Book 2, Page 152
Filed and Proven: September 6, 1875

I, Aley Wheeler, of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being in feeble health, but of sound disposing mind and memory do make this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at anytime made.

First — I desire that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon after my death as practicable out of any moneys I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of executor hereinafter named.

Secondly — I give and devise to my daughter, Louisiana Falkner, wife of Samuel Falkner, my entire landed estate, containing the land whereon I now live.

I also give and bequeath to my said daughter, Louisiana, the following named personal property, to wit: my four beds and bed clothing, safe, bureau, tables and all my household and kitchen furniture of every description, waggon, saddle, cow and calf, also an account on Samuel Courtney for $9.90 and also on the account on William A. Alvis, fourteen dollars.

Thirdly — I will and bequeath to my grand children who live in the state of Indiana, the issue of John Wheeler and Elizabeth Wheeler, my daughter to wit: Hugh Wheeler, Edith Wheeler, Nancy Wheeler, Aley Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler, Margaret Ann Wheeler, Four hundred dollars case to be paid by Samuel Falkner and wife Louisiana. This bequest is in lieu of one half of my tract of land. I ___ intended to devise to my said grand children who are to share and share alike in said bequest and in lieu is hereby ___ upon said land to secure the payment of the before mentioned four hundred dollars.

Lastly — I hereby nominate and appoint my esteemed friend John I Hayter, executor of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 14th day of June A.D. 1875.

Aley [X] Wheeler (her mark) (Seal)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in our presence on day and date above.

Witnesses:

Jas. A. Gouldy
Jas. G. Armstrong

Transcribed by Betty Mize