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Will of Henry Butler.
The last will and testament
made by Henry Butler.
I, Henry Butler, of Sevier County
Tennessee, being of moderate health and of sound mind and disposing memory, do
hereby make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and
making void all other wills by me at any time heretofore made, and especially
one made on the 19th. day of February, 1895
First, It is my will that all of my just debts,
including my funeral expenses shall be paid out of any money or means on hand
at my death, or which may come into the hands of my Executors after my death.
Second, I will and devise to my son H.C. Butler
my home place where I now live, covering what was originally
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several tracts, all lying in the 4th. Civil
District of Sevier County Tennessee lying on the east side of the big East Fork
of Little Pigeon River, adjoining the land of Rilman Robertson on the North,
Maples and Wayland on the East, A.W. Butler and John Hodge on the South, and on
the West by said River, said described tract includes about twenty (20) acres
cut off from the Wayland place for timber to home place, another piece of about
(25 or 30) twenty five or thirty acres, which I bought off the Maples land, the
Clark Field and a part of a 50 acre entry which I got from David McMahan, known
as the Feezel Tract of entry, a part of this last named 50 acre tract, I have
heretofore given to my son A.W. Butler.
But this devise to said H.C. Butler is made on this
condition and with this understanding: That is to say, he is to take care
of my wife Martha R. Butler, and give her a home and support as long as she
lives, and it is understood that the old homestead and residence where we now
live shall be her home as long as she lives, if she desires to remain there on
the place, but should she survise me and desire to make her home elsewhere than
at the old home, then she is still to have a compfortable and decent support
from the said lands during her natural life and her support
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and care as aforsaid is made a specific charge on said
lands and which may be enforced by here at any time necessary. This
devise further includes as a condition, reasonable care for myself, such as I
might need during my natural life, from the said H.C. Butler.
As a third condition on which
said devise is made to the said H.C. Butler, he is to pay the following of my
heirs the amounts herein named as follows: Sallie Wayland my daughter, he
is to pay Three Hundred Dollars, to A.W. Butler the sum of Three Hundred
Dollars, to Belle Stuart my daughter the sum of Three Hundred Dollars.
These several sums are made charges on the lands
herein devised to the said H.C. Butler, and may be enforced if necassary
against him for the benefit of each.
If the said H.C. Butler should desire, by any arrangement
between himself and the above named parties, or any of them, he may pay said
sums at any time and take receipts therefor to protect him, this I leave to
him.
Third, I will and devise to my daughter Sallie
wayland, wife of J.W. Wayland, the tract of land on which she now lives in the
4th. Civil District of Sevier County
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item, on the South, by Robertson and W.W. Emert on the
West, containing about 160 acres, and includes part of the Maples Tract, used
for timber up to a conditional line made between the home farm and this land, I
especially reserve a road out of this land, throught what is known as the
Boadly Field for the use of the Home Farm, I also reserve the privilage of
water for the benefit of the Home Place and such right of ingress and egress as
may be necessary, so as to do the least damage to the lands herein devised, and
at the same time give reasonable convenience for the water aforsaid.
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The said Sallie Wayland has been living on said lands
for a long number of years, and it is my will that she shall account for no
rents or profits for the same, but that she take it free from any such
encumbrance. I value this land to her the said Sallie Wayland at $1400.00
Fourteen Hundred Dollars I have given her in money heretofore advanced to her
about Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars, and the sum to be paid her by the said
H.C. Butler will make the amount given her by me ($2000.00) Two Thousand
Dollars.
Fourth, I will and devise to my son the said
A.W. Butler, One Thousand Dollars which I have already advanced to him, in the
farm where he now lives, adjoining my home farm, but
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on which he is to pay no interest. I also will
and devise to said A.W. Butler my one half undivided interest in the G.W.
Trotter Farm lying the 5th. Civil District of Sevier County, at or
near Pigeon Forge, adjoining the lands of Pleas Trotter Heirs, F.L. Emert and
Blair Land on the South, the river and Maty Trotter and Stott on the North,
containing in all about (215) Two Hundred and Fifteen acres, I value to him
this land at ($2500.00) Two Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars, and he is to pay
to my daughter Belle Stuart the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars, and the rest I
give him, to make him Two Thousan Dollars ($2000.00) the same amount I
have given to Sallie Wayland.
The Fifteen Hundred Dollars shall be a specific charge
on said land, and be due and payable at my death, but should the parties
themselves see proper to change the time and terms of payment they can do so.
I also include in what I gave to said A.W. Butler in
the home farm a small piece of wood land for the benefit of said Home Place of
his, containing something like 15 or 20 acres, and includes about six acres
which I bought of atchley, this wood land is bounded by Red Maples, Tom Maples,
and my Home Farm, and separated from the latter by a conditional line made by
me, running up the Franklin
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Hollow with the branch or center, straight to the Tom
Maples land. This small tract I devise to said A.W. Butler, especially
for the benefit of timber to his Home Place, and it is my will that he shall
keep it and use it for that purpose, and should he see proper not to keep it
and use if for said purpose, it shall then fall back to my Home Farm and become
a part and parcel of it, and go with it.
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Fifth, I will and bequeath to my daughter Belle
Stuart, the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars to be paid to her by my son A.W.
Butler out of the land devises to him, as will be seen in item Four of this
will. Three Hundred Dollars to be paid to her by H.C. Butler, as
specified in Item Two of this my will, and I have already paid her the sum of
Two Hundred Dollars, which makes her Two Thousand, the same amount given to
Sallie Wayland and A.W. Butler.
