Will of Polly Reynolds
Book 2, Page 151
Proven: September Term 1875
In the Name of God, Amen.
I, Polly Reynolds, of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee being of sound disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament.
First — I will and bequeath to my nephew, William H. Reynolds, all my undivided interest in the tract of land in said County and State on which my brother, David Reynolds, now lives, my interest being one tract of the three hundred acres inherited from my father, Isham Reynolds, deceased and one tract of the same conveyed to me by deed of gift from my brother, Henry Reynolds.
Second — I will and bequeath the children of my brother, David Reynolds, all my interest in the household property owned by myself and sister, Sarah Reynolds.
Third — I will and bequeath to the heirs of my brothers William and Isham Reynolds, and of my sisters, Betsy Maples, Ailsee Cantrell and Anna Chesnutt, deceased and to my sister Jane Chesnutt or her heirs all my interest in the cash and notes owned and due to myself and my sister, Sarah, equally to be divided amongst said heirs share and share alike.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this 24th day of January 1871.
Polly Reynolds (Seal)
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in the presence of us.
J. H. Vance
Andrew King
Transcribed by Betty Mize