Will Book __, Page 391
Proven: June Term, 1860

I Mary Nothern of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, make and publish this as my last Will & Testament revoking all others heretofore by me made.

First. My Executors are to pay my burial expenses and all my just debts out of my Estate.

Second. I give and bequeath to my son John Nelson Ballard the sorrel mare called Nelly, one white cow and calf, one sow and three pigs, one bed and furniture, bedstead &c, one wash kettle and three sheep.

Third. I give to my daughter Edna Elizabeth Hambrick the black cow, one sow and six pigs, five shoats, one bed and furniture, stead &c, all the household furniture consisting of one loom, one wheel, on pair cards, one wash pot , cooking utensils, cupboard, ward, clothing &c, and one sheep.

I request what money I have on hand and also the proceeds of the sale of one sorrel mare to be applied to the payment of the balance due on the land I purchased of Adam T. Hileman as soon as the good and sufficient title is made by said Hileman.

I request that the land remain unsold until my daughter becomes 21 years of age, then to be divided equally between my son Jno. Nelson Ballard and my daughter Edna Elizabeth Hambrick.

I further appoint Daniel J. Read my Executor to this my last will and testament. Signed the 11th day of May, 1859.

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

Witnesses:

J. L. Etter
A. H. Etter

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