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Hurdle – Benjamin Hurdle (1734)

By on August 4th, 2012

Benjamin Hurdle will, 14 February 1734, Perquimans County

Proved in Court 9 July 1735, Perquimans County

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In the name of God, amen the fourteenth Day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundren and thirty four Benjamin Hurdle of Perquimons in North Carolina in the County of Albemarle plantor being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament  that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian mannor at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurection(?) I shall relive the same again by the Almighty Power of God and as <word illegible> such worldly estates herewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life I give and devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis: I give and bequeath to William Hurdle all my close(clothes) and three yards of cloth and a m??? bridel and saddel and a Negro boy named Sam unto Moring Hurdle after the decease of my mother Elizabeth Hurdle.

This my Last Will and Testament.

Benjamin Hurdle (his mark)

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Nathaniel Williams  his mark         Seal

Daniel Rageson his mark

Joseph Riddick

Signed Sealed publish and delivered in the presents of the Subscribers

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NOTES from Bob Stokley: Benjamin was the son of William and Elizabeth Hurdle of Surry County, Virginia. He was one of three brothers who came to North Carolina from Surry County, Virginia. His brother, Martin, settled in Chowan County and his brother, William, purchased land in Perquimans County as evidenced by an April 17, 1732 deed. Benjamin apparently did not marry nor did he have any children.

Contributed and transcribed by Bob Stokley

(Transcribed as written, including errors in spelling and grammar.)

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Jones – Rachel Jordan White Jones (1797)

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Will of Rachel JORDAN White Jones- 1797

In the name of God Amen, I Rachel Jones of the county of Perquimans and state of North Carolina, being at this time sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory and being desirous of settleing and disposing of my Temporal Estate , do make and ordain this pressent wrighting for to be my last will and testament Revoking and making void all former wills by me heretofore made

First of all I do order that all my Just Debts be paid by my Excutrix hereafter made the same to be Raissd out of my Estate which I shall leave at my Decease

I give and Bequeath unto my grandchildren , the children of my son ,Silas White, Deceased, one womans saddle, one large Iron pot to be equally divided among them to them and their heirs forever.

I give and Bequeath unto my grandchildren, the children of my daughter, Abigail Winslow, dec, two silver Dollars to be equally divided amongst them, to them and their heirs forever

I give and Bequeath unto my grandchildren the children of my son John White, Dec , one feather bed and furniture, one pine chest to be equally divided anongst them to them and their heirs forever.

I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter, Lydia Griffin, one heifer and one Sesin of wheat to her and her heirs forever.

I give and Bequeath unto my grandaughter, Elizabeth White, the daughter of my son JORDAN White, one book —history to her and her heirs forever.

I give and Bequeath unto my grandson John White, the son of my son, John White, one church Bible, One pewter dish and one pewter bason to him and his heirs forever.

I leave unto my Daughter-in-law, Christian White, the widow of my son Benjamin White, Decs., the use of one feather bed and furniture, one walnut table , one case of bottle and all the residual or Remainder part of my Estate of whatsoever nature or kind during her natural lifetime and at her death I give and Bequeath the same unto her two children, Senah White and Daniel White , My grandchildren unto them and their heirs forever.

Lastly I do nominate and appoint my daughter-in-law Christian White , Executrix to this my last will and testament ,desiring her to see this same fully Executed and performed

In witness where of -

The said Rachel Jones has hereunto set my hand and seal

This 15th day of July 1797

 

Signed and Sealed in the presence of us

Rachel Jones (Seal) her mark

Benj Perry

Philip Perry

 

Perquimans County} November Term at Hertford 1797

The within will was exhibited unto open court and proved by the Oath of Benjamin Perry

and Evidence this is at the same time appraised Christian White, Quallified as Executrix

agreeable to same.  Recorded this the 20h day of December 1797

test M. H.

