Orange County NcArchives Wills.....Jones, Nicholas May 3, 1830 ************************************************ 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 216-219 Written: May 3, 1830 Recorded: May 1830 Testator: Nicholas Jones In the name of God Amen. I Nicholas Jones of the county of Orange and State of North Carolina, being of perfict sound mind and memory, thanks be to Almighty God for kind mercy's, but am low in bodily health; and well knowing that all persons are once to die . do make and ordain this instrument of writing as my last will and testament in manner and form as follows Towit I in the first place I[sic] will my soul to God, And my body to the mother dust from whence it originated. - My will is that after my death I may be decently buried at the discretion of my executors herein after named. - Item 1st I lend unto my beloved wife Nancy Jones a part of the land I possess in the county of Orange said state including the homestead To.wit. Beginning at the corner between Samuel Evan's and myself it being his south west corner, running thence south until it strikes the great road from Oxford to Hillsborough. Thence eastwardly along said road to the cross fence, that now exists between the Bowling place now called and the first field nearest the homestead. Thence southwardly along said cross fence to the woods. Thence due south to the lands of the late Ephraim Carrington Decd.. Thence eastwardly and various other courses to the begin= =ning, it is to be distinctly understood to be all the lands that I am seized and possessed of, lying East of the first named line and lines in the county of Orange. - Also two negroe slave's Towit negroe man Sci and negroe woman Thamar, also three head of horses To. wit. Snip Bounce and the selection filly. Also all the necessary house= =hold and Kitchen furniture, also plantation utensils suff= =cient for her force. One still, also the apple Orchard lying north of the great road leading from Oxford to Hillsborough, immediately against the house that Willis Bowling now resides in. Also one yoke of oxen & cart Five head of cattle first choice & calves. All of my stock of sheep also two sows and shoats first choice. Also one years support to be allotted and layed off to her next fall, say the 1st day of November next. Also the Thrashing machine & Gear. One cotton Gin and screw. All of which loans herein set forth is to be understood to be during the natural life or widowhood of my said beloved wife & no longer. And my will is that if my beloved wife's father [page 2] Father[sic] David Parker of Granville County said state, should die intestate that my said beloved wife shall equally divide such part of the said David Parkers estate as she may be entitled to and receive between herself and the heirs of her body at this time. And my will is in case my said beloved wife Nancy Jones should refuse to so equally divide such property or estate as she may be entitled to and receive between herself and the present heirs of her body of the estate of said David Parker in case he should die intestate . - Then and in that case she shall be deprived of all the property loaned her as herein before set forth, in the same manner as if she was to marry or die. - --- Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my son William Jones Three tracts of Land which may be called one lying and being in Granville County on nap of Reed Creek, all being in a body adjoining the lands of the Heirs of George Roberts Decd. James Roberts, Edwin Jones Senr. and others, containing four hundred and fifty aces more or less to him and his heirs forever. - --- Item 3rd. I give and bequeath unto my son Washington Jones Eight hundred dollars in cash to be paid at such time or times as may be necessary to complete his education if he continues. But in case he should quit school, he is to receive the same or such balance as may be remaining when he arrives at full age. - --- Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Polly Jones one negroe Girl by the name of Fanny to her and the lawful begotten heir of her body forever to be delivered when she arrives at full age or marry's.- --- Item 5th. