What follows is my 2nd attempt at sending the info via email. I tried to decipher the list of items in the estate but failed miserably. Probably, I was able to interpret every tenth word. If you would like to try let me know and I will GLADLY send you a copy of the page:

Images of will from file number 1192 in Greene County Courthouse: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Cover Page

STATE OF ALABAMA   I, William R. Hamlet of the State and County above GREENE COUNTY named knowing that it is the lot of all mortals once to die, being of this time in feeble health but perfectly in my natural mind and having all my to. cutting complete do make & constitute this my last will & testament.

1st. It is my desire that all my just debts be paid.

2. It is my desire that all my property of every description remain and be kept together on my plantation in full possession of my wife Sarah M. Hamlet for the purpose of her & my children support as well as the education of my youngest children.

3. It is my desire when either of my daughters or other of my sons becomes of age, or marry, my executor shall allot off a negro worth six hundred & fifty dollars, and if there is more shall give to the child so becoming of age or marrying that amount in money so as to make it equal to what I gave my married daughter Sarah Jane Lee.

4. It is my wish & desie that if my wife Sarah M. Hamlet should at any time after my death marry then a division of my property shall take place as follows.

5. I desire that my wife (above the 1st words are written "loan unto my") Sarah M. Hamlet one third of all my land, one third of all my stock of every kind together with the following named negro boy Mileym, Carr, Jack & Martha. During her natural life and at her death revert back for equal division among my children to wit. Elizabeth Margaret Hamlet, Sarah Jane Hamlet, Robert G. Hamlet, Clementine Hamlet, Willy G. Hamlet.

6. If my should die before my youngest son becomes of age then my executor shall cause an equal division between all my above named children to be made & each to share & share alike. If she should live until youngest child becomes of age or marry then the dissolution in the manner set forth above shall be made.

7. I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Sarah M. Hamlet and Frederick Meriwether executor. To this my last will ----- whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal

W. R. Hamlet

In presence of the following witnesses

Jno. B. Anderson
Levi Rhoden
F. L. Constantine

March 12, 1852
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Probate Court   June 12th 1854

In The Matter Of The Will of Wiliam R. Hamlett Desc'd

In this matter Levi Rhoden and John Anderson two of the subscribing witnesses to the instrument of counting attached purporting to be the lat will and testament of William R.Hamlet dec'd.

Being called and sworn before today that they were present & saw the dec'd Hamlet sign and execute said writing that he signed in their presence --- of F. L. Constantine the other witness & published and declared the same to be his last will and testament. That they signed their names as witnesses in the presence of the testator and of each other. Witnesses for this say that at the time of signing & publishing said writing as his will the dec'd William R. Hamlet was of sound mind.

Subscribed and sworn to   Levin Rhoden

before me in open court   Jno. C. Anderson

June 12th 1854

J. R. Evans, Judge
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The State of Alabama

Greene Co I, James R. Evans, Judge of the Probate Court of said County certify that the foregoing will was presented to Probate on the 13 day of June 1854 and that the same & the proof thereof and duly remain in record of wills, book C and pages 365-366.

|Given and in my hand as officer this 18th July 1854

Judge James Evans
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THE STATE OF ALABAMA, GREENE COUNTY Know All Men By These Presents, That

We, Sarah M. Hamlett, Frederick Meriwether, Zachary Meriwether are held and firm bound unto James R. Evans Judge of the Probate Court fo said County, and to his successors in office, in the sum of eighteen thousand dollars fo rthe payment of which we bind ourselves, our Heirs, and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this --- day of June 1854

THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT WHEREAS THE ABOVE BOUND Sarah M. Hamlett has been duly appointed executrise of the last will and testament of William R. Hamlett, deceased. NOw if she shall well and truly perform all the duties which are or may be by law required of her, as such Executrise, then the above Obligation to be nul and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

Attest

Affirmed Sarah M. Hamlett

J. R. Evans, Judge Federick Meriwether

Zachy. Meriwether
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WILL ELIZABETH HAMLETT]

I, Elizabeth Hamlett of County of Green and State of Alabama do make & swear this lat will & testament in Alabama in manner and form following [to Mary?].

