CHARTHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Hugh Peoples, 24 Apr 1799
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Hugh Peoples Will, dated 24 April, 1799, proved Nov., 1799
Chatham Co., N.C., Record of Wills, Vol. A (1799-1819) pg. 148-B
N.C. State Archives film # C.022.80001

In the name of God, Amen. I Hugh Peoples of the County of Chatham and
State of North Carolina, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life
and being of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament in manner and form following VIZ_
1st - I give and bequeath to my son Jehu Peoples the tract of land on
which he now lives, lying on the north side of Rockey River containing
two Hundred and Eighty acres to hold to him and his heirs forever.
I also give to my son Jehu, the negro boy named George and likewise the
first living child my negro wench Pay my have whether boy or girl and
also one bay mare & one feather bed and furniture to hold to him and his
heirs forever.
Next - I give and bequeath unto my daughter Abigal Peoples that parcel
of land lying from the large running Branch near my Dwelling house & to
Edwards line, the Branch being the line on one side to her and her heirs
forever. I also give and bequeath to my daughter Abigal the two
following negroes, Jenny & Willis, likewise oe young sorrel horse and
one bed and furniture all which to hold to her and her heirs forever.
Next - I give and bequeath to my daughter Ruthy Peoples all that tract
or parcel of land lying North of the aforementioned Branch which is to
be the dividing line between her and her sister Abigail. to her and her
heirs forever, Likewise I give an bequeath to my daughter Ruthy the
following Negroes Viz: a boy named Atha? and a girl named Lucy and
likewise, one sorrel horse and one Bed and furniture all which to hold
to her and her heirs forever.

I next give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Rosser five pounds to be
paid in currency I likewise give and bequeath five pounds to my son in
lawe Joseph Rosser?. I likewise give and bequeath five pounds to my son
in law Thomas Green? all which sums to be paid to the respective
legatees within twelve months after my decease.
I next will that my negro boy Ben, be sold at the death of my daughter
Ann Rosser and equally divided between her surviving children.
I also will and desire that the said boy Ben be disposed of at auction
by my Executors for the sole use and benefit of my daughter Ann Rosser
'til her death.  I also will that the second living child my wench Pat
may have be sold and divided amongst the surviving children of my
daughter Ann Rosser.

I next give and bequeath to my Grandson Jehu Peoples Green, one negro
boy named Willy to go into his possession when he may have arrived at
twenty one years old, the said negro boy Willy be hired or put to a
trade at sixteen years old, for the use and benefit of said Jehu Peoples
Green, said negro to hold to him and his heirs provided he lives to be
twenty one years old; but if he should die before the period. I will the
said boy to my son Jehu and daughter Abigail Peoples, to them and their
heirs forever.
i also will and bequeath to my grandson Jehu Peoples Green one sorrel
colt, to be sold at three years old and the paid out at interest by his
Uncle Jehu Peoples till he comes of age.

I also give and bequeath to my wife Abigail my negro woman Pat to her,
her life, and at her death to my daughter Ruthey & her heirs forever. I
also give and bequeath to my wife Abigail Peoples one gray mare & one
bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever.

I lastly will that the other house hold articles and farming tools and
stock of all kind and money be divided between my wife Abigail and my
daughters Abagail and Ruthey and my son Jehu Peoples. And I will that
the negroes Will be not taken away 'till the present crop be finished
which must be equally divided between my wife and my daughters Abagail
and Ruthey. I here in--- appoint James A. Bowles? and my son Jehu
Peoples, Exc'r of this my last will and Testament.
Hereby revoking all other wills by me made. In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th April Anno Domini, 1799.
		Hugh Peoples  {Seal}
Signed Sealed Published and declared by the above named Hugh Peoples to
be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator
Test.
James Bowles (x)
Miles Scarborough
		Proved November 1799 by James Bowles
			Examn'd (Jur)