Davidson County TN Archives Wills.....Bell, Samuel September 18, 1819
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Source: Davidson County Tennessee Wills & Inventories
Written: September 18, 1819
Recorded: February 28, 1821
Page 492 Will of Samuel Bell, Sr., deceased, of Davidson County.
Feb 28, 1821 Sept 18, 1819. To my beloved wife Jane Bell possession
of my now dwelling house and kitchen and so much of the kitchen furniture and
other household items during her natural life, also a negro girl named Betsey
during her lifetime then to be disposed of. To my son John Bell the land I
have deeded to him on the waters of the Harpeth, his share. To my son-in-law
Samuel Scott whose wife is dead the sum of $5.00 besides what I have already
given him. To my beloved daughter Jane Orr $40.00 besides what I have already
given her. To my beloved daughter Issabella Williamson $5.00 besides what I
have already given her. To my beloved daughter Sarah Bell one third of a negro
girl Patsey after the decease of my wife Jane Bell besides what I have already
given her. To my beloved daughter Martha Bell now single, two thirds of the
negro girl Patsey after the decease of my wife, also one horse, saddle and
bridle also other items. To my son Samuel Green Bell $20.00 besides what I have
already given him. To my beloved son James Bell $35.00 besides what I have
already given him. To my son Robert Bell $60.00 besides what I have already
given him. To my beloved son Thomas Bell the plantation whereon I now live also
other items and he is to provide every necessary for the support of his aged
mother during her natural life. I appoint my two sons John and Thomas Bell and
Charles Hays as executors.
This 18 Sept 1819. Wit: Thomas Williamson, John Bell and Thomas Bell. Jan Term
1821.
Page 494 Inventory of estate of Samuel Bell, Sr., deceased.
Feb 28, 1821 This 10 Jan 1821. Several items listed. Signed by
Thomas Bell and John Bell, executors. Jan Term 1821.
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