I leave and bequest to my daughter Martha Crawford the sum of one dollar. Also give and bequeath to my son William R. Hamlett the like sum of one dollar.

I also give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth McAlpine the like sum of one dollar. I also give and bequeath to my daughter Emilina L. Herd the sum of one dollar.

I also give and bequeath to my daughter Clementine C. Constantine the like sum of one dollar. I also give and bequeath to my daughte Anna G. Hamlett one negro man named Isham. Also one negro boy named Peter. Also one negro woman named Pherriba. Also one child named Ruben. Also seven head of cattle, also all of my household and kitchen furnishings.

I also give and bequeath to my son Charles W. Hamlett all residue and remainder of goods and chattle, cropland and ----- after my just debts are paid and whom I nominate, constitute and appoint my sole executor of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have ---- by my hand and seal this twenty six day of October in the year of our lord one thousand, eight hundred and twenty-nine.

Signed, dated and delivered in the presence of

----- ?

---- Willis R.H. Chadworth

---- R. Hampton
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Robert H. Chadworth being sworng this 7th April 1830 that he wrote the written will for Elizabeth Hamlett. That by her appreciation he signed his name as a witness thereto. That he saw her sign ---- the ---- as her last will & testament. States that she was of sound mind and memory. To be in a low state of health. States taht she requested him at the same time to specify to Mr. Willis and Mr. Hampton to come over and sign their names as witnesses thereto which he did and Mr. Willis being also sworn states that the Mr. Hampton, the other witness have been ----to by Mr. Chadworth sent to the witenss Mr. Hamlett on the day after the date of said will. He read said will to Mr. Hamlett who acknowledged that the signed and sealed the same as her last will and testament and requested him and the executors to sign their names as witness which they did. She was of sound mind and --- memory.

Sworn to before me this 7th April 1830

Attest L. B. --- Clerk

The following hand written notes were included with the will of Elizabth Hamlett

1. On the 24th July 1834 there received of Francis L Constantine admr with the will of annexed of Elizabeth Hamlett deceased and also guardian of Ann Arringotn, my wife before her marriage Ann Hamlet heir & legalee of said Elizabeth Hamlett deceased all our every part and parcel of said estate both property & moneh to which I am entitled in right of my said wife from him as a adm. & guardian as aforementioned. & I do hereby forever discharge him from all other ---- to me & my heirs -- --, -- -- -- --, Willis A.Arrington.

2. Rec. of wills Pollandf the following negroes. To witn. a negro man Isham,negro woman Pherriba & her child Becca, negro boy Peter. Also a note onSaml Seand for $76.00. Note on ----- for $12.00. Also nine dollars in cash.

The above property & effects are given up to me as administrastor of Elizabeth Hamlett dec'd. By the -- Polland as guardian of Ann Hamlett for the purpose of settling the debts against the estate of the E. Hamlett dec'd.

April 19th 1831

F.L. Constantine

Administrator

3. Amount of property received in my hands as guardian for Ann Hamlett (to wit) one negro fellow Isam, a negro boy Peter, also a negro woman Pherriba and child Becca. Also a note on Samuel Scears for $76.00, a note on J. L. --- for $12.00. Also nine dollars in cash. Conditional one note on John Holder for $---- which is void except---.

April 19th 1830 Willis Pollard, Guardian

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Account of Sales of Property Belonging To The Estate of Elizabeth Hamlett deceased on 5 January 1831 Purchaser Article Price Amount Charles Hamlett

