GIBSON COUNTY TN - WILLS - Shadrick H. Cole 1870 ******************************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Stephanie Carson Feldman ******************************************************************************* Transcribed by descendant, from a photocopy of the original. I have more information on this family and would like to hear from descendants. Shadrick COLE was born in Wake County, NC and married second, Nancy GOODWIN there. Some of his children stayed in Gibson County and others moved to Texas. p 173 Gibson County Court August Term 1870 Shadrick H Cole's Will In the name of God amen, I Shadrick H COLE of the County of Gibson and state of Tennessee, of the age sixty-six years, and being of sound mind and memory do make publish and decree this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say -First, that all my past debts shall be liquidated. -Second, I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy G COLE one sixth of all my real and personal estate, and I further bequeath enough of the necessaries of life to maintain her for twelve months according to law. -Third, I give and bequeath and devise to my daughter Susan Oliver, now Susan RICHARDSON, one sixth of all my real and personal estate. -Fourth, I give and devise to my daughter Sophronia Paralee, now the wife of J. M. DAVIS one sixth of all my real and personal estate. -Fifth, I give and bequeath to my daughter Emily Frances, now the wife of Robert DODSON, one sixth of my real and personal estate. -Sixth, I give and devise to my son James Monroe COLE one sixth of all my real and personal estate. -Seventh, I give and devise to my son Rufus H COLE one sixth of my real and personal estate. -Eighth, I give and devise to my daughter Martha Ann widow of John C FOSTER the sum of five dollars with that part heretofore set off for her. -Ninth, I give and devise to my daughter Sarah Jane, the wife of James EDWARDS, the sum of five dollars with that portion heretofore set apart for her. -Tenth, the sum of five dollars to each of my daughters, Martha Ann Foster and Sarah Jane Edwards, shall be deducted from the sixth portion of the several legateas, and paid over to them. -Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Robert J Dodson to be executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me wridden? -- In witness whereof, I have hereonto set my hand and seal, this 11th day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven. S H Cole The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed published and didar?ed by the said Shadrack H Cole, as aull? for his last will and testament, in presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thento Thomas Harris, Residing in Gibson Co. Tenn Louis Levay? " " " " "