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WILL OF WILLIAM ALFORD


In the Name of God, Amen

I William Alford of Stokes County and State of North carolina being of Sound and perfect mind and memory (Blessed be God) do this tenth day of December In the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and nine make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner following that is to Say;

Item I will and bequeth to my beloved Wife Mary Alford All the frieholds (?) Lands I now hold or possess With all my personal Estate to remain in her hands while She remains my Widow, to Dispose of as She Shall think propper both for own use and to pay All my Just Debts with the Same.

Item but if my Wife Should marry or die I Do Allow All my Estate Both Real and personal to be Equally Divided Amongst my Children (After all my Just Debts is paid) to wit:

William & Joseph Andrew & John, sons & Mary Esther & Sarah.

Item I will and bequeth to my Daughter Margreat Crous the sum of ten Shillings and no more.

Item I here By make and ordain my Wife Executrix and. And my tow sons Andrew Alford and John Alford Executors of this my last Will and testament.

In witness whereof I here unto set my hand seal the day and year first Writen.

Wm. Alford (Seal)

Signed Sealed published and Delivered by the sd Wm. Alford the testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us.

Bryson Blackburn



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