Will Book __, Page 484

In the Name of God, Amen.

I John Walker of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, blessed by Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (viz):

First. After paying all just debts, I give and bequeath unto my eldest children (Viz) Joshua Walker, John Walker, Walter Walker, Edward Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Jane Epperson and James Walker each one dollar, which several legacies I will and order to be paid to the said respective legatees after my decease.

And the rest of the Estate to be equally divided between my beloved wife Elizabeth Walker and my four youngest children (Viz) Cinthia Walker, Sarah Walker, Frances Walker and Andrew Walker.

And, also, I hereby appoint Elizabeth Walker my wife sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 19th day of Aug., One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen.

John Walker (seal) (his mark) [as transcribed]

Signed, sealed and declared by the above named John Walker to be his last Will & Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.

James [X] Walker (his mark)
Nicholas Long

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