State of Tennessee Smith County May the 26, 1848
Know all men by these present that I, William Smith of County and State aforesaid do herein after make my last will and testament and first I do give to my son Jesse Smith my tract of land, on which I live with the exception of eight acres that lies in the hollow joining John Halliburtons. That eight acres I give to my daughter Elizabeth Halliburton. Further, I do give one half of my hogs to my son William Smith. I give all my perishable property of whatever it may consist to my beloved wife to be hers and at her _____________ long as she lives and at her death for her to give. What remains to who she may see cause as witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this day and date above.
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William (x) Smith (Seal)
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Daniel Smith
William T. Smith
Tennessee County Court, December term 1849.
Smith Co.
This the last will and testament of William Smith was heard in open court for probate and the execution through and in open court, by the oaths of Daniel Smith, Sr. and William T. Smith subscribing witnesses thereto where said will was ordered to be filed and recorded.
Ordered 6th Decr, Attest William V. R. McCullum (?) Clerk
1849 on file dated 1849