RICHMOND COUNTY, NC - WILLS - William Stringfellow, 20 Aug 1824
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WILLIAM STRINGFELLOW WILL

In the name of God Amen.

I William Stringfellow of the County of Richmond and State of No. Carolina 
being of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be God do this the 20th 
day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 
twenty four do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner 
following that is to say

First. I give and bequeath unto Dudley Baldwin son of Jesse Baldwin one 
negro by the name of Sheppard to his proper use forever.

2nd. I give and bequeath to Eli Stringfellow Son of Enoch Stringfellow one 
negro by the name of Henderson to his proper use forever.

3rd. I give and bequeath to William T. Smith two negroes one by the name 
of Jane the other Mary. One feather bed and furniture to his proper use 
forever.

4th. I give and bequeath to Susannah S. Steel wife of John Steele two 
negroes one by the name of Viney the other by the name of Washington to 
her proper use forever.

5th. I give and bequeath to Patience H. Smith two negroes by the name of 
Monah and Sarah one feather bed and furniture to her proper use forever.

6th. I give and bequeath to Thomas C. Smith one negro by the name of 
Friday one bed and furniture to his proper use forever.

7th. I give and bequeath to Annis Chappel wife of James Chappell -?- one 
negro by the name of Peter to her proper use forever.

8th I give and bequeath to William Stringfellow son of Robert Stringfellow 
one negro girl by the name of Lowa to his proper use forever.

10th. To my negro man Abel and Rose his wife I leave them to be free for 
their meritorous services and good behavior towards me also I leave them 
their bed and furniture also the said negroes Abel and Rose I leave them 
under the care of Enoch Stringfellow and John Steel.

11th. I give and bequeath to my brother Enoch Stringfellow all my land and 
possessions to his proper use forever and all the balance of my estate to 
be sold and the money equally divided between Dudley Baldwin, Eli 
Stringfellow, William T. Smith, Susannah S. Steele, Patience H. Smith, 
Thomas C. Smith, William Stringfellow.

And I hereby make and ordain my worthy friends Stephen Williams, John 
Bowden, John Steel Executors of this my last will and testament. In 
Witness whereof I the said William Stringfellow have hereunto set my hand 
and seal the day and year above written.

Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of:

Stephen Williams 		Wm. Stringfellow (Seal)
Richard Sproler
Jenkins Bennett


To Mr. John Steel. Notice I William Stringfellow leave this money to be 
equally divided between William, Susanna, Patience and Thomas Smith. Do as 
I have directed.

State of North Carolina January Term 1825

Richmond County



The handwriting of this paper was proven by the oath of Edmund Deberry. 
Ordered to be recorded.

M. D. Crawford, Clerk

January Term 1825

The last will and testament of Wm. Stringfellow was proven by Stephen 
Williams, Richard Sproler and Jenkins Bennett. Ordered to be recorded.

M. D. Crawford, Clerk

(Note: There was no 9th item listed in the will)