EFFINGHAM COUNTY WILL BOOK A (1826-1856)

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CATHARlNE SNYDER, Dec. 26, 1926, p. 1 All the Estate coming from brother, Emanuel Zeigler, shall be divided into three equal parts or shares and 1/3 to Susannah Snyder 1/3 to David Hinely, 1/3 be equally divided between David Mallet and Robert Lewis Mallet, so of niece, Susannah Mallet. Third - if draw lot of land in the present contemplated land lottery be sold to best advantage by Executor, and profit be divided among same persons as heretofore in second clause. Appoint as Lewis Weitman sole Exr. Wits: Isreal Waldhauer, John Waldhauer, Thomas Fleryl. CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, (no date), p. 2 Wife: Gracy Baily, shall keep and have all real and personal Estate for her to live on and support upon during her natural life and after her death go to daughter, Sarah Morgan. Also, desire Executor and Excutrix sell some part of property andWilson, Henry M. raise money to clear a certain tract of land drawed in land lottery known by number 76 in 14th District of Carrol County. Appoint wife, Grace By, and Wim Morgan, Sr., son-in-law, as Executrix and Executor. Wits: John Southwell, Joshua Beddenback.

MARY KENNEDY, Jan. 1, 1827,p. 4 Son: Richard Alexander Thadeum (Thaddeus?) Mason, son of Gerrard Alexander Mason, decd of N. C., two beds left him by his grmother, Hannah Dapres. Also silver spoon coming from estate of Benjamin Kennedy.. Exr: Friend, Gottlief Ernest. Wits: B. Morrel, Christina Ryall.

HENRY COOK, Aug. 15, 1825, p. 5 Wife: Lydia Cook, all estate real and personal during natural life and after decease give one half real and personal estate to brother, Lewis Cook, to his heirs Executor of Administrator forever; and the other half real and personal estate after death of wife to Jesse L. Pills. Give unto Mary Mercer negro man, Harry. Unto my nephew, George Cook, after death of wife, my Negro girl, Leah. Appoint wife, Lydia Cook, Executrix and Levi Lyon, Exr.. Wits: Levi Lyon, R. Lyon, Walden Griffin .

JOSEPH HELVENTON, Mar. 26, 1829, p. 8 Son, John Joshua Helvenston, a Negro named Jack, a Negro man named Billy, and a Negro girl, Fanny & her increase. Also four hundred acres of land. son, John Charles Helvenston, negro woman, Sally, Negro boy Tody and a Negro girl named Charlotte & their Increase. Son, Joseph T. Helvenston a Negro boy named Lonon and a Negro boy named Jim and four hundred acres of land. 5th - give unto daughter, Mary M. Helvenston, a Negro woman named Betsy, a Negro girl Lydia, a Negro boy Glascow, and a Negro girl Hetty and their increase. 6th - give unto mv grandson, dollar. That my horse and stock be sold by William Wallace Martin, one Executors and money be equally divided between sons and daughter. Appointed sons, John Joshua Helvenston and John Charles Helveston to be Exrs. Wits: Joseph Gromet, J. Waldhauer, Israel Hinely.

JOSHUA LINEBURGER, Oct. 4, 1830, p. 10 Son, E. William Gier. Grand child, Anna Winter, daughter of my late daughter, Dorothy Gier married unto John Winter (now deceased).Grandchild, Anna Winter. Appointed son, Ernst William Gier, as Executor. Wits: Joshua Lineburger, Gottlieb Ernst.

DAVID REISER, Nov. 5, 1830, p. 11 Eldest son: Jeremiah, to take possession of my residence and that he order a sale and dispose of as much of my personal effects as will satisfy my debts. Dau: Catharine, equal part. Appoint son, Jeremiah, exr. Wits: J. B. Berry, Luke Exley, Ephraim Keiffer.

JAMES KEEBLER, Nov. 13, 1830. To my brethren Joshua Keebler, JR., Thomas Keebler, William Keebler all my right, title, interest or share I may have in the Estate of John Thiy, dec'd, to them and give unto aforesaid brethren and my sister. Catharine E. Bucksteiner my right, title, or share to the tract of land on which my father, Joshua Keebler, Sr. now resides. Wife: Ann Elizabeth Keebler, one dollar to be paid to her by my Exr. Appoint brother, Joshua Keebler, Exr. Wits: Joseph Gromet, Joshua Keebler, Sr., John Cope.

ELlZABETH COPE, Nov. g, 1825, page 16 Dau-in-law, wife of Joshua Keebler, not subject to any contract or debts of her present or any future husband to grand children Joshua Keebler, JR., Thomas Keebler, Catharine Elizabeth Keebler, James Keebler, and William Keebler. Appoint son, Joshua Keebler, Exr.

HENRY GROVENSTEINE, Feb. 19, 1826, p. 16 Wife whole and sole benefit of all my real and personal property during the minority of children, and after youngest child comes of age, an equal division to be made among children desire children receive decent education and be brought up and instructed in the true religion of the Saviour of the world. If wife not willing to keep Negroes, them be hired out to such people as would do them justice and hire of them to support her and children. If wife should marry after my death, wish she should live comfortable during her life, property be distributed among children after her death. Appoint wife, Hannah, as first manager and secondly nominate Ephraim Keiffer to act with her in the management of my Estate agreeable to her wish. Wits: Luke Exley, Paul Tossing, Jeremiah Reisser.

CAMMEL TISON, Jan 3, 1828, p. 17 Wife, Unity Tison, house and plantation during her life or widowhood, etc.An equal share in stock of cattle with three youngest sons, and household to my elder son, Lother Tison, one dollar and a quarter American money. Son: Calvin Tison, one dollar and a quarter American money. Dau: Timmy Woolf. To: Mahata Tison, one good feather bed with furniture, etc.Dau:, Unity, spinning wheel. To three youngest sons: William C. Tison, Jonathan Tison, and Thomas Tison, all real estate be equally divided between them. Also plantation tools with household furniture. Exrs: sons, Calvin Tison and William C. Tison. Wits:T. Micajah Futrell, Tison J. Carrason.

JOHN C. RAHN, Aug. 12, l832, page 19 Estate be equally divided between wife, Margaret Rahn, and son John Thomas Rahn and share and share alike. Appointed Christian H. Dasher as Exr. Wits: Cletus Rahn, John Fetzer, L. Weitlaw.

JOHN POWERS, July 21, 1832, p. 20 Wife, Lydia, four negro slaves and give her use of my lands and plantation together with the buildings and improvements thereon and my stock of cattle, horses and hogs, plantation tools and household and kitchen furniture which is not hereafter bequeathed. Son-in-law, Thomas Elkins, husband of my late daughter, Sarah, who left several children, eight slaves, one feather bed and its furniture and a tract of land in Bulloch Co. Son-in-law, Henry Crum, husband of late daughter, Abigail, a tract of land In Bryan County, a small stock of cattle, feather bed and its furniture. Sons, Zara, Clem, 10 slaves and after death of my wife to be equally divided as aforesaid all the property above bequeathed to wife. Appointed Zara Powers and Clem Powers, Exrs. Wits: John Southwell, Stephen Hester, Sr., James Crum.

