Marshall County Will Book A, page 66

I James Harris of the County of Marshall & State of Tennessee planter do make a nd publish this my last will and testament Hereby revoking and makeing void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made and first I direct that my body be decently interred insaid county in manner suitable to my condition in life and to such wourdly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with. I dispose of the same as follows.

first I direct that all my debts and funeral Expences be paid as soon after my deceases as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may come into the hands of my Executors from any portion of my estate real or personal,

Secondly I give and bequeath to my wife Sarah the premises that we now live upon so long as she may live and after her death the said land and premises I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Tomas the said tract supposed to be in all Two hundred and fifty acres. one of the Divid** the land and the other take choice of pieces.

I also will and bequeath to my wife Sarah on cubord and its contents two tables six chairs, one clock one looking Glass and what sheep and hogs she will need for her support. Three bedseds beds & furniture ans all the money that is due me after all my debts are paid and half that my bacon may bring when sold. Also what horses and cattle she may need

I give and bequeath to my grandsons James A Park and Willim M. Park Twenty dollars cash the remainder of my property to be sold and divided between my three Daughters Susannah, Lydia and Elizabeth. I do hereby make ordain and appoint my beloved sons William and Thomas Executors of this my last will and testament in withness where of I James Harris the said testator have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of February in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five.

James Harris (Seal)

Witness: Richard McRee Henry Bishop

State of Tennessee Marshall County. County Court Oct 6th 1845
Personally appeaared in open court Richard McRee and Henry Biship. subscribing withnesses to the within 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 6th day of October 1845. M. W. Oakley Clerk