JEFFERSON COUNTY, TN - WILLS - John Longacre, 17 Jan 1813
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In the name of God Amen I John Longacre of Jefferson County and State of 
Tennessee being in a tolerable state of health and of sound mind, and good 
understanding, but at the same time considering the uncertainty of life, and 
certainty of death, do hereby make this my last will and testament, denying 
all former wills or testaments made by me or in my name, do make and 
constitute this present testament deannuling all former wills or testaments 
which are or have been made by me or my name....first I give my body to the 
earth from whence it came to be decently buried at the discretion of my 
Executors. I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Ann Longacre the one 
third part of all my estate, both real and personal, to have and to hold the 
same during her natural life. Secondly I give and bequeath to my well beloved 
son Joseph Longacre my large house bible in addition to a tract of land 
containing one hundred and twenty seven acres which I have heretofore deeded 
to him as the records will show. Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my well 
beloved son John Longacre one hundred and ninety one acres of land lying on 
Holston River, it being the place where my said son John now lives but my said 
son John Longacre shall pay unto my daughter Rachel now wife to Thomas 
Williams thirty dollars, also he shall pay to my daughter Ann Longacre now 
wife to Andrew Longacre the sum of fifty dollars also him the said John 
Longacre shall pay to my daughter Elizabeth Longacre the sum of fifty dollars, 
which three daughters legacies amounting to one hundred and thirty dollars is 
to be paid by my said son John unto my aforesaid daughters in satisfaction for 
the aforesaid land which I have bequeathed him as said land is of more value 
than the lands I have given to his other brothers. I give and bequeath unto my 
well beloved son Thomas Longacre two tracts of land adjoining each other 
containing together two hundred and three acres including my dwelling 
plantation. I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Williams thirty dollars 
to be paid her by my aforesaid son John Longacre as above mentioned. I also 
give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Longacre fifty dollars to be paid by my 
son John Longacre as above mentioned. I also give and bequeath to my daughter 
Elizabeth Longacre fifty dollars to be paid by my aforesaid son John Longacre 
as above mentioned. I also hereby make ordain and appoint my well beloved son 
John Longacre and my beloved brother Benjamin Longacre as my true and lawful 
Executors for to settle all my worldly affairs after my death as also to see 
to and have this my last will and testament punctually performed in all and 
every respect. Given under my hand and seal this 17 day of January 1813. 

				John Longacre (Seal)

In presents of Dan Hull, Thomas Longacre, John Garritson.