KNOX COUNTY, TN - WILLS - James A. Doughty, 16 Nov 1896
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The will of James A. Doughty, December Term, 1896, Knoxville.

I, James A. Doughty, of Knoxville Tennessee, being of sound mind and disposing 
memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, revoking all 
others by me heretofore made.

I.
I will and direct that my funeral expenses and my just debts be paid as soon 
after my death as possible.

II.
I will and bequeath to my wife, Adelia A. Doughty, all of my house and kitchen 
furniture. I have three portraits of myself I will and bequeath, one to my 
daughters, Mary Jane, Parolee, my wife to have her choice.

III.
What moneys, notes or accounts that may be collected by my executor due me 
from any source, except from the sale of my real estate, I will and direct 
that it be equally among my wife and my daughters, Mary Jane Doughty and 
Paralee Gallaher.

IV.
I will and direct that my executor sell my real estate as soon after my death 
as is practicable, taking what time he may deem is to the best interest of all 
concerned and to make a deed to the purchaser for the same. The terms of sale 
I leave to the sound judgment and discretion of my executor.

The proceeds of said sale of real estate, I will and direct that my executor 
divide the same as follows:
To my wife Adelia A. Doughty, a one-half (1/2) interest; To my daughter Mary 
Jane Doughty a three-eights (3/8) interest; to my daughter Paralee Gallaher, a 
one-eighth (1/8) interest.

V.
I name as Executor of my last will and testament, J.C. Ford of Knoxville, 
Tennessee, November 16, 1896.

						James A. Doughty

Signed in our presence and we witness the signature of the testator at his 
request, he declaring this to be his last will and testament.
This Nov 16, 1896.				J. C. Ford, witness

						A. J. Craig, witness