Will Book ___, Page 496
Proven: May Term, 1853

I, James Webster do make and publish this 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 debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor or Administrator.

Secondly. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth all my lands, it being in two tracts — one on which I now live and the other adjoining thereunto, together with all my personal property consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep & poultry, together with all my household and kitchen furniture, farming utensils and to have and to hold during her natural life, an dispose of as she may think proper.

Thirdly through Ninthly. I give and bequeath one dollar (only) to each of my children as follows: Daughter Delila Jane; son Eldridge C; son James C; son Alexander H; son Cairnaro G; son Absalom L. B.

In witness hereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal. This 11th day of January, 1853.

James Webster (seal)

Signed sealed published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator This 11th day of January, 1853.

J. M. Charles
John Parish
W. B. Charles

Codicil to the last Will & Testament of James Webster.

First, my will and desire is that my beloved wife Elizabeth be — and I do hereby constitute her my sole Executrix, and that she be not required to give security for her performance of said Trust.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 12th day of January, 1853

James Webster

John Parish
W. B. Charles

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