J. M. Carter - Will - Probated at Jan. Term. 1903
M. B. 8 Pg. 274

I, J. M. CARTER of the County of Crockett and State of Tennessee: Being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say: -

First - I direct that my executor herein after named to pay out of my estate as soon as possible after my death all my Just debts together with the expenses of my last sickness and funeral and testamentary expences.

Second: - I give and bequeath to my wife EUGENIA CARTER my home place where I am now living containing about Eighty two acres also, the stock I have in Bank together with all notes and money on hand: all my household and kitchen furniture all my horses and cows, farming implements and all feeds that may be in my barns at the time of my death:

Third: - I give and devise unto my son CARY CARTER one half of a tract or parcle of land known as a part of the Stith farm and this is to be the division, he is to have all South of the public road being about Forty acres: and eighty five acres on the West side of said tract running from the public road to Black creek, making in all about one Hundred and twenty five acres to have and to hold to him as he directs and assignes forever.

Fourth: - I give and devise unto my son ROBERT H. CARTER the one half interest of the aforesaid tract of land: he is to have the East side running from the public road to Black creek to have and to hold to him as he directs and assignes forever:

Fifth: I appoint EUGENE CARTER my wife to be the sole Executor of this my will without bond or affidavit:

Sixth: Whereas I have left certain property to CARY and HARRY CARTER both of whom being minors I do hereby appoint EUGENIA CARTER my wife as guardian without affidavit or bond for them if they be minors at the time this shall take affect, giving to her the right of control over the person and property of said minors until they severally reach the age of Twenty one years of age. In witness whereof, I have here to set my hand and seal this 23rd day of July 1902.

J. M. CARTER

Witnesses:
D. W. THOMPSON
A. EARLEY