Will Book ___, Page 424

In the name of God, Amen.

I Ellen Rogers of the County of Hawkins and town of Rogersville, being in feeble health but of sound mind & memory do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.

First. I give and bequeath to Eliza Cocke, wife of Frederick Cocke the tract of land willed to me by my father James Forgey lying on the south side of Holston River above Surgoinesville to her, her heirs and assigns forever.

Second. I give and bequeath to my daughter Matilda Rogers my negro girl Elsey which was willed to me by my father James Forgey, to her, her heirs and assigns forever.

Lastly. I constitute and appoint Frederick Cocke Executor to this, my last Will & Testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal The 17th day of August, 1837.

Ellen Rogers (seal)

Signed, sealed published and declared in the presence of:

John Cocke
G. McCraw

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