KNOX COUNTY, TN - WILLS - Howell B. Fraker, 6 Nov 1861
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The last will and testament Howell B. Fraker of the seventh civil district of 
Knox County Tenn. 

I Howell B. Fraker considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being 
of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament 
in manner and form following that is to say- 

First, I will that there shall be sold as much of my property as will satisfy 
my debts- 

Second, I give to my beloved wife Elizabeth Jane my land during her widowhood 
or until my oldest son W. H. Fraker (Wm. H. Fraker) becomes of lawful age at 
which time, I give to my son W. H. Fraker one third of my land-also at the 
lawful age of George Washington Fraker my youngest son, I give one third of 
my land at the lawful age of Mary Elizabeth, I give her one third of my land 
also. My above named children is to hold and to have the use of the land but 
not the right to sell during their mothers lifetime. 

I also bind them and the land for their Mother maintainence-I also appoint 
Phillip Karns and my wife Elizabeth Jane my Executors of this my last will 
and testament. I advise these my executors to cultivate the land by hiring 
hands and not renting. I also advise to keep one third of the land in clover 
all the time. My will is that my children be schooled from the harvest of the 
land that may be over and above a support of the family. In witness whereof I 
hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty sixth day of November 1861. 
                              Howell B. Fraker 

The above instrument was subscribed by Howell B. Fraker the testator in the 
presence of each of us and was at the same time declared by him to be his 
last will and testament and we at his request sign our names hereto as 
attesting witnesses. 

                              Alexander Bishop of Knox County 
                              William R. Redden of Knox County 

Court records show a letter of administration was sent to Phillip Karns and 
Elizabeth J. Fraker the 1st Monday of October 1862.