ONSLOW COUNTY, NC - WILL BOOK 1 - Solemon Melton Sr., 10 Aug 1832
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SOLEMON MELTON WILL
State of North Carolina
County of Onslow
Will Book 1

In the name of God Amen.  I, Solemon Melton Sr., of the County of Onslow, in 
the State of North Carolina, do make and ordain this to be my last will and 
testament in manner and form as follows, (viz.).
I loan to my dear beloved wife Esther Melton, the whole of my estate, both 
real and personal, during her natural existence or widowhood. (Illegible) to 
be hired out at her own proposals after paying my debts and the decease of the 
aforementioned Esther Melton, each and every part and particle of my estate 
both real and personal to the value of ten cents to be equally divided between 
my children.  I publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, 
hereby revoking all others and former wills by me at any time heretofore made, 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this August 10th day 
AD 1832.
(signed his mark) Solemon Melton.

Signed Sealed (illegible) in the presence of us
Danl. G. Melton
J. O. Melton
Reuben Melton

Onslow County, In Court November Term 1832.  Then was the will of Solemon 
Melton proven by the oath of Danl. G. Melton & Reuben Melton and David Melton 
obtained letters of administration "(illegible) testament--- (anne?)
D. W. Sanders, clk