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Martha Anne Jones one negro Girl by the name of Letha, to her and the lawful begotten heirs of her body forever to be delivered her, when she arrives at full age or marry's Item 6th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rebecca Jones [page 3] Rebecca Jones[sic], one negro Girl by the name of Sarah to her and her heirs lawfully begotten of her body forever to be delivered when she arrives at full age or marry's - . --- Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my son Willis Simpson Jones one tract of land lying in Orange County on the waters of Flat river. Beginning at a white oak Samuel Evan's south east corner near the horse lot, running thence south forty five degree's east to the lands of Morgan Carrington,. Thence East and many other different courses to the first station it being all the lands that I am in any wise seized and possessed of lying Eastwardly in Orange County of the first line named, to him and his heirs forever, to take possession of the same at the death or marriage of his mother, it being a part of the land loaned my wife And I do hereby constitute and appoint my brother Henry W. Jones of County of Granville and my son Washington Jones executors to this my last will and testament. - My will is that my executors shall proceed to sell all the lands that belongs to me in the County of Granville except that part that is herein give away, on such credits as they may think proper and also to sell on such credits as they may think advisable all the perishable property & chattels that is not loaned or gave away in this instrument. My executors will proceed to collect all the debts due me. - And if my executors should think or find it necessary to sell other property for the purpose of paying my debts, They are at liberty and have full power to sell any or all the negroes and lands as they may think most advisable for the purpose of meeting my debts, and on such credits as they may think proper. And do authorize both or either of my said named executors to make title or titles to the lands or other property jointly or severally. . - My will is that the residue of my property say lands & negroes not herein loaned and demised away, my executors will hire out the negroes annually and rent the lands biennially, and the proceeds as far [page 4] far[sic] as may be necessary. My will is that my children be educated and maintained with. - My will is that at the death or marriage of my beloved wife Nancy, or in case she fails to divide equally such property or estate as she may receive from her father David Parker in case he should die intestate, My property that is loaned and all other money's or property & property's of every discription that be remain= =ing after my just debts being paid, to be equally divided amongst my children William Jones, Washington Jones, Polly Jones, Martha Ann Jones, Simpson Jones, and Rebecca Jones share and share alike. My will is that if my executors should find it not necessary to sell lands and negroes for the purpose of paying my debts they will only sell the tract of Land adjoining Abner Jones, one other tract called the Lewis Moize tract. Two shares and interest in the Landish land and the Fishing Creek tract. . And I the said Nicholas Jones do publish and declare this paper writing to be my last Will and testament, annulling all other wills heretofore by me made. Given under my hand and seal. This the Third day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty. Attest. Willis Bowling } N. Jones (seal) Jno. J. Carrington } Jurat Henry W. Jones qualified [Will Book Volume E, page 216] In the name of God Amen. I Nicholas Jones of the ["State" x-out] County of Orange and State of North Carolina being of ["Sound mind" x-out] perfect Sound mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God for kind merceys, but am low in bodly health and Well knowing that all persons are once to die do make and ordain this Instrument of writing as my Last Will and Testament in manner And form as follows To.wit I in the first place I[sic] Will my soul to God and my body to the mouttern dust from Whence it orriginated. My will is that after my death I may be decently buried at the discretion of my executors herein after named. Item 1st I Lend unto my beloved Wife Nancy Jones a part of the Land I possess in the County of Orange Said State included[including] the homestead Towit. Begin[n]ing at the Corner between Samuel Evans and myself it being his South West Corner running thence South until it strikes the great road from Oxford to Hillsborough Thence eastwardly along said road to the Cross fence that now exists between the Bowling place now called & the first field nearest the homestead. Thence Southwardly along Said Cross fence to the woods. Thence due South to the Lands of the late Ephraim Carrington Decd.. Thence Eastwardly and various other courses to the begin[n]ing it is to be distinctly understood to be all the Lands that I am Seized and possessed of lying East of the first named line and lines in the County of Orange Also two negro Slaves To.wit. negro man Sci and negro woman Thamer, also Three head of Horses Towit Snip Bounce and the Selection filly Also all the necessary house hould and Kitchen furniture also plantation utensils Suffcient for hir force one Still also the apple Orchard lying north of the great road leading from Oxford to Hillsborough