I Willis Hicks of the County of Carroll and State of Tennesse being of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be God) do this 16th day of Decr. in the year of our Lord 1838 make & publish this my last will and Testament in manner following that is to say -
First after paying my Just - if there are any owning at my Death I give & bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Hicks and my beloved Daughter Lewany Hicks all the property goods effects that I may be possessed of at my death to have and enjoy all the benefits of said estate Jointly and at the death of my beloved wife Elizabeth Hicks should there be any property remaining, It is my wish that my living daughter Lawrany Hicks Shal have it at her own controll to enjoy the benefits thereof. And I hereby make and ordain my beloved wife Elizabeth Hicks Executrix and my worthy friend William Tharp my executor to this my last will and Testament. In witness thereof I the said Willis Hicks have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
Willis Hicks, his mark (Seal)
Signed sealed published and declared by the said Willis Hicks the Testator as his last will and testament In presence of us who ware present at the time Signing and sealing thereof.
Andrew Neely, Jr.
Comfret Nays Jr.
james Tarpley, Senior
State of Tennessee)
Carroll County Court) January Term 1839
This day the last will and Testament of Willis Hicks was produced in open court and the executions thereof was proven by the oathes of Andrew Neely, Jr and James Tarpley Senior as being the last will and testament of Hicks is ordained to be recorded.
A Copy Test
George Hern Clerk
By J. R. Smith D. C.