1 grind stone .37 1/2

1 spider skillet .71

1 Tray .12 1/2

1 Bedsheet, beds furniture 812 1/2

1 cow & yearling 825 17587

Joseph Hall 1 wash tub .45

1 spinning wheel & -- .85

10 plates .25 155

Isaac C. Landecon(?) 1 large -- & hooks

big iron 1.00 100

F.L. Constantine 1 pot rack .50

1 candle stick .22

1 feather bed 12.00 1372

Wm. Hudnall 1 waffle iron .70 70

D. Hall 1 pr candle molds .13

1 coffee mill .13

1 oven .93

4 chairs 124

1 salt ---- 1/4

2 ------- .42

1 table & waiter .59 3 4 1/4

E. Page 1 pr tongs & shovel

and five dogs 150 150

M. Lewis 1 flat iron .40

L. Eldridge 1 bed sted .75

2 --- --- looms .50

1 --- .38

1 Table .25 188

James Mills 1 pitcher ----- --- 43 3/4 43 3/4

John Watson 2 --- 5/ 1 table 7.00 7---

Cash (?) 1 looking glass .75

The State Of Alabama Known all men by the4se present that we, Willis Greene County Pollard, Francis L. Constantine & James Yeates are held firmly bound unto Thomas Y. Moody Judge of the orphans court of said County & to his successors in office in the sum of three thousand dollars for which payment will & truly to be made in kind our ---- our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals & dated this 6th day of April 1830.

The condition of the above obligation as such that whereas the above bound Willis Pollard has been duly appointed guardian to Ann Hamlett of the age of about fifteen years are of the union minor heirs of Elizabeth Hamlett late of said county - deceased. Now of the said Willis Pollard shall will & truly perform all the duties which are or may be by law required of him as such guardian then the above obligations to be void otherwise to remain in full force & effect.

Signed sealed acknowledge & delivered in open court this date above

Attest Willis Pollard

F. L. Constantine

--- ---- ---- Samuel Yeates
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(more on Elizabeht's estate property)

"--- the --- appointed by order of the orphans court of Greene County -- to appraise the estate of Elizabeth Hamlett deceased, duly sworn have  proceeded to appraise the above being all the property furnished us by the --- this 5th January 1831

Sworn to as an inventory in open court 10th Janurary 1831 . Attest ----- ----

Signed by J. Wilis, Elijah Page and John Watson

(property listed)

1 grind stone $00.75

1 tub .50

1 pot .50

2 --iders 1.25

1 pr leg irons 1.50

1 pr shovel & tongs 6.21

1 Waful irons 1.00

1 Briling iron .75

1 pot rack 1.00

1 large oven 2.00

1 pr leg irons .75

1 coffee mill .50

1 pr candle moles .37

1 wheat & lard 1.50

2 shoes (?) 1.00

1 tray .25

1 bed sted 1.00

1 -- table 3.00

1 pine -- .50

4 chairs 1.50

1 --- .50

1 table .75

6 stone jars 2.14

3 pitchers 1.00

1 lot of pots .50

1 salt seller .25

1 candle stick .37

1 bed bradsheet & fur 10.00

1 bed pillow & B 15.00

1 Looking glass 1.50

1 cow & yearling 8.00

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60.2/5

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Dr. Francis L. Constantine Administrator

In final Account  1831

Janry 5 By amount of sales at auction at --- credit 50/56 1/4

12 this amount rec'd on note of ---- ---- for the hire of boy Isham byi the hand of Elisha K-- 76.50

April 9 this amount on note from G.L. L--- to W. Pollard guardian of Mis A. L. Hamlett 12.00

19 Cash rec'd of Willis Pollard guar of Ms A. L.Hamlett 9.00

May 7 Cash rec'd of James Yeates for hire of girl Pheobe 2 days 1.00

June 17 this amount from Steamer Boat Ohara E.O.Jones MAR. for hire of boy Isham 5 months and 9 days @ .20 106.00 pr hr 

