This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JerryStout99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.carter/225.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I copied the following will from Microfilm. I think it is the Jonathan Hyder you are seeking a will for. This one was pvd. Jan 7 1867 and says he died 24 Dec 1863 CARTER CO. TN Will Book Vol. 2 Page 44 The Nuncupative [Will] of Jonathan Hyder Decd. 7 January 1867 We George W. Farr and Henry Sims having been called by the Bed Side whereon Jonathan Hyder Deceased was lying this day before he died the 24 day of December 1863. And being specially called to take notice and witness his Last Will and Testament which was in Language as follows [to wit]: I want my son J.O.L. Hyder and my Daughter Roda Hughes to have my Gray horse, my mule and my two horse wagons for there special benefit when I am dead and gone. 2nd. It is my desire and my will that all the remainder of my property of all kinds, my Land, money and every thing belonging to me be equally divided among all my children to wit: Benjamin Hyder, Ellen Taylors children, Jonathan H. Hyder, Subetha Lewis children, Amanda Farr, Elizabeth Hyder , Roda Hughes, Nancy Polena Henerys children, JamesE. Hyder, Sarah E. Hodge and J. O. L. Hyder. Witnesses: G. W. x Farr [his mark] Henry x Sims [his mark] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.