Tag: Hunter

TUCKER

  • John Tucker (spelled variously, Tougart, Tourcart) came to England with William the Conqueror, and fought at Hastings 1066. He was granted Armes by same 1079, and was given an Estate, in South Tavistock, Co Devon, and married relict of Trecareth, who is thought to be the former incumbent of said Estate. His son Stephen was granted permission 1150, to wear his hat in the Kings presence, & also an Estate of Samerton, near Travitock, in Pembroke Co, Wales, which the Tuckers have held for over 400 years (the Sealyham property) and have used the same coat of Arms.
  • George Tucker, m Maria Hunter of Gaunnte, was a man of note in Milton, next Gravesend, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, who conveyed to him the “Manor” 1572. He was appointed Jurat July 22, 1562, by said Queen, & Henry Tucker of Bermuda, was Jurat 1639, & Mayor of Gravesend & Milton 1637. They were brothers, and soon after this disappeared from England, and the tradition is generally accepted they they emigrated to America.
  • Daniel Tucker was a subject in the Colony, at Jamestown 1609. (Brown Gen to America.)
  • Capt William Tucker was among the living “Att Elizabeth Cittye” Feb 16, 1623. He received a grt of 650a “on East side of the main River, agst Elizabeth Cittie,” and 150a at Newport News, 1626, in the Corporation of Henrico. (Land Office, Richmond Va.) He was deputized to go against the rebellious Nansemond & Warrasquicke Indians 1623/4, and served as Burgess from said Co, 1624. John Tucker had a grant for land, Oct 28, 1697, 65a on N. E. side of Western Branch, Nansemond Co, and was living in Lower Norfolk Co Va, Oct 5, 1683, at which time he made a deed unto Capt Wm Robinson, 200a of land which sd Robinson bequeathed in his will, Mar 5, 1695, to Wm Thorogood of Princess Anne Co, who sold sd land to Col Edward Moseley, of same Co, & he in like manner sold land to Nath’l Tatum of Norfolk Co, Nov 26, 1715, “land on Elizabeth River, at the head of Western Branch, of Indian Creek.” The Tuckers settled at a place called “Tucker Town.”
  • Robert Tucker of Weymouth, about 1635 emigrated to Milton Mass, 1662, m Elizabeth Allen, b 1604, d 1682, son Monrasch Tucker, m Waitstill Sumner, b 1654, d 1743, issue Samuel, m Rebecca Leeds, b Milton Mass 1687, d 1758, had son Samuel, m Elizabeth Haywood, b 1719, d 1776, who had son Nathaniel, b 1769.
  • Mr Robert Tucker of Lower Norfolk Co Va dec’d, Mar 1723. Frances Tucker Admix. “Merchandise belonging to sd Tucker, West India goods, in ye Stores, & Come now in ye Brigantine ‘Providence’ valued at £450-9-9, in the hands of Mrs Frances Tucker.” Three children of sd Tucker, not named.
  • William Tucker of Norfolk Co, with consent of wife Elinor sold to Richard Tucker his plan’ on Deep Creek, “as by a deed from — Browne” Nov 13, 1703.
  • John Tucker, of the Borough of Norfolk, will p Sept 17, 1762. Son: “Henry, negroes, & blacksmith Tools, & £300 in Cash, including money belonging to him from Mr Gristocks Estate, and the Sloop Rebecca, dau Frances Calvert, negroes, & £100 Cash, Son Travis house, & Lott where I now live, son Jno. the land & houses, that was the Glebe, dau Jane £200 Cash, dau Rebecca, & Elizabeth, £100 Cash each, wife Rebecca. My brig ‘Three Brothers’ to be sold, & money put to Interest, with good security, to be applied to the bringing up & Schooling of my four youngest children, Elizabeth, Travis, Jane, & Jno Tucker. My Sloop Hannah to be hired to the County, & money applied as before.” (Norfolk County Records.)
  • John Hutchings Jr, Christopher Perkins, Edward C. Travis, & Henry Tucker Exrs.
  • Walter Tucker of Lynn Regis, Dorsett, Mer’cht, Power of Att’ to Mr Samuel Tucker of Bristol, to recover Estate of his “cozen John Edwards in Va.” Sept 24, 1664. (Isle of Wight Records.) (Samuel Tucker same date, of Ratcliff.) (Isle of Wight Co Va.)
  • Robert Tucker of the Co of Albemarle, Pro’ of N. C., “with consent of my wife Mary,” sold to Nath’l Ludgell of Norfolk Co, 150a, part of 300a, for 2000 lbs of Tob. Oct 14, 1704.
  • Robert Tucker of Norfolk Co, Merchant, att’ for John Tucker d. s. p. of Martin Brandon, Prince George Co Va, Aug 18, 1716.
  • Thomas Parrame in his will, Prince George Co Va, names dau Elizabeth Tucker, and wife Elizabeth. (Court at Merchants Hope.)
  • Francis Tucker, will Prince George Co Va, Dec 12, 1722. Sons: Francis, John, Henry, Abram, & Mathew, wife Mary. He was dead Jan 13, 1723.
  • Robert Tucker, m Elizabeth Cleeves in Princess Anne Co, Aug 29, 1750.
  • Nathaniel Tucker, made his will in Onslow Co N. C. Jan 7, 1750, and names brother Henry Tucker.
  • John Tucker was living in Perq Precinct 1701.
Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

