Abstracts of Wills, Inventories, Appraisements 1787-1801
Ashfield, Dorothy,deceased
, pg. 2. Inventory and appraisement of estate given in by Stephen Parker, Shearad----and Francis Poythress. Sworn appraisal: 4 Oct 1787.
Ashfield, Dorothy, deceased,
p. 3-4. Estate listed by executors, vouchers for 1794, Jan 5th. Proven account by Benjamin Oliver. Receipt for tax paid 1787 to J. Olfin. Aug. 9. Jane Parker receipt, george Hills receipt, Frederick Ashfield, John Johnson, proven accunts.
Baker, Jesse
of Greene County, pg. 64-65. In a low state of body, to wife, Sarah and daughter Betsy Baker all the real and personal estate which I now possess, so long as my wife lives, and after her death to go to daughter Btsy with the following exceptions and conditions. Provided my son Jesse Baker shall imediately aftr my death come upon my plantation, attend it and support my wife and my daughter Betsy until the death of my wife, in that cas he shall be entitled to one half the property after the death of my wife. To settle my debts, my cooper's tools, one dark sorril mare and one cow may be sold. To my son James Baker one dollar and twenty five cents. Executors: Wife Sarah and James Nisbitt, Esq. Date: 11 Jan 1808. /s/Jesse Baker. Wit: Samuel Lancaster, James Veazey.
Proven by the witnesses July Term 1808 in the Court of Ordinary. A. B. Fannin for Tho. Carleton, Clerk. Recorded in Book E, p. 53 on 5 July 1808.
Bowden, Robert C.
of Greene Co. pp. 58-60. To the children of my first wife, viz: Ella P. Bowden, Emma A. Bowden, Lorenzo D. Bowden and Eustis L. Bowden a Negro girl named Easter and man, Nick. My executors to divide the land whereon I now live into two parts, beginning at the line at a stake corner near the Gin House between the land of W. L. Strain and mine, and then to the corner where the land of James M. Cartright and Solomon P. Arnold adjoins. The upper portion of the land is to go to the children of my first wife, and the lower portion to my present wife and her childrn. My wife to have $500 to do with as she pleases. The household furniture is to be equally divided between my wife and her children and the children of my first wife, except the bed and furiture of my daughter Ella which was given her by her grandfather Jackson and the eight-day clock which wa given to my son Eustis by his grandmother Bowden. My sideboard and blue chest to my daughter lla. My silver watch to my son Lorenzo D. Bowden and my brass bound truck to my daughter Emma A. Bowden. No part of the property I have given my wife to be subject to the debts and control of any future husband sge may marry. Executor: Friend, John A. Cartright. Date: 11 Aug 1863. /s/ R. C. Bowden. Wit: W. L. Strain, Isaac R. Hall, I. W. Winfield, John C. Merritt. No probate listed.
Brasfield, Caleb
of Greene County, pp. 50-51, 27 Dec. 1795. Sick in body. Wife: Lucy two Negroes Old Nancy and Little Nancy, during her lifetime, then to return to my daughter Betsey Adams. Also, to my wife 3 Negroes, Tom, Jacob and big Charles. Also 1/2 of all my lands which includes the house and lantation whereon I now live and also the one where Sam Baldwin now lives, to her and her heirs forever. To daughter Betsy Adams the remainder of all my Negroes not yet mentioned except by name of Bristol, who I give to my brother, George Brasfield. Also to George Brasfield, my wearing cloathes, horse and saddle and the remainder of my lands except 150 acres. To my brother-in-law, Samuel Baldwin, 150 acres in the upper corner towards Akins. The residue of my stock, household furniture, etc. I give to my wife, Lucy. Executor: Son-in-law: David Adams. /s/Caleb Brasfield. Wit: William Montgomery, William Scott, Elijah Willingham.
Proved by the Rev. William Montgomery and WIlliam Scott in the presence of the widow and lgatees 1 Jan 1796 before Wm Phillips, R. P. G. C.
