Will Book ___, Page 427

Know all men by these presents that I William Roberts do by these presents, now being in my proper mind, as my last Will & Testament.

I do give to my three children, Claiborn, Susanna and Elizabeth Roberts an equal portion of my estate when they grow to the years of maturity with that the rest of my children has had which sum I now estimate at $120.00 each

and the balance of my estate real and personal I bequeath to my wife Jane Roberts and my three children during her widowhood,

at which time my wife Jane doth marry again after my three above described children shall have received their part of my Estate as above directed then my wife is to have an equal part with my children.

Witness my hand and seal.

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

Test:

Joseph Baker
Daniel Bloomer
Ezekiel Robinson

NB I do by these presents constitute and appoint Daniel Bloomer, William Walling, Joseph Roberts Trustees of my Estate.

Joseph Baker
William [X] Roberts (his mark)

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