Will of William Johnson
Sampson County, NC
Will of William Johnson
Undated
In the name of God Amen, I William Johnson of the County of Sampson
in the State of North Carolina being in health and of perfect mind and memory do
make and ordain the following as my last will and testament.
First I give to my wife Betsey Johnson the plantation whereon I live for
and during her life or widowhood.
2nd I give to my two sons Allen Johnson and Taylor Johnson the whole
of my land except what is lately give away by deed after my wifes death.
3rd I give to my wife Betsey one third part of my cattle during her life and
afterwards to be divided between my four sons George Allen William and Taylor
Johnson.
4th I give the remaining two thirds of my stock of cattle to my three
daughters Dorcas Nancy and Betsy Johnson.
5th I leave my two horses to my wife and my four sons above mentioned.
6th I give my household furniture to my wife during her life and afterwards
to my three daughters above mentioned.
7th I give to my granddaughters Molcy Chappell Johnson and Nancy Jean
Fryer the sum of ten dollars each to be payd out of my estate by my executors.
8th I give to my sons Nathan Johnson and Joel Johnson and John Fryer the
sum of six pence apiece what__ I die possessd of not mentioned above, I give to my
wife Betsey and my four youngest sons after this legacys above mentioned are pay'd.
I appoint my wife Betsy and my son Joab Johnson executor of this will and
do revoke all others.
William (his mark) Johnson (seal)
In testimony of the above the said William Johnson has hereunto set his hand and affixed
his seal in presence of us.
W. Robinson
This will is not to be copied and posted on any other site!
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