CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - James O'Kelly - 1820


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Will of James O'Kelly; pg. 125 (384), of Vol. B, (1818-1833)
Chatham Co., NC Wills
Microfilm # C.022.8001, NC State Archives


In the name of God Amen, I James O'Kelly of Chatham, State of North
Carolina being in soundness of mind, do constitute this my last will
and testament cordially and solemly according? to the true and honest
intentions of these premises.

First as to my and body and soul God being the former of my body and 
the father of my spirit I surrender them at his call. My body to the 
earth from whence it came and soul to God who give it in full assurance
of a resurection and comfortable hope of acceptance. As to my temporal
property it is my will to dispose of it as follows -

Item. I give and bequeath unto my son John O'Kelly five dollars and
what he has already received to him and hi heirs forever.

Item. I give and bequeath unto the Heirs of my son William O'Kelly,
deceased ten dollars and what they have already received to them and
their heirs forever.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my dere and loving wife Elizabeth
O'Kelly after my last debts are paid every cents worth of property of
every kind horses Hoggs Cattle Sheep household and kitchen furniture 
plantation utensils Monies Bonds note of hand to the Cash --- ? of 
property at her own disposal forever If a free man hath a right to doe
what he will with his Own. I constitute this my last will and 
testament.

Moreover I appoint John Moring Sr. Executor to this my last will and 
testament in witness whereof I have set my hand and assigned my seal
this twenty sixth day of April, 1820 

Jas. O'Kelly
Test.
John Moring Jr.
Willis Moring             Proved November Session 1826