CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - William Brown, 20 Feb 1843 --------------¤¤¤¤¤¤-------------- Will of William Brown, Chatham County, NC Chatham Co, NC, Will Book C, pg. 147, proven Aug 1843 In the name of God Amen, I William Brown of Chatham County North Carolina being of sound and disposing mind do constitute and make this my last will and testament by me and all former wills and testaments by me made in following. Ist it is my will and desire that my Executrix and Executor hereafter named do pay all just debts by me owing out of such of my personal estate as they may think proper . Item 2nd I loaned unto my beloved wife Sarah Brown during her natural life the tract of land whereon I now live containing one hundred acres be the same more or less all my household and kitchen furniture stock of every description farming and workshop tools with all and every other article which I may die possessed to be enjoyed by her for her support and benefit. Item 3rd After the death of my wife Sarah Brown all of the property both real and personal which I have loaned her should there be any left I give unto my adopted grandson Charles Lee Brown who now resides with me to him and his heirs forever . Item 4th I give unto my son Drury Brown the sum of ten cents. Item 5th I give unto my grandchildren William Sally Bonilla Martha Mary Betsey Nancy Emily Lavina and David Brown children of my deceased son Alston Brown the sumof ten cents each. Item 6th I give unto my son Solomon Brown the sum of ten cents. Item 7th I give unto my daughter Nancy Lythford the sum of ten cents. Item 8th I give to my grandson Morris Petty the sum of ten cents. And lastly, I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Sarah Brown Executrix and Martin Phillips Executor to this my last will and testament. In witness where I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal this 2Oth dayof February A.D. 1843.....,beforeassigned. Witnessed and sealed in presence of James Taylor and Philip Womble. Signed William Brown (SEAL) ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Peggy McAndrew ___________________________________________________________________