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In the name of God amen, I William Finley of the County of Jefferson and State of
Tennessee being weak in body but of sound & perfect mind & memory blessed be
almity God for the same do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in
manner and form following. First I give and bequeath to my son James my large
pot rack. I also give and bequeath to my sons William & Samuel the sum of Two
Dollars Each - I do give to my two daughters Jean Barns and Susanna Parks the sum
of two Dollars each. I do also give to my daughter Mary Crocket's three Children
John, William & Polly two Dollars each which said several Legacies or Sums of
money, I will and order shall be paid to the said Respective Legatees within
twelve month after my decease. I further give and divise to my son Kannedy his
heirs and assigns the land and plantation whereon I now live Containing One
hundred acres to hold to him the said Kaneday his heirs and assigns forever -
with this reserve that my Wife Jean shall live In the house whare I now live
during her life. I give and bequeath to my wife Jean & my son Kaneday all my
beds and house furniture, my horses Cattle hogs & Sheep and lastly as to all the
rest and remainder of my personal estate goods and Chattels of what kind and
nature soever - I give & bequeath the same to by beloved Wife and Son Kaneday,
and I appoint my Wife Jean Executrix and my son Kaneday Executor of this my last
Will and testament I hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In witness
whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the third day of April in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Signed, sealed published and William Finley (seal)
declared by the above named
William Finley to be his last
Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witness in the presence of the Testator.
Andw McCuistion
Richard (his mark) Grisham Junr
James McCuistin
State of Tennessee
Jefferson County June Sessions 1819
Then was the last Will and testament of William Finley Deceased, duly proven in open open Court and recorded
Joseph Hamilton Clerk
By his Dep Jos Hamilton Jr.
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