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In the name of God Amen. I Byus Boykin of the County of Sampson and State of 
North Carolina being of Sound mind and Memory blessed be God do this 
Eighteenth day of September in the year of our lord One Thousand eight hundred 
and Twelve and in the Thirty Sixthy & Seventh year of American Independance 
Make Ordain and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner Following 
that is to say

First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Boykin During her Natural life 
my Plantation where on I now live and land as far as the green Spring and from 
thence to the far landing also four Negrows to wit Pompy Dick Jade & Dinah 
one feather bed and furniture one Roding  part unreadable  China two Cows 
unreadable & figs ? six ewes & lambs one yoke of Ox one Cart a Sufficcency 
of working tools and one years provision and at hir deceas if all the perishable 
property to be Equally Divided between my five Children to wit Thomas John 
Soloman Nancy & Jeancy Boykin

Secondly I give and bequeath to my beloved son Thomas Boykin all the money 
which I have from unreadable purchase the plan taken thereof for the land said 
Thomas Boykin now lives I also give and bequeath to my son Thos Boykin two 
negrows to wit Pat & Cherry one Feather bed and firniture and one Cow and Calf 
to him his heirs & assigns forever 

Thirdly I give and bequeath to my two beloved sons John and Soloman Boykin 
all the resedue Resedue of my lands Divideing by the Run of Cohera except 
the Oake Island track which is to beling to the land the west side of Cohera 
with two Hundred and fifty dollard to be aded to the land on the west side of 
Choera the aforesaid lands to be divided by Existing lots between the said John 
& Soloman Boykin  I also give and bequeath to my son John Boykin two 
Negrows by the name of Sam and Bob one feather bed and its firniture & two 
Cows & Calves to him his heirs and assigns for ever

I also give and bequeath to my son Soloman Boykin two Nigrow boys by the 
name Isham and Jim one Horse bridle and Saddle one feather bed and furniture 
and two Cows & Calves to him his heirs assigns forever

Fourthly I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Nancy Boykin three Negrows 
to wit Hannah Rachel & Grace one bay Horse Colt Saddle and bridle one feather 
bed an furniture and two Cows and Calves to her her heirs and assigns forever

Fifthly I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Jeancy Boykin three negrows 
in the name of Mary ?  Rhoda & Daniel one Sorrel horse Colt one bridle and 
Saddle one feather bed and firniture and two Cows and Calves to hir hir hiers and 
assigns forever

Sixthly after my Daughter Jeancy becomes of age thin the Resedue of my 
Negrows to be equally Divided betwen my five Children to wit Thos John Soloman 
Nancy and Jeancy Boykin and the Resedue of my Stock Cattle hogs and Sheep 
to be sold and the money equally Divided between my wife and the aforsaid five 
Children - - 

And I hereby make and ordain my two sons Thomas and John Boykin Executors 
to this my last will and  Testament In witness whereof I the said Byus Boykin have 
to this my last will and Testament set my Hand and Seal the day and year above 
written

Signed Sealed published & declared by the Said Byus Boykin ? as his last will & 
Testament In the pricence of us who were present at the Signing and Sealing therof

Byus Boykin  (Seal) 
John Herring
Lott Riche
Mary Riche

LOTT GREGORY
8 January 1811             Prob. Date not found

Wife - Nancy Gregory - I lend negro woman, Suck; feather bed & furn; during NL.

Son - Asa Gregory - all land on SS of Public Road & 1 ac. N the other side where the 
dwelling house now stands; negro girl Silva, bed & furn.

Son - Elijah Gregory - plant where I now live, negro boy Hardy, bed & furn. 1 gun.

Son - Elisha Gregory - part of the woodlands; negro girl Fillis; feather bed & furn

Dau - Serena Gregory - part of the woodlands; negro girl Clarissa; bed & furn; 1 horse

Dau - Lana Simpler - negro woman Cleo & her issue, then to her children, $50.00 cash

Sons - Asa, Elijah, Elisha & dau Serena - all livestock, $300.00 divided among them.

