ORANGE COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Isaac Holden, 12 Oct 1820
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In the name of God Amen, I, Isaac Holden of the State of North Carolina and 
County of Orange being of sound mind and memory do make this my last Will and 
Testament in manner of form following, to wit:
Imprimus. My will and desire is that all my just debt be paid as quickly as 
feasible.
Item. I will and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife, Elizabeth Holden, the 
lands and plantation whereon I now live containing One hundred & Eighty Seven 
acres, together with the stock of hogs belonging to the same; my stock of 
sheep and cattle, one horse, plow and ....., all the stock of geese and 
poultry, all the household and kitchen furniture, three negroes called Phillis 
about the age of thirty years, Peter about the age of Twenty two years, and 
Peggy about the age of Eight years, to be disposed of as she may think proper.
Item. I will and bequeath to my Son, Thomas W. Holden, my mills on Eno River 
and two hundred acres of land adjoining thereto to him, his heirs & assigns 
forever upon that express condition that he shall pay into my Estate the sum 
of four thousand five hundred Dollars as follows .... Three Thousand dollars 
the end of two years after my decease and the residue at the time my son Isaac 
arrives to the age of Twenty one years.
Item. My will & desire is that all the residue of my Estate both real and 
personal be sold and the proceeds thereof with the price of the mill and land 
belonging thereto be equally divided amongst and between my children Thomas W. 
Holden, Sally Holden, Elizabeth Holden, William Holden, Mary Holden, Harriett 
Holden and Isaac Holden share & share alike. Lastly I constitute and appoint 
my loving wife Elizabeth Holden, Executrix, my son Thomas W. Holden and my 
friend John Taylor as Executors of this my last Will & Testament ratifying & 
confirming this only as my last Will & Testament.
In Witness whereof I do hereto set my hand & seal this 12th October 1820.

				Isaac Holden

Signed Sealed published and pronounced as his
last will & testament in our presence.
Tho. J. Traddis, Thomas Holden, J. Fanlon