Orange County NcArchives Wills.....Barber, William January 31, 1833 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ben Franklin ben.franklin.ffru@gmail.com May 2024 Source: Loose Will, NC Archives CR 073.801, Will Book Volume E, pages 294-296 Written: January 31, 1833 Recorded: May 1833 Testator: William Barber In the name of God Amen I William Barber of the County of Orange and State of N. Carolina, being of sound mind and memory (blessed be God for the same) do make and publish this my last Will and Testam- -ent in manner and form following, -- That is to say, First I give and bequeath my body to the Earth from whence it was taken and my soul to the Lord who gave it --- Item first I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Barber, the mansion House and one third of my tract of Land attached to it during her life -- My Will further is that while she rem- -ains my Widow that she has the whole use and benefit of all my Land containing one hundred Acres, together with all my stock of Cattle Hogs & sheep, House hold and Kitchen fur- -niture, Waggon farming Utensils of every description, with a proviso that she raises my Infant Daughter Jane Barbour, clear of any expenses, until she is twenty one Years of age or marries, that she causes her to be learned to read and write &c in common order but if said wife should fail to do so my Will is that my Executor who shall here after be named, shall at any time after my death, think proper to sell one half of a wheat Fann in company with Isaac Griffith also one half of a Cross cut saw, in company with Andrew McCauley and as much of any other property than can be best spared off the premises and also a Negroe girl by the [page 2] Name of Edna to pay my Just debts & school my daughter, and my Will further is that my beloved wife, Sarah Barber shall have the sorrel Monroe mare, and the black Tibb mare, and their increase and benefit untill said daughter Jane shall come of age or marry and then and at that time she shall make an equal division of all the stock that then shall be on hand (Viz) Horses --- Cattle sheep & Hogs, Household and Kitchen furniture, and my Will further is that at my wifes death, that all she is then in possession of go to my daughter Jane, if living, if not to the heirs of her body if any, if no heirs to my son James Barber, or the heirs of his body and my Will further is that my beloved wife have the use and benefit of my Negroe woman Hannah during her life, or my widow, unless she may think proper to make an equal divide with my said daughter Jane, at marriage, and all the property at her death, that she was in possession of at that time, to return back to my said daughter or her heirs if any Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane a Negroe boy by the name of Nathan to be hers forever, but my will further is that said Nathan continue to live with my be loved wife and serve her to help raise my said daughter until she marries or comes of age ---------- Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my son James Barber the tract of Land whereon he now lives, also his horse saddle [page 3] Saddle and bridle & Cow all which he is now in possession of ---- And lastly I con- -stitute and appoint my worthy friend John W. Wilson executor of this my last Will and Testament, in witness whereof I have here- -unto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date first above written, signed sealed and delivered this 31st day of Janu- -ary Annodomini 1833 Witness Caleb Wilson William Barber (seal) Jurat (seal) A N Watson Jno. Wilson qualified [Will Book Volume E, page 294] In the name of God Amen I William Barbee of the County of Orange and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory (blessed be God for the same) do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, That is to say, First I give and bequeath my body to the Earth from Whench[whence] it was taken and my soul to the Lord who gave it [Will Book Volume E, page 295] Item first I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Barbee the man =sion House and one third of my tract of Land attached to it during her life My Will further is that while she remains my Widow that she has the Whole use and benefit of all my Land containing one hundred Acres together with all my stock of Cattle Hogs & Sheep House hold and Kitchen ferniture Waggon farming Utensils of every description with a proviso that she raises my infant Daughter Jane Barbee clear of any expenses until she is twenty one Years of age or Marries, that she ca[u]ses her to be learned to read and write &c in common order but if said wife should fail to do so my will is that my Executor who shall hereafter be named shall at any time after my death think proper to sell one half of a Wheat Fann in company with Isaac Griffith also one half of a Cross cut saw, in company with Andrew McCauley and as much of any other property than can be best spared off the [x-out] premises and and[sic] also a negro girl by the Name of Edna to pay my Just debts & school my daughter and my Will further is that my beloved wife Sarah Barbee shall have the sorrel Monroe Mare, and the black Tibb mare, and there[sic] increase and benefit until said daughter Jane shall come of age or marry and then and at that time she shall make an equel Division of all the stock that then shall be on hand (Viz) Horses Cattle sheep & hogs House hold & Kitchen ferniture and my Will further is that at my Wifes death that all she is then in possession of go to my daughter Jane if living if not to the heirs of her body if any if no heirs to my son James Barbee, or the heirs of his body And my will further is that my beloved Wife have the use and benefit, of my negro Woman Hannah during her life, or my widow unless she may think proper to make an equal division with my said daughter Jane at Marriage ~~ and all the property at her death that she was in possession of at that time to return back to my said daughter or her heirs if any Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane a negro boy by the name of Nathan to be hers forever but my will further is that said Nathan continue to live with my beloved Wife and serve her to help raise my said daughter until she marries or comes of age (Item 3rd) I give and bequeath to my son James Barbee the Tract of Land whereon he now lives, also his horse Saddle and bridle & Cow all Which he is now in possession of And lastly I Constitute and appoint my Worthy friend John W. Wilson executor of this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date first above written signed sealed and delivered this 31st day of January Annodomini 1833 Witness Caleb Wilson William Barbee (seal) A N Watson [Will Book Volume E, page 296] Orange County May Term 1833 The Execution of the foregoing last Will and testament of William Barbee Decd. was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Caleb Wilson and An. Watson the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded At the same time John W Wilson the Executor therein named appeared in open [Court] and qualified Accordingly Test Additional Comments: Will Book Volume E, pages 294-296 Recorded May 1833 Left margin of first page somewhat obscured by Conservators Tape, but the restorer has very carefully and helpfully rewritten the original script over the top of the tape. Estate Papers comprise nine pages and are found in a folder labeled "Barber, William (1833)". Inventory of the good & Chattels of the Estate of William Barber Decd. Jul the 20th 1833...One Hundred & Seventy five dollars for sale of Negroes... No family history found.