Notes for Garrett DEWEESE: from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-5: "p. 4-5 10-May 1830.. I, John Weaver, being of sound mind & memory. My will is that should I decease first that my property be keep[sic] as is now under the care & controll[sic] of my son Montraville Weaver for the maintenance of my wife Elizabeth during her life. At her decease, I give to my son Montraville Weave the land whereon I now live, containing 672 acres with all that belongs to it for ever. I give unto my six dtrs. Susannah, Christina, Mary, Elizabeth, Matilda and Catharine all my household furniture to be equally divided at their mother's discretion. I give the balance of my personal property of negroes, stock, farming tools, still and such like to my sons & dtrs. Jacob, James, John & Christopher G. Weaver, Susannah McCarson, Christina Vance, Mary Addington, Catharine Pickens, Elizabeth Wills and Matilda Garretson at the death of their mother, Montraville having his share in the land. I ordain my sons Jacob & John Weaver as executors.. Wit: Seth Alexander, John Chambers & G.M. Daniel... Signed, John X Weaver.... Proved in open Court by all wittnessess[sic] & ordered recorded." from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-4: "p. 1-4, 18 Apr. 1827 John Patton: Being of sound mind & memory. I will unto my belove wife Ann Patton one negro woman named Deady and her increase forever, also to my wife Ann one negro boy named Will & his wife Celea & her increase. The tract of land where I now live, with all household & kitchen furniture (except three feather beds and furniture) four cows & calves her choice, two horses, one waggon[sic] & gear, all farming tools of every kind. All corn and provisions at my death during her life. I will unto my dtr. Elizabeth McClocky all the property heretofore given her by me, valued at $1200 and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my dtr. Hannah McKee all the property heretofore given her by me valued at $1200 also one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my dtr. Sarah Jarrett all the property heretofore given her by me, valued at $1000, also one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my son Malery B. Patton all the property heretofore given him by me and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my dtr. Polly Smith all the property heretofore given her by me and valued at $1000 also one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my son Robert H. Patton all the property heretofore given to him by me and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my dtr. Harriett D. Siler all the property given to her by me and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my sons Fidilio and Montraville Patton the tract of land whereon I now live and all land joining, being six tracts, also two tracts on the French Broad River, known as the Matlock place to be divided between them. I will unto my son Fidilio 4 negroes, Sam, Hulda, Cassa and Dila Dick's wife, one feather bed & furniture, five cows & calves, household items, one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my dtr. Lucinda Roberts all the property heretofore given her by me valued at $1000, one negro boy named Jim given in consideration that my son Montraville may remain with Joshua Roberts in studing his profession, and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my son George D. Patton the tract of land known as the Gash place and all joining lands containing 320 acres, valued at $1500 also a tract on the French Broad River at Roberts Branch, below the mouth of Flat Creek, Also three tracts on Avery Creek and negroes Jeff, Clary, and Acquella, five cows & calves, one feather bed & furniture and one share of Buncombe Turnpike Co. I give unto my son Montraville one horse, saddle & bridle valued at $100, one bed & furniture, five cows & calves, three negroes, Henry, Campbell, and Martha, one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I will unto my dtr. Ann A. Gilelean all the property heretofore given her by me, valued at $1000 and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co. I desire at my death my negro Dick to be set at liberty and my son Fidilio let him settle on the property and cultivate the same free of any charges. The balance of my property to be sold and the proceeds to pay my just debts and the over divided amongest my seven dtrs. I appoint Fidilio Petton[sic] & Joshua Roberts executors.. Wit: James Patton, Fidilio Patton & Samuel X Patton.. Signed. John Patton.. Proved in April Session 1831 by Samuel Patton & executors sworn...."
from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-5: "p.5 8 Sept. 1830.. I, Garlint Ayers, being in a low condition of health, but of sound mind & memory. The land I have a deed for I devise to my son Jeremiah and that my wife Amy to enjoy the use of the land during her life. The land that I have a bond for I allow to my son James Ayers when it is paid for, and James to have the young horse. After my debts are paid, I want my wife & chn. to have the balance of the property and at her death, all the property to be sold and the profits divided amongst all my children as follows, Levi, Moses, William & Epsolan to have five shillings each. All the balance equally divided amongst the rest to wit; James, Morning, Jeremiah, Sally Baker and Meshack F... I ordain William Dayton my friend as my executor to do my business, settle my debts and get a title for the aforesaid land.. Wit; Jeremiah X Hughes & Eli Bennet.. Signed, Garlint Ayers.. This will was proved in open Court & ordered recorded.. Executor was duly sworn.."
