Northampton County, NC - Wills - Fly, Emelius-1831 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Faith G. Flythe Northampton Co. Will Book 4, page 85: Emelius Fly's Will. In the name of God amen. I Emelius Fly being weak in boddy but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First- I lend unto my daughter Polley Friar the property of mine she has in possession for and during her natural live and at her death I give and bequeath the same to her surviving children to be equally divided between them share and share alike; the before mentioned property consists of two feather beds and furniture one loom six chairs two pots one table two dishes half dozen plates three tubs three pails & one spinning wheel Secondly- My will and desire is that the whole of the residue of my property be sold and the money arising from such sale after paying my just debts be equally divided between my wife Nancy and my children herein named John Fly, William Fly, Winefred Fly, Ann Fly, Elizah Hedgpath, Polley Friar, and Nancy Fly to them and their heirs forever Thirdly and lastly. I constitute my son John Fly whole and sole executor to this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 30th day of Oct. 1831. Signed, sealed & acknowledged Emelius X Fly In presence of: Wm H Barnes mark Northampton County- Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions December Term AD 1831 This last will and Testament of Emelius Fly decd. was exhibited in open court and proved in due form of Law by the Oath of William H Barnes, the subscribing witness thereto, whereupon John Fly the Executor therein named qualified as such as the Law directs- Ordered to be certified & Recorded. Teste Richd H Weaver, Clk. ============================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. The electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ==============================================================