Sixth, I will and devise to the Children of my
deceased daughter, N.M. Wallace, to wit: Ottie Wallace,
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price of Fourteen Hundred Dollars; I had given my said
daughter the said N.M. Wallace, in her life time the sum of Six Hundred
Dollars, which added to the value of the tract of land devised herein to her
children makes them and her the sum of Two Thousand Dollars which it has been
my purpose to give to and provide for all my children alike, making no
difference or distinction among them up to this amount.
Should any of said Wallace
heirs desire to sell or dispose of their interest in said tract of land so
willed to them, they may do so by giving receipts, or such other evidences of
payment and transfer as they see proper, and when the money representing the
purchase price, shall have been paid them, it is my will that their vendee
shall stand in their room and stead in my Will, and receive the amount so
devised to such one, I make this last provision because some or all of said
Wallace Children, as they become of age, or afterwards, may wish to dispose of
their interest in said land for money or other valuable consideration, rather
than to hold on to the land.
Seventh, I have valued the Home Farm where I now
live to H.C. Butler my son, at Two Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($2900.00),
which may be a little low, but it is charged
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with the support of my wife, should she survive me and
he is required to care for and provide for both her and myself as provided in
item two of this will; and this may be much or little, we cant tell.
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Eighth, It is my will that my Executors, as soon
as practicable after my death, shall sell at public sale, all of my personal
property then on hands, except such household and kitchen goods as my wife
might wish to retain, should she survive me, and divide the proceeds equally
among my four childred, viz: Sallie Wayland, A.W. Butler, BElle Stuart
and H.C. Butler I also direct that all money, notes or other choses in action
on hands at my death, de divided equally among my said four children just above
named in this item.
Ninth, It is my will that my wife the said
Martha R. Butler, shall have and control her own personal property, whether
money, notes or other kinds, and dispose of it as she may see proper, it not
being my purpose to in any way interfere with her property or her disposition
of it.
Tenth, I hereby appoint my two sons A.W. Butler
and H.C. Butler as my Executors to execute and carry out this my last
will. And I specially waive bond, and desire that they not be required to
give bond for this purpose, as I
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have confidence in them to do right and discharge
their full duty as herein required of them. All interlineations in the
hand writing of the draftsman were made and read before signing.
In witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand in the presence of witnesses, on this 24th. day
of February, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Two 1902.
Henry Butler.
We the undersigned parties,
were specially called by Henry Butler to witness the foregoing instrument which
he stated to us was his will, and he signed his name in our presence, and we
both signed the same in his presence and in the presence of each other.
This the day and date above written.
J.R. Penland
A.M. Paine.
Codicil.
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I Henry Butler, being of
sound mind and disposing memory and for reasons I deem good and satisfacorty to
myself, hereby make the following change in and amendment to the foregoing
will: That is to say on page four and in item four of said will I devised
a small tract of land containing about 15 or 20 acres and including about six
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Continued.
acres which I bought of atchley to my son A.W. Butler,
the description of said devise &c. begins in line 16 on said page 5 and
ends in line 21 on same page, with the word Atchley, the same small parcel of
land I now hereby devise and will to my son H.C. Butler, to go with his other
lands on Home Farm and A.W. Butler Farm, which the said H.C. Butler has now
bought, and I modify and revoke said part of said fourth item to this extent,
and no further or otherwise.
In witness whereof I hereto
set my hand, on this 26 day of February, 1906.
Henry Butler.
We the undersigned were
specially called as witnesses by said Henry Butler, who signed his name in our presence
to said above codicil, and we signed same as witnesses in his presence on same
day above shown.
J.R. PEnland
G.H. Wynn.
The within will was probated
by the County Court of Sevier County Tennessee, on the 21 day of Fenruary,
1917.
A.T. Marshall, Clerk.
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I James Roberts being impressed with the uncertainty of
life and the certainty of death do make and ordain this my last will and
testament.
Item first, I James Roberts and wife Mary
Roberts will have full control of all thier lands during thier life time and
all thier personal property and at thier death I want the two girls that is now
living at home, Margaret E. Roberts and Mary M. Roberts to be made equal in
personal property with the two that is married. I want the three girls
now living Margaret E. Mary M. and N.N. Shepherd to divide the home lands equally
between themselves and if they cant agree they are each of them to pick a
disinterested person to divide for them, and as Mary M. Roberts is not stout
and cannot stand hardship like Margaret E. Roberts I want Margaret E. Roberts,
if she out lives Mary M. to be well paid for all her trouble out of Marys
part. I want E.L. Maples to have the Snapp farm that she now lives on, 81
acres and if there is any personal property, after the two girls that is now
single, at home is made equal, they are to sell it or divide it among
themselves, all of them. The said E.L. Maples is the have a road from the
Snapp Lands to the big road leading to the Snapp Mill, this February the 3,
1897.
Will of James Roberts.
Continued.
his
James X Roberts.
Wit. John
Ogle.
mark
Wit. J.J. Stott.
I James Roberts make this
change in my will, as Mary M. Roberts has died since the above will was
wrote. I want E.L. Maples to have about 4 acres of land for timber, on
the divide on the ridge between the old farm and the Snapp Farm, which I will
run off and mark out later on, I want the rest of my land to be equally divided
between Margaret E. Roberts and N.N. Shepherd, I want Margaret to have the part
that the buildings is on, this February 26, 1904.
