MARSHALL COUNTY, TN - WILLS - John E. Erwin, 21 Aug 1845
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Will of John E. ERWIN 
Marshall County Will Book A  Pg 60 

I John ERWIN being of sound mind and memory and in a low state or health in 
view of my final end. do this my last will and testament make  First I commit 
my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth from whence it came.  
First after my Funeral expences and debts are paid I desire to give to my Dear 
and beloved wife Elizabeth H. ERWIN my Plantation where on I live together 
with all the stock and farming utentials together with my household and 
kitchen funiture also I give my negro girl Emily to my beloved wife.  I 
appoint my wife Elizabeth my Executor and John ELLISON Executor of this my 
last will.  in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st of 
August 1845. 
                           John E. Erwin (Seal) 
Witness: C. B. HALL   W. F. ERWIN 




State of Tennessee }
Marshall County.   }            County Court  Sept 1845 

Personally appeared in open court C. B. HALL and W. F. ERWIN subscribing 
withnesses to the above will who being first sworn herein open court proved 
the due Execution of said will as the law directs.  It is therefore ordered by 
the court that said paper wrightly be entered of Record. 
Witness my hand at office this 1st day of Sept 1845. 
                           M. W. OAKLEY Clerk