David Johnston's Will
Contributed and Transcribed by Janet J. Johnston
In the name of God amen. I David Johnston of the county of Williamson and State of Tennessee being of sound, disposing
mind and memory, and imposed with the one certainty of human life and certainty of death, do make this my last will and
testament is with the following manner – First I will and bequeath the whole of my estate both real and personal, to my
grandchildren David Johnston, Robert Johnston, William Johnston, James Johnston, Lancelot Johnston & Martha Johnston.
Secondly I will and desire that all my just debts (if any there be) shall be paid.
Thirdly I desire that my body be interred in a Christian like manner. The expenses of which to be paid by my Executors
out of the estate which I hereby bequeath to the above named children.
Fourthly I wish to be and appoint my grandsons David Johnston and Robert Johnston executors of this my last will and
testimony hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have sworn to set my hand and seal this
30th day of November 1827.
Signed, noted and published;
[Signed] David Johnston (Seal)
In the presence of –
[Signed] A. Reed
[Signed] John Reed
