Currituck County Wills
Elizabeth Sawyer
Jan. 16, 1847 - Feb. Term 1853
Currituck Co. Will Book 4 ; pg. 172
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In the name of God Amen
I Elizabeth SAWYER being very sick & likely to die do make this my will as follows (viz)
I gave to my beloved daughter Mary POYNER one cow and calf one that she may choose of such as I have.
And I also give to my beloved daughter Ann sixteen dollars
And I give to my beloved son James sixteen dollars
And I give to my beloved son Caleb FOSTER the residue of my estate or the money arising from the sale of all my property, given under my hand seal January 16th 1847.
/s/ Elizabeth [her x mark] SAWYER seal
Attest:
W. BRAY jurat
Mary DOUGLASSCurrituck County Court - Feby Term 1853
A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Elizabeth SAWYER dec’d was exhibited in open court and the execution of the same was proved by the oath of Wallis BRAY witness thereto in due form ordered registered.Attest: B.T. SIMMONS, CCC
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