Brown, Reuben, pp 22-23.
Wife: 4 Negroes, a woman called Big Lucy, a boy am, girl Beck, boy, Claborn. To my son: Ezekiel, 3 Negroes, Dice and her two children Lewis and Abram. To my daughter: Nancy 3 Negroes, Lise, Sindy and John. To my daughter Feriba, a woman named Little Lucy, boy Isac and boy Ned. To my son, Reuben, a boy Green, a boy Prince and a girl Alley. All my land is to be divided btween my wife and two sons, Ezekiel and Rubin. My eight Negroes, Old George and young George, Bery, Elbrt, Judye, old Amy, young Amy and Phillis to be divided between all of my childen and my grandson Reuben Armor. Exrs: Alexander Hall, wife, Elizabeth Brown, and son Ezekiel Brown. Date: 9 Oct 1825. /s/Reuben Brown. Wit: John Ogletree, Abner Johnson, Ezekiel Brown. No probate date listed.
Burford, William of Greene County, pp. 31-33
In perfect health. Wife, Grissel Burford my land and plantation whereon I now live, during her widowhood furniture, etc. and four of my Negroes which she may choose. Daughter: Nancy Comer, a Negro girl now in her possession named Phillis, the said Negro and her increase to be divided among the children of Nancy at her decease. Sons: Solomon Burford, MItchell Burford and Leonard Burford to have three cows and calves each. I lend to my son Daniel Leonard Burford all that tract of land whereon he now lives containing 392 acres, and after his decease to be equally divided among his children. One Negro girl named Milley about 8 or 9 years old to be lent to my daughter Lucy Brassfield during her natural life, then to return to my estate to be divided with her increase, if any, among my five sons, William, Daniel, Solomon, Mitchell and Leonard. Date: 2 April 1795. /s/Wm Burford. Wit: Wm Daniell, WIlliam Dobbins, John Sanders (X).
Proved by Maj. William Daniell on 25 Sept 1798 in the Register of Probate Office before Wm Phillips R. P. The Executors were all sworn, Mitchell Burford excepted. State of Georgia, Green County. The within subscribing witnesses to the within Will appeared, as also the legatees. The probate of the estate was objected to by part of the legatees, and a caveat was entered by Ellis West, John Comer, Peek Browning, William Browning on 4 Sept 1797. Wm Phillips, R. P. "We the Jury find and agree that William Burford was of sound ind and judgment at the time the within will was executed. We therefore establish the said Will. /s/Jas Nisbet, foreman.
Davis, Lewis
Noncupative Will, pp. 47-48. Personally appeared before William Hill, J. P. of Greene County, Edward Young and William Baxly and made oaoth that they saw Luis Davis on 6 Oct and he was very weak and low in body, and called for a person to rite his will, but being neither pen, ink, nor paper, prevented its being wrote and occasioned him to make a verbal will and he repeated his will as followeth: He said he willed all his estate to his wif and she was to keep it in her possession as long as she lived a widow or the children came of age and then to be equally divided among his children and hi wife. /s/Edward Young (x) /s/William Baxley. 10 Oct 1798. N. B.: Francis Huff, WIlliam Baxley came on 16 Nov 1798 and said they also heard Lewis Davis appoint his brother Thomas Davis and Jonathan Phillips to take care of his property until his children came of age. Wm Phillips, R. F. 10 Oct 1798, the widow acknowledged the probate.
