1861
Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee

In the name of God, Amen.

I William Hunter Merriwether of Shelby County and State of Tennessee being on sound mind, but at present suffering much pain of body, do make this my last will and testement, revoking all others declaring them null and void.

I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine Whiting Merriwether all the property of which I may die possessed both real and personal or mixed with a full ____ of the same to be by her enjoyed without any conditions whatsoever.

In testimony whereof I here unto sign my name on this the 15th day of May A.D. 1861

W H Merriwether

In presence
John G. Poindexter
A. J. Chambers
W. G. Pryor

Proven at June Term 1861 and ordered to be recorded. Recorded June 5th 1861.

John P. Trezevant, clerk
By R. S. Fife D.C.

Note: Catherine Whiting Meriwether signed a bond for $50,000 on July 2, 1861 to administer the estate of her late husband, William H. Meriwether. #2226