CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - William Ledbetter, 2 Apr 1818
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William Ledbetter of Chatham County, NC Wills Vol. A
(1798-1819)  Pg. 315 (299 written) NC State Archive film # C022.8001

"In the name of God, Amen, I William Ledbetter of the county of Chatham
and State of North carolina do make and publish the following to be my 
last Will and Testament. My Will is that my son Edward Ledbetter shall 
have the Just sum of Fifty Dollars in Money. My will further is that my
Grandson Alsey Ledbetter shall have my horse that I am now in possession
of and fifteen Dollars in Money. My Will further is that my wife shall
have during her life one Cow & Calf, one Bed and furniture and a
sufficiency of Corn, Wheat and Meat for her support. My Will further is
that all my property not before bequeathed shall be sold and an equal
division made among the rest of my Children. Lastly, I nominate my
friend James Collins and my son William Ledbetter both of the County of 
Chatham, the Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness 
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 2nd day of April 
Anno Domini 1818.
                    William Ledbetter  his  X mark    {Seal}

Signed Sealed and declared by Wm. Ledbetter to be the last Will &
Testament

in presence of us.
John Thompson
Asa Stone               Proved May 1818 by John Thompson and Asa Stone