GODLIEF SHEEROUSE, April 13, 1832, p. 23 Wife: Mary, her bed and bed clothes and a cow and calf to be chosen by her out of my stock and a sow and pigs and all the poultry in the year. Grson: William Henry Sheerouse, one heiffer now chosen.Desire all estate be sold by executor excepting that already bequeathed and to be equally divided betwn wife, Mary Sheerouse, Emanuel Sheerouse, Godlief Sheerouse, my sons, and Hannah Edwards, Aguta Fryermuth, Mary Wilson, my daughters, and William Henry Sheerouse, my grandson. Exr: Emanuel Sheerouse, my son. Wits: John Arnsdorff, William Arnsdorff, Joshua Gnann.

JAMES BRYAN, Dec. 17, 1831, page 25 Wife, Katharine, my tract of land on which I now live containing 320 acres, together with all household goods and my stock of all kinds, horses included and at her death be divided between my two sons, James and Joseph. To: Daus,, Sarah and Elizabeth, one hundred dollars to be paid one year after the death of my wife. Also to dau., Ann, tract of land which Mr. Isaac Bryan now lives on after my death and after her death be divided equally among the lawEul heirs of her body. Daughters, Mary, Jane, Rachael and stepdaughter, Elizabeth, have received their portion of estate in several tracts of land. Appt Ralph Bowman and Katharine Bryan as Exr and Extrx. Wits: William Harrison,Benjamin Genobly, Robert Bowman.

JAMES WILSON, April 6, 1825, p. 27 Wife, Elizabeth, a child's part of my personal property which will be her part out of whole estate and who ever takes care of her during her natural life. Give unto sons, John Henry, and also unto daus, Rebecca & Kesiah all remaining property real and personal to be equally divided among them, with the following exception that the share of son, John, be eighty dollars less in value than the regular shares. enjoin on my excutors to appropriate adequate sun previous to division given unto my son, Henry, and my daughter, Kesiah, a liberal education and a reserve kept out of estate for support of Henry and Kisiah until they are of age. Appoint son, John, and John Goldwire, I. G. Mingledorff, Exrs. Wits: John B. Berry, Cletus Rahn, Solomon Exley.

WILLIAM EDWARDS, SR., Sept. 30, 1833, p. 28. Already given to two sons, Beal and Obadiah, by deed the real estate and given to daughter, Chloe Downs and her eldest child, Ann Eliza, a bed and furniture and such stock of cattle as intended them to have, I exdude them all from any portion of the balance, except plantation tools which wish divided equally between said sons. Give to two other grandchildren, Catharine Caroline and Georgia Ann and Valeria Gracy, each one cow and calf. The balance be given to five daughters: Gladys,Elizabeth, Ann, Dorcas, Ruth, equally divided. Appoint Beal and Obadiah, Exrs. Wits: John Dugger, Sr., C. Powers.

PAUL BEVILL, p. 30 Wife: Sarah Bevill, estate real and personal with exceptFon of which has been disposed of to daughter, Sarah Ford Matthews. Grson, Paul Bevil, one negro boy;one tract of land containing five hundred acres, me other tract conraining four hundqed and fifty acre. Grsons: Paul B. Garnell, Stephen T. Bevill, James Bevill, Claiborne Bevill, John G. Bevill, Paul R. Bevill and William Colson, residue of my property when STtephen P. Bevill comes to years of maturity, also five negroes Exrs: John Goldwire Matthew ands William H. Scruggs. Wits: Henry White, John Pitts.

WILLIAM DOWNS, Nov. 20, l830, p. 32 Wife: Elsy, all real and personal property. Unto children of daughter, Lucy Conaway, two cows and calves or ten dollars. Also balance of estate give to seven surviving children. their heirs and assigns, to be divided equally between them. Appt son, Barret Downs, Exr. Wits: William Hollingsworth, Sarah Cox, C. Powers

WILLIAM KING, Oct. 7, l834, page 34 Wife: Margaret M. King, dwelling home and buildings and plantations after her death give to son. James. When children attain maturity they may require ad have a division which shall be equally divided. Appointed James Goldwire and George W. Boston, Exrs. Wits: John G. Mathers, James O. Goldwire.

JESSE DYKES, Nov. 29, 1830, p. 36 Wife: Mary Dykes, old plantation and timber and one third oi all stock or horses, cows and hogs, etc. and after her death to go to two sons, Jesse D. Dykes and George D. Dykes. - give to Jesse D. Dykes and George D. Dykes all land, one third of horses, cattle, hogs, and kitchen and household furniture. Give to daughter, Pansey, wife of Turney Willis, five dollars she having had her portion before. Appoint sons, Jesse O. Dykes and George D. Dykes, Executors. Wits: Daniel Edwards, William Curry, John Crawford.

NICHOLAS MYERS, Aug. l0,1835, page 38 To: Benjamin C. Porter all estate consisting of one negro man, a stock of cattle and hogs. Benjamin C. Porter, sole Exr. Wits: William H. Kennedy, I. R.Morgan.

JOHN GRAHAM, Oct. 24, 1835, page 39 wife, Selita Graham and children: Jesse Seleta Duncan, Alexander, Jane Elizabeth, Susan Matilda, and William Dugal Graham, all tract of Iand on which I now reside containing 200 acres with dwelling house, kitchen and all out houses, etc. Also plantation on which iormerly resided, two negro slaves. Daus: Margaret Ann, Martha, Flora. As first six named children arrive to age of maturity shall receive five cows and calves and one feather bed each and furniture. Son, John W. Graham, one half dollar, already received the same amount as is given to three daughters. Dau: Lavina Wilson, wife of James Elbert Wilson, one half doLlar, having received same amt as son John Graham. - when youngest child shall arrive year to maturity, balance of property shall be sold and equally divided. Wife: Selita Graham. Extrx and son. John W. Graham, Exr. Wits: M. C. Mathers, Flora Graham, William Hodges.

JOHN EXLEY. Aug. 13, 1836, page 41 Wife to raise daughter, Georgianna and Matilda, my negro man with a 50 area Iot of land also the right and title to 300 acres for the raising and educating two daus. until they become of age and then an equal division to take place.Son, Richard, 50 acres. 50 acres be sold until all debts is fat discharged. Appt John B. Berry and Ephraim Keiffer, Executors. Wits: Jacob Gnann, Lucas Exley, Lydia Exley.

LYDIA COOK, Apr. 17, 1833, page 43 To: William. H. Tucker five negroes with my plantation and plantation tools with my stock of cattle,sheep and hogs and four head of horses with my household and kitchen furniture. To: Mary Mercer, one dollar. To: Gemema Tucker, one dollar.To: Williaam Caddy, Sarah Presatt and Mariah Knight, one dollar each. To: John Tucker, Elijah Tucker and Elizabeth Knight, one dollar each. To: Samuel Anders, Elizabeth Tailor and Jourdan Anderson, one dollar each. Appoint William H. Tucker and Wm. Spier, Executors. Wits: William Wilson, Benjamin Blitch, Gart Wheeler

SOLOMON GNANN. Jan. 13, l838, page 45 $50.00 to wife and bedding. 3 - children be educated with remaining money. After boys reach proper age be bound to learn trade. Appointed Uncle Benjamin Gnann, Executor. Wits: Andrew Gnann, Richard Fetzer, Ephraim Keiffer.

