Will of HA King Gibson County TN

From Will Book H, Pages 97 and 98

                                                Gibson County, TN, August 1890

  H.A. King Will

  In the name of God almighty in the County of Gibson Civil District No. 7 – State of Tennessee I being of sound mind and memory – blessed be almighty God for the same I make and publish this my last Will and testament –

  First I give and bequeath to my son – Luther P. King my horse and buggy and one milk cow and also my interest in one molasses mill also my farming utensils also my household furniture.

  Second I give and bequeath to my daughter Cora Phelin (Phelan) my bureau and five dollars in money.

  Third I give and bequeath to my son – Thaddy King five dollars in money.

  Fourth I give and bequeath to my daughter Lenora Bell five dollars in money.

  Next I do hereby empower my son – Luther P. King to collect all claims due me and pay all of my just debts.  I also want my son Luther P. King to pay the above mention and also make Lenie McCory and Manuel Johnson a deed to the land I sold them when paid for – Also the above shall be void so long as I live This August 24th 1888 Whereto I set my Hand

                    H. A. King
Witness

   W. F. Nesbitt

   P. T. Walker

   G. T. Hawkins


Submitted by Jack King