Will Book __, Page 357

I Rheubin Mayo being of sound mind and perfect memory do make and publish this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me made.

First. I direct and it is my wish that I should be buried decently.

Second. That all my funeral Expenses be paid.

Thirdly. That all my just debts be paid after my decease by my Executors out of any money I may have on my hands or may come into their hands after my decease.

Fourthly. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Mayo her lifetime estate out of my land where I now live all the household and kitchen furniture to use it as she pleases, 100 acres lying on the branch.

Fifthly. After her decease, my wish is and I bequeath it to my youngest son Andrew Mayo.

Sixthly. After my decease my wish is for my daughters that is single to remain on the land for their support until thay decease of my wife Jane Mayo.

Seventh. I do give and bequeath unto my grandson Rheubin Mayo for the love and affection I have for him sixty acres of land where his father now lives, thay [as transcribed] son of Nelson Mayo.

Eighth. Provided that Nelson Mayo thay [as transcribed] of Rheubin Mayo doth give Jane Mayo a house on the sixty acres of land by building her a good cabbin if it is her request.

Ninth. I do give and bequeath unto eldest son John Mayo one dollar to be paid by Executors out of the Estate after my decease.

I do give and bequeath unto my second son Richard P. Mayo one dollar to be paid by my Executors after my decease.

I do give and bequeath unto my third son Nelson Mayo one dollar to be paid by my Executors after my decease.

I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Harlis one dollar to be paid by my Executors.

I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Polly Hagood one dollar to be paid by my Executors.

I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Sally Hagood one dollar to be paid by my Executors.

I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann Shoults one dollar to be paid by my Executors out of my Estates.

It is my wish and I bequeath unto my four daughters, Jane Mayo, Susan Mayo, Rachael Mayo and Matilda Mayo all the household and kitchen furniture after thay [as transcribed] decease of my wife.

It is also my request that so much of __________ be sold by my Executors of my property as will pay my just debts and Legatees and funeral expenses.

I do hereby wish — and it is my desire — that if there is any more property than will pay tha expense after my decease for my wife to have if fore use, then I want it to be divided equal among my fore daughters Jane, Susannah, Rachael and Matilda Mayo to be valled [as transcribed] by the Executors and equally dived [as transcribed].

Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint and it is my wish and desire that my youngest son Andrew Mayo and John Looney my friend to be my Executors.

It witness whereof I do sine [as transcribed] this my last Will & Testament with my seal. January 10, 1839

Rheubin Mayo (seal)

In the presence of us witness:

Lacy Armstrong
John Armstrong
James Armstrong

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