In the name of God amen
I Jaboz Alford of Choan precinct in the county of albemarle and province of
north carolina being of sound memory and perfect health (praysed be god) But
knowing the uncertainty of many life and not knowing when ... almighty god to
call me home I make this my will and testament hereby revoking all my other
wills and testaments and this to be taken as my last~
Imp: I bequeath my soul
to almighty god hoping for salvation in and through the words of Jesus crist
and as for what wordly possessions hath ? give & to bless me with I bequeath as
follows
I give and Bequeath all
my wholl estate real and personall unto George Taylor,& Sarah Henly, Luke Haman;
James Danerall, Mary Danerall, Thomas Danioll, Sarah: James, to be equally
divided amongst them excepting too cows and calfs to Susans Jnoson: all of them
being of present above named.
The land to be sold the
division to be made by my Executors after named.
Lastly I make and
appoint Captain David ? Jun and Thomas Dolloss of the precinct above for my
Executors in witness whereof I have unto Set my hand and so all this 9th of
July 1705
Jaboz Alford
Signed sealed &
delivered in presence of
Henry Jones
Henry Brooks
James ??????
Transcribed by Marla Walker Beasley. No part of these records may be used for any commercial
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pertains to your families, I would strongly suggest that you look at the
original will found at the North Carolina Archives on your own to check for
errors or possibly other additional and helpful information. Thank you!