Hall, Hugh
of Greene County, pp 60-63. To son, Samuel Hall, 87 1/2 acres of land, it being the south east corner of the tract where I now liv with its improvements, including whereon I now reside. Son: William, 50 acres, bing the NW corner of the tract where I now live, whereon the said William now resides. Son, Robert Hall, 50 acres, bing the NE corner whereon I now reside and adjoining the tract laid out to William. To my son, Hugh Hall, 50 acres adj. the tracts of Samuel and Willim, adj. my eastward line and to extend westward for complement. Son, John Hall, 50 acres adj. my SWcorner of the tract where I now reside. My executors may have a publick sale of my personal property to the highest bidder, and the first $15 to be given to my daughter Betsey Hall. No distribution of my estate is to be made until son, John, arrives at 18 years. Daughter, Polly Hall, $10 out of my estate and $50 to Betsey, after John reaches age 18. My executors should purchase a good Negro servant to be under the dirct charge of my beloved wife Sarah Hall and son, Samuel Hall. Remainder of property to be divided among children Samuel Hall, William Hall, Robert Hall, Betsey Hall, Hugh Hall and John Hall. Exrs: Sons, Samuel Hall and William Hall and my good friend, Hugh Hall of this county. Date: 20 Aug 1798. /s/Hugh Hall. Wit: John Ogletree, Wm Daniell.
Proven by witnesses John Ogletree and Josiah Houghton who also saw other witness Wm Daniell sign. 16 Oct. 1798 before Wm Phillips, N. P.
Heard, John
of Greene County, pp 41-44. To dearly beloeved wife Eleanor the bed and furniture where she now lies. Daughter, Susanna, 100 acres of a 500-acre tract in the fork of the Appalachee. Daughter, Elizabeth, what she has now in her possession. To son, Jesse, the land whereon he now live, 97 acres. To son James, 113 acres, the place where I now live. To daughter Sarah, what she now has in her possession. To daughter, Mary, one horse and saddle worth twenty pds sterling, or $82 and one common feather bed, cow and calf when she comes of age, also a fifth part of the aorementioned 500-acre tract of land. To daughter Anna, a horse and saddle worth $82, feather bed etc. and one fifth part of the 500-acre tract when she comes of age. To son, John, a horse and saddle worth $82 and one fifth part o the 500-acre tract when he comes of age. To son, Joel, a horse and saddle worth $82 and a fifth part of the 500-acre tract when he comes of age. Executors: Jesse Heard, James Heard and my son-in-law, Joseph Jones, to educate my sons John and Joel Heard to read, write and figure as far as the double rules of three, and to give my daughters Mary and Anna and my sons John and Joel comfortable support until they come of age. Date: 5 Nov 1797. /s/John Heard (X). Wit: Humphrey Gilmore, Reuben Edwards, William Tte.
Proved by Humphrey Gilmore and WIlliam Tate and the Executors sworn. 10 Nov 1797. Wm Phillips, R. P.
David Peeples
pp 49-50. Wife, Elizabeth, all my estate during her natural life icluding the plantation where I now live Also the Negro woman Luce, Jen and Linder and Eastor, my stock to go to my two sons, Jehu Peeples and Dudley Peeples. 26 Oct 179_. /s/David Peeples (x). Wit: Davis Gresham, A. Gresham, Henry Brewer. Exrs: Wife, Elizabeth and sons, Nathan and David Peeples.
Proved by Davis and Archibald Gresham 1 Jan 179_ before Wm Phillips, R. P. G. C. Reg. 1 Jan 1796.
Peeples, Hubbard of Greene County
pp 24-25. Wife, Elizabeth all my personal and real estate including the land and plantation where I now live; and Negroes Sam, Gin, Rachel and Carter. If Elizabeth should die without heirs, the land and Negroes to be divided among my brothers and sisters. 23 Oct 1798. Exr: Elizabeth Peeples. /s/Hubbard Peeples. Wit: D. Peeples, Sarah Heard, Agy (x) Peeples. Added exrs: A, Heard, Jas Emerson.
Proved by David and Agy Peepls 20 May 1799 beofre Wm Phillips, R. P.