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Pearson – Rachel Newby Pearson (1750)

By on August 3rd, 2012

Rachel (Newby) Pearson will dated 25 April 1750

Rachel was the wife of Peter Pearson (1679-1735)

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North Carolina

Perquimons County

Know ye that I Rachel Pearson being sick & weak of body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be to God;  Therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die Do make & ordain this my last will & Testament, That is to say I will ye all my just Debts & Contracts be well and truly contented & paid or ordained to be paid in Convenient time & place after my Decease by my executors hereafter named; & as touching Such worldly Estate whereas it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life I give Demise & dispose of in the following manner & form__________________

Imprimis   I give to my son Peter Pearson one large iron pot containing Seven or Eight gallons to him and his heirs for ever and one hand mill——

Item    I give to my Daughter Rachel Bogue one blew Rugg, one feather bed being new, one pair of sheets, one bolster, and two pillows, one small iron pot containing about three gallons, Also to my Grandaughter Lida Bogue one two year old heifer to them and their heirs——-

Item    I give to my Daughter Mary Winslow one iron pot containing about four gallons  to her and her heirs——-

Item    I give to my son Jonathan Pearson one Small Iron Pot containing about three gallons to him and his heirs——–

Item    I give to my Son John Pearson, one large Pewter Dish to him and his heirs—–

Item    I give to my Daughter Betty Bagley  one Iron  Pott that I bought of James Cobb also one Iron Skillet containing about three quarts, also one small pewter Dish & one new Pewter Bason & two new pewter Plates, to her and her Heirs for Ever——–

Item    My will is that the residue of my whole estate be equally divided between my six children  viz——-Peter, John & Jonathan & Rachel Bogue & Mary Winslow & Betty Bagley to them and their heirs for Ever

Item    I likewise Nominate Constitute & appoint my Trusty Son in Law John Winslow and Robert Bogue Executors of this my Last will and Testament and I do utterly disallow, revoke & disannul, all and every other former wills & testaments Legacies bequeaths & Executors by me before this time. Names willed & bequeathed, ratifying & confirming this and no other to be my Last will & Testament  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal this 25th of the fourth Month in ye year 1750

Signed Sealed Published Pronounced & Declared by the Said Rachel Pearson as her Last will and Testament

her

Rachel    R P   Pearson        her seal

mark

in Presence of Joshua Hobard

his

Arthue   Croxen  affd

mark

John Moore    J M  his mark   affd

Both qualified by affirmation

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North Carolina

Perquimans County

January Court anno Dom 1750

Present His Majestys Justices

Then was the within will proved in Open Court by the affirmation of Arthue Croxen and John Moore in due form of law and at the same time John Winslow and Robert Bogue Executors to the within will was duly qualified by taking the affirmation of law appointed to be taken by Executors Ordered that the Secretary or his Deputy of Said province have notice that ???? Testamentory issue thereon as the law directs________

Test Edmund Hatch  Cl–  —

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Wilson – Pheriby Wilson (1859)

By on August 3rd, 2012

Pheriby Wilson will

(27 September 1859) with three codicils

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State of North Carolina

Perquimans County

In the name of God amen– I Pheraba Wilson of the State & County aforesaid knowing that it is appointed to all people to die and being now of a good old age but of sound mind and memory blessed be God feeling de—- in

my life time to dispose of my worldly estate do make & publish this as my Last Will and Testament–in manner and form following to wit–

Item 1st-After my decease I wish for my Executor herein after  named to make sale of all my perishable estate as soon thereafter practicable, Negroes excepted and pay all of my just debts, funeral expenses & c.

Item 2d I do give and bequeath unto my son John W. Wilson Fifty dollars.

