Will, NC, Johnston, Joseph Thomas 1763

In the name of God Amen.

I, JOSEPH THOMAS, being very weak and in low, lingering condition, but thanks be to
God of good and perfect memory to bequeath my soul to almighty God that gave it me
and my body to be buried after ye discretion of my executors and after my funeral
expenses discharged and debts being paid I bequeath my estate as followeth.

ITEM. I lend on to my loving wife ANN [THOMAS] the use of my Plantation where on I
now live, for 15 years, also the use of my negro boy SAM, also the use of one negro
wench if purchased during 15 years.

ITEM. I leave my above said Plantation after the time of 15 years to my executor to
sell for ready money or a slave and the said money see above if purchased to be
equally divided between my two children MARY [THOMAS] and TEMPERANCE [THOMAS].

ITEM. As for my negro boy SAM after the time of 15 years is expired my will and
desire is for him to be equally divided between my two children and for that money
said THOMAS TOMLINSON owes, when it becomes due, my desire is that my executives do
receive it and purchase a young breeding negro wench, and if any money left, to be
put to use and the negro, if purchased, I do lend to my loving wife and till the 15
years is expired then to be equally divided between my two children.

As to all my Hogs as soon as fit for Market my desire is that my executor has to
dispose to the best Advantage for ready money and the money put to use for my
children by my executors.

ITEM. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife ANN four breeding sows, and all my
cattle, and also my mare, and saddle, also for feather beds and furniture and all
the remainder part of my household goods. My will and desire is that my children be
put to school two years and the schooling be paid out of my estate.

I do appoint JAMES WOOTEN and ELIJAH THOMAS my whole and sole executors of this my
last will and testament.

As witness my hand and seal this 23rd day of June 1763.

JOSEPH THOMAS {seal}

Test

WILLIAM WALL
JOSEPH BENNETT
JOHN STARLING {his x mark}




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