The Last Will and Testament of William A. Winingar, deceased was proven by the oaths of John I. A. Stephenson and
John B. Bradshaw 4th day of October 1875.
Will Book II Pages 153 - 154
In the Name of God, Amen. I William A. Winingar of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being of sound
mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of the frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and
declare this to be my last will and testament; That is to say, First - After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged,
the residue of my estate, real and personal, I give bequeath and dispose of as follows: To wit: My father, John D.
Winingar to have a comfortable support during his natural life from the proceeds of the farm. To Clarence Powell
Wilson, a son of my wife, I give and bequeath ifhe should remain with my family until he is twenty one years old
fulfilling a contract or promises that I had made to him, to give him a horse saddle and bridle to be worth one hundred
dollars ($100.00) in currency; but should he C. P. Williams fail to stay with my family and be dutiful until he is twenty
one years old then I don't give and bequeath anything to the said C. P. Wilson. The remainder of my property, both real
and personal, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Mary Ann Francis Winingar, the farm upon which I now live
adjoining the lands of Joseph Wallace, Samuel Cox, Solomon Winingar and James Cox lying and being in Gravely
Valley (7) civil district, Hawkins County, Tennessee. Likewise I make constitute and appoint James M. _ and
Joseph Wallace to be my executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former will by me made. In
witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 11th day of April in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Five. William A. Winingar
Witness: John I. A. Stephenson, John B. Bradshaw
