John Milroy Will (1840)
Marshall County Will Book A, page 33
I John Milroy of Marshall County and State of Tennessee. 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 Executors
Secondly I give and bequeath to my loving wife Sagra Milroy my lands whereon I now live also our mare and colt, also all the cattle and Hoggs all my house hold and kitchen funiture, all my books and farming utentials also my Waggon and Harness –
I also do hereby nominate and appoint Sabra Milroy my loving wife my Executor.
In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal this the Twenty seventh day of July 1840.
John Milroy (Seal)
Witness: James Dark, David L Dark, Isaac V. Dark
Probated Oct 5, 1849