ROBERTSON COUNTY, NC - WILLS - William W. Robertson, 24 Jul 1894
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
WILLIAM W. ROBERTSON
24 JULY 1894
WILL BOOK E, PG 583 - Rockingham Co., NC

I, William W. Robertson, of the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid
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 that is to say:
First, that my Executrix and Executors hereinafter named shall provide for
my body a decent burial, and pay all funeral expenses, together with my just
debts, howsoever and to whomsoever owing, out of the moneys that may first
come into his hands as a part of or parcel of my estate.
Second, I give and device to my beloved wife, MARTHA ROBERTSON, all my
personal property of every description.
Third, after paying off the mortgage on my land, I wish my said wife, Martha
Robertson, to have her dower allotted in the home place.
Fourth, The remainder of my real estate, I wish divided equally share and
share alike among my several children.
Fifth, I give and bequeath absolutely and in fee simple the above mentioned
dower in my said real estate to my said wife, Martha Robertson.
Sixth, I do hereby constitute and appoint my said wife, Martha Robertson,
and my  son-in-law, James McAlister, my lawful executrix and executor to all
intents and pruposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according
to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause
thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and
testaments by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof, I the said William W. Robertson do hereunto set my hand
and seal this 24th day of July 1894.

Signed:  Wm W. Robertson

Witnesses:

W. C. Stales
D. W. Courts

In the matter of the above estate, a listing of heirs dated 11 day of
August, 1894, shows on Page 546 of said Will Book shows:

Martha D. Robertson, widow,John T., Nannie, Pertie, Alice J., Minnie  W,
Charlie E. Cadella, Jefferson Macey, Gertie, Willie