Will Book __, Page 486

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Elizabeth Welch of Hawkins County and State of Tennessee, being sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be God), calling to mind the mortality of this life and knowing that it is appointed for all people once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following, (Viz):

First. In consideration that my son Robert Welch and daughter Elizabeth Reynolds have received advances from me, I therefore give them twenty-five cents each.

Second. I give and bequeath to my two sons William Welch & John Welch my mare and colt, stock of hogs and the crop of corn now growing to be equally divided between the, share and share alike to them and their heirs forever.

Third. I give and bequeath to my two daughters Peggy Welch and Polly Welch my cow heifer and calf and all my household furniture to be equally divided between them to them and their heirs forever.

In witness whereof I the said Elizabeth Welch have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal. This 30 day of June, 1825.

Elizabeth [X] Welch (seal) (her mark)

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Elizabeth Welch as her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who were present at the signing and sealing thereof.

R. D. Young
James 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.