Source TSL&A, pages 224-225
224-225 In the name of God Amen: I Lydia Tompkins of the County of Sumner and State of Tennessee do make my last will and testament in the words following to wit:
First I give to my sister Ann Burton a negro woman named Cloar, a negro girl named Matilda and a negro boy named Riall.
Second I give to my brother Josephus H. Conn a negro man named Harry (note: or Henry).
Third I give to Lydia Eliza Brown daughter of John Brown one negro boy named Bob, also one silk dress a dozen silver tea spoons and half a dozen Silver Table Spoons.
Fourth I give to my niece Lydia Burton half a dozen Silver Table Spoons and also half a dozen _ _ .
Fifth and Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint my brother-in-law John Brown Executor _ my last
will and testament revoking any wills, Therefore made by me. In testimony where of I have here
to set my hand and seal 13th February 1816
Lydia Tompkins
In the presence of us
Jno Shelby
Stephen R. Roberts
State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court February Term 1816
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