Will Book __, Page 365
Proven: June 1, 1846

A written Will and Testament, Hawkins Co., Tennessee.

I Jesse Manis, do make and publish this as my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and make void all other wills by me at any time made.

First. I direct that my funeral expense and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executors.

Second. I give and bequeath to Clinton Manis, my oldest son, the tract of land he now lives upon containing 150 acres more or less, lying adjacent to Jefferson Kyle and others.

Thirdly.Donnelson Manis my second son, $50.00 in personal property, to be paid out of the property now in my hands instead of his portion of land.

Fourthly. To Jesse Manis my third son, I give and bequeath the tract of land he now lives on lying adjacent to John Sulivan [sic] and Pleasant Begley, 50 acres more of less.

Fifthly. I give and bequeath to Starlin Manis and Eldridge Manis my two youngest sons the home tract of land containing 130 acres more or less, lying adjacent to the land of John Kyle and others to be divided as follows: Commencing on the top of a certain ridge below James Goodman‘s house, running with the said top to the cross fence, thence with the fence to the stables, then with the said fence to a ledge of rocks. Thence up the hill with fence opposite a chestnut root and cross a chestnut log, a direct course to the top of the ridge that separates the tracts. Starlin to have the end where Goodman lives and Eldridge the home end.

If either or both boys last mentioned should die before, I will that his or their part or parts should fall back and be equally divided between other heirs above mentioned and provided they should die before the become of age or have lawful heirs.

Sixthly. I give and bequeath to Webby, my youngest heir, a certain red cow. Likewise an equal part of all the household furniture.

Seventhly. I will and bequeath to my wife Alsey Manis a certain cow, red and white pided and that said wife has the liberty of disposing of the balance of the household furniture at her own pleasure.

She also has the liberty of staying as long as she lives single or appears to act so as to promote the wellfare [sic] and interest of said children.

Further, I appoint, give full power and control to Clinton Manis and as my executor to bargain and sell or dispose of my part of two entries of land entered by Abijah Anderson and myself containing 200 acres lying adjacent Swempfield Anderson and others, one half of said land being my part — to be sold or disposed of and the proceeds therefrom to be equally divided between my 5 sons above mentioned.

Said Executor to have control and management of Starlin and Eldridge and all the home affairs most suitable to the welfare, happiness & interest of said family, all made in and above a good supply for said family shall be sold and kept on interest for the benefit of Starlin & Eldridge, likewise all personal property except above mentioned and some excepted for other purposes shall be divided equally between the 5 sons above mentioned.

In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal This 25th day of may in the year of our Lord 1846.

Jesse [X] Manis (seal)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator This day above mentioned.

Witnesses:

Evan B. Spenser
Carter [X] Manis (his mark)
William [X] Sulivan (his mark)
John Sulivan

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