His
Wit. John
Ogle
James X Roberts.
mark
Wit. J.J. Stott.
Probated by the
A.T. Marshall, Clerk.
WILL OF Wm. SIMS.
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Seviervill
I, Wm Sims of Sevier County Tennessee, Do make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1. I bequeath to my wife Lena., my fourth
interest in my Mothers farm, if she remains my widow until my mothers death.
Item. 2. I bequeath to my mother my big pair of
mules, namely Bill and John, also all my farming implements, such as binder,
mower, cultivator and plows, and others that might be mentioned, also one farm
wagon.
Item. 3. I bequeath to my wife Lena., My horse,
saddle, bridle and blanket.
Item. 4. I bequeath to my wife Lena, and mother,
my buggy and harness.
Item. 5. I bequeath to my mother my six young
cattle.
Item. 6. I bequeath to my wife Lena and mother,
plenty of corn and hay to feed teh stock they now have on hands, if there be
any surplus, to sell the same and divide the money equally.
Lastly. I hereby
nominate and appoint mary Sims, my mother, sole executor of this my last will
and testament.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this
16, day of February,
1917.
Wm. Sims.
WILL OF Wm. SIMS.
CONTINUED.
Witnesses.
L.D. Robertson
J.J. Sims.
Probated by the County Court, March, 9, 1917.
A.T. Marshall, Clerk
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WILL OF ISAAC. L.
ANDES,.
I, Issac L Andes, by in good health, and having a
sound and disposing mind, and knowing that all have to die, do make this my last
will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all others heretofore made
by me.
I, I desire that all of my just debts, doctor
bill and funeral expenses be paid out of whatever moneys that may be on hands.
II... I will and bequeath to my wife, Mary A. Andes a
home stead and dower out of my realestate, and such personal property as is
exempted by law.
III... I will and bequeath to my daughter, Sarah E
Houk and her heirs, in addition to the lands conveyed to her by deed, a small
tract of land adjoining her place,. Beginning on a pine a corner to her
tract, then a South course to a poplar, corner at the corner of the fence, then
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CONTINUED.
with the fence a south east course to a pine, then
with said fence a N.E. course to a pine, corner, then with said fence N.W. to a
oak, still with said fence a West course to Gorman line, then with Gorman and
the fence to the beginning.
IV... I will and bequeath to my son James M Andes one
half interest in and to the tract of land, or the consideration therefor,
conveyed to J.M. and R.B. Andes by deed, dated Nov. 23, 1909., as his entire
interest in my estate.
V... I will and bequeath to my son Robert B Andes, one
half interest in and to the tract of land, or the consideration therefor, conveyed
to J.M. and, R.B. Andes by deed dated Nov, 23. 1909., as his entire interest
in my estate.
VI... I will and devise that my realestate be
partitioned equally between William, John, George. W, Mary Andes, Virginia
Wayland, and the heirs of M.A. Trotter, the said Trotter heirs getting a one
sixth interest.
VII... I will and bequeath that the remainder of my
personal property be sold, and the proceeds, and what money I may have after my
debts and funeral expenses are paid, be equally divided between my wife, Mary.
A., William, John George. W., Mary Andes, and Virginia P Wayland and the
Trotter heirs.
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CONTINUED.
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VIII... My will and desire is, that if any of my heirs
should bring suit to est aside this will, that they be disinherited, and their
portion be distributed according to the spirit of this will.
I also appoint W.A. Andes as my Administrator.
Signed and sealed in the presence of the witnesses
signed below. This 7, day of November, 1912.
I.L. Andes.
Witnesses. Jesse. Atchley.
S.E. Atchley.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County
Tennessee. on the 14, day of May, 1917. A.T.
Marshall. Clerk.
WILL OF ETTA MAPLES.
State of Tennessee, Sevier
County.
Know all men by these presents, That, I, Mrs. Etta
Maples wife of P. Maples, being in exceeding bad health, but still strong in mind,
and realizing fully that I may not live so verry long, do this day make my only
and last will and testament. To wit: I am possessed of certain
assetts, consisting first, of a (1/4) one fourth interest in a certain parcel
or tract of three acres of land, lying in
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CONTINUED.
the State of California, and in San Diego County,
situated in what is known as fairfield, near what is known as the scelt
Works. I am of opinion that the deed does not show my interest, but Mr.
Maples will certify to my 1/4, personal interest in said tract or parcel of
land, shown the deeds od record.
I also hold in my own name one note on my husband, P
Maples for the sum of one hundred dollars, with its accrued interest, and at
present I have on deposit in the Sevier County Bank, situated in the town of
Sevierville, the sum of ($225.00.) two hundred and twenty five Dollars, on
which I shall draw from time to time for my own use so long as I shall live, I
am also carrying an insurance policy, on the American National Insurance
Company, of Galveston Texas. for the sum of (#248.00.) two hundred and forty
eight dollars, I am also possessed of certain household and kitchen furniture,
on or in the premises where I and my husband now reside in Sevierville.
These are all my assetts so far as I know at present, except one watch, and
some jewelry.
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Now in case of my demise or death, my will is, that my
interest in the said California property be disposed of to the best advantage
to my estate. That the said $100.00.
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CONTINUED.
note be collected and that whatever of the bank
deposit should be left at my death shall be by my executor collected, (I may
have to draw on said bank deposit during my sickness,) and my will is, that all
these several matters or their proceeds be given or turned over to my son C.W
Reagan, (except theproceeds of said policy.) who is at present serving in the
United States Navy.
