Source: A copy of this will was obtained from the Sumner Co. Archives in Gallatin, Tennessee in March of 1998 by Nancy Hunt.
"I, E. R. Cryer, in view of the fact that I have joined a volunteer company to defend Southern
rights, and may fall in defence of my country, do this day make and publish this, my last will and
testament In consideration of the high admiration I have for R. C. Sanders, and the services he has
rendered me gratuitously as preceptor, I give and bequeath to him all my Law Books, and all the
rest of my plunder and chattels that I leave in the town of Hartsville. I desire the said C. R.
Sanders to take possession of the same immediately upon my departure and use the same as he
may see fit. I have five sisters, namely Elmore E. Anthony, Rachel J. Cryer, Martha A. Anglea,
Elizabeth C. Anthony, and Mary C. Cryer. I have one brother, James A. Cryer, two nephews,
the children of my deceased brother, Thomas C. Cryer, names Chesley Cryer and Hardy M. Cryer.
I give and bequeath to each and all of my sisters, brother, and nephews all the balance of the
books belonging to me. I make this bequest in consideration of the great love and affection I have
for them. All the balance of the property belonging to me of every kind and character I give and
bequeath to my sister Rachel I. Cryer. I make this bequest to her in consideration of the great
love and affection I have for her. I hereby make R. C. Sanders my executor, and desire that he
execute this my last will upon my death.
April 24, 1861
E. R. Cryer"
Signed, sealed and delivered
in our presence this April 24th, 1861
Test.
W. W. Herrsond (?)
James Debow
State of Tennessee
Sumner County
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