Nash County, NC – Miscellaneous Wills ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Clyde T. Colbert clycolbert@aol.com April 3, 2006 Boon, Philemon, 1879, Nash County Wills, NC State Archives CR.069.801.2, I Philemon Boon of the county of Nash… being of sound mind and memory… loan to my beloved wife the tract of land whereon I now reside containing 307 acres during the term of her natural life and at her death it shall be divided equally between my three sons, John T. Boon, Phileomon Boon and Benjamin Boon; also loan to my beloved wife, Martha (L or S) Boon all my stock of every description during her natural life and after her death it shall be divided among my children Elizabeth Boon, Sally An Boon, Mary Boon, Martha Boon, Caroline Boon, Lucy Boon, Sonora Boon, John T. Boon, and Benjamin Boon; all the money left after my debts are paid to be loaned to my wife and after her death it is to be divided among all my children; executor my son, John T. Boon, signed Philemon Boon, wit. T.J.A. Cooper, (SS)W. Williams. Boon, Raiford, 1854, Nash County Wills, NC State Archives CR.069.801.2, will date 16 Mar 1854, date recorded May CT. 1854, I Raiford Boon of the county of Nash… being of sound mind and disposing memory… to my son Philimon Boon 41 acres of land to be laid off and allotted to him off of the tract of land whereon I now live adjoining the lands on which he now resides; to my granddaughter, Marriah Westray my bed, bedstead and furniture; to my daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Willis Westray, five dollars; to my daughter, Catherine, wife of Edwin Edwards two cows and yearlings and ten dollars (money may have been scratched out); to my son Philimon Boon (five) dollars; the rest of my estate both real and personal I give to my two daughters Mary and Martha to be equally divided between them; I appoint my friend Archibald M Arrington executor; signed Raiford Boon, wit. Joseph A. Drake, Wm. J. Arrington. Taylor, Christopher, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 31 May 1808, proved Nov. Ct. 1822; I Christopher Taylor of Nash Co, being of sound and perfect mind and memory– 1- beloved wife Mary Taylor, land and plantation where I now live, beginning on the north side of Tar River at a ( ) nearly against the mouth of the Two Pole Branch and then nearly a north course to a pine on the straight path ( ) the head of the short branch then nearly the same course to a pine the back line against the head of the pocoson then west to a red oak my own corner then south 154 poles to my old line then west a long said old line to Tar River then the said river to the beginning, containing 400 acres, two negroes, Jack and Luce, feather bed and furniture, $75 to buy a horse, stock and furniture; 2- to my loving daughter, Zilpha Brantly- five shillings sterling; 3- to my beloved son Miles Taylor, 250 acres joining Henry Atkinson's line, four negroes, Patience, Alse, Sarah, Amos, one feather bed and furniture, 100 pounds VA. money, stock; 4- to my beloved son William Taylor- 350 acres land on the east side of the first tract aforesaid, eight negroes, Lidd, Isaac, Black Pegg, bed and furniture; 5- to my beloved daughter Tempy Taylor three negroes , Nicey, Mary, Elvey, bed and furniture; 6- son Merry Taylor land and possessions lent to my wife during her life or widowhood, three negroes, Agg, Dave and Yellow Pegg; 7- personal property lent to wife to be divided equally between my children Miles Taylor, William Taylor, Tempy Taylor and Merry Taylor; signed Christopher Taylor; executor wife Mary Taylor, Wilson Taylor, Jr.; wit. (Wlsn) Taylor, John Poulan, Jr., Henry W.H. Poulan, Drewry Taylor. 