BLOUNT COUNTY, TN - WILLS - Robert Lauderdale, 19 Dec 1808
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Blount County, Tennessee Will Book Number 1, 1799-1858
Last Will of Robert Lauderdale;
 
In the name of God, Amen.  I Robert Leatherdale (Lauderdale) of the County Of 
Blount and the State of Tennessee, being of sound and perfect mind and Memory, 
Blessed be God, on this 19th. of December in the year of out Lord 1808, make 
and publish this my last Will and testament in the manner following; that is 
to say; First I give and bequeath to my Three youngest boys, David, Jeremiah 
and Joseph, each one horse the coming of age. and Sarah my daughter, one 
saddle and one cow and a bed and clothes. The balance to be left to my wife 
Sarah and my son William for to be disposed in the best manner as long as they 
live, and equally divided amongst the legatees.  And I hereby make and ordain 
Sarah, my wife, and son Robert executors of this my last Will and testament.  
In witness where of I the said Robert Leatherdale have to this my last will 
and testament set my hand and seal this day and year above written.

Signed: Robert Leatherdale
 
Witness John James 
Witness James Princanoun