Item 3d I give and bequeath to my Daughters and Grandchlidren here in after mentioned all of the remainder of my perishable estate to them and their heirs forever to be paid as follows: viz- to my Daughter Margaret Perry one fifth, to my Granddaughters Elvira Newby & Sallie Ann ?oe  one fifth, To my Grand Daughter Pheraba Banks & Christopher W. Hollowell Children of my Daughter Elizabeth Hollowell one fifth and to my Grand Children Thos J. Perry, Margaret T. Perry, Laura J. Perry & Martha S. Perry, Children of my Daughter Pheraba Perry one fifth-

Item 4th  It is my will and wish after my death that my Executor take charge of my Negroes  & hire them out to the best advantages having due regard to their comfort for the space of five years and not to be put up in the ring for public hire, I wish for my old man Joshua to be duly provided for out of their hire and at the end of each year the monies arising from their hire to be paid out to my five heirs as within stated-one fifth to each-

Item 5th  It is my wish for my Executor to hire out my said Negroes for the space of two more years at the end of which time I wish my said Executor to take the money received for the two years hire and apply it to the best advantage in preparing and fitting them up and sending them to some free state or territory where they can enjoy the benefits of their Freedom provided they are willing and wish to go and further all the money arising from their two years hire that it does not require to fit them out I wish given to them for their own use and benefits.

Item 6th I leave my Son Thomas Wilson my Executor desiring him after my death to carry out this my Last Will and Testament as early as practicable and I do revoke and disannul all other  or former wills by me made. And I do publish this to be my last will and Testament as in testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 27th day of September A.D. 1859.

Signed, published and declared to be my Last Will

and Testament in presence of us who at her request                                 Pheriby Wilson

and in her prescence and in the prescence of each                                    (signature)     seal

other subscribe our names as witnesses

William P. Symons

John M. Symon

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North Carolina

Perquimans County

I Pheriba Wilson the testatrix named in the foregoing last will and testament   of date September 27th 1859 which I then signed sealed published and declared,—having changed my mind in regard to my Negroes. I do by this paper writing which I wish to be taken and continued as part of my last will and testament give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Wilson Negro boy Stephen child of my Negro woman Perry-and the balance of my Negroes viz man Wilson, woman Penny and all her other children I do give and bequeath unto my as follows. viz-unto my daughter Margaret Perry one fourth, unto my Grand Daughters Elvira Newby and Sallie Ann Noe one fourth, Unto my Grand Children Pharaba Banks and C.W. Hollowell one fourth and to my Grand Children  Thos. J. Perry, Margaret Perry, Laura J. Perry and Martha Susan Perry children of my dec’d daughter Pharaba Perry one fourth and in the divisions of said Negroes I wish my Daughter Margaret Perry to have Negro boy Joe as part of her share–

And now having disposed of my Negroes to my satisfaction and remaining satisfied with the legacies and bequests to my other propertyas intended to be expressed in the body of my last will to wit that after the payment of my debts and the legacy of fifty dollars to my son John, all my other estate Negroes excepted should be divided between my Daughter and Grand Children named in the body of my will–I do hereby in witness of the same set my hand and seal to this my first codicil to my last will and testament the 2d day of December 1861.

Signed sealed published and declared by

the testatrix to be her first codicil to her

last will and testament in the presence                                           Pherabe Wilson    seal

of us at her request, in her prescence, and

in the prescence of each other have sub-

scribed our names as witnesses–

(Willis H. Bagley signed the name of the testatrix at her request-showed it to her & she acknowledged the same — in fact she saw him write it)

J. M. Cox

Willis H. Bagley

D.P. Daughtry

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North Carolina

Perquimans County

I Pheriba Wilson of said county having heretofore made my last will and testament and having subsequently thereto to wit on the 2d day of this current month made and executed my first codicil to my said last will and my mind having since changed in one particular that in relation to the bequest to my son Thomas Wilson  I do on this 6th day of Decr. 1861 make this my second codicil to my said last will and testament. And I do now revoke the gift of Negro boy Stephen to my said son Thomas and in lieu thereof I do give and bequeath unto him Negro girl Hager Ann child of my negro woman Perry.