SKINNER

As the Skinner family has been well written up in N. C. Historical & Genealogical Register, it will be beyond my power to make a tracing of them which will be fuller, or more adequate. So it is my object only to give some data, not to be found in the above named work, prior to their coming to Perq County. Most of these notes were found in Isle of Wight Co Va, from which in my opinion Richard Skinner emigrated to N. C. A Richard Skinner appears in York Co, at an early date, as “servant of Capt Thomas Thorpe” but there is nothing to prove that he was the same in Isle of Wight, although he may have been identical. Being a “servant” in this case, does not imply an act of servitude, as we are in the habit of applying it. These so called “servants” were often times of a higher station in life than their masters, and were either political prisoners, sent to the Colony for some minor offense against the government, or were merely paying for a passage to this country, by service, for some stated period. And as Thomas Thorpe is mentioned as “Captain” the latter would seem to be the most plausible conclusion, in the case of Richard Skinner of York Co.

Arthur Skinner, was “foreman” of the jury, in Isle of Wight Co Va, April 14, 1664. William Skinner of Bristoll, Eng, Merchant, appears on the Isle of Wight records, as “Att’ for Mary Markes of Barbados, Widow; and appointed Robert Ked of Isle of Wight his Att’ to Recover from Francis England of Blackwater 5500 lbs of Tob, removed by order of Attorney, 1668. Test’ Robert Harris, James Edwards. John Norsworthy of Isle of Wight Co, leased for 14 years, unto Henry Skynner 160a of land in said Co, for the yearly rent of 400 lbs of Tob. Dec 23, 1664. Test’ George Norsworthy, Bryan Knowles.

Mary Skinner of “Runnison” Isle of Wight Co widow: sold to George Cripps of Blackwater, for 6000 lbs of Tob, “a divident of land” on said River 15000a. Test’ Edward Poynter, Thos Smyth, Daniel Palmer. June 7, 1680. She was married to John Collins of Upper pish of Isle of Wight Co, before Sept 7, 1680.

Richard Skinner made a deed in Isle of Wight July 11, 1676, and gave “all my lands to my wife and two daughters.” Unfortunately they are not named. He also mentions his gr-son Skinner Rawlings. Elizabeth (d of said Richard) m Rober Rawlings, of Surry Co Va, who was a mariner, and owned a “Shipp, which was lying att Warrick squick Bay” July 8, 1677. John Dunford gave bond to pay to Lt Richard Skinner, & James Griffin, 30000 lbs of Tob, July 26, 1674, from Estate of Robert Warren dec’d, of Lawnes Creek. Wit’ Wm Edwards, Rog’r Deeke. Roger Rawlings appointed his “father-in-law” Richd. Skinner Att’. Jan 13, 1675.

Mary Skinner made deposition in Surry Co, July 26, 1675, that William Hill, in his will “gave all his property to Wm Edwards.”

The Parish Reg of St Peters Church New Kent Co gives the ages of two of the children of Richard Skinner as follows: Rich’d, son of Rich’d Skinner, was bapt Feby 15, 1690—2 Margaret (d of Richard, & Mary) born Aug 6, 1699.

