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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecord of Wills 1935-1941 (2) To Whom It May Concern: My will, which is at my sisters, Annies, contains an item willing $1,000.00 to the Concord Presbyterian Church, Iredell Co, I hereby reduce that to $500.00. The other $500.00 is to go to my sisters, My sister Annie is to have my diamond ring during her life time then iA is to go to Annabelle. The other rings & jewelry are to be kept for the little girls. The gentlemans ring in my trunk is to go to Bradford Craig. _ The stocks are to be held until the market advances and then be sold and mong “divided equally as stated in will. “a All patterns etc. that I've accumulated in my work as an Aide are to be kept for my nieves if they want them. My books can be divided as considered best or can be given to some institution if the heirs so desire. If my sister Zella cannot ettend to my estate then my sister Annie can settle it. She is not to give bond. I will to my sister, Edma, my part of the house at Lake Triangular Part. If she leaves no issue then it goes to the church. This is to be part of her part of my estate. Margaret is to have my watch and Frances is to have rings not mentioned. But these are all to be kept till children old enough to take care of them. Signe d: Beulah Bradford Lyons Witnesses: Martha Mulligan =O=- -O= -Oe aOw North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Beuleh exhibited before the Clerk of the SupePior Court of Iredell County, North Caroline by Zella Bradford, the executrix therein named and the due execution thereof by the said Beuleh Bradford Lyons is preved by the oath and examination of Joh H. Small, Jr. and R. Marton Ross of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, tw of the subscribing witnesses thereto, who being duly sworn doth depege and say each for himself that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him and attached, purperting to be the last will and testament of the said Beulah Bradford) Lyons, that the said Bevlah Bradford Lyons in the presence of this deponent, sub- scribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown and attached, as afore- gaid, and which bears date cf the 17th day of April, 1930. And the deponent doth further depose and say tmt the said Beulah bradford fyons, testatrix aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing her name at aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited and hereto attached, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will and testament as an attesting witness thereto and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix. And this deponent furgher saith, that at the time when the said pinbuiiie subscribed her name to said last will and testament, as aforesaid, and at the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Beulah Bradford Lyons was of sound mind and memory, of full age toe xecute a will and testament arid was not under any restraint to the knowledge or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. John H. Small, Jr. R. Marion Rose Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, a Notary Public in and for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Witness my hand and Netarial Seal, this the 28th day of July, 1938. Flerence B. Ha Notary Public In and for Wecklenburg County North Carolina My commission expires: March 17, 190. (NOTARIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- Witing, and every part thereof, is the lest will and testament ef Beulah Bradford Lyons, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate ®re ordered to be recorded and filed. Clerk Superior Court. This 28th day of July, 1938. “O=- «O- On ee oOw NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be a codicil to the last will and testament of Beulah Bradford Lyons, deceased, ig exhibited Bor probate in open Court by Zella Bradford, the executrix therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs. Annie B, Craig, that the said codicil to the will was lodged in the hand of Mrs. annie B, Craig for safe keeping. And ices proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: V. E. Lackey, J. P. Watt and Mary Watt, $hat they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Beulah Bradford Lyons, having often seen her write, and verily beliefe that the name of the said Beulsh Bradford Lyons subscribed to the said codicil to the will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Beulah Bradford Lyons. And it is further provéd by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said Beulah Bradford Lyons. Annie B. Craig (Seal) V. E. Lackey (Seal) Je P. Watt (Seal) Mary Watt (Seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 23rd day of June, A.D, 19%. Phul Hoover, Deputy Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, end every part thereof, is the codivil to the last will and testament of Beulah Bradford Lyons, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. | t This the 28th day of July, A.D., 1938, C. G. Snith Clerk Superior Court. eee eee eH eH ee eee eee ereeerereeeenennneenen ne ee # +e eee eee eee ee oe ne ne tHe Ht et Ht He He he ee a te North Carolina , Iredell County 9 I, J. L. Kurfees, being of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. First: As I have a policy of insurance in the Royal Arcanum for $2000.00 payable in case of my death equally to my wife and children Frank Kurfees and Lila T, Smalley, it is my desire and will that my Executor hereinafter named shall sell my house and lot on Stockton Street in the City of Statesville, at public or private sale, as in his judgment shall seem best, and out of the proceeds pay $200.00 to my wife Daisy Kerfees, to be used for the benefit of my son Broadus Gray Kerfees, and the balance of the proceeds of said sale, after the payment of any just debts I may ows, shall be divided equally among my wife, Daisy Kerfees and my son Frank Kerfees and my daughter Lila T. Smalley. Second: I wish my children to divide my household and kitchen furniture equally among themselves, but if, for any reason they cannot do so satisfactorily to all, then my Executor may sell the same at public auction and divide the proceeds equally among my three children, Third: I hereby appoint my son Frank W. Kurfees executor of this my last will and testament, and reque st that he be not required to give bond. Witness my hand and seal this 15th day of Nov. 1915. Je Le Kurfees Witnesses: R. T. Weatherman J. B. Armfield STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Iréde11 County. IN THE SUPERIOR SOURT. A paper writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. L. Rurfees, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open court by Frank W. Kurfees, the *xecutor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of H. E. Lewis that R. T, Weatherman one of the subscribing witnesses thereto 1s dead, and it is also proved by the oath and examination of H. E. Lewis, that J. B, Armfield the other subscribing witness thereto 1s also dead. and it f# further Proved by the oath and examination of the said H. E. Lewis that he is well Scquainted with the handwriting of the said R. T. Weatherman, having often seen him Write, end that the name of the said R, 7, Weatherman subscribed as a witness to the *8id will, 1s in the handwriting of the sald R. 7, Weatherman, and it is alse * Sa proved by the oath and examination of the said H. E. Lewis that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said J. B. Armfield, having often seen him write; and that the name of the said J. B. Armfield subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said J. B. Armfield, H. E. lewis Sworn to and subscribed before me, this January 3lst, 1938, before me, D. L. Raymer Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court. It is therefore considered by the court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of the said J. L. Kurfees, and the same is ordered to be recorded and filed. This 3lst day of January, 1938. C. Ge Smith et He HH HH HH + eeeee eee te te eh he + Ht Hh MH HHH He He NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Union Grove, October 2, 19343. I, Henry C, Bennett, of Union Grove, Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament. le My executors, thereinafter named, shall, as soon after my death as possible, pay all my just debts and erect a suitable monument at my grave out of | the first moneys coming into their hends from my estate, | 2. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Paulina Campbell Bennett, all the personel property remaining at the time of my death, to be used and dispesed of by her as she may see fit for the support of herself and our children. I alse devise to my said wife all the real estate of which I may die seized, for the sons of her natural life or so long as she remains my widow, and et her death or remarriage said lands shell belong te my children as hereafter set forth. Je Subject to the lire estate of my said wife, I give and devise to mY som Henry Woodrow Bennett ten acres of land off the south side of that portion of of my lands lying north of the public road running from Union Grove to Campbell's mill, same to include my residence and all out buildings now constructed on said premises. I also give and devise to my son Miles Talmadge Bennett ten acres of land off the north side of that portion of my lands lying south of said road, gaid two tracts of ten acres each to belong to my said two sons in fee simple forever, subject only to the use of same by my said wife for her life time or s0 long as she remains my widow, . All the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed, I give, devise and bequeath to my other ten children, share and share alike, to be theirs in full enjoyment at the death or remarriage of my said wife, Pauline Campbell Bennett. 5. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my two sons, Henry Woodrow Bennett and Miles Talmadge Bennett, as executors of this my last will and testa- ment, hereby revoking any and all wills by me heretofore made, and direct that my said executors administer my estate without bond and in accordmce with the true meaning and intent hereef. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, this October 2nd, 1933, Henry C. Bennett (SEAL) We, the undersigned, hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses to the Signature of Henry C. Bennett, to the above and foregoing instrument of writing, which we have signed in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request, he having declared same to be his last will and testament and having affixed his signature thereto in our presence this the 2nd day of October, 1933, J. VY. Robertson (SEAL) H. D. *harpe ( SEAL) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Henry Cc. Bennett, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk ef the Superior Court for said county, by Henry Woodrow Bennett and Miles Talmadge Bennett, the *Xecutors therein. mentioned, and the due execution thereef by the said Henry C. Bennett is preved by the oath and examination of J. V. Robertson and H. D. Tharpe, | the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and E — Ne an | #41 OT each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the State of North Carolina paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Alexander County Henry C. Bennett, that the said Henry C. Bennett in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and I, Leora Goble, being in sound mind and knowing the uncertainty of life which bears date of 2nd day of October, 1943. | day make this my last will and testament: And the depenent further said, that the said Henry C. Bennett, testator | First: I bequeath my soul to my Maker who gave it to me; aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid déclare the saia % Second: I bequeath my home in Stony Point to my daughter Gladys; paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, 4 Third: I bequeath all my household and kitchen furniture to my daughter and this déponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an Gladys - with the exception of my piano which I give to my attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said daughter Bessie; testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said Fourth: I bequeath my farm consisting of 52 (fifty two) acres in Iredell testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of County to my daughters Bessie and Gladys share and share alike; the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, o I direct my daughter Gladys to collect any and all life insurance the said Henry C. Bennett was of sound mind md memory, of full aze to execute a : that I may have; to pay out of same all doctor bilis, all funeral will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of expense and to place respectable marker on my grave; if there be this deponent: And further these deponents say not. € any money over and above the above expenses Gladys is hereby directed to hold same for any expense incurred when my husband Severally sworn and subscribed this J. V. Robertson Mack Goble passes from this earth. 