Lewis S. Scribner

Maury, Tennessee Probate Records p. 392-3

I Lewis S Scribner of the county of Maury and state of Tennessee this
day the 30th July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thirty-six proceed in the following manner in the distribution and
will of my property and money. I do hereby in conformity of my own
will and _______[blessing?] bequeath unto my beloved wife Susan all my
ready money all my household and kitchen furniture with all the
appertinances belonging thereto during her life time at which time the
sd [s with superscript underlined d--said] property to be for the whole
use of my son Reddin [or Redden] Scribner. I also bequeath to my son
Redden my bay mare and two yearly colts and waggon now in my own
possessions. I bequeath to my daughter Susan Shipman's two daughters
_____ [smeared, looks like Ampey, above in another hand is written
ANNA] and Rebecca, one chestnut sorrel [?] mare now in my possessions.
I bequeath to my sons nine in number John [might be an initial here,
can't tell], Lewis, Pleasant, Sam [or Sams, which could be Samson],
Jesse, Edward, Saloman, Thomas & Westley. Two hundred and twelve
dollars to be equally divided among them. I also bequeath to my wife
Susan and son Redden ninety dollars in the hands of Butler Noles for
their whole was [not sure on those two words, whole use?] and benefit.
In testimony whereof I subscribe my name in presences of
Attest
Guideon Johnson
Bulter Noles
Lewis S Scribner (his mark)

Transcribed by Stephanie Carson Feldman
steph_carson@yahoo.com Lewis is my direct ancestor by way of Solomon.

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