Taylor Wills

 

 

George Taylor

Will of George Taylor of Giles Co., TN
Will Written Apr 5, 1842, Will Recorded: Apr 6, 1842

        I George Taylor do make and publish this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money I may die posessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor. Secondly I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Taylor all my property after paying my debts as above stated. Viz. my house and land and Negro Woman America her Son A Negro Boy named Major and my Negro man Ralph and a girl Phillis. Also my money Notes and accounts and live stock of all kinds also the Household and kitchen furniture To have and to hold so long as she may live to the use of her Support. And at my wife Elizabeth Taylor’s death I desire that my estate be equally devided between my two daughters. Viz. Mary Worsham wife of William Worsham and Martha Worsham wife of John Worsham their heirs and afsigns forever. Moreover I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha Worsham the dwelling House of John Worsham died now Standing on my premises to dwell in so long as she remains Singl to have and to hold as her own house.
        Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife my executor in witness whereof I do this at my (house) and seal this 5th day of April 1842.
George Taylor his mark X his seal

Signed sealed and published in our presence. And we have Subscribed our names here to in the presence of the testator this 5th day of April 1842.
Witnesses: William Lackey, Granville Brestor, John Craven
Recorded May 6th, 1842

 

 

Henry Taylor

Will of Henry Taylor of Giles Co., TN
Will written on Sep 29, 1874

        I Henry Taylor do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy Ann Taylor all of my property both real and personal during her natural life. Thirdly I give to my six children to wit, Fountain's children, Franklin, Mary, Madora and Mattie, one hundred dollars each. Fourthly, I give to my five other children to wit Mary, Creed, Eliza, Ellin and Nancy, four hundred dollars each. Fifthly, If there be an remainder it is to be equally divided between my seven heirs including my son John. Sixthly, I give one fourth of an acre of my land as a family graveyard reserving the right of way to it.
        Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Willis W. Blow as my executor in witness whrerof I do this my will set my hand and seal. This the 29th day of September 1874.
Henry X Taylor mark
Atest his Saml A. Parsons, Willis W. Blow

 

 

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