12-10-99 CTC. Taylor, Dempsey Taylor, 3 Sep. 1822, (no probate date), brother John Taylor all my estate, ex. said John Taylor, wit. Archibald Lamon, T. Mc...?, John ??. Wills of Nash Co, NC, 1777-1848, Dr. Stephen Bradley, v1. Taylor, Drury Taylor, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 13 Feb 1808, proved Feb Ct. 1809, "being of perfect sense and memory" beloved wife Rosamand Taylor, tract of land beginning on the south side of Tar River at the mouth of the Red Oak Spring Branch then up the branch to the Spring then a south course too the road then down the road to David Winstead's line then along the said Winstead line to the (river) then up the said (river) to the place where begun at containing 300 acres, two negroes Jeary and Vilet during her life, feather bed and furniture; son Arthur Taylor- land beginning on the south side of Tar River at the mouth of a gut about 20 yards below Dinah Poulan's landing then a strait course to a new marked corner red oak near the road then up the road to Wilson Taylor, Sr. line then along said Taylor's line to the river then down the river to place begun at, about 60 acres; son Simon Taylor- tract begun on the south side of Tar River at the mouth of Dickerson's Branch then up the said branch to the second strand that runs into the said Dickerson's branch then up the said strand across the road to a hickory standing on the apple orchard marked fore and after then a south course to the back line then along said back line of David Winstead to said Winstead other line then along the said line to the river then up the river to place begun at, about 150 acres; Son Simon Taylor not to interfere with land lent to my wife; Son Drury- the rest of the land that I have not given away, he is not to interfere with that part of the land lent to my wife, negro boy, Toney; Grandson John C. Taylor, $50 silver; estate not given away to be divided among my children Arthur, Simon and Drury, signed Drury Taylor, executor Arthur Taylor, Simon Taylor, Simon Taylor, wit. (?) Hatcher, Edward Taylor, Henry W.T. Poulan. 12-10-99 CTC. Taylor, Hardy, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 15 Sep 1809, proved Nov. Ct. 1809, "being of perfect mind and memory", sister Selah Drake- all my right and tittle to a negro woman named Chaney, brother Boyakin Taylor- all my right and title in a negro man named Ben and also King and Gilford; brother Samuel- negro boy named Eley also boy Jordan during my mother's natural life and after her death Samuel to have the one half of said negro, Jordan and also I give unto my brother Samuel one negro woman named Nancy and one boy named Ralph and one other negro it being the last child of said negro woman, Nancy, be it a boy or girl; mother Sarah Wren- negro woman named Cyer; rest of estate to be sold to pay my debts; any money left after paying debts to brother Samuel; if money not sufficient to pay debts, difference to come from Samuel's legacies; "I also disallow of any other heir or heirs coming in for any part of my estate." signed Hardy Taylor, executor Samuel Taylor, wit. Micajah Bridgers, Monford (Withighby). 12-10-99 CTC. Taylor, Harry, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 1 May 1788, proved Nov. Ct. 1788, "sick and weak in body, but (through mercy) enjoying my reasonable senses and memory", son Ethelred Taylor and his heirs- three tracts of land in Franklin Co. on the waters of Turkey Creek, one purchased from James Bradley, one from Thomas Glover and one from Arthur Bowen (total of 802 acres), one negro man, Isham, girl, Charity, boy, Israel, boy, Simon, boy, Ben, formerly the property of Solomon Hayes, stock; daughter Elizabeth Boddie- negro woman, Hannah, man, Ralph, girl, Cloe, stock and furniiture, daughter Celia Taylor- negro woman, Dinah and her girl child, Temp, boy, Lewis, stock and furniture; son Samuel- negro man, Membridge, girl, Ptience, girl, Olive, boy, Abberd; son Harry negro boy, Minor, girl, Alce, woman, Moll, boy, Charles; son Hardy- negro man, Jordan, girl, Nance; son John Taylor negro boy, Bobb, girl (??); son Boykin Taylor negro boy, Balaam, girl, Luce; grandson Elijah Boddie negro girl, Agg; well beloved wife Sarah Taylor during her natural life- land