ONSLOW COUNTY, NC - WILL BOOK A - Benjamine Shepard, 31 Aug 1805
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Record of Wills, Book A
1800-1825
Onslow County, North Carolina

In the name of God, Amen:  I Benjamine Shepard of Onslow County, being of 
sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be God this 31st day of August in 
the year of our Lord 1805, I do make and publish this my last will and 
testament in manner following, that is to say, first of all I desire to be 
buried in a Christian like manner and all my just debts and funeral charges to 
be paid.
ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son Jenkins Shepard fifteen shillings, to him, 
his heirs and assigns forever.
ITEM: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Lillie Shepard all my land and 
plantation whereon I now live, also my household and kitchen furniture, my 
horses, bridle and saddle, also all my plantation tools and all my hogs and 
cattle, also all the rest of my ungiven property if any unmentioned to her, 
her heirs or assigns forever.

And hereby make and ordain my brother George Shepard executor and my beloved 
wife Lillie Shepard my executrix of this my last will and testament in witness 
whereof I, the said Benjamin Shepard, have to this my last will and testament 
set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

Benjamine Shepard (seal)

Signed sealed published and declared by the said Benjamine Shepard, the 
testator, as his last will and testament in the presence of us who were 
present at the time of signing and sealing thereof.

Test:
John Jones
Elizabeth (her X mark) Shepard

ONSLOW COUNTY: In court October term 1805, this will was duly proved in open 
court by John Jones and George Shepard, the executor, therein qualified.  He 
ordered he have letters testamentary.
Nath Loomis, C.C.