In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day aforementioned.

signed sealed published & declared  by the

testatrix to be her second codicil to her last

will and and testament in prescence of us                          Pheraby Wilson   seal

who at her request in her prescence and                               (signature)

in the prescence of each other  subscribe

our names as witnesses

J.M. Cox

R. B. Cox

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North Carolina

Perquimans County

I Pheriba Wilson of said county and state having heretofore made and published my last will and testament and having since made my first and second codicil to my said will — the first of date  Decr. 2d 1861 and the second of date 6th Decr. 1861 and now my mind having changed in one particular I do on this 30th decr. 1861 make this my third codicil to my last will and testament to be taken and construed as a part and parcel of said will namely — It is my will and desire and I do so direct that in the division of my estate Elvira Newby and Sally Ann Noe shall receive notes and money in lieu of Negroes that is instead of receiving their share of money, notes &c and then their share of the negroes-that they shall receive no negroes but the more in notes, leaving the more Negroes and less in notes for the other legatees.

In witness there of  I hereunto set my hand and seal the date and date aforesaid.

signes sealed published and declared by

the testatrix to be her third codicil to                                                                           Pheriby Wilson     seal

her last will and testament in prescence                                                                                 (signature)

of us who at her request in her prescence

and in prescence of each other subscribe

our names as witnesses

A. Smith Jordan

J. M. Cox

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November Term 1865

Perquimans County    The foregoing last will and testament and first, second, and third codicils thereto attached and every part thereof was duly admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded and filed.

???? Docket Nov Term 1865

Test

Jn. R. Moore,  Cl

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(Transcribed as written, including errors in spelling and grammar.)

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Albertson – Nathaniel Albertson (1751)

By on August 3rd, 2012

 Nathaniel Albertson will dated 4 December 1751

 Proved in January Court, 1752, Perquimans County

 Transcribed from a copy of the original by Bob Stokley

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N. Carolina

Perquimans County Pc.) Know all men by these presents that I Nathaniel Albertson, Farmer of the place aforesaid being very sick & weak of body but of sound disposing mind and memory thanks be given to God therefor, and calling to mind the mortallity of my body and knowing that it is appointed   for all men once to die do make and ordain these presents to  contain my Last will & Testament in manner & form following

(Viz) Principally & first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, & my body to the Earth to be buried in a Decent & Christion manner at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named: And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to belss me in this life, I give & dispose of the same as follows,

First I will that all my just debts be  Defrayd & paid in convenient time after my Decease by my Executors hereafter named———-

Item. I give to my Son Joshua Albertson all of my Land  from Long Branch down to the Creek Swamp and so down to the branch at the upper end of my Mannor Plantation & so out to the back line to him & his heirs for ever, also one feather bed & Furniture on which I lie, also the one third part of all my stock of cattle & hogs to him & his disposial.

Item. I give to my Son William Albertson my Mannor Plantation I now Dwell on with all the Land from the aforementioned Branch at the upper end of sd. Plantation, running with a direct course with the Branch from the Creek Swamp to the back line & thence down to the line of that Land that was former by his Grandfather Samuel Nicholsons, to him and his heirs for ever, Only my will & desire is that my Daughter Hannah Albertson have the liberty of  the use of my non Dwelling Houses as long as she shall remain unmarried  Also I give to him the one third part of all my stock of cattle and hogs to him & his Disposal Also one Negrow woman named Joan with what issue she may here after happen to have to him & his heirs lawfully begotten of his body them failing then to return to the Heirs of my body; Also I give to my Grandsons  Benjamin & Chalkley Albertson, Sons of William one young Negrow boy named Abraham, to them & the heirs of their bodies them failing then to return to the Heirs of my Body————

Item, I give one Negrow girl named Rose she and her increase to my Son Joshua & Daughter Hannah Albertson to be equally divided betixt them But if it should so happen that my Sd. Daughter Hannah should Depart this life without heirs of her body Lawfully begotten  then my will and intent is that the Sd. Negrow and her increase shall return to my Sd. Son Joshua & his Heirs————

Item  Give to my Said Daughter Hannah Albertson one third part of all my sheep, Also one featherbed & furniture also one chest to her & her disposal———–

Item, I give to my Daughter Elizabeth Newby one Barrell of Pork   to her & her disposal——