immediately against the House that Willis Bowling now reside[s] in Also one yoke of Oxen & Cart Five head of Cattle first choice & calves all of my Stock of Sheep ["two" x-out] also two Sows and Shoats first Choice Also one Years Support to be allotted and layed off to hir next fall Say the 1st day of November next also the Thrashing machine & Gear One Cotton Gin and Screw All of Which loans herein Set forth is to be understood to be during the natural life or Widowhood of my Said beloved wife & no longer And my Will is that if my beloved wifes Father David Parker of Granville County said State Should die intestate that my Said beloved wife Shall [equally] divide Such part of the said David Parkers estate as She may be entitled to and receive between herself and the heirs of hir body at this time and my will is in Case my Said beloved wife Nancy Jones [Will Book Volume E, page 217] Should refuse to so equally Divide Such property or estate as She may be entitled to and receive between herself and the present heirs of hir body of the estate of Said David Parker in case he should die intestate Then and in that Case She Shall be deprived of all the property loaned hir as herein before set forth in the same manner as if She was to marry or die Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my Son William Jones Three Tracts of Land which may be called one lying and being in Granville County on nap of Reed Creek all being in a body adjoining the Lands of the Heirs of George Roberts Decd. James Roberts Edwin Jones Senr. and others Containing four hundred and fifty aces mor[e] or less to him and his heirs forever Item 3rd. I gave and bequeath unto my Son Washington Jones Eight Hundred Dollars in Cash to be paid at Such time or times as may be necessary to com =plete his education if he continues But in Case he Should Quit School he is to receive the Same or Such balance as may be remaining when he arrives at full age Item 4th I give and be =qu[e]ath to my daughter Polly Jones one negro Girl by the name of Fanny to hir & the lawful begotten heir of hir body for ever to be delivered when She arrives at full age or marrys Item 5th I gave and bequeath unto my daughter Martha Anne Jones one negro Girl by the name of Letha to hir and the lawful begotten heirs of hir body forever to be delivered hir when She arrives at full age or marrys Item 6th I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Rebecca Jones one negro Girl by the name of Sarah to her and her heirs lawfully begotten of her body forever to be delivered when She arrives at full age or marrys Item 7th I give and bequeath to my son Willis Simpson Jones one Tract of Land lying in Orange County on the watters of Flat River Beginning at a white oak Samuel Evans South east corner near the horse lot running thence South forty five degrees east to the Lands of Morgan Carrington Thence East and many other different Courses to the first Station it being all the Lands that I am in any wise Seized and possessed of lying East[w]ardly in Orange County, of the first line named to him and his heirs forever to ["have" x-out] take possession of the same at the death or marriage of his mother it being a part of the Land loaned my wife And I do hereby constitute and and[sic] appoint my brother Henry W Jones of County of Granville and my Son Washington Jones Executors to this my last Will and [Will Book Volume E, page 218] Testament My Will is that my Executors Shall proceed to Sell all the Lands that belongs to me in the County of Granville except that part that is herein give away on such Credits as they may think proper And also to Sell on such Credits as they may think advisable all the perishable property and Chattels that is not loaned or gave away in this instrument My executors Will proceed to Collect all the debts due me. And if my executors Should think or find it necessary to Sell other property for the purpose of paying my debts they are at liberty and have full power to Sell any or all the negros and Lands as they may think most advisable for the purpose of meetening[sic] my debts and on Such Credits as they may think proper And do authorize both or eith[er] of ["them" x-out] my said named Executors to make title or titles to the Lands or other property Jointly or Severally My Will is that the residue of my property Say Lands & Negros not herein loaned and demised away. my Executors Will hire out the negroes annually and rent the Lands biennially and the proceeds as far as may be necessary. my will is that my Children be educated and maintained with My Will is that at the Death or marriage of my beloved Wife Nancy or incase She fails to divide Equally Such property or estate as She may receive from her Father David Parker in case he should die intestate My property that is loaned