Bertie County NcArchives Wills.....Phelps, John Anthony 1877
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Source: Bertie Courthouse
Written: 1877

Will of John Anthony Phelps

In the name of God... I John Anthony Phelps, of the county of Bertie, in the 
state of North Carolina do make, publish and declare this to be my last will 
and testament.

First, I desire and direct my executor to pay all my just debt and burial 
expenses.

Secondly, I leave to my wife Ann Maritta, during her life or widowhood, any 
horse and buggy, as much of the household and kitchen furniture, farming 
utensils and stock of cattle and hogs as she may need for her own use -also, 
the tract of land on which I now reside. The remainder of the furniture, 
farming utensils and stock to be sold by my executor.

Thirdly, after the death or marriage of my wife Ann Maritta I wish my son, 
William Anthony to have his choice of the lands - My son Joseph Cooper and 
daughter Mary having already received and in possession their lands, the **** 
clothing to be equally divided between my son William Anthony and Joseph 
Cooper. The remainder of the household and kitchen furniture to be sold.

Fourthly, I give to my daughters Mary and Elizabeth fifty dollars each and the 
remainder of the money to be equally divided between all my children.

Fifthly, I give to my wife, Ann Maritta, during her life or widowhood thirty 
dollars per year and if she should need more, I want my executor to give it to 
her out of the interest on my notes.

Sixthly, I give a bequeath to my son Joseph Cooper the tract of land on which 
he now lives. Beginning at a **** (?) ****(?) , *****(?) corner and running 
south to ***** (?) rail road ****(?) down the rail road to the Cashie River.

Seventhly, I give and bequeath to my son, William Anthony after the death or 
marriage of my wife Ann Maritta, the tract of land on which I now live, except 
for fifty acres I sold to Nelson, a colored man I raised.

Eighthly, I give and bequeath to my grand daughter, Martha Ann (Daughter of 
Mary) two hundred acres of ***** land on the side next to my son, Joseph Cooper 
land.

Ninthly, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth all the remainder of the 
master tract of land.

I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my friend Furman (?) Wilson my 
Executor. In **** (?) whereof I **** (?) set my hand **** this 24th March 1877.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of:

Geo. W. Cobb                                            John A. Phelps
William ***** (?)


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