CHRISTOPHER GNANN, Nov. 23, 1837, page 46 To: Gracie Arnsdorff, widow, to Catherine Gnann, daughter of Timothy Gnann, my brother, and Ann Margaret Arnsdorff,wid. Bequeath to each bro. and sis. Appt bro., Benjamin, Executor. Wits: WM. Rahn, Ephraim Keiffer.

JOHN DUGGER, (no date), page 48 Desire my Negro woman, Antionette, and her two children, together with my Negro man, JACK, be set free. I direct my Exrs to all real estate and remaining Negroes and all cattle, horses, etc., ad proceeds given to my Eather and Mother and brothers, and sisters equally. Appoint Beal Edwards and Paul Marlow, Executors. Wits: Raymond Harris and William Lorn.

SOLOMON CRAMER, Oct. 2, 1838, page 49 Give to wife, Mary Cramer, bedding, bedstead, bed clothes after payment of all lawful debts. Give to wife and children living with her all provisions for their support. Give wife estate both real and personal and after her death he given to son, Alexander. Tract of land on Ebenezer Creek be sold to pay children: Sophia, Sarah, Elizabeth and Alexander money due them which was bequeathed by their grandmother. Two lots in Ebenezer to be sold. Son: Alexaander, blacksmiths tools. Wife: Mary Cramer and Ephraim Keiffer, exrs. Wits: David Zeigler, Christopher Gnann, Israel Weitman.

SELITE GRAHAM 7/22/1839, p. 51 Sons: Jesse, Alexander (trustee for five daus, viz: Margaret Ann Graham, Florah Graham, Selite Duncan Graham, Jane Elizabeth Graham, Susan Matilda Graham. Dau: Martha Hannah. Dau: Lavina Wilson. Remainder of estate to be equally divided among eight children. Exrs: Sons, Jesse and Alexander. Wits: William Hodges, Samuel Hodges, Margaret Ann Graham.

ROBERT BURTON 5/21/1835, p. 53 Son: Charles A. Grch: Martha Burton and Mary Burton, daus of late son, Henry A. Burton, four slaves. Dau-in-law: Sarah Burton, widow of said decd son. Son: Simon Burton. Wife: Eliza. Sons: Robert and Benjamin, balance of estate. Exrs: Wife, Eliza and sons, Charles A., Robert and Benjamin. Wits: C. Powers, B. Waters, Milton H. Powers.

WILLIAM RYALLS 10/13/1839, page 55 Negro man, Jack. Mother. Bro: Isaiah, negro woman, Peg and her children. Extrx: My mother, and John Morgan, Exr. Wits: Thomas Mays, Sr., I. M. Morgan, J. R. Morgan.

JONATHAN RAHN 1/9/1839, p. 56 Bollinger tract, Sheerouse tract, Hanleiters tract and Rushes tract div. Between William Rahn, Cletus Rahn, Jacob Gnann, John Wilson and Benjamin Gnann amt to $2,201.50. To grch of decd son, Emanuel and grchildren of decd, dau., Margaret. Negroes to so: Cletus Rahn, son (July). Jacob Gnann and my dau., Christina to have Jacob. John Wilson and my dau., Susannah to have Ben. Benjamin Gnann and my dau. Hannah to have Adam. Grch of decd son, Emanuel, to have Billy. To grandch of decd dau., Margaretta, in lieu of negro.To: Sarah Exley 50 acres. Exrs: Son, William Rahn, Jacob Gnann and John Wilson. Wits: Jonathan Gnann, John I. Reiser, Ephraim Keiffer.

STEPHEN TULLIS 1/3/1841, p. 58 Wife: Liney Tullis, 300 acres. Ch: Henry I. Tullis, Mary Ann Tullis, Paul F. Tullis, William I. Tullis, Sarah M. Tullis, Elyhem Tullis. Exrs: Wife, Liney Tullis and Henry Tulls. Wits: Henry I. Tullis, Paul A. Tullis.

JOHN DUGGER 12/16/1836, p. 60 Wife: Esther. Dau: Tabilbu Marlow, tract of land, 250 acres. Son: John and dau., Mary, all lands which I have not already disposed of. Also, plantation which I live on to be equally divided between them at death of my wife. Exrs: Paul Marlow, John Dugger. Wits: John M. Jones, John Mullis, David Dugger.

DAVID GUGEL 12/25/1841, p. 61 Dau: Eliza Charlton, plantation called "Ashville" where I now live (750 acres), also part of 100 acres of land on mill and Racoon Creek. Grdau: Ann E. McDowell, wife of Alexander McDowell. Grdau: Margaret S. Sausy, wife of Dr. J. R. Sausy, to her and her children one half of my lot with bldgs. Grdau: Georgianna A. Reinhart, wife of David Reinhart. 250 acres to grandson, James Olcott, son of late dau., Mary Ann Olcott. Also 490 acres. Grson: John David Charlton. Dau: Eliza Charlton and her children. Exrs: John Charlton and Richard Cuyler. Wits: Lewis Myers, I. A. Courvorsie, Joshua Hinely.

HENRY M. WILSON 12/29/1841, p. 66 Estate to be kept together until youngest child comes of age. Exr: John C. Mingledorff. Wits: Christopher Reisser, Solomon Exley, Elias Mann.

CHRISTIAN DASHER 9/27/1842, p. 67 Wife: Ann. Son: John Dasher, and W. B. Dasher, my negro boy, John, Friday, my negro girl Charlotte in tr for dau., Jane Eliza Dasher. Son-in-law: George Troy. Daus-in-law: Mary Dasher, Susan C. Dasher, Mary Ann Dasher, Hannah E. Dasher, Winnefred Ann Dasher. Son-in-law: Edmund A. Mingledorff. Son: John Dasher. Dau: Julianna A. Mingledorff. Give to children share and share alike except Jesse E. Dasher, who is not to have any more negro prop. but is to have equal share of other prop.with other children named: Rebecca Foy, John Dasher, James A. Dasher, Edwin Dasher, William B. Dasher, Joshua M. Dasher, Andrew I. Dasher, Jane E. Dasher, Julianna A. Mingeldorff, Elizabeth Dasher. Exrs: John and William B. Dasher. Wits: Nathaniel Shearouse, Alexander W. Rahn, E. Thurogh.

