Will Book __, Page 478
Proven: March 1st, 1858

I, Allen Vaughan, do make and publish this as my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

First. I direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon as possible out of any money that I may die possessed or, or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Secondly. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Nelly all my land, being the tract on which I now live, for and during her natural life and no longer.

Thirdly. The land mentioned in the above bequest at the death of my wife, I give and bequeath to my three children (to wit), my son, Allen, my daughters, Rebecca and Susan, to be equally divided between them on account of their having helped me to pay for said land.

Fourthly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca one large pot.

Fifthly. I give and bequeath to my son Allen, my daughters Rebecca and Susan all my personal property that may be on hand, if any, after paying all my just debts, to be equally divided between them.

Last. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Allen my Executor.

In witness whereof I do to his my will set my hand and seal. This 7th day of February, 1858.

Allen [X] Vaughan (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence, and we have subscribed out names hereto in the presence of the Testator. This 7th day February, 1858.

Jas. B. Galbraith
P. L. Henderson
Michael Looney

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