Will of Thomas Gregory of Smith Co., TN, proved August Term 1818 Transcribed by Jo Lee Gregory Spears In the name of God, Amen, I Thomas Gregory, of the County of Smith and the State of Tennessee, being now of perfect, sound and disposing mind and memory, but far advanced in years, and knowing that by the irriversible (sic) decrees of a wise providence it is ordained that all mankind shall die, do hereby make and ordain this my last will and testament by these presents revoking all former wills and Testaments heretofore made by me. Imprimis My will and desire is that all the property of which I may die possessed, shall as soon as practicable and convenient after my decease, be sold at public auction in such manner as my Executors herein after named shall divide and direct, and after my just debts and funeral expenses are paid, the residue of my estate shall be equally divided among my seven children or their legal representative or representatives. To Wit, Hardin Gregory, Bry Gregory, William Gregory, The children of Thomas Gregory deceased, Thomas Douglass, only son and representative of Sine Gregory, deceased, who intermarried with John Douglass, Elizabeth George, wife of Isaac George and Abraham Gregory, all whom my will and desire is shall share an equal portion of the proceeds of the sales of all property of whatsoever kind and description that I may die possessed of. My further will and desire is, that if the above named Thomas Douglass (son of Sine) should die without issue that part of the proceeds of my estate which I have herein before bequeathed to him, shall be equally divided in six equal portions or parts amongst those already designated as my children and their issue. Lastly, I do by these presents, nominate and appoint Hardin Gregory and William Gregory Executors of this my last will and testament. Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged to be the last will and Testament of Thomas Gregory before us this thirteenth day of July 1811. Signed Thos Gregory W. Wilson Jurat
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