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I Elizabeth A. ETHERIDGE of the County of Currituck and State of North  Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say;

First That my executress shall should provide for my body a decent burial and pay all funeral expenses togather with my just debts out of the moneys that may first come into my her hands as a part of or parcel of my estate.

First I leave to my neice Elizabeth J. BERRY my exutriss.

First I leave to Lucinda TILLITT my gold bracelet and to Genova [or Genora?] H. TILLITT one black silk dress a bress pin two pair of stockings two underskirts and a crape shall.

2^nd to Abby J. GREGORY one silk dress.

3^rd and last to Betty J. BERRY all of the the balance of household and kitchen furniture cattle hogs turkeys chicken corn and and fodder and all the balance belonging to me to have and to hold forever.

Given my hand and [nothing else written]
        /s/ Elizabeth A. ETHERIDGE    Seal

Witness
    Edward TILLITT
    Bettie J. BERRY

[Note: Cemetery records indicate that Elizabeth A. Etheridge died July 24, 1898 at the age of 63 years, 11 months and 29 days.  The inscription on her tombstone says "Dear Aunt".]

[Source: Microfilm G.030.1548672 - Currituck Co., NC Wills (original) 1841-1924; Vol. Ansell-Woodhouse]

This will was contributed by Kay Midgett Sheppard. 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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