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Will

May Term 1803 Millien Halls Will ~
In the name of God Amen ~
Whereas I Millien Hall of Wilkes County State of North Carolina being
weak in body but of sound mind and understanding do ordain and appoint
this to be my last will and Testament any will heretofore made by me is
hereby cancelled and made void. I do hereby dispose of the worldly goods
wherewith the Lord hath blessed me in manner following - VIZ. First I do
give and bequeath unto my son Thomas my negro woman named Judea in
absolute possession and his heirs after him -- Item. To my son Samuel I
do give and bequeath my bed and the furniture appertaining thereto --
Item, All and every of the monies that may be in my possession or due to
me at my decease and likewise my cattle to be divided equally among my
children hereafter named with this express condition that they give my
Daughter Betsy Hendrix ten dollars in cash the names of the others are
as follows, viz, Merry Hall, John Hall, David Hall & Nancy Brazel --
Item to my Daughter Mary Dugger one Shilling. Item to my son David
Lansdown one shilling ~ Item. To my Daughter Nancy Brazel my Cotton
Petticoat and fine linen shift & handkerchief ~ Item, the rest of my
wearing apparel I do bequeath to Elizabeth Hendrix and Judea Hall to be
divided equally between them -- I do constitute and appoint Darby
Hendrix and Martin Hall Executors of this my last will and testament.
Sealed with my seal and Dated this 27th day of August 1802. Millien Hall
(Seal)
In presence of:Thomas Dula, Francis Webb, Nancy (X her mark)
Elmore May
Term 1803
Duly proven by the oath of Thomas Dula ~~~ Test Wm. B. Lenoir Clerk