Wayne County, NC - Will of Nathan Pike, 1844

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Be it remembered, this 20th of the third month in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and forty-one

I, Nathan Pike, Sen., of the County of Wayne and State of North Carolina,
in perfect, sound, and disposing mind and memory, do make, ordain, and
publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following Viz

First - I give to my beloved wife Rachel Pike three hundred dollars in spicee,
one bed stead, and furniture her choice, also one chest to her and heirs
forever, also all the wheat, sweeting and coffee that is on hand, and as much
other provisions as she and my executors may think sufficient to serve her the
remainder of the year

Secondly - It is my will and desire that one thousand dollars of my estate be
kept at interest and the interest arising therefrom be paid to her annually
during her life. After the death of my said wife it is my will and desire that
my son Mark have five hundred dollars of the above named thousand dollars. Also
my flax hackle, one hone and my wearing appearel, to him and his heirs forever

Item - I give and bequeath to my five grandchildren heirs of Josiah Musgrave,
dec't (Viz) Micajah, Louisy, Sallyan, Mary, and Caroline Musgrave, the other
five hundred dollars of the above thousand dollars after the death of my
beloved wife to be equally divided among them, to them and their heirs forever,
if either should be in minority its portion be divided among its own brothers
and sisters

Item - I give to my son Jonathan Pike one pair large steelyards. 

I also give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Charity Pike my Beaureau

The ballance of my moveable property not heretofore lent or given away be sold
on a six months credit the notes arising therefrom together with all my notes I 
may have in possession and money if any more on hand not heretofore give away
after paying expenses and commissions to be divided in six equal parts, one
sixth part of this to be equally divided between the heirs of Sally Cox, Decs't
(Viz) Micajah Cox, Chelly, William, Achsah, Sally, Absillit, and Mary Cox to 
them and their heirs forever, the other five parts to be equally divided between
my five daughters (Viz) Absillit Edgerton, Mary Edgerton, Rachel Perkins, Avcy
Musgrave, and Arcada Cox to them and their heirs forever.

My will is that my executor shall have two and a half percent commission on my
estate

Lastly, I nominate and appoint my son Marke Pike, William Cox and Thos. Edgerton
Executors to this my last will and testament revocking and annulling all other
and former wills by me made ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I the said testator have hereunto set my hand and
seal the day and date before written

Signed sealed and published in presence        Nathan (his X mark) Pike {Seal}
of us and in presence of each other have
thereunto subs. our names
Elijah Coleman
Jesse Coleman


                                            Wayne County, Aug. Term 1844

Then was the above will of Nathan Pike produced in open court and offered for
probate & duly proved by the affirmation of Elijah Coleman & Jesse Coleman
the two subscribing witness thereto let it be recorded. At the same time Mark
Pike & Wm. Edgerton two of the executors therein named appeared in open court
& qualified as executors thereto ordered that letters testimentary issue to
said Mark Pike & Wm Edgerton

                                               Jno. A. Green, Clerk

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