Will Book __, Page 362
Proven: 7 Sept. 1857
(recorded page 81)

I Mary Morrisette do publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

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

Secondly, I give and bequeath to my sons Joseph, John and George Washington Morrisette twenty five cents each, to be paid to them by my Executors as they have already received as much or more that I am able to give my other children.

Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my son Richard Mitchell Morrisette my two negro boys named Henry and Frank.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Everette my negro woman named Celia and my negro boy named Stephen during her natural life then said property to descend to her heirs.

Fifthly, I give and bequeath to my son Richard Mitchell Morrisette and my daughter Nancy Everette all the other property or money I may die possessed of to be divided equally between them, the division to be made by themselves if they can agree or in case they cannot agree, the division to be made to two dis-interested persons chosen by them as I don not wish any sale of property to be made.

Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Richard Mitchell Morrisette and William Galbraith my Executors.

In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal. This 19th day of May, 1843.

Mary [X] Morrisette (seal) (her mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator. This 19th day of May, 1843.

Claiborne Walker
Edward Lee
Daniel H. Cockreham

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