CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - John McSwane, 1 Oct 1799
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John McSwane Will dated 1 Oct., 1799 - Proved Nov. term, 1799
Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A, (1798-1819) pg. 149-B
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.80001

In the  name of God Amen, I John McSwane of North Carolina and Chatham
County being thru the mercy of God, 'tho weak of body yet of perfect
memory do constitute this my last will and Testament and desire it to be
Received by all as such. Imprimis:
I most humbly bequeath my soul to God my maker and I give my body to the
earth, from whence it was taken. As to my worldly estate I order that
all my debts be paid after which I give to my loving wife for term of
her life the remainder of my estate, consisting of the land which I now
live on and stock and after death to my sons Dennis & Edward McSwane and
their heirs to be divided equally between them.
And as constitute them Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 1st day of
Oct., Anno Domini, 1799
			John (his mark) McSwane  {Seal}
Test.
John Edwards
Eleanor (her mark) Edwards
Martha (her mark) McSwane
				Proved Nov'r Term, 1799
				by John Edwards.
				Examined JR
				(should be John Ramsey, C.C.)