Will of H. P. Scott, Sr. |
The last Will & Testament of H. P. SCOTT Dec. Probated June 1st 1891 Recorded June 9 1891 A G. DAVIS Clerk. Know all men by these presents, that I, H. P. SCOTT SR. of the County of Dyer, and State of Tennessee - considering the uncertainty of this life - and being of sound mind and memory do make, declare and publish this my last will and Testament - First - After paying all my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife MARY JANE, all of my real and personal property together with my Policy on my house and furniture during her lifetime or as long as she remains my widow - Second - In case of an accident or burning - I want the policy when collected to be used to rebuild at the same place - Third - I give and bequeath the above unto my beloved wife MARY JANE provided that she gives my daughter MARY JANE Forty Dollars per year if they live together and keep house, but if they have to board I give her one hundred dollars per year as long as she remains single - Fourth - I give and bequeath to my daughter MARY JANE Lot No. 1 of my land as land off by H. V. C. WYNNE the County Surveyor, at the death of her mother Fifth - I give and bequeath to my daughter H. J. McGEE Lot No. 2. of said land as above at her mothers death to her during her lifetime, then to her bodily heirs if she has any living at her death - if not to return back to my estate - Sixth - I give and bequeath to my son R. D. SCOTT Lot No. 3 of my land as above at the death of his mother Seventh - My two Sons G. A. SCOTT and H. P. SCOTT JR. are provided for in other lands belonging to their mother - I name G. A. SCOTT & H. P. SCOTT JR. as my executors - in Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal in presence of the witnesses named below - This April 25th 1891 H. P. SCOTT (S)
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