He was in Perq Co, N. C. 1701, and was granted 400a in Perq precinct, “at the punch bowles” adj Nathan Newby, along Bear Swamp. Dec 29, 1718.

As Mary Skinner was a widow in Isle of Wight Co & m 2d John Collins 1680, we are led to believe the Richard who came to N. C. must have been a son of the Richard, who had dau married to Roger Rawlings. He seems a better bet for our emigrant, and the records show that Richard of Isle of Wight was dead 1680. Richard (1) in Perq, in a deed to his dau Margaret Walston (Walton) makes plain he had a dau by that name, & her age is given in St Peters Reg He certainly had a son Richard (2) who m Sarah Overman, issue: 1 James, b 5, 10mo 1715—2 Samuel, & Richard (twins) b 15, 11mo 1717—Evane, b 15, 1mo 1719—4 Joseph, b 11, 8mo 1722—5 Joshua, b 25, 5mo 1724—6 Jonathan, b 13, 7mo 1726—7 William, b 25, 12mo 1728—8 John, b 21, 11mo 1730/1. Joseph (s of Richard) died 15, 9mo 1739. (Quaker Reg.)

A long line of Skinner births can be found in N. C. Hist & Gen Reg.

Richard Skinner, and wife Mary, were still alive in Perquimans, 1722.

Major F. S. Skinner of Providence, R. I., is at work on a book, lining up this old family, which he intends to publish at a future date.

Richard Skinner had land grants in Perq, 400a as above stated, and 356a on Bear Swamp, Nov 27, 1727. William Skinner was granted 600a, adj Ephrim Hunter, Mar 11, 1740. Evane Skinner granted 381a in Bear Swamp, Sept 7, 1761, & 130a, Mar 5, 1780, same location.

Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

LAMB

  • Joshua Lamb in an affidavit made in Perq, asserted that he was “of Mass Bay, in New England.” Sir William Berkeley granted to Joshua Lamb of New England “the whole Island of Roanoke” April 17, 1676. Test’ James Bray, Darby Maguire, John Culpepper. In this grant he is called “merchant.” Joshua Lamb of Roxbury, Co of Suffolk, in New England, Merchant; sold said Island for £150 unto Nicholas Paige, of Boston, same county, Merchant. Sept 29, 1679. Mary Lamb widow of Joshua, returned to Roxbury, where she signed some papers 1690, and calls herself of said town. As Joshua Lamb made no will, so far as the records of Perq make manifest no direct line can be traced from him, but it seems probable that the next to make his entry into the county, may have been his son, or gr-son.
  • Lamb, William, (next to appear) made his will in Perq, probated April 1758, naming wife Miriam, and dau’s: Elizabeth, Miriam, & Mary. Ex William Newby (bro-in-law). As he named no sons, we are at sea again, as to descent, but he may have “set off” his sons before this date, to use an old Quaker phrase, in use at that day. William Lamb m Miriam Newby 2, 11mo 1751.
  • Isaac Lamb, (s of Henry) m Elizabeth Nixon (d of Phineas) 18, 2mo 1756. As these two appear to be contemporaries, they were probably brothers. Henry Lambs name appears on Tithe List of James Sitterson J. P. 1744. On List of Masters, & mistresses, between Cypress Bridge, & Skinners Bridge, are found the names of Henry & Thomas Lamb (no date). As Henry Lamb made no will it is not possible to find descent from him, although he surely had children, as shown by his son Isaac.
  • Lamb, Joseph, (Thought to be son of Isaac) m Lovey Smith, 1, 11mo 1794. His will p in Perq, Nov 1803, names sons: Nixon, & Stanton, brother John Lamb, bro-in-law Hosea Smith, dau’s: Mary Sarah, & Nancy Lamb.
  • Lamb, Zachariah, m Miriam Griffin, 1, 2mo 1785. He also made his will in Perq, p May 1804. Sons: William, & Chalkey, dau’s: Mary, & Betsy, wife Miriam.
  • Lamb, Phineas, m Dorothy — & had issue according to his will, p in Perq Feb 1809. Sons: Thomas, Jacob, Josiah, & Isaac, dau’s: Lydia, Rebecca, & Elizabeth Lamb, dau Miriam Griffin.
  • Lamb, Restore, m Millicent Winslow (d of Jacob, & Elizabeth). His will p in Perq, May 1823, names wife Millicent, sons: Stephen, & Caleb, dau’s: Sarah Perry, & Mary Lamb, son Jacob, gr-son Thomas Hunter, dau Elizabeth Hunter, dau Kezia Willson, & Gulielma Lamb, son-in-law Sam’l Willson.

Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

GREGORY

Rev. John Gregory appears as Rector, of Upper Parish, Nansemond County, Va, in June 1680. It is thought that he was an ancestor of Maj John Gregory, and his brother James. From Duke Creek vestry book said county, the knowledge is gained that Maj John Gregory, James (Gregorie) and his two sons, John, & Thomas were living in that part of the county, on east side of Nansemond River, “Upper Parish,” which was added to Suffolk Parish, and the opinion is advanced that Maj John Gregorie was certainly the father of James, before mentioned. He sent in his resignation as vestryman of said Parish, Nov 17, 1757, which was accepted. It is thought he was at this date old, and feeble, and he certainly died soon after. Upper Parish records, and loose papers in Perq, show that he was dead in 1760. John Gregorie’s name appears as one of the trustees who by Act of Assembly, were appointed to select a site, and establish a town called Suffolk, May 1742. (5 Henning Statutes 199.) 

Mary Gregorie (sister of James) whose will was p in Chowan Co, Nov 25, 1761, made bequest to the children of her brother James, and names her “bro-in-law’s” Rev Daniel Earl, and Josiah Granbery, his wife Christian, her niece Ann Gregory and nephews: William, James, Thomas, & John Gregory, children of brother James. This will proves that James Gregory had sisters, Mary, died unmarried, as before seen, Elizabeth, who m Rev Daniel Earl, and Christian who m Josiah Granbery. John Gregory lived in Nansemond Co Va. He was Chairman of the Co Committee of Safety, 1776, and Capt in Continental line, 15 Va Reg. (See Records Land Office Richmond Va.) 

James Gregory b Mar 10, 1752, m Mary Wynns d of Col Benjamin, & Margaret (Pugh) and moved to Gates Co, N. C. She was b Nov 8, 1775, which made him 23 years her senior. Margaret Pugh was dau of Col Francis Pugh, & wife Pheribe Savage of Bertie Co, N. C. She m 2d Thomas Barker of Edenton, N. C. after 1736. 

James Gregory was Senator from Gates Co. and in the Gen’l Assembly of N. C. 1780-81. He died 1802, leaving wife Mary, and children: Ann, b Mar 3, 1782, m Dr Charles Worth Harvey Oct 28, 1800, d May 28, 1805, issue one son James G. Harvey, who died without issue. 2 Margaret, b Jan 1, 1785, m— Dickerson, m 2d Dr Isaac Pipkin, and had one daughter Eleanor, who m William Muse. 3 Mary Wynns Gregory, b Mar 17, 1787, m Dr John Burgess Baker of Gates Co, (s of Lawrence Baker, & Maria Burgess, d of Rev Thomas Burgess, of Halifax Co, N. C.)

James Gregory, m Patience Godwin, and had 1st William, m Sarah Moore of Perq Co, N. C. (d of Maj Charles Moore, of the Rev, and wife Sarah Hunter) 2d Thomas, m Mary Benton, July 4, 1767, issue: one son, and two daughters. 3d Ann, m Josiah Granbery (thought to be nephew of Josiah who m Christian Gregory) issue: son George, and dau’s: Bathsheba, m Jacob Gordon of Gates Co, N. C. issue: James, George, Joseph, & Jacob Gordon. 4th Elizabeth, m George A. Harvey. 5 Jenny, 6 Mary Hunter Gordon, m Isaac Hunter of Gates Co, N. C.  