Rea, David
of Greene County, pp 11-13. Wife: Salley P. Rea a negro woman Hannah and her increase, household furnishings, cattle, etc. Son, Andrew Thornton Rea a Negro man Jeffrey. Exrs: Sauel Brooks, Sauel Bogg; also Samuel Brooks to be the guardian of my son, Andrew Thornton Rea. 16 Jul 1811. /s/David Rea (x). Wit: Henry English, V. Harralson, James Armstrong (x).
Proved by the witnesses in the Court of Ordinary 2 Sept. 1811.
Slaughter, John of Greene County
pp. 7-9. Wife during her widowhood to have my plantation and tract of land, furniture, etc. and after her decease to be divided equally btween my sons, William Slaughter, Henry Slaughter and Beverly Slaughter, but if one should die befor they arrive to lawful age, it should be equally divided among survives. Also to my wife during widowhood, a Negro man Simon, woman Amy, woman Betty, woman Jude, boy Daniel, boy Charles, boy Daniel. After death of my wife, they shall be equally divided among my sons and daughters, George Slaughter, John Slaughter, Martin Slaughter, William Slaughter, Henry Slaughter and Beverley Slaughter, and Mary Onsley, Sarah Allen and Frances Kimbrough. My plantation whereon I live to be divided between my sons John, William, Henry and Beverly. Son, John's square of land to be taken off toward Petillers line and Lewis Perleg, a horse and rigle gun. To son Henry, a Negro man Scotland, a horse, etc. To son, Bevrly, a Negro man Sam, horse, etc. To daughter, Sarah Allen, a Negro boy, Elisha. To daughter Mary Ousley, a Negro girl Fan. To daughter, Frances Kimbrough, a Negro girl Rhoda. Exrs: Wife, Frances and sons William and Henry Slaughter. 24 Sept 1796. /s/John Slaughter. Wit: Frederick Ashfield, Hugh Jones, John Kimbrough.
Proved by Frederick Ashfield and John Cimbro before Wm Phillips, R. P. No date for recording.
Smith, Joseph
of Greene County, pp 7-8. I allow my waggon to be sold and also one of my three horse creatures and likewise the Mill Irons and the other work belonging to the Mill, also my surveying instruments and likewise a warrant and plat and my chance at 500 acres of land lying on Big Creek, all to be used for the raising of my children. The plantation to my son Daniel if he maintains his mother for her life or state of widowhood, and the remainder of my estate to be equally divided among my wife and children as they coe of age. Exrs: My wife, Agnes Smith and Thomas Findley. 8 Oct 1786. /s/Joseph Smith. Wit: Alexander Reid, Samuel Park, Elizabeth Findley.
Proved Oct 22, 1787. Recorded: 24 October, 1787. Letters of Testamentary were granted to Agnes Smith and Thoma Findley and Warrant of Appraisement directed to Messrs. Ezekiel Gillam, Roert Park, John Tanner.
pp 9-11. Inventory and appraisement of estate of Joseph Smith deceased. Value on page 10 was #167-12. Articles sold and when (and to whom bought by) John Buchanan, Robert Thompson, Samuel Carner, Joseph Thompson, Robert Thompson.
pp 13. Jan 6, 1794. Joseph Smith Estate continued by vouchrs received by Dr. A. West, Jas. Park, John Diamond, D. W. Easley, Jas Thompson, Agnes Boudin. Note payable to C. J. Fudd, etc,
Stocks, Isaac
of Greene County, pp. 5-6. Wife, Cathron. Sons, Thomas, John and William Stocks. Daughter, Betsy Stocks. My wife being now pregnant, should she be delivered of a child or children, it or they to be equal with my wife and children. My estate to be kept together during the life or widowhood of my wife, Cathron, then to be divided among the aforementioned children when they come of age. Exr: Wife, Cathron, Abraham Heard, Thomas Heard. 25 Mar 1796. /s/Isaac Stocks. Wit: John Cook, Thomas Daniell, Hubbard Peeples.