CHRISTINA RYALL 12/24/1842, p. 70 Dau: Ann E. Morgan, negro girl, Caty. Dau: Sarah D. Morgan, my boy, Mallory, etc. Son: Isaiah B. Ryals, negro man, Jack, etc. Dau: Rebecca Ryals, my negro man, George, but she must pay to her sister, Mary M. Ryals $100.00. Dau: Mary M. Ryals, my negro boy, Toney. Son-in-law: David P. Snooks, husband of dau., Edney P., decd. Exr: John R. Morgan. Wits: Joseph T. Smith, Matthew M. Morgan, M. R. Morgan.

GODHIEF I. NEASE 6/24/1844, p. 72 Son: James Jeremiah Nease, plantation on which I now live, also 200 acres adj. East side of plantation, negro boy, etc. Son; Edward Leonard Nease, two tracts of land in Effingham Co., of 75 acres and 100 acres, negro boy, etc. Dau: Harriet Sheerouse, wife of William Sheerouse, negro girl. Son: Frederick Nease, negro girl. Dau: Eveline, wife of Richard Sheerouse, a negro girl. Dau: Elvirce Kesler, negro girl, Rachel, my two negroes, Benton and L., etc. Sons: James, Edward. 200 acres in Bryan Co. To be sold. Exrs: Sons, Frederick I. And John Robert Nease. Wits: J. G. Mingledorff, J. Morel, James Charlton.

G. T. ZITTROUR 1/11/1845, p. 75 Wife: Margaret, a negro named Jack. Ch: Charles I. Zittrour, Edwin I. Zittrour, Hannah M. Caudell, Richard E. Zittrour, William I. Zittrour, Sarah Ann Zittrour, Louisa Amanda Barnwell. Exrs: Sons, Edwin I. And Richard E. Wits: Fred Hinely, Jacob Hinely, Benjamin Seckinger, Jr.

VALENTINE KESLER 12/20/1843, p. 77 Wife: Catharine, plantation, except tract called Helmly Bay. If children do not want to keep place, to be sold and divided between wife and all children, except John and William. Son: John, to have all land lying below, called Helmly Bay, etc. Son; William, 150 acres known as Heidts Place, etc. Land in Irwin Co. To be sold. Exr: Son, John. Wits: John Waldhauer, Joshua Helmly, Sr.

SPEIR BLITCH 3/22/1845, p. 80 Wife: Hannah, plantation and all lands in Effingham Co., six negroes, etc. Ch...until youngest child comes of age. Exrs: William and Henry Blitch. Wits: William Speir, Reddick Futrell.

THOMAS H. BREWER 6/3/1845, p. 82 Wife: Ann Brewer. Extrx: Ann Brewer and George W. Brewer, bro. Wits: Stephen Tullis, William Speir, William Blitch.

WILLIAM BIRD, SR. 11/14/1843, p. 84 Ch: William, Edward, John., Amanda, James, Washington, Franklin, Laura Louisa. Wife: Maria Bird. Exrs: Sons, William and Edward. Wits: G. R. Wright, N. Fetzer, John Charlton.

HANNAH WEITMAN 9/1/1845, p. 85 Dau: Mary Ann, two tenement houses with three quarters of a lot and small office in City of Savannah. All other property in Lot 132 in 13th Dist. To dau: Margaret Zittrour and heirs of dau., Sarah Courvorsie, and heirs of son, Solomon Weitman. Extrx: Dau., Mary Ann, and Christian Wisenbaker. Wits: John C. Waldhauer, Frederick Hinely, T. S. Miller.

BENJAMIN BLITCH 10/27/1845, p. 87 Son: Henry, 445 acres whereon I now live, etc. Heirs: Thomas Blitch, Moore Blitch, Benjamin Blitch, and Christopher Futrell. Exrs: Sons, Thomas and Moore Blitch. Wits: William Speir, Reddick Futrell, James Speir.

ANN C. BURCKSTINER, Sept. 14, 1844, p. 88 Son: Jeremiah Burckstiner, my slave named Jake. Give to grandson, Benjamin Robert Nease, my plantatian which I now reside and 100 acres of Iand Sister: Dorothy Seckinger, all above premises in trust for grandson, Benjamin Robert Nea Give money owing to me when collected and all estate expense paid to my daughter, Rosanna Amanda, wife of Frederick I. Nease. The balance of money owing me I give to my grandchildren, the children or daughter, of Chrinstina Elizabeth, former wife of George Nease; my daughter, Salome, wife of Joshua Lineburger and sister, Dorothy Seckinger, be equally divided among them, taking notice the children of my dau., Christina Elizabeth are to have mothers share. All estate I have in my possession marked with the mark of George Nease. give to granddaughter, Felicia Amanda, daughter of George Nease. Appoint, James Rahn, Exr. Wits: R. Elkins, A. Rahn, Henry Seckinger.

THOMAS WYLLY, Sr., Apr. 7, 1841, p. 90 Wife: Sarah Grace Wylly and her children, be equally divided between James and Henry Tison, James Goldwire's children, and George Burton's two children. Sons: William C., Elisha, Leonidas, Frederick Roseburg, Thomas. Daus: Naomi Sealy, Elizabeth William, Sarah Ann Weeks. Decd dau, Maria's children to have ½ share of estate. Wife: Sarah. Exrs: Elisha Wylly, Leonidas Wylly, Sarah Grace. Wits: Matthew M. Morgan, Isaiah Ryall, M. R. Morgan.

EMANUEL SHEEROUSE, Aug. 9, 1846, page 91 Wife: Elizabeth, a tract of land containing 200 acres called the LddgbacL tract, also 50 acres of the tract I bought of Spann. Give to son, Jonathan, 150 acreas of Iand. and to son, James Bradford, 150 acres. After death of my wile, give to two sons, Joshua Christopher and Washington Edwards, my plantation lands with 150 acres known as Bear Bay tract to be divided equalIy between them. The balance of estate consisting of lands, negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep be left in possession of wife until youngest child arrives at age of 21. then divided equally among wife and children: Johnathan, James Bradford, Joshua Christopher,Washington Edward, Mary Elizabeth (wife of John R. Nease), Sarah Ann (wife of William Dugger), Rebecca, Jane Loisa, and Frances Milesse. Exrs: Sons, William Henry and Jonathan Sheerouse. Wits: Peter Fryermuth, Alexander W. Rahn, Gordon Wallace Besbee.

SOLOMON HINELY, Oct. 28, 1846, page 93 Wife, Hannah Elizabeth. Daus: Salome, Catarina, Ann. Should wife marry or depart this life or after youngest child arrives at age of 21, all estate remaining give to following Ch: Solomon, Israel, John, Elizabeth Amanda, and Frances to be equally divided among them. Appoint son, Solomon Hinely, Jr. Exr. Wits: Peter Fryermuth, John Arnsdorff, David Hinely.

