Johnston County, NC - Will & Estate Records

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Ron Strickland <RStrickla@aol.com>

(Last Will and Testament of Uriah Strickland, Johnston CO, NC on February 4, 
1812.)

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Uriah Strickland of Johnston County being sick and 
weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory. Blessed be god, do this 
fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 
twelve make and publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner following 
that is to say; - - -

First I lend to my beloved wife Elizabeth during her natural life all my lands 
including the plantation I now live on and after her decease to my son Aden. I 
further give to my beloved wife Elizabeth all the perishable part of my estate 
to dispose of as she pleases except a few legacies (?) hereafter mentioned.

I further give to my beloved daughter Chary (?) one dollar to her forever.

I further give to my beloved daughter Cason (?) one dollar to her forever.

I further give to my beloved daughter Laney (?) one dollar to her forever.

I further give to my beloved son Aden all my lands including the plantation I 
now live on to him and his heirs forever.

It is my will and desire that as much of my estate be sold at the discretion of 
my executors as will pay all the legacies (?) that to be paid in money and also 
to pay all my just debts and charges… and I hereby make and ordain my beloved 
wife Elizabeth executor of this my last Will and Testament. I witness where of I 
the said Uriah Strickling have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and 
seal the day and year above written.

Signed sealed published and declared
By the said Uriah Strickling the testator
As his last Will and Testament in the 
presence of us who was present at the time
of signing and sealing thereof.      
                                                      His
                                                 Uriah    Strickland
Joseph Ingram                                          mark
Benj. Strickland
      his
Lewis     Thomson                                      SEAL
      Mark

(Note from Transcriber: Uriah Strickland was the son of Samuel Strickland JR and 
Mary Strickland of Johnston CO, NC and the grandson of Samuel Strickland SR and 
Abigail Strickland of Isle of Wight CO, VA.)

Transcribed and donated by Ron Strickland

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