Will of Gdeon Pegram, 1823, Warren & Bute & Vance Cos. NC
                            

Will of GIDEON PEGRAM
                                      
   Surname: PEGRAM, NICHOLSON, VAUGHN
                                      
     WILL OF GIDEON PEGRAM
     PROBATED WARREN COUNTY, N.C. 1823
     
     In the name of God Amen
     
     I Gideon Pegram of the County of Warren & State of North Carolina
     being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and declare
     this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner following, to wit,
     
     I lend to my beloved wife Charity Pegram all my lands and
     plantations with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, during
     her natural life to be used and enjoyed as she may think proper,
     also I giveto my wife all my stock of horses, cattle, hogs and
     sheep, also I lend to my wife all my household and kitchen
     furniture during her natural life.
     
     I give to my daughter Patsey Nicholson after the death of my wife,
     the following tracts of land which I bought of Gideon Horton and
     Thomas Horton formerly the land of John Horton to her and her heirs
     forever. Also I give to my daughter Patsey Nicholson after the
     death of my wife, one bed and furniture to her and her heirs
     forever.
     
     I give to my grand daughter after the death of my wife, Martha A.
     Vaughn the following tract of land, beginning at George Pegrams
     corner at the head of the Mirey Branch, thence down the said branch
     to Hubquarter Creek, thence down the said creek to the old corner
     maple, thence up my spring branch to the head of the said branch,
     then forward to the old line on a Hickory, also one feather bed and
     _____ furniture. Alos one desk, one walnut chest and one walnust
     table. To her and her heirs forever, provided my said grand
     daughter live to the agoe of twenty one years and marries and has
     lawfull issue, but if she dies without said issue, then my will is
     that the abvoe property be equally divited between all her brothers
     and sisters by the mothers side.My will is that at my death what
     money I may have on hand or debts due to me in any way I give to my
     wife.
     
     I give to my friend Henry Fitts after the death of my wife, the
     following track of lands, beginning at a maple at Hubquarter Creek
     on the old line, thence along Millers to a red oak, thence along
     Hortons line to a red oak, thence to a hickory, thence to the head
     of my spring branch and down the said branch to the beginning, also
     an equal share of all the property loaned to wife, not otherwise
     given away, to him and his heirs forever, requesting my said frind
     to use an appropriate the said property for the benefit of my
     daughter Elizabeth Vaughn and her children except Martha A. Vaughn
     who is already provided for.After the death of my wife, my will is
     that the household and kitchen furniture I give to my friend Henry
     Fitts as above - and I do hearby appoint my wife Executirx and my
     friend Henry Fitts Executor of this my Last Will & Testament, in
     witness whereof I herunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of
     March 1823.
     
     Signed, sealed, published & declared in presence of Gideon Pegram,
     20 March 1823.
     
     Witnesses:
     
     Thos.______
     Jno P. Nicholson
   
   

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