CRAVEN COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Stephen F. Hardison, 27 August 1853
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Will of Stephen F. Hardison located in Craven County Clerk of Court Office 
Book 6 folio 364. 

Know all men by their presents that I Steven F. HARDISON of the County of 
Craven State of North Carolina being weak in body but in my write mind and 
disposing memory and knowing that all men must die makes this my last will and 
testament, Viz 

Item 1st I give and bequet to my beloved wife Hannah HARDISON Two Hundred 
Dollars in Cash also her (spot on paper) fether bed and furniture also her 
choice Cow and Calf one large chest 2 Chase Chairs.

Item 2nd  My wish and desire is that all my Last Debts be pade and the 
remander of my perishable property be applied to the Education of my Children 
in the following manner viz  My wish is that the younger Children be put to 
School and the money applide to thare benefit untill tha become equal in point 
of Education to the older Children and whatever may remaine to be Equally 
divided between them (that may be living).

Item 3rd  My wish is that if my Executor should think best to sell my lands 
that he do so and apply the proceds to the Education of my children an apply 
the same to thare benefit as he may think proper 

Item 4th  Constitute and appoint my Friend and Neighbor Vine A. TOLSON my 
lawful Executor.

Sworn under my hand and seal the 27th August 1853.
					Stephen F. Hardison   (Seal)

Witness
C. B. Wood
Christopher Kincey
Bryan V. Williams

Craven County Court
December Term A. S. 1853
The foregoing last Will of Stephen F. Hardison deceased was proved in open 
court and in due form of Law by the oath of Council B. Wood one of the 
subscribing witnesses thereto Vine Allen Tolson qualified as Executor Ordered 
that said will be registered and that letters testamentary aproved.
Attest J. G. Stanley