WILL OF JOHN J. HARBIN

I, John J. Harbin, residing near Bryantown,
Charles County, being of sound mind and memory
and understanding but weak in body ... revoking
all -- and other wills by me at any time heretofore
made . Whereas I have purchased all the right, title
and interest of the several --- at law of my late
father Rezin Harben in and to the ? farm hereinafter
mentioned excepting that of my sister Margaret Harbin
and also of my niece Kate Queen and nephews Joseph and
William Queen, each of the 3 amounting to $33.62 with
interest and whereas also I am indebted to the said
Margaret Harbin in the sum of $168 with interest for
monies lent by her and paid on the purchase of the right
title and interest of Thomas Stewart and of Mary Harbin
and the total due to her being $408, now therefore
I give ... to my sister Margaret ...known as
Harbin's Farm situated next to Langleys and now
in my possession, containing 137 acres ... also all
my personal property consisting of one Negro called - --,
2 horses, l ox cart, my cows, hogs, bed and bedding stock,
produce from the farm ...
that Margaret continue to reside on the farm and take
care of my niece Kate and nephews Joseph and William
until they have reached maturity".
Margaret "residing near Bryantown" appointed executrix.
Signed 8/21/1864.
Witnesses: --- Burch, Daniel Major (Book JS, Page 17)



Transcribed and contributed by Joan Marie Meyering
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