Will of David Brown
State of North Carolina
County of Mecklenburg

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In the name of God Amen
I David Brown of Mecklenburg County and State of North Carolina being of
sound and perfect mind and memory. Re this 4th day of May in the year of
our Lord 1797 make and publish this my last will and testament in manner
following that is to Guy Firnst? I give and bequeath.
1st I allow all my just and lawful debts to be paid.
2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth twelve pounds ten
shillings which is in the hands of my son Will Brown and further hers the
half of all the beds and house hold and kitchen furniture.
3rd I bequeath to my daughter Margaret one loom and tacle ____ this other
half of the house hold and kitchen furniture. one cow and heifer and steer.
4th I bequeath to my daughter Martha two cows and calves and nine dollars
which lies in the hands of Widow Brown and further the amount of what the
hogs fetches.  And further the interest of money willed to me by my son
Robert after expenses are defrayed to be equally divided between my three
daughters.
5th I bequeath to my son Will Brown one shillings.
6th I bequeath to my son David Brown five shillings.
And I hereby make and appoint my worthy friend G ttlemander? executor of
this my last will and testament. In witneys where of I the said David Brown
have to this my last will & testament set my hand and seal. The day and
year above written. Signed sealed
published and declared by the said David Brown.
The testator is his last will and testament in the presence of we who were
present at the time of signing and sealing thereof.

G ttlemander                                            David Brown
      seal
Saml Alexander


                                David Brown
                                     Will
                                Registered in Book
                                   A page 111
                                October  ____
                                     1797