Will of William Winter, Jr.: 1787, Charles County, MD 

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                                   WILL OF
                WILLIAM WINTER, JR., OF CHARLES COUNTY, MD.

  Wife, Catherine Winter, during widowhood and provided she abides by my
last will and testament, the use of all that part of my now dwelling
plantation called "Effton Hills," containing by patent 584 acres, which
lies to the southward of a line, etc. Also, on the same conditions, the use
of all my negroes, except those especially bequeathed herein; also a small
tract bought of Francis Perry and not yet conveyed.

  Son, William Winter, my dwelling plantation, called "Effton Hills," and
if he dies without issue the same to go to my unborn child if a son.
  Son, William Winter, all that tract called "Perry's Last Chance," which I
have bargained for and bought of Francis Perry, 15 acres, and adjoining my
dwelling plantation.
  Brother, Walter Winter, to have the care of my son William and the
management of his property during his minority, provided my wife marries
again.
  Daughters, Anne and Elizabeth and unborn child, the residue equally,
reserving the use of same to my wife so long as she remains single.
  Wife, should she marry again, she must relinquish all power herein
conveyed to care for and manage the property of my children, and the same
authority is hereby conveyed to my Extor., my brother Walter Winter.
       William Winter, Jr., late of Charles County, Md., deceased.

                       Extrix.: Catherine Winter.
              Sureties: Walter Winter and Thomas Harrison.
                         Bond dated May 5,1788.
Witnesses: Joseph Elgin, Thomas Harrison, James Stewart.
                          Will dated June 21, 1787
                   Proved May 5, 1788, Charles County, Md.