John Beacham
May 10, 1832 - August Term 1832
Currituck Co. Will Book 3, p. 311-312

The Last will and testament of John BECHAM was Exhibited at August Term 1832 and proven by the oath Thos. B. JARVIS a subscribing witness thereto the Executor Qualifyed and ordered to be recorded.

In the name of God amen I John BEACHAM of Currituck County and State of North Carolina being of Sound and perfect mind and memory Blessed be God do this the 10^th day of May in the year of our Lord 1832 make and publish this my Last will and Testament in manner following that is to say.

First. I give to my Brother Thos. BEACHAM all my write of land on the Banks and one stir [steer] on Mr. Fredric OWENS marsh and 1 cow and calf on Dusequarters first choise.

I give to my Brother Burket BECHAM all my write and porshion of land on Dusequarter Island and one cow & calf second chois and one ster on Dusequarter Island first chois one bead and furnature first choice also one chest an my gun to Burket BEACHAM.

I give my Brother Boyed BEACHAM all my stock of hogs on Dusequarter and 1 bed and furnature second chois.  I give Boyed one cow and calf 3 choise also one table first choise and one hand mill.

I give to my Sister Betsey BEACHAM one heifer I give to my on Dusequarter about 3 years old at this time one chest and one Lining wheel and one table 2 chois.

I give to my Sister Nicey BEACHAM 1 loom 1 bofat and furnature and one wollen wheal and all the pot ware belonging to me now in possession of my Mother and set of sitting chairs.

I also give to Love HOBBS and George HOBBS and James HOBBS Three dollars among the 3 that is to say one dollar each to be paid to them by my Executor when he thinks proper.

I also give the remander of my property that is not mentioned before Equally to be divided between Thos. BEACHAM and Burket BEACHAM and Boyed BEACHAM and I hereby make and ordain my worthy friend and Brother Thos. BEACHAM Executor to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have set my hand & affixed my seal day and date Before written

/s/ John [his x mark] BEACHAM seal

Signed sealed in presents of us
    Thos. JARVIS
    Perry [his x mark] OWINS

Recorded and examined
    S. HALL CCC

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