In the name of God amen: 19th day of Oct. 1805 I William Livermon of the County of Tyrell and State of North Carolina Farmer being in low state of health of body and of perfect sound mind and memory but calling to mind the mortality of my body and it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament, and first of all I recommend my soul in the hands of God that gave it and as touching such worldly goods as it has been pleased God to bless me with I demise and dispose in the following manner and form.

I lend the use of my Manner Plantation with one third part of all my parishable estate to my beloved wife Sarah Livermon and the first choice of my negroes have thirds during her natural life or widdowhood and no longer likewise one negro boy Ganza and one negro girl Fillis I give by beloved wife Sarah Livermon to dispose of as she my think fit, I give unto my sons William and Thomas Livermon James Liverman and Asea Livermon all my lands Cyprus and Juniper swamp to be equally divided between my sons before mentioned to them their heris and assigns forever ---

I give unto my son William Livermon John Livermon and Thomas Livermon James Livermon and Asa Livermon and my daughter Mary Banks and Patsey Livermon and Sarah Liverman all my negroes to be equally divided amougst them their heirs and assigns forever after my wifes thirds is laid off as above ---

I give unto my daughter Susan Clayton a legacy of ten pounds to her be paid at the discretion of my executors, also I give Thomas Clayton Rebecca Clayton James Clayton and William Clayton ten pounds each to be paid to them by my executors as they become of age ----

I give unto my sons John Livermon William Livermon Thomas Livermon James Livermon and Asa Livermon the intentent and meaning of this Will is in as ample a manner as the leanes test in the law could devise and do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Sarah Livermon executrix and John Livermon William and Thomas Livermon my true and lawful executors this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby revoke disanul and disallow all other former Gifts Wills Leans by oaths whatsoever and acknowledge this and no other to be my last Will and Testament

William Livermon (Seal)

Signed Sealed published and recommended
by the Testator his last Will and Testament
in the presence of us.

John A. Patrick
Stephen Alcock
Tart White

Minutes
Tyrrell County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions

April Session 1806

The last will & testament of William Liverman Senr. was proved in court by the oath of Jno. A. Patrick Esqr. and Stephen Alcock filed.

July Session 1806

John Liverman son of William returned in court an inventory of the estate of his father William Liverman on oath and he also quallified executor to the last will and testament of William Liverman deceased.

Ordered that Jeremiah Wynne Jno. A. Patrick Esqr. and Stephen Alcock or a majority of them be appointed to lay off the dower of Sarah Liverman wife of William Liverman deceased out of his estate and also divide the moveable estate among the representatives and make return to next court and divide the negroes.

Ordered that Jno. A. Patrick Jeremiah Wynne Stephen Alcock Nathan Spencer and Joseph White be appointed commissioners to divide the lands of William Liverman Senr. deceased among the representatives of the said William Liverman Senr. deceased and make return to next court.

Thomas Liverman came into court and quallified as an executor to the last will of William Liverman Senr. deceased.

October Session 1806

Mr. Thomas Liverman returned in court the division of the personal estate of Wm. Liverman his father deceased filed.

Ordered that John A. Patrick Jeremiah Wynne Esqr. Joseph White and Nathan Spencer with the Surveyor of the County divide the lands of William Liverman deceased among the representatives and make return to next court.

January Session 1807

Ordered that John A. Patrick Jeremiah Wynne Esqr. Joseph White and Nathan Spencer with the Surveyor of the County divide the lands of William Liverman deceased and make return to next court.

April Session 1807

Thomas Liverman Esquire returned in court the division of the land of William Liverman Senr. deceased which is filed.

July Session 1807

Ordered that the order for dividing the ballance of the lands of William Liverman Senr. be renewed and John A. Patrick Joseph White Nathan Spencer Timothy Jones be appointed as commissioners for the same and make return to next court.

January Session 1823

William Liverman Junr. appeared in open court & quallified as one of the executors to the last will & testament of William Liverman Senr. deceased ordered that he have leave to sell the remainder part of the perishable estate of said deceased and account for the same as the law directs.

Ordered that Charles Hoskins John A. Patrick & Joseph White divide the negroes belonging to the estate belonging to William Liverman deceased agreeable to the last will & testament of said deceased & make report to the next term.

The audited account of the estate of William Liverman deceased was returned to court & filed balance due the estate of $1349.53.

