Will Book __, Page 480

The nuncupative will of Reuben Webster who departed this life December 19, 1790

1st. That his land and plantation should remain in the possession of his widow during her natural life, for the purpose of raising and maintaining his children, and at her death to be equally divided among all his children.

2nd. That all his movable property remain likewise in the hands of his widow towards the support of the orphans until the come to full age and then to be equally divided among them all.

3rd. That the tract of land which he sold John Hammond should have a right and title to the same.

Territory of the United States of America, South of the River Ohio, Hawkins County.

We do hereby certify that the above was proved to be the will of Reuben Webster, deceased — delivered from his own mouth in his last sickness before Isaac Lane, Bartlett Marshall, John Hammond & Joseph Webster.

Thos Henderson
James Blary

21st Dec., 1790

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