Will
    John Vaughan
    Hawkins County, Tennessee
    1841
    submitted by Glen England

     
      A note from Glen:
      I rediscovered a transcript of the will of John Vaughn, the husband of Nancy Callicott.
      In the will, the names are spelled with the second "a," which given "his mark" at the
      end was no doubt the lawyer's doing. ---------- Dated: Dec 27, 1841 Proven: Aug 10, 1842

      I, John Vaughan of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, do make
      this my last Will and Testament, herby revoking and making void all former
      wills by me heretofore made.

      First. My will and desire is that all my just debts be paid out of any money
      that I may die possessed of, or that mya first come into the hands of my
      Executor.

      Second. My will and desire is that my son George Washington for and in
      consideration of the bequests hereinafter made to him to keep and support
      my wife Nancy Vaughan during her natural life.

      Third. I do give and bequest unto my sons Samuel N. Vaughan and Benjamin
      Vaughan during their natural lives and then to their lawful heirs forever, all
      my lands on the north side of Clinch Mountain, it being about one hundred
      and ten acres. One the south side of the Copper Ridge whereon the said
      Samuel N. Vaughan now lives, to be equally divided between them, according
      to quality.

      Fourth. I do will and direct that the above named Samuel N. Vaughan and
      Benjamin Vaughan for, and in consideration fo the above bequest, shall
      within Twelve months after my death jointly pay unto my son John Vaughan
      one hundred dollars.

      Fifth. I do give and bequeath unto my son George Washington Vaughan all
      my land whereon I now live and joining it, being about one hundred and
      seventy acres, together with all my personal estate that I may die possessed
      of or entitled to, and all moneys and debts due me except so much as may be
      necessary to supply the bequests made in this will in money.

      Sixth. Whereas, my sons Beverly Vaughan and James L. Vaughn has [sic]
      gone to parts unknown, if they should return within two years after my death,
      I do give and bequeath to them one dollar each.

      Seventh. I do give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Mahala
      Dickerd one dollar.

      Eighth. I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Gilliam one dollar.

      Ninth. I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Rebecca Rollen one dollar.

      Tenth. I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Hickman one
      dollar.

      Eleventh. I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Martha Davis
      one dollar.

      And for the performance and Execution of this my last will I do appoint
      Robert W. Kinkead my Executor. I [sic] testimony whereof I have hereunto
      set my hand and seal This 27th day of December 1841.
       

      The prescence of his {seal}William Carmack
       

      John X Vaughan
       

      James T. Brice mark
      William E. Carmack
       

      Mabel Harp notes that George Washington Vaughan did not live in Tennessee
      and care for Nancy the rest of her life, as per his father's will.  G.W. left the
      state, and Nancy was living with her daughter Mary Gilliam at the time of the
      1850 census. She did not appear on the 1860 census.
       

      Any questions, suggestions, corrections, or additional information,
      contact me, Linda CONAWAY Welden at:

      Linda_Welden@vaughan-vaughn.org

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