My will and wish is that mu husband, P. Maples keep for
his own use all my household and kitchen furniture.
It is also my will and wish, that my hubsan to whom
the insurance is made, be authorized to collect the sum of said policy, that
from it he pay for all my funeral expenses, including a reasonably nice
monument, and after all these expenses be met, he may keep all theremainder,
(if any,) for his own persoal use and benefit. I also appoint my husband,
Mr. P. Maples executor of my estate, and he is hereby authorized and empowered
to do, and wind up all my personal affairs, and I also allow that he shall not
be required to make bond for the proper execution of my said will. I am
possessed of one nice ladies watch, and some jewelry and rings, I will these
effects as a whole, to my son C.W. Reagan forever. I have heard this will
read and understand fully all of its contents, and I herewith sign
WILL OF ETTA MAPLES,
CONTINUED.
it for all the purposes and intents therein
contained. This Feruary 10 1917.
Mrs. Etta Maples.
Witness. P.T. Haggard.
Witness. James H Coffelt.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County
Tennessee, on the 26, day of May, 1917.
A.T. Marshall
County Court Clerk.
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WILL OF THOMAS H. KEAR.
State of Tennessee, Sevier
County.
I, Thomas. H. Kear, being of sound mind and of
disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby
revoking all others heretofore made by me.
First... It is my will and I desire that my wife
Charlota. Kear have at my death, my certain tract of land, lying and being on
the waters of Middle Creek, adjoining the lands of Albert Ward, M.P. Thomas,
and others, containing nine and nine tenths acres, it being the lands purchased
from the said M.P. Thomas. I therefore will and bequeath said lands
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CONTINUED.
to my wife Charlota. Kear, and her heirs, she having
assisted me in paying for the same.
In witness whereon, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my seal, this 31,st day of December, 1907., in the presence of M.P.
Thomas and A.T. Marshall.
his.
Thomas. H. X. Kear.
mark
The foregoing will was signed in our presence and
acknowledged to be this last will of the teatator, Thomas H. Kear, and we
signed the same at the request of the testator, and in his presence, and in the
presence of each other, the day and date above written.
M.P. Thomas.
A.T. Marshall.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County
Tennessee. July 30,
1917. A.T.
Marshall. Clerk.
WILL OF H.G. UNDERWOOD.
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I, H.G. Underwood being of sound mind and memory, and
realizing the fraities of life, and the certainty of death, do hereby make and
publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me
made at any time.
1,st. I direct that all of my just debts,
including funeral expenses, and a respectable monument to mark my last resting
place be paid out of my personal estate, together with the expenses of
administration.
2,nd. I bequeath to my beloved wife Ida. M.
Underwood, all the remainder of my personal estate, including stock, tools,
household and kitchen furniture for her use and benefit so long as she remains
my widow, and at her decease, or remariage, to be divided equally between my
three children, viz, R. Ralph. Underwood, Allie. K. Huffaker and F. Don
Underwood.
3,d, I bequeath to my beloved wife Ida. M.
Underwood during the term of her widow-hood all the realestate that I may die
possessed of for her sole and separate use during such period, and at her
remariage or decease, I direct that all of said realestate shall be divided
between my two sons to wit: R. Ralph. Underwood, and F. Don Underwood in the
manner hereinafter set out, said realestate having been transferred to me by
two separate and distinct deeds, 1,st.
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CONTINUED.
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made by I N. Underwood, on the 24, day of March,
1898, 2,nd, by O.L. Underwood on 31,st, day of August, 1909., deeds for which
were registered in the Registers office in Sevierville, Tenn. on the 31,st, day
of January 1899, in book deeds Z. page 443, and on 14, day of January 1911, in
book 19 page 220 respectively. Now I bequeath to my son, R. Ralph.
Underwood the following tract, it being most of the tract transferred to me by
O.L. Underwood, and bounded as follows: Beginning on an ash on the bank of
Dumplin Creek, corner with Henry lands, and running with same, N.23.W.28 poles
to a walnut, N.16.W, 43 poles to a stake in head of spring, N.60.E.47 poles to
a stone near a house, corner with Huffaker, then a direct line something like
same course to a stake, the same being an original corner in the deed made by
I.N. Underwood to me, the same being corner No 9. in said deed, S.21.E 30 poles
to a hickory, S 70. 1/2.W 8 poles and 17 links to a small black oak, S 21.1/2.E
to a stake in Dumplin Creek, then down the creek as it meanders to the
beginning.
I bequeath to my son F. Don. Underwood all the
remainder of my real estate, which includes the lands transferred to me by I.N.
Underwood, and the remainder of the lands transferred to me by O.L. Underwood,
that is not included
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CONTINUED.
in the description of the lands bequeathed to R Ralph
Underwood.
Now I direct that for and in consideration of the
above bequests, that R. Ralph. Underwood and F. Don. Underwood, shall each pay
to my daughter, Allie K Huffaker, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars,
($250.00.) each, said sums to be paid after they come into possession of said
lands or real estate, and then no interest is chargable or collectable on the
same.
I hereby appoint R. Ralph.
Underwood and F. Don. Underwood as executors of this my last will and
testament, and they are hereby excused from making bond, or otherwise
qualifying,.
I further direct that R. Ralph. Underwood shall have a
right to pass in and out over lands bequeathed to F. Don. Underwood, by wagon
or other means of conveyance, at or by way the present private road, from the
public road to the point where said private road strikes the land bequeathed to
said R. Ralph Underwood.
