Northampton County NcArchives Wills.....Giddens, Thomas 1764
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Source: Will Book A
Written: 1764

NOTHAMPTON COUNTY, NC 
WILL BOOK A 
Thomas Giddens, 7Feb 1764

In the name of God, Amen I Thomas Giddens of 
Northampton County, being very sick and weak of body but of perfect 
sense and memory do make constitute ordain and appoint this
my last will and testament herby revoking all other made by me.
Therefore, First I recommend my soul to Almighty God, & Body
To the earth from whence it came, desiring decent. Christian like 
Burial at the discretion of my executrice and as for my worldly 
Estate which it hath pleased God to bestow on me. I give in manner 
And as followeth (Viz)

Item I give unto my beloved wife Seymour Giddens the
Plantation where I now dwell while my son comes to age. If she
Should not marry, but if she should marry to choose his
Guardian. I leave a piece of my land to be sold lying over the 
Road bound upon Richard Smith and Elizabeth Donly to the 
Highest bidder.

Item I give to Thomas Donly one great Coat. And the rest
Of estate equally divided at her death or marriage between 
She and my children

Item I give to my wife half my land during her life
I leave Josiah Donly my Executor; whereof I have hereunto set
My hand & seal seventh day of February anno domini 1764

Caleb Scott                          Thomas Giddens
Abel Stott

At a court held for Northampton County the 
13th Day Of March 1764
This will was proved by the oaths of Caleb Scott and Abel Stott 
The witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Teste
Griffen Smith

An Inventory of the Goods & Chattels Thomas Giddens dec
Appraised by the subscribers (viz)

(Items Listed)

Thomas Fisher Sen.
Richard Smith
Baily Scott
Josiah Donly

At a Court Held for Northampton County the
8th day of May 1764
This Inventory & appraisement of the estate 
Of Thomas Giddens decd was returned by Josiah Donly 
His executor and ordered to be recorded

Teste: Griffen Smith

Account of the sales of the Estate of Thomas Giddens dec

(only people purchasing listed)
 
Benjamin Dixon
Obedience Parramore 
William Wilson (Tailor)
Elizebeth Donly
David Dustin
Seymour Giddens
Henry Stott
Edmund Core
Richard Garris
Thomas Face
Reubin Dennis
Solomon Scott
Thomas Luke
Anne Belote
Josiah Donly
Caleb Scott
John Dennis
John Thomas
Richard Booth
John Watter
Hezekiah Belote
Jonathon Stott
Able Stott
Isaiah Clegg
John Matthew

At Court Held for Northampton County the 8th Day of May 1764
This Account of sales of the estate of Thomas Giddens dec
Was exhibited and sworn by Isaiah Donty his executor and
Ordered to be recorded

Teste Griffin Smith


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