Will of Samuel Lusk

18th of April 1844.
Lewis Co. Tn..

In the name of God Amen. I Samuel Lusk of the State of Tennessee and
Lewis county, considering the uncertainty of the martal life and being
of sound mind and memory, do make and -------? this my last will &
testament in manner and form following. Viz;


1st I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth the use and benefit of
all my Negroes until my son Samuel is twenty one years of age. At that
time a division of my Negroes shall take place


2nd I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth two Negroes which she shall
then chuse to ---? her use and to be ----- at her disposal. But if she
dos not dispose of them, it is my will that they be equeally the 
property of my five children that are now living. Viz. Thomas, Eleanor,
Priscila and Saml.

3rd I also give and bequeath unto my son Samuel one Negro of seven or
eight years of age, horse saddle and bridle when he is twenty one years
of age. It is my will that the remainder of my Negroes be equally
divided amongst my five children their names above written. I do also
give and bequeath unto my son Samuel my upper and lower plantations
lying on both sides of the middle of drie fork of Catheys Creek; With
this exception my wife Elizabeth shall have the use and benefit of my
upper place, dwelling house and out houses during her lifetime. I do
also give and bequeath-------

(the page was torn and taped back together. the copy machine did not
copy through the tape and part of the will was lost.)


                                             Samel Lusk
                                             18 April 1844


(Note: Samuel named only 4 of his children, yet he said that he had 5
children. Elizabeth is not listed.)

Also refer to:

Will of Samuel Lusk Sr. Maury County, TN 1824 
the will of Samuel's father 

Will of James Lusk Maury County, TN 1852 
the will of Samuel's brother 

Will of Elizabeth Lusk Maury County, TN 1860 
the will of Samuel's sister-in-law 

Will of Samuel Lusk Maury County, TN 1855 
the will of Samuel's nephew 

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