Craven County, NC - Will of Francis Roundtree, 1793

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Will of Francis Rountree
March Court, 1793

In the name of God, Amen. I, Francis Rountree of Craven County, in the 
State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do make this 
my last will and testament as follows, viz. First, I give and bequeath 
to my son Moses Rountree, one bed and furniture, one chest, four 
chairs; also three head of sheep, and all my working tools, and also my 
pewter that is at his house, and all the remaining part of my goods 
that is at my son, Moses Rountree, I give to him. And also I give to 
my son Moses Rountree, William Rountrees note of hand, and also the two 
first notes of hand that is on demand that I have of William Teeters. 
Item, I also give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate to 
be equally divided between all the remaining part of my children, to 
their heirs and assigns forever. I also nominate and appoint my son 
Moses Rountree, to be whole and sole Executor of this my last will and 
testament and I acknowledge this only to be my last will and testament. 
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day 
of December 1792.
                                    Francis (X) Rountree

test:
Joel Willis
John Gwaltney

Will was proven in open court at the March term of 1793 by the oath of 
Joel Willis, with Moses Rountree qualifying as Executor.
                      
                                      Samuel Chapman, Clerk

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