In witness whereof, I, H.G. Underwood have to this my
last will and testament, subscribed my name. This 21,st day of Feb. 1917.
H.G. Underwood.
WILL OF H.G. UNDERWOOD,
CONTINUED.
Subscribed by the testator in
the presence of each of us, and at the same time declared by him to be his last
will and testament, and thereupon we at the request of the tstator, and in his
presence sign our names hereto as witnesses.
This 21 day of Feb,
1917. E.L. McCall.
W.S. Underwood.
Codicil. No 1.
And I, H.G. Underwood, further make this my will, that
my wife Ida Underwood shall receive in full the benefit of my Junior policy,
made to me on Feb, 23. 1909. and is numbered 34 in said order, and there is
nothing to be construed in this will that will debar her from having the amount
that said policy for, to be hers and to use for her own benefit, as she sees so
to do. This codicil made on this July 19 1917.
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H.G. Underwood.
Subscribed by the testator in
the presence of each of us, and at the same time declared by him to us, to be
his codicil No. 1. and thereupon, we we at the request of the testator, and in
his presence signed our names hereto as witnesses to this codicil, No. 1.
WILL OF H.G. UNDERWOOD,
CONTINUED.
This July 19.
1917.
E.L. McCall.
W.S. Underwood.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County Tennessee,
on the 11 day of August, 1917.
A.T. Marshall.
County Court Clerk
WILL OF N.E. TROTTER.
I, N.E. Trotter, of Sevier County Tennessee, being of
sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and
testament, hereby revoking and making void any and all other wills by me
heretofore made.
First.
It is my will, and I direct that all of my just debts
and funeral expenses be paid out of such property as my be on hand at my death
or that may be produced on the farm after my death, and my wife Mary. E.
Trotter, should she survive me, shall have control of the disposition of such
personal property as can be best spared from the family, to pay my debts.
WILL OF N.E. TROTTER.
CONTINUED.
Second.
I will and bequeath to my wife Mary. E. Trotter, all
the personal property of which I may die seized and possessed, and she is
authorized to sell such of said property as she may think best to pay debts and
funeral expenses.
Third.
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I will and bequeath to my said wife, Mary. E. Trotter,
my lands, lying on Middle Creek, in the 4 Civil District of Sevier County
Tennessee, and adjoining thelands of T.D.W. McMahan, L.D. Webb, and the Marshall
lands, for and during her natural life, she to have the use, benefits and
profits therefrom during her natural life, and at her death, said lands shall
be sold, and the proceeds thereof equally divided among my children then
living, and should any of them die leaving children, then the share of such
deceased child or children, shall go to their children surviving them.
Fourth.
It is my will, and I direcy, that should my said wife
die before my youngest child reaches the age of twenty one years, that said
farm shall be kept and used for their support and maintenance, until the
youngest child is twenty one years of age, and said land shall not be sold and
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CONTINUED.
divided among my childrenas herein above provided,
until the death of my wife, or until my youngest child shall attain the age of
twenty one years.
Fifth.
It is my will that all of my unmarried children, who
desire to do so, may have a home with my wife on the farm, they to aid in
making a support for the family.
Sixth.
I hereby appoint, E.O. McMahan, Executor of this will,
and he is hereby authorized to carry out this will relative to the sale of the
real estate, and he is authorized and directed to sell said lands herein above
willed; to the highest and best bidder, on such terms as he may deem proper;
said lands to be sold as herein above provided, after the death of my said
wife, and my said children have all attained the age of twenty one years I
authorize my said Executor to make deed to said lands, to the purchaser
thereof, in as full and ample a manner as I could do, if living. In case
of the death of said E.O. McMahan, herein named as executor of this will, I
hereby authorize the Quorum County Court of Sevier County, to appoint an
Executor of this will, and when so appointed, and qualified, shall have as full
power to execute this will as
WILL OF N.E. TROTTER,
CONTINUED.
the Executor herein appointed by me. Given under
my hand and seal, on 20 of June, 1917.
N.E. Trotter.
The foregoing will was signed in the presence of the
undersigned witnesses, by the testator, and we each signed same in the presence
of the testator, and at his request, and in the presence of each other, on this
20 day of June, 1917.
J.B. De.Lozier
R.A. Rambo
T.D.W. McMahan,
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County,
Tennessee, on the 15, day of August, 1917.
A. T. Marshall. Clerk
WILL OF WILEY GRIFFEY.
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I, Wiley Griffey, of Sevier County, Tennessee, being
of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make and publish this my last
will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time heretofore
made.
First.
I will and direct that all of my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid by my Executrix out of any funds coming into her hands
belonging to my estate.
Second.
I give and bequeath to my wife Eula. Belle Griffey, in
her own right, all of my household goods and furnishings and personal effects
and all my farming tools, implements and machinery and all the live stock,
feed, grain and provisions and other supplies which I may have on hand at my
death.
Third.
I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my
property, of whatsoever kind or character, and wheresoever located, both real
and personal, which I may own, or which I may have power to dipose of at my
death, unto my wife Eula. Belle Griffey, in trust, for herself and my child, Edith
Griffey and any other children which I may hereafter have by my said wife Eula
Belle Griffey; and I direct my
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CONTINUED.