Proved by John Cook and Hubbard Peeples before Wm Phillips, R. P. on 6 April 1796 in the presence of the widow who acknowledges and approves. The widow Catharin Stocks was sworn in as executrix same day. Abraham Heard sown in as Executor 13 April 1796. Reg. 6 April 1796.
Thomas, Benjamin
"being much indisposed." pp 3-4 of Greene County. Cousin: Sally Adkison a Negro wench Jinny, a boy Reubin, girl Rhody, girl Alea, girl, Easter. Exrs: Brother, John Thomas and Armsted Adkerson. 15 Nov 1794. /s/Benjamin Thomas (x). Wit: James Grigsby, William Grigsby.
Proved by witnesses 10 June 1796 before Wm Phillips, R. P. Recorded 10 June 1796.
Watts, Thomas
pp 1-3. Wife: Hannah Russ Watts. Daughter: Mary Sorrel, a Negro woman named Suck whenever she shall return the one she now has in her possession named Prise. Daughters: Fenmattie Watts, Betsy Watts, Selah Watts. Sons: Presley, Jeremiah, Thomas, Vinson,Charles, John, Josiah. /s/Thomas Watts (x). 25 Nov 1797. Exrs: Hannah Russ, wife, Prissly Watts, Davis Gresham. Wit: O. Portr, William Stringfellow.
Proven by Oliver Porter, Esq. before Wm Phillips, R. P. on 6 Dec 1797 in the presence of and by the approbation of the widow. Recorded 7 Dec 1797.
Whatley, Michael
of Washington County, Georgia, pp. 13-15. Wife, Catharine, my whole estate during her life except a Negro boy Peter, a roan horse, furniture, etc.I give 200 acres the plantation whereon I live to my oldest son, Elisha, as soon as he reaches twenty one. After my wife dies, state to be divided as follows: Franky Mason, a Negro named Milley. To son, Thomas, a Negro girl Jane. To son, Jsse, a girl Patt. To daughter Caty, Morgan, a boy named Harry. To grandson, Hiram Whatley, son of Richard Whatley and Frances his wife, a boy, Jim To son, John, a horse. To son, Richard, a cow and calf. To son, Michael, a cow and calf. To son, Daniel, a feather bed. The rest of my estate is to be divided between my son Daniel and Peggy Pickard, the wife of John Pickard. Exrs: Son Daniel Whatley and son, Elisha Whatley. 15 Feb 1788. /s/Richard Whatley. Wit: John CHandler, Williamson Bird, William Thornton.
Proved by Williamson Bird in Open Court 14 July 1800. E. Park, J. P. Thos. Carleton, Clerk. Recorded 24 July 1800.
Moore, George
of Greene County, of advanced age. pp 35-38. Wife, Louisianna Moore $100 in good and lawful money of the State to be in lieu of her Dower and the whole of her interst in my estate. To children, Mary R. Atkinson and Amanda Moore, each the sum of $75. Son, Jessie Moore, $100. Remainder of my estate to be divided among my children, Willia D. Moore, Asbury C. Moore, Osburn S. Moore, Oscar D. Moore, Davie P. Moore, Frederic W. Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Henrietta Moore, James Moore, each to draw their distributive share as they come of age.My son, Henry H. Moore, has already had his distributive share of my estate. Exr: Son, Henry H. Moore. 10 Oct 1870(?), /s/George Moore. Wit: L. D. Caldwell, W. D. Ogletree.
