Will Book __, Page 381
Proven: April 2, 1860

I Gabriel McCraw of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound and disposing mind do make and publish this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time made.

And as to such worldly Estate as it hath pleased God to intrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows:

First. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Susanna McCraw during her natural life all the property both real and personal including all notes and accounts in my favor against all persons whosoever.

Second. I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Evaline M. Godby, formerly Evaline M. Forgey who intermarried with Crockett Godby at the death of my wife my negro girl Ellen and all the children the negro girl may have living at the death of my wife.

Third. I direct that the residue of my property both real and personal shall be sold at the death of my wife at public auction on a credit of 12 months and the proceeds of such sale divided equally between my three daughters Minerva Etter, Susan Mayes and Adaline E. Senter, the rest of my children being already provided for.

And lastly, I do hereby make, ordain and appoint Samuel McCraw and William K. Mayes Executors of this my last Will and Testament, which office it is my desire they shall hold without security.

In witness whereof I, Gabriel McGraw, the Testator, have to this my last Will & Testament written on one sheet of paper only, set my hand and seal this 21st Just, 1858.

Gabriel [X] McCraw (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and published in presence of us who have subscribed our names in the presence of the Testator and of each other:

John S. Cocke
Wm. Gro- [as transcribed]
Samuel [X] S. W. Webb (his mark)

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