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Will of William Lasater Sr. Chatham Co., NC Wills Vol
1 (1782-1794)
Pg. 17,18 - NC State Archives Film # C022.50001
"In the name of God amen I William Lasater Senr. of
Chatham county being in low state of helth but in perfect memory do hereby make
my last Will
and Testament and do dispose of all my worldly good in the
Manner following Impremis
I recommend my soul into the hands of the almighty God
hoping through his mercy to bee happily received in the menshons
[mansions?] of Eternal
Bliss and as for the Interrent [internment] of my Body I
submit those whom I leave behind doubting not but they will have it
buried in a
Christian Manner.
Item... I give and bequeath unto my dear beloved Wife
Kesiah Lasater a Mare and hur Saddle two cows and calves and all the Stock
of Hogs there
to beloning [ belonging] one feather Bead and forniture
and her Wheal and Chards [ possibly carding combs, used for cleaning and
carding wool
and cotton] and one Dish and Bason and six Spoons and one
Pot and also three Linning Wheals and likewise I lend unto my Dear
beloved Wife
during her life or widowhood my plantation and Two negros
Thean and Charles
Item... I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Lasater one
Iron Pot and Twenty Shillings in Money to him the said Thomas Lasater
and his Heirs
forever.____
Item....I give and bequeath unto Daughter Mary Bell Ten
pounds in Money To her the said Mary Bell and her heirs forever
Item....I give and bequeath unto my son Abner Lasater the
Eight part of my home plantation as well as two negros above mentioned
which I leave
to be sold at the death of my wife or as soon as she may
again marry, to him the said Abner Lasater his Heirs forever
Item....I give and bequeath unto my son William Lasater
the eight part of the above manshoned [ mentioned] land and negroes
agreeable to the
Conditions of Abner Lasater to him the said William
Lasater his Heirs forever___
Item....I give and bequeath unto my son Esekiah Lasater
the Eight part of the above manshoned [ mentioned ] land and negroes
agreeable to the
condition of Abner Lasater to him the Esekiah Lasater his
Heirs
forever___
Item....I give and bequeath unto my son Jacob Lasater the
Eight part of the above Manshoned [mentioned] Land and negroes agreeable
to the
Condition of Abner Lasater to him the said Jacob Lasater
his Heirs forever___
Item....I give and bequeath unto my son James Lasater the
Eight part of the above Manshoned [ mentioned] Land and negroes
agreeable to the
condition of Abner Lasater to him the said James Lasater
his Heirs forever_____
Item....I give and bequeath unto my son Hardy Lasater the
Eight part of the above Menshoned [mentioned] Land and negroes
agreeable to the
condition of Abner Lasater to him the said Hardy Lasater
his Heirs forever ____
Item....I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sary Lasater
the Eight part of the above manshoned Land an negroes agreeable to the
Condition of
Abner Lasater to her the said Sary Lasater hur Heirs
forever ___
Item....and last of all I do hereby appoint my son William
Lasater Jun'r and Thomas Bell to act for me as Executors towards the
said good
Chattels which I have heretofore Devided and bequeathed
also all and every part and residue of my while Estate I give and
bequeath unto those
whom I have appoint to act as Executors first to pay all
my Just Debts and funeral Charges and the remainder and residue to be
equally Devided
to those whom I do hereafter mention that in Abner
Lasater, William Lasater, Esekiah Lasater, Jacob Lasater, James Lasater,
Hardy Lasater,
Sary Lasater Cloe Lasater to them and their Heirs
forever___
So therefore I do resign my soul into the hands of him
that gave it hoping for a happy resurection revoking and disall nulling
all Wills
heretofore by me made and do acknowledge to be my last
Will and Testament this forth Day January one thousand seven
hundred and Eight fore
Signed and Sealed
William Lasater
In presence of
Thomas Gunter
James Copland
Proved in open Court February session 1784 by the oaths of
Thomas Gunter
& James Copland
A Copy Teste John Ramsey C.C.
[Thomas Bell and his Mary (Lasater) Bell, are buried
in the Bell/Clark cemetery out on the point in Jordan Lake, past the park
and public
ramps.. The Corps of Engineers did not move the graves, to
create the lake, after loosing a law suit, filed by the family. It
hasn't been flooded, yet..
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Will of Hardy Lasater 1861
NC State Archives C:022.80003, pg. 81, 82. Chatham Co., NC Wills.
I did break the sentences where the 1st, 2nd, etc. were written. to make it
easier to read.
pg. 81
" I Hardy Lasater of the county of Chatham & State of North Carolina being low
in health but Sound in mind and memory and considering the certenty of death do
make and declare this my last will and Testament in maner and form as follows.
1st - that my Executors Shall provide for me a decent Burial such as my friends
may desire and pay all funeral charges togather with all my Just Debts out of
the first moneys that may come into hands as a part or parsel of my estate
2nd - I give and devise to my beloved wife Rebeca Lasater one third part of the
land where I now reside containing the mansion house and all ne-sary out houses
to gather with all my Negroes household and kitchen furnatures farming Tools and
Stock of all kinds I loan her during her natural life
3rd - I give and devise to my daughter Mehaly Crutchfield the use of a Tract of
land whereon she no resides containing one hundred Acres then at her death to
the lawfull heirs of her boddy
pg. 82
4th - I give and devise to my Daughter Sarah S. Brown one Negro girl name Jane
which she has now in possesion
5th - I give and devise to my Son William J. Lasater the of land whereon I now
reside with the resise ? made in the second clause of this will and at the death
of my wife Rebeca Lasater to have the hole tract is that the residue of my
Estate
6th - At the death of my wife Rebeca Lasater my desire is that the residue of my
estate bee equally divided between all my heirs Abner Lasater, Malinda Petty,
Mahaly Crutchfield, Sarah S. Brown, Mary Thomas and William J. Lasater with the
Exception that Mahaly Crutchfield has received one hundred and forty Dollars
which amount is to be made up to the other heirs out of the estate that is on
(one) hundred and forty Dollars each after that all to share equally
7th - Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my Two sons Abner & William J.
Lasater my Executors to all intents and purposes to Execute this my last will
and Testament according to true intents and meanings of the same and every part
& clause there by Revoking and declaring uterly void all other wills heretofore
made by me in witness where of I have set my hand and Seal this 22nd July 1861
Signed Sealed and delivered in presents of
J. S. Lasater
B. D. Johnson
Hardy Lasater (Seal) "
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Chatham Co., NC Wills. Vol. 1 (1782-1799)
pg. 26 a,b NC State Archives film # c022.50001
Will of John Ledbetter 1785
In the Name of God, Amen I John Ledbetter of the County
of Chatham and State of North Carolina being thro the abundant mursey of
God tho weake
thoe weake [repeated phrase by the clerk] of Body yet of
sound mind and memory do constitute this my Last Will and Testament and
desire it to be
received by all asuch. imprimus I most humbly bequeath my
soule to God my maker beseaching his most gracious acceptance of it thro
the all
sofitiance [sufferance/sustenance?] merits and midiaon
(mediation ?] of my most compasonate redeemer Jesus Christ who gave himself to
be an atonement
for my sins and is able to save to the uttermost all that
cum unto God by him seeing he ever livet to make intercession for them
and who I
trust Will not reject mee a returning penetant sinner when
I cum unto him for mursey in this hope and confidence I render up my
soule with comfort
humbly beseaching the most bleased and glorious trinity
one God most holy most murciful and gratious to prepare mee for this time of
my dissolution
and then to take mee to himself into that peace and rest
and in comparable felicity which he has prepared for those that love and
deare his holy
name amen blesed bee God imprimus: I give my Body to the
earth from whence it was taken in full assurance of its resurrection
from thence at
the last day as for my Burial I disire if my bee with
ought pomp or state at the discretion of my deare wife and executors
hereafter
mentioned as to my worldly Estate I will and posidefly
[positively] order that all last debts bee paid. Item I give my beloved
wife Amy
Ledbetter the remainder of my wourldly Estate of what kind
or qunty [quantity ?] whatsoever it be for terme of life and then
to disspouse of
it as she pleases Lastly I constitute my beloved wife and
my son John Ledbetter ext'rs of this my Will and Testament this 1 day
of December 1785
Signed John Ledbetter his
mark {Seal}
[ an "I" with a cross bar through the middle of it]
Test
James Smith
Mary Ledbetter A Copy Test John Ramsey C.C.