Item I give to my Son Aaron Albertson one hundred weight of fresh Pork and also the one third part of all my stock of hogs & Cattle to him & his disposal———

Item I give to my Daughter Lydda Trueblood  one third of all my sheep to her & her heirs——

Item I give all the rest of my personal estate to my Son William Albertson to him & his heirs for Ever

Item, Also I constitute and appoint my three sons, Viz. Aaron, Joshua, & William Albertson Executors of this my Last will and Testament Hereby disallowing & Disanulling all & every other former will  or Will Legucie, Bequests & Executors before this time by me named willed & Bequeathed———-Ratifieing & Confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament———– This fourth Day of the tenth month commonly called  December 1751——–

Signed Sealed Published                                                                             his

Pronounced & Declared                                                                        Nathaniel    N     Albertson

by  the said  Nathaniel                                                                               mark

Albertson  to be  his last

will and Testament in the

presence of

Joshua Perisho

James Henby

Mary Morris  

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North Carolina

Perquimans County January Court anno Dom 1752

Present His Majestys Justices

Then was the within will proved in Open Court by the affirmation of James Henby and evidence thereto in due form of law and at the  same time Aaron Albertson and William Albertson Executors to the within will was duly qualified by taking the affirmation by law to be taken by Exec. Ordered that the ???? or his said Deputy of said province have notice that ???? Testamentory issue thereon as the law directs————

Test  Edmund Hatch

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Jordan, Matthew Jordan (1763)

By on August 3rd, 2012

Matthew Jordan will

25 June 1763, Perquimans County, North Carolina                                            

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 North Carolina

Perquimans County

Be it known to all men by these presents that I Matthew Jordan of the county and province aforesaid being sick and weak in body but sound in mind and disposing memory thanks be to God and calling to mind its uncertainity of this life and knowing that is once appointed for all men to die and the time where is uncertain there I make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say — Principally and first I recommend my soul to the hand of God that gave it and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried I give devise and dispose of my estate in the following manner and ??? after all my just debts be paid.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved brother Gabriel Newby my ??????? which belonged to my father Matthew Jordan.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Anne Jordan my Negro woman named Rose and my Negro girl named Sue after my mother’s death.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved mother Patience Newby ten pounds  ??.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Mary Clay five shillings sterling.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Elizabeth Newby twenty pounds ??.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved brothers Francis Newby, Gabriel Newby, Joseph Newby, & Benj Newby all my wearing apparel to be equally divided amongst them. Also it is my will and desire that my land and my Negro man named Peter and all my other estate to be sold for six months credit. Likewise I desire after my mother’s death that my Negro man named Sam be sold also and all the monies arising from the said estate to be divided as followests.

ITEM  I give and bequeath to my beloved sisters and brothers — namely Dorothy Skinner, Elizabeth Newby, Gabriel Newby, Benj Newby, Joseph Newby, and Josiah Newby all the money arising from the said estate which is to be sold and equally divided  amongst them & is to be sold by my exors– I do nominate and appoint my loving mother Patience Newby, Anne Jordan and John Skinner to be my exex and exors of this my last will and testament and I do by these presents ??? revoke and disavow all and every other will by me before made and no other to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty three.

Signed in the presence of us as

my last will and testament                          Matthew Jordan   (seal)

Robt Jordan          John Hensley

Elizth Carver

July Court 1763. This certifies that the foregoing will was proved in court by the affirmation of Robert Jordan and at the same time appeared Patience Newby , Ann Jordan and John Skinner and qualified as exex and exors according to law.

Test  Miles Harvey  C   Crt

December the 4th 1764  this was the said will recorded according to law.

Miles Harvey   C   Crt

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NOTES from Bob Stokley: Matthew was the son of Matthew Jordan and Patience  Jordan of Isle of Wight County, Virginia.) He died without issue. Patience Darden Jordan married 2. Joseph Newby of Perquimans County, North Carolina.

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(Transcribed as written, including errors in spelling and grammar.)

