Northampton County, NC - Wills - FUTRELL, Jesse-1867

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Jesse Futrell Will

In the name of God, Amen. I Jesse Futrell of the County of Northampton
and State of North Carolina being old and feeble, but of sound mind and
memory, do make this my last will and testament. First, after paying
any just debts, I loan all my property of every description to my wife
Abegail Futrell during her life.

Secondly, At the death of my wife I give and bequeath to my daughter
Sally Brazell the first choice of hay (?) beds, bedstraw and furniture,
to her and her heirs. Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my daughter
Martha Ann Vaughan the bed, bedstraw and furniture which she now has in
her possession, to her and her heirs.

Fourthly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Wade one bed, bedstraw
and furniture, Fifthly, I give and bequeath to the children of my
deceased son Henry Futrell fifteen dollars.

Sixthly, I give and bequeath to my son Jesse J. Futrell fifteen dollars
to him and his heirs.

Seventhly, I give and bequeath to my grandson John Futrell son of Henry
Futrell decd., my shot gun to him and his heirs.

Eightly, The balance of my property of every description, I wish to be
sold and divided between all my living children to share and share
alike, and if any are dead leaving children, then the parent's* portion
or one share to such children, to them and their heirs.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th May
1867.

                                                     his
Signed, sealed and acknowledged                 Jesse x Futrell (Seal)
in presence of Jno. B. Odom                          mark
K.W. Arrington

*this originally said "father's" portion, was crossed out, and
"parent's" written in the margin.

Transcribed by M. Schisel with thanks to Susie Strand for providing a
copy of the will.

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