Jones COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Zadock Askew, 9 Jan 1818
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                      The Last Will and Testament
                    of Zadock Askew of Jones Co., NC

                   Transcribed from the Original Will
                Located in the State Archives, Raleigh, NC
                         By Ben Askew,Jr



Jan. 9,1818  Book B  Page 50
Proven-May Term 1818  
In the name of God Amen.
I Zadock Askew of the county of Jones and State of North Carolina being weak 
and sick in body but of sound mind and memory and desirous of -------- the 
future management of my affairs do make this my last will and testament.
First.I recommend my soul to the protection of that supreme being who give it 
and my body to be decently buried
Item.I give unto my beloved wife Nancy the house and lot where on I now live 
together with all my household and kitchen furniture of any description,bed 
and bedding,--------- and during her natural life.
ItemI also give my wife two cows and yearlings and my stock of provisions that 
is now laid in for the support of my family.
Item.My will and desire is that my children should be educated out of the 
rents of my lots I bought  of --------- in Trenton and the hire of my negro 
woman --------
Item.I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Askew two hundred dollars to be paid to 
her out of my property when she comes of age or marriage.
Item. My will and desire is that the balance of my property be equally divided 
between my two sons Benjamin and John Askew when they come of age.
Item.Lastly I nominate and appoint ----------- Hathaway my executor to this my 
last will and testament revoking all others here to fore made in witness where 
of I the said Zadock Askew have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9 th day of 
Jan 1818

Witness
Rob----??Kornegay??
?A.B. Bush?