I, P. P. Davis, do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time maid (sic).

First, I direct that all my funeral expences (sic) and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys(sic) that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Second, I give and bequeath to my wife Flora M. Davis, all my lands and personal property during her natural life or widowhood, at her death or marriage it is to be sold by my executor and the money equally divided between my lawful heirs Rhoda C. King, Elizabeth J. Blair, James P. Davis, Sarah A. Haislip, George W. Davis, Francis M. Davis, Newton I. Davis, Nancy E. Davis, Lucinda C. Davis, Mary E. V. Davis, Zachariah P. P. Davis.

Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint Z. Haislip my executor in witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal this May the 15th day 1862.
                                                                                             P. P. Davis
Test
Richard McRee
Robert McRory    Jurat Oct 12th 1863

State of Tennessee
Marshall County                          County Court October term 1863

Personally appeared here in open Court Robert McRory one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing will and who after first being qualified, proved the same upon his part as law requires - Richard McRee the other witness being dead his hand writing was proven by Henry Haislip - It is
ordered by the Court that said will be recorded.
                                                                         Witness my hand at
                                                                          Office    October 12th 1863
                                                                           R. L. Adams Clk.
 

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