Dau - Selah Dinkins - $5.00

After death of wife, all prop. lent to her to be divided between Elijah, Elisha, Serena

Son - Owen Gregory’s children Molsey & Loiza - 5 shillings each

Exec - Son Elijah Gregory, Hardy Holmes                             Signed- Lott Gregory
Wit - Louise Peck; J. Moore; F.G. Holmes

                                                                           
On file: North Carolina
State Archives

LOTT GREGORY       24 Jan. 1823             prob. Feb. CT 1824

Wife - Nancy Gregory - during NL 20 ac. land incl. The dwelling house, negro woman
Sook; livestock, Bed & furn., after dec. of wife, prop to be equally divided between 
2 sons Elijah and Elisha.

Son - Asa Gregory - negro Silvia & her son Tom & man Handy; 1 horse

Son - Elijah Gregory - negro girl Easter; ½ land I now own, not to interfere with 20 ac.
to wife; negro girl Violet.

Son - Elisha Gregory - negros Phillis & Jacob, ½ land I own except 20 ac. to wife.

Dau - Celia Vann - negro girl Candis

Dau - Lena Simpler - negro Will now in her possession.

Granddau - Molsey Fryar - $1.00

Sons - Elijah & Elisha - rem prop; negro Balam; household furn; plant, tools.

Exec: Son Asa Gregory, William Robinson
Wit: Benjamin Warters, W. Robinson                            signed Lott Gregory.

On file in 
North Carolina State Archives.

In the name of God-Amen I Ephraim Johnson of the State of North Carolina and 
County of Sampson do make and ordain the following to be my last Will and 
Testament that is to say  

First I will that my Just Debts be pay’d by my Executors . 

2. I Give and bequeath to my son Aaron Johnson the Land and Plantation on 
which I live on Condition that said Aaron shall pay or cause to be pay’d unto 
my son Jesse Johnson within three years from this date the Sum of one 
Hundred and fifty Dollars- and in case the Said payment is not made within 
the time above mentioned my Will is that my son Jesse have instead of that 
Sum the lower and of the aforementioned Land to be divided by a line 
Beginning at a Gum tree in the Well Branch at the place where the line that 
Divides between my Land and brother Solomon’s Crosses said branch, 
then up said Branch to the Marsh Run to a Gum then to the point of Pines 
in the Mingo Swamp then a Straight Course to a Corner on the Road then a 
pine in the fork of the Bridge Branch then down the Bridge Branch to Solomon 
Johnsons line to the beginning provided Nevertheless it is my Will that my sons 
John and William Johnson shall have the priviledges of the Grist Mill that they 
have had formerly and also that my Daughters Nancy Elizabeth and Mourning 
Johnson Shall be entitled to a place of abode in the House I posses and the 
priviledge of tending as much of the Cleard land as will support the stock they 
may Posses during the time they live a Single life-

3. I Five to my son John Johnson my Copper Still

4. I Give to my son William  Johnson the Sum of Ten Dollars to be pay’d out of 
my estate-

5th I Give to my Daughters Nancy Elizabeth and Mourning Johnson one Bed and 
furniture apiece and as much pewter as will make their shares equal to the other 
Childrens. 

6th I Give unto my Grandaughter Kitty Johnson the Sum of one Dollar-to be pay’d 
by my Executors.

7th I Give Jointly to and among my Daughters Nancy Elizabeth and Mourning and 
my son Aaron the whole of my stock of every description.

8th All my property not Given away above my Will is Should be equally Divided 
among all my Children Mala and female

Finale----
And Lastly I appoint my Sons John and William Johnson Executors of this Will and 
do utterly revoke all former Wills-

In Witness of the above said Ephraim Johnson have here unto Set my hand and Seal 
the 8th Dec. 1818.


			       His 
Signed in presence of        X           Ephraim Johnson
			     Mark                   SEAL

W. Robinson

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In the Name of God Amen-I Soasbe Johnson of the County of Sampson in the 
State of North Carolina being weak in Body but of Sound Memory Calling to 
mind the Mortality of My Body and knowing that it is Appointed Unto men to 
Die do make and Ordain the following to be my last will and Testament_ (That 
is to say) first I give and Recommend my Soul to almighty God and my Body 
to the Earth to be Buried in a Christian manner-and as to Such Worldly Estate 
where with it has pleased the Lord to bless me in this life I Give the Same as 
follows.

