Will Book ___, Page 494

Know all men by these presents that I Francis H. Walker of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory and understanding to make and ordain and establish this as my last Will and Testament in words following, that is to say:

First. After my decease, I desire my body to be buried decently and the expenses thereof paid out of my Estate, and all just debts be paid.

Second. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Lucinda Walker the hole of my Estate both real and personal during her life, provided she remains my widow, and if she should marry, it is my wish that she have one fifth part of my estate, that is to say — one child’s part.

3rd. It is my wish and desire that my daughter Polly Ann Walker shall have a horse, saddle and bridle, a cow, a bed and furniture.

4th. It is my wish that my son William Walker shall have a horse, saddle and bridle, a cow, a bed and furniture, when he come to be 21 years of age.

5th. It is my wish that my daughter Martha Caroline Walker shall have a horse, saddle and bridle, a cow and bed and furniture when she comes to be 21 years of age,

and it is also my wish that all my property both real and personal be sold in such ways and in such manner as my Executors hereafter named may think most advantageous, and the moneys arising therefrom to be equally divided between my children, namely: Elizabeth Jane Horner, Polly Ann Walker, William Walker and Martha Caroline Walker. My wife Lucinda Walker included.

I also nominate and appoint my wife Lucinda and my son-in-law Thomas N. Horner my Executors.

I acknowledge this to be my last Will & Testament. This 30th day of January, 1847.

Francis H. [X] Walker (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us:

William Cobble
John C. White
George White

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