CARTERET COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Watson Lawrence, 25 Jan 1860
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I Watson Lawrence of Carteret County, being of sound mind, do hereby make and 
ordain this my last will and testament. My wife to have the use and possession 
of my house and plantation whereon I now reside with all furniture and lands 
and such stock necessary for her support, and at her death to pass to my son 
Laben Lawrence. To son Jennings three hundred dollars, to be put at interest 
for his support and one bed and furniture. To my daughter Rachael Piner fifty 
dollars. The residue of my estate to be for the children of my daughter Rahael 
Piner, and the children of my deceased son Asa. David W. Whitehurst to be 
executor. Witnessed: John Lawrence, David W. Lawrence, William H. Whitehurst. 
Watson Lawrence (seal). January 25, 1860.
 
Codicil: My son Jennings to have a life estate with my wife in the property, 
and then to son Laben. And my desire is that David W. Lawrence shall take the 
superintendence of my said son Jennings and use the funds left in the hands of 
my executor for his support and maintenance with the consent and at the 
discretion of my said executor as stated in the said foregoing will.
In testimony whereof I the said Watson Lawrence do herewith set my hand and 
seal this 14th day of March 1860.