Will Book ___, Page 424
Proven: Aug. Term, 1842

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Thomas Roberts of Hawkins County, the State of Tennessee, being of bad health but of sound mind, I make this my last Will & Testament in words following, to wit:

I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Matilda Roberts during her lifetime or widowhood, the plantation where I now live, to have all profits arising from the same.

Also, all my personal property of all kinds out doors and in the house, not to be sold nor squandered by any person with the exception of some things hereafter mentioned.

I will and bequeath to my son James Roberts one sorrel filly the one that he claims, also one rifle gun.

And at my death to a saddle and bridle and martins gills [sic] and my great coat.

I will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth one bed and furniture and one cow.

And I also upon the condition that William Pety lives here till he is 21, he is to have a colt worth $20.00 or $25.00.

And I will that at the death of my wife that Mary Mooney have $10.00 worth of property.

The heirs of Theoffolous Roberts to have $10.00 worth of property,

William Roberts $10.00 worth of property.

Tomson Roberts to have $10.00 worth of property.

Nathaniel Roberts to have $10.00 worth of property,

and Wiley Roberts to have $10.00 worth of property,

and I also will if my daughter Elizabeth and my son James lives with and takes care of me and my wife during our lifetime, then at our death James is to have all my farming tools and all the balance of my and all the personal property to be divided equally between the said Elizabeth & James Roberts.

Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix my seal. This 6th day of June, 1841.

Thomas [X] Roberts (seal) (his mark)

Witness:

Martin Phillips
Abram Haun

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