from ALOB, Vol VII, #1, p. 86-5: "p. 7 July Session 1831... 13 May 1831.. I, James Arrington, being in a low state of health but in sound mind & memory and knowing that I have but few days to live. I desire that after my decease my beloved wife Milly Arrington to have the land that we now live on, all my stock of every kind, and to remain her own as long as she may live, and at her death to dispose of as she pleases also the household furniture to remain hers as long as she may live. I leave my children no more than the law allows them.. Wit; Levi Bailey, Elizabeth X Franks.. Signed James Arrington.. Proved in open Court and recorded..."
from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-7: "p. 15. 20 July 1832.. I, Athan A. Mcdowel[sic], being sick & weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind & memory. I give unto my beloved children namely, Charles, Mary and Louisa my home plantation on which I now reside, lying on the French Broad River including the mouth of Cane Creek, with the adjoining lands. To be equally divided among them, except son Charles shall have the dwelling house and other buildings. It is also my desire that a division of the above said land shall be made on my said son Charles attaining lawful age and in the event of demise of one or other of the said children the survivors shall inherit. Likewise I will & desire that all the residue of my estate be sold for the best interest of my children, the proceeds I give unto the chn. share & share alike. My executors as they may deem suitable for the chn. I desire that all my claims & interest in lands lying in the Western District of Tennessee which I hold with in common with my brothers & sisters, with the whole of my slave estate be sold and the money divided equally divided among the chn.. I appoint my friend Charles McDowel, William Dickson & William Deavenport as executors. With: J. Erwin, Wm. C. Tate & E.M. Greenlee.. Signed, A.A. McDowel.. Proved in open Court on eath of James Erwin & recorded.. William Dickson & Charles McDowel two of the executors named was duly sworn...."
from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-6: "p. 13. October Session 1832.. 18 July 1825.. I, Thomas Jones, being in a sound state of body and no way disorderd[sic] in mind. I will unto my well beloved wife Ann all that part of my plantation lying on the South side of Homony[sic] Creek during her life time or widowhood and my negro woman named Patty, one sorrel horse named Ball, one young colt, 6 cows & calves, one third of my hogs, all the household & kitchen furniture & tools.. I will unto my four sons, William, Russell, James and Thomas all my land I bought of William Moore, viz, all that lying on the North side of Homony Creek, also part from the South side (line described) land on the South to belong to William & Russell remaining part to James & Thomas Jones. I will unto my dtr. Rachel a negro girl named Nancy. I will unto my dtr. Patsy one negro boy Harry. I will unto my dtr. Jincy one negro girl Linda & $125. I will unto my dtr. Nany one negro boy Lingo & $125. I will unto my dtr. Anna one negro boy Anthony & $125. I will unto my dtr. Polly one negro boy Sam & $125. I will unto my dtr. Nelly one negro boy Nathan & $125. I will unto my son James my last spring colt & one fifty dollars(sic) I will unto my son Thomas One hundred & fifty dollars (the fifty marked out and twenty five written above).. I will that all the land not mentioned be sold and the money with all outstanding debts to be collected, after paying the above mentioned sums, the balance divided among all my chn. that is, Rachel, William, Patsey, Russell, Jincy, James, Nancy, Thomas, Anna, Polly and Nelly.. I will that my negro Patt and her increase be sold at the death of my wife or widowhood and the money divided equally between my four sons. I will that my girl children have their maintenance off of my plantation on the South side of the creek till they marry or become the age of 18. I will that the property my wife has and the four negroes at her death be sold and the money be divided among my dtrs. I desire & appoint my trusty friend Brother William Jones and William Israel to be executors. Wit: Chas. Moore, Wm. Jones.. Signed, Thomas X Jones. Was proved on oath of Charles Moore and recorded.."
