Contributed by Gerry Hill
Wife of James Paul
Pg. 89, Bk. B
Know all men by those present that I Elizabeth Paul of Orange County state of NC for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear to my son James Paul of Washington Co. in the state of Georgia and also for the consideration of the sum of one shilling current money at the said sate of NC have given and granted, bargained and sold and by those persons present do then give, grant and bargain and sell unto my said son James Paul one certain negro boy named Peter about 14 years of age to have and to hold the said negro boy Peter unto the said James Paul, his heirs and assign reserving never the less the possession and use of the said negro boy Peter to me the said negro boy to me the said Elizabeth Paul for and during the term of my natural life. In witness whereof I have put this my seal the 30th day of Nov. 1789.
State of NC Orange Co. Feb Term 1793 Bk. B, Pg. 160
The contents of the will of Elizabeth Paul deceased by Frances Wilkinson and Samuel McCracken as follows: Viz I leave and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Reddin my old mare and saddle to her and her heirs forever, to my grandaughter Elizabeth Carrington five pounds to her and her heirs forever and I likewise leave and bequeath to my grandson William Reddin twenty pounds to him and his heirs forever. I leave and bequeath to my grandaughter Elizabeth Gray one feather bed, bolster and pillows with two sheets one pair of blankets, one coverlet, with addition at a counter pin stamped. I likewise leave and bequeath to my grandson James Paul twenty pounds to him and his heirs forever. I likewise bequeath to my grandaughter Elizabeth Paul one feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. I likewise leave and bequeath to my two daughters Margaret and Elizabeth all my pewter equally to be divided between to their heirs forever. I likewise leave and bequeath to my daughter Margaret all the remainder of my estate remaining after the above.
Sworn to Open Court Francis Wilkinson, Samuel McCracken
The Witnesses say upon their oath that Enoc Robert ___ is appointed executor to the last will of Elizabeth Paul.
Attest Ab. B. Bruce.
State of NC Orange Co., Feb. Term, 1793.
The exec. of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Paul deceased was duly proved in open court by the oaths of Frances Wilkinson and Samuel McCracken and on motion ordered to be recorded.