Will, NC, Johnston, Edith Smith, 1793
                              Edith Smith Bryan Folsom

In the name of God, Amen.

I EDITH FOLSOM of the county of Johnston in the state of North Carolina, being in
perfect health and of sound mind and memory (blessed be God) do this day make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner following (that is to say).

IMPRIMIS I give and bequeath to my beloved son WILLIAM BRYAN the sum of five
shillings current money, to him and his heirs and assigns forever.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my beloved son SAMUEL BRYAN the sum of five shillings
current money, to him and his heirs and assigns forever.

ITEM I give to my son NEEDHAM BRYAN two Negroes named POLLINDOW and FILLES, one
breeding mare by the name of Junis, one feather bed & furniture, three cows and
calves & two heifers to him, his heirs and assigns forever.

ITEM I give to my beloved daughter BARBARY MARNY five shillings current money, to
her and heirs forever.

ITEM I give to my daughter EDITH FOLSOM five shillings current money, to her and
heirs forever.

ITEM I give to my daughter SELAH WATKINS five shillings current money, to her and
heirs forever.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH ALFORD five shillings current
money, to her and heirs forever.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter ESTHER BRYAN five shillings current money,
to her and heirs forever.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter ANN BRYAN one feather bed and furniture,
two cows and calves and one heiffer to her and heirs forever.

And all the rest and residue of my goods and chattels, after paying all my just
debts and funeral charges being paid, to be equally divided between my two youngest
children NEEDHAM & ANNE BRYAN.

And I do constitute and appoint my loving brother, SAMUEL SMITH, executor to this
my last will and testament, utterly revoking and disannulling all other & former
wills & bequests by me made.




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                          Will, NC, Johnston, Edith Smith, 1793
                                 Edith Smith Bryan Folsom

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of July 1791.

ELIZABETH FOLSOM {seal}

Signed, sealed, pronounced and declared by the said EDITH FOLSOM as her last will
and testatment.

EDWIN SMITH
ZILPATH SMITH
[Not legible]

Febuary Court 1793
Executor Qualified

Note: [BARBARY MASSEY,BARBARY MASSY,BARBARY MASSIE,BARBARY MASSEE]




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