Wells, Thomas

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
“p. 32.  18 Oct. 1830..  I, Thomas Wells, being in low state of health but being of sound mind & memory.  First I will to my beloved wife Mary Wells all my lands & all the rest of my property to be to her use & benefit during her widowhood or natural life except one bed & furniture that I gave to my dtr. Mahala and at her death, I give to my son, Thomas Wells, Jr., all my lands, the other property to be divided amongst my other chn. except my son James Wells to him I give one dollar.. 
I appoint my friend Ebed Jones (executor).
Wit; Jess X Palmer & David Hicks.. 
Sgn.  Thomas X Wells.. 
Proved in the
Oct. Session 1834..  on oath of Jesse Palmer..  John Miller, Clk..  N.W. Woodfin, D.C.”