Will, NC, Northampton, John Bryant 1788 August 4th 1788 In the name of God Amen. I JOHN BRYANT of Northampton County in North Carolina being in my perfect senses to make this my last will and testament as to my soul and body I leave them in the hands of God who gave it me. My worldly goods I dispose of as follows, to wit: FIRST and foremost I desire my stock to be sold and my just debts discharged. THEN I give and bequeath to my son JOHN BRYANT my Manor Plantation & one negro boy FREAD to him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeath to my daughter WINNIE BRYANT my negro girl AGG, also one feather bed. I give and bequeath to my daughter POLLY BRYANT my negro wench LID and one feather bed. As to my above mentioned estate, personal, after it be sold and my just debts discharged, whatever may remain my desire is it may be equally divided between my three above mentioned children. I hereby appoint my beloved friends JONAS BRYANT and ABSALOM COBB executors of this my last will and testament. Witness my hand and seal. JOHN BRYANT Signed sealed and delivered in presence of JOSEPH JOHNSON JACOB BOON JUNIOR [JACOB BOONE] SOLOMON DEBERRY Page 1 of 3 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, NC, Northampton, John Bryant 1788 Northampton County September Court 1788 This will was proved by JOSEPH JOHNSTON and JONAS BRYANT qualified as executor ordered to be certified recorded. Test E. HAYNES, Clerk of Court Page 2 of 3 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, NC, Northampton, John Bryant 1788 John Bryant will recorded Page 3 of 3 ** PAGE BREAK **