from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-6: "p. 11. 11 March 1830.. I, Joseph Cole, being of sound mind & perfect memory. I wish as much of my affects sold as to pay my just debts. I give unto my wife Susannah Cole possession of the farm whereon I now live, containing 200 acres during her widowhood or until my younges[sic] son come of the age of twenty one yrs. with the stock of grain at my death. I give unto my oldest son James Cole 200 acres of land joining the land whereon I now live, above the creek. I give unto my youngest son Lewis Cole the farm whereon I now live, to take possession when of age, or rented out for his use, provided my wife should marry or leave the place. I give unto George Cole, son of James Cole (and nephew) one horse, saddle & bridle, worth $50. provided he stays with the family until of age, or if not nothing.. I give unto Nancy Cole dtr. of James Cole (and neice) one cow & calf and wheel, one bed provided she stays with the family until she is 18 yrs., if not nothing.. I give the residue of my land, 250 acres on the head of Turkey Creek, 50 acres of Newfound on the South side of the creek and joining Brooks land, and 100 acres called the Underwood place, with all my personal property to be sold and equally divided among my wife & children and Daniel Frisby to share equally with the heirs. The balance of the land to be rented out for the use of the family. I appoint my friend John Thrash executor.. Wit: Josiah Frisby, John Cole & Joseph Cole.. Signed, Joseph Cole.. Proved on oath of Josiah Frisby and John thrash was duly sworn.."
from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-5: "p.9.. Court held on the first Monday in July 1832.. (This name is spelled NELSON & NEILSON) I, William Nelson, give unto my son Charles B. Nelson and his wife Celia for the support of themselves and their joint children, all the lot of land #1, whereon Charles B. Nelson now lives, being one fourth part of my tract of land lying in Hardin County Tenn. being surveyed & divided into four lotts[sic] on the 12 Sept. 1823 by Austin Miller, each lot contains 1330 acres more or less. I give unto my son Archibald Neilson & his heirs one tract of land on Nolechucky River in Hardin County, Tenn. whereon he now lives containing 640 acres. I give unto my dtr. Sarah Neilson and my grandson Green K. Cessna and their heirs lot #3 containing 1330 acres to be equally divided between them, and bound by lands of Charles Readly, Joseph Strong & George Gillaspie, lying in Hardin County Tenn.. I also give to my dtr. Sarah Neilson a tract of land whereon I now live, lying on the French Broad River, joining lands of Daniel McKrons, Wm. Harrison, Mr. Rinkboung containing 20 acres. Also to my dtr. Sarah my shares of stock in the Buncombe Turnpike Co. worth $500, all negroes, I may own at my death, also half of the household furniture, half of my stock & moveable property. I give unto my dtr. Jane & her husband James R. Garrett during their natural life for supporting and educating their children, there after to be divided amongst the children. The tract of land I now live on (except what I gave my dtr. Sarah) and all my lands in Buncombe County, N.C. I also give unto Jane & her husband all the remainder of my property not divided and from the money on hand & that due to me, pay off my funeral expenses and just debts. I appoint & ordain William Dickson, Doctor Alexander Williams and Archibald Neilson my son of Green Co. & George Gillespie of Rea Co. Tenn. or any of them as executors.. This 27 Sept. 1801?.. Wit: Alexander Williams, Thomas J. Gillespie.. Signed, William Neilson.. Proved in open Court & Recorded.. Archibald Neilson was duly sworn and gave bond..."
from ALOB, Vol. Vii #2, p. 86-13" "p. 19. April Session 1833.. 14 Dec. 1828.. I, Hugh Gourley, being stricken in years, but of a sound mind & memory. I will unto my beloved wife Murphy Gourley my house where I now live, with free privilege of wood and profits from the plantation as to support her during her life time. Also, all household and kitchen furniture & bedding of every kind, one loom and tacklin to be her own property. Also, the house to be kept in proper repair out of the estate during her life. I will to my son, James Gourley or his representatives fifty cents. I will to my son Edwan Gourley or his representatives fifty cents. I will unto my son Robert Gourley or his representatives fifty cents. I will unto my son John Gourley or his representatives fifty cents. I will unto my dtr. Mary Gourley or her representatives fifty cents. I will unto my son-in-law Joseph Smith formerly husband of my dtr. Catherine six and one quarter cents. I will unto my dtr. Sarah or her representatives fifty cents. I will unto my granddaughter formerly Sarah Smith now Sarah Corn $100 in