You can obtain a copy of the will from the Sumner County Archives.
Note: My copy is very faded and difficult to read.
In the name of God Amen:
I Richardson Jackson of Sumner County and State of Tennessee; being at this time in a low state
of health, but in my proper mind and memory, and considering the certainty of death and the
uncertainty of this time where I do make this my last will and testament in manner and form
following
Viz.
I give unto my wife Jemimah (sp?) Ann Jackson, my house and plantation which I now live - with
my farming tools household furniture and stock of all kinds belonging to me during her life except
one heifer I give to my daughter Lucretia - Also, I give unto my son Washington Battle Jackson
one bay mare - Also my will and desire is that at the death of my wife my property shall be equally
divided among my _ (this looks like the word three but I can't be sure) youngest children viz:
Polly Richardson Frances David Wilson William and Washington Battle in Testimony of this my
last will and Testament I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of July in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Richardson Jackson
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in presence of James Lauderdale
B. C. Seawell
I do appoint Capt. Benjamin Seawell and John Tucker Executors of this my last will and
Testament.
State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court August Term 1821
The last will and testament of Richardson Jackson decd. was produced in Court for probate . . .