Orange County NcArchives Wills.....Taylor, Stephen October 26, 1860 ************************************************ 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 G, pages 394-396 Written: October 26, 1860 Recorded: Aug 1862 Testator: Stephen Taylor In the Name of God Amen: I Stephen Taylor of the County of Orange and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: First. That my Executors[sic] hereinafter named shall provide for my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my relations and friends and pay all funeral expenses together will all my just debts howsoever and to whomsoever oweing[sic] out of the monies that may first come into his hands as a part and parcel of my estate. --- Secondly I give and bequeath to my Grand son Stephen F. Forrest in addition to what I have already given him one negro Man named Granville and one negro Woman named Lina Thirdly I give and bequeath to my Grand-Son John P. Forrest in addition to the Land and other property I have heretofore given him the sum of one Dollar and my Executor is hereby directed to pay over to him that amount and no more. Fourthly I give and devise to my Grand-Daughter Eliza Ann Jones wife of Thomas J. Jones in addition to the tract of Land I have already given her the following property To Wit A part of my Guilson [page 2] tract of Land Beginning on C. C. Tinnins Corner and running north up the Great Road to or above the bares to a point opposite the line of Jno P. Forrest 10 acre lot thence East to the 10 acres lot then south to a Rock in the field thence East across the fence three Rods into the Woods thence south to a point opposite Jno P. Forrest East and West fince thence west with the fence to the first Station Containing by estimation forty five acres more or less Also Fifty acres of Land lying north of ["the Great Road" x-out] the above mentioned 45 acres and between ["the Great Road" x-out]my home place and John Forrests line. Beginning at the Gate on the Road and running North to Stephen Forrests line thence East to John Forrests line and with the same to the first station also three negroes named Phillis, Milly Christmas and Frances & their future increase also Two Cows and Calves. Fifthly I give and devise to my Grand Daughter Selina Wilkerson wife of Elbridge Wilkerson in addition to what I have already given her one negro woman ["and her" x-out] named Jennie and her two children Lucy and Caroline. Sixthly I give and devise to my Grand Son James A. Forrest in addition to what I have already given him the sum of one hundred Dollars over and above his distributive share in the residue of my estate Seventhly. I give and devise to my Great Grand Daughter Mary Ellen Forrest the Bed and furniture now standing and usually Kept up stairs in the little Room. [page 3] Eightly - I give and devise to my Great Grand son Stephen T. Forrest Jr. the plantation whereon I now live Known as the home or mansion tract including the Barn lot also a part of the Guilson tract lying on the East side of said home tract and adjoining S. W Hughes beginning at the North East Corner of Said Hughes tract running thence West Fourteen Rods along and with John Forrests line to a stake thence north to John Forrests upper line to a Stake thence east Fourteen Rods to a point on the line of my Said home tract containing sixty acres more or less also the balance of the Elijah Ellis tract of Land near Cedar Grove not disposed of Containing thirty two acres more or less also one other tract being a part of the Guilson tract containing about 50 acres bounded on the North by Mrs Nancy Tinnin on the West by Eliza Ann Jones 50 acres and on the South by Jno P. Forrest - One negro boy named Dan[Dave?], one negro boy named Sam and one negro girl named Bettie. My wagon & gear & all my horses three Plows all my cows Hogs sheep Household and Kitchen furniture and farming tools and all the Crop that I may have on hand at my death either gathered or growing. --- And lastly I do hereby Constitute and appoint my Grand Son Stephen T. Forrest my Lawful Executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last Will and Testament according to the true intent and meaning thereof and every part and clause thereof hereby revoking [page 4] and declaring utterly void all other wills and Testaments by me heretofore made In Witness whereof I the said Stephen Taylor do hereunto set my hand & seal this the 26th day of October 1860 Signed sealed & declared } his in the presence of us } Stephen (+) Taylor who at his request and } mark in his presence do subscribe } our names as Witnesses thereto } N D Bain Nathl Bain Jurat [Will Book Volume G, page 394] In the Name of God Amen I Stephen Taylor of the County of Orange and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: First. That my Executors[sic] hereinafter named shall provide for my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my relations and friends and pay all funeral