In the name of God Amen.
I, Jason Matlock of the County of Polk and the State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make ordain, publish, and declare this to be my last Will and Testament.
First: I command my soul to God who gave it to me, and my body to be decently co-signed to the tomb.
Second: It is my desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid.
Third: I will, give and bequeath to my son, Abraham H. Matlock all of my real estate, consisting of my homestead, it being the farm on which I now reside and have for several years last part, and of any other lands or town lots that I may died seized of. I make this bequest to my son, Abraham Matlock from the fact that he has remained with me in my old age and taken care of me in my old age and taken care of me and his mother with great kindness, and from the fact that some time ago he received a fall and broke his arm so that he will to some extent be a cripple through life. I therefore feel that it is my duty to aid him some. I also will and bequeath to my son, Abraham H. Matlock, all of my personal property except one bed and bed clothing.
Fourth: I will and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Elizabeth Coleman, one bed, bedstead and bed clothing.
Fifth: I do hereby make, constitute and appoint in this my last will and testament, Abraham H. Matlock, my lawful executor to carry out the provisions of this my will, and I hereby revoke and cancel all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 5th day of March 1875.
Signed: Jason Matlock
The above instrument was subscribed by the said Jason Matlock in the presence and acknowledged by him to each of us and at the same time published and declared the above instrument to be his last will and testament and we as the testators represent and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto this the 5th day of March 1875.
Witnesses:
John C. Williams, G B
John Norman Smith
Submitted by Wanda Albers