Moreland, Francis, Sr.
of Greene County, pp. 23, 26-29. Son, Robert Moreland a Negro girl Abba; also, if it is not done before I die, I wish my sawyers to saw for him planking to floor his grainery. Son, John Moreland, a Negro man Will and boy Peter, and he shall pay my daughter Polly Moreland 23 pds. sterling out of the value of Peter, having five years to do so. To heirs of my son, Joseph Moreland, 5 shillings sterling exclusive of what I have already given him. Son, Francis Moreland, Negroes Matt, David, Charles, and my sawyers shall saw plank to floor his grainary, and burn for him a kiln of coal. Son, Wood Moreland, Negroes, Simon and Delis feather bed and furniture. Daughter, Lucretia Hill, Negroes Prue and Africa. Daughter, Phebe Harrup, 3 Negroes Dinah, Joe, Jinney and if she dies without children, the Negroes to be equally divided between my sons John, Francis and Wood Moreland after the death of Arthur Harp, her present husband. Daughter, Mary Moreland, Negroes Toney, Hannah and Fanny, my horse, ec. All other property to be equally divided between my three sons, John, Francis and Wood Moreland. Exrs: Sons, John and Francis Moreland. 8 Sept 1796. /s/Francis Moreland (x). Wit: Wyatt Collier, Cable Canaday, Myles Green.
Proved by Wyatt Collier and Myles Green 30 Mar 1797 before Wm Phillips, R. P.
Howe, Will
of the Town of Greensborough, pp. 53-55. Wife, Genet Howe and third of all my moveable property. Two daughters, Mary Long and Moty Leget (?), 5 shillings cash and all my real estate in South Carolina to be sold and equally divided among the rest of the children. The Still to remain in the hands of my wife Genet Howe while she remains single, and if she marries, the Still to be sold and two thirds to be divided among my children. Exrs: Andfrew Armor, John Armor, Jane Howe. Dat: 12 Oct 1794. /s/W. Howe. Wit: Wm Greer, John Shaw, E. Park.
Proved by John Shaw 31 Dec 1795 before Wm Phillips, R. P. G. C.
Hutcheson, Sam
of Greene County, of advanced age. pp 34-35. To my beloved children all my wearing apparel. Wife, Lucy, the balance of my estate. Executrix: Wife, Lucy Hutcheson. No ate. /s/Samuel Hutchenson. Wit: W. J. Oliver, Lena Oliver, Billy Griffin (x), George Credelle (x), Milor Griffin (x). br>
March Term 1877, proved bt Billy Griffen before Joel F. Thornton, Ordinary, on March 5, 1877.(?)
Jackson, John
of Washington County, Georgia, Gentleman. pp 38-41. Mary, wife, a Negro woman Grace, my riding horse and all the household furnture. All the ther Negroes to be kept for seven years, then to be divided among all my children but Tissy Clark first having 5 pds as her share. Exr: Wife, Mary and my son, Thomas Jackson. /s/John Jackson. Wit: WIlliam Mott, Wm Urssery.
Proved by William Mott Esq. (Greene County) 24 Oct 1797 before Wm Phillips, R. P. G. C., State of Georgia, Washington County,proven by Wm Mott before Peter Boyle, J. P. 13 Mar 1792. Recorded 24 Oct 1797 in Greene County.
Jackson, JohnKing, Thomas
pp 29-30, of Washington County, Georgia. No estate to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren, Mary Ann Jones, Seignigra Jones, Elizabeth King, Fanny King, Nancy King, Thomas King and my grandchild Cinthia King, daughter of Joseph King. Wit: Jeremiah Glenn, Robert Glenn.
Proved by Jeremiah Glenn 28 May before R. Burney, E. P. W. C. Recorded same date. This will and testament of Thomas King was returned to my office by the executor Alexander King whom we hav this day sworn as Executor 30 Aug 1798. William Phillips, R. P.
Ivey, Anthony
of Greene County. pg 55-58. Wife, two Negroes Beck and Samuel during her natural life or widowhood, then to be divided among my surviving heirs, also, furniture, cows, horse, etc. To my wife 100 acres including the home house and new ground field which at hr decease I give to my two sons, Charles and John Ivy. To son, Josiah Ivey, a tract of land where he ow lives. To son, Jeremiah Ivey, a tract of land where he is now living. Daughter, Nancy Akin, $75. To son, Elias Ivey, a tract of land on Shoulderbone Creek. Daughter, Temperance, $50 in cash. Daughter, Hannay Ivey, bed and furniture. To wife, one Negro girl Leah. To son, Jordan Ivey, a sorrel filley etc. To sons, John and Charles Ivey the balance of land whereon I now live. The balance of the property to be sold, and son Jordan Ivey to recive $300 out of sales. The rest to be divided among my children. Exrs: Sons, Josiah and Jeremiah Ivey. 12 Dec 1807. /s/Anthony Ivey (x). Wit: Howell Gibbs, John Crowther.