17th day of August, 1938, before me. H. D. Tharpe Witness my hand and seal this August 2nd, 1938. C. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court, her Ileora X Goble mark Witness: D. V. Deal NORTH CAROLINA, Ieuise Dsal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. Alma Watt It is therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper- Filed August 8, 1938, writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Henry C. Bennett, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, NORTH CAROLINA, ALEXANDER COUNTY, C. G, Smith Clerk Superlor Court Fj I, Mrs. Sam Francis, Deputy Clerk Superior Court do hereby certify that the This 17th day of August, 1 . a foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Will of Leora Goble as filed in the y x A Clerk of the Superior Courts Office August 8, 1938. Witness my hand and seal, this the 10th day of Aumst, 1938. i i a a ae ae % 4 SOR eHeHeeee ene neeene nue ees een nnn eee eee Be the Ht et we ee oe ee ; ; ° perior Court, Alexander County, N. C. aO~ -O- «0- “0 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK ALEXANDER COUNTY A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testanent of Leora Goble, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for sald county, by » the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said —_— ’ oe ema is proved by the oath and examination of D. V. Deal and Leuise Deal the sub- scribing witnesses thereto, who, being duly sworn, do depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Leora Goble; that the said D. Vv. Deal and Louise Deal, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of the Second day of August, 1938. And the depenent further saith that the said Leora Goble the testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith that at the said time when the said teséator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and at the time of the deponent's shbscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Leora Goble was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint, to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent. And further these deponents say not, Ieuise Deal De. V. Deal Severally sworn and subscribed, this 8th day of August, 1938, before me, Re. W. Pearson Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SU ALEXANDER COUNTY, ne ee It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testement of Leora Goble, deceased, and the sam, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, sr ordered to be recorded and filed, : This 8th day of August, 1938, R. W. Pearson Clerk Siperfor Court OCS I de hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the probate of will as filed and recorded in my office, This the 26th., day of Augst, 1938, Mrs. Sam Francis Deputy C. 3, C. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court from the exemplification of the record hereinafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of Leora Goble deceased, a citizen of Alexander County, North Carolina, has been duly proved and allowed in the proper court of probate of said county and state, according to the laws of said state, and it further appearing that the said Leora Goble left property in Iredell Ceunty, North Carolina: And it appearing affirmatively in the certified probate or exemplification of the will aforesaid that the said will is executed according to the laws of the State of Nerth Carolina: It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of said will end of its probate in the proper court of Alexamier County, North Carolina, which has been produced and exhibited here duly certified and authenticated, be allewed, filed and recorded in this court in the same manner as if the original md not the copy had been produced, proved and allowed before the undersigned clerk, This the lst day of September, 1938, C. G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court. eee HHH He eH He em ee ee HO ee en KRHRHH HR HH Ow * +e ee eh He eH & Ce A ET iebts and my funeral expenses be paid bequeath to my beloved sister, Minnie Ritchie Euery, riptfon, reel, personal cnd mixed, of whatsoever er the same may be situated, to have and sphew Andrew Wesley my estate, lest will and testam wnom I have all the devotion 4 NOMILNevE Salem St. Railroed Ave. Tom Thumb Sst. State of Connecticut Fairfield County City of Bridreport Althea Kk, Perketon, residing at 457 Selem Street, Bridgeport, Conn., Mergeret Lb. Fee residing at 101 Church Hill Road, Bridgeport, Conn., and Ella L. Merwin now E’le Merwin Bletchley residing at 1565 South Mein Street otretfurd, Connecticu', each being duly sworn, meketh oath that she is a citizen end resident at th x Q . ‘ of the County and Stete eforeseid and is © non-resident of the State of North; L. I. Ritenié, su pserl bing thet the neper-writing purporting to be the lest will and testament oi dated Jenuery 9th, 1929, is exhibited tc this devonent who is one of the witnesses thereto; whereupon each of said sifients doth depose end say foi herself; thet she is a subscribing witness to the said péeperewriting now shown ner purporting : . +4 to be the lest will and testament of L. I. Ritchie and that the said L. I. Kitchle #@ the presence of this deponent subscribed her neme at the end of seid paper-writing now shown es eforesaid which bears the date of Jan, yth, ly2y. And the deponents further each for herself say, that said L, I. Ritchie, Testatrix eforesaid, did et the time or subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare seid paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited to be her Lest will and testement end this deponent did thereupon subscribe her neme at the end of seid will as an attesting witness thereto, and et the request and in the presence of said testetrix and in the presence of the other witnesses IRS A testetrix the deponent as Ritchie wes Llla merwin CAKOLINA LL COUNTY. It i therefore cons the Court that the said papervwriting, and the Last will and testament of L. I. Ritchie, deceased, en: i me with the foregeing examination this certificate are ordered to be srded end filed. This the 17th day of October, lyse. G. Smith Superior Court FEO IOI RO IORGROR ROR ROI OR UIR ORO ROR RIOR a ORI ROROROIR ARCA ACCOR NER OR AIC AR RE IER RN a a RR a / / # j/ f /| Nerth Carolina, Iredell County. I, Mary Lacy Gaither of the aforesaid county and state being of sound mind but Considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and testament; Cirst My executor hereinafter named shal give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses, together with €ll my just debts, out of the first money that come into his hands belenging to my estate, I give to my neice Gladys Brandon Talley and to my neice Ruby Brandon all my property after my debts are paid. (Equally divided) / I hereby constitute and appoint my trusted friend Gladys Brandon Talley, my lawfy] executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof hereby revokeing and declareing uterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I the said Mary Lacy Gaither do hereunto set my hand and seal, This 26th day of March, 194. Sighned ee Mary Lacy Gaither (Seal) Witness J. V. Baggarly Macgie M. Baggarly NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUP®RIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Lacy Gaither, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Mary Lacy Gaither is proved by the oath and examination of J. V. Baggarly & Maggie M. Baggarly, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Lacy Gaither, that the séid Mary lacy Gaither in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 26th day of March, 193). And the deponent further said, that the said Mary Lacy Gaither, testatpix aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the seid paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, end this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this depenent further saith, that at the sald time whenthe said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, | the said Mary Luch Gaither, was of sound mind and memory, of fulla ge to execute @ will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not, | | | J. V. Baggariy _ ( SEAL) Magcie M, Baggarly ( SEAL) C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court, Severally sworn and subscribed this 6 day of September, 1938, before me. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL C OUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mary Lacy Gaither, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court This 6 day oi Sept., 1938. +*et-eeireeee ett tt & HH / I direct that all my just debts and my funeral expenses be paid from my estate, after which: I give devise and bequeath to my beloved sister, Minnie Ritchie Emery, all my property of every description, real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever the same may consist of wheresoever the same may be situated, to have and to hold the same absolutely. I only request that my beloved mephew, Andrew Wesley Emery, be given & college education same to be paid for out of my estate. I make my beloved sister, Minnie Ritchie Emery sole devisee of this my last will and testament, not wamindful of the fact that I have other relatives for whom I have all the esteem and affection due them, but by reason of her untiring love and devotion I owe all that I have as a Slight token of my appreciation, and lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved sister Minnie Ritchie Emery, sole executrix of this my last will and testament, without bonds, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand end seal, this 9th day of January in the year of Our Lerd one thousand and nine hundred and twenty nine. L. I. Ritchie (L.S.) Bridgeport, Conn. Witnesses: Althea R. Parketon 457 Salem St. Margaret &. Fee 4,85 Railroad Ave. Ella L. Merwin 78 Tom Thumb 8t. -O- o#O=- #0 «0 A 286 State of Connecticutt Fairfield County City of Bridgeport Althea R. Parketon, residing at 57 Salem Street, Bridgeport, Conn., Margaret E. Fee residing at 101 Church Hill Road, Bridgeport, Conn., and Ella L. Merwin now Ella Merwin Blatchley residing at 1385 South Main Street Stratford, Connectifut, each being duly sworn, maketh oath that she is a citizen and resident of the County ang State aforesaid and is a non-resident of the State of North Carolina; that the paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of L. I. Ritchie, dated Jamary 9th, 1929, is exhibited to this deponent who is one of the subscribing witnesses thereto; whereupon each of said affiants doth depose and say for herself; that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown her purporting to be the last will and testament of L. I. Ritchie and that the said L. I. Ritchie in the presence of this depornent subscribed her name at the end of said paper-wr iting now shown as aforesaid which bears the date of Jan. 9th, 1929. And the deponents further each for herself say, that said L. I. Ritchie, Testatrix aforesaid, did at the time of subscribing her hame as aforesaid, declare said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited to be her last will and testament and this deponent did thereupon subscribe her name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence of said testatrix and in the presence of the other witnesses. And this deponent further sayeth that at said time when said testatrix subscribed her name to said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing her name as an attesting witness thereto, the said L. I. Ritchie was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any, restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depenent: And further these deponents say not. ( SEAL) ( SEAL) Althea R. Parketon severally sworn and subscribe this 13th day of October, 1938, before me a Notary Public, duly commissioned and acting in and for the State and County aforesaid, Margaret E. Fee Blla Merwin Blatchley (SEAL) John E. Amnin, Jr. “Notary Public. My comm. expires: Feb. lst, 190. (NOTARIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN ‘RI OF IREDELL COUNTY. THE SUPERIOR COURT. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper” writing, and every pert thereof, is the last will and testament of L. I, Ritehte, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are erdered to be recorded and filed. This the 17th day of October, 1948, C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, IRA G. ROYSTER, of the County of Iredell, and State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and rendering void any and all Wills by me, at any time heretofore, made, ITEM: - My Executor and Executrix hereinafter named shall give my body proper burial according to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and shall pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses and any reasonable and lawful costs of administering my Estate out of the first monies belonging to my Estate that may come int’ the hands of by Executor and Executrix. ITEM: - I give, devise and bequeath unto my beleved wife, Catherine P. Royster so long as she may remain unmarried, any and all money or monies owing to me out of or derived from my insurance renewal account with the security Life and Trust Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, all money or monies derived or to be derived therefrom, principal and interest, to be paid directly to my said wife by the said Security Life and Trust Company, so long as the aforesaid renewal account er any Part thereof be in effect, and so long as she remain unmarried, to be hers, absolutely; but, in the event of the death or re-marriage of my said wife, then the said money or monies so derived and accruing from the aforesaid renewal account Shall be paid in equal proportions to my children, Ira G. Royster, Dorothy P,. Royster, and George E. Royster, or the survivor or survivors of them, share and share alike, ‘The said renewal account with the Security Life and Trust Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is, under no circumstances, to be sold, discounted, *ssigned or hypothecated. ITEM: = I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder ef my Estate, whether the same be real, personal, or mixed, and wheresoever the same may be situate, to my beloved wife, Catherine P, Royster, and her heirs forever, ) *bsolutely, and in fee simple. ITEM: - I have further provided for my wife and children with life insurance, and of such life insurance approximately the sum of Nine Thousand ($9000.00) Dollars is payable to my wife, Catherine P. Royster, in lump sum, cash settlement, and I earnestly request my said wife to apply approximately the sum of Six Thousand ($6000.00) Dollars of this amount to the purchase of a suitable residence of approximately that price and value, to be used as a home for herself and children, ITEM: - Should my children herein named or any of them have reached the age of twenty-one years, prior to the time of their taking under this, my last Will and Testament, I direct that the share under this, my Will, of each child so having reached the age of twenty-one years, shall be paid to such child or children above the age of twenty-one years, directly and absolutely; but, in the event that my child or children named in this Will, or any of them, shall not have reached the age of twenty-one years, then I direct that the share or shares of such minor child or children, under this, my Will, shall be paid, for such minor child or children, to the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to be administered by the said wachovia Bank and Trust Company, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and invested for my said minor child or children, and all of the income and such of the principal as may be advisable or necessary for the use, maintenance, or education, bf my said winor child or children shall be used by the said Wachovia Bank and Trust Company for such purpose or purposes; and I hereby name the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company as Testamentary Guardian of my said minor child or children, I further direct that what shall constitute cases of advisability or necessity, as the same relates to the payment of principal or income for the use, benefit, or education, of my said minor child or children, shall be with the consultation, advice and consent of my wife, Catherine F. Royster, and my friend, Jack Joyner, of “tatesville, North Carolina. I direct that the Guardian of my minor child or children herein named shall give due and legal bond for such assets belonging to my minor child or children, as may come into the hands of the said Guardian, I further dlerect that and at such time as my minor child or children shall reach the age of twenty-one years, all of the share or shares, both principal and interest, of such minor child or children, shall be paid to such child or children upon reaching the age of twenty-one years, absolutely. ITEM: - I name, nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Cather ine P. Royster, and my friend, Jack Joyner, of Statesville, Iredel). County, North Carolina, as joint Executrix and Executor of this, my last Will and Testement, and | direct that they shall serve without giving bond, hereby enjoining upon my said Executrix and Executor the duty and responsibility of executing this, my last “111 and Testament, and each part thereof, accerding to its true intent and meaning, and) I further direct that my said Executrix and Executor myy sell and dispese of any real estate, of which I might die possessed, without Order ef Court. IN WHeTNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Statesville, 289 in the county of Iredell, and “tate of North Carolina, this the 28 day of Feby., A.D. 193). Ira G. Royster (SEAL) SIGNED, SEAIED, PUBLISHED and DECLARED as and for his last will and Testament by him, the above named Testator, in the presence of us who have seen the Testator sign and who have affixed our names, as subscribing witnesses hereto, in his presence, at his request, and in the presence of each other, J. A. Hartness residing at Statesville, N. Kathryn Kobertson residing at Statesville, N. W. R. Battley residing at Statesville, N. NORTH CAROLINA, INT H® SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the matter of the will of Ira G. Royster, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ana testament of Ira G. Royster, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, \ rth Carolina, by Mrs. Katherine P. Royster & Jack Joyner, the executors therein named, and thereupon the following proef thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. R. Battley one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of J. A. Hartness, as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: W. Re Battley, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Ira G, Royster, end that he saw Ira G. Royster execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said tre G. Royster, deceased; and at the time ef its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said “ra G. Royster, was, in affiants pinion, of sound mind and diépesing memory. Affiant further swears that By Ae Hartness the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of effient, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said Js A. Hartness is now dead. mie se and sw rn to before me, ay ef October, 1938, | C mf Clerk Superior Court of Iredell county. W, R. Battley reer TS == eS a as ITEM: - I have further provided for my wife and children with life insurance, and of such life insurance approximately the sum of Nine Thousand ($9000.00) Dollars is payable to my wife, Catherine P, Royster, in lump sum, cash settlement, and I earnestly request my said wife to apply approximately the sum of Six Thousand ($6000.00) Dollars of this amount to the purchase of a suitable residence of approximately that price and value, to be used as a home for herself and children. ITEM: ~- Should my children herein named or any of them have reached the age of twenty-one years, prior to the time of their taking under this, my last Will and Testament, I direct that the share under this, my Will, of each child so having reached the age of twenty-one years, shall be paid to such child or children above the age of twenty-one years, directly and absolutelys but, in the event that my child or children named in this Will, or any of them, shall not have reached the age of twenty-one years, then I direct that the share or shares of such minor child or children, under this, my Will, shall be paid, for such minor child or children, to the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to be administered by the said wachovia Bank and Trust Company, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and invested for my said minor child or children, and all of the income and such of the principal as may be advisable or necessary for the use, maintenance, or education, bf my said minor child or ehildren shall be used by the said Wachovia Bank and Trust Company for such purpose or purposes; and I hereby name the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company as Testamentary Guardian ef my said minor child or children, I further divect that what shall constitute cases of advisability or necessity, as the same relates to the payment of principal or income for the use, benefit, or education, of my said minor child or children, shall be with the consultation, advice and consent of my wife, Catherine P, Royster, and my friend, Jack Joyner, of “tatesville, North Carolina. I direct that the Guardian of my minor child or children herein named shall give due and legal bond for such assets belonging to my minor child or children, as may ‘ome into the hands of the said Guardian, I further dierect that and at such time as my minor child or children shall reach the age of twenty-one years, all of the share or shares, both principal and interest, of such minor child or children, shall be paid to such child or children upon reaching the age of twenty-one years, absolutely. ITEM: ~ I name, nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Cather ino P. Royster, and my friend, Jack Joyner, of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, as joint Executrix and Executor of this, my last Will and Testament, and direct that they shall serve without giving bond, hereby enjoining upon my said Executrix and Executor the duty and responsibility of executing this, my last m2 and Testament, and each part thereof, accerding to its true intent and meaning, and I further direct that my said Executrix and Executor mpy sell and dispese of any real estate, of which I might die possessed, without. Order ef Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Statesville, in the county of Iredell, and “tate of North Carolina, this the 28 day of Feby., A.D. 193. Ira G. Royster (SEAL) SIGNED, SEALED, PUBLISHED and DECLARED as and for his last will and Testament by him, the above named Testator, in the presence of us who have seen the Testator sign and who have affixed our names, as subscribing witnesses hereto, in his presence, at his request, and in the presence of each other, J, A. Hartness residing at Statesville, N. C. Kathryn Kobertson residing at Statesville, N. Cc. W. R. Battley residing at Statesville, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA, INT H® SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the matter of the will of Ira G. Royster, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Ira G. Royster, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, N rth Carolina, by Mrs. Katherine P. Royster & Jack Joyner, the executors therein named, and thereupon the following proef thereof is taken by the eath and examination of W. R. Battley one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of J, A. Hartness, as following: NORTH