NCNAIRY COUNTY TN - WILLS - John A. Beard

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     McNairy County, Tennessee Will Book, p. 146 23 February

     1900



     Last Will of JOHN A. BEARD, Deceased



     I, JOHN A. BEARD SR., being of sound mind and knowing the

     uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, have this

     day made and published this, my last will and testament.



     1st.  I have this day deeded to my two sons, W. F. BEARD

     and J. A. BEARD, their portions of my real estate.



     2nd.  I bequeath the balance of my real estate to my three

     daughters, N. [NANCY] E. SUTTON, MARGARET [F.] MOORE, and

     H. F. [FRANCES] NICHOLS, to be equally divided between

     them. Said real estate is a part of my home place, the A.

     J. HILL place, a part of the BEACHAM place, a part of the

     HURST land, and some lots and public square in Purdy.



     3rd.  I appoint W. F. and R. F. BEARD executors of this my

     last will and testament.  



     [Note:  WILLIAM F. BEARD is the oldest son of JOHN A.

     BEARD SR.   ROBERT FIELDING BEARD is his nephew and

     brother of MARGARET E. BEARD BAUCUM, wife of WILEY

     BAUCUM.]



     This February 23, 1900.



     J. A. Beard



     Witness: W. H. DEVAULT  [Note:  WILLIAM H. DEVAULT is the

     son of THOMAS E. DEVAULT] W. A. SUTTON





     On the 11th August 1900, the above last will of J. A.

     Beard was presented in open court.  Came W. H. DEVAULT and

     W. A. SUTTON, who testified as the the genuineness of same

     and [the] court being of the opinion it is genuine.  It is

     therefore ordered that the same be set up in common form

     of law.  It is further ordered that W. F. BEARD be

     qualified as executor upon his giving bond in the sum of

     $300.