CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Aaron Stinson, 16 Aug 1799
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Aaron Stinson Will dated 16 Aug., 1799, proved November Term, 1799
Chatham Co., N.C. Record of Wills, Vol. A (1798-1819) Pg. 153

Note: This is another will that is very blurred and the handwriting
tiny, so it is very hard to say for certain what some of the names are.

In the name of God, Amen. I Aaron Stinson of the County of Chatham being
sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given
unto God. Calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it
is appointed for all men once to die. Do make this my last Will and
Testament and desire it may be received by all as such.

first - I most humbly bequeath my soul to God my maker and desire my
burial may be decent without pomp or state. As to my worldly estate, I
will and positively order first, that all my debts to paid.
Then, I leave to my son Robert five shillings.
Then I leave to my son John five shillings.
I then leave five shillings to my son Aaron.
Then I leave to my son Moses five shillings.
Then I leave to my son Joshua five shillings.
I then leave to my daughter Hannah five shillings .
I then leave to my daughter Rebeccah five shillings. 
I then leave to my daughter Molly five shillings.
I then leave to my beloved wife my land and stock to raise my small
children and she is to be in full possession during her natural life 
or widowhood. 
Then the said land and stock to (be) equally divided between my four
last? children which is James, Rachael, Alice ( Abe or Allen?) and
Susannah. I mean my land, Stock working tools and household furniture
etc.
I constitute my wife and son James to be my Executors of this my last
Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of
August, 1799
				Aaron (his mark) Stinson {Seal}
Test.
John Green
Alex'r Green   (Jurat)
			Proved November Term, '99
			by Alex'r M.? Green