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TIPTON COUNTY, TN Wills & Probates "P"
In the name of God Amen, I Addison Paxton of Tipton County State of Tennessee being sick of body but sound of mind and memory do ordain, nominate, constitute, and appoint this my last will and testament. Item first I will and bequeath all my property to my wife, Malinda for the purpose of raising my children both real and personal after the payment of my just debts so long as she remains my widow. And should she hereafter marry it is my will and desire that all my property both real and personal be equally divided my afore wife and children (?) between my daughter Jane Eliza Paxton and the child she is now pregnant with. And I do by these presents nominate, constitute, appoint my afore wife, Malinda Paxton my sole executrix of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of Aug 1824. Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us John Miller James Hodges Thos. Huff Addison Paxton, X his mark
State of Tennessee Tipton County September Term 1824 The written will and testament of Addison Paxton was produced in open court and proven by the oaths of John Miller, James Hodges & Thomas Huff. I, Andrew Greer, clerk of said County Court have affixed my private seal there being no seal of office. Andrew Greer, Clerk
Will Book A - Page 2
In the name of God Amen. I, Elias F. Pope of the State of Tennessee, Tipton County being in good health and of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. This is to say 1st - I will and bequeath (after my just debts are liquidated) that the whole of my property of every description be equally divided between my beloved wife, Eliza Jane Pope and all my children, both Posthumns (?) as well as living. 2nd - It is my wish and desire that my executor or executrix be vested with full and ample power (if they may think proper) to sell any part or all of my real estate and any part or number of my slaves either for cash or on such credits as will be most to the interest of my heirs and that as such of the proceeds thereof be appropriated to the purchase of a comfortable place of residence for my beloved wife and children when she may wish to settle. It is also my request that my beloved wife have the power to retain such of my sales as she wish for the support and accommodation of herself and my children while she remains in a state of celibacy. Should there be any surplus moneys arising from the sales of property or otherwise over and above what may be necessary for the support of my family and the education of my children, I wish it vested in bank stock in some solvent bank as put to interest until my oldest child becomes of age or marries. I furthermore nominate and appoint James S. R. Smith, my brother-in-law and my beloved wife, Eliza Jane Pope my sole executor and executrix to this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. I witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this the 2nd day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three. Signed, sealed and delivered by the above named Elias F. Pope to be his last Will and Testament. E. F. Pope In the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator. Witness: L. Sanders Wm Bowles E. P. Stewart, Juret
State of Tennessee Tipton County Court of Pleas and Quarter Session September Term 1834 Then was the within last Will and Testament of Elias F. Pope, deceased produced in open court and the executor thereof duly proven by the oath of Erasmus P. Stewart one of the subscribing witnesses thereto it was therefore ordered by the court to be certified and filed for further probate. R. W. Sanford, Clerk
State of Tennessee Tipton County Court of Pleas and Quarter Session December Term 1834 Then was the within last Will and Testament of Elias F. Pope, deceased produced in open court and the executors thereof was duly proven by the oath of William Bowles one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and it having heretofore at a former Term of this Court been proven by E. P. Stewart another subscribing witness it was therefore ordered by the court to be certified and recorded. Thereupon James S. R. Smith, executor and Eliza J. Pope, executrix therein named came into court and entered into bond in the sum of forty thousand dollars. Drew Smith and Daniel A. Dunham their securities and took the oath required by law it was ordered by the court that letters Testamentary issued and Witness my hand at office this 2nd day of December 1834. R. W. Sanford, Clerk of said Court
Will Book A - Page 30 - 32
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