Joseph Gibbs, Sr. will

Joseph Gibbs, Sr. - 1819
Aug. 13, 1819 - cFeb. 1822
Will: Hyde Co., NC Will Bk. 4; pg. 155

In The Name of GOD Amen.

I Joseph Gibbs Sen^r of the State of North Carolina & County of Hyde Being weak in Body but of Sound and Disposing mind and memory Blessed be GOD for his Mercy and Knowing that it is appointed for all men Once to Die Do Make Declare and publish this to be and Contain my Last Will and Testament in Manner and form Following - First and principal of all I Recommend my Soul into the Hands of GOD who Gave it and my Body to be Buried on a Christian Like manner at the Descretion of my Executor. And what Worldly Estate it hath Been pleas God to Bless me with I Give and Bequeath Devise and Dispose of in the following Manner--

1^st I Lend to my Beloved Wife Esther all my Movable property Stock of Cattle Hogs & Horses and all my Negroes During her Widowhood and then to be Equally Divid amongst my Six youngest Children Charley, Betsy, Amey, Esther, Joanna & David and if any of these Should Die without Issue their part to be Equally Devid amongst the Remaining herein Named. I also Lend her the use of My Land & plantation whereon I Now Live During her Widowhood.

2^d I Also Give and Bequeath unto my two Sons Charley Gibbs & David Morgan Gibbs All the Land that I Own and am Entitled to, to be Equally Devid Between then after the Death or Marriage of their Mother and if Either of them Shou^d die Without Issue then whole to go to Surviving One & if they Both are without Issue then to Go to my four Daughters Herein named.

3^d and with Regard to my Other four Children Polley Harris Prescilla Credle and Heirs of Benj. Gibbs my Son and Heirs of Dorcas Gibbs my Daughter I Give them what I have already Given them which in my Opinion was their Equitable Share and I farther Constitute my wife Esther and my Son Charley Gibbs my Executors to this my Last will and testament but if my wife Shou^d Marry again her Executorship to cease from then.

In Witness whereof I the Said Joseph Gibbs Sen do Sign Seal publish and Declare this Instrument of wrighting to Contain my Last Will and Testament in presence of us This Thirteenth day of August in the year AD 1819.

Thos Gibbs Sen^r /s/ Joseph Gibbs Sen^r Seal
Thomas [his x mark] Spencer J^rDavid Carter

This Will was proved in open Court [no date]
/s/ B. Jasper

Hyde Co., NC Will Bk. 4
Esther GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian
Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS; Also mentions rent of land for 1820 and 1821.
In pursuance to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $122.87 due the ward this 1st May 1822.
[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

Johanah GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian
Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS.
Pursuant to an order from Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $133.10 due the ward this May 1, 1822.
[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Thomas SAUNDERSON, Christ. GASKINS

Elizabeth GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian
Mentions received $151.87 of Jno. CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS
Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the balance of $138.73 due the ward this 1st May 1822.
[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Tho. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

David M. GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian
Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS
Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $139.23 due the ward this May 1, 1822.
[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

Amy GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian
Vouchers from Augt. Term 1820 - May Term 1822; Mentions received $151.87 of John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS.
Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the sum of $123.64 due the ward this May 1, 1822.
[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS, Tho. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

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