Actually this message pertains to the William Carmack who married
Rosannah Wheeler. He was born 24 Feb 1784, and died 21 April 1861. His
will does not show a son named George Washington Carmack. This William
was a son of Cornelius, born 1750 and Mary Cookson.
As you will see this was posted by Cardin Carmack on 4 May 1998. Thank
you, Cardin.
----- Original Message -----
From: "CARDIN CARMACK" <ccarmack(a)peganet.com>
To: <CARMACK-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998 2:47 PM
Subject: William Carmack's Will
I thought you might like this. Cardin
WILL OF WILLIAM CARMACK
Page 136
Dated: March 23, 1861 Proven: May term 1861
I, William Carmack of the County of Hawkins and State of Tenn. Being
advanced in years but of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and
declare this to be my last Will & Testament, to wit: First. I give and
bequeath to
the heirs of my son Cornelius, dec'd the proceeds of a note on my son
William E. Carmack for $1,000.00 dated February 21, 1861 and due five
years after date to be divided amongst the children of said Cornelius
Carmack, share and share alike.
Second. I give and bequeath to my daughter Polly Ann who married
Lewis Long one dollar.
Third. I give and bequeath to my three sons James, Wiley & Epps
Carmack the proceeds of a note on my son William E. Carmack for $63.97
due one day after date and dated 23 March, 1861, to be divided equally.
Fourth. I give and bequeath to my said three sons above named to wit:
James, Wiley & Epps Carmack a Land Warrant issued by the United States
to me for 80 acres as the proceeds of said Land Warrant, if sold by me
during my lifetime or by my Executor or Administrator after my death to
be divided amongst them, share and share alike.
Fifth. I give and bequeath to my son William E. Carmack all the
remainder of my estate whatever there may be.
Lastly. I hereby appoint Cornelius C. Miller Executor of this my last
Will & Testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time
made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal. This 23rd day of March 1861.
William Carmack (seal)
Signed, sealed & acknowledged in our presence the 23rd day of March
1861.
J. B. Vance, C. E. x Carmack,(his mark) A. J. x Camp (his mark)