First I Give and Bequeath to my Beloved wife Sarah Johnson all my personal 
Estate(that is to Say) all my Stock of Cattle Horses Hogg(SIC) and Sheep 
during the time of her Natural life Except So much as will Make Each of My 
Childrens Shear(SIC) Equal with those that have already(SIC) had, and So much 
as will Discharge the Debts which I am Justly Oweing(SIC) also My Negroes to 
Remain in her possession During her Natural life, and after the Desseas(SIS) of 
My Beloved wife Sarah then the property which Remains to be Equally Divided 
Amongst My Heirs-

And lastly I appoint my Son Soloman Johnson and E. Herring Executors of this 
my last Will and Testament and do Revoke all former Wills in witness Where 
of I Said Soasbe Johnson have hereunto Set My hand and Seal the 28th day 
of Augsut 1822
					His
Signed Sealed published and Soasbe    X  Johnson (SEAL)
				          Mark
Declared to be his will in
Presence of us-
E. Herring~
Wm. Millen? ~

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Sampson County, NC
Will of William Johnson
Undated

	In the name of God Amen, I William Johnson of the County of Sampson 
in the State of North Carolina being in health and of perfect mind and memory do 
make and ordain the following as my last will and testament.

	First I give to my wife Betsey Johnson the plantation whereon I live for 
and during her life or widowhood.

	2nd I give to my two sons Allen Johnson and Taylor Johnson the whole 
of my land except what is lately give away by deed after my wifes death.

	3rd I give to my wife Betsey one third part of my cattle during her life and 
afterwards to be divided between my four sons George Allen William and Taylor 
Johnson.

	4th I give the remaining two thirds of my stock of cattle to my three 
daughters Dorcas Nancy and Betsy Johnson.

	5th I leave my two horses to my wife and my four sons above mentioned.

	6th I give my household furniture to my wife during her life and afterwards 
to my three daughters above mentioned.

	7th I give to my granddaughters Molcy Chappell Johnson and Nancy Jean 
Fryer the sum of ten dollars each to be payd out of my estate by my executors.

	8th I give to my sons Nathan Johnson and Joel Johnson and John Fryer the 
sum of six pence apiece what__ I die possessd of not mentioned above, I give to my 
wife Betsey and my four youngest sons after this legacys above mentioned are pay'd.

	I appoint my wife Betsy and my son Joab Johnson executor of this will and 
do revoke all others.

William (his mark) Johnson (seal)

In testimony of the above the said William Johnson has hereunto set his hand and affixed 
his seal in presence of us.
W. Robinson

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In the name of God Amen- I Alice Robinson of the County of Sampson being 
sick and weak of Body But of perfect mind & memory do make and??  this 
as my last Will and Testament. -viz  I Give and Recommend my soul to 
Almighty God and my Body to the Earth to be buried in a decent maner, and 
as to my Worldly Estate I dispose of the same as follows. 

I give to my Daughters Susannah & Elizabeth and the Heirs of my Daughter 
Ann the Sum of five shillings each. I give to my son Samuel a Suit of Cloths- 
I Give to my Grandaughter Marget Robinson two Cows and Calves and to my 
Grandaughter Alice Canon a Bed and Furniture-I Give to my ???? a pair of find 
dogs a Shovel and Tongs. I Give to my Daughter Dorcas Robinson the sum 
of two Hundred Dollars to be pay’d out of my Estate. I Give to my  Dau of son 
James Robinson the sum of Fifty Dollars I Give to my son George the sum of 
one Hundred Dollars. I give to Larry Freeman Four Hundred acres of Land 
whereon E.Smith lives

I Give to my son John two Hundred and Forty acres joining the home lands and 
to I Give to my son James my Land Except what is above mentioned-The 
remainor of my property after my Just Debts are pay’d I Give to be devided 
between my Daughter Dorcas and my sons John James and George.

And lastly I appoint Wm. Robinson Executor of this my last Will and Testament 
and do revoke all former Wills-In Witness whereof said Alice Robinson has 
hereunto set her hand and seal this 14th Nov. 1811. 

