Johnston County, NC - James Stephenson Will

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Contributor's Note:  James'grandfather and great grandfather (both named 
John Stephenson) have wills probated in Isle of Wight Co., Va. - 1737 
and 1726.

From NC State Archives, James Stevenson folder:
James Stevenson, Will to August Term 1848, Recorded in Book N p. 291 & 2, 
Johnstons County Court, August Term 1848, --- --- -- Execution of this Will 
Duly proven in Open Court by the oath of Charly T. Bingham & ordered to be 
recorded.  Thos Bagby (?)

In the name of God Amen
I, JAMES STEVENSON of Johnston County and State of North Carolina being weak 
in body but strong in mind do make and declare this to be my last will and 
Testament in words following
Item 1  it is my desire that after my death that my Exc have me burried a 
decent Christian form 
2nd I give unto my Daughter JANE STEVENSON one Bed, bedsted and furniture 
one chest 1 cow and calf her choice 1 sow and pigs 1 pewter dish her choice 
1 table
Item 3rd  I give unto my son BENJAMIN STEVENSON all of the rest of my 
property that I may die in possession of money accepted
Item 4th of I leave any money on hand at my death it is my desire that it be 
divided between all of my children
and I do by these presents revoke annul and make void all other will or 
wills heretofore made by me declaring this to be my last will and testament 
and I do also appoint my son BENJ STEVENSON my Executor to this my said will 
in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3rd day of 
October in the year of our Lord 1847 
Witness
JAMES STEVENSON
C. -- Bingham
Merit Stephenson
will book 21, p. 291, aug. term 1848

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