Will of William Wilson, 1806 Rutherford County, NC

In the name of God, Amen, I, William Wilson of the State of
North Carolina, County of Rutherfordton, being in perfect health,
mind and
memory, (blessed be Almighty God)(for the same) to make and publish
this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that
is to
say, first I give and bequeath unto my oldest son, Spencer Wilson,
the sum of
five shillings sterling to be paid unto him by my executor or other
heirs
of mine and the cause is many good reasons that his portion is so
small
from me. Also I give my well beloved wife, Diana Wilson, one hundred
and
seventy (170) acres of land with the plantation and dwelling house
on it
forever.
Also I give and bequeth to my son, Moses Wilson, twenty dollars to
be paid unto him by my executor or heirs of mine. Also I give to my
son, James
Wilson, five shillings sterling to be paid unto him by my executor
or other heirs of mine. Also I give and bequeath unto my son, Robert
Wilson,
fifty acres of land I bought from William Green and a new saddle to
be paid unto him by my executor or other heirs, and the balance to be
sold and equally divided among my children named:
Molly Wilson, John Wilson, Sally Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Moses
Wilson, William Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Jane Wilson, Robert Wilson.
Hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal, this 7th day of December in the year
of out Lord one thousand eight hundred and six (1806). I appoint my
son
Thomas Wilson as sole executor of my last will and testament signed,
sealed, and published and delivered by the above named William Wilson
to be his last will and testament in th epresence of us who have
subscribed our name as witness in the presence of the testator.

His
Mark X William Wilson

Lott Wood
Jess Gibbs
Jas. Shearer

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