Will Book __, Page 139
\nProven: July Term 1862<\/p>\n
I Samuel Chesnutt<\/b> do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.<\/p>\n
First. I direct that my funeral expenses and debts to be paid in the manner I shall hereinafter direct.<\/p>\n
Secondly. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Susan <\/b>all the household and kitchen furniture that she brought with her, also one waggon, mare and colt and sheep and cattle and hogs, also one negro woman named Amanda <\/b>during her life.<\/p>\n
Also, if she chooses to remain with the family she is to have one room of the house and to have her support from the proceeds of the land which I shall bequeath to my daughter Caroline<\/b> and son Samuel<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Thirdly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Polly Kirkpatrick<\/b> and her children the land on which she lives as laid off to her, also a negro woman named Ester<\/b> and her youngest child.<\/p>\n
Fourthly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine Cobb<\/b> and her children the land on which she now lives as laid off to P. A. Cobb.<\/b> Also one negro man, Lilbourne<\/b> when my son Samuel<\/b> attains the age of 22 years.<\/p>\n
Fifthly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally Morell <\/b>and her children one negro woman Sydney <\/b>and her twin children.<\/p>\n
Sixthly. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas <\/b>one black boy named Charles <\/b>and one-third of the tract of land where I now live also a small lot lying down west of the mill adjoining Simpson<\/b>‘s <\/b>lands.<\/p>\n
Seventhly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Phillips<\/b> and her children one negro girl Ann<\/b> and a negro woman Amanda <\/b>at the death of my wife.<\/p>\n
Eighthly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Caroline <\/b>and her children one negro girl Mary<\/b> and one third of the tract of the land on which I live.<\/p>\n
Ninthly. I give and bequeath to my son Samuel<\/b> one negro boy Bob<\/b> and one third of the tract of land on which I live.<\/p>\n
I wish the land divided without respect to quality but equal in number of acres. Thomas<\/b> to have his third off the upper end of the farm Caroline<\/b> next & Samuel <\/b>the lower end including the dwelling house.<\/p>\n
I wish Lilbourn<\/b> to remain with and work on the farm for the support of the family until my son Samuel <\/b>attains the age of 22 years.<\/p>\n
Tenthly. I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Muscadore Smith<\/b> one negro boy named Elbert<\/b>. If she should die without issue then said boy Elbert<\/b> revert to my estate and be equally divided.<\/p>\n
I wish my negro man Jo<\/b> to be sold and the proceeds applied to payment of my debts, together with the moneys that are due me.<\/p>\n
After my debts are paid, if there remains any surplus, I wish it equally divided amongst my children.<\/p>\n
If the debt due me known as the mule debt be collected, I give $300.00 of that to daughter Margaret<\/b>, in addition to what I have heretofore given her.<\/p>\n
My farming tools, waggon, horses and all my stock I wish to remain on the farm for the use of the family.<\/p>\n
Also the balance of my household and kitchen furniture I give to my daughter Caroline<\/b> and son Samuel<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Lastly. I nominate and appoint my brother Rodham Chesnutt<\/b> Executor of this my last Will and Testament.<\/p>\n
I wish my old negro woman Lydia<\/b> to live with any of the family that she may choose.<\/p>\n
I desire that my Executor shall not be required to enter into bond with security. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal This 7 day of May, 1862.<\/p>\n
Sam’l Chesnutt<\/b> (seal)<\/p>\n
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in our presence:<\/p>\n
Thos J. Lee
\nC. F. Hobbs <\/b><\/p>\n
I hereby acknowledge myself satisfied and consent to the above disposition of property as made by the Will and Testament of my husband.<\/p>\n
Susan Chesnutt <\/b>(seal)<\/p>\n
Thos. J. Lee
\nC. F. Hobbs<\/b><\/p>\n
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This Hawkins County Will was transcribed by one of the following volunteers:\u00a0 Audrae Mathis; Gary Fletcher; Betty Mize; Diana Arney; Karen Negron, Kathey Welder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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