JONES COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Benjamin Askey, 18 Jun 1811
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Transcribed from the Original
Located in the State Archives, Raleigh, NC
By Ben Askew,Jr

Will of Benjamin Askey
June 18,1811
In the name of God Amen I Benjamin Askey of the state of North Carolina and 
the county of Jones being weak in body but of perfect sound mind and memory 
blessed be God for the same do therefore this 18 th day of June in the year of 
our Lord 1811 make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and 
form following Vits
First my will and desire is that my son John Askey is to have 100 acres of 
land lying on the north side of Cabin Branch between --------- branch and 
Poplar Branch be the same more or less.
Second. My will and desire is that my son Josiah is to have 100 acres of land 
lying on the south side of Cabin Branch and joining Masons Branch in ---- the 
plantation where on I now live also 100 acres lying on the North side of 
Harrys Branch but my desire is that when ----- my two sons above mentioned 
takes possession of their lands that they pay unto my son Zadock Askey 100 
dollars each and in case of either of their deaths without an heir that in 
that case the right to descend to Zadock.My desire also is that my son Zadock 
should have 200 dollars more out of the residue of my property ------- I also 
give unto my daughter Susannah Askey one cow and one calf,one two year old 
heifer and one feather bed and furniture and also to my daughters Elizabeth 
Hawkins and Peggy Tilmon to have one two year old heifer each .And to my son 
Nathan Askey if ever he should come to have one dollar
Item.My desire is that my beloved wife Susannah is to have her choice to live 
on either of my plantations and to have full priviledge as to wood or timber 
during her natural life or widowhood.
My desire is also that my executors sell one ---- one horse some barrel timber 
and barrells and that the residue and remaining part of my property be unto my 
wife during her natural life ------ constitute,appoint and ordain my beloved 
wife Suzannah Askey and my son John Askey as executators of this my last will 
and testament .Hereby revoking and defrauding and making -------- all other 
wills by me here to fore made ratifting --------- to be my last will and 
testament wher I here unto set ------
Witnesses
Lewis Bryant
Daniel Simmons