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Contributor's Note: The spelling, capitalization and punctuation are unchanged from the original document.
Will of John Ledbetter-1791
Chatham Co. NC Wills Vol. 1, (1782-1799) pg. 46a
NC State Archive Film # C022.5001
"In the Name of God Amen I John Ledbetter being weak in
body but of a sound memory do make this my last Will and Testament
revoking all other
Wills heretofore. Imprimus I give and bequev unto my son
James Ledbetter one sertain Track [ certain tract] or parcel of Land lying
on the South
Side of the road and if he the said James Ledbetter should
Die without heirs Lawfully begotten of body then the Land to be
equally divided
between my two Daughters Vine [or Cine] Ledbetter and Tase
Ledbetter and as for the rest of my Estate I lend it to my Wife
Elisebeth Ledbetter to
rase my Children or during her life or widowhood and if
she the said Elisebeth Ledbetter should Die or Marry then to be equally
divided between
my to Daughters above mentioned also I do appoint my Wife
Elisebeth Ledbetter and Marmeduke Daniel my lawful Executors In
Witness Whereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eight day of
November in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and Ninety one___
Signed John Ledbetter {Seal}
In presents
Jude Smith his X mark
Gillum Daniel A Copy Test John Ramsey
C.C."
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William Ledbetter of Chatham County, NC Wills Vol. A
(1798-1819) Pg. 315 (299 written) NC State Archive film #
C022.8001
"In the name of God, Amen, I William Ledbetter of the
county of Chatham and State of North carolina do make and publish the
following to be my
last Will and Testament. My Will is that my son Edward
Ledbetter shall have the Just sum of Fifty Dollars in Money. My will
further is that my
Grandson Alsey Ledbetter shall have my horse that I am now
in possession of and fifteen Dollars in Money. My Will further is that
my wife shall
have during her life one Cow & Calf, one Bed and furniture
and a sufficiency of Corn, Wheat and Meat for her support. My
Will further is
that all my property not before bequeathed shall be sold
and an equal division made among the rest of my Children. Lastly, I
nominate my
friend James Collins and my son William Ledbetter both of
the County of Chatham, the Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 2nd
day of April Anno Domini 1818.
William Ledbetter his X mark
{Seal}
Signed Sealed and declared by Wm. Ledbetter to be the
last Will &
Testament
in presence of us.
John Thompson
Asa Stone Proved May 1818 by John Thompson
and Asa Stone
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Will of Charles Letterloh -1854
Chatham Co., NC Record of Wills, 1858-1866
Vol. D, pp. 14, 15, 16
NC State Archives film # C.022.8003
In the name of God Amen I Charles Letterloh of the
County of Chatham and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory
but knowing
the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and
publish, and declare This my last Will and testament. hereby revoking
and annulling
all former Wills by me made ITEM 1st I Give and bequeath to my living wife Elizabeth
all the land south of Dry Creek now owned by me during her naturel life
ITEM 2nd I Give and bequeath to my said wife Elizabeth
during her natural life the following negroes to wit. Haywood,
Oliver, Jim &
Senderella and her Two children.
ITEM 3rd I Give and bequeath to my loving Elizabeth Ten
Good Milch cows four Good mules, thirty head of hogs a choice waggon and
Gear. A buggy
& Harness The black smiths Tools and farming utensils and
Tools sufficient to cultivate the the land Given her for her
lifetime in Item
1st and the household & kitchen furniture
ITEM 4th I Give and bequeath to my loving son Washington
and to his heirs forever at the death of his Mother my said wife
Elizabeth the
land south of dry Creek. Given in Item 1st to the said
Elizabeth during her natural life.
ITEM 5th It is my Will and desire that at my Death all the
property both real and personal of which I Die in any manner
possessed or seised
(seized) and not otherwise disposed of in this will shall
be divided into eleven equal shares, one of which shares I Give and
bequeath to my
loving son Charles and his Issue forever
A second I Give and bequeath to my loving son Thomas and
to his issue forever
A Third I Give and bequeath to my loving son Edward and
his Issue forever
A fourth I Give and bequeath to my loving son William and
his issue forever
A fifth I Give and bequeath to my loving son Washington
and to his Issue forever
A sixth I Give and bequeath to my executors herein after
named and their heirs in trust for my loving son Frederic and his
Issue forever
A seventh I Give and bequeath to my Executors hereinafter
appointed and named, and to their heirs forever in trust for the sole
and seperate
use of my loving Daughter Sophia free from the claim or
claims of her present or of any future Husband and after her death to
her issue forever
An Eighth I Give and bequeath to my said Executors
and their their heirs forever in trust for the sole and seperate use
of my loving
Daughter Ellen wife of Nathaniel Alston free from the
claim or claims of her said husband Nathaniel or of any other future
husband and after
her Death to her issue forever,
A ninth I Give and bequeath to my said Executors in trust
for the sole and seperate use of my loving Daughter Louisa wife of Esly
Hunt free
from the claim or claims of her said husband Esly or any
future husband and after her death her issue forever-
A Tenth I Give and bequeath to my said Executors in trust
for the sole use and seperate use of loving Daughter Norma (or Hannah?)
wife of J.J.
Rogers free from the claim or claims of her said husband
or any future husbands and after her death to her issue-
An Eleventh I Give and bequeath to my Executors
hereinafter appointed in trust for the sole and seperate use of my loving
daughter Catherine
Wife of Alfred Smith free from the claim or claims of her
said husband Alfred or any future husband and after her death to her
issue forever
ITEM 6th If any of my children shall died before or after
the division mentioned in Item 5th without issue surviving them it my
will and
desire that the portion which would have gone to the child
or children so dying without issue surviving shall go and be divided
equally among
my surviving children or their issue in the same manner
and my said Executors hereafter appointed and named shall be declared
trustees in
the same manner and for the same purposes of the portion
coming to any one fo my children for whom they have been appointed
trustees in
Item 5th as if the property had been conveyed to them
directly and specially upon saId trusts
ITEM 7th It is my will and desire that if any of my
children shall died either before or after the division mentioned in Item 5th
leaving Issue
surviving the issue of such child or children so dying
shall be entitled to the portion to which hs her or their parent
would have been
entitled to had he or she survived
ITEM 8th It is my will and desire that at the division
mentioned in Item 5th each of my children shall be charged with that
property I have
given off to each of them at the valuation put upon the
property by me at the time fo the Giving for which valuation See a book
kept by me for
that purpose.
ITEM 9th At the Division Washington is not to be charged
with the value of the land Given him in this will after the death of his
Mother my
wife Elizabeth but it is my will and desire that he shall
have the land entire.
ITEM 10th It is my will and desire that the property to
wit. The negroes Haywood Oliver, Jim and Cenderrela and the two
children given
by this will to my loving wife Elizabeth during her
natural life, shall at her death be divided equally, among all my children in
the same
manner and my Executors declared Trustees for the same
purposes as provided in item 5th
ITEM 11th I hereby authorise and empower my Executors
hereinafter nominated and appointed as trustees to sell the property
given to them
as trustees for the benefit of my said children and also
to rent hire or otherwise dispose of the same provided the profits of
such selling
renting or hiring be disposed of in good faith to the use
and benefit of my said children for whom they are appointed trustees
as aforesaid.