silver which sum I expect to place in her hands in a few days and file her receipt in this paper. I will to my grandson Solomon Smith who now lives with me, my tract of land whereon I now live containing 500 acres, lying on the South side of Mud Creek, tho not to be disposed of during the natural (life) of my wife. By his complying with the provisions herein made for my aforesaid wife, Murphy. I also will unto my grandson Solomon Smith all my stock of cattle, hogs, horses, sheep of every description that I may have. Also all farming tools and perishable property, and to pay the above sums to the above mentioned persons. I will and desire that my wife Murphy shall have all the cash found in my possession at my death for her support. I appoint my friend Andrew Wilson & Jesse Corn executors.. Wit; John Miller & Hannah Roads. Signed, Hugh Gorley.. Proved in open Court on oath of John Miller."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-13: "page 25. August Session 1833.. 19 Aug. 1831, I William Gudger, Senr. Being of sound mind and perfect memory. I give unto my loving wife Martha the upper end of the plantation on which I now live, so far down as to include my dwelling house and the spring below the house & the apple orchard in the bottom during her natural life. After her decease to be divided among my dtrs. & my oldest son James and including the heirs of my dtr. Mary Gash, decd. except her oldest son Joseph whom I have provided for, the said chn. or heirs to receive jointly one sixth part of my estate not disposed of by this will. I give unto my wife all my household furniture, one horse, two cows, all the money or notes I may have at my decease. This last property I vest in her absolute to despose[sic] of as she may think proper, having provided certain negroes to her during her natural life. I direct the balance of my estate both real and personal to be sold & the proceeds divided among my dtrs. Stacy Longmire wife of John Longmire, Nancy Gash wife of John Gash and the heirs of Mary Gash, decd. Joseph excepted, said heirs of Mary Gash jointly an equal share or one sixth part and James Gudger, Sally Whitson wife of Joseph Whitson, Elizabeth Whitson wife of Thomas Whitson each an equal share or one sixth part of my estate. I appoint my oldest son James Gudger & my second son William Gudger my executors. Wit; Thos. Love.. May 13, 1833. This day William Gudger Senr. acknowledge the signing and sealing, this will in my presence. Sgn. Joseph Henry.. Signed, William Gudger.. Proved in open Court on oath of Thomas Love & Joseph Henry & ordered recorded. William Gudger came into open Court and was duly sworn..."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-13: "p. 26. 24 April 1833.. I Danl. Gilbert, being in low state of health, but in rite[sic] mind. I give my beloved wife Rebecca Gilbert the household goods as long as she lives. Further I do give her full privilege of living in the house & on the land for her lifetime, also one mare, one cow & calf & her support from the estate during her natural life. The balance of the stock, waggon[sic], gears & farming tools to be sold. At my wife death what remains to be sold & equally divided among all my children, to wit; George Gilbert, Benjamin Gilbert, James Gilbert and Nancy Littlefield, Jemenia Sexton, Mary Taylor, Joseph Gilbert, Jonathan Gilbert, Reuben Gilbert, Milly Bishop & Rebecca Evans. I appoint my son Benjamin Gilbert & C.M. Bailey my executors. I desire that my executors to pay my just debts and I desire that my son Benjamin to see that his mother have a reasonable support.. N.B. I do give my wife one bed to as her own. Wit; Wm. Spann & Hannah Spann.. Signed Danl. X Gilbert.. Proved on oath of William Spann & recorded.. Benjamin Gilbert came into open Court & was duly sworn..."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-14: "p. 27, 29 Aug. 1833. I, Rachel Hawkins, widow of Robert Hawkins, decd. Being sick and weak in body though sound and perfect in mind & memory. Whereas my beloved friend Jacob Martin promises and agrees in case of my decease to adopt my three children, James Martin, Harriet & Robert into his family & raise them in a decent manner. I give my estate or property of five head of cattle, one mare, three head of sheep, seven head of hogs and all my other property except my two beds and household furniture, I direct to be kept by my friend Jacob Martin until my dtr. Harriet Jane shall arrive of age 18 yrs. then to be delivered over to her. My friend Jacob Martin shall have all money, or debts due to me for raising & schooling my children.. I apoint my friend Jacob Martin as my executor. Wit; James Gudger.. Signed, Rachel X Hawkins. Executor qualified 7 Jan. 1834 in open Court.. The foregoing will was proved in the Jan. Court by James Gudger.."
