Book 2, Pages 150-151
Proven: September Term 1875

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Sarah Reynolds, of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee being in feeble health but of sound disposing mind and memory do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament.

First — It is my will and desire that my nephew, William H. Reynolds, have all my interest in the tract of land on which his father, David Reynolds, now lives, my interest being an undivided one tract of three hundred acres inherited by me from my father, Isham Reynolds, deceased.

Second — I will and bequeath to the children of my brother David Reynolds, all my interest in the household property owned by myself and sister, Polly Reynolds, equally.

Third — I will and bequeath to the heirs of my brothers, William and Isham, and to the heirs of my sisters, Betsy Maples, Ailsee Cantrell, Anna Chesnutt, deceased, and to Jane Chesnutt or her heirs, all my interest in the cash or notes on hand owned by myself and sister, Polly, 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.

Sarah [X] Reynolds (her mark) (Seal)

Signed, Sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us

J. H. Vance
Andrew King 


Transcribed by Betty Mize

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