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said wife Eula Belle Griffey, as trustee hereunder, as
soon after my death as practicable, to sell all of my personal property or real
estate not already hereinabove disposed of and convert the same into
cash. And for this purpose I grant her full authority to sell said
personal property or real estate in any manner or upon any terms that she may
deem advisable, either at public or private (at the cose of the first page the
following names are signed, Wiley Griffey. Witnesses. J.E. Newman, H.I. Smith,
and M.G. Pollard.) sale, and to deliver possession of, and pass title to same,
and to make all necessary conveyances to this end. I further direct that
my said wife, as soon thereafter as practicable, shall invest the said proceeds
in the purchase of a farm to be occupied as a home by her and my said child or
children, title to said lands to be vested in my said wife Eula. Belle Griffey,
and in my daughter Edith Griffey and any other children that I may hereafter
have by my said wife, in equal shares as tenants in common. And my wife
Eula Belle Griffey, as trustee hereunder, is given the sole and exclusive right
to manage, control and operate said farm, and to use, expend and dispose of the
proceeds thereof and of any other funds remaining in her hands after the
purchase of said farm in
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CONTINUED.
any way that she may deem proper or advisable and to
the best interest of herself and my said child or children, until the said
Edith Griffey or any other children that I may hereafter have by my said wife,
becomes twenty one years of age, she not being required to report or account to
any one therefor, and her discretion and action in these matters to be final
and binding upon all parties concerned.
Fourth.
I hereby nominate my wife Eula. Belle Griffey as
Exectrix of this my last will and testament, and direct that she be excused
from giving bond as such executrix.
In testimony whereof, I, the said Wiley Griffey,
having set my hand to this my will, contained in two sheets of paper, upon each
of which I have also written my name, at my residence in Sevier County
Tennessee, this 21,st, day of August, 1917.
Wiley Griffey.
Signed by the said testator, Wiley Griffey, as his
last will in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and
in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as
witnesses. J.E. Newman.
H.I. Smith
M.G. Pollard.
WILL OF WILEY GRIFFEY,
CONTINUED.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County,
Tennessee, on the 27 day of August, 1917.
A.T. Marshall. Clerk.
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WILL OF J.M. RAMBO.
DECEASED.
I, J.M. Rambo of Sevier County Tenn, being of sound
mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, ordain and publish, this as my last
will and testament, hereby revoking and making void any and all other wills by
me heretofore made.
First: I will and direct that all of my just
debts, and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate, as soon after my death as
can be reasoably be done.
Second: I will and bequeath to my wife Ellen
Rambo, all the property, both real and personal, that I may die seized and
possessed of, to use and control for and during her natural life, she to have the
income, rents or profits from the same for the support and maitenance of
herself and family during her natural life, and at her death, I will that all
the property belonging to my estate shall go to my children equally, to wit: to
Muncy Rambo, Myrtle Rambo, Frank Rambo, Stanley Rambo, Lucy Rambo and Adis
Rambo Hounshell, and should eitherof my children die before they
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DECEASED. CONTINUED.
come into possession of the property herein bequeathed
to them, leaving children surviving them, then their share or shares shall go
to their surviving children, and should any of them die witout issue, his or
her share shall go to the surviving brothers and sisters, and and to the
children of any deceased brother or sister. Robert Hounshell and his wife
Adis Hounshell, (who is my daughter has borrowed from Dr, P.E. Walker, the sum
of $2100.00., for which I am surety for them, this money having been borrowd to
invest in real estate, and was so invested; Now therefore should I, or my
estate have to pay said note, or any part thereof, I direct that the amount so
paid by me, or by my estate shall be charged to my daughter, Adis Hounshell,
and shall be deducted from her part of my estate, the remainder of her share,
if any, will be paid to her by my Executors.
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Third. Should any of my children desire to sell
their interest in the real estate herein above willed, before the death of
their mother, Ellen Rambo, I direct that they shall only sell their said interest
to their brothers or sisters, as it is my intention and purpose, that my real
estate shall be kept together, and remain the property of my family until the
death of my said wife, Ellen Rambo, and should any of them sell to any of my
other children, such
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DECEASED. CONTINUED.
sale shall be, and is hereby authorized by me, but any
other shall be void.
Fourth: I will and direct that my wife Ellen
Rambo, may sell and convey a small tract or peice of land which I now own,
known as the McPherson tract, containing about 60 acres more or less, it
adjoins my other lands, and should she desire to sell same, the boundary to be
sold by her shall be surveyed and plated out before sale is made, and I direct
and authorize my said wife to execute a deed for same to the purchaser, and
when such deed is made by her, as my widow, it shall be as binding in the
conveyance of said tract of land, as if I should have made and executed same in
my life time.
Fifth. I hereby name and request, that my sons,
Muncy and Frank Rambo, be appointed the Executors of this will, and should they
desire to not qualify and act as Executors, then I nominate my nephew Robert.
A. Rambo, as the Executor of this will, and he may act as such, in conjunction
with my sons above named, or he may act alone as may be agreed upon by
them. The foregoing will was written from my dictation, and was read and
explained to me before I signed same, and I fully understand the contents of
the same, and the same is my true, last will and testament.
WILL OF J.R. RAMBO.
DECEASED. CONTINUED.
Given under my hand and Seal, on this 2 day of
August, 1915.
J.M. Rambo. (Seal)
We the undersigne witnesses, signed this paper
writing, as attesting and subscribing witnesses, at the special request of J.M.
Rambo, the testator, and signed same in his presence and in the presence of
each other, on the 2 day of August,
1915.
A.H. Love. (Seal.)
R.D. Marshall. (Seal.)
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County
Tennessee, on the 3,d, day of October, 1917.
