The
Will of Catherine Blair
(dated 15 Nov 1814)
I Catharine Blair (Widow
of James Blair Deceased) of Grainger County in the State of Tennessee
being of Sound mind and memory do make and Ordain this my last Will and
Testament, with intent that what property I may be possessed of at the time
of my Decease may after my Death be distributed and applyed in the ways and
manner Following (to wit).
1st- I give and bequeath unto my
Son Robert Blair my Negro woman named Queen. I also give
and Bequeath unto Catharine Blair daughter of Robert Blair. My Side
Saddle Scarlet Cloak. And a pot I also give to Robert
Blairs Children two cows.
Also I give to the Daughters of Robert
Blair. Two Feather Beds & furniture and also all my wearing apparel
to be given and divided amongst the Children of Robert Blair.
I give unto Samuel Blairs Daughter
Sally One black Habbit And all my Sheep to be equally divided
between my Son Saml Blair and my grandson James
Son of Alexander, I give to my Son James Blair One Cow
and the remainder of the Kitchen furniture that has not been Specialy mentioned.
above, And Where as there is Thirty Dollars of my money in the hands
of my grandson James Blair Now if the same or any part thereof
remain in his hands at the time of my Decease my will is that it be equally
divided between my Sons Alexr, William , James, Robert, Samuel and Solomon
-- In Witness Where of I have here unto Set my hand and Seal this fifteenth
day of November A.D. Eighteen Hundred and Fourteen.
