ONSLOW COUNTY, NC - WILL BOOK A - James Walton, Sr., 10 Dec 1813
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Record of Wills, Book A
1800-1825
Onslow County, North Carolina

In the name of God, Amen:  I James Walton (Sr.) of the County of Onslow and 
State of North Carolina, being sick of body but of perfect mind and memory and 
knowing that all men has once to die, I do recommend my soul to God who gave 
it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the 
descrition of my executors after nominate and as for what worldly goods it has 
been pleased God to give me I dispose of in the following manner, that is to 
say first of all my will directs is that as much of my perishable property 
resold as will pay all my just debts such as can best be spared.
ITEM: I first of all lend to my beloved son John Walton my land lying on the 
southeast side of Siprius during her natural life and at her decease to return 
to the other two boys James and George Walton or either of them that is then 
living.
I give and bequeath to my sons James Walton (Jr.) and George Walton all my 
lands to be equally divided between the said James Walton (Jr.) and George 
Walton and if either James Walton (Jr.) or George Walton dies within the age 
of twenty-one years then the other is to have the hole of the land.
I also give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Yaunous, Chaney Walton, & 
Rosey Walton one feather bed a piece and all the rest of my property I lend to 
my beloved wife Younous Walton during her natural life or widowhood I revoke 
all other wills establishing this to be my last will land testament.

Lastly of all I nominate Edward Williams, Esq., and William King as executors 
to this my last will and testament whereas I have hereunto set my hand and 
seal in the presents of us, December 10th day 1813.

					James Walton Senior (seal)

TEST:
Edward Hardy
Amos Walton


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