Will Book __, Page 505
Proven: Oct. 1863

I, William White, of the County of Hawkins & State of Tennessee, 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 moneys that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Secondly. And I bequeath to my dear wife Rebeka my house and household and kitchen furniture with the privilege or access to any timber for fewel or comfort of any kind, and the milk cow that is on hand so long as she remains my widow or remains on the premises.

Thirdly. The remains of my property both real and personal to be equally divided between my lawful heirs. Furthermore, my will is that my wife be entitled to one half of the rents of the farm as means of support. Also, that she in case that she becomes dissatisfied and leaves this residence that she takes nothing with her or is entitled to nothing only the personal property that she brought with her and no more.

Likewise, I [illegible] constitute and appoint my son Isaac White to be my lawful Executor of this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking all others or former wills by me made, and that he be appointed and is authorized to manage and conduct the farm and keep the same in repair, and to defray the expenses of the same out of the other half of the rents of the farm.

In witness whereof I now subscribe my name and affix my seal. This February 1, 1863

William White (seal)

Attest:

Thos. N. Price
John Walker, Jnr.

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