YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - Christina HOWSER WILL - 1853 ********************************************************************** 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: Donna Joy Johnson (bounty@charlotte.infi.net) 3633 Bounty Court Matthews, NC 28105 March 17, 1998 ---------------------------------------- South Carolina } York District } In the Name of God Amen.  I Christina Howser being of sound and disposing mind and memory but mindful of the uncertainty of life, do make , declare and publish the following as my last will and Testament in manner and form as follows.  To wit. 1.  That as soon after my decease as may be convenient, I desire my Executors herein after appointed shall pay all the Just debts I may owe and collect all debts that may be Justly due me. 2.  I will and bequest to my daughter Mary Hoover two-Hundred dollars in cash. 3.  I will and bequeath to the three youngest children of my son John Howser namely Polly, Nancy and Doctor Thirty three dollars + thirty- three + 1 third cents each provided they claim the said Legacy within three years after my death.  if they do not then their legacy or legacies shall go to my daughter Susannah Whisonant. 4.  I will and bequeath to my son-in-law John N. Whisonant my negro man Wilson during his (John N. Whisonants) natural life, and at his death then the said negro man Wilson shall go to my Grand-son Thomas P. Whisonant absolutely and unconditionally in fee.  Having some time since conveyed this negro man Wilson, by deed of Gift to my son-in-law John Whisonant, which deed of Gift has been burnt in the house of the said John N. Whisonant.  I have hereby willed and bequeathed the said negro man Wilson to my son-in-law John N. Whisonant in full and perfect confirmation of said deed of Gift. 5.  I will and bequeath to my daughter Susannah Whisonant the entire balance of my money or cash, notes, Bonds, or other demands due me after my Executors shall have paid out the specific legacies of this will to her, the said Susannah Whisonant absolutely and unconditionally. 6.  I will and bequeath to my three daughters, namely, Mary Hoover, Lidia Dixon and Susannah Whisonant, all my wearing clothes, Bed and bed cloths, side saddle and house hold furniture, share and share alike 7.  I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends, William C. Black and John N. Whisonant, the Executors of this my last and Testament. Witness my hand and seal this the twenty third day of September A.D.1853. Signed, Sealed and published her in presence of Thomas McGill Christina X Howser {seal} James H McGill Daniel James mark Witness James McGill swore to the authenticity of the last will and Testament on 12 Nov 1856. York Co., SC Will Book 3, pp 368.  Case #34 File #1457 ===== Submitter: Donna Joy Johnson 3633 Bounty Court Matthews, NC 28105 bounty@charlotte.infi.net **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, 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. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************