from ALOB, Vol.VII #2, p. 86-14: "p. 28. 12 April 1833. I John Merrell, being in a low state of health, but in possession of a sound mind & memory. First I desire that all my just debts be paid from the estate. Unto my companion Catherine Merrell one rone mare, Saddle and bridle. Unto my chn. noe[sic] living and also my wife Catherine I will an equal distribution of all my estate when it is sold, also debts collected divided as follows: My wife Catherine, My daughter Sarah Garron, My son Jacob and Andrew Merrell, my dtr. Susannah Owens, my John Merrell who I wish to have $100. more than the rest of the heirs, then an equal share. My dtr. Mary Maxwell, Elizabeth Roberts and Catherine Edney and Nancy Patton and my son Joseph Merrell. To my grandson Abner Merrell the only heir of my son William Merrell, decd. I will one dollar.. I appoint my sons Jacob Merrell & Joseph Merrell my executors.. Wit; James Brevard & A. Henry.. Signed John X Merrell.. Proved on oath of James Brevard & recorded.. Jacob & Joseph Merrell executors was sworn January 1834..."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-14: "p. 29. April Session 1834.. 13 Jan. 1834. John Morrison, being of sound and perfect mind & memory. First I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth the tract of land on which I now live with the improvements from the black oak corner on the Rutherford side of the ridge. I give her this land during her lifetime and after her death I will the said land to my son Jessey and his heirs to have the privilege of working said land, is to support his mother and Elizabeth and Mary and Rachel are to live (with) their mother while they live single. I give my wife one bed & furniture, one mare, saddle & bridle, three cows, and the cooking utensils, two sheep, what hogs I have. I give my charley Horse to my sons James & Isaac. I give my two year horse to my son Daniel. I give my waggon[sic] to my sons William and Jessey and John and my wife. I give my son John a tract of land begining[sic] at the fork of the Boodtree Branch, then along Merrel line to Shelton line North 130 poles. I leave my farming tools for the use of the farm. I give my son John my young horse named Flag, my son John to live with his mother until he comes of age or marry. I give to my dtr. Marget one two year old heifer. I give my dtr. Agnes___?? Two oldest dtrs. Cintha Maxwell and Elizabeth Maxwell one young heifer each. I give my son William one cow & calf. I give my three dtrs. that are now single the bed and furniture they claim. I appoint my friend Joseph Lannon executor.. Wit; Samuel Edney & William Morrison.. Proved on oath of William Morrison & recorded.. William Lanning the executor was duly qualified in open Court this 22 Apr. 1834."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-14: "p. 30.. 24 Feb. 1827. I, Thomas Bell, Senr. being sore afflicted in body but yet of sound mind & memory. I do appoint Samuel Bell, John Bell & John Jarrett to be my executors. All my just debts to be paid. I will to my dear wife, Jane my land & tenements, stock, household furniture, farming tools, during her widowhood, except what will pay my debts. Should she again marry, then she to have as her portion, one bed & furniture, one wheel & card, all the pot ware, one cow & calf, one horse, worth sixty dollars, one chest and her wearing apparel. I will that my faithful slave Ephraim be set free at my death. All my lands & property to be sold after my wife's marriage except the items given to her, and the money from said sale divided among all my chn. Ephraim to chose his own guardian. Wit; John Corn & Swan T. Burnett. Signed, T. Bell.. N.B. The widow to have all she makes except the family consumption.. Samuel Bell executor sworn in open Court the 21 April 1834.. Proved on oath of Swan T. Burnett in the Apr. Session 1834, and recorded."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15: "p. 31. 27 August 1833. I, Jesse Merrell, being weak in body, but of sound mind & memory. I will unto my beloved wife all my household furniture, beds, & bedding, dresser ware & hand ware, also farming tools, all stock of hogs, four head of cows and three calves, also six head of sheep and one colt. I desire that the balance of my stock, one rifle gun, five steel traps to be sold and enough money taken to purchase a second rate young mare for the family. I desire that my wife, Susannah, live on the plantation during her widowhood, should she marry another, then the land to be rented out and the money to be equally divided amongst my four little chn. viz. Lytle, Pearson, ariah, & Jesse Merrell. I also desire that my just debts be paid, and my children a liberal education. I appoint Wm. Merrell, Senr. my executor.. Wit; Jos. Evans & Boyd McCrary.. Signed, Jesse Merrell.. Executor qualified this 7 Jan. 1834.. Proved in July Session 1834 and recorded..."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15: "p. 32. 