expenses together will all my just debts howsoever and to whom= soever owing out of the monies that may first come into his hands as a part and parcel of my estate. Secondly I give and bequeath to my grand Son Stephen F. Forrest in addition to what I have already given him one negro man named Granville and one negro woman named Lena Thirdly I give and bequeath to my grand Son John P. Forrest in addition to the Land and other property I have heretofore given him the Sum of one dollar and my Executor is hereby directed to pay over to him that amount and no more Fourthly I give and devise to my grand daughter Eliza Ann Jones wife of Thomas J. Jones in addition to the tract of Land I have already given her the following property To Wit. A part of my Guilson tract of Land Beginning on C. C. Tinnins corner and running north up the great road to or above the bars to a point opposite the line of Jno P Forrests 10 acre lot then East to the 10 acres lot then south to a Rock in the field thence East across the fence three Rods into the Woods thence south to a point opposite Jno P. Forrest East and West fence thence west with the fence to the first Station containing by estimation forty five acres more or less Also fifty acres of Land lying north of the above mentioned 45 acres and between my home place and John Forrests line. Beginning at the Gate on the road and running north to Stephen Forrests line thence East to John Forrests line and with the same to the first station also Three negroes named Phillis, Milly Christmas and [Will Book Volume G, page 395] Frances & their future increase also Two Cows and Calves Fifthly I give and devise to my Grand daughter Selina Wilkerson wife of Elbridge Wilkerson in addition to what I have already given her one negro woman named Jennie and her two children Lucy and Caroline. Sixthly I give and devise to my Grand Son James A. Forrest in addition to what I have already given him the Sum of one hundred dollars over and above his distributive share in the residue of my estate Seventhly. I give and devise to my great grand daughter Mary Ellen Forrest the Bed and Furniture now standing and usually kept up stairs in the little Room. Eightly I give and devise to my great grand Son Stephen T. Forrest Jr. the Plantation whereon I now live known as the home or mansion tract including The Barn lot also a part of The Guilson Tract lying on the East Side of said home Tract and adjoining S. W. Hughes beginning at the North East corner of said Hughes tract running thence West fourteen rods along and with John Forrest line to a stake thence north to John Forrests upper line to a Stake thence east fourteen rods to a point on the line of my Said home tract containing sixty acres more or less also the balance of the Elijah Ellis tract of land near Cedar Grove not disposed of containing thirty two acres more or less also one other tract being a part of the Guilson tract containing about 50 acres bounded on the North by Mrs Nancy Tinnin on the West by Eliza Ann Jones 50 acres and on the South by John P. Forrest one negro boy named Dave[Dan?] one negro boy name[d] Sam and one negro girl named Bettie my waggon & gear & all my horses three plows all my cows Hogs sheep Household and kitchen furniture and farming tools and all the crop that I may have on hand at my death either gathered or growing And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my grand son Stephen T. Forrest my lawful Executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last Will and Testament according to the true intent and meaning thereof and every part and clause [Will Book Volume G, page 396] thereof hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and Testaments by me heretofore made In Witness whereof I the said Stephen Taylor do here= unto set my hand & seal this the 26th day of October 1860 Signed sealed & declared in the presence of us who at his request his and in his presence do subscribe Stephen (+) Taylor our names as Witnesses thereto mark N D Bain Nathaniel Bain Jurat Orange County Court August Term 1862 ["The foregoing last Will and Testament of" x-out] For probate See minutes [Estate Papers - Return on Estate Feb 1863] Feb Term 1863 Return of the Estate of Stephen Taylor, decd. Stephen T. Forrest } Exr Amt recd from Guardian $479.80 Negro Hire 1863 due Jan 1864 Boy Granville S. P. Moore $80.80 " David " " 85.00 " Samuel " " " 50.00 Woman Jenny J.E. Wilkenson 25.00 Girl Bettie S. P Moore 30.00 " Millie D. W. Thompson 40.00 " Salina S. P. Moore 7.50 " Celia J. P. Forrest 42.00 _______________ $359.50 Amt $39.30 $839.30 Liney and Frank too small to hire put for their victual & clothes The Lands rented out for one third of the crop. The crop of 1862 3 1/2 Bbls Corn 24 Bushels wheat 4 stacks hay & 3 of oats Additional Comments: Will Book Volume G, pages 394-396 Recorded Aug 1862 Estate Papers comprise seven pages and are found in a folder labeled "Taylor, Stephen (1862)".