You can obtain a copy of the will from the Sumner County Archives.
Note: My copy is very faded and difficult to read.
In the name of God Amen:
I Samuel Sellers of Williamson (Wilkinson?) County and State of Mississippi being weak in body
but of sound
and perfect mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament.
_ in manner and form following that _
First
I wish my estate disposed agreeable to the Laws of the aforesaid State of Mississippi at the
discretion of my Executors, except the following negroes to wit, David, H___ _ which I wish to
be maintained in the family for the benefit of my wife and children.
Secondly
I do appoint my beloved wife Executor and Edward McGuire Executor of this my last will and
Testament hereby revoking all my former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23 day of August 1822.
Samuel Sellers (seal)
Signed, sealed published and declared by the above named
Samuel Sellers to be his last will and Testament.
H. Bate
James Harrison
State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court November Term 1822
The last will and testament of Samuel Sellers decd was exhibited in Open Court and duly proved
by the Oaths of Humphrey Bate and James Harrison subscribing witnesses and ordered to be
recorded.