April Session 1823

Account sales of the perishable estate of William Liverman Senr. was returned on oath amount $156.53 & filed (no inventory received).

Ordered that Charles Hoskins John A. Patrick & Joseph White be appointed to audite & settle the estate of William Liverman deceased and make report to the next term.

July Session 1823

Report of the division of the negroes belonging to the estate of William Liverman Senr. deceased was returned to court & filed.

July Session 1825

Ordered that Charles Hoskins, Joseph White & Dempsey Liverman be reappointed auditors to settle the estate of William Livermman deceased and make report to the next term.

North Carolina Archives
Loose Estate Papers
Tyrrell County (C.R.096.508.29), Box 29
Livermon, William, 1806

Petition July Term {blank} from Thomas Liverman, William Liverman, James Liverman & Asa Liverman stating that William Liverman departed this life in 1806 leaving a will that has been proven and in this will he leaves cypress and juniper swamp to be divided among the petitioners. The petitioners pray that John A. Patrick, Jeremiah Wynne, Stephen Alcock, Nathan Spencer and Joseph White be appointed commissioners to divide the premises agreeable to act of assembly.

Division of the lands of William Liverman deceased according to petition and dated 6 Apr 1807. Lands are valued at $1901.96, making each of the four heirs divided part to be $475.49 and divided as follows:
Thos. Liverman Esqr. receives Lot 1 in Plat 1 containg 55 acres joining Thomas Liverman Senr. and valued at $185; Lot 3 in Plat 2 containing 16 acres valued at $50; Lot 1 in Plat 3 containing 16 1/2 acres valued at $16; 3 acres at Gum Neck Landing valued at $1; and 21 1/4 acres where William Clayton lives valued at $63.71. Total valuation $315.71. William Liverman is to pay Thomas Liverman Esqr. $88.77 and James Liverman is to pay Thomas Liverman Esqr. $71.01.
William Liverman receives Lot 3 in Plat 1 containing 55 acres valued at $280; Lot 1 in Plat 2 containing 16 acres and valued at $40; Lot 2 in Plat 3 containing 16 1/2 acres valued at $69.50; the plantation and land belonging to it whereon he lives valued at $440; and a 10 acre patent of Juniper Swamp valued at $10.25. Total valuation is $839.75. William Liverman is to pay Thomas Liverman $88.77 and William Liverman is to pay Asa Liverman $275.49.
Asa Liverman receives Lot 4 in Plat 1 containing 60 acres and valued at $150; Lot 4 in Plat 2 containing 16 1/2 acres and valued at $25; and Lot 4 in Plat 3 containing 16 1/ 2 acres valued at $25. Total valuation is $200. William Liverman is to pay Asa Liverman $275.49.
James Liverman receives Lot 2 in Plat 1 containing 55 acres valued at $385; Lot 2 in Plat 2 containing 16 acres valued at $60; Lot 3 in Plat 3 containing 16 1/2 acres valued at $69.50; and 25 acres of Cypress Swamp valued at $32. Total valuation of $546.50. James Liverman pays Thomas Liverman $71.01.
Commissioners were Jeremiah Wynne, Nathan Spencer, Joseph White & Jno. A. Patrick.

North Carolina Archives
Loose Estate Papers
Tyrrell County (C.R.096.508.29), Box 29
Liverman, William Sr., 1823

Division of the negroes belonging to the estate of William Liverman Senr. among his lawful representatives agreeable to his last will and testament on 10 Jan 1823 as follows:
Asa Liverman No. 1 Fanny & Larey valued at $300
John Liverman heirs No. 2 Mingo & Sall valued at $400
William Liverman No. 3 Silvia & Nelly valued at $250
Mary Banks heirs No. 4 Ellick valued at $350
Sally Liverman No. 5 Levi valued at $300
Patsey Liverman No. 6 Randall & Bob valued at $300
James Liverman No. 7 Abram & Ruth valued at $375
Thomas Liverman heirs No. 8 Selia & Lewis valued at $300
Total valuation $2625 leaving each of the lawful representatives entitled to $328.12 1/2.

Transcriber's Notes:
Tyrrell County marriage bonds show the marriage of William Banks to Mary Liverman on 3 Jan 1786, John Liverman & William Freeman securities; also William Clayton to Susannah Liverman on 23 Sep 1792, John Clayton security.
See the will of Sarah Liverman in 1822.

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Updated January 5, 2020
Gordon L. Basnight