and all other moneys or property & propertys of every description that be remaining after my Just debts being paid to be Equally divided amongst my Children William Jones Washington Jones Polly Jones Martha Ann Jones Simpson Jones and Rebecca Jones Share and share alike. My Will is that if my Executors Should find it not necessary to Sell Lands and negroes for the purpose of paying my debts they will only Sell the Tract of Land adjoining Abner Jones one other Tract Called the Lewis Moize tract Two shares and Interest in the Landish land and the Fishing Creek Tract. And I the Said Nicholas Jones do publish and declare this paper Witting[writign] to be my Last Will and Testament Annulling all other Wills heretofore by me made Given under my hand and Seal This the third day of May AD One Thousand eight hundred and thirty Attest Willis Bowling N. Jones (seal) Jno. J. Carrington [Will Book Volume E, page 219] Orange County May Term 1830 The Execution of the foregoing Last Will and Testament of Nicholas Jones decd. was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Jno J. Carrington and Willis Bowling the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded At the Same time Henry W Jones one of the Executors therein named Appear[e]d in open Court and qualified accordingly Test Additional Comments: Will Book Volume E, pages 216-219 Recorded May 1830 Estate papers comprise 197 pages and are found in a folder labeled "Jones, Nicholas (1830)". Polly Jones married a Coltran. The records of slaves in these papers are primarily documenting income derived from hiring them to work for other people, due to the fact that the legatees who received them were minors, so there is no clear inventory as such. There is a lot of information in this collection, but little of it pertained to slaves or other family history. [Estate Papers - Accounts for the year 1831-1832] 23 [page number] The following will exhibit the hiring of all the negroes belo- -nging to the Estate of said Decd. for the year 1831. And payable 31st December 1831. (To Wit) Negro Willis To Thomas Carrington 48.05 48.05 " Saul To Sihon Carrington 40.05 40.05 Negro Bill " Nancy Jones Widow 20.'' 20.'' " Fanny " Ditto Ditto Widow 1.'' 1.00 " Lethy " James B. Johnson 5.25 5.25 And that Hariot and her two Children was let to the lowest bidder to Sihon Carrington for $8.90 payable the 31st December 1831 [remainder of page lists rent of land] 24[page number] The Following will exhibit The hiring of all the Negroes Belonging to The Estate of sd. Decd. for he year 1832 Also the rent of the Land &c of sd Decd. (To Wit) To the Bond of Wm. Meadows & James Mangum for the rent of the Old place in Granville for 1832 The same being due the 25th Decmr. 1832 $40..00 ======= ======= To the Bond of Lewis M[o]ize & Anthony Mize for the rent of the Mize place in Granville Due 25th Decemr. 1832 $20.. ======= ======= To the Bond of Hiziah & Martha Eastwood for rent of house Due 25th Decemr. 1832 -------------------------- $5..50 ======= ======= To the Bond of Thomas Carrington & Anderson Parrish for the hire of Negro Willis 1832 - Due 21th Decmr. 1832 --$40..36. ======= ======= To the Bond on Williams Cozart & George Glenn for the hire of Negro Solomon 1832 Dec 31st Decemr. 1832 ---- $30..61. ======= ======= To the Bond of Nancy Jones & William Bowling for the hire of Negro Bill for the year 1832 Due 31st Decmr. 1832 - $15..25 ======= ======= To the Bond of Alfred Jones & Thomas Peed for the hire of Negro Leath 1832 Due 31st Decmr. 1832 --- 6..14 ======= ======= To the Bond of James Collins & William Duke Jr for the hire of negro Fan 1832 Due 31 Decmr. 1832 7..00 ======= ======= To the Bond on Alfred Jones & Marsell McFarlin for rent of Half of Row place[?] for 1832 Due 25 Decmr 1832 $20..00 ======= ======= Negro Harriet & her 2 children Let to the lowest Bidding to William Bowling for $6.99 payable 21st Decmr. 1832 [Estate Papers - Accounts for the year 1834] [some omitted, pertaining to renting land] For hiring of Negroes Wm Jones & John Duke for Major due 25 decr 1834 1.01 Nancy Jones for Bill due 25 decr 1834 31.00 Wm & John Duke for Harriet due 25 dec '34 12.25 A. Jones & H Parrish for Leathy due 25 decr '34 15.11 T.P. Berry & E.G. Mangum for Willis due 25 decr 1834 49.25 H. Evans & John Duke for Sarah due 25 decr 1834 6.01 H.B. Dollerhite & John Hopkins for Fanny due 25 decr 1834 33.65 Willis Bowling & Wm Parrish for Isaac due 25 decr '34 1.02 [Estate Papers - Accounts for 1837-1844] [some omitted] Amount of Hire.s of Martha Negro Sarah for the years 1836, '37, '38, '39, '40, 41 & '42 & Interest on the same to 25 Dec '43 134.28 Amount of Hire of Rebecca' Negro girl Rachel for the years 1841 '42 '43 '44 & Interest on the same up to Dec '43 27.26 [Note: The writing on this page is somewhat indistinct]