WILKES COUNTY, NC - WILLS - John Greer Sr., 2 Apr 1782
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WILL of JOHN GREER SR.

On file in the Dept. of Archives & History, State of NC at Raleigh

Pages 78-79   June Term, 1782

Last Will and Testament of John Greer Sr. of Wilkes Co., State of NC made 
confirmed this second day of April in the year of our Lord 1782:

    I, John Greer, though weak in body, am of sound mind and disposing 
judgment, thanks be to God for his mercies ----Calling to mind the 
mortality of the body and knowing it is appointed for all manner and of 
following ---Do ordain this my last Will and Testament, in That is:
     Say:
First: I give and bequeath to Nancy Greer, my well beloved wife, the whole 
right of my plantation on which I now live, with all the rights, 
privileges and immunities, thereunto belonging, during the term of her 
natural life.  Likewise, my household furniture to be hers during the same 
term. And also the third part of my personal estate.  At the expiration of 
that term, the land with all rights and privileges thereunto belonging ----
it consisting of two different entries which is Four Hundred and Ninety-
Two and a Half Acres (492 1/2) ---Then to be the property of my son, 
Jessey Greer, to hold the same Free and Clear of incumbrances.
     I, also, give and bequeath to my daughter, Ann Mitchell, a certain 
negro girl named Phoeba, which she now has in her possession. 
     I, also give and bequeath to my daughter, Hannah Demoss, a certain 
negro girl named Hannah, which she now has in her possession.
     It further is my will and devise that the residue  and remaining part 
of my estate, both real and personal, after the payment of my just debts 
and funeral expenses, be equally divided between Aquilla Greer, John 
Greer, Benjamin Greer, Joshua Greer, Jessey Greer, Rachel Mitchell, Sarah 
Hardgrave and Hannah Demoss. 
     And I do hereby nominate and appoint my well-beloved Wife, Nancy 
Greer and my trusty and well-beloved friend, John Brown to be the whole 
and sole executors of this, my last will and testament.
     And do hereby revoke and disclaim all former Wills, gifts, legacies 
and bequests, by me heretofore made.
     In testimony, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and date 
above written. 
     Signed, Sealed and declared as my last will and Testament in the 
presence of:
     
  (Witnesses)                                (signature)
                                               		  (      )
Archelus Walker                               John Greer   (SEAL)      
Nancy Walker                                              (      )
Sarah Greer

     The above Will was duly proved by Archelus Walker, Nancy Walker and 
Sarah Greer and ordered to be recorded.