Robeson County, NC - Will of Nancy Thompson, 1837 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sam West - sam.west.1@gmail.com Nancy Thompson In the name of God Amen I Nancy Thompson widow of the County of Robeson + State of North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind + memory blessed be God do this 11th day of July in the Year of our Lord 1837 make + Publish this my last Will + testament in manner following that is to say First I give + bequeath unto my son James Thompson the Possession of Land whereon I now live containing 122 acres with all its appurtenances thereunto belonging Two small Steers + one Trunk Second I give _ bequeath unto my daughter Martha one bed + furniture + have of my household furniture and one cow + calf, One bed + furniture. To my daughter Miranzy and the balance of my House hold which Martha does not have and I hereby make + ordain my friend John Moore Executor of this my last Will + Testament In WitneSs whereof I the Said Nancy Thompson have hereunto set my hand Seal the day + date above written. her Signed Sealed + declared by Nancy X Thompson (Seal) the said Nancy Thompson mark as her last will + Testament in the presence of WitneSs John Moore James Thompson Citation: Robeson County Will Book 1, page 302, Wills and Estates Department of the Clerk of Superior Courts Office, Robeson County Courthouse, Lumberton, NC Transcribed by Sam West, 4770 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 sam.west.1@gmail.com