Will Book ___, Page 416

In the name of the Blessed Almighty Father, son and Holy Ghost, Amen.

I, Cornelius Regan of Hawkins County and State of Tennessee, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament in the manner and form following, viz:

I will and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Annie Regan all my Estate both real and personal of what nature and kind soever, that is to say, household and kitchen furniture, the service of my negro girl Lucy, my debts due, my stock of cattle and hogs &c, and the benefit of all, to be enjoyed by her during her natural life, all to be taken care of by my Executor for her use.

Also the money due upon bonds when received to be put out to use and interest thereof to be applied to her support and maintenance by my Executor. And after her — my said wife’s decease — all that exists or remains of my said estate or any increase therof to pass to my son in law, Henry Sampson Larkin whom I constitute my sole heir and my Executor of this my last Will and Testament.

It is also my will that my just debts be paid and it is likewise my request

and most earnest desire that my said heir, Henry S. Larkin at his decease will nor leave — now mine — then his poor servant Lucy in bondage nor send her away empty, but according as God may bless him in this world to contribute to her support in the evening of her life, and if she should have any increase or issue to let all them go free at the age of 30 years or sooner.

And I hereby revoke all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal This 10th day of May, 1816.

Interlined by the Testator.

Cornelius Regan (seal)

Signed, sealed published & declared by the above said Cornelius Regan to be his last Will & Testament in our presence who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the same.

John Galbraith
William King
Philip King

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