Will Book __, Page 359

This 12th Day of June, 1842

(In the Name of God, Amen).

I, William Manis being imperfect and unsound in body, but perfect and sound in understanding and mind, do make this my last Will and Testament.

1st. I will and request that all my just debts and contract be duly paid as soon after my death as possible out of money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my wife Lydia Manis.

2nd. I give and bequeath her-my beloved wife-155 acres of land whereon she now lives and seven head of horses and all other personal property and household furniture during her lifetime.

And after my decease, I direct that she shall inherit and have the above during her life, and after her death, I request that my two youngest sons (to wit) Carter Manis and Joseph Manis have the aforesaid 155 acre tract of land and the premises thereunto belonging.

3rd. I will and bequeath that after the decease of my wife that all my heirs shall inherit their proportional part of the property porportioned to my wife and willed as aforesaid.

All such property divided equally among my heirs Except my son Campbell Manis and him I will and bequeath the sum of $5.00 out of my Estate.

4th. I will that my wife shall hold all my notes now executed or heretofore executed to me for her own use and benefit, excepting one note of Peter Hart and Mark Kenner.

And I also bequest that my wife have a receipt that John Starnes has in possession, said receipt for the collection of $45.00 or thereabouts on James Willis and James Sampson, the receipt given to my wife. The receipt is on John McCallia for collection.

And lastly, I nominate my wife Lydia Manis and I appoint her my Executrix. In witness I do hereby to this my will set my hand and seal This 12th day of June as aforesaid 1842.

William [X] Manis (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and published in presence of us. Witns:

Pleasant Begley
A. Anderson
Clinton Manis

In addition to my last Will & Testament, I William Manis having made and willed the same do make and declare this as a Codicil thereto, to wit:

I do hereby will and bequeath unto Zilphia Frazier 50 acres of land with the present crops thereon, including the premises where she now lives, and also one gray mare and colt.

And I also will and bequeath unto the said Zilphia Frazier six head of cattle, twenty three head of hogs and also all the household stuff with the before mentioned property that she is now in possession of, and also one side saddle and also six bee hives and I also give and bequeath to her the said Zilphia one note of hand on Mark Kenner and Peter Hart for $25.00 and interest thereon.

And I being sound in mind ordain the before mentioned will my last desire.

And lastly, it is my desire that this Codicil be attached to and constitute a part of my will to all intents and purposes.

This 12th day of June as aforesaid 1842.

William [X] Manis (seal) (his mark)

Test:

Pleasant Begley
Clinton Manis

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