Mcnairy County TN Archives Wills.....Perkins, J.H.  October 31, 1934
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Source: Tennessee State Library And Archives Microfilm Roll #20 Mcnairy County
Written: October 31, 1934

Last Will and Testament
Know all men by these presents that I -J.H. Perkins of Bethel Springs, McNairy
County-Tennessee, hereby make and publish this as my last Will and Testament
hereby revoking any and all other wills by me at any time hertofore made:

First: I direct that all of my just debts be paid by my executors to be
hereinafter named.  
Second: I direct that my wife, Nora Perkins, have and be allowed 12 months
support out of my estate, the amount for this purpose, however, not to exceed
the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) . I further give, devise, and
bequeath unto my wife, Nora Perkins, all of my household furniture.
Third: The Balance of my estate, including all personal property and real
estate, I give, devise, and bequeath unto my wife, Nora Perkins, Oscar Perkins,
(my brother). Otis Perkins, (my brother) Boss Perkins (my brother). The children
of my deceased sister, Donie Howell, Minnie McCulla, (my sister) , John Donaho,
Cheatham Donaho and Frankie Sweat , to be divided among all of the aforesaid in
the following proportions: to my wife, Nora Perkins, one seventh interest; to
Oscar Perkins, one seventh interest; to Otis Perkins, one seventh interest; to
Boss Perkins, one seventh interest; to the children of my deceased sister Donie
Howell, one seventh interest to be divided equally. share and share alike; to
Minnie McCulla, one seventh interest; to John Donaho, Cheatham Donaho and
Frankie Sweat, one seventh interest to be divided between them share and share
alike.  In reference to this third item, I request that none of the parties sell
the interest devised to them in the real estate for the next two or three years,
this request being made on account of the depressed business conditions
prevailing.  
Fourth: I direct that in the event any of the beneficiaries hereunder shall
contest the validity of this my last will and testament, that the provision made
in behalf of the one or ones so contesting shall become immediately null and
void, and my executors here under in lieu there of shall pay to such contestant
the sum of $5.00 Five Dollars in full settlement of any claims hereunder and the
interest of any one or ones defeated or forfeited by reason of this provision
shall pass to the remaining beneficiaries in the same proportions as set forth
in the Third Item.  The interest of the remaining beneficiaries being increased
to a one sixth; one fifth interest , etc. as the case may be. 
Fifth I direct that the Hon. W. K. Abernathy, Selmer Tennessee, be consulted by
my executors in reference to all legal matters in connection with the
administration of my estate.  
Sixth: I nominate and name as executors of this my last will and testament my
brother, Otis Perkins and my sister Minnie McCulla and direct that in the event
of the death of the one, the other shall exercise all powers and authority
necessary hereunder.  Further I direct that they execute bond in the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars conditioned as prescribed by law for the faithful performance
their duties hereunder. 

Witness my hand, Memphis , Tennessee, this 31st day of October 1934.  

J.H. Perkins

We the undersigned H.K. Turley and Thos. D. Moore witnessed the signing of the
foregoing last Will and testament of J.H. Perkins; We witnessed same at his
request in his presence, and in the presence of each other. 

This 31st day of October 1934
H.K Turley
Thos. D. Moore

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