JOHN C. MILLER, Nov. 9, 1846, page 95 Give to daughter, Rebecca, my homestead and plantation and the two tracts of land upon which the same is seated containing two hundred and ninety odd acres. Also give to said dau. during the time she remains unmarried, my negro nan slave. If Be marries he is to be divided among heirs hereafter named. Balance of estate to my ch, viz: Ann Heidt, wife of John Heidt, Joshua Miller, Jonathan Miller, Elizabeth Sheerouse, widow of Emanuel Sheerouse, Ephraim Miller, Frederick Miller, Mary Dasher, wife of John Dasher, to be equally divided among them with provision that my son, Frederick, has recd from me property, and my daughter, Mr. Heidt, property to amount of $55.00. If dau., Rebecca, marries, she is to have an equal share. Appoint son, Ephraim Miller, and son-in-law, John Dasher, Exrs. Wits: Samuel Rahn, Israel Hinely, Jhein Hundley.

DAVID DAMPIER. Nov. 9, 1844, page 97 Martha Pitts, wife of John Pitts, all stock of cattle, hogs and whatever personal prop. I may possess at time of death. Desire that a portion of property be sold for purpose of paying doctors bill, funeral expenses. Appoint John Pitts and John K. Morgan. Executors and Martha Pitts, Executrix. Wits Margaret D. Mills, J. R. Morgan, John Charlton.

CATHARINE PAVERY. July 13, 1847, page 100 Grdau: Harriet Adams. Grandson: David Zittrour. Son-in-law, William Zittrour, my young mare but nor to sell or trade her away, my cart and one third of hogs, bed and bedding. Also desire that he take care of David's stock and he can live on the place but not cut any wood for market. Desire that remaining part of estate be sold and money equally divided between grandchildren, Harriet Adams and David Zittrour. Appoint Richard Zittrour, Executor. Wits: Sarah Weitman, Julia M. Weitman, I. Weitman.

MARY C. BERGMAN, Feb. 15, 1848, page 102 Give to sister, Sarah Strobel, four negroes and appoint Mr. Christian Wisenbaker and Weitman as Trustees to act for her and her children and should she die all property will to them to returned to other heirs named by one in this will. Give to mother, Sarah Weitman two negroes and one hundred acres of land. Airer her death go to Sarah Strobel.Also give to mother my buggy, corn and fodder. The balance of property be sold. Appoint Christian Wisenbaker and I. Weitman. Exrs. Wits: J. C. Waldhauer, Jonathan Toole, M. C. Wisenbaker.

WILLIAM G. BROGDEN, July 22, 1845, page 103 Give to wife the remainder of natural life or widow, all property for the support of herself and such children as shall remain with her. At her death or inter-marriage property be equally divided between children, to Wits: Mary Ann Jane Bleach, Louiza Ann, Mary Borgden and William F. Jones Brogden. Appoint Mary Brogden, Executrix. Wits: WM. Speir, James Wilson, C. G. Futrell.

ESTHER DUGGER. July 22, 1846, page 104 Give to daughter, Tabitha Marlow, wife of Paul Marlow, all stock in Effingham County consisting of those given to me by my late son, John Dugger, Jr. Also a cow and calf which I bought from Beal Edwards. Also one large Mahogany dining cable, all my beds, bedding and bed clothing and all my wearing apparel and all other personal estate. Appoint grandson, Robert A. Marlow. Executor. Wits: Levi S. Lyon.

CLEM POWERS, Sept. 22, 1848, page 105 Wife, Ann Elizabeth, five negro men and one negro woman and such part of household and kitchen furniture not to exceed $100 worth, one horse and buggy. Give to daughter, Indianna, in addition to a share hereinafter provided for purpose of keeping her at school at lease 3 years longer. Balance of estate be equally divided among my six children as follows: to my son, Milton H. and Virgil, and William Cooper, as trustees I give trust for the use and benefit of each of my daughters, Virginia and Indianna, one equal parr of estate. One equal and undivided sixth part to son, Virgil, one sixth to son, Horace. one sixth part to daughter, Vatra. Appoint sons, Milton H.. and Virgil Powers and William Cooper. Executors. Wits: James E. I. B. Murrow, James H. Cassidy.

PAUL MARLOW, Oct. 24, 1845, page 108 Wife: TABITHA Marlow, all estate, from which is my Will, that my three children, James E. Marlow, John D. Marlow and Mary Jane Marlow, miners, shall be raised and educated. Give to each of children when reach age of 21, one horse in value of $60., 4 cows and calves, one bed, bedstead and furniture, corresponding with what I have already given to my son, Robert A. Marlow. and Tabitha Ann Edwards, my daughter. Give to wife a mullato woman. Give to my two daughters, viz, Tabitha Ann Edwards. wife of I. A. Edwards and Mary Jane Marlow, to be bested in Peter Cone, Robert A. Marlow and James E. Marlow, as trustees, each, one equal portion of personal estate and $200 to each of said daughters. Give to sons, Robert A. Marlow, James E. Marlow and John D. Marlow, share and share alike, all land In Effingham County, having in lieu of giving my daughters .1 portion. Give to daughter, Mary Jane Marlow, two beds and the balance of beds, bedding and household and kitchen furniture. Give to said three sons and daughter. Mary Jane. to be equally divided. Appoint wife, TABITHA Marlow and son, Robert A. Marlow, Executrix and Executor. Wits: P. C. Pendleton, R. J.Mingledorff, G. W. Boston.

CHRISTINA GNANN, May 13, 1849, page 112 Direct that all pine lands consisting of 250 acres, the dwelling and improvements thereon where I now reside with two negro boys, all cattle, hogs, poultry, household and kitchen furniture and everything connected with the place to go to and belong to my two sons, Frederick and Cletus, provided they pay to my son, Elbert, $50. to my son, George C., $50., to daughter, Eveline Sherouse. $50., to daughter Jane ELIZA, $70. Appt two sons, Frederick and Cletus Gnann. Exrs. Wits: William Rahn, John Wilson, James Wilson.

FELIX HURST, Sept. 24. 1850, page 114 Give to wife, ORPHA, all my tract of land which I now living containing 228 acres, farming utensils, my bay mare, Wag, all stock of cattle and hogs, together with all the crop, all household and kitchen furniture. my negro woman, Flora. Give to son, Emanuel, all my tract of land aforesaid at said wife's decease or if she should marrv. Also my negro boy. Also my horse, Jack. Give to granddaughter, Narcissus Ferry, dau. of Joseph Perry, my negro boy, Joe. Appoint wife Executrix. Wits: Jesse Brewer, Heland Blitch, Felix Hunt, Henry Tullis..

EPHRAIM KIEFFER. Dec. 9, 1850, page 116 Give to wife, Catharine Kieffer, place I now reside, 280 acres, together with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, consisting of Horses, hogs, cattle, household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools and also mv trace of land containing about 25 acres, also my tract containing 63 acres, the place of my former residence, together with five negroes. Give to son Allen Newton, two negroes. Give to son, John BUNYON two negroes, to be delivered to him when he becomes of age. Desire that the woman called FANNY and her two children be disposed of as children may see proper and proceeds be equally divided among them. Desire and the two negro men, Daniel and SAM, be hired out and proceeds go to wife. Desire that a trace of land near Ebenezer Causeway, containing 200 acres and a trace of pine land containing 275 acres be divided into four equal parts and divided among my four children. Desire that five shares of Central Rail Road stock be divided among my wife and four children equally. Appoint wife, Catharine Kieffer. son, Allen Newton Kieffer, and son-in-law, Shadrach Grovenstine, Executors. Wits: Benjamin Grovensteine, Cletus Rahn, David A Metzger.

