Source: Sumner County Tennessee, Will Book Vol. 4, page 481
In the event I die I want my wife to take charge of all my affects & do the best she can for the Kids, but in no event ever let them know they have a cent.
(Signed) J. W. K. 1/6/189-
State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court June Term June 4th. 1890.
A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John W. Knight deceased
was this day presented in open Court for probate when C. B. Brown, T. M. Woodson and K. B.
Haynes?, creditable witnesses were duly sworn and questioned with respect to the same: and said
witnesses testified that they were well acquainted with deceased; that said paper writing was
found in his bank box among his valuable papers, such as stocks, bonds, notes, insurance policies
etc.: that they are well acquainted with his hand - writing and that said paper writing is entirely in
the hand - writing of said John W. Knight and that the initials J. W. K. signed thereto, are also in
the hand - writing of said John W. Knight deceased and that his hand - writing is generally known
among his acquaintances, where upon the Court ordered the said paper writing be admitted to
probate and that the same and probate be recorded.
A Copy Attest
Harris Brown Clerk