ITEM 12th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Thomas
S.Letterloh and my loving friend William P. Hadly Executors
Executors(repeated) of this
my last will and Testament
Witness my hand and seal This 18th day of September in the
Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty four
C. Letterloh Sen. {Seal}
Signed declared and published by the above named
Charles Letterloh as
and for his last will and testament in presence of the
underwritten
persons who at his request and in his presence have
attested the same
Sidney Smith
Carney Bynum
I Charles Letterloh named as the Testator in the will to
which this is annexed do hereby make this present codicil which I do
order and direct
shall be taken as a part of my annexed last will and
testament and which will in all respects, excepting wherein it is
altered or changed
by the codicil to my said Will. I do hereby republish and
affirm I hereby nominate and appoint my loving son Washington J.
Letterloh
co-executor with my son Thomas S. Letterloh of this my
last will and testament in the place of my friend Wm. P Hadly. in
Witness whereof I
have hereunto affixed my hand and seal this 23rd day of
March 1835
Jno Manning
A. F. Olmsted C. Letterloh Sen {Seal}
Nov. Session 1838
The foregoing last will & testament of Charles Letterloh
was duly proved in open court by the oath of Sidney Smith & Carney
Bynum the
witness thereto as also the codicil by Jno Maning & A. F.
Olmsted & the Executors therein named were duly qualified.
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Chatham Co., NC Record of Wills, Vol. A, 1798-1819, p. 270
NC State Archives Film # C.022.80001
Will of Elizabeth Lutterloh
Chatham County December 24th 1811
I Elizabeth Lutterloh being of sound mind and memory do
make this my last Will annulling and revoking all other heretofore by
me made. My
desire and intention is that my three sons Charles Henry
and Lewis share and enjoy all my worldly estate equally amongst
them-- And that
my Excut'rs hereafter mentioned shall make such division
as soon after my decease as possible in the most equitable and equal
manner possible
Charging Charles Lutterloh with the sum of Seven Hundred
Dollars, the valuation of Two Negroes advanced to him the 13th day of
January
1808 and also charging my son Henry lutterloh Two hundred
and eighty seven pounds ten Shillings, advanced to him April 2 1810.
And I appoint
Thomas Snipes Esq'r Guardian to Lewis Lutterloh should he
not be of age at my decease to receive and receipt for his share of my
estate and
such share of my Estate as my (may) be coming to Henry it
be placed in the hands of Bassil Manly Esq'r and Charles Lutterloh in
Trust for my
son Henry should he not be in the County at my decease and
that my Executers by and with the consent of such of my sons as
may be in the
County at my decease may sell convey and make title my
estate in case they cannot conveniently divided the same. And I direct my
Executers or
any of them to convey and make a title in fee simple to Ed
Jones of the Lands adjoining Clarks Ferry of which the said Edward
Jones is in
possession and has the original Deeds for- In case I do
not make such conveyance before my decease, I have formerly sold the
same to him for
$400. And I direct my executors to divide my Slaves a much
as possible to the satisfaction of my sons present at my decease. And
I appoint my
friends Basil Manly Thomas Snipes and Executers of this my
last Will and Testament. As witness my hand & seal
in the presence of
Elizabeth (Cornisford?)
Elizabeth Lutterloh {Seal}
P.S. It is my Will and desire that in case my son James
should be alive and appear personally, then he shall have an equal share
with my three
sons before mentioned.
Elizabeth (Cornisford?) Elizabeth Lutterloh {Seal}
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Chatham Co., NC. Record of Estates (1782-1799) Vol. 1
Pg. 21b, 22 a & b
NC State Archives film # C.022.50001
Will of Caleb Lindsey - dated 17 Oct. 1784 no probate date
In the name of God Amen I Caleb Lindsey of Chatham
County & State of North Carolina planter being in a low state of health in
Body perfect
mind & memory thanks be given unto God Calling to mind the
Mortality of my Body and knowing that it is apointed for all men once
to die Do make
& ordain this my Last Will and Testament that is to say
principally and first of all I give and recommend my sole unto the hands
of almighty
God that gave it and my Body I recommend to the Earth to
be Buried in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my Executors
Nothing
doubting but at general resurection I shall receive the
same again by the might power of God and as touching such Worldly Estate
wherewith
pleased God to bless me in this life I give demise and
dispose of the same in the following manner and form Itam______
I give and bequeath to my Well beloved son John Lindsey
one Negro man named David for which he is to pay forty pounds good and
Lawfull Money
of this State to be Equelly divided amongst the surviving
Children of my son Caleb Lindsey deceased as they arive at lawfull
age___also I
give to my Daughter Joan Martain one Negro girl named Mary
her and her increase to her only use and benifit___ Also I give to
Elizabeth Durham
one Negro boy named Solomon to the only use and benifit of
her___also I give to my daughter Judith Spurling one negroe boy named
Carry for
which she is to pay Eight pounds good and Lawfull Money of
this State to my Daughter Sarah as a part of her Legacy of my
Estate___ also I
give to my daughter Susanah Baker one negroe boy named
Isaac to which she is to pay seven pounds good and Lawfull Money of this
State to my
daughter Sarah as a part of her Legascey of my Estate___I
also give to my son James Lindsey one Negroe Man Rubin with one hundred
& thirty
Eight acres of Land be the same more or less where my
daughter in Law Mary Lindsey now lives together with one fether Bead and
furniture one
Cow and Calf and all my working tools and one Iron Pott
for which he is to pay fourty pounds good and Lawfull Money of this State
to be equally
divided amongst the surviving Children of my son William
Lindsey deceased & as they arive at Lawfull age and six pounds of
the Money to
my Daughter Sarah Lindsey____ I likewise give to my
daughter Sarah Lindsey one Hers (horse?) and cattle and sheep too feather
Beds and
furniture together with all My Household furniture other
than what is above mentioned and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke
and disanull
all and every other former Testament Wills and Legacies
bequeaths and Executors by me in anywise before named Wills and
bequeaths and
Testament in Witness whereof I have hereunto unto set my
hand and seal this the fourteenth day of October in the year of our Lord
one
thousand Seven hundred and Eighty four___
Signed seal'd published and declar'd by Caleb Lindsey to
be his last Will and Testament in presents of us
William Pickard
Caty Pickard Signed Caleb Lindsey {Seal}
A Copy Test. John Ramsey C.C.
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Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A, pg. 190
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.8001
Will of William Lucas-1805
In the Name of God, Amen
I William Lucas of the County of Chatham and State of
North Carolina being weak in body but sound in min and of perfect memory,
Blessed be
god, do make and constitute this my Last Will and
Testament revoking and disannuling all others.
I give my Body to the Earth from whence it was taken in
sure certain of the resurrection there of again at the last day.
I give and bequeath my soul to Almighty God again humbly
beseeching his most gracious acceptance thereof into Eternal life through
his well
beloved son, Jesus Christ.
As to my worldly Estate, I will and hereby? order that ll
my just debts be paid.
Item. I lend unto my daughter Ann Pope, three negroes. (VIZ)
one woman named Penny, Also one named Easter & her
increase and a boy named George during her natural life and at her decease I
give the above
mentioned negroes to the heirs of said Ann Pope lawfully
begotten of her body, to be equally divided share and share alike.
Item. I lend unto my daughter Winifred Clark, one Negro
Man named Peter.
Also a negro boy named Jack, during her natural life and
at her decease I give the above mentioned Negroes to the heirs of said
Winefred Clark,
lawfully begotten of her body to be equally divided share
and share alike.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Ann Pope two
hundred dollars to be taken out of my Estate to her and her heirs forever.
The rest and residue of my Estate both real and personal I
give to my two Daughters (namely Ann Pope & Winefred Clark to be
equally divided
share and share a like to them and their heirs forever.
I do hereby nominate appoint and ordain Winship Steersman(Stedman)
and Alexander Clark, my whole and sole Executors of this my last will
and testament in
testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal
this 1th day of August, 1805.