John Gregory of 15 Va Reg died intestate, d. s. p. Heirs: James G. Harvey, John J. Granbery, George W. Granbery Sr, Mary G. Gordon, Joseph G. Granbery, Thomas J. Granbery, George W. Granbery Jr, Bathsheba A. Granbery, Elizabeth E. Granbery, Ann Wood, Elizabeth Smith, Thomas W. Gregory, Jr., Mary Gregory, Thomas Gregory Jr, John Gregory, Margaret Pipkin, Mary W. Baker, Josiah T. Granbery, Mary Elizabeth Goodman, Jane A. Hodges, Margaret Ann Gregory, & Joseph A. Granbery. The brothers of said John were: James, Thomas, and William.

Other Gregorys in Perquimans, are probably descendants of this same line, but no data bearing on their family has appeared.

Excursus Earl.

“Parson Earl” as the Rev Daniel Earl, Episcopal minister was familiarly called by his many parishioners who loved him very much, officiated in the Churches of Perq as well as Chowan Co. He rode the entire district baptizing the children, performing marriage ceremonies in all the adjacent counties, and ministered to those bereaved by death. He lived in Chowan, where he died before May 31, 1785, will on that date, married first Elizabeth Gregory, sister of Mary (as above) and second Charity Jones, sister of Thomas, who he names in his will, Aug 2, 1775, nieces: Elizabeth, & Ann Earl, “dau’s of Rev Daniel Earl.”

History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

 

HARRIS Family Bible (LEVI HARRIS 1823-1879)

LEVI HARRIS BIBLE RECORD

Bible Printed in 1853
  • Levi Harris and Nancy his wife were married July 29, 1847.
  • William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann Harris his wife was married Jan. 16, 1868.
  • Levi Harris and Isadora Layden his wife was married Nov. 5, 1874.
  • William J. Story and Nancy Elizabeth Sawyer his wife was married Jan. 1, 1887.
  • Edmond Levi Sawyer and Angelina Steely were married Nov. 29, 1892.
  • John Wesley Robbins and Martha Ann Sawyer were married Mar. 29, 1893.
  • Died March 11, 1942 (Martha)
  • Clem B. Vance and Ellen H. Sawyer his wife was married 24 March 1901.
  • William F. B. Sawyer, Jr. and Elizabeth Ora Lee Hollowell were married 21 Dec. 1905.
  • J. H. Owney and Mary H. Sawyer were married —-
  • J. A. Sawyer and Nita Banks were married Aug. 1909.
  • Charlie C. Sawyer and Eva E. Hunter were united in marriage Sept. 23, 1914.
  • Jesse A. Sawyer and Myra Vann were united in marriage Dec. 22, 1927.
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BIRTHS:
  • Martha Ann Harris daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born 10 April 1849.
  • John Harris the son of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife born 19 Aug 1851.
  • Warren D. Harris the son of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born Nov. 3, 1853.
  • Ellen Harris the daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born May 11, 1860.
  • Alice Ann infant daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born March 21, 1868.
  • Margaret Va. Harris the daughther of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born “26 March 1856”.
  • Pennina Harris the daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born Aug. 11, 1957.
  • Josiah Harris the son of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife was born July 30, 1862.
  • Nancy Davis the daughter of Adam Davis and Martha his wife was born June 10, 1828.
  • Cordelia the daughter of Levi and Nancy his wife was born July 17, 1865.
  • Mary Hastings the daughter of William F. B . Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife was born March 22, 1880.
  • Ellen Harris and Emma Cobb twin daughters of William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife were born 14 Feb 1883.
  • Nancy Elizabeth the daughter of William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife was born 18 Oct. 1868.
  • Edmund Levi the son of William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife was born Dec. 26, 1870.
  • Martha Ann the daughter of William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife was born Nov. 29, 1872.
  • William F. B. Sawyer the son of William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife was born Nov. 1, 1876.
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DEATHS:
  • Emma Cobb the twin daughter of William F. B. Sawyer and Marth Ann his wife died Oct. 7, 1886.
  • Warren D. Harris the son of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died Oct. 18, 1854.
  • Margaret Va. Harris the daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died July 15, 1856.
  • Pennina Harris the daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died 3 Oct. 1857.
  • Ellen Va. (Harris) Simpson daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died April 11, 1886.
  • William F. B. Sawyer, Sr. died Dec. 14, 1911, age 65 yrs. 8 mo. 14 days.
  • Martha Ann (Harris) Sawyer wife of William F. B. Sawyer, Sr. died Sept. 7, 1925.
  • Ellen Sawyer Vance wife of Clemm B. Vance died 1935.
  • Mary (Channing) Hastings wife of William Hastings died Nov. 7, 1885 age 79 yrs. 2 mo. 2 days.
  • Edmond Levi Sawyer the son of William F. B. Sawyer and Martha Ann his wife died May 26, 1908.
  • Cordelia the daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died Sept. 22, 1868.
  • Alice Ann infant daughter of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died 24 April 1868.
  • Nancy Harris the wife of Levi Harris died Dec. 8, 1870 age 43 yrs. 5 mo. 29 days.
  • Josiah Harris the son of Levi Harris and Nancy his wife died Sept. 11, 1875.
  • Levi Harris the son of Josiah Harris and Pennina his wife died 21 Feb. 1879.
  • Isadora the wife of Levi Harris died Oct. 1875.