A.T. Marshall. Clerk
WILL OF H.S. HARDIN
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I, Harvey S. Hardin, Sevierville Tennessee, Rout, 5,
being of sound mind and disposinf memory, do hereby make and publish this my
last will and testament, revoking all other wills by me heretofore made.
Item. 1, It is my will that all of my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid out of my estate as soon after my death as can well be
done.
Item. 2, It is my will and I devise to my wife Mary
Harden all of my estate, both real and personal, for her use and benefit,
control and management during her life, should she survive me. I give to
her absolutely, a time deposit I have in the Bank of Sevierville, for $113.93.
Item. 3, All such portion of my personal estate no
used by my said wife, I desire that in her life time at such times as she deems
best, she shall give to my children in such amounts as she may deem proper and
right, with this exception, my two daughters Mary Lawson and Susan Benson shall
have the personal property, or proceeds thereof, remaining at the death of my
wife, to the Amt, each of $125.00, but not in excess of that amount.
Item. 4. I have heretofore paid for and procured
deeds made to my son John Harden for the farm where he lives,
WILL OF H.S. HARDIN.
CONTINUED.
known as the Fox farm, which amount so paid, I devise
to him, except a note of $200.00 he owes me.
Item. 5. I give and devise, at the death of my wife
to my sons Wm. Harden and Jacob Harden for their lives, with remainder to their
respective heirs, all of my home farm, except that portion North West of the
following line, Beginning at a Post Oak stump in A.C. Romines line, then to the
gap in farm road leading to New Era, thence to the branch at John McMahans
line, which portion I desire sold, and the proceeds used first in the payment
of debts if necessary, then divided equally among my children.
I hereby nominate and appoint Jacob Harden Executor of
this my last will. Witness my hand this November, 8 1917.
his
Harvey. S. Harden
mark
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Signed by the said Harvey. S. harden, as and for his last
will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who at his request
and in his presence have subscribed our names hereto as attesting witnesses,
the day and date above
written.
A.C. Romines.
S.M. Davenport
WILL OF H.S. HARDIN.
CONTINUED.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County,
Tennessee, on the 1,st, day of December, 1917. A.T. Marshall.
County Court Clerk
WILL OF PINK MAPLES.
Know all men by these presents, that I, Pink Maples,
now nearly 70, (seventy,) years old, being in exceedingly bad health but
perfectly clear in mind, do hereby make this my last will and testament:
That is to say, I am possessed of certain properties to wit: I own a 1/4. (one
fourth,) interest in a small ranch, situated in San.Diego County California,
laying in what is known as the Rayfield Addition, near the big salt
works. I also have a note of $780.00, (Seven hundred and eighty dollars,
bearing interest from Oct, 1, 1917,.) Same is deposited in a box in
Sevier County Bank, I also have on deposit in Sevier County Bank, between
$800.00. $900.00., (Eight and Nine hundred dollars,) on which I shall draw as
necessaties requires, I own my deceased wifes estate something like $125.00,
(one hundred and twenty five dollars.), I also owe Red Ogle $70.00, (seventy
dollars,) as Executor of the estate of my wife Etta Maples.
WILL OF PINK MAPLES.
CONTINUED.
My will is that all debts be paid at my death, that
all of my funeral expenses be paid out of said money.
My will is also, that a nice set of tomb stones be set
at the head of my grave, not to exceed $40.00. (Forty dollars,) and that a set
of tomb stones be placed at the grave of my wife Etta, not to exceed $25.00,
(twenty five
dollars, also that a set of tomb stones be placed at
the grave of my wife Florence, not to exceed, $15.00. (fifteen dollars,)
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I wish to mention the name of J.W. Inman, the man to
furnish the tomb stones. Now after all these several debts have been
paid, my will is, that the remainder be divided as follows I give to my sons
Arthur G. Maples and Mell A Maples, all the interest I have in said California
ranch.
I give to my son Mack Maples $10.00, (ten dollars,) I
give to mymy friend Walker Maples $10.00 (ten dollars,) because of his goodness
of heart. Now my will is that whatever is left of my estate may be
divided equally to my four daughters, and two sons, Julia East, Leah Gorman
Belle Jones Josie Rogers, and James C. Maples and Sam Maples.
Pink Maples. (Maker.)
WILL OF PINK MAPLES.
CONTINUED.
Attest.
Mrs Hazel Maples.
Mr. J.C. Maples.
I suggest the name of H.D. Bailey when he shall have
made sufficient bond.
The foregoing will was probated by the County Court of
Sevier County Tennessee, on December 27 1917.
A. T. Marshall. Clerk
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF JOHN. R. LAYMAN
State of Tennessee.
Sevier County.
I, John. R. Layman, of Sevier County Tennessee, being
of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and
testament, hereby making void any and all other wills be me heretofore made.
First: I will amd direct that all of just debts
and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my death as convenient.
Second. I will and bequeath to my wife Mae. C.
Layman, should she survive me, the sum of One thousand, ($1000.00.) Dollars, to
be paid her by my Executor, out of any money belonging to my estate.
WILL OF JOHN. R. LAYMAN.
CONTINUED.
Third: The remainder of my estate both personal
property and realestate, I will and bequeath to my daughter, Lucile layman,
which shall be paid to a regular and legally appointed guardian for her, should
she be a minor at the time of my death.
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I will and bequeath to my said daughter, Lucile
Layman, the tract and lot of land that I own in the State of Florida, near
Panama City, conveyed to me by St, Andrews Bay, Farm and Fruit, Co., and I direct
and empower my Executor or Executrix, and the Guardian of my said daughter,
Lucile Layman, to sell said realestate, and make deed to the
purchaser for the same, if in their judgment it is for
the best interest of my said daughter to sell said real estate.
