Blair, Smith - 1824 - Rowan County, NC - Wills

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                       November Session 1824

       In the name of God amen.  I Smith Blair of the County of Rowan and
place of North Carolina being weak in body but of sound and deposing mind 
and memory.  But knowing the uncertanty of life do make and publish this my
last will and testiment in manner and forever following (course?).  The first
place of what worldly goods it hath pleased God to suply me with.  It is my
wish and desire that my herein after named Executors have my body burried at 
the Jersey (meeding) grave yard.  And have the graves of my Father, Mother,
Brothers and my own grave pailed in.  And that they procure a tombstone for 
each of the graves and if it is should not take the sum of two hundred dollars 
to do the same it is my wish and desire that the surplus be paid to those  
who have the charge of keeping up the Grave yard.  Or to be retainded in the 
house of the Executors to apply it at such ties as they ?? think proper.  
And I leave it discretionary for these to pay it to the trustees, or appropriate 
it themselves as they may think proper.  2ed.  I will and bequeath unto my
beloved Brother Andrew Blair the Plantation on the North East sides of
(Swarming) creek.  Which I purchased of Henry Sossman. and the following
negrows (Shell, Abram, Richmone, Sesekey and Charlotte.  Also the Crop on
the Sossman place at my decease.  The horses.  Slack of every discripion with
the (Ecars??). Which may be on said place at my decease to ??? and his heirs 
forever. 3ed I will and Bequeth unto my beloved cousin Henry Sloan the sum of 
One thousand Dollars to be paid to him by my Executors, and a negro (boy) 
endure Jordan to herve and his heirs forever. upon his releasing Debts.  I may 
be due heir at my decease. -- 4th I give and Bequeath unto my beloved Aunt 
(Jamana) Sloan a negro girl called Winney with all the household and falthood 
furniture that may be on the Love plantation at my decese, to her and her hers 
forever.  5th. I give and bequeath unto my beloved cousin Polly Sloan a negro 
girll called Nancy to her and her heirs forever -  6th.  I do formerly give 
James (Parrish) the sum of One Hundred Dollars each to be paid over to James 
(Parrish) their father, and by him placed out at interest for their use until 
they become of age- to their own and their heirs forever.  7th I do hereby give 
and bequeath after paying all my just debts the residue of my property to the 
children of my beloved sister Polly Stone.  And the children of my Brother 
James Blair to be devided equally between them.  Share and share aliike-- I do 
hereby nominate and appoint my Brother Andrew Blair the Guardian of my sister 
Polly Stones children and guardian of my Brother James Blair's children.  And 
that my Executors do pay same to heirs so soon they can ascertain and collect 
what may be due to them. And that he Andrew Blair place their share and at 
Interest and pay same to them (not) they become of age with the Interest.  
8th.  I do herby autorize and direct that my (herin) after named Executors after 
my decease sell what property that may belong to me on the Love plantation not 
(Hilled), and, that they are thereby authorized and directed to deliver (love) 
plantation.  I hinds to Wm. C. Love.  or keep up love Plantation to the 
operation of the Leese.  And keep what property on land before they sell. to the
operation of the lease.  As they may think proper.  I do hereby nominate and
approriate my friend James Parissh and Ezra Alomong my executors of this my 
last will and testament.  Herby revoking and annulling all former wills by me 
made. And I do hereby ratify and Confirm and publish this in manner and form.  
States to be my last will and Testament.  In which where of I have hersoto let 
my last seal this 26th twenty sixth day of August. A.D. 1823.                    

                                          Smith Blair     (Seal)

Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us.  Henry Sloan, Jomima
Sloan, Anberta Ellis. With his mark.

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