Henry M. McLean Will (1842)
Marshall County Will Book A, page 81
I Henry M. McLean do make and publish this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at anytime made.
First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys 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 Nancy the whole of the remainder of my estate both personal and real to have hold and use as she may deem prudent.
Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Nancy My executor in witness whereof I do this my will set my hand and seal, this the 20th day of January 1842.
Henry M. McLean (Seal)
Witness: William McAdams, William Stewart
State of Tennessee Marshall County, County Court May term 1842
Personally appeared in open court William McAdams and William Stewart subscribing witnesses to the foregoing will who being first sworn here in open court proved the due Execution of said will as the law directs. Witness my hand at office this 2nd day of May 1842. M.W. Oakley Clerk