27 cash for 3 days wages for boy Isham 1.75

Nov 7 amount of sale of boy Isham a 6 mos credit 820.00

1830

Sept 15 cash rec'd of C. R. Hamlett interest on note .90 1/2

1831

Jan 8 Hire of boy Isham at different times 38.35

May Hire of girl Pheobe at different times 37.91

Jos. A. ----- & Mr. M. Glardiary note $60.00

Jos, White note $30.00

John Holday note ____

J. L. Lnedi-- note with 12 ann. interest $24.90 interest on James Yeates note $2.31 1/2

Janry 5 cash paid ferriage at McAlfrin ferry 0.50

7 2 shirts for boy Isham $2.00. 1 pair shoes 1.50

17 cash paid Soloman McAlfrin on note 76.50

Feb 9 One round jacket & pantaloons for boy Isham

in Mobile 5.50

April 4 cash paid ferriage for myself 2 horses & negro girl 0.43 3/4

9 Cash paid fees to clerk & judge 14.15

9 Orphans Court on note from A.--- $12.00 to Willis Pollard guar. of Anne Hamlett 6.43 3/4

9 Cash paid Clerk & Judge for bills 4.54

March 29 Cash paid Willis Pollard for note pay to Pickery Moody 10.00

April 26 1 pair shoes bought at G. H. Herndon for Isham 1.75

June 23 Cash paid boy Isham for Sunday Wages 11.50

May 26 Cash paid to boy Isham by Capt E. O. Jones for clothing in Mobile 3.25

Sept 11 1 pair shoes at G. G. Herndon for boy Isham 1.50

Dec 13 Cash paid Soloman McAlfrin on note 198.54

1832

Janry 2 pair shoes at G. G. Herndon for Pheobe 1.50

10 Cash paid M.G. Rainy on order from Judge Clark 30.00

Feb 15 R. A. Chaddick, -- for A. L. Hamlett schoolingn 12

March 19 amount paid G. Merrywether doct. bill 13

25 amount paid Jacob M---- for bill Oct 14 & Nov 1830 14

May 26 amount paid Doct L. W. Jennings his ac/e for 1829/30 15

26 amount paid Doct L.W. Jennings on a/c of Doct Christopher 16

Aug 9 amount paid G.G. Herendon on 2 a/c 1830 $3.78 & 1829 $3.50 17

13 Blanton McAlfrin for the legacy left by E. Hamlet 18

13 Cash paid Doct Kernon on account 19

16 Cash pad John C. ----- on 1 account ` 20

16 ____ ___ ___ __ ____ ____ ___ ___ ___ 21

___ __ Expenses paid for Walling Mrs. E. Hamletts grave 22

Sept 15 Cash paid W. R. Hamlet for legacy left by E. Hamlett 23

15 Cash paid W. R. Hamlett on a/c 24

15 Cash paid E. R. Hamlett on a/c of Wm. Kerr 25

15 Cash paid for cost on a/c before - - McAlfrin

19 Cash paid Willis Pollard for legacyk left by E. Hamlet 26

Oct 23 " paid John M Clarke for defending suit 27

Nov 1 " paid J. J. Grubb (?) for advertisement 28

Dec 26 " paid W. J. Vandergraff on a/c of E. & Bettner 29

26 " paid W. J. Vandegraff for services rendered 30

1833

Janry 1 Services -- estate being 5% pr ct $2778. add 5% pr ct

1 5% per ct & interest for money

--- --- --$4.00 for 18 --- ---.

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Note: As you can no doubt see from the above that I'm not doing well at translating their scribbles. There are several more pages connected with Elizabeth Hamlett's will. I believe it all deals with the items of the estate. Like the other stuff, if you want any of it let me know.

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By chance I had a list of Greene Co AL marriages that connect up to these Hamletts:

Margaret E. Hamlett M. Alexander Herd 13 July 1853

Anna Hamlett M. Willis A. Arrington 23 Aug 1832

Charles R. Hamlett M. Mary Chunn 12 Feb 1833

Clementine C. Hamlett M. Francis L Constantine 22 Mar 1827

Clementine C.Hamlett M. Samuel T. Carpenter 18 Dec 1860 (They are

differnet Clementines)

Eliza Hamlet M. Blanton McAlpine 20 Jan 1824

Emaline Hamlet M. Willis Pollard 22 July 1828

Sarah J. Hamlett M. John A. Lee 29 Oct 1849

Wm. R. Hamlett M. Sarah M. Anderson 15 Nov 1823

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Also the following article from the Livingston Journal pubished between 1875/77 in Sumter Co AL.

"April 13 1877

"State iems Dr. and Mrs. Francis L Constantine of Birmingham celebrated their golden wedding on teh 27th. She was the dau of Wm. R. and Elizabeth Hamlett.