Eaton Hawkins Will

Will of William Eaton Hawkins

Greenville County, South Carolina
January 25, 1812



South Carolina               §        
Greenville District         §        Be it remembered that I, Eaton Hawkins of the State and District aforesaid being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, (that is to say) - First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catharine Hawkins during her natural life all of my Lands with the appurtenances thereunto. Also my stock of every description, plantation, utensils, Household & Kitchen furniture and four of my Negroes, namely Vina, Bailes and the two Nancies, and at her death it is my desire that all the aforementioned property be equally divided among all my Children then living - Lastly, I do appoint my sons Jesse and Henry Hawkins Executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th January, 1812 -

Signed, sealed, published & declared his  
by the above named Eaton Hawkins to be      Eaton ^ Hawkins Seal
his last will and testament in the presents mark  
of us -    
                  his    
Benjamin X Bridges    
                 mark    
William Thielkeld    
Charles Allen    





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