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TETTERTON, WILLIAM
North Carolina
North Carolina P In the name of God amen I William Tetterton of the County of Tyrel in the
Province aforesaid being sick in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be to the Almighty do make and ordain
this my last Will and Testament in maner following, first I recomend my soul to God my Maker and my body to be buryed in a
Christian like and decent maner at the descretion of my Executors, and as to such worldly goods as it hath pleased God to
bestow upon me I give and dispose of the same in maner following. Viz.
First - I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elisabeth all my moveable Estate until the day
of her death or mariage and then to be divided among my children at my wifes descretion except the increase of my mare and
it is my will and desire that my wife deliver them to my children as she breeds untill every one of my children has one - - -
Item - I do constitute nomenate nomenate and appoint my my friend Thomas Leary Executor and
my loving wife Elisabeth Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revokeing and disanuling all former and
other Wills by me made In Witness whereof I have signed sealed and published this to be my last Will and Testament this 16th
day of Jany. Anno Dom 1759.
William (his -x- mark) Tetterton
Signed sealed & Published
Back of will has "William Taterton Will June Court 1762."
Minutes
Tyrrell County
Original Will
Dated 16 January 1759
in the presence of
Kizia Leary
Tyrrell County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
June Session 1762
Personally appeared John Leary and on his oath proved the last will and testament of William Teterton deceased and saith that he was of sound mind and memory & that he saw the other subscribing witnesses sign at the same time Keziah Leary.
September Session 1762
Personally appeared Elizabeth Taterton and exhibited inventory of the estate of William Taterton deceased and proved the same upon her oath.
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