Wm Lucas {Seal}
Signed Sealed & acknowledged
in presence of us
Geo. Martin
William Riddell
My Note:
Wm. Lucas' daughter Winefred was married to Alexander
Clark (III). They moved to Williamson Co., Tenn. I have quite a few of their
descendants,
if anyone is interested. Sue
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Will of Henry Lewis Lutterlow dated May 8, 1791
pg. 100- Chatham Co., NC Record of Estates
Vol. 2 (1795-1799) Archives film # C.002.5001
In the name of God, Amen, I Henry Lewis Lutterlow, In
the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina Merchant being in
perfect Helth and
of sound mind and memory and understanding, that
considering the uncertainty of this transitory Life do make publish and
Declare this my
Last Will and Testament in manner and form following/
Whereas I Know of no person so worthy of my affection and
esteem as my dear Wife Elizabeth Gratham/Grutham/Greetham Lutterlow, I
do hereby
give devise and bequeath unto her, her Heirs Exeter's and
administrators all my Estate wheresoever and whatsoever
and of what
nature Kind and quantity soever the same may be; and I do
also appoint my said Dear wife [ink blot] whole and sole executrix of
this my Will,
Hereby revoking and making void all other and former Will
and wills by me at anytime heretofore made, This is only on Conditions
as Long my
Dear wife Elizabeth Gratham/Grutham/Greetham Lutterlow
remains my Widow, if she marries again, it is My Will that my Estate
whatsoever or
wheresoever both real or personal shall be sold and
Equally divided share and share alike amongst my children James Gratham,
Charles
Lutterlow and Henry Lutterlow for which purpose I appoint
in Regard to Her Marrion(sic) again the following gentlemen to be my
executors;
(viz) John Williams Esquire, Mr. James Newland and Simon
White;
Sign'd Henry L. Lutterlow
pg. 101
To see my Will fullfilled, I leave to my son Charles
Lutterlow My gold watch Fold chain & Do.(ditto) seals and Trinkets belonging
to the same
my Silver Shoe & Knee buckles my silver Hetted (headed?)
Sword and my Pistols above his share I leave to my son Henry Lutterlow
all my silver
& Gold medals my Gold Sleave Buttons and my Gun It is
further my Will that no security or Bond to fullfill this my will shall be
demanded of
my Dear Wife Elizabeth Greetham/Grutham
[My note: her last name does not look at Gratham, but I've
not seen the name Greetham or Grutham, before]
Lutterlow, as I have sufficient Reason to be satisfied
that when ever she should be inclined to marrie she will acquaint the
before mentioned
three Gentlemen with her Intention or should my Dear wife
Elizabeth Greetham Lutterlow think proper to sell any of my personal
property or
Land property or the whole of my property whatsoever or
wheresoever and remove into another part of the world she as full power so
to do
without Controul should she dye before all my sons are of
the age of twenty one in that case the Eldest of my sons shall take
care of the
Plantation till the second son comes of age (of twenty one
, blacked out with ink) then the Two Jointly to take care of the
Plantation till
the youngest comes of age of Twenty one years, then all
and every part of my Estate shall be divided share and share alike by my
three sons
and -- (divide?) them as the(y) ? can best agree amongst
themselves;
whosoever should, neader (neither?) of my sons be of the
age of Twenty one years, when my Dear wife Dies Then my executors, John
Williams
Esquire, James Newland and Simon White, will take care to
have my sons bought up, Rent out the Plantation and negroes or Keep a
Overseer
whichever the think but, till the Eldest comes of age,
then the management will fall to the Eldest son, but at the same
time My
executr's before mentioned will overlook my eldest son or
sons, till the youngest is of the age of Twenty One Inspect their or
his acct's
and when ever the(y) find him or them intrasagent
(intransigent) take the mannagement out of his or their hands and give him or
them yearly
the Profit of his or their share till the youngest comes
of the age of Twenty one years, and it is my particular Desire that my
son or sons
consult and advise with my executors. (towit) John
Williams, esquire James Newlin and simon White as the are my particular
friends and I
Know them to be very Good Honest and Worthy men, I leave
Each of my executors a Gold morning Ring as a token of my Regard for
them,
Sign'd Seal'd and delivered by me and by my Order and
Request this Eight Day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven Hundred and
Ninety one and in the fifteenth of America's Independence
Chatham County State of North Carolina May 8, 1791
signed
Henry Lewis Lutterlow
In prescence
James Baker
John Williams
John A. Williams
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M
Will of David Maddox
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.50001, Vol. 2, pg. 34
made 8 Nov., 1794, probated Feb. session, 1795
"In the name of God Amen, I David Maddox of the County
of Chatham and state of North Carolina, being weak in body but of perfect
mind and
sound memory thanks to almighty God But calling to mind
that it is appointed by the almighty Creator for all men once to die
therefore am
willing that God hath bestowed on me I give in the
following manner and first of all I recommend my soul into the hands of my
saviour who
redeemed it by his precious blood and my body I recommend
to the ground to be buried at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter
named
nothing doubting but I shall receive it again at the last
day by his almighty power and as to such worldly estate as God hath
bestowed on me
I give in the following manner-
I primise, I lend to my beloved wife Salley Maddox my
Negroe girl Alse during her life.
Item I give and bequeath to my son William Maddox one
third part of my tract land adjoining my son Talton's tract.
Item I give & bequeath to my son John Maddox one third of
my tract of land adjoining Ramseys line.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Michael Maddox the
middle part of m tract of Land containing my houses and plantation and my
desire is for
my wife to live with her youngest son Michael during her
life and after all just debts paid my will and desire is that each of my
children as
they shall come of age the shall receive one horse bridle
and saddle to be raised out of my estate and after the death of my
beloved wife my
will and desire is that the remainder of my estate with my
Negroe girl aforesaid lent to my beloved wife with all her increase
after my wife's
death be equally divided among all my children
And lastly I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Salley Maddox and my beloved son Talton Maddox and William Lucas to be
Executors to this
my last will and testament and I do b these presents
disanul and revoke all other and every former will heretofore made in
testimony whereof I
have ratified and confirmed this be my last will and no
other this eighth day of November Anno Domini 1794-
Signed sealed published pronounced and declared to be his
last will in presence of us who in his presence and presence of each
other have
enterchangeably set our hands the day and year above
written.
James Langston Jurat
Talton Madox Jurat
Signed David (his X mark) Maddox {Seal}
A Copy Test. John Ramsey, C.C.
Returned Feb. Session 1795
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Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A, pg. 193b
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.80001
Robert Marsh Will dated 14 Mar., 1801
MY NOTE: This will is typed and then microfilmed.
In the name of God Amen, I Robert Marsh of the county
of Chatham & State of North Carolina being in perfect mind and memory, thanks
be given to
God, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing
that it is apointed for all men once to die, do make & ordain this my
last Will &
testament. - Viz.
Principally & first of all I give & recommend my Soul into
the hands of almighty God that gave it me & my body to the earth to be
decently
buried at discretion. Nothing doubting, but at the general
resurrection, I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God,
and as
touching such worldly estate thereunto it hath pleased God
to bless me with in this life. I give demise & dispose of the
following manner &
form. First I give & bequeath to my ^un^ married children
the Sum of twenty pounds each. North Carolina currency to be paid at
their marriage
to be raised & levied out of my estate: also I give unto
my son Charles Marsh the sum of five Shillings Sterling' and the balance
of my estate
to be equally divided betwixt the rest of my children John
William, Robert, Joseph, Henry & Alexander my Sons & Elizabeth
Brantley, Barbara
Griffith, Mary Hackney, Nancy Dilliard, Martha Lambert,
Sarah Davis, Frances Taylor, Eliza Stuart, and Henrietta My daughters.
