Newhanover County NcArchives Wills.....Newman, Stephen 1785
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Written: 1785

In the Name of God Amen, I Stephen Newman of the Town of Wilmington and State of 
No. Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of 
this life think proper to make and ordain this my last will and testament in 
manner and form following Viz.

Imprimis I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Parker Newman my house and lot in 
the Town of Brunswick with all the buildings and appurtenances thereunto 
belonging to his own proper use and behoof for ever.

Item It is my will and desire that my whole estate afterwards both real and 
personal shall be sold to the best advantage and equally divided between my son 
Stephen Parker and daughter Ann Newman share and share alike to be paid them 
when they come of age or marry and in case of the death of either the survivor 
to have and enjoy all the portion of the deceased.

I hereby nominate and appoint Mr. John Fergus and Mr. Thos. Davis my true and 
lawful executors to this my last will revoking all former or other wills by me 
made confirming this only to be my true and last will.
                       
                                         Stephen P. Newman

Signed sealed and acknowledged in the present of us 
Will Lord
John Rogers

January Term 1785
The within last will and testament of the late Stephen Newman was exhibited in 
Court and the evidences being dead Henry Hoskins deposed that he believed the 
named signed Stephen Newman to be the proper hand writing of him the said 
Stephen Newman. Also Jno. Walker deposed that he believed the name signed Wm. 
Lord as evidence thereto to be the hand writing of him the said Wm. Lord. At 
same time Jno. Fergus qualified as executor to the said will agreeable to law.
Thos. Maclain  Clk

Recorded in Book C page 312 by order of court at September Term 1845

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Source: NC Archives
New Hanover County, NC Wills
CR 070.801.75

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