WILL OF SAMUEL SHANNON Davidson County,Tennessee Written January 22, 1808; probated October session of courtv 1811. Died October 4, 1811. Executors:(son) David Shannon; John Motheral Samuel Shannon, his last will and testament: (recorded Nov. 26,18(11?) In the name of God amen. I, Samuel Shannon of Davidson County and state of Tennessee, now being of sound mind and understanding. First, it is my will and I do so predor that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be done after my dec. Item first, as to my worldly estate, I will and bequeath the tract of land that I now live on to my two daughters, Sarah Shannon and Esther Shannon, to be equally divided between them and their heirs forever. Item second, I will and bequeath all my personal estate except one bay mare, to my two daughters Sarah Shannon and Esther Shannon. Item third, I will and bequeath the above and excepted bay mare to Samuel Shannon, son of David Shannon to his proper use and interest. This being my last will and testament, revoking all other wills by me made. And for the better performance and execution of this my last will and testament, I hereby appoint my son David Shannon, and John Motheral my executors. In testimony whereof I have unto my hand and seal this 22nd day of January 1808. Samuel Shannon seal Signed, sealed and delivered in in presence of S. Shannon and David Shannon Which last will and testament above received being exhibited in court for probate at October Session 1811, was duly proven in open court to be the hand of deceased of the said Samuel Shannon by the oath of Samuel Shannon and David Shannon, subscribing witnesses there and as such produced be recorded, and at which session aforesaid David Shannon, one of the executors named in said will,qualified as such. There is attached to above will, an inventory of the estate and a copy of the actual will, but these are faint and not good legible copies, however, I will send copies of all if requested.