CAR OLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: W. R. Battley, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Ira G. Royster, and that he saw Ira G, Royster execute this writing as his last wili and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said tra G. Royster, deceased; and at the time of its execution (er at the time its execution was acknowledged) said “ra G, Royster, was, in affiants °Pinion, of sound mind and dig@posing memory. Affiant further swears*that J. A. Hartne ss the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same ag a witness in the presence of eaffient, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and trat said ve A. Hartness is now dead. tubecribea and swrn to before me, W. RK. Battloy (te 2h day ef October, 1938, ’ : 0 | lerk Superior Court of Iredell county. ee aS a pe NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mariemma Henley, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of J. A. Hartness, one of the subscribing witne sseg to the paper writing purporting to be the last will end testament of Ira G, Royster, deceased, which 1s hereto attached, dated the 28th day of February, 19%), having ofte, seen him write, and that the name of the said J. A. Hartness subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J, A. Hartness; and affiant further swears that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of Ira G. Royster, deceaseg, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 28th Gay of February, 193), purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. A. Hartness subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. A. Hartness, Mariemma Henley Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2lith day of October, 1938, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said peer writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Ira G. Royster, deceased, and it is ordercd that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2th day of October, 1938. C. G. Smith Clerk “Superior Court. Nerth Carolina, Iredell County. In the name of God, Amen, I, John G. Murray, of the town of Mooresville, County and State aforesaid, being eighty-eight years of age and of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby . expressly revoking all former wills by me made, as follews: Firet. My executors, hereinafter named, shall give my bedy a decent burial, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first money? which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. Second. I give and devise to my youngest daughter, Eloise Matilda Murray Williams, a let of land fronting 78 feet on the east side of Statesville Avenue in the tom bP ay of Mooresville, and being 230 feet in depth, being that portion of my entire lot upon which my present residence now stands, to have and to hold to her and her heirs and assigns in fee simple. Mird. I give and devise to my daughter, Clorena Murray Bunn, a lot of land adjoin- ing the residence lot on the. north, this lot fronting on the east side of Statesville Avenue 73 feet and being 230 feet in depth. I also give and bequeath to my daughter, Clerena Murray Bunn, the sum of $100.00, to be paid by my executor within two years from the date of my death. Fourth. I give and devise to my son, DeWitt Talmage Murray, a lot of land contain- ing 18,056 square feet more or less, north of the lot of land devised to my daughter CGlerena Murray Bunn, said lot described as follows: North 6))} Rast 225 feet; thence North 25 West 80} feet; thence South 6} West 225 feet; thence South 25 Bast 802 feet to the beginning. Fifth. I give and devise to my eldest daughter, Ora Murray McAdams, the lot back of the three front lots, heretofore devised to my son and to my two daughters. Sixth. I give and bequeath to my three youngest children, Eloise Matilda Murray Williams, Clorena Murray Bunn and DeWitt Talmage Murray, my household goods to be equally divided between them. Seventh. My will and desire is that all the residue of my estate (if any) after taking out the devises and legacies above mentioned, shall be sold by my executors, and the debts owing to me collected, and if there should be any surplus over and above the payment of debts, expenses and legacies, that such surplus shall be equally divided and paid over to my children, share and share alike, per stirpes and not per capita. Eighth. I hereby constitute and appoint my son DeWitt Talmage Murray and my son- in-law Elbert Williams, my lawful executors to all intents and purposes, to exscute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof. In witness whereof, I, the said John G. Murray, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 2nd day of September, 1938. John G. Murray (Seal ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John G, Murray to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his Presence (and in the presence of each other), do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto, Sarah Starr _ A. lL. Starr -O- -O@- -O-#- North Carolina - Iredell County. I, John G. Murray, make this codicil to my last will dated the 2nd day of Se ptember 1938, hereby ratifying the said will in all respects and adding thereto the follovwin,: ei I will and bequeath to my children, to-wit: My daughters Eloise Matilda Murray Williams, Clorena Murray Bunn, Ora Murray McAdms and my son DeWitt Talmage Murray in equal proportions, share and share alike, whatever amount may be due me, at my death, as Beneficiary under a policy of Insurance of the United *tates Government, due and issued to me on account of the death of my son William Murray, a soldier in the service of the said United States, In witness whereof, I, the said John G. Murray, do herewmto set my hand and seal, this 30th day of September 1938. his John G. (X) Murray ( Seal) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John G. Murray as a codicil to his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of one ahother have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, A. L. Starr Witnesses. J. V. Brawley %O= =-O= -O=— NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John G. Murray, deceased, having been exhibited before the Clerk of the Superior Court for Iredell County, by D. T. Murray and Elbert Williams, the Executors therein mentioned and the due execution thereof by the said John G. Murray, is proven by the oath and examination of Sarah Starr, of Orange County, North Carolina, one of the subscr ibing witnesses thereto, who being duly sworn doth depose and say that she is @ subseri bing witness to the paper-writing now show her, purperting to be the last will and testament of John G, Murray, thet the said Jom G. Murray in the presence of this. deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown 45 afore~ 4 said, and which bears date of 2nd day of September, 1938, ' And the deponent further said, that the said John G. Murray, testator eforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe her name at the end of said will as am attestimg witness thereto, and at the request o! and in the presence of the said 992 das © testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing her name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said John G. Murray was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further the deponent says not. Sarah Starr The foregoing affidavit by Sarah Starr ef Orange County, North Carolina, was sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2: day of October, 1938. Daisy Ross Notary Public My Commission 3/5/40 (NOTARIAL SEAL) NORTH CAR OLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John G. Murray, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by DeWitt Talmadge Murray and Elbert Williams, the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said John G. Murray is proved by the oath and examination of A. L. Starr, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Joim G, Murray, that the said Jom G. Murray in the presence of this depenent, Subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and Which bears date of 2nd day of September, 1938. And the depenent further said, that the said John G. Murray testator. afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent aid thereupon subscribe his hame at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, ang this depenent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the depenent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said John G. Murray was of scougd mind and memory, of full age to execute a will and was hot under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depenent: And further these depeonents say not. A. Le. Starr Sworn and subscribed this 25th day of October, 1946, before me. Ce G. Smith Clerk Supertlor Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the saia paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of John G. Murray, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 25th day of October, 1938. NORTH CA OLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUMTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be a codicil to the last will and testament of John G. Murray, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, by Dewitt Talmage Murray and Elbert Williams, the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said John G. Murray is proved by the oath and examination of A. L. Starr & J. Vv. Brawley, the subscribing witnesses thereto; who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be a codicil to the last will and testament of Johm G. Murray, that the said Joh G. Murray, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 30th day of September, 1938, And the deponent further said, that the said John G. Murray, testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subseribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be a codicil to his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said: codicil as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when | ; ' the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the | | 4 o time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, 48 afore said, the said John G. Murray was of sound mind and memory, of full age to ee a will, md was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depenent: And further these deponents say not, A. L. Starr J. V. Brawley Severally sworn and subscribed this 25th day of October, 1938, before me. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is a codicil to the last will and testament of John G. Murray, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Cierk Superior Court This 25th day of October, 1938. ee He HH OO Oh a OO OO a OO HH OH OH i a yi > + bf North Carolina 4 Iredell County I, Mary E. Poston of the State and County aforesaid do hereby make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows: First: My executor shall pay 211 my just debts out of the first moneys belonging to my estate that shall come into his hands, Second: I give devise and bequeath to Mabel L. Poston in fee simple, one- half of all my personal property of whatever kind & where ever situated, including atocks, bonds, securities, money and all other articles of personal property. Third: I give, devise and bequeath one half of ali my personal property - of whatever kind & wherever situated in fee simple to the children of Julia Posten Bryson to be theirs equally share and share alike, said personal property including stocks, bonds, securities, money and all other articles of personal property. Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath to Mabel L. Poston in fee simple all "Y right title and interest in and to the Calvin Poston heme place on the East side °f South Center Street in the City of *tatesville. In testimony whereof, I said Mary E. Poston do hereto place my hand «% seal NORTH CAROLINA, this December 20, 1926. IREDELL COUNTY. Mary E. Poston (Seal) It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper - Witness: writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mary E. Peston, John A. Scott deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are R. Le Poston. : ordered NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Mary E. Poston, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Miss Mabel Le Poston, one of the beneficiaries therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Mary E, Poston, is proved by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and R. L. Peston, the subscribing witness thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary E. Poston, that the said Mary E. Poston in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 20th day of December, this 1926. Let~ And the deponent further said, that the said Mary E. Paton testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing hér name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by hér and exhibited, to be hér last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in. the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the de penent '4 subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Mary B. Poston was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depenent: And further these depenents say not. John A. Scott (SEAL) | R. L. Poston ( SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this lst day of November, 1938, before me. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court. to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This lst day of November, 1938. State of North Carolina Iredell County I, William Plato Carpenter, being of sougd mind and memory, do make and declare to be my Last Will and Testament - I will to my wife, Julee Bradford Carpenter, all property, both real and personal, of which I may die possessed; to be hers during her life time. To my children, Celeste Carpenter Rudisall, Ethel Carpenter Matthews, William Plato Carpenter, Jr., and Paul Carpenter I will any property of mine which may be remaining at the death of my wife, the said Julee Bradford Carpenter, to be divided equally among them. I will that my executrix, hereinafter named, shall provide a suitabke burial, paying expenses pertaining to same from the first funds that shall Some into her hands from my estate. I hereby appoint my wife, Julee Bradford Carpenter, my executrix, to settle my estate without bond. Witness my hand and seal this the 24 day of June, 1937. W. P, Carpenter Witnesses who signed in my presence and at my request, and in the presence ef each other FP. _B. Smith Witness pn Mrs, F, B. Smith Witness 4 NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, North Carolina, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. : Iredell County. I, J. F. Hoke, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of William considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my Plato Carpenter, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the last will and testament, Superior Court for said county, by Julee Bradford Carpenter, the executrix therein ad First: My Executor hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said William Plato Carpenter is suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, proved by the oath and examination of F. B. Smith and Mrs, F., B. Smith, the sub- together with ali of my just debts, out of the first moeys which may come into his scribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each hands belonging to my estate. for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper- Second: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Anna Hoke, all my personal writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of William Plato property in fee to use as she may see fit; also my farm known as the Roy Davidson Carpenter, that the said William Plato Carpenter in the presence of this deponent, farm, containing about eighty-five acres durin’ her natural life. subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and Third: I give to Benjamin Hoke forty acres of my farm, encludin» all of which bears date of 24 day of June, 1937. J the farm buildings in fee. And the deponent further said, that the said William Plato Carpenter testator Fourth: All the residue of my farm I give to my five remaining children; aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said . Nellie Hoke Moore, Laverne Hoke Summers, Carrie Hoke Knox, Ray Hoke and Hellen Hoke, paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testanent, share and share alike. Reba Hoke Nash and Loy Hoke have already received their and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an share of my estate. attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said Fifth: I nominate and appoint my son, Loy Hoke, my lawful executor to all testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said intent and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament. testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, the said William Plato In Witness Whereof, I, the said J. F. Hoke, do hereunto set my hand and Carpenter was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not seal, this the 19 day of April, 1938. under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belisf of this depenent: And i ( SEAL) further these deponents say not. Witnesses: J. E. Scroggs N. D. Temlin John C. Sharpe F. Be Smith Mrs. F. B. Smith Severally sworn and subscribed this 22nd day of November, 1938, before me. C. G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purperting to be the last will and testament of J. F. Hoke, It 1s therefore considered and adjudged C aid paper Judged by the Court that the s P deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court fer — writing, ande very. part thereof, is the last will William Plate ° , and testament of Said county, by Loy Heke, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution Carpenter, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this cortifios thereof by the said J. F. Hoke ie proved by the oath and examination of J. B. are ordered to be recorded and filed, Scroggs & N, D, Tomlin, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly swora C. G. Smt | —orere haper tee US doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and satih, that he is @ subsorib: This 22nd day of November, 1938, pee ' | ing witness te the paper-writing now shown him, purporting te be the lest wills , Vestament of 3, F, Moke, that the said J, F. Hoke in the presence ef ¢ | rere eee eee ereeeenannen a ee ee ee ee subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 19 day of April, 1938. And the deponent further said, that the said J. F. Hoke testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said Paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the de ponent 's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J, F, Hoke was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depenent: And further these deponents say not. N. D. Tomlin ( SEAL) J. E. Scroggs ( SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 23rd day of November, 1938, before me. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will anda testament of J. F. Hoke, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court. This 23rd day of November, 1938, SRG eeneeereeeeneneenhnnenneeenneneneaeseee June llth, 1937 I, George H. Lentz, Being of sound mind and death being certain, I make this my last will and testament I give my wife Mary Lou Lentz all of my personel property money notes stocks bonds I may have at my death, and all the interest I isay have in the lands of the late L. Morrow farm to Mary Lew Lentz my wife in fee simple to do as she wishe® te do with (her home place) Then as long as she remains my widow, All of the ‘ iL Ay realestate I may have at my death to be cared for by my wife the rents te be here TI Ee ee oS to use after keeping repairs and taxes insurance and so on, No administrators or any thing while my wife Mary Lou Lentz lives provided she does not marry some one. If she should marry, then my will become in effect at once. If she does not matty, then at her death. I want my property if any, given as I here drict. I give one Thousand dollars to childrens home at Salem Va. one Thousand dollars to St. Pauls LIutheran Church three miles east of Statesville, to be loaned out and interest to be aplied to pastors salery, if the church is abandon then I wish it transferred to St. Johm Lutheran Church in Statesville, N. C. five hundred dollars to Associated Charities in Statesville N. C. Five hundred to Lowman home at White Rock, S. C. for aged and infirmed. Two hundred, too Olive Lentz my brothers daughter if she is living at my wife death. The ballance if any devided with my legal airs if any is left (share and share a like) (At my wife death or marries I apoint Jesse Lentz amr. of my estate) George H. Lentz This 11 day Jun 1937. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of George H. Lentz, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Mrs. Mary Lou Lentz, wife therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs. Mary Leu Lentz, that the said will was found among the Valuable papers and effects after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: John L,. Milholland, Neil S. Sewers and Ralph M. Lezenby, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Geo, H. Lentz, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name ef the s&id Geo. H. Lentz subscribed to the said will, and the seid will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Geo. H. Lentz. And it is further preved by the evidence of the three last mentioned Witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the seid Geo, H. Lentz. Mrs. Geo. Lentz (Seal) John L. Milholland (Seal) Neil S. Sowers (Seal ) Ralph M. Lazenby (Seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 19 day of December, &.D, 1938. C. G. Smith “~~“Ulerk Sipertor wore. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. t is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Geo. H. Lentz, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 19 day of December, A.D., 1938. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. Cee Hae HHH HHH HH HH HF HH HK North Carolina ) Iredell County 9 I Mary M. Abernathy of the State and County aforesaid being of sound mind and disposing memory, but realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows, that is to say. Item One: I direct that my personal representative shall give my body a decent Christian burial, suitable to the wishes of my family, and erect a double monument marking the graves of my husband and myself, and pay for the same, together with any other just debts I owe at my death, out of the first moneys that may be available for that purpose. Item Two. I give and bequeath wnto my son in law, C. L. Weston, the sum of Fifty Dollars. Item Three, I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Lillie Abernathy Davis the sum of Fifty Dollars. Item Four. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Etta Abernathy Ostwalt, the sum of Fifty Dollars - to be credited on the sum of One Hundred and Seventy Five Dollars, that I loaned her, It 1s my desire that she repay to my Estate the balance of said One Hundred and Seventy Five Dollars, without interest. 303 Item Five: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Pearl Swann the sum of Pifty dollars to be credited on the sum of Eighty Dollars that I loaned her, It is my desire that she repay to my estate the balance of said Eighty Dollars without interest. Item Six: After payment of my debts, the costs of my funeral, the erection of a double monument to myself and husband, and the special legacies hereinbefore set out, I give, «decise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property of every kind and nature, including household and kitchen furniture, money on hand, or on deposit, Building Loan stock and all other property, unto my daughter, Bertha Abernathy Weston, to be hers absolutely and forever. My daughter Bertha has lived with and cared for me many years, and she has waited on me and cared for me and that is why I fees in justice to her she should receive all I have, except that my other three children should each alike receive fifty dollars out of the Estate. It is not my intention or wish to seem to dis- criminate between my affection for my children, by trying to make up to Bertha for all she has been able to do ~or me - I love them all, Item Seven: I hereby constitute and appoint my daughter, Bertha A. Weston as Executrix of this my last will and testament to execute the same and every part thereof according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. I do hereby authorize and empower my said Executpix to sell at private sale any property that may be necessary to sell and make all necessary transfers in the settlement of my Estate, without Court order, my Executrix shall not be required to give bond, In testimony whereof, 1 the said Mary M, Abernathy do hereunto place my hand and seal this December lth, 1937. her Mary A. (X) Abernathy (Seal) Witness as to mark: mark E. W. Feimster W. E. Massey. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mary M, Abernathy to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request, and in her Presence and in the presence of each other do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, E. W, Feimster W. E. Mabsey =O- =—O— «C= -“0=- -O= 2 po s : 5 et y ? en ee NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It 1s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of Geo. H. Lentz, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 19 day of December, A.D., 1938. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court, North Carolina 9 ) Iredell County I Mary M. Abernathy of the State and County aforesaid being of sound mind and disposing memory, but realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows, that is to say. Item One: I direct that my personal representative shall give my body a decent Christian burial, suitable to the wishes of my family, and erect a double monument marking the graves of my husband and myself, and pay for the same, together with any other just debts I owe at my death, out of the first moneys that may be available for that purpose. Item Two, I give and bequeath wmte my son in law, C. L. Weston, the sum of Fifty Dollars. Item Three. I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Lillie Abernathy Davis the sum of Fifty Dollars. Item Four, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Etta Abernathy Ostwalt, the sum of Fifty Dollars - to be credited on the sum of One Hundred and Seventy Five Dollars, that IT leaned her, It is my desire that she repay to my Estate the balance of said One Hundred and Seventy Five Dollars, without interest. 303 Item Five: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Pearl Swann the sum of Fifty dollars to be credited on the sum of Eighty Dollars that I loaned her, It is my desire that she repay to my estate the balance of said Eighty Dollars without interest. Item Six: After payment of my debts, the costs of my fwmeral, the erection of a double monument to myself and husband, and the special legacies hereinbefore set out, I give, \decise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property of every kind and nature, including household and kitchen furniture, money on hand, or on deposit, Building Loan stock and all other property, unto my daughter, Bertha Abernathy Weston, to be hers absolutely and forever. My daughter Bertha has lived with and cared for me many years, and she has waited on me and cared for me and that is why I fees in justice to her she should receive all I have, except that my other three children should each alike receive fifty dollars out of the Estate. It is not my intention or wish to seem to dis- criminate between my affection for my children, by trying to make up to Bertha for all she has been able to do for me - I love them all, Item Seven: I hereby constitute and appoint my daughter, Bertha A. Weston as Executrix of this my last will and testament to execute the same and every part thereof according to its true intent and meaning, hersby revoking all other wills by me heretofore madé. I do hereby authorize and empower my said Executpix to sell at private sale any property that may be necessary to sell and make all necessary transfers in the settlement of my Estate, without Court order, my Executrix shall not be required to give bond, In testimony whereof, I the said Mary M. Abernathy do hereunto place my hand and seal this December lth, 1937. her Mary A. (X) Abernathy (Seal) Witness as to mark: mark E. W. Feimster W. E. Massey. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mary M. Abernathy to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request, and in her Presence and in the presence of each other do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, E, W. Feimster We. E. Massey -O=- 0" <O- -O0=- -0- NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary a, Abernathy, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, CE rk of the Superior Court for said County, by Mrs. Bertha A. Weston, the executrix therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Mrs, “ary A, Abernathy is proved by the oath and examination of E. W. Feimster and W. E. Massey the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Mary A. Abernathy, that the said Mrs. Mary A. Abernathy in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of lth day of December, 1937. And the deponent further said, that the said Mary A. Abernathy testatrix afore- said did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Mary A. Abernathy was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Mrs. Bertha A. Weston (SEAL) E. W. Feimster (SEAL) W. E. Massey ( SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 21 day of December, 1948, before me. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR « IREDELL COUNTY. ve It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will ana testament of Mary A- Abernethy; deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 21 day of Dec., 1938, PEST FHT eenneaeenennneeeneeee 6 ee tte a pasate case anne NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Willie B. Nicholson, being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament: 1. My executor hereinafter named shall give my bedy a decent burial and pay all funeral expenses together with all my just debts, out of the money belonging to my estate. I hereby direct that my body be buried in a substantial casket which shall be placed in a steel vault. 2. I desire that my executor shall place at my grave a neat, attractive marker and that a nice monument be erected on the Nicholdéon family plot. 3- I will and bequeath to my parents, William Thomas and Cora Turner Nicholson, all my worldly goods. ke I hereby appoint my father, William Thomas Nicholson, my lawful executor. In Witness whereof, I, the said Willie B. Nicholson, do hereunto set my hand and affix my seal, this the lth day of December, 1931. Willie B. Nicholson ( SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the ssid Willie B. Nicholson to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Mary J. Colvert Hassie M. Nicholson NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY, BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Willie B,. Nicholson, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, by William Thomas Nicholson, the executor therein mentioned, end the due execution thereof by the said Willie B, Nicholson is proved by the oath nd examination of Mary J. Colvert and Hassie M, Nicholson, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for herself deposeth Md saith, thet she is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown her, purporting to be the last will and testament of Willie B. Nicholson, that the said Willie B, Nicholson, in the presence of this deponent, subscriber her name at the nd of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 1th day of December, 1931, <== as And the deponent further said, that the said Willie B, Nicholson, testatrix afor. dates are null and void. said did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the saia paper. This 19 day of Sept. 192k. writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and | this deponent did thereupon subscribe her name at the end of said will as an attestin, Witness I. S. Ostwalt witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, Witne ss R. T. Setzer And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's dubscribine her name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Willie B, SS ee a ee e Nicholson was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not wa r n NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: Ana IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK further these deponents say not. A paper-writing purportins to be the last will and testament of C. C. Clark, Hassie M. Nicholson deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for Mary J. Colvert the said county, by Charlie L. Clark, the executor therein mentioned and the due Severally sworn and subscribed this 23rd day of November, 1938, before me. execution thereof by the said c. C. Clark is proved by the oath and examination of C. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court a I, S. Ostwalt and R. T. Setzer the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last NOKTE CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, will and testament of C. C. Clark, that the said C. %. Clark, in the presence of IREDELL COUNTY. this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- aforesaid, and which bears date of 19th day of September, 193). writing, md every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Willie B. And the deponent further said, that the said C. C, Clark, testator aforesaid aid, Nicholson, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so Vu are ordered to be recorded and filed, subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this Gepeonent | F did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 23rd day of Nov. 1938, deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testetor subscribed his thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C, C, Clark, was of sound mind. and memory, of full age.to execute a will, and was not under any i restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note I. S. Ostwalt ( SEAL) State of North Carolina Peerelly sworn and subscribed this R. T, Setzer (SEAL). Iredell County. y of Jany. 1939 before me. —— £s G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. T, C. C. Clark, being of sound mind, do this day make my will and testament. After all my just and honest debts are paid, I bequeath my property as follows. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL Country. ist. I will that my property be equally divided between my three children, Cherle@ | IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. L. Clark, Callie Tripplett, and Cullen J. Clark, 2nd. I herein name Charlie L. Clark Executor of my will, It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- 3rd. That he shall execute this paper just fo actual expenses and no more. Witing, and every part thereof, is the lest will and testamnt of C, CG, Clerk, This my last will and testament all other wills and testaments of any ether Meceased, and the same with the foregbing examination and this certificate 4 308 ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court. This 7 day of Jany. 1939. Mooresville, N. C,. Sept 19th 1938 I Charles D. Sapp being in my right mind but fully aware of the uncertainties of life do declare the following to be my last will and testament. That any debts that I may owe at my death be paid by my beloved wife Nomie Mae Sapp from sale of real estate if necessary. That I bequeath all personel property any money, all proceeds from life insurance to my wife her to have and do with as she pleases. That I bequeath all real estate held by me to my wife nomie Mae Sapp she to receive all rents or profits therefrom, That said Nomie Mae Sapp to have the right to sell at any time after my death any or all real estate now owned by me if she so wishes to and place proceeds there- from in trust and that she receive $30.00 per month from proceeds of said money as long as she lives. That at the death of my wife I hereby bequeath $1000.00 to Charles Edward Dewess if preceeds from my estate is not dissipated by that time. Said Charles Edward Dewesse if under age at that time to have a Guardian appointed and bonded to handle his interest, That my widow after my death pay to H. A. Sapp $1.00 to Mrs, Ella Seamon $1.00, to Lucy Wilson - $1.00 to Margaret Wilson - $1.00 to Blsie Wilson - $1.00 to Henry Wilson - $1.00, That at my widows death any property being left is to be equally divided between Trustees of Hopewell Baptist Church, 1 part, H. A. Sapp, 1 part Mrs. Ella Seamon, 1 part and the heirs of Mrs. Bessie Wilson, 1 part, Mrs. Willis Fesperman, 1 part, SEAL) Witness J. 