Fourth: I hereby appoint my wife, Mae. C.
Layman, Executrix of this will, and I direct that she shall not be required to
give bond as such Executrix, bond being waived by me, should my said wife
refuse to qualify as Executrix of my estate, I authorize her to nominate and
name a suitable person as Executor for my estate, and direct that the Court
appoint the person so named by her.
The foregoing will was dictated by me, and was reduced
to writing on Typewriter, in my presence, and from my
WILL OF JOHN. R. LAYMAN.
CONTINUED.
dictation, and was read and fully explained to me
before I signed my name thereto.
Given under my hand and seal, on this 12.th, day of
April. 1917.
John. R. Layman.
The foregoing will was signed by the testator in the
presence of the undersigned witnesses, who were specially called to witness the
signing of the same by the Testator, and we signed same as witnesses in the
presence of the Testator, and in the presence of each other, the Testator
declared the same to be his last will and testament.
Signed on the 12 day of April, 1917.
J.S.
Ballard.
R. D.
Marshall.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County
Tennessee, on January. 10, 1918.
A.T. Marshall. Clerk
WILL OF SIDNEY R JONES.
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8--/.13-./.1917.
State of Tennessee, Sevier County.
I, Sidney. R. Jones, make this my last will and
testament, My will is that all of my personal property, goods and chattels be
sold at a sale, and out of the proceeds of
sale, I want my funeral expense and Doctor bills, and
all expenses and debts paid, out of the remainder there must be a decent tomb
stone put up to my grave, if there be any money left, it must be divided equally
with my beloved husband, W.C. Jones heirs, also includinf Charles Roberts, a
step-son of W.C. Jones. Sidney. R. Jones.
Attest W.R. Smith
S.S. Watson
George Atchley
(I will name my Executive, (Executor.) S.S. Watson, or
G.R. Layman, in case Watson dont serve.)
Probated by the County Court, December, 27 1917.
A.T. Marshall. Clerk
WILL OF GEORGE BLALOCK
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In the name of God, Amen:
The 27, day of january, 1910., In the year of our Lord
Nineteen hundred and ten, I george Blalock of Sevierville Tenn, R.F.D. No.
10. Gentlemen: Being through the blessings of God in a sound state
of mind and memory, but calling to mind the frail tenor of life, and that it is
appointed to all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and
testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I recommend my soul
into the hands of Almighty God, who give it me, and the disposal of my body, I
leave to the entire discresion of my friends, and with respect to my worldly
estate, I give and bequeath and dispose of it in the manner and proportions
here following, First: I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved
wife Elizabeth, all of my property both real and personal, except one mowing machine
that I want sold, either at public or private sale, which ever way they will
bring the most money, also one set of black-smith tools, and a part of run gear
of two horse wagon, but the black smith tools to be sold only at the option and
discresion of my wife Elizabeth, and the proceeds applied to the payment of my
debts, and I also will and bequeath to Samuel Wilson, my oldest son, one dollar
in full of all his interest in my
WILL OF GEORGE BLALOCK.
CONTINUED.
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estate, to be paid to him by the Executor of this my
will and testament, and after the death of my wife Elizabeth and the arival of
my son George at the age of twenty one years of age, I will and bequeath my
real estate to be sold at public sale, and the proceeds equally divided, or
sold at public or private sale as the following named heirs may elect, and the
money equally divided, and also my personal property that may be on hand at the
time, except the household and kitchen furniture which is hereby willed and
bequeathed to my wife Elizabeth, and the names of the heirs is as follows Mary
Jane, the heirs of J.M. Dixon. (Elizabet, Anjaline. Frank Sam and Robert Dixon)
the heirs of Henry Harison, (Maude, Liley, Fred, Rocksy and Roy.) J.R., W.W.,
M.E., R.J., S.E. and George. L., and I hereby appoint as Executor of this my
last will and testament, my son William Walter Blalock, to execute this my last
will and testament, and he the said W W Blalock not required to give bond for
the performance of his duties.
This Nov. 14. day of Nov, 1915.
George, Blalock.
Attest J.A. Justus.
Attest H. Hurst.
WILL OF GEORGE BLALOCK.
CONTINUED.
Probated by the County Court of Sevier County
Tennessee, on the 4 day of February, 1918.
A.T. Marshall. Clerk
WILL OF JAMES A HUFF.
I, James A Huff of Sevierville, R.# 1. Sevier County
Tenn, being of sound mind, and considering the uncertainty of life, do
therefore make and declare this to be my last will and testament.
First: I order and direct that my Executor
herein after named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses, as soon after my
decease as conveniently may be.
Second: After payment of such funeral expenses
and debts, I give, devise and bequeath unto N.J. Huff, my wife, all my lands,
consisting of several small tracts, also all my personal estate, consisting of
monies, 1/2, interest in a gasoline corn-mill and crusher, 1/2, interest in a
corn planter, all the live stock on hand, one double foot plow, and one horse
cultivator, all my carpenter tools, and all other farming tools, or any thing
not mentioned herein that I own.
WILL OF JAMES A HUFF.
CONTINUED.
Lastly: I appoint J.A. Sutton to be Executor of
this my last will and testament. This 20 day of Dec. 1917.
J.A. Huff.
Attest J.E. Sutton.
J.L. England.