Will Book __, Page 269

In the Name of God, Amen,

I, Nancy Johnson of Hawkins County, State of Tenn., being weak in body but of sound mind, knowing the uncertainty of life, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say.

I commit my soul unto the hands of my Maker, and as to my property, I bequeath all to my son-in-law Jacob Giford who married my daughter Judith Giford.

And also I bequeath to Jacob Giford whatever amount may be due or coming to me on account of a pension from the United States which Mr. Alexander of Rogersville expects to procure for me on account of services rendered by my deceased husband.

I make this disposition of what I have because my said daughter, Mrs. Giford did not get from her father near as much as my other children did get from him. And because she and her husband have been maintaining me and intend to do so.

I also appoint the said Jacob Giford my sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament and do not wish that Bond & security shall be required of him by the Court.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this _____ day of April, 1842.

Nancy [X] Johnson (her mark)

Lincoln Amis
Jesse D. Bloomer

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