RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WILLS - Wiley Thurman, 20 Apr 1847
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In the name of God Amen.

I Wiley Thurman of the County of Rutherford and State of Tennessee being in 
perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament.

1st I will and direct that all my debts be first paid 2nd I leave to my 
beloved wife Elizabeth Thurman during her life the following property for her 
benefit and the benefit of my children Elizabeth, William, Robert, Wiley, 
Parker and Sussana, my land, household and kitchen furniture plantation tools, 
two horses, three cows, one wagon together with every other propoerty belongin 
to me named or not named. I will and direct that all of the above named 
property at the death of my Elizabeth be equally divided between all of my 
before named children to them and their heirs forever. I appoint Albert G. 
Henderson Executor of this my last will & testament. In witness whereof I have 
hereunto set my hand and affix my seal the 20th day of April 1847.

Signed and sealed by Wiley Thurman

Witnessed by Benjamin Marable and James H. Love

Recorded on May 10, 1847.