I JOHN W. ROGERS being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament Believeing that the Laws of the State of Tennessee make a proper and equitable distribution of property - it is my will that my property real and personal, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses Should be distributed in exact accordance with said Laws of said State, exactly as if I had not made this will but reserving to myself the right to say who shall manage my Estate under said Laws, I do hereby nominate and appoint my well beloved wife SARAH JANE ROGERS Executrix of this my last will and Testament and that she shall enter upon and discharge the duties of Executrix without giving bond or security as usually required by Law.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this 10th day of March 1864