Tyrrell County NcArchives Wills.....Davis, Richard 1822
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Source: Nc Archives
Written: 1822

Will of Richard Davis, Tyrrell Co.; 25 March 1822
Located in the NC State Archives 
Transcribed by M. Maarbjerg


In the name of God Amen.  I Richard Davis of the County of Tyrrel in the State 
of North Carolina, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memery 
(blessed be God) do this Twenty fifth day of March in the year of our Lord One 
thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty two, make and publish this my last Will and 
Testament in the manner and form following that is to say

First of all my will and desire is that all my just debts shall be well and 
truly paid out of my estate.

I then give and bequeath to my son Willis Davis one dollar – to him and Heirs 
forever.

I then give and bequeath to my dearly beloved daughter Sally ann Owins one 
Feather Bed and Firniture and one wuite of curins to her and her Heirs forever.

I then give and bequeath to my dearly beloved daughter Elizabeth Brickhouse 
one dollar to her and her Heirs forever.

I then give all the remaining part of my estate real and personal to be 
equally divided between my two dearly beloved Sons Thomas Davis and Richard 
Davis to them and their Heirs forever.  I also ordain Nominate and appoint my 
two well beloved sons Thomas Davis and Richard Davis Executors to this my last 
will and Testament.  I appoint Samuel Spruill Esq. and Jer H. Phelps to assist 
my Executors in settling my estate and be intitled to the emoluments that the 
law allowes executors arising from such Labor equally as much as if they had 
been appointed Executors.  I acknowledge this to be my Last will and testament 
and no other.   Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
                                         Richd Davis  (Seal)
Willis X Sawyer
Rachel Sawyer

It is my will and desire that my executors Thomas Davis and Richard Davis be 
bound to stand and abide by the prodecence of the said Samuell Spruill esqr 
and Jer H Phelps in settling my estate.
                                         Richd Davis (Seal)
Willis  X  Sawyer (Jurat)
Rachel Sawyer (Jurat)



Tyrrell County
July Term 1822
This Will was Exhibited into open Court & duly found by the Oath of Willis 
Sawyer & Rachel Sawyer subscribing evidences thereto & ordered to be recorded.
                                         Test.   Jas. Mead (?) Clk.
                                         Accorded & Delivered


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