14 Jan. 1827. Malachi Reaves, not being in good state of health but in a proper state of mind. I desire that my just demands against the estate be paid. He wants his beloved wife with all his family to live on and enjoy all the rest of the estate while she remains a widow then the property to be divided amongst my children and wife.. I appoint Ebed Jones as executor.. Wit: W. Wells & R.P. Wells.. Signed Malachi X Reaves. Ebed Jones executor was sworn 22 Oct. 1834.. Proved on oath of John Thrash a subscribing witness Oct. Session 1834..."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15: "p. 32. 18 Oct. 1830.. I, Thomas Wells, being in low state of health but being of sound mind & memory. First I will to my beloved wife Mary Wells all my lands & all the rest of my property to be to her use & benefit during her widowhood or natural life except one bed & furniture that I gave to my dtr. Mahala and at her death, I give to my son, Thomas Wells, Jr., all my lands, the other property to be divided amongst my other chn. except my son James Wells to him I give one dollar.. I appoint my friend Ebed Jones (executor). Wit; Jess X Palmer & David Hicks.. Sgn. Thomas X Wells.. Proved in the Oct. Session 1834.. on oath of Jesse Palmer.. John Miller, Clk.. N.W. Woodfin, D.C."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15: "p. 33. 9 June 1833.. I, Edward Huggins, being infirm in body, but of sound mind & memory. I will unto my beloved wife Jane Huggins one work horse & all farming tools belonging to me, also three cows & one heifer, all stock of hogs, one bed & furniture, she to have full possession of my land on which I now live, with the household & kitchen furniture, except what is hereafter devised. I also will that my wife Jane to have my black girl Jane until my youngest son Edward E. Huggins comes of age, then said black girl to be sold and the money equally divided between my four dtrs. viz. Jane, Sarah, Tabitha & Cyntha. I will unto my son-in-law Jesse Merrell in right of his wife Susannah $50 12 months after the proving of this will. I will unto my dtr. Jane one bed & furniture belonging thereto also one cow and $50 in money. I will unto my dtr. Sarah one bed & furniture belonging also one cow and $100 in money. I will unto my dtr. Tabitha one bed & furniture belonging also one cow and $50 in money. I will unto my dtr. Cyntha one bed & furniture belonging also one colt and one cow and $100 in money. I will unto my son Josiah H. Huggins one third of my land at the death of his mother, also $100 in money and one rifle gun. I will unto my son John B. Huggins (??) " of which I die seized and possessed at the death of their mother also $100 in money. I will unto my son Edward E. Huggins one third of all my land of which I died possessed at the death of their mother also $100 in money. I will that my still & vessels be under control of my executors so as to keep it on the farm for the use of the family. The residue of my estate to be disposed of as my executors may think best, with the money equally divided between my wife & her seven chn. now with her, viz: Jane, Sarah, Tabitha, Cintha, Josiah, John, and Edward.. I appoint Jessee Merrell & Jane Huggans my wife executors.. Wit; B. King & H.P. McBrayer.. Signed Edward X Huggans.. Executrix qualified.. Proved in open Court by B. King this January Session 1835."
from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15: "p. 35. 28 Jan. 1829.. I, Valentine Thrash, being of sound mind & memory, and enjoying moderate health of body. All my just debts are to be paid first. I give unto my affectionate wife Barbara Thrash my dwelling house, kitchen, any garden, except one bed & furniture, also her horse, saddle & bridle and her cow during her widowhood. I give unto my grandson John Thrash, Junr., my farm being in two tracts, with all farming tools both farming and mechanical, also my horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, also the crop of grain that may be on the land, one good bed & furniture to possess and enjoy forever. I appoint my grandson John Thrash, Junr., executor.. With: Nathan Harrison, John Reynolds & Jesse Roberts.. Signed, Valentine X Thrash.. Executor sworn 22 April 1835.. Proved on oath (in open) Court by John Reynolds in Apr. 1835."
from ALOB, vol. Viii #4, p. 87-54: "p. 36. 6 apr. 1835.. I, John Roberts Sadler (the Sadler may be his trade) being of sound and perfect mind and memory. I give unto my beloved wife, Nancy Roberts, two feather beds & furniture, a walnut chest, a band box and Indian basket, 1 dining table, 1 looking glass, a tin lantern, all household & kitchen furniture and pewter & tin ware, with my wearing clothes, one shot gun and bag, one rifle and bullet mole & wiper. one bay horse, six head of cattle. other items named, also I give my wife Nancy the land whereon I now live containing 145 acres, to have & to hold and to dispose of as she pleases. I give unto my son Thomas one dollar. also to son john one dollar, also to son Edmund one dollar, also to daughter Mary one dollar, also to son George one dollar, also to daughter Jane one dollar also what money I have at death to my wife. I also direct my executor to remove or provide that my wife may be safely conveyed with her effects to her brother Henry Smith now living in the state of Georgia agreeable to her request.
Garrett DEWEESE
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