Return to Tyrrell Co Wills Introduction & Table of ContentsI Elizha Belange of the said County being in a weak and low state of health but of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following.
First - I give and bequeath to my son Elisha Belange one feather bed also one velvet waiscot and breeches, I give and bequeath to my grandaughter Susana Belange one feather bed and furniture I give and bequeath unto Sara Belange widdow of my son Abel Belange one hand mill all and every other article of property of whatever name and value of which I may be possessed at the time of my deceased to be held by her the said Sarah and applied to raising the children of my son Abel during the life or widdowhood of the said Sarah but in case of the marriage or death of the said Sarah my will is that all the said property shall be equally divided among the children of my son Abel or the survivors of them and I do hereby appoint my trusty & well beloved friend John A. Patrick & Timothy Jones Esqrs. Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me made.
Elisha (his -x- mark) Belanges
Signed Sealed Published Declared
in presence of us
Daniel Sawyer
Samuel Simmons
Minutes
Tyrrell County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
June Session 1809
The last will & testament of Elisha Belanga was proved in court by the oath of Daniel Sawyer filed.
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