And I do
hereby constitute make & ordain William Marsh & Daniel
Hackney the sole executors of this my last will and testament; And do
hereby disannul,
revoke & disallow all & every other former testament,
Wills legacies bequests & executors by me in any wise before named Will'd
bequeathed,
ratified & confirmed this & no other to be my last Will &
testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this
fourteenth day
of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred & one
Robert Marsh {Seal}
Signed, Sealed, Published &
Pronounced & declared by the
sd. Robert Marsh as his last
Will & testament in the
presence of us who in these
presence & in the presence
of each other have hereto
subscribed our names.
Solomon Dorsett
James Collins
Matthew Daly
John Marsh
Proved by Solomon Dorsett & by James Collins.
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John Marshill Will, dated May 5, 1787, no probate date
Chatham Co., NC, Record of Estates, Vol. 1, pps.
31,31(b),32
NC State Archives film # C.022.50001
(My Note. John Marshill is of Quaker faith)
I John Marshill of Chatham County & State of North
carolina being in perfect health and sound memory but knowing the mortality
of my body
and that is appointed for all men once to die I do make
and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner following and as
touching such
worldly Estate as hath please the lord to bless me with I
bequeath give devise allow and dispose of in manner as follows my Just
debts and
funeral charges to be first paid and of my Estate I give
and bequeath to my dear and well beloved Wife Ruth Marshill the black
mare Called
Javel (?) to be her own property only she must give to my
son Joseph her first Colt and after share her increase with her
unmarried Children
I also give her the Case of Drawers her bed and furniture
side sadle and all the household furniture provided she share them
with her
Children as they may grow to require them and to have her
maintainance on the plantation that I now live on with all priviledge
of house
Orchards etc and all the moveables substance after such
Legacies are paid as I direct whilst she remains my widow but no longer
I also give
to my son Jacob Marshill twenty Shillings. I also give my
son William Marshill twenty Shillings _ I give to my son John Marshil
five pounds I
give to my Daughter Ruth Marshill a feather Bed and
furniture and the Chest that is Called hers A spinning wheel and side sadle
and bridle &
a cow and Calf, and I give to my Daughter Hannah Marshill
a feather bed and furniture a spinning wheel side saddle and Bridle a
Cow and Calf
and Each of them last named twenty Shillings I also give
all my Lands that I no hold not knowing better how to order it at this
time to my
four youngest sons
(Vizt) Benjamin, Joseph, Isaac, and Abram, & all of them a
proportionable share of the stock of horses and cattle, I
also allow
Isaac to have the plantation that I now live on with
twenty acres to his share more than any of the rest by reason the Land is
much worn and
Let the Land be divided in the best manner to the
advantage of the meadow grounds,, But if my four sons Choose not to have
the Land
divided so let the Land be sold and the greatest of the
prices be given to the two youngest,, otherwise let such who keep the land
pay the
Others and Equal price as may be agreed upon and it is my
Will that if any of them my Children decease without Issue that their
Legacy be
Equally divided between the others, and if the Land be not
sold I allow my Eldest son Jacob to pay to him that may have the worst
thereof
fifteen pounds above it in my possession at this time I
allow my Joyners tools to be divided amongst my son as may best
suit. It is also
my Will that my two grandsons John Marshill & John Dobbins
have twenty shillings Each__
I also ordain and appoint my two sons Jacob & William with
Ruth their Mother my whole and equal Executors and Executrix of this
my Last Will
and Testament,, To act in my room and in my stead as
trustees of the whole and do charge and thusly require them to discharge
their trust faithfully
In Witness and Testimony whereof John Marshill hath set my
hand and affixed my seal this tenth day of the 5th
Month commonly called May and in the
year one thousand seven hundred Eighty seven
Singed and sealed in the presence of us
William Marshill
John Davis
William Marshill Junior
Signed John Marshill {Seal}
A Copy Test John Ramsey, C. C.
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Clementine Martin Will dated 2 Nov., 1799, proved Nov. 1799
In the name of God Amen. I Clementine Martin of the
State of North Carolina in the county of Chatham being of sound mind. Do
make this my
last Will and Testament revoking all Wills by me
heretofore made. Imprimis, after all my just debtors and funeral expenses
are paid, I
give and devise my property as follows.
Item. It is my Will and desire that all my property both
real and personal be equally divided between my two sons Clementine
and Samuel
Martin, to be equally divided by my Executors to this my
last Will and Testament. Revoking all Wills by me heretofore made.
I denominate John Thompson }
Clementine Martin } Exec'rs
Signed Sealed and declared
to be my last Will
This 2nd day of November, 1799
Clementine (his mark)
Martin
John Sinclar
Archibald McIntyre - Jurat
Proved Nov., 1799 by
A. McIntire
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George Martin Will - Dated 4 Nov., 1800
I George Martin of Chatham County and State of North
Carolina Thinking it needful for the telling of my ______ goods? do make
this my last will
and testament making void all former wills and confirming
this present writing.
Firstly, I will that my executors herein after named to
pay all my just debts and Expence of Burial.
Secondly, I give and bequeath to my sons Adam Martin and
Samuel Martin the tract of land whereon I now live containing three
Hundred acres as
my deeds describes to be equally divided between them the
West end for Adam and the East End Samuel with their paying fifty
Dollars, or
property to the value Each of them to be equally divided
Between their brothers and sisters Viz:
Margaret George Jane John Rachel Mary Sarah Catharine and
Ann.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my Daughter Hanah Sixty
two silver Dollars or the value there of in good property. Also one
Feather bed
bedstead and furniture. Also one pewter dish, two pewter
plates and one skillet and one breeding sow.
Lastly, I appoint my sons Adam Martin & Samuel Martin to
Execute this my last will and testament. In wittness whereof I set my hand
and seal this
4th day of November, 1800.
George Martin {Seal}
Witnesses
James Underwood Senr.
James Edwards
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Thomas Matthews Will - dated August 17th, 1785
Chatham Co., NC, Wills and Estates, Vol. 1, pg. 20(b),21
NC State Archives film # C.022.50001
In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Matthews of the county
of Chatham in the State of North carolina being weak in Body but of
sound memory
blessed be God, do this day, August the seventeenth in the
year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty five make and
publish this
my last Will and Testament in manner following that to
say, first I give to my Daughter Sarah Morgan one Shilling Sterling-
also I give and
bequeath to my son William Matthews one Shilling Sterling-
also I give and bequeath to my Daughter Hannah Griffith one Shilling
Sterling also
I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Matthews one Shilling
Sterling also I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth Matthews
one Shilling
Sterling also I give and bequeath to my son Ezekiel
Matthews one Shilling Sterling - also I give and bequeath to y Daughter
Margaret
McDade one Shilling Sterling also I give and bequeath to m
loving wife Margaret Matthews all my goods chattels and personal
Estate such as
Horses Cattle Hogs and Household furniture all my farming
and carpenters Tools during her life and after her death I
leave unto
Ezekiel Matthews two oldest Daughters to them their Heirs
and assigns forever and I make and ordain my Loving Wife Sole
Executrix of this my
Will in trust for the intents and purposes in this my Will
Contained In Witness whereof I the said Thomas Matthews have to this my
last Will
and Testament Set my hand and seal this Day and year above
written
Signed Sealed and delivered
in the presence of us...
George Hobson
Jese Hobson
Adam Moffitt
Signed Thomas (his X mark) Matthews {Seal}
A Copy Test John Ramsey, C.C.
