CHARTHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - John Booker, 5 Jul 1799
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Will of John Booker- dated 5 July, 1799, proved Nov. 1799
Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A (1798-1819), pg. 149
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.80001

In the name of God, Amen. I John booker of the county of Chatham and
State of North Carolina being now in body but of mind and memory do make
ordain and constitute this my last Will and Testament.
Item - I give to my son John Booker, the tract of Land whereon he now
lives, lying on the South side of Tom's Branch on Elias? Buck Horn up
said Tom's Branch to the line thence along the line to the corner,
thence along the line to Wm. Moses Spring branch thence down the Branch
to the creek thence up B. Creek to sd Tom's Branch. I also give him my
musket to him and his heirs forever.
Item - I lend to my wife Omey Booker the tract of land and plantation
whereon she now lives during her life. Except what I have will'd before
to my son John. And after he death to be equally divided between my sons
Isaiah, Hardy, James and William Booker the land laid off in lots and
then my son Isaiah to take choice and the rest shall be drawn for.  I
give to my daughter Sally Leavens three head of sheep to her and her
heirs forever.
I give to my daughter Nancy Heathcock, 3 head of sheep to her, etc.
I give my daughter Polly Mimms three head of sheep; I give my daughter
Ruby His three head of sheep. I give to my daughter Susannah Booker two
cows and calves , one bed and furniture one sow and pig. three two year
old hogs three head of sheep to her and her heirs forever.
I give to my son Isaiah Booker my sorrel colt my rifle gun two cows and
calves one bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my son James Booker two cows and calves one bed and furniture
to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my son William Booker two cows and calves, one bed and
furniture. 
I give to my wife Oman Booker all the remaining part of my stock Horses
Cattle sheep Hogs, household and kitchen furniture plantation tools and
utensils except the before will'd to her and her heirs forever.
 I also leave my tract or tract of land up above Chatham Court house
bought at Sheriff sale, Zachariah Harman Sheriff bought between me &
Jas. William to be sold and equally divided between all my children. 
Lastly, I appoint my wife Omai Booker Executrix, John Massey, David
Mimms Executr's to this my last will and testament.
As witness my hand and seal this 5th day of July Anno Domini 1799
			John (his mark) Booker  {Seal}
Fred. Ragland
Isaiah (his mark) Booker
Rebecca Cotten
			Proved at November Term, 1799
			by Frederick Ragland.