This Bible was in the possession of Mr. Jesse Sawyer of New Hope, Perq. Co.,  N. C. when copied in Oct. of 1964.

Source: North Carolina Bible Records – Compiled by Wilma Cartwright Spence and Edna Morrisette Shannonhouse (1973).

 

SARAH DAIL JORDAN (1934 Will)

Will of

SARAH DAIL JORDAN

1934

North Carolina,
Perquimans County,

I, Sallie D. Jordan, of Perquimans County, North carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do make, publish and declare this paper writing, to be my last will and testament. hereby revoking and making void all and any will heretofore at any time made by me in manner and form as follows:

Item first: I give, devise and bequeth to my beloved son, William Kenneth Jordan, all my property, both real, personal and mixed, whereverfound to him and his heirs forever, provided, however, that should the said Wm. Kenneth Jordan die before he arrives at the age of twenty-one years, unmarried, and leaving no child or children, then and in that event, I give all the said property to my brother, Wm. E. Dail, my two sisters Pearl Hunter and Lizzie Nixon, to them and their heirs forever, share and share alike.

In testimony whereof, the said Sallie D. Jordan has hereunto set her hand and seal this the 2nd. day of November, 1917.

Sallie D. Jordan ( seal )

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Sallie D. Jordan, to be her last will and testament, in our presence who, at her request, in her presence and in presence of each other, subscribe our names hereto as witnesses.

L. W. Norman

Charles Whedbee

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North Carolina,
Perquimans County,

R.M. Riddick, Jr. and Wm. H. Hardcastle, each being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of L. W. Norman, one of the subscribering witnesses to the paper writing puporting to be the will of Sallie D. Jordan, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the end. day of November, 1917, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said L. W. Norman subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said L.W. Norman; and each affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Sallie D. Jordan, deceased, whose will the attached paper writing. dated the 2nd. day of November, 1917, purports to be, having often seen her write, and that the name of the Sallie D. Jordan subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Sallie D. Jordan.

R. M. Riddick, Jr.

Wm. H. Hardcastle

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st. day of November, 1934

H. G. Winslow
Clerk Superior Court.

It is therefore considered and adjudged by the court, that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Sallie D. Jordan, deceased. Let said will, together with the probate, be recorded and filed. This Nov. 21st. 1934

H. G. Winslow

North Carolina In the superior Court
Perquimans county Before the Clerk

In the matter of the will )
of Sallie D. Jordan, deceased.)
The paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Sallie D. Jordan, deceased, is exhibited before me the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court of Perquimans County, North Carolina, by Wm. Kenneth Jordan, the beneficiary therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Chas. Whedbee, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of R. M. Riddick, Jr., and Wm. H. Hardcastle, as follows:

North Carolina,
Perquimans County.

Chas. Whedbee, being duly sworn, disposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Sallie D. Jordan, and that he saw Sallie D. Jordan, execute ( or heard Sallie D. Jordan, acknowledge the execution of ) this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of Sallie D. Jordan, deceased;and that at the time of its execution said Sallie D. Jordan was in
affiant’s opinion of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that L. W. Norman, the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said L. W. Norman is now dead.

Chas. Whedbee

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of November, 1934

H. G. Winslow
Clerk Superior Court

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Contributed by Katherine Jordan

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