Will Book __, Page 257

In the Name of God, Amen.

I Benjamin Hutchisson of the County of Hawkins, State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but somewhat feeble in body, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.

First. It is my wish and desire that the expenses attending my death and burial shall be paid out of any money or property that I may have at the time of my death, as soon after my death as practicable.

Second. It is my wish and desire that my son Rudolph shall have a young bay horse that he now uses called Rover, together with all the money that he has in his hands of mine — the money for which he sold my property.

Third. It is my will and desire that my grand daughter Margaret, daughter of Rudolph, shall be furnished by my daughter Rebecca with a good bed, bedstead and furniture when she arrives at the age of eighteen.

Fourthly. It is my wish and desire that my daughter Rebecca shall have all my land consisting of 150 acres, together with all my personal property, books, papers, &c, but in case Rebecca should die before my grand daughter Margaret arrives at the age of eighteen, Wm. Hutchisson and Henry Watterson should dispose of my property as they may see proper, and furnish to Margaret the property to wit: the bed and furniture.

Fifth. It is my wish and desire that William Hutchisson shall be my Executor without security.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal This 13th day of October, one thousand, eight hundred and forty nine,

Benjn Hutchisson

in presence of:

H. Watterson
Thomas T. Barrett

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