North
Carolina In the name of God amen this fourth day of April in the Year
our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & Sisty five I William Dixson
of New Hanover County, in the Provence aforesaid Being weak in body
tho' of sound mind and memory do first revoke and make utter null and
void all other wills by me before made and to satisfy and ordain this
to be my last will and testament in maner & form following.
Impremises My wills and meaning is that all my just and lawful debts be
immediately paid after my decease.
Item: I give & bequeath to Brother Jonathan Dixson fifty acres of
land whereon he now lives and all the improvements. Likewise two cows
and calves, also one white mare and my wearing cloathes, one feather
bed and furniture also my saddle an bridle and likewise all the money
that is due to me------------
Item: I give and bequeath to my Brother Moses Dixson one cow and
yearling, also one Black mare and Trumpeter likewise one bay horse. I
give and bequeath to my Brother Aaron Dixson one cow & Yearllling
also one Black stone house and my gun and accutremints for muster.
Lastly I nominate and appoint my Brother Johathan Dixson executor of
this my last will and testament In witness where of I have here unto
set my hand and seale this day and year first above written. William
Dixson (seal) (his mark) Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Bishop Dudley Ezekiel Alerandsn
