In the name of God amen- I John G. Alexander of the State
of North Carolina, and County of Tyrrel do make, ordain, and publish this my
last Will and Testament in manner, and form following-
Item- 1st- I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann C. Alexander
negro woman Rose, and girl Mary, during her natural life; and at
her death I give and bequeath to my son George W. Alexander, the said
negro woman Rose, and girl Mary, and their increase to him and his
heirs and assigns forever-
Item- 2nd. I leave negro woman Margaret, and her increase bound to pay
the debt that my wife Ann C. Alexander was owing to Mary E. Mann,
Daniel B. Mann, and Caroline S. Mann, at the time of our marriage;
and then I give and bequeath the said negro woman Margaret and girl
Emily and their increase to my beloved wife Ann C. Alexander,
during her natural life, and at her death: I give and bequeath the said negro
woman Margaret and girl Emily and their increase to Mary E.
Mann, Daniel B. Mann, and Caroline S. Mann, to them, their heirs, and
assigns forever-
Item- 3d- I leave my bay, mare and colt to be sold, and also the remainder of
my crop, after a sufficiency to serve my family one year-
Item- 4th. My will and desire is after my funeral expenses, and just debts
are paid all the remainder and residue of my property, and estate, not
heretofore named in this will I give and bequeath to my wife Ann C.
Alexander, during her natural life; and at her death to be sold, and the
money to be equally divided between Mary E. Mann, Daniel B. Mann, Caroline S.
Mann and George W. Alexander my son- I nominate and appoint my friend
John Dunbar executor, and my wife Ann C. Alexander executrix, of
this my last Will and Testament.-
In witness whereof I have this 12th day of October in the year of our Lord
1853 set my hand and seal and declared this to be my only and last Will and
Testament.
Signed, sealed, published and declared to by my last Will and Testament in
presence of John G. Alexander (Seal)
The execution of the foregoing will was this day duly proved in open court.
Let it be recorded.
Oct 24th 1853
Saml. McCleese Clk.
Witnesses:
Nathan Alexander
Hender Lewis
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