Will of Peyton Garrett Toney
[Will Book 1, page 333 (transcribed by Pam Collier)]


July 25, 1919

I, Peyton Garrett Toney, do make and publish this as my last will and testament.

First, I direct that my funeral expenses and all of my just debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executor.

Secondly, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Minerva Jane Toney, all of the property both real and personal that I may die possessed of, and it is my desire that she use same in just such way and manner as will suit her. I vest her with full power of conveyance.

Lastly, I do nominate and name W. M. Cameron of South Pittsburg, Tennessee as my sole executor, who shall serve without bond.

In witness whereof, I do to this, my will set my hand, this the 25th day of July 1919.

Peyton Garrett Toney

Signed and published in our presence, and we have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses in the presence of the testator and at his request and in the presence of each other.

This the 25th day of July, 1919.

J.B. Henderson
B.J. Patton

Both witnesses deceased.
This 7th Jan’y, 1928.

W.P. Hornsby,
County Court Clerk.