Northampton County, NC - Wills - William Burn-1793

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William Burn’s Will

Record Book 2, page 43, Northampton Co., NC

In the name of God Amen I William Burn of Northampton County and State of
North Carolina, do make constitute and ordain this to be my last Will and 
Testament, in manner and form following Viz first I recommend my body to the
Earth from whence it came, and my Soul to God that gave it and for the 
preventing and disputes that may arise I make and ordain this my last Will 
and Testament in manner and form following Viz

First, I give and bequeath to my son Barnaba Burn all my working Tools such 
as hand saw, Chizels, Wedges & one Iron pott one Mare one feather bed and
furniture.

2nd,  I give to my Son William Burn one bed and furniture one Iron pott and
one Bay Horse.

3rd,  I give to my Son in law Jiles Parker one Rone Horse one feather bed and
furniture.

4th,  I give to my Son James Burn one feather bed and furniture; all my stock
of Cattle, after my wifes decease, I leave to be equally divided between
Barnaba & William and Jiles, I give to my wife Elizabeth one pewter Dish one
Bason, five plates eight Spoons. Lastly I do nominate Jiles Parker and
Barnaba Burn to be my executor to this my last Will & Testament hereby
depending on them to truly and honestly fulfill the same. In Witness whereof
I the said William Burn hath hereunto set my Hand and Seal this 20th day of
October 1793.

Signed Sealed & Delivered                  William (his mark) Burn a Seal
In the presence of
Robert (x) Parker, John Davis

Northampton County S__
March Court 1794

This Will of William Burn, decd. was proved by the Oath of Robert Parks and
John Davis at the same time Jiles Parker and Barnaba Burn qualified as 
Executors thereof. Ordered to be certified and recorded.
                                                         
Witness 
Haynes, CC     

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