Alice Robinson (Seal)

Sign’d Sealed published}
& Declar’d in presence of }
            (His Mark)      
??                X       Mlemore

Wm. Robinson

Sampson County, NC
Will of W. Robinson
May term 1843
Recorded in Will Docket Pages 264 & 265.
Thomas I. Faison, Clk.

	In the name of God Amen - May 15th 1841
I William Robinson of the State of North Carolina and County of Sampson 
having got considerably in years and being desirous to direct how my small 
property is to be distributed, do make and ordain this my last will and 
testament.

	And first I give to my John Robinson in addition to that I have 
already given and delivered him the sum of four hundred dollars to be 
pay'd out of my estate by my executors as soon as may be convenient.
	2nd I give to my son George W. Robinson a negro nam'd 
(name not given) and the sum of five hundred dollars.

	3rd I give to my daughter Elizabeth Ward the sum of five hundred 
dollars in addition to what I have given formerly.

	4th I give unto my daughter Marget a negro girl nam'd Julian and 
the sum of five hundred dollars.

	5th I give to my daughter Mary Ward a negro girl nam'd Meriah 
and the sum of five hundred dollars.

	6th I give to my daughter Avabella Mosly a negro man nam'd 
Virgil and two hundred dollars.

	7th I give to my daughter Nancy Herring a negro girl namd Clarry 
and five hundred dollars.

	8th I give and bequath to my son William L. Robinson this land on 
which I live containing about four hundred acres with the appurtanances 
thereunto belonging also the household furniture plantation tools, and four 
cows and calves.

	The property not nam'd above I will to be distributed among all the 
above nam'd heirs, and the money (if any) and if the means to pay the above 
legacys should fail viz, the money due or bonds and notes, each is to lose in 
proportion to his or her legacy. 

	I constitue and appoint my sons George and William L. Robinson 
executors of this my last will revoking all others.

W. Robinson (seal)
Sign'd Sealed publish'd and declar'd by the testator as his last will in presence 
of (no names given).

Will was probated Monday, May 15th, 1843.

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In the name of God Amen _ I John Wright Senior of the County of Sampson in the 
State of North Carolina, being in health, and of sound Memory do make and ordain 
this my last Will and Testament in form following - Viz -

First I give to my Wife Penelope for and during her Natural Life all of my Estate Real 
and Personal

Second- I give and Bequeath to my son Isaac Wright the following Negroes Viz Miley 
Cato Amos & Peter, Five Hundred and forty acres of land including my Plantation 
Dwelling, and out Houses & Hill- allso two other Tracts of Land which I purchas'd from 
Lany Freeman containing two Hundred and Eleven acres-Deed bearing date 20th Oct. 
1821 - I allso give said Isaac my Household furniture except Beds, Kitchen Furniture 
& Plantation Tools a yoke of Oxen, a Log Carriage & Chains-the Oxen to be chosen 
by said Isaac - the above property & Lands are given to said Isaac Wright his Heirs 
and assigns, but not to take affect untill the death of my Wife Penelope

thirdly I give and bequeath to my Grandaughter Penny Brown one Feather Bed _____
All the property belonging to my estate not namd above that may be and Remain after 
the death of my Wife, I will to be equally Divided between my Son John, My Daughters 
Rebecca, Polly, Betsy,the Children of my deceas'd Daughter Nancy, and my son 
Isaac - said children of Nancy to have one share ______

I appoint my sons John and Isaac Wright Executors of this my last Will and Tetament 
and do hareby Revoke all former Wills - In Testimony of the above John Wright has 
hereunto let his hand & seal this 20th day of Nov 1835

Sign'd Seal'd Pulish'd and declar'd by said John Wright as his last Will in presence of 

W Robinson  
David Smith
Raiford Carrole

John Wright Senr -SEAL-


State of North Carolina  Court of Pleas and Quarter
Sampson County           Sessions Nov. Term 1848
Then exact the forgoing Will duly proven in open
Court by the Oaths of David Smith and Raiford
Carroll, two of th subscribing witnesses and ordered
to be Recorded.

Thomas J Faison Clk


J Wright's Will


Recorded in Will
Docket Pages
344 and 345.

Thomas J Faison Clk