and plantation where I now live and at her death it to be divided among my three sons, viz Hardy, John and Boykin Taylor, also to wife during her the term aforesaid negro woman and her increase named (Suck) , woman, (Siah), girl, Chana, man, Ben and at her death they to be divided among my three sons, Hardy, John and Boykin, also lend wife furniture and personal items (listed); remaining estate to be sold and proceeds divided among my five youngest sons and daughter- Samuel, Harry, Hardy, John, Boykin, (??); signed Harry Taylor (mark), executors son Ethelred Taylor and beloved friend William Lancaster, wit. William Lancaster, Theophilus Odam (T), Roger Rogers (mark). 12-10-99 CTC. Taylor, John C., 27 Jun 1883, 18 Oct 1888, Son Alsey Taylor- 101 acres where I now live on. Son George D. Taylor- balance of land where I now live; should he die without issue by his wife, then said land to my daughters. Son Joel Taylor- 100 acres deeded to him 17 July 1869. son Jno. R. Taylor- 80 ½ acres deeded to him 15 Sep 1868. Daughter W. Frances Taylor- bed, bedstead, clothing, chest. Remainder of estate to all my daughter. Ex. son Jno. Taylor, wit. J.J.B. Vick Sr., R.C. Dixon. Wills of Nash Co, NC, 1849-1900, Dr. Stephen Bradley, v2.. Taylor, J.J.D.W., Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 30 Oct 1893, proved 28 June 1897, "of sound mind and memory", wife Sallie Taylor- one third of my lands for her natural life and after her death equally divided between all her children by me, to my two oldest children, Elizabeth Harriett Taylor and George D. Taylor, $1 each to be their only portion, to my three oldest children by my first wife, viz. John Quency Taylor, Jesse C. Taylor and Rosa Taylor- all the rest of my real estate to be equally divided, signed J.J.D.W. Taylor, executor "trusty friend" William C. Ferrell, wit. (V) B. Carter, E.R. Brinkley, (W) D. Carter. Letters Testimentary list assets at $6000 ($4500 real estate and $2500 personal), heirs Elizabeth H. Taylor, Geo. W. Taylor, John Q. Taylor, Jesse C. Taylor, Rose Taylor, Lulan (M or W) Taylor, Lessie Taylor, Joseph B. Taylor Willis A. Taylor and Sallie Taylor. 12-10-99 CTC. Taylor, James, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 4 May 1796, proved Aug Ct. 1796, non-cupative will, "This day came Hardy Morgin before me and made oath that James Taylor the third day of this instant on his death bed called on him and defined his estate should be disposed of as follows that after his just debts was discharged that his bed he gave to his granddaughter Zilfe, he desired that Ferelize his daughter should have all his cattle he had out on stock at John Parkes he also desired that his daughter Patsey should have all his cattle at home but one small ( ) stear he gave to his son, John, he also gave his hat to his son John, his sheep hogs and household furniture to be equally divided between his two daughters Ferelize and Patsey, he also said the (3 words) his cloaths they might do what they wood with them. Wm. Hammons. 12-10-99 CTC. Taylor, John, will date 28 Sep. 1794, date recorded May Ct. 1796, “sick and weak of body”, son Dempsey Taylor- land where he now lives; negro girl Chery, livestock, etc. Son William Taylor- land where he now lives, wench Sall, livestock. son John Taylor- part of the land I purchased from Robert Vick joining Bogg Branch; girl Jenna, livestock, etc. Wife Ruth Taylor- lend to her man Daniel, girl Rachal, livestock, etc. (with revision to my son Wiley); to have the care of the children mentioned below until they come of age. Daughter Delilah Taylor- boy Isaac, bed and furniture, etc. Daughter Elizabeth Taylor- girl Lucy, bed and furniture, etc. Daughter Judah Taylor- boy Tom, bed and furniture, etc. Son Wiley Taylor- 279 acres where I now live and grist mill; part of and I purchased from Robert Vick on north side of Tosenot Swamp; also 200 acres on south side of said swamp joining Strickland Stalons; girl