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Sanders – John Sanders (1775)

By on August 3rd, 2012

        John Sanders will 25 September 1775;          

proved April Court 1777

Perquimans County, North Carolina

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In the name of God Amen, I John Sanders of Perquimans County in the Province of North Carolina (Joiner) calling to mind the uncertainty of Time here, am moved to commit to writing my Last Will and testament in manner and form following——-

Item, It is my will and desire that all my just debts be fully satisfyd and paid——

Item, I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth sanders one Negro woman named Cate and her Increase, one Negro man named Tobey, Two feather beds and furniture, one walnut desk, six walnut chairs, one walnut table, one walnut bofet, my riding chair and harness, and my horse called Jockey, two cows and calves, one yoke of oxen, one cart and wheels, one ox yoke and staple, one bar plow, one weeding plow, one iron chain, one narrow ax, one weeding hoe, two sows and pigs–four ewes and lambs, eight spade sows & barrows, two iron pots and hooks, one pot tramel, three pewter dished, three basons, six plates, six ?? spoons, one loom and harness, six tea cups and saucers, one tea pot, one tea kettle, twelve Delf plates, one pair of iron dogs, one pair of fire tongs, one wollen wheel, one linnen wheel, two flat irons, and a sufficiency of provisions for her self and family untill the usual time of year for laying in yearly provisions–To her & her heirs forever—————

Item, I give and bequeath unto my Son John Sanders all my land and buildings that I am possessed of to him and his heirs of his body lawfully begot forever and for want of such heirs it is my will and desire that my said lands be sold at the discretion of my Executors and the money arising by such sale to be equally divided between such of my daughters and their legal representatives as shall be at that time living——— I further give unto my Son John Sanders one Negro named Simon, one Negro boy named Ned, one walnut desk and one walnut bofet, two looking glasses to him and his heirs forever—————————

Item, I give all the remaining part of my Estate to be equally divided between my five Daughters  —— Mary, Miriam, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Pharaby Sanders to them and their heirs forever——————-

Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my Wife Elizabeth Sanders Executrix and my Brother benjamin Sanders, and my friend Joshua Skinner and William White, Executors to this my Last Will, revoking all other wills heretofore by me made Ratifying this and no other to be my will In Testimone whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 25th day of September 1775.

Signed sealed & Declard by the said Jno. Sanders to be his will in prescence of

W. Skinner                                                                                                         John Sanders   seal

John ????                                                                                                                     (signature)

Josiah Murdaugh

The words of his Body lawfully begotten,  ___?____     before signed.

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Perquimans County     April Court of Quarter Sessions of the Year 1777

This may certify that the foregoing will of John Sanders, Deac’d  was

then and there Exibited into Court & proved by the Oath of William

Skinner & at the same time Benjamin Sanders & William White two

of the Exectrs  therein named appeared and was qualified agreeable

to law.

Certifyd by W.Skinner, Clk

Recorded July 15th by ????

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Simpson – George W. Simpson (1879)

By on August 1st, 2012

George W. Simpson

Will – 8 March 1879

Perquimans County, NC

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Perquimans County, State of North Carolina March eighth eighteen hundred and seventy nine
This my last will and testament, that I George W. Simpson, do give and bequeath, my property after death, as follows.

First, To Annie B. Stokely, and Maggie B. Simpson, my two oldest daughters , One tract of land on the East side of the road, adjoining the lands of Henry White deceased, to be equally divided between them , to have and to hold the above named tract of land. If either one of the said named Annie B. Stokely, or Maggie B. Simpson die, without a lawful heir of their body, then her part is to be equally divided between the children that are living, and if both die without a lawful heir of the body, then the said land to be equally divided between my children that may be living.

Second, I give and bequeath after my death to my daughter Lizzie Nora Simpson one portion of the land on the west side of the road running through my farm, commencing at the line between Willis Whithead and myself and running a South course along the road to the second four feet ditch, thence along the said ditch to a line between Wm C. Simpson and myself, thence northerly course along the said line, to Willis Whitehead’s line, and along the line Easterly to the first station, to have and to hold, after the death of my Wife, or her Widowhood, the above named piece of land, and if the said Lizzie Nora Simpson die without a lawful heir of the body, the said land to be given to Jesse Franklin Simpson.