MICAJAH FUTRELL, Sept. 1, 1849, page 119 Wife: Catharine Futrell, during her life time or widowhood, all estate. After her death or widowhood, give to son, John Futrell of Crawford County, Elizabeth Spier, daughter, wife of William Spier, daughter, Anny Robbins, wife of David Robbins, daughter, Pamelia Futrell, grandchildren, the children of decd son, Christopher Futrell, dau., Rebecca Tillis, wife of Henry Tillis. and son, Reddick Futrell. Son: William Futrell every provisory note and notes I now have. Appoint Reddick Futrell and friend and son-in-law, William Spier. Executors. Wits: Arch. Guyton, Elizabeth Willis, Wiley Fanny Willis.

LYDIA METZGER, Oct. 1, 1851, page 122 Give to son, David A. METZGER, a tract of land upon which I now reside, known as Resier tract, containing 86 acres. Also a tract containing 50 acres, known as the Haque tract. Give to son, George L. Metzger, $100. Desire chat negro man slave, Bill, be taken by son, George. If he refuses, desire he be sold and that proceeds together with proceeds of the sale of the balance of estate be equally divided among my children but instead of giving Rosannah Philips my daughter's share, it is my wish that her share be given to her children, share and share alike. Appoint son, David A. Metzger, and nephew, Benjamin Grovenstein, Executors. Wits: Joshua M. Dasher, Elbert Gnann, Allen N.Kieffer.

JONATHAN GNANN, Feb. 1, 1848, page 25 Wife, Maria E. F., during her natural life and widowhood, 150 acres of land upon which I now reside, my negro girl named Fanny, all stock of cattle, hogs, etc. At the death or intermarriage of wife, desire that aforesaid be placed in possession of children. When children reach age of 21desire estate he equally divided becween my children and wife. Appoint son, David E. Gnann, Executor. WIT: James E. Gnann, Amos F. Rahn, Joseph F. Weitman, Jules Rahn.

LEWIS MYERS, Jan. 13, 1849, page 128 Give to friend, John Charlton, esquire, my secretary. Give silver headed cane to F. M. Stone, Esquire of Savannah, given to me by sister Mary Becu. the first Methodist powerfully converted to God in Savannnh. My watch I give to Bishop James C. Andrew. Give two shares of stock in the Central Railroad and Baking Company of Ceorgis to my niece, Harriet F. Wheeler.. Give eight shares of stock in the Central Rail Road and Baking Co. of Georgia to the Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in trust that they apply the dividend on yearly income to missionary purposes, the principal to remain untouched. My books I desire shall be divided among my five children equally. My manuscripts and papers not of a private character give to Georgia Conference. To Sarah C. Combs and to Emma C. Combs give $10.00 to each of them. To my daughter. Mary L. Combs give my lot of land in Savannah on the West side of Farm Street, number 29, my negro man, SAM, and a negro girl named Junes. To my daughter, Henrietta B. Rahn, wife of William Rahn, give one half of my lot of land in Savannah, No. 4, including a double tenement house. Also my negro men named Jess and Bob. My negro woman named Susannah and her son Pompey. To son, Lewis Myers, 200 acres of land in Effingham County adjoining the lands of Mullette known as the Russell tract. Also a lot in the Town of Springfield having a small cabin joining the lot of Mr. Sorrel and others, four share of stock in the Central Raid Road and Banking Company of the State of Georgia. He is nor permitted to sell any property herein named. To dau., Rebecca L. give the other half of the aforesaid lot of land, my negro boy named Charles and a negro woman named Beller and her son MORRIS. To my daughter, Tallulah Nowlan, my lot of land in Savannah,No. 15, negro men named SMART and Isaac and girl named Sarah. Desire that negro boy, Richard, be hired out by Executors and income be appropriated toward the education of grandson, Gassaway L. Coombs.. Also the tract of land whereon I now live containing 300 acres and the land I purchased from Christian Zipperer containing 110 acres. All property not herein before disposed of I desire be sold at public auction and be divided in as many shares as there will be daughters living at the time of my death. Desire a copy of will be given to the Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Appoint F. M. Stone, John Charlton, and WM. Rahn, Executors. Wits: G. R. Wright, W. H. Wilson, T. Wilson.

TRYON PACE, Nov. 11, 1845, page 135 Previous to my death, have given to my several children herein named, monies and property each one Varying in amount, to my son, George, the property he has had from me, amounts to $465, and it is my desire that they should all receive equal to this amount arising from sale of my property hereinafter named. Son, James, having already received $300, direct Executors to pay him further sum of $165. Son, Noah, now dead, having received $200, direct char Executors pay unto his four children share and share alike $265. Daughter Unity, having received $100, direct Executors pay her $365. Daughter, Mary, wife of Henry Thomas Morgan, having received $300. direct that Executors pay her $165. Daughter. Sarah Ann, wife of Jackson Tyner, having received $100, direct Executors pay her $365. Desire all property I possess he sold for purpose of paying several sums of monev above mentioned and balance be equally divided between children and grandchildren named to wit: one share to James, one share to be divided among four children of son, Noah. one share to Unit, one share to Mary, one share to George, one share to Sarah Ann. Give to wife, Sarah, one American dollar had Conduct to me being such as i could approve of she should have had a full share of my worldly possessions as I did love her as a wife and respected her as such. Appoint son, George Pace, Jackson Tyner, and Henry T. Morgan. Executors. Wits: James Rahn, G. R. Wright, John Charlton.

CLAIBORNE SEVILL, Mar. 10, 1852, page 139 Give to daughter, Ann Rebecca Solomons, and daughter. Henrietta Elizabeth Strobhar, and grandson, Francis B. Bevill, all real estate be equallv divided. Give to said grandson 4 negro slaves. Give remainder slaves to daughters above named, be equally divided between them. Remainder of property be equally divided between daughters and grandson above named. Appoint sons, Edward W. Solomons and Henry Strobhar, and friend, Francis Barton, exrs.ors. Wits: L. Weitman, Robert Christie, Joshua Kessler.

ALEXANDER WATT, Mar. 2, 1851, page 141 Five to two eldest sons, Beattie and Bradie, each a silver watch. Give unto sons: Alexander, Habersham, Wallace, Gustavus and Carroll, my place of residence known as the Mackinfuss tract containing 500 acres, also one bay horse and one gray mare. My wife Hannah Ann Watt, she can remain on said place. Appoint son, Beattie, Executor. Wits:R. A. Marlow, W. H. Shearouse, A. C. N. Linds.