Rachal, etc., after my wife’s death. Ex. sons Deemps Taylor, William Taylor, John Taylor, wit. Wilson Taylor, Jacob Wheeler, Richard Dean (X). Wills of Nash Co, NC, 1777-1848, Dr. Stephen Bradley, v1. Taylor, Jno. C. Taylor, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 27 (Jun) 1883, proved 18 Oct 1888, “sound mind, memory and understanding”, beloved son Alsey M. Taylor, 101 acres of land so as to include my dwelling house where I now live and all out buildings; beloved son George (D) Taylor, the remainder of said tract of land on which I now live for and during his natural life and then to his legal heirs if any begotten upon the body of his (now living*) wife, if no heirs, land to be sold and equally divided among my daughters who may then be living and if departed to their legal heirs; to my son (Joel) Taylor, all that tract of land (100 acres) which he has a deed dated July 17, 1869; son Jno. R. Taylor all that land for which he has a deed (80 ½ acres) dated 15 Sept. 1868; daughter Frances (W) Taylor her choice of bed, stid and bed furniture, clothing & chist; executor to sell the remainder of my property and divided amount between al my daughters whose names are mentioned or not mentioned in this will. Deeds to my sons Joel Taylor and Jno. R. Taylor are deeds of gift; the two words “now living” in two different places in this will were marked out was done before the signing of this will, signed Jno. C. Taylor (X), executor Joel Taylor, wit. J.J.B. Vick, Sen., R.C. Dixon. NC State Archives, 1-6-00. Taylor, Josiah, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 8 Dec 1846, proved Feb Ct. 1847, “being of sound mind”, executor “my friend” Benjamin Mann, estate to be equally divided between my sister Mary Mann Winnifred Taylor and my brother Kinchen Taylor, signed Josiah Taylor (no mark), wit. Wm. E. Bellamy, Wm. Dozier. Probate signed by (F) M. Taylor, CCC. NC State Archives, 1-6-00. Apparently two sisters mentioned. Taylor, Kinchen, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 3 Feb (1851), proved ???????, executor my son, Kinchen C. Taylor and Jacob Ing; Samuel L. Arrington to be “guardian for all my children that may be of infant age”; “of sound and perfect memory”, wife Mary Taylor during her life of widowhood the tract of land where I now reside called the (Nicholson) land also the tract I purchased of Rebeccah Hilliard adjoining the same and negroes “Big, Tom, and Little Tom, and Clary also all household and kitchen furniture with the exception of one bed and furniture to each of my children by my wife Mary; to my wife Mary negroes Lucinda, Jane, Washington and Elline, carriage and match horses (some other stock and personal property); to my grandchildren of my son Nicholson Taylor$1 each and all I have advanced them, to my grandchildren of my daughter Eliza Braddy, $1 each and all I have advanced them; to my granddaughter of Mary Mann, $1; to my daughter Winnifred (Rosser) wife of William (Rosser) negoes Sam, Cassa, Harriett, Rosetta Berry and Daniel; to my son Kinchen C. Taylor, the tract of land called the Duncan Cain land on which he now lives, also the tract called the Hines land adjoining the same, also negroes Isham, Fany and child, Sandy and Simon now in his possession; to my daughter Caroline Knight, wife of Wm. K. Knight, the tract of land called the Garret Land and Wm. Dozier land, negroes Haley, Hasty, Amy and Glascow, (Alp??), and Susan valued at $3870 to be allowed as part of her portion of my estate; to sons Henry A. Taylor and Benjamin R. Taylor the Baldy Cain Tract, the Powell tract and the Crowell tract valued at $2500 to be equally divided between them and allowed as part of their share of my estate; sons John A. Taylor and Thomas Taylor (middle name illegible) the C. Powell tract of land and the N. Powell tract and the mill tract, all valued at $2250 to be equally divided between them and allowed as part of their share; son William C. Taylor the home tract & Hilliard tract loaned to my wife after the termination of the loan, valued at $1000 to be allowed in part of his share also all my part of the estate of William C. Taylor dec’d; to my daughter Lucy H. Taylor the tract of land called the Wheeliss tract valued at $500 as part of her share; to my daughter Elizabeth Taylor the tract called the Nines tract valued at $400 as part of her share; residue to be equally divided among my children (to wit: Henry A. Taylor, Benjamin R. Taylor, John A. Taylor, Thomas H. Taylor, William C. Taylor, Lucy H. Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Caroline Knight and all the children that my be born before my death or within ten months after, having reference to what they have at value received; signed Kinchin Taylor, wit. William T. Bryan, Tarlton Taylor. Kinchin’s signature is scribbled; not same as will. Taylor, Maranda, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 28 Mar 1854, proved Nov Ct 1854, “of sound mind and memory”, executor my trusty friend Matthew Wilder; beloved son Ruffin Taylor- $1; beloved son Bennet Taylor- $1; beloved daughter Lucy Williams- $1; beloved son (Dennis) Taylor- $1; beloved son Dempsey Taylor- $1; beloved grandson- Joseph Taylor- 1 ( ) heifer and her increase; granddaughter Jane Taylor, my feather bed; beloved granddaughter Mary Taylor feather bed; beloved grandson Calvin Taylor my cart wheels; balance of my estate to be sold and proceeds divided among my grandchildren (Balin) Taylor, James Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Zadoc Taylor, signed Marenda Taylor (X), wit. Benjamin Bilbo, Matthew Wilder. Court refused to admit will for probate because Matthew Wilder was a witness and executor. 1-6-00. Taylor, Rosaman, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 19 Apr 1827, proved Aug Ct 1829, “being very old and feeble”; executor George Cooper, being “anxious to dispose of my worldly goods” “amongst my blood relations”- all my negro slaves (Porte, Harriett, Yancy, Isaac, America, Mingo, Milly, Harry, (Granberry) to be equally divided between George Cooper, William Cooper and John Deans; my land which I have deeded to George Cooper; all other property divided among George Cooper, William Cooper and John Deans; executor to carry on suit in Nash court between myself and the heirs of Saml. Winstead, if suit is lost, damages to be paid from my money, signed Rosaman Taylor (X), wit. (either A. or Hy Blount), Abraham Evans. 1-6-00. Taylor, Wilson, Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 21 Jan 1827, proved May Ct 1827, executor Duncan York of Nash Co.; beloved wife Elizabeth- my two slaves Jack and Chunk and the youngest child of said Chunk, during her lifetime and then divided among my surviving lawful heirs, also one horse (and other personal property), also land and plantation during her life or widowhood and then to my son Calvin; also to Calvin three negroes Burwell, (Orrell) and Philis; have already given son Asa two negroes and a tract of land; to daughter Polly my negro woman (Darcas) and her male child Jacob and a female servant named (Waity), mare Lazy, bed and furniture; remainder of property to be sold and proceeds equally divided among wife and children, signed Wilson Taylor (mark); signed in Raleigh, wit. Jas. M. Henderson, J.D. Barr, G. Bobbitt. 1-6-00. Taylor, W.T., Nash Co. Will file, CR.069.801.8, 30 Mar 1900, proved 15 July 1902, to Charles (Barffot), son of my daughter Zilly $20; remainder of my estate to be equally divided between my lawful heirs; wife Mary J. Taylor to have dower to hold during her natural life except Charles (B ); son L.S. Taylor to have his share of my real estate where he now lives; daughter Amie Taylor to have one cow and calf, $15, bed and furniture; daughter Lucy E. Winstead - bed and furniture; heirs to account for amounts I have them charged with; signed W.T. Taylor, wit. Jas. B. Rice, O.C. Nelms, Joseph Collins. 1-6-00.