WILLS





Sarah WILLIAMS

In the name of God, Amen.  I, Sarah WILLIAMS, of the county of Weakley and State of Tennessee, being old and infirm, but of sound mind and disposing memory, and knowing that it is appointed for all the human family once to die, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, to wit. 

Item 1st, I give to my three youngest grandchildren, the children of the late Jenny BOWERS, the former wife of Young P. BOWERS, namely Athanatious BOWERS, William G. BOWERS and Panther Metildy BOWERS, one negro boy by the name of Henry, which said boy Henry, I work to be hired out until the youngest of my said grandchildren become of lawful age, then I desire that the said boy Henry should be sold and the money arising from both the hire and sale shall be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever, giving one fourth part of said money to the heirs and children of Sarah BOWERS, the wife of James BOWERS.  The other three fourths to be divided amongst them as above stated. I further give the said three grandchildren, one pan, pot, one skillet, one pot rack, one bed and furniture to, I also wish should be sold and the among divided equally between them. 

Item 2nd, I give to my granddaughter Panther Matildy BOWERS, one trunk and its contents, consisting of my warm clothes, etc.

Item 3rd,I give to my two grandsons, Athanalius and William G. BOWERS, two white counterpins, one for each one of them. 

Item 4th, I give to my grandchildren, the lawful heirs of Joseph G. WILLIAMS, which he now has or may hereafter have, one negro woman named Betty, all of my stock of cattle, to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever. 

Item 5th, I give to Nancy BOWERS, wife of William BOWERS, five hachel and iron spice mortar.  In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 13th day of January.
Test:
Joseph PEARCE
Orran VINCENT

Sarah (x) WILLIAMS
 

Transcribed by pj Thompson


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