’s death. I want all of my Estate to be sold and an equal division made between the balance of my children.

I nominate, constitute and appoint James Witt my sole Executor. October 23, 1841.

Abraham [X] Haun (seal) (his mark)

William Courtney
James Courtney

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