Codicil Mar 31, 1809. Finding my estate in a differet situation, I find it proper to make some alterations. The $300 to my son Jordan, I give to my son, Charles Ivy when he comes of age. TO my son, Jordan a tract of land where he now lives. Sons, John and Charles to receive furniture when they come of age, and if they are not obedient to their mother, there will be some trade. To son, John, the land where I now live. My Negro boy Prince shall remain with my son Josiah until my son John comes of age. Wit: I. Bedell, Samuel Dososey.
Proved by Isaac Bedell and Samuel Dossey in Open Court 7 Jan 1811. Ebenezer Florence for H. Carleton, Jr., Clerk.
Jones, Hugh
of Greene County, pp. 10-11. Wife: Lydia Jones during her widowhood the land and plantation where I now live and Negroes, Jane, Dinah Sucky and Ned, horses, cattle, etc. The $600 that is due we should be lent out for interest until my youngest child comes of lawful age, then all of my estate to be divided btween all my children, Fanny Jones, Margaret Jones verillor Jones, Joseph W. Jones, Lydia Jones, Betsy Jones, Polly Jones, and the one my wife is now big with. Executors: Wife, John Long, Wm Richard and John White. Date: 28 July 1797.
Proved by Frederick Ashfield 7 May 1798 before Wm Phillips,R. P. and in the presence of the widow. Recorded 8 May 1798.
Levingstone, Robert
of Greene County. pp 44-47. Wife, Jean, a genteel living out of my estate so long as she remains umarried. Three sons, Robert, William and John, all my lands and tenements. If one dies, the others to divide the property, and if all die minors without leaving issue, to be divided as follows: My nephew, Robert Levingstone that tract of land I now hold in the forks of Oconee, and my nephew, Aaron Grier to have the land I now live on, but if any of my sisters shall come from Ireland to this place of Georgia, then my said nephews shall jointly stand indebted to each of my sisters for 15 pds. If they come within 7 years from this date, but whether they come or not, if either of my nephews should acquire my property in the way before described, then Robert Levingstone shall pay his brothers William and John Livigstone 15 pds. each. Exrs: Robert Grier and William Grier. If any of the exrs shall die before the execution of my will,then Abraham Barnett shall succeed to office if then living. I appoint Robert Grir as the sold guardian of my children's education, a regular classick education if their capacity will admit. Date: 19 Sept1791. /s/Robert Livingston (x). Wit: Thos Jnoson, Robt Johnson, John CUrtis.
Proven by the witnesses 7 Nov 1795 before Wm Phillips, R. P. Reg. Sept 1791.(?)