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Will of James McMasters - 1788 - Chatham Co. NC Wills
Vol. 1, pg. 46b, 47 - NC State Archives film # C.022.50001
[Mr. McMasters is likely of the Quaker Faith]
I James McMasters of the County of Chatham, this twenty
sixth Day of the third month in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven
hundred & Eighty
Eight being of perfect mind and memory blessed be God and
knowing that it is appointed for all men to Die, do make this my last
will and
Testament touching such Estate as hath please God to bless
me with I give and dispose of in the following manner first-
I constitute and appoint two of my sons William & Andrew
McMasters to be my only & sole Executors of this my last Will & Testament
allowing my
funeral charges and Just debts to be first paid out of my
Estate __ I give unto my son John the sum of five Shillings __ I give
unto my son
James the sum of five Shillings __ I give unto my daughter
Elizabeth the sum of five Shillings __ I give unto my daughter Sarah the
sum of five
pounds & the Chest that was her mothers
I will & demise give & bequeath all that 167 acres of Land
on the North side of the Sout[h] fork of Rocky river whereon I now live
to two of my
sons, vizt. Jonathan & Lewis to be freely enjoyed &
possessed by them & their Heirs forever and to be equally divided between them
__ I give
unto other two of my sons namely Samuel & Simon all the
rest of my Land on the south side of sd south fork being 171 acres to be
freely enjoyed
and possessed by them & their heirs forever and to be
equally divided between them __ I give unto my son William the sum of Ten
pounds I give
unto my son Andrew the sum of Ten pounds I give unto my
son Samuel the sum of Ten pounds, I give unto my son Jonathan the sum of
ten pounds __
I give unto my son Simon the sum of Ten pounds I give unto
my son Lewis the sum of Ten pounds __ I will and demise unto my beloved
wife Susanna
on bed & furniture one Cow together with all the rent,
profit & advantage ? of the plantation whereon I now live during
her life
I will that all the remainder of my Estate be equally
divided between my two sons William & Andrew
In Witness and Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand
and seal the day and year the day and year first above written Signed
James (his O
mark) McMasters
Signed & sealed in }
Presence of us }
Wm. Vestal
Nathan Vestal
David Vestal A Copy Test John
Ramsey, C.C.
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John McSwane Will dated 1 Oct., 1799 - Proved Nov.
term, 1799
Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A, (1798-1819) pg.
149-B
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.80001
In the name of God Amen, I John McSwane of North
Carolina and Chatham County being thru the mercy of God, 'tho weak of body yet
of perfect
memory do constitute this my last will and Testament and
desire it to be Received by all as such. Imprimis:
I most humbly bequeath my soul to God my maker and I give
my body to the earth, from whence it was taken. As to my worldly estate I
order that
all my debts be paid after which I give to my loving wife
for term of her life the remainder of my estate, consisting of the
land which I now
live on and stock and after death to my sons Dennis &
Edward/Edmond McSwane and their heirs to be divided equally between them.
And as constitute them Executors of this my last Will and
Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
the 1st day of Oct., Anno Domini, 1799
John (his mark) McSwane {Seal}
Test.
John Edwards
Eleanor (her mark) Edwards
Martha (her mark) McSwane
Proved Nov'r Term, 1799
by John Edwards.
Examined JR
(should be John Ramsey,
C.C.)
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CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Michael Medlin, 11 Mar
1807
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Michael Medlin Will - 1807
Chatham Co. NC. Record of Wills
Vol. A, pg. 167
NCSA film # .002.80001
In the Name of God Amen. I Michael Medlin of Chatham
County State of North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind and memory
blessed be God
do this Eleventh day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seven make and publish this my last will and
testament in
following that is to say.
First I lend to my loving wife Mary all my real and
personal estate during her life or widowhood. After which I give it all to
my John
Medlin if he should live to arrive to the age of Twenty
One years. If not to be equal divided between Polly and William Barker
daughter and son
of Stephen Barker. And I hereby make and ordain my wife
Mary and Stephen Barker executrix and executor of this my last will and
testament. In
witness whereof I the said Michael Medlin have to this my
last will and testament set my hand and seal, the day and year above
written. Signed
Sealed published and declared by the said Michael Medlin,
the testator as his last will and testament in presents of us who were
present at the
of signing & sealing thereof.
Michael (his X mark) Medlin {Seal}
Parish Cross
William Rollings.
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Charles Millakin Will dated May 12, 1785 - no probate
date
Chatham Co., NC Record of Estates, Vol. 1, pg. 24(b), 25,
25(b)
NC State Archives Film # C.022.50001
I(n) the name of God amen I Charles Millakin of Chatham
County and State of N. Carolina being sick and low in health but of
perfect mind
and memory do make and ordain this to be my last Will and
Testament in manner and form following first I recommend my soul into
the hands of
almighty God who gave it and my Body to be decently buried
in a christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors
hereafter named
Item I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Ann one negro
woman named Penney to her and her heirs forever I also lend her the
Household and
Kitchen furniture during her life and at her death to be
Equally divided amongst all my son and daughter___Item I give and
bequeath to
my son Robert the Lands and plantation whereon he nw lives
in the County of Orange and one negro woman named Fillis to him
and his
Heirs forever___
Item I give and bequeathe to my son James the Lands and
plantation in Orange county, whereon he now lives to him and his Heirs
forever also
my Dun mare___
Item I give and bequeathe to my son Charles A Horse to be
purchased by my Executors at fifteen pounds price and a suite of
clothes that is
made for me____
Item I give and bequeathe to my sons George and Quaintain
the Lands and plantation whereon they now live to be Equally divided
between them to
them and their Heirs forever A negro Child by the name of
Mike to George and his Heirs A young Horse named Snip to my son
Quaintain
Item I give and bequeathe to my Daughter Jenny Stewart
twelve pounds Currant money and to my grand Daughter Rachel Stewart on
Cow and Calf___
Item I give and bequeathe to my grand Son Quaintain
Stewart A negro girle named Lisse to him and his Heirs forever
Item I give the Lands whereon I live to be sold or divided
as my best suit my sons if sold the moneys arising therefrom to be
Equally divided
amongst them and when the debts Collected be Equally
Divided between my sons Robert James and Charles Lastly I do appoint and
constitute my
beloved wife Ann my sons Robert and George my Executrix
and Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and
making void all
former Wills by me made Ratifying and Confirming this to
be my last Will in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my
Seal this 12th Day of May in the year
of our Lord 1785
Signed Seal'd published
and delivered in presense of
Mat Jones
Micajah McGee
William (his X mark) Hamblet
Signed Charles (his X mark) Millakin {Seal}
A Copy Test John Ramsey C. C.
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Will of John Minter - Dated June 14 1797
Wife Elizabeth Minter
Sons, Joseph, John and Morgan Minter
Daughter, Agnes Evans
My six children Morgan Minter, Judith Womack, Elizabeth Burns, John Minter, Jane Riddle, Joseph Minter.
Exec; John Minter and Joseph Minter
Wit: John Ramsey, H. M. Russell, Revil Calebron
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Will of Philip Minter, dated 23 March 1796, proved Mary
Court 1706
Chatham County NC Record of Estates, Vol. 2, pg. 80
NC State Archives film # C.022.50001 - 1782-1799
In the name of God amen I Philip Minter, Tayler
(tailor) of Chatham County and State of North Carolina being of perfect mind &
memory and of
a disposing mind do make and ordain this my last Will &
Testament in manner & form as follows (to wit)
first that my Body shall be Buried in Decent like Manner
& that my funeral expences shall be paid out of my Property & the
Rest shall be
divided as follows
I give and bequeath unto James Minter of Chatham County
and State aforesaid one Black west Coat ( what they called a
weskit?) and Breaches
and one Black pair of Stockings one fine shirt Doubled
hem'd Ruffled;
I give to John Evans one fine shirt Ruffled Trim'd with
Lace one pair of strip'd silk stockings one spotted Vest casimer (cashmere)
Jacket,
I give to Charles Evans one fine Ruffles Shirt hem stich,
one strip'd (striped) Jacket, one Cravat;
I give and bequeath unto Abner Hill (or Hile ?) Minter my
watch Two shirts one pair shoe & New Buckles, I give unto John
Minter of Chatham
county one Hatt.