Mrs. MARCIA MALLORY, July 28, 1848, page 144 Nephew: Albert G. Porter, a negro man named Dick. Give unto William R. Porter that trace of land known as the Henritta Tract containing 400 acres. Give unto FerdiananM. Combs, negro boy named Oscar. Give unto Michol A. Combs a negro boy named Absalom. Also give unto nephew ALBERT G. Combs one fourth part of my household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools, provisions, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, carriages, waggons and everything else that may be in possession at my death. Wits: Amanda Kittles, Joseph Combs, J. R. Morgan.

Mrs. MARCIA MALLORY No. 2, July, 1848, page 147 To: Isabella Treutlen, sister, a negro man named Frank, Mary a woman a JUDY a woman. Also one fourth part of all stock of horses, cattle sheep, and hogs and one fourth part of all household and kitchen furniture. Wits: Amanda Kittles, Joseph Porter, J. R. Morgan.

THOMAS ELKINS, Jan. 20, 1844, page 149 Give unto my six following named daughters to wit: Moselle Zettler, Julia Zeucks, Lydia Elkins. Sarah Harrison, Caroline Elkins and Selicia Rawls, the following tracts of land - one tract co ntaining 513 acres known as the Tondee Old Place, one tract known as No. 279, one tract in Pike County known as number 241, one tract in Baker County known as No. 1 tract in Dooly County, one tract in Effingham County containing 200 acres known as the tract upon which Grodiver W. Abbot, Sr. now resides, the above tracts of land to be sold and proceeds be equally divided among six daus. To son, Thomas P. Elkins the following lands: the place known as Whitesville, Also 200 acres joining Whitesville on the West Side. Also 700 acres lying between Springfield and Whitesville. Also 200 acres granted to Joshua Seckinger. Also 200 acres granted to John C. Miller Also 290 acres granted to John Exley. Seven negroes. To dau., Moselle Zettler, seven negroes. Give to daughter, Julia Zeucks, nine negroes. Give to daughter, Lydia Elkins, 8 negroes and also two lots in Village of Whitesville, No. 61 and 62. Give to daughter, Sarah Harrison, 9 negroes. Stepdau., Harriet Elkins, late wife of Samuel Elkins, lot of land in Village of Whitesville known as Lot No. 63. To two sons, Charles and Leander, balance of lands with exception of a life estate in a tract of land containing 200 acres known as the land on which my present residence is located which I give unto wife, Maria P. Elkins. Balance of negro property is to remain together in possession of wife until youngest child becomes of age of 21, then be equally divided among four youngest children - CAROLINE Elkins, Selina Rawls, Charles Elkins and Leander Elkins and wife. Appt wife, Maria P. Wilkins,Extrx and sons,Thomas P. Elkins, Morgan Rawls, Charles C. Elkins & Leander L. Elkins, Executors. Wits: Archibald Guyton, Amose Rahn, James Rahn.

JOHN ELKINS, June 23, 1852, page 155 To wife, Mary Elkins, give whole of property both real and personal and it is for her to dispose of same at her death in equal distributive pacts to all heirs of her body. Declare wife, Mary Elkins, Executrix. Wits: Henry Love, Stephen Hester, Sr., William Cooper.

STEPHEN HESTER, June 23, 1852, page 157 Give to wife, Edith Hester, all lands and mill plantation, etc. Be disposed of at her death to whom she pleases. Also give wife five negroes. Appoint wife, Edith Hester, Executrix. Wits: Henry Love, Susan E. Elkins, William Cooper.

MILTON H. POWERS, Feb. 13, 1855, page 159 Direct that all property be kept together for joint use of wife and children until youngest child arrives at age of 18 years, then same shall be divided between wife and children equally. Direct that all stock of horses, cattle and hogs be sold. Direct that all slaves be hired out. Direct chat Rivers Plantation called Hickory Hill be sold. Direct executors dispose of any timber on hand and discharge note held by Misses Cooper and Gilliland. Appoint Lawrence T. Elkins and Archibald Guyton. Executors. Wits: E. T. Jenkins, Stephen F. Keller, William Morel.

JOHN W. EXLEY, Nov. 9. 1855, page 162 Exrs to dispose of all real and personal estate which he may think best and apply the proceeds first to payment of debts and then all balance to pay into hands of wife, Eliza M. Exley. At time of wife's death, remaining proceeds be equally divided among my children. Appoint son, William L. Exley, executor. Wits: James Rahn, Samuel E. Miller, Frederick Kessler, Ephaim E. Kessler..

CLETUS RAHN. Nov. 26, 1955, page 166 Give to wife, Eliza Hannah, the trace of land I now live on, 160 acres, and at her death be equally divided among my children. Give residue of property to wife and children to share and share alike. Appoint son, Joseph A. Rahn, and friend, John B. Berry, Exrs. Wits: William Rahn, Christopher F. Reisser, Allen N. Kieffer.

ELIHU WILSON, Nov. 22, 1853, page 166 Desire that all possession of lands and negroes remain together until son, Andrew, comes to age of 21, then whole estate be equally divided among my heirs and perishable property be sold and balance of estate be divided equally among heirs. Will that wife, Ann, shall share and share alike with children but at her death or intermarriage her part of estate shall revert back and be equally divided among heirs. If daughter, Carolina Zipperer, dies without a child her pare revert back and be equally divided among heirs. Appoint sons, Henry J. Wilson and Stephen A. Wilson, Executors. Wits: Liddy Smith, Simon Blitch. Barnett Newton.

EDITH HESTER, Sept. 22, 1855, page 168 Give to Emanuel Crawford all that lot of land on plantation containing 384 acres being resident of late husband and myself, together with the mill. dwelling house, out buildings and improvements thereon. Give unto heirs of Frederick Womack, dec'd, the foster son of late husband, Stephen Hester, six negroe slaves. Give the remainder of estate unto Ann Williams, my sister, with the exception of bed and bedding which I give to T. Davis. Appoint Stephen Keller Executor. Wits: M. Blitch, Henry Love, Joshua Zeigler.

CHRISTIAN ARNSDORFF, Apr. 18, 1853, page 171 Give to wife, Elizabeth, all trace of land an which I now reside containing 200 acres, together with all cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, in face, allpropercy. After her death, give the aforesaid 200 acres of land to my son, John Elbert Arnsdorff, and all the balance of my property at the death of my wife. give to following children Johnathan, Joshua and Mary Ann Arnsdorff to be equally divided among them. Appoint son, Executor. Wits: Jonathan Luder, John Luder, John Arnsdorff.

LUCRETIA MORGAN, Nov. 25, 1856, page 173 Give all property I may have to my son, Lewis J. Morgan. Appoint son, Lewis J. Morgan, executor. Wits: James H. Morgan, Christian Morgan, Christopher L. Morgan.