Thirdly, I give and bequest to my Wife S. Elizabeth Simpson the remainder of my land including the buildings, to have and to hold after my death as long as she lives, or her widowhood, and after her death or widowhood to my Son Jesse Franklin Simpson, forever, and furthermore if my Wife S. Elizabeth Simpson, should marry after my death, she can remain here by giving my Son Jesse Franklin Simpson one third of the proceeds of the said land, furthermore it is my will and desire that my house shall be a home for any of my children if they have no home.

Fourthly I give and bequeath after my death one third of my chattle property to my Wife.

Fifthly the other two thirds of my chattle property to be equally divided between my children and the part of the chattle property for Jesse Franklin Simpson and Lizzie Nora Simpson to remain with my Wife for them, and to be given to them whenever she thinks proper.

Sixthly It is my will and desire that after my death that any one, or all of my children can sell the above named lands when all of my children agree to do so.

I leave my Wife to settle my estate.
If my Wife should die, Provide J. Rufus Stokl(e)y settle the estate.

G. W. Simpson (signature)
Thomas W. White (signature)
C. A. Ownley (signature)

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NOTES from Bob Stokley:
George W. Simpson’s will was probated 7 March 1882. It was shown that he had 300 acres of land worth about $5,000. Personal property such as stock, notes, household furniture, etc. was valued about $2,500. Parties entitled under said will to the property were S. E. Simpson, widow of the deceased, Maggie B. Simpson, full age, & Annie B. Stokely, Jesse B. Simpson and Lizzie Nora Simpson minors.

Contributed and transcribed by Bob Stokley

(Transcribed as written, including errors in spelling and grammar.)

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Jordan – Eliza Jordan (1864)

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Eliza Jordan will, Recorded -Book F Page 522
Perquimans County, NC

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I, Eliza Jordan, being advanced in years and infirm in body, but of a sound and disposing mind, do make this my last will & testamenton this the 29th day of September 1864 to wit-

Item 1st I do give and bequeath my new bed stead & the bed & clothes belonging to it to my Grandson Matthew Thomas Wilson.

Item 2nd I do give and bequeath my book case to my Grandson Joseph T. Wilson

Item 3rd I do give and bequeath to my Grandson Jesse O. Wilson Seventy Dollars be kept at interest until he is of lawful age

Item 4th I do give and bequeath to my Grandson Wm Augustus Wilson Seventy Dollars to be kept at interest until he is of lawful age

Item 5th I do give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Mary Elizabeth Wilson Twenty- Five Dollars to be laid out in buying a ___?___ for her – I also give and bequeath a Twenty Dollar gold piece to her.

Item 6th I do give and bequeath to my Grandson John Randolph Simpson Fifty Dollars to be kept at interest until he is of lawful age

Item 7th I do give and bequeath to my Grandson Robert Augustus Simpson Seventy Dollars to be kept at interest until he is of lawful age

Item 8th I do direct the residue of my estate to be sold and that my Daughter Susan Ann Wilson be paid out of the proceeds thereof, if sufficient, a reasonable compensation for the expense and trouble she may be at in waiting and attending upon me during my sickness and that the residue be equally divided between my four daughters viz Catharine Sanders – Ellen Woodward – Penelope Elizabeth Simpson & Susan Ann Wilson.

Item 9th I do give and bequeath unto my Grandson Joseph T. Wilson my family Bible.

Item 10th I do constitute and appoint Dr Caleb Winslow to be my Executor to carry out the intent of the above will.

In witness whereof I have unto set my hand & affix my seal on the day above written.

Eliza Jordan (signature)
Seal

We the undersigned witnesses did see Eliza Jordan sign her name to this instrument and she did see us sign it as witnesses by her request, and in presence of each other.

