North Carolina, Richmond County. We the undersigned commissioners appointed by the Worshipful Court of 
Pleas & Quarter Sessions of said County, to set off and allot to Frances Watkins, widow and relict of 
William Watkins, deceased, have performed that duty, and beg leave to report that they have allotted 
to her one years allowance ··· The foregoing articles of property comprise all the estate of Wm. Watkins, 
deceased, except one bed and furniture, as far as has come into our knowledge. All of which is respectfully 
submitted. Witness our hands and seals. Jany the 18th 1847. (signed) G. G. Powell, John T. Morman and William 
T. Nichols.