Will of John L. Saffarrans
Signed 1-Aug-1871
Probated April Term 1885

Transcribed and Contributed by Jim Price
© 2004

Source: Sumner County Tennessee, Will Book Vol. 4, pages 316-317

I, John L. Saffarrans do make and publish this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

I give and bequeath my entire estate both real and personal (however acquired ) to my wife Louisa E. Saffarrans.

I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Louisa E. Saffarrans, my Executrix and direct that she shall not be required to give bond and security as Executrix.

This the 1st. day of August 1871. (signed) J. L. Saffarrans [pg 317]

Signed Sealed and published in our presence, and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the testator.

This the 1st. day of August 1871.

Benj F. Allen
Josephine Ferguson

State of Tennessee
Sumner County Court April Term 1885.
The last will and testament of J. L. Saffarrans deceased, was this day presented in open Court for probate and was duly proven by the oath of Benj F. Allen, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto which is received by the Court and ordered to be recorded. Thereupon Louisa E. Saffarrans, the Executrix named in the will appeared in open Court and accepted the same, bond and security not being required by the terms of said will. The said Louisa E. Saffarrans, as Executrix aforesaid was duly qualified. And the Clerk of this Court will issue to said Louisa E. Saffarrans, Letters of Executorship.

Copy Test (signed) O. H. Foster Clerk



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