Will Book 3

1855 - 1880

Page 29 I, Elinor Hancock, of Franklin County, widow of Col. T. G. Hancock, being advance in age but sound in mind, make this my last will and testament, hereby revolking all former at my wills.  At my death, I desire that speedy payment of all my debts.  I devise to my son Graves Hancock, the sum of six hundred dollars which is to be paid to him at my death. I give to my son Joseph Hancock, the remainder of my estate real and personal to him and his heirs forever.  I appoint Philip Swigert my executor.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1853. Elinor Hancock Signed & sealed in our presence and with presence of each other. A. H. Rennick W. Franklin Franklin County, towit: September Term 1858 A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Eleanor Hancock, decd., was this day produced in Court and was proven by the oaths of A. H. Rennick and W. Franklin the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded which is done accordingly. A. H. Rennick, Cfcc