MARSHALL COUNTY, TN - WILLS - James Harris, 13 Feb 1845
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Will of James HARRIS
Marshall County Will Book A pg 66

I James HARRIS of the County of Marshall & State of Tennessee planter do make 
a nd publish this my last will and testament Hereby revoking and makeing void 
all former wills by me at any time heretofore made and first I direct that my 
body be decently interred insaid county in manner suitable to my condition in 
life and to such wourdly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with.  I 
dispose of the same as follows.  first I direct that all my debts and funeral 
Expences be paid as soon after my deceases as possible out of any money that I 
may die possessed of or may come into the hands of my Executors from any 
portion of my estate real or personal, Secondly I give and bequeath to my wife 
Sarah the premises that we now live upon so long as she may live and after her 
death the said land and premises I give and bequeath to my two sons 
William and Thomas the said tract supposed to be in all Two hundred and fifty 
acres.  one of the Divid** the land and the other take choice of pieces.  I 
also will and bequeath to my wife Sarah one cupbord and its contents two 
tables six chairs, one clock one looking Glass and what sheep and hogs whe 
will need for her support.  Three bedsteds beds & furniture and all the money 
that is due me after all my debts are paid and half that my bacon may bring 
when sold.  Also what horses and cattle she may need I give and bequeath to my 
grandsons James A PARK and William M. PARK Twenty dollars cash the remainder 
of my property to be sold and divided between my three Daughters Susannah, 
Lydia and Elizabeth.  I do hereby make ordain and appoint my beloved sons 
William and Thomas Executors of this my last will and testament in withness 
where of I James HARRIS the said testator have to this my will written on one 
sheet of paper set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of February in the 
year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five.
                        James HARRIS (Seal)

Witness: Richard McREE  Henry BISHOP

State of Tennessee }
Marshall County.   }            County Court Oct 6th 1845
Personally appeaared in open court Richard McREE and Henry BISHOP.  
subscribing withnesses to the within will who being first sworn here in open 
court proved  the due Execution of said will as the law directs.  Witness my 
hand at office this 6th day of October 1845.  
                        M. W. Oakley Clerk