Love, David
of Greene County, pp. 15-22. Date: 9 Nov 1798. Wife, Jane Love, 3 Negroes, Zachariah, Joan and Jane; Zachariah and Joan to be set free when seven years are finished from 1 Jan next. To wife during her lifetime the land and plntation where I now live, but should she marry she is to move out of the house and move to the house call Watts old place; but she is to have this house seven years whther she marries or not. Son, Robertus Love, a Negro man Charles and his wife, Sylva, and 500 acres in this county including the quarter and mill, the use of the cattle and hogs on the planation while he is signle; when he marries, I give him 6 head of cattle, three of the best and three of the worst hogs, a small still, etc. Son, Josephas Love, a Negro woman Hannah and her hree children and a Negro man Pleasant, and one young gray filley called Strumper, and two tracts of land I purchased of Chs. Burk, the two tracts adj. Woody King and if I recollect right, contains about 447 acres in this county; and also adjs. Tygner's place and the Mill place. I also give him my my large still, hogs, tc. To daughter, Achsan Love, 287 1/2 acres in Washington County on the North side of Big Creek in Washington Co. which I purchased of Shelman, one younr mare Pocahotas and her share of sheep, hogs, cattle, three Negroes Nancy and her son Dover and Kate; also a chest of drawers if safe at Augusta. Daughter,Virtuous Love, 300 acresin Washington Couty near that I have given to Achsan, adj. Hemphill; also two Negroes Lyddia and Horrace and if another young Negro can be purchased out of this and the next crop, then she is to have Lyddia's other child, Betsy; also one young mare named Doe, furiture, equal share of cattle etc. and out of this crop and the next, a chest of drawyers. Son, Beloved Love this tract of land where I now live when he comes of full age, only f my wife does not marry which belonged to Houghton containing 230 acres. I give to my daughter a small Negro boy named Greene and one is to be purchased. Others names: daughters- Allelujah, Chaste Esther. Friend, Ovid Love. Cousin: David Love. All my lands in North Carolina to be sold by son, Robertus Love. Mentios underage children (not named). Exrs: Wife, Jane and sons Robertus and Josephas. Executors are to watch over the property I have given to my younger children. 29 Nov 1798. /s/David Love. Wit: Wm Phillips, David Pattillo, Curtis King.
5 Jan 1798 in the Register of Probate Office, David Pattillo and Curtis King swore they sale Colonel David Love sign his will. Exrs sworn in the same day. W. Phillips, R. P.
Moore, George
of Greene County, of advanced age. pp 35-38. Wife, Louisianna Moore $100 in good and lawful money of the State to be in lieu of her Dower and the whole of her interst in my estate. To children, Mary R. Atkinson and Amanda Moore, each the sum of $75. Son, Jessie Moore, $100. Remainder of my estate to be divided among my children, Willia D. Moore, Asbury C. Moore, Osburn S. Moore, Oscar D. Moore, Davie P. Moore, Frederic W. Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Henrietta Moore, James Moore, each to draw their distributive share as they come of age.My son, Henry H. Moore, has already had his distributive share of my estate. Exr: Son, Henry H. Moore. 10 Oct 1870(?), /s/George Moore. Wit: L. D. Caldwell, W. D. Ogletree.
Moreland, Francis, Sr.
of Greene County, pp. 23, 26-29. Son, Robert Moreland a Negro girl Abba; also, if it is not done before I die, I wish my sawyers to saw for him planking to floor his grainery. Son, John Moreland, a Negro man Will and boy Peter, and he shall pay my daughter Polly Moreland 23 pds. sterling out of the value of Peter, having five years to do so. To heirs of my son, Joseph Moreland, 5 shillings sterling exclusive of what I have already given him. Son, Francis Moreland, Negroes Matt, David, Charles, and my sawyers shall saw plank to floor his grainary, and burn for him a kiln of coal. Son, Wood Moreland, Negroes, Simon and Delis feather bed and furniture. Daughter, Lucretia Hill, Negroes Prue and Africa. Daughter, Phebe Harrup, 3 Negroes Dinah, Joe, Jinney and if she dies without children, the Negroes to be equally divided between my sons John, Francis and Wood Moreland after the death of Arthur Harp, her present husband. Daughter, Mary Moreland, Negroes Toney, Hannah and Fanny, my horse, ec. All other property to be equally divided between my three sons, John, Francis and Wood Moreland. Exrs: Sons, John and Francis Moreland. 8 Sept 1796. /s/Francis Moreland (x). Wit: Wyatt Collier, Cable Canaday, Myles Green.
Proved by Wyatt Collier and Myles Green 30 Mar 1797 before Wm Phillips, R. P.
