Source: Sumner County Tennessee, Will Book Vol. 5, page 111
page 111
State of Tennessee
Sumner County, Nov. the 20th 1884.
I, Wm. Jackson of the State and County aforesaid being old and feeble of body, but sound
of mind, now in the presents of Almighty God and these witnesses, do this day make this my last
Will and bequest, that is if my wife, Mary F. Jackson should be the longest liver, for the love and
respect I have for her I give, will and bequeath to her all my real estate that I have not deeded to
others for a homestead to do as she pleases with during her life time, and all my personal effects
to be equally divided between my lawful heirs except R. H. White and wife, they having already
received there (sic) full share and I think more. Now if I should wish to change this will at any
time before my death I claim the wright (sic) to do so, but if not then this will to be good and
lawful given under my hand and seal this day and date above written.
Wm. Jackson
Witnesses
Lewis Warren
Robt. Lauier
State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court February Term February 8th 1896.
A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Jackson deceased,
was this day produced in open Court for probate when the same was duly proven by the oaths of
Lewis Warren and Robert Lauier subscribing witnesses thereto, when the same was ordered
recorded as said last Will and Testament of William Jackson dec'd.
A true copy
Harris Brown
Clerk