John Elliott
Margaret A. Billups

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Contributed and transcribed by Bob Stokley

(Transcribed as written, including errors in spelling and grammar.)

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Wilson – Christopher Wilson (1823)

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The will of Christopher Wilson written 5 December 1823 and probated during the February Term of Court 1824, Perquimans County, NC

Book F, Page 65
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State of North Carolina
Perquimans County

Know ye by these presents that I Christopher
Wilson being in a low state of health tho of sound and disposing mind do make and ordain this to be my Last Will & Testament.

1st It is my desire that all my just debts be paid by my Executor
hereafter named.

2nd I give and bequeath to my wife Phariby Wilson one yoke of oxen &
carts & one horse cart & harnis & my white horse S_____ &
bay mare fill and my riding chair & harnis two axes first choice three
hoes first choice one spade & three ploughs and two p___ traces and
all the barrels and apple mill & _____ & __ and all the crocery ware
and kitching furniture and two feather beds and furniture one dining
table one black walnut desk and looking glass one large trunk and
chest & two pine tables and all the tubs pails & wooden ware one
loome and harnis & all the lining and wooling whels and three cows
and calfs the first choice & eight sheep the first choice and two sows
and pigs first choice and hogs sufficient for her family years provision
corn & wheat sufficient & foder & oats that is on hand – It is my
desire that my wife have the use of my silver table & tea spoons her
life time and then to my Son Christopher.

3rd I giv to my Son William Wilson the sum of seven hundred and fifty
dollars which he has recd.

4th I giv to my Daughter Martha Toms one Negro girle Sarah one
feather bed and furniture one burow & _ to the amount of fore
hundred dollars to which she has recd.

5th I giv to my Son Jesse one feather bed and furniture and fifty dollars
in mony.

6th I giv to my Daughter Margaret Hollowell one Negro girle Betty
one feather bed and furniture one buro & _ to the amount of fore
hundred dollars which she has recd.
7th I give to my Son Thomas Wilson one feather bed & furniture and
my gray horse Bird and a tract of land laying on Little River none
by the name of Robersons Land containing two hundred and
twenty fore acers.

8th I give to my Son John Wilson one feather bed and furniture & year
old Catt(le?) and my tract of land laying in the forke body containing
twenty five acres Excepting half the plantation to the use of my wife
til John comes of age also one gun.

9th I give to my Daughter Nancy one negro girle Mirish one feather bed
& furniture one buro one ___ table & looking glass.

10th I giv to my Daughter Elizabeth Wilson one feather bed & furniture
one burow & six winsor chairs one walnut dining table one Negro
woman Cady–

11th I give my Daughter Phariby Wilson one feather bed & furniture one
walnut dining table and one Negro girle Emily

12th I give to my son Christopher Wilson all the tract of land where I now
live Excepting the use of the said land my wife’s lifetime—It is my
will that my wife should have the use of Sealah and her increase her
life time and man Dave also and It is also my will that Jack & Isaac
be hired out til my wife’s death and then an Equal Division to be made
amongst all of my children after the three youngest daughters is made
equal with my oldest daughters. It is my will that Sarah Kirby have
the use of the house and lot as long as she wishes to liv at it.

Lastly I nominate and appoint my son William Wilson and Benjamin Toms Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hereby forsaking all other will or wills by me made or ordained — In witness whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal this 5th of 12th mo 1823
Christopher Wilson (handwritten) seal
Nathan Bagley
Rix Perry

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NOTES from Bob Stokley:
A few words are illegible and rather than guess, a blank was inserted. In items
#4 & 6 there is a symbol for the amount of money willed. This symbol could
represent sterling, gold, land, or anything of value. There isn’t much punctuation
nor is there much consistency in spelling. It is not known who Sarah Kirby was
but it must have been someone very near to the family. Needless to say, Christopher appeared to be a relatively wealthy man for the period in which he lived.

Contributed and transcribed by Bob Stokley

(Transcribed as written, including errors in spelling and grammar.)

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