In the name of God Amen.

Being in my right mind and in my right senses, I give and bequeath my property as follows. First I give my land and all my moveable property within doors and without to my loving Wife Nancy BERRY her natural life or widowhood, then my land to be divided between my two Sons Richard BERRY and John BERRY and then my moveable property to be equally divided between my four Daughters only leaving out enough to pay my debts, this being my Last Will and Testamony leaving my property in the hands of my Wife Nancy BERRY January the 2^d day 1813.

Test.
    Thomas MULDER
    Darkes [her x mark] HOWARD

Recorded and examined the (blank) day of (blank)

[Note: Although there is no first name given on this will, court minutes show that his name was John.  Probate date is also from minutes of the Currituck Co. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions].

This will was contributed by Judy Merrell Brickhouse. No part of this document may be used for any commercial purposes. However, please feel free to copy any of this material for your own personal use and family research. If you find anything in these records that pertains to your families, it is strongly suggested that you look at the original record on your own to check for errors or possibly other additional and helpful information. Thank you!

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