Source: Recorded in Will Book 2 page 206
In the name of God! I, William Smith Webb considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and
being of sound and mind and memory, blessed be the Almighty God for the same, do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say: first I want
my body buried in a Christian like manner, then I want all my just debts paid, then in the first place
I give and bequeath unto my youngest son William Smith Webb two hundred and sixty acres of
land, where he now lives, being the place where John Armfield family lived, sold by a Decree of
the Circuit Court of Sumner County, to make him equal with my older sons. I also give and
bequeath unto my sons and daughters, Elizabeth Griffith, Samuel Webb, Ann Burnet, Armstead
Webb, Joseph Webb, Nancy Latimer and William Smith Webb the balance of all my land, two
negroes, Milly and Thornton, my household and kitchen furniture of every kind, my farming
utensils, and stock of every kind, and everything appertaining or in wise belonging to me, to be
sold, and equally divided between my above named sons and daughters. I hereby appoint my two
sons Samuel Webb and Armstead Webb sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking all former wills by me made.
In Witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal
this 29th day of February, 1836
(signed) Smith Webb (Seal)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named William Smith Webb to be his last
Will and Testament in the presence of us who have here met, subscribed our names as Witnesses
in the presence of the Testator.
(signed) Robert Williams
(signed) Mosisell Donellson
Charles P (x) Powel
his mark
State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court May Term 1836
The last Will and Testament of William Smith Webb was exhibited in open court for probate and
duly proved agreeable to law.
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