ASHE COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Elizabeth Blackburn, 27 Sep 1804 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Johnson Revis Lindajrevis@gmail.com ==================================================================== Elizabeth Blackburn's Will Ashe County In the name of God Amen – I Elizabeth Blackburn [Balwekburn] being in a low state of health, but Purfect sound in mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God for the same, and knowing that it is appointed for all Men once to die do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following. First, I desire that all my Just debts be paid, then I bequeathe to my beloved son Edmond Blackburn all my house hold Furnature except one bed and wareing clothes – also I give him one mare one cow yearling. Also my Daughter Sally Blackburn I give one bed and Furnature & all wearing clothes, also the horses in the hands of Barnet Owen – I desire to be sold for a twelve months credit, and the money to be divided between my children to with – John Blackburn Levi Blackburn and Sally Blackburn. I also appoint William Greer and Edmond Blackburn my Executors At Which I set my hand & Seal this 27th of September 1804 Elizabeth Blackburn her Witness x James Parsons Jurat mark David Greer Jr. North Carolina } Ashe County } Nov. Term 1804 The within will was duly proven in open court by the oath of David Greer in order to be registered Test Jno M Millan Clk