Anson County, NC
Will Book A, Page 15

October the 18th 1783

I being well perfectly in mind and in my Proper senses now that I am writing this my last will and testament by which I give order, bequeath unto my two sons John Falkner and Henry Falkner part of a tract Of land called an Addition the the free bridge A whole tract called Silk'd prospect, these Lands I devise to be divided equally between My two sons as soon as they are of age, granting unto my dear and loving wife her parts during her natural life and then to be equally divided between my two sons above mentioned and also all the rent of my land in three years past. I give unto my loving wife in order to set her up again as she has been a faithful considerate and loving wife unto me and also all the moveable property by my gift shall belong to my wife Elizabeth Falkner and Lewis Rains and Abraham Lewis & leave to be my sole Executors and trust to be this my last will and testament truly Executed whereunto I have set my hand and Seal.

Benjamin (his x mark) Falkner Seal

Signed sealed and delivered
in presence of
Nathan Falkner
Sarah (her x mark) Falkner

Anson October Court 1791
This the foregoing will of Benjamin Falkner was duly proven in open court and ordered to be recorded .
Test Wm Johnson, clk.
Recorded the 22nd October 1792

Donated by Grant Faulkner, edgepds@aol.com
10 May 2002