Will Book __, Page 248

In the Name of God, Amen.

I do hereby constitute this my last Will & Testament, revoking all others heretofore made.

I now proceed to make the following disposition of my property both real and personal which division shall take place after my death.

I give unto my wife Frances a negro woman Peggy, a negro man Miles and a negro boy Manson during her widowhood; also one cow and calf, one feather bed and furniture for the same forever.

I do give unto the heirs of my son Thomas Haynes $15.00 forever.

Unto the heirs of my son Turner Haynes, $10.00 forever.

Unto my son Drury Haynes, $25.00 forever;

unto Lazarus Spears $25.00 forever;

unto James Bradley $25.00 forever;

unto my daughter Feruby Spears a negro girl Lydia forever.

Unto my daughter Sarah Charles a negro girl Edy forever.

Unto my daughter Jane Hagan a negro boy Joe forever:

unto my daughter Mary Haynes a negro boy John, a negro girl Margaret forever.

The residue of my property both real and personal I wish to be sold and proceeds thereof to be equally divided between my sons, John, Christopher, Jesse and Francis.

The above loaned negroes to my wife at the expiration of her widowhood to be sold and equally divided between my sons above mentioned — John, Christopher, Jesse & Francis.

I do hereby constitute my son-in-law James Bradley and my nephew Haynes Amis my sole Executors.

In testimony whereof I do hereunto affix my hand and seal, this ninth day of December, A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty.

Christopher [X] Haynes (seal) (his mark)

Witnesses:

John H. Kershner
Hugh Woods
Thomas J. Amis

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