I give unto John riddle Jun. one Lin'd Colour'd Casimere
Colour'd Coat, one yellow silk & cotton Vest & Breaches and my will and
desire is that
the rest of my cloths shall be sold to help pay of my
debts & also my will and desire is that all my acc'ts shall be collected &
the money
arising from the acc'ts and the Money I have shall be
equally divided between Celah Minter, Susanna Evans & Elizabeth Michaur?
Minter all of
Chatham County and my will & desire that Joseph Minter of
Chatham County to be my Executer, and do appoint the said Joseph Minter
executer to
this My last Will & Testament. In the year one thousand
seven Hundred & ninety six.
Philip (his X
mark) Minter {Seal}
Sign'd Seal'd & Deliv'd in the
Precence of us this 23rd March 1796
Joseph Brantley Jun'r (X)
Thomas (his X mark) O'Kelly
Prov'd at May Court 1796 by the oath of
Joseph Brantly Jun'r
A Copy Test John Ramsey, C.C.
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John Mise Will, dated November 21, 1784, no probate
date
Chatham Co., NC Record of Estates, Vol. 1, pg. 32, 32(b)
NC State Archives film # C.022.50001
In the name of God amen the 21st of November one
thousand Seven hundred and Eighty four I being in good health and of sound memory
thanks be to
almighty God & Calling to remembrance the uncertain Estate
of this Transitory life, and all flesh must yield to death when it
shall please
God to Call do make, Constitute, ordain & declare this my
last Will and Testament in manner & form following, revoking & annulling
by these
presents all and every Testament or Testaments, Will or
Wills heretofore by me made or declared either by word or
writing, and this
is to be taken for my last Will and Testament & none
other. and being penitent & sorry from the bottom of my heart for my sins
past most
humbly desire forgiveness for the same and commit my soul
into the hands of almighty God who gave it and my body to the Earth
to be buried
in a Christian like manner___ and for the settling of my
temporal Estates and such goods & chattels and debts as it hath
pleased God for
above my deserts to bestow upon me, I do order give and
dispose of the same in manner & form following that is to say___ first I
will that all
the debts & dues I owe to right or conscience to an person
or persons whatsoever shall be well & truly contented & paid by my
Executors John
Smith & my well beloved wife Mary Mise__
Item I give and bequeath to William Smith the plantation
whereon I now live with an Equal part of all my land on the North side
of Bear Creek
the other half the Land on the same side the sd Creek to
Ambrose Smith brother to Wm. Smith and son of Lucy Smith daughter of my
well wife
Mary Mise only John Smith & Lucy his wife to live on &
hold possession of the sd land on the north side of the sd Creek during
their lives and
then to sd to be equally divided Between Wm. and Ambrose
Smith & Ambrose to have the upper part and provided William Smith
should die
without Heirs, his brother Isaac Smith shall possess his
land' I give & bequeath to Lucy smith Daughter of my well beloved wife
one Negro woman
named Tim also I give to Ambrose Smith one Bay mare & one
Cow & Calf to Wm. Smith I give one horse branded on the rump thus B one
Tract of land
lying on the south side of Bear Creek to be sold & the
money Eaqually divided Between Wm. & Ambrose Smith_
Item I give & bequeath all my household furniture to Wm.
Smith, after the decease of my self and wife.
Witness my hand this twenty first day of November
seventeen hundred and Eighty four
Test
John Rosson
John (his X mark) Smith
Joseph Stevens
Signed John Mise {Seal}
A Copy Test
John Ramsey, C. C.
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Will of Hugh Moffit-1799
Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A, pg. 189b
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.80001
I Hugh Moffit of Chatham County, North Carolina having
disposed of affairs in order to move with my family to the Norwest
Territory think
best in cases of Mortality to leave the following as my
Will.
Fist I give to my wife Hannah four hundred Dollars with
all my other property whatsoever, except what is willed to my children
as follows &
paying my just debts.
Secondly To Robert I give five dollars.
Thirdly to John & Joshua each five.
Also a certain tract of Land in Randolph County, State
aforesaid, on the waters of Deep River joining Jacob Edwards & John Johnsons
Land, the
boundaries of which are described in the grants in my name
for said land, to each an equal share to them their heirs & assigns
forever.
Fourthly to Charles Joseph Jeremiah & Nathan each one
hundred Dollars.
Lastly, I appoint my sons Charles and Joseph my Executors
in Witness Whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of
the tenth months 1799
Hugh Moffit {Seal}
(Hugh Moffit is Quaker)
Witness
Jesse Dixon
Nathan Dixon
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Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A, pg. 191
N.C. Archives film # C.022.80001
Will of James Moon 1805
To All Christian People to whom these presents shall
come, Greeting.
Know ye that I James Moon of the county of Chatham and
state of North Carolina Connuddesing (supposed to be Cognizant?) of this
transatory
life and being infirm in body but in perfect sence do this
Twenty Second day of March one thousand Eight Hundred and Two Make and
Publish this my
Last Will and Testament in Manner Following that is to say
first-
I desire that my body be decently buried. I also desire
that my funeral Expences be paid and then my just debts be paid.
I will and bequeath to my well beloved wife Ann two cows
and one Mare, two sheep one pot and lark? her bed and furniture to her
and her heirs
and assigns for ever.
My will is that my wife live on my plantation with
privilage of said plantation and farming utensils while she remains my
widowe. I do
bequeath unto my daughter Lurany Barns two shillings and
six pence to my son John two shillings and sixpence. Also to my
Daughter Charity
Piggott two shillings and sixpence. Likewise my son Jacob
two shillings and sixpence and to my Daughter Rachel two shillings and
sixpence
Also fire tongs, pot lack/lark/luck and hook, one yearling
calf to my Daughter Hannah Bass Two shillings and sixpence. Also to
my granson
Joshua Murffy one cow and yearling and it is my Will after
my wifes decease or Marriage to give and bequeath to my son Jacob
one hundred
acres of Land to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
Inclosing the dwelling house where I now live.
Also I will and bequeath to my son Thomas Ninety Eight
Acres of Land in the South side of my plantation and the land to be divided
by and East
West Line Between them, to him and his and assigns
forever.
{Then there is three lines of writing that has been marked
through). As best I can tell they say:
Also my right and title of land in _____I give and
bequeath apart ____ whilest sensible the 15th day of March, 1805. ___ ___
children and ____
____ ____ ____ ____ the rest unreadable.
Then:
likewise it is my will that the remainder part of my
household furnature be to my wife her life time or term of widow hood and
after her decease
to be equally divided Between my Daughter Rachel and son
Thomas Except one large Pewter dish to my son Jacob. I hereby disallow
and disannul
all other wills or testaments ratifying and confirming
this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. Lastly I make ordain
constitute and
appoint my Beloved wife and son Jacob to be Executors of
this my Last Will and Testament to answer the intent and purpose herein
contained in
witness whereof I the said James Moon hath to this my Last
Will and testament set my hand and seal the day and year above
written.
