ONSLOW COUNTY, NC - WILL BOOK 1 - Thadeus Craig, 16 Jun 1827 ==================================================================== 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. These 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Beverly Cole ==================================================================== THADEUS CRAIG WILL State of North Carolina County of Onslow Will Book 1 In the Name of God Amen I Thadeus Craig being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory to make and ordain this my last will & testament in manner & form following: First, I lend to my wife Jemimah and my son John Craig all my lands during my wife's natural life & all the rest of my property after paying my just debts….. to support & scool my young children. Secondly, after the death of my wife, I give to my son John Craig one half of my lands containing the place where I now live and the other half to my other younger sons, Joseph Williams and Henry Craig. Thirdly, I appoint my son John Craig and my wife Jamimah my executors to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand , seal this 16th day of June 1827. (signed his mark) Thadeus Craig In the presence of Danl Ambrose John Gornto John Craig Qualified Onslow County in Court August term 1827 This will of Thadeus Craig was duly proved by Daniel Ambrose & John Gornto & John Craig, one of the executors herein named affirmed in open court & was qualified agreeably to law. Danl' Ambrose, clk