SEVIER COUNTY, TN - WILLS - Thomas Maples, 11 November 1865
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Contributor's Note:  I have tried to stay as close to the original as 
possible, the spelling errors are part of the original document which is 
on file at the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Will Book I 
Sevier County, Tennessee

Will of Thomas Maples...

     In the name of god amen.  I Thomas Maples of the County of Sevier 
and State of Tennessee make and publish this my last will and testament 
hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me heretofore made.
     First I direct that my boddy be decently intered at Bethel Meeting 
grave yard beside my beloved wife Lidia Maples.  I further direct that 
my grave with my wife and colored girl Jane be enclosed by sealing and 
cover with shingle roof and my estate pay such expenses.
     Second any will is that my Daughter Charlotty Low have one hundred 
dollars over and above the Land where she lives.
     Third my wish and will is that my Son P. W. Maples to have the land 
whereon he lives that belongs and one and twenty dollars the balance of 
and house I sold him and my son G.M. to make a title to said land for 
which for which  I have land in part but if he refuses that to sell the 
land and make him equal with the rest of my heirs to wit:  Lydia 
Frazier, Mary Emert, Louisa Emert, Thurza Maples, G.R. Maples, G.M. 
Maples and Charlotta Low.
     Third my will and whish is that after my decease that all my money 
due and owing be collected and be equally divided between my above named 
heirs.
     Lastly I hereby nomanate and appoint my Son G.R. Maples to execute 
this my last will and testament in witnes I have hereunto Set my hand my 
hand and seal this the 11th day of November 1865.
	
				Thomas Maples (seal)
Attest
C.W. Catlett
B.M. Atchley