EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - Estate of Drury ADAMS ********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Contributed to The USGenWeb Archives by: Billie Jones ---------------------------------------- Will of DRURY ADAMS [Box 2 pkg 31] Recorded in Will Book A, p. 344-345 Proven April 7, 1815 [Box 2 pkg 31] In the name of God Amen, I Drury Adams of the District of Edgefield and State of South Carolina, being weak in body .......ordain this my LWT... I lend to my beloved wife Sarah Adams, the land and plantation where on I now live, with 10 Negroes namely dick, Judith, Mima, Barbra, Little Jeany, Quash, Fanny, Anmes, Martha and Charles, four head of horses, ten head of cattle, ten head of sheep, thirty head of geese, and the stock of hogs then remaining on the plantation. Also all the household and kitchen furniture and plantation tools, all which property, after my death already named, I lend to my beloved wife Sarah Adams, during her natural life and at her death, my will and desire is that my son John Adams shall have the land and plantation whereon I now live. All the rest of the property above mentioned at her death, my will and desire is that it should be sold on a credit of 12 months and the money thence arising to be equally divided among my young set of children then remaining by my present wife Sarah Adams, to them and their heirs forever. Also I lend to my beloved wife Sarah Adams, my wagon and all the gear, with the other property already named during her natural life........ Viz. I give and bequeath unto my loving son , Abraham Adams at lawful age or marriage, one tract of land cornering on Miles's lands a north course, from thence running a south course to lands held by John Moore, more or less, in that boundary. One negro girl named Betty, and her future increase, one feather bed and furniture, one set of cuttings, one cow and calf, one rifle gun and one large trunk, to him and his heirs forever. My will and desire is that if my son Abraham Adams should die without lawful heir, that all his personal estate, shall be sold and equally divided between his elder brother and sisters. And all his real estate to be sold and equally divided between his younger brothers and sisters then remaining. Viz: I give and bequeath unto my loving son James F. Adams, one small tract of land, lying cross the Martintown Road. My will and desire is that all the property then remaining be sold on a credit of 12 months and equally divided between my four children namely, James F. Adams, Mary Devore, Peggy Bird and Elizabeth Roper, all which I leave to them and their heirs forever. My will and desire is that my executors, sell as much of my personal estate as will pay all my just debts. Viz: I give and bequeath unto my two step children, namely Benjamin Roper and Polley Roper , the tract of land known by the Walnut Hill, one bed and furniture each, one cow and calf each, at lawful age or marriage, one negro, Dick, at their mother's death, all which property I give to them and their heirs forever. This is to certify to be my Last will and Testament, revoking all others heretofore made by me. Lastly I nominate and appoint my loving wife Sarah Adams and my trusty friend Jonathan Devore and Daniel Roper, my whole and sole Executrix and executors to this my LWT. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, this 9th day of Dec. (1814)... Drury Adams (Seal) Witnessed: Roger M. William, Benjamin Hargrove, Benjamin Roper Certified and at the same time qualifying Sarah Adams, Jonathan Devore and Daniel Roper executor of the within, May 26, 1814. Recorded in Will Book A. p. 344-345, July 10, 1815 [Box 2, Pkg 31] Box 1 Pkg 1, Estate of Drury Adams, recorded 1835 Citation: Whereas John Adams hath applied for letters of administration on (estate) of Drury Adams, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. (To meet) 27 Oct, 1859 to show cause if any why the said adm. should not be granted. Citation read at Red Oak 12 ct 1834 and at a publick congrgation at Antiock 23 May, 1824. Bond with the will annexed: ...John Adams, Benjamin Roper, and Sampson Sullivan..(bonded).. 27th Oct, 1834. The conditions of the (bond) is such that if the above bound John Adams administrator (with the will annexed) of the goods..... of Drury Adams , deceased, which were unadministered by Jonathan Devore &Daniel Roper Cate/Cote Executors, do make ... a true inventory....... Signed: John Roper, Benjamin Roper, Sampson Sullivan. Warrent of Appraisement declares John Adams " Administrator De bones non with the will attached. Appraisal ordered before Jan 1, 1835. Appraisers: Benjamin roper, Sampsonj Sullivan, George Elam, George Getson, Charles B. Linebaker Estate Appraisal totaled $6746.00 including 12 slaves. A settlement of account and payments of larger amount included the following: 12 Nov 1836 Benjamin Roper and L. Ganton share - 322.92 4 shares each = 1956.38 paid to Martha S. Adams C. S. Adams Drury S. Adams Others listed in Account of payments: Lewis Glanton in full of his share 161.46 Hillary M. Collier 13.25 Note there is no accounting of John Adams paid his share in full. Did he just keep the rest? _____________ NOTE OF INTEREST: Drury names a daughter Peggy Bird, and Hezekiah Bird names his wife Peggy and Drury Adams is a witness to the will of Drury Adams. **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. 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