James Moon {Seal}
Signed and Sealed in the presence of us
Jesse Hinshaw
John (his mark "E" Moon
Rachael Moon
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Charles Morgan Will, dated Nov. 12, 1787, no probate
date
Chatham Co., NC Record of Estates, Vol. 1, pps 32(b), 33
NC State Archives film # C.022.50002
In the name of god amen I Charles Morgan of the County
of Chatham being thro the abundant mercy and goodness of god tho weak in
body yet of a
sound and perfect understanding and memory do Constitute
this my last Will & Testament and desire it to be received by all as
such
imprimis I most humbly bequeath my soule to god my maker
beseeching his most acceptance of it thro the all sufficiant merits and
mediation of
my most compassionate redeemer Jesus Christ who gave him
himself to an attonement for my sins and is able to save to the utmost
all that come
unto god by him seeing he ever liveth to make intersession
for them and who I trust will not reject me a returning penitent sinner
when I come
to him for mercy in this life and confidence I render up
my soule with comfort humbly beseeching the most blesd and glorious
trinity one god
most holy most merciful and gracious to prepare me for
this time of my dessolution and then to take me to himself unto that peace
and rest and
incomparable felicity which he has prepared for those that
love and pr his hold name amen blessed be god
imprimis I give my Body to the Earth from whence it was
taken in full assurance of its resurection from thence at the last day
as for my
Burial I desire it may be desant without pomp or State at
the discretion of my executors heareafter mentioned who I
doubt not will
manage it with all requisite prudence, as to my wourdly
Estate I Will and order that al my just debts be paid, Item, I give to
my six son
name Joseph Morgan, & Charles Morgan Jr, Edward Morgan &
John Morgan & Zachariah Morgan & William Morgan and my two Daughters
Hanna West and
Rachel Stewart this house and Land and Mill wherein I no
live and all the residues and remander of my wourldly Estate of what
kind or quality
so ever ti be only the Beds and furniture thereunto
belonging that I now ly on to be Equally divided amongst my six sons & two
Daughters
above named to them their heirs and assigns forever the
Bed and furniture above mentioned I give to my grand daughter Jean
Stewart to
her her heirs and assigns forever lastly I do Constitute
and appoint my son Charles Morgan and Joseph Morgan executors of this my
Last Will and
Testament In Witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand the 12th day of
November in the year of our Lord 1787
Witness
John Stewart
James Smith
I Charles Morgan here I take off my seal and declar this
to be my Last
Will and Testament
A Copy Test. John Ramsey C. C.
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Will of Fereby Morgan - 16 Oct., 1843.
Chatham Co., N.C. Will Bk. C. 1834-1857
Microfilm # C.022.80001, pg. 546 ( old pg. #163-164)
In the name of God Amen. I Fereby Morgan of the County
of Chatham & State of North Carolina being of sound & perfect mind &
memory blessed
be God do this sixteenth day October 1843 doe & make &
publish this my last will & testament in manner following that is to say
that first of
all my just debts are to be paid out of my estate the
balance of my property I dispose of in the following manner
First. I give & bequeath unto my grandson Andrew Jackson
Morgan One cow & calf one bed & furniture one sow & pigs & one small
chest, the balance
of my Estate after paying my debts and the above Legacies
if any remain let it consist of what it may I lend unto my son John
Morgan during his
life time and after his death to go to the above named
Andrew Jackson Morgan & Zachariah Morgan them and their issue.
I consider that my daughter Polly Brewer (inserted 'the')
wife of Abel Brewer my daughter Rachel "RICHARD" wife (of) Samuel
"RICHARDSON" (NOTE:
the difference in the last name) & the children of my
daughter Jemima Taylor who is now dead have had their full share of my
Estate and I
hereby make and ordain my worthy friend Lucien Burnett
Executor to this my last will & testament, In witness whereof I the said
Fereby Morgan
have to this my last will & testament set my hand and seal
the day & year above written & signed sealed & published & declared
by the said
Fereby Morgan the Testatrix as her last will & testament
of whoever present at the time of signing & sealing thereof
Fereby (her mark- looks like a blob)
Morgan {seal}
Test
A. H. Dismukes
pg. 164
Chatham County May Sessions 1844
this certifies that the foregoing last will & Testament of
Pherebe
Morgan dec'd was proved in open court by the oath of A. H.
Dismukes the subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be recorded
whereupon Lucian
Burnett the Executor therein named appeared in open Court
& was duly qualified.
Test. N.A. Stedman, C. C. C.
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Will of Jane Murry, dated 1 June, 1795, proved Aug.
term 1798
Chatham Co., NC, Record of Estates, Vol. 2, pg. 131
NC State Archives film # C.022.50001 - 1782-1799
In the name of God, Amen. I Jeany Murry of Chatham
County & State of North Carolina, being of sound & perfect mind & memory
Bless'd be god do
this 1st day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand
Seven hundred & ninety five make & publish this my Last Will & Testament
in manner
following that is to say
first I recommend my soul to god who gave it not Doubting
but he will dispose of it as best suit his Godlike Wisdom and my Body
to be burried
in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Exe'r
and as to the worldly goods which it has pleas'd God to bless me with I
will that hey
be disposed of in the following manner, that is to say my
Will and Desire is that the Tract of Land where on I now live
containing one
hundred & forty four acres, be equally divied (divided)
between my three children (viz) Jane Jessie & Sarah Murry said Jessie to
have the part
adjoining Isaac Brooks and Balaam Thompsons line said
sarah to have her part adjoining Jessies part and Jane to have the part
whereon the
plantation now is. sd. Jessie to have one Cow & the House
with one half of the Hoggs. said Sarah to have one cow with half of the
Hogs all the
Household furniture to be divided between my Daughters
Jane & Sarah to my Daughter Ann my Hackle and Spools further I appoint my
son and
Daughter Jessie & Jane my sole executors of this my last
Will & Testament and I do hereby disannul & Revoke all other or
former Wills by
me made.
In Witness whereof I have hearunto set my hand & seal this
day and date above written.
Sign'd
Jane Murry
Sign'd seal'd and publish'd
and declared by the Testatrix
as her Last will & Testament
in precence of us who have
hereunto subscribed our names
as Witnesses in her precence and
in the precence of Each other
Balaam Thompson
William Dixon & Sam'l Graves (X)
Duly Proved at Aug't. Term 1798 by the oath of Sam'l Graves the subscribing Witness thereto___
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James Neal Will - 2 Jan 1834-Aug 1834
Chatham Co., NC - Record of Wills (original)
NC State Archives film # C.022.8001
Vol.C- 1834-1857, pg. 6 (467-468)
In the Name of God Amen, I James Neal of the County of
Chatham and State of North Carolina being weak of body and Remembering
that it is
appointed for all men Once to die do make and ordain this
my last Will and Testament and do hereby revoke and make Null and Void
all other
wills by me made, do naming this Only to be my last and as
regards the estate that it has Pleased God to bless me with I
dispose of in the
following manner, viz,
First it is Will and desire that my beloved Wife and
Executor or Executors dispose of such part of my estate as my wife
thinks can most
conveniently be spared to sell, all just claims, against
the same.
Secondly, my will and desire is that all the estate I die
in possession of both real and personal, and, of whatever description it
may be
after settling my Just debts shall Remain with and be
enjoyed by me beloved wife during her life (Thirdly My Will and desire
is at My
Wife's death the property above named shall be immediately
possessed by my daughter Mariah J. Petty and be to her use and benefit
during her
life after my daughters death My Will and desire is all
the above named property with the increase shall be equally divided
among and
between all my above said daughter Mariah J. Petty's
surviving children
in case my one or more of my Grand Children should have
married and left Issue and is dead before such division, my desire is
that such
Great Grand Child or children should have such part as
though my Grand Child was living.
My Will and desire is that all the property that I have
put in possession of my son in law of whatever nature, it be to
belong to him
and disposable of by him agreeable to his will and
Pleasure. Lastly I hereby appoint my beloved wife my executor and my beloved
friend Edward Rives my Executor
Signed and Sealed this 2nd day January 1834
In Presence of James Neal {Seal)
David Harris
Thomas {"T" his mark} Clark
Chatham county- this certifies that the foregoing Last
Will and Testament of James Neal was duly proved in Court of Pleas
and Quarter
Sessions August term 1834 by the oath (of) David Harris
and Thomas Clark {T his mark) subscribing witness thereto and ordered
to be
Recorded Witnesses ? Edwd' Rives and (my wife executor),
Abigail Neal,
Executors therein named and was qualified.
( This will has a lot of overwriting at the end but, I have tried to read and extract it as closely as possible SA)
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See Will of WILLIAM NORWOOD 1803
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