SAMUEL DASHER. 1845, page 175 Give to son-in-law, Stephen A. Wilson, $1.00. Give to wife, Jane M. Dasher, one half of the trace of land on which I now reside. containing 800 acres, together with such horses, hogs, and cattle and sheep as shall be necessary to her comfort and convenience. Also such of my negroes as shall be necessary to her comfort and support. Give to son, William B., one half of the trace of land on which I nov reside. Desire that interest being half of the land on which son, Robert. now resides be sold as soon as practible after my death provided son. Robert, is not willing to buy it. Desire Executors to sell all such stock or property as shall seem to them unnecessary to the comfort and happiness of my family and money be put at interest until son, William B. arrives at age of 21. Then desire property not herein bequeathed be equally divided among children. with one exception, my son, George S., is to have no share in none of lands. Desire property left to wife. Jane I., during her widowhood or life time be equally divided after her death among my children. Appoint my two sons, Robert Dasher and Benjamin J. Dasher, Executors. Wits: James Dasher, Daniel C. Shuptrine, Barnett Newton.

MATTHEW BURGSTINER, Aug. 11, 1855, page 180 Wife: Jane Burgstiner, one feather bed, two pillows and furniture for said bed, a large looking glass and $50. in cash. During her natural life or widowhood, my mulatco man slave, Hampshire, after her death or marriage to revert back to estate. Appoint Dr. W. M. Wilson trustee for wife, Jane Burgstiner. Direct that residue of estate be sold to highest bidder. To each of the children of my daughter, Eliza Hinely, one hundred dollars. To:Jane Abbott, wife of Edwin Abbott. Grdau: Caroline Hinely.Son, John R. Burgstiner, $300. Balance of proceeds of estate give to sons, James A. Burgstiner and John R. Burgstiner, be divided between them equally, and proceeds of the sale of mulatto man slave, Hampshire, after wife's estate death.. Appoint son, John R. Burgstiner, Executor. Wits: E. W. Rahn, D. F. Rahn, James Rahn, W. H. Wilson.

OBEDIAH EDWARDS, Apr. 2, 1857, page 185 Give to wife, TABITHA, one negro girl named Nancy, one horse and buggy, all my stock of cattle consisting of 13 head marked with swallow fork in our ear and figure three in other. House, notes, etc. to son, Joseph C. Edwards.. Two notes on Daniel A. Smith. One note on B. Neston One note on James M. Sheppard One note on William A. Porter negrogirl, Nancy, cattle, horse and buggy and so much of the money as may be due on said notes desire at the death of wife be equally divided among following daughters: Jane A. Newton, wife of Barnett Newton; MaryAn E. Shepperd, wife of James M. SHepperd; Sarah Ann T. Friar, wife of David Friar, Francis Ann Wilson, wife of Henry Wilson, and ch of late dau., Elizabeth D. Smith, late wife of David Smith. Such portion as may be alloted to children of late daughter I desire paid over to son, Joseph O. Edwards. Desire 500 acres of land which I hold a warrant of survey over be sold and proceeds be equally divided among all children, excluding son, William P. Edwards, he having had his share of estate. Appoint son, Joseph C. Edwards, and son-in-law, Barnett Newton, Exrs. Wits: Williams Best, Benjamin Griner, Alexander W. Daley.

SARAH WEITMAN, Apr. 14, 1857, page 189 Adopted dau: Salome Gnann, wife of Elbert Gnann, my negro boy, Mitchell. Nephew,John C. Waldhauer, one lot of land containing 48 acres known as the Weitman Lot. Daughter, Julia N. Christie and her children, my negro girl, Martha. Desire Executors to expose co public outcry a lot of land if not sold before I die and other property belonging to me and shall collect notes that I may hold at death as soon as it can lawfully be done and as soon as they can get the money,or property and notes. I bequeath it to all mv grandchildren to be equally distributed among them. My grson, John Flerz Stroble, by my dau, Sarah A. Stroble, and my grch by my daughter, Esther Elvinston, and my grandchildren by my daughter, Julia M. Christie. Appt grson, Joseph C. Helvenston, and friend, James Rahn, executors. Wits: W. R. Seckinger, E. R. Waldhaur, E R. Waldhaur, John Waldhaur.

THOMAS BLITCH, SR., Dec. 13, 1858, page 196 Give to wife, Ann Blitch, during ten years or widowhood, or so long as she shall stay on the place (but if she shall leave the place then the lands to be all sold), 159 acres of land containing plantation and improvemencs, the other 200 acres of land to lye unmolested, and after ten years shall expire then all lands shall be sold and an equal division be made between all my children. Give vife, five hoes, one plow and gear, one horse, one sow and six shoats, etc. to my dau., Elizabeth, two pillows to go with bed. Balance of property be sold and an equal division be made between all my children, to wife: Henry James Blitch, Thomas Luke Blitch. Elizabeth Blitch, Elenor Jane Blitch, Georgia Ann Blitch, Willis Stephen Blitch, William Milton Blitch, Susannah Tabitha Blitch, Canara Angelica Blitch. Appoint san, Henry James Blitch and Thomas Luke Blitch, Executors. Wits: James E. Wilson, A. Wilson, David Wilson.

OBADIAH EDWARDS, No. 2, Feb. 16, 1848, page 199 To two oldest sons, William Beal and Obadiah Winfield Edwards, the lands and appurtenances situated thereone known and described as my resident now, containing about 600 acres, trace of land containing 200 acres known as the Montmullier land. Desire Chat wife, Sarah Elenor Edwards, shall reside upon my place of residence now, bequeathed as above, until youngest son, Obadiah Winfield, becomes of age. All other lands be sold and proceeds be equally divided between wife and daughter, Caroline Eugenia, and all other future heirs of my body. To my son, William Beal, a negro girl slave named Jenny. To son, Obadiah Winifield, a negro girl slave named Ann. To daughter: Caroline Eugenia, a negro girl named Binah. Also give to wife and all children four negro slaves. Devise remainder of estate to wife and children to be divided equally between them. Appoint James E. Marlow and S. F. Keller, Executors. Wits: John W. Edwards, U. D. Osteen, Henry Love.

HENRY T. MORGAN, July 26, 1855, page 203 Give to wife, Mary Morgan, all property After her death or upon her marrying again, I give all estate to all my children to be equally divided among them. Wish it to be remembered at final division of estate that children are married and have received some bedding, etc. Wife: Mary Morgan, Executrix and brother. David A. Morgan, and brother-in-law. George Pace, Executors Wits: E. W. Rahn, Margaret Biddenback, James Rahn.

WILLIAM MORGAN, Oct. 2, 1854, page 206 Sons:, WILLIAM I. Morgan, Henry T. Morgan and David A. Morgan, $100 each. To pay legacies, funeral expense and debts, direct that some portion of property be sold immediately after expense Given debts, son, Christopher L. Morgan, by deed a certain tract of land (146 acres). Also did give to daughter. Gracy Wheeler, by deed the as foregoing Give unto daughter, Maria Morgan, 100 acres of land in front and adjoining 146 acres. the tract on which I now reside Balance of estate I give to following five children, to wit: John L. Morgan, Gracy Wheeler (wife of Brinson Wheeler). Sarah Arnsdorff, wife of John., Eliza Gnann, wife of Christopher L. Gnann, and Maria Morgan to be equally divided among them. Appt son, John L. Morgan, and son-in-law, John Arnsdorff, exrs. Wits: William G. Morgan, M. Doughtey, I. B. Kieffer, James Rahn.