0. Bradshaw Charles D. Sapp f Witness Vernon Sherrill NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, TREDELL COUNTY e BEFORE THE CLERK : A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Charles D, Sapp, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Nomie Mae Sapp, wife therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Charles D. Sapp is proved by the oath and examination of J. 0. Bradshaw and Vernon Sherrill the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Charles D. Sapp, that the said Charles D. Sapp in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 19th day of Sept., 1938. Ana the deponent further said, that the said Charles D, Sapp testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his nam as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Charles D, Sapp was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Mrs. Noami Sapp J. O. BRADSHAW Severally sworn and subscribed this 13th day of January, 1949, before me, Vv. ©. Sherrill C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN TH! SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- Writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Charles D, Sapp, deceased, and the same with the forecoing examination and this certificate are *rdered to be recorded and filed. This 13th day ef Jamary, 1939. enw eee eH eeeeereeereereeeeeene eee ee ow af cS li e . A aT \ Fe ea e State of North Carolina, Iredell County I, Robert A, White, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament: First: To my wife Sue Augusta White I will all property, both real ang personal, of which I may die possessed, to be her absolutely during her life tim. Second: At the death of my wife I will that all remaining property be divided equally emong our children, namely, James Pinkney White - Robert Andrew White, Jre, - and Sue White, Third: I hereby appoint my sons, above named, my executors, to settle my estate without bond, and to act for my wife in any and all business pertaining to my estate wherein she may need and request their assistance. Fourth: I will that my executors may settle promptly any honest debts or obligations against my estate, if there should be any, with the first money that comes into their hands, Witness my hand and seal, this the 5th day of June, 1937. Robert A. White (Seal) Witnesses who signed in my presence and at my request, and in the presence of each other. L. B. Mayhew ness Vernie Goodman Wltness NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDE.L COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing pruporting to be the last will and testanent of Robert A. White, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Cherk of the superior Court for said county, by J. P. White & R, A, White, mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said by the oath and examination of L. B. Mayhew & Vernie witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose Gepeoseth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert A. White, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end Jr., the executors therein Robert A. White, is proved Goodmen the subscribing and say, and each for himself 6: to the paper-writing no¥ ~_ sal Robert A, White, that the ef said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 5th day of June, 1937. And the deporent further said, that the said Robert A, White, testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Robert A. White, was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any re- straint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note J. P. White (SEAL) Vernie Goodman (SEAL ) L. B. Mayhew (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 3lst day of Jarmary, 1939, before me. C. G. Smith Clerk Supertor Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. yf It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Robert A, White, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. Ge Snith Cierk Superior Court. This 3lst day of January, 1939. a a a a ee ee ee ee ee #4103 ( ; i i i Nerth Carolina, Iredell County. I, Nannie J, Burton, do make and declare this my last will and testament, to-wit: Firat, My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial Suitable to the wishes of my friends and erect # suitable monument to my grave and Pay for same, together with all my just debts and cost of administration out Ole iid sities ihn Whi Sian Maa tic ti nating And the deponent further said that the said Nannie J. Burton testatrix afore- Second. I give and bequeath to my friend, Mrs. Ola Baker @ne Hundred se said did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- fifty dollars in consideration of her kindness and services to me, ee ee beams se Third. In order to carry into effect the provisions of his will, I hereby ee ee ee oe witness thereto, anc at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. authorize and direct my executor hereinafter named to sell at public or private sale all of my property of every kind and description, real, personal and mixed @ for sieh ee ee ee ee price or prices as in his judgment is a fair and reasonable price for same -« and convey eee Ghbie U6 wy Peel bakete Se each pavehnney Ge Sertbeaued be bie dene an ny executor, subscribing his name as attesting witmess thereto, as eforesaid, the said Nannie J. Burton was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not wnder and after paying the amounts necessary to carry into effect the provisions of para- any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further graph one above and paying the legacy in the foregoing paragraph the balance remaining these deponents say not. in the bands of my said executor is hereby willed, devised and bequeath to the trustees Raymer (SEAL) of Bethany Presbyterian Congregation in Bethany Township, said County and state to be Holland (SEAL) used by them for the benefit of said congregation as in their judgment may seem best Baker (SEAL) for said congregation. Severally sworn and subscribed this Fourth. I hereby appoint J. D. Holland, my lawful executor to execute thig 41st day of January, 1939, before me, my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same C. Ge Snith Clerk Superior Court. hereby declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made, ' Witness my hand and seal this the 20th day of January, 1939. NORTH CAROLINA, her IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. Nannie J, (X) Burton (Seal) IREDELL COUNTY. mark Witness: | It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- D. Le Raymer writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Nannie J. Burton F. H. Baker yo deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered J. D. Holland to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. This 4lst day of January, 1939. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, I E o 4 ‘ E Cc e “ . % ; , % . + ¥ % % Cod + $e te % +t tt Hee HH HH OH +t Ht Hh A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Nannie J. Burton, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court #2 AOH i de j* _ for said county, by J, D, Holland, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execiti# LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM ANDREW CASEY thereof by the said Nannie J. Burton ig proved by the oath and examination of D» be | NORTH CAROLINA Reymer, J. D. Holland and J. H, Baker, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being TREDELL ' COUNTY duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he ie a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last I, William Andrew Casey, of said county and state, being of sound mind, but will and testament of Nannie J, Burton, that the said Nannie J, Burton in the presenet Considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance, do make, publish and declare of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown 48 ‘this my lest will and testament: a esaid, a i , foresaid, and which bears date of 20th day of January, 1939, Firet: My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, — |Mitadle to my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses together with | ¢ my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands, belonging to my estate. Second: I give and devise to my Beloved children, Sallie Lou Madison, Fannie Thomas Trivette, Mary Bell Jolmson, Lelia Henrietta Isenhour, Ruby Hayes, Fred William Casey, Nettie Paris Vanhoy and Ada Vanhoy, all the real estate which I now own, or, which I may own at the time of my death, said real estate to be divided equally among my children as above named, Third: I give and bequeath to my said children as above mamad, all the money, stocks, and bonds which I may own at the time of my death, said money, stocks and bonds to be divided equally among my said children, share and share alike, Fourth: It is my will that the residue of my personal estate shall be divided equally between my wife, Della Casey, and my children above named, the said Della Casey and my children each to share alike in this division, provided, however, that my said wife, Della Casey, shall be living with me at the time of my death, and in the event the said Della Casey, shall not be living with me at my death, then, she shall have no share or interest in, and shall receive no benefit whatever from my estate. Fifth: I hereby constitute and appoint, Andrew H. Casey, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and Testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof - hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said William Andrew Casey, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 15th day of July 1925. W. A. Casey ( SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said William Andrew Casey to be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witne ss68 thereto. Eugene Trivette tness Silas B. Casey Witness “O~ =O- «O= «Oe NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of William Andrew Casey, deceased, having been exhibited before the Clerk of the Superior court fer Iredell County, by Andrew H. Casey, the Executor therein mentioned and the ae) : SS eo execution thereof by the said William Andrew Casey, is proven by the oath and examination of Slias B. Casey, of Guilford County, North Carolina, one of the sub- scribing witnesses thereto, who being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last and Testament of William Andrew Casey; that the said William Andrew Casey, in the presence of this deponent, and in the presence of Eugene Trivette, the other sub- scribing witness, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show aforesaid, and which bears date of 15th day of July, 1925. And the deponent further saith, that the said William Andrew Casey, testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his Last will anda Testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said Will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said Last Will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said William Andrew Casey was of sound mind amd memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further the deponent says not. Silas B. Casey The foregoing affidavit by Silas B. Casey, of Guilford County, North Carolina, was sworn to and subscribed before me, this February llth, 1939. Paul Welker Notary Public My commission expires: Sept. 10th, 1939. (NOTARIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY, BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will end testament of William Andrew Casey, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by A. H. Casey, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said William Andrew Casey is proved by the oath and examination of Eugene Trivette, one of the subscribing witnesses theretos who being auly sworn doth. fepese and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing | Mtness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testa- : pent of William Andrew Casey, that the said William Andrew Casey in the presence of his depenent, subscribed his name at the end of seid paper-writing now shown as sfore- ¢, and which bears date of 15th day of July, 1925. And the deponent further said, that the said William Andrew Casey, testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will ana testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the saig testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the saiq testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said William Andrew Casey, was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponents And further this déponent says not. Eugene Trivette (SEAL) Sworn and subscribed this llth day of February, 1949, before me. C., Ge Smith Clerk Superflor Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the sald paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of William Andrew Casey, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are oredered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court, This llth day of February, 1939. Steet tetet ee tte eee teeter neeene een ne ee ee ee F # ) NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Fannie Prevette, of Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and realizing the ungertainty of life, do hereby make and declare this will as mY last will and testament, - I desire that my executor, hereinafter named, shall give tay body & decent burial and erect a suitable marker to my grave and the grave of my sister, Rebecc@ Prevette, and pay all my just debts out of the first money coming into his hands > I hereby direct and instruct my executor, hereinafter named, to sell all my personal property and also all my real estate and to distribute the proceeds of same in the other as hereinafter set out, after paying all my just debts and funeral expenseSe -3- I give and bequeath to the trustees of South River Baptist Church 75% of my estate, after all debts and funeral expenses have been paid, to be used in the following manner: not more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) and interest shall be used each year from this amount. oh I desire that the remaining 25% of my estate be divided into 23 equal parts af follows: four parts to my brother, Charles Prevette: four parts to my sister, Mrs, Minda Weston; one part to each of the following: Mrs. Betty Prevette, W. F. Prevette, W. G. Prevette, H. C. Prevette, W. A. Prevette, Mrs. Joe Virga, C. B. Prevette, Jr., Mrs. Rena Darling, Tennie Prevette, Thomas Weber, C. L. Weston, W. Weston, @. D. Weston, Mrs, T. E. Swann and Mrs. L. ©. Cross, -5- I hereby appoint W. 0. Weston as my executor to execute this my last will and testament. This the hth day of January, 1936. Fannie Privette NATH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY We, the undersigned witnesses, do hereby certify that we signed this will at the request of Fannie Prevette and that she signed the’same in our presence and that we signed it in her presence and that the makerand witnesses all signed the same in the presence of each other. This the th day of Jmuary, 1936. S. Kk. Guy W. W. Hendrix “NORTH CAROLINA, THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL Coury, BEFORE THE CLERK. Ropeper-writing purperting to be the last will and testament of Fannie | Prevette, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior (GSourt for said County, by W. 0, Weston, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Fannie Prevette is proved by the oath and © xamination of S. RK. Guy and W, W. Hendrix, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and sath, that he isa subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of Fannie ‘revette that the said Fannie Prevette in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown ag aforesaid, and which bears date of lth day of January, 1936. And the deponent further said, that the said Fannie Prevette testatrix af ore- said did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatbix, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix subseribed her name to the said last will as afores&id, and the time of the depenent's subséribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Fannie Prevette was of sound mind and memory of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note We ston ( SEAL) Guy ( SEAL) Hendrix (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 7th day of February, 1939, before me, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thoreof, is the last will and testament of Fannie Prevette, deceased, and the same with the foregoing exemination and this certificate are ordered ‘ 4 to be recorded and filed, Ce. G. ith Clerk Bigorise Court This 7th day of February, 1939, omer Pee Peete 08800 2000000808 6 6 oe eee Nerth Carolina, Iredell County. I, F. J. Cain, of Said County, and State, do h reby make publish and declare this my last Will and testament: first: after paying all of my just and lawful debts I give and bequeath to my Daughter Katie Grose all of my personal property of yhatsoever nature: Consisting of one hundred dollars in money, the one hundred dollars specified herein is already paid, and House hold property of about one hundred dollars in value: Second. I hereby constitute and appoint T. G. Wallace as my lawful Executor to execute this my last will and Testament according to the true intent and meaning of the Same, in Witness Yhereof I the Said F, J. Cain do hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 13 day of Dec. 1944. ¥,. ds Cain (Seal) Sicned Sealed published and declared by the Said F. J. Cain to be her last Will and Testament, in the presence of us Who at her Request and in her presence do Subscribe our Names as Witnesses thereto: T. G. Wallace Joseph S. Grose NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. F, J. Cain, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior court for said county, by T. G, Wallace, the executor therein mentioned, and the due exe- tution thereof by the said Mrs, F. J, Cain is proved by the oath and examination of T. G. Wallace & Joseph S. Grose, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly Sworn doth depose and say, and each for hiuself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last &nd testament of Mra. F. J. Cain, that the said Mrs, F. J, Cain in the presence of this i deponent, @dubseribed his name at the end of said paper-writing new shown as efore- aid, and which bears date of 13th day of Dec., 1933. And the depenent further said, that the said Mrs, F. J, Cain, testatrix aefore- _ fala did, at the time of subscribaing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- | iting so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and | this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting ‘Mtness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix, re this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix i f 520 subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time orf the depenent', subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Mrs, F, Je Cain was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. T. G. Wallace _ (SEAL) Joseph S. Grose ( SEAL) severally sworn and subscribed this 23rd day of February, 1939, before me. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore oonsidered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of Mrs. F. J. Cain, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C, G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court This 23rd day of Feby., 1939. et HH te a ee a ee ! STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, P. A, Holcomb, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind and considering the undertainty of my earthly existence, do make this and declare the same to be my last will and testament: First: My Executor hereinafter named shail give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses, : together, with all of my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into : his hands belongine to my estate: Second: I give and devise in fee simple, to my son, Andrew F, Holcomb, that certain tract of lend, known as the home tract, containing 4+ acres, more or 1o9g and described as follows: Beginning at a stone, (Formerly a Pine on South side of Hunting Creek; thence down Creek 26 poles; thence crossing Creek, North 9} East 29 poles following gully; N. 22 East with gully & poles; N. 21 East with gully & poles; N. 47 East with lly 8 poles; N. 56 East 16 poles to Poplar; Kast 3 Var. 16 poles to a maple, N. East 60 poles N. 82 West 81 poles South 122 poles to the beginning, containing jt acres, more or less. In consideration of the bequest made in this second paragraph the said Andrew F, Holcomb is to live with me during the remainder of my life and provide the necessities of life. 7 Third: I give and devise, in fee simple to Arthur J. Holcomb, Roma J. Holcomb Mullis, Chas. W. Holcomb, Fannie F, Holcomb Heath Witherspoon, and to the children of my deceased son, Clinton T. Holcomb, the following described tract of land containing 51-9/10 acres, more or less, and known as a part of the Mullis tract: Bounded as follows: Beginning at a stone near a branch, John Johnson's corner; thence N, 82 West 100 poles and 15 links to a gum, WN. 14 East 50 poles to an oak; South 87 E, 3 poles to a_ stone, R. W. Windsor's corner; N, 22% E. 43 poles to stone, his corner; S. 524 E. 17 poles and 8 links to G. V. Johnson's corner; N. 32 E. 0 poles to Windsor's corner; S. 724 East 31 poles and eight links to a stone, S. 13 West 70 poles, South 21 West 0 poles and 18 links to a stone, the beginning, containing 51-9/10 acres, more or less. It is my desire that the children of my son, Clinton T. Holcomb take the share that would have gone to him, that is to say, the 51-9/10 acres, above desc- ribed to be divided in five equal parts, one-fifty thereof allotted to the child- ren of Clinton T. Holcomb and one-fifth to each of the other four of my children named in this paragraph, but I want it distinctly understood that in the event it is desirable that said land be sold and the proceeds thereof divided equally as above set forth, then in such event, as the children of my deceased, son, Clinton T. Holcomb are under age, I hereby authorize and fully empower my executor, herein-~ after to sell said land at private sale and execute a good and sufficient deed * conveying said land and divide the proceeds from said sale, as set out in this paragraph, after deducting the expense and cost of such sale. My executor herein-« after named in determining whether it is desirable to sell the land at private sale or to allot in severalty shall be governed by his own discretion. Fourth: It is my desire that my interest in the estate of my deceased brother, J. W. Holcomb, be given to Wesley Chapel Church, to be used for upkeep of church and grounds. Fifth: I give to my granddaughter, Ruby Holcomb, my four post bed and its furnishings; to my daughter-in-law, Lillie Holcomb, I give my other bed and its furnishings and meal chest and corner cupboard; and I give to my daughter, Roma Mullis, my clock, Sixth: I give to my eons, Andrew T, and J. G. Holcomb ali my tools and machinery that have not been otherwise disposed of ~ equel shares. Séventh: It is my wish that all the balance of my property, if any, ameia | be divided among #11 my children, named in this will, the children of my son, Clinton T, Helceomb to share equally in the share that he would get if living. Eighth: I hereby appoint my friend and neighbob, RK. “, Rash, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same and svery part and Clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills ana testaments by me heretofore made, In Witness whereof, I, the said P. A. Holcomb, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 17 day of April, 1933. P. A. Holcomb (SEAL) Signed, sealed, and declared by the said P. A, Holcomb to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence do gsub- scribe our names as witnesses thereto: WITNESS: WITNESS: NORTH CAKOLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of P. A» Holcomb, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersicned, Clerk of the Superior Court for sxid county, by R. F. Rash, the executor therein mentioned, and the «ue execution thereof by the said P, A. Holcomb is proved by the oath and examination of H. C. Hepler and S, W. Knight the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he 18 a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of P. A, Holcomb, that the said P. A. Holcomb in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the enc of said paper-writing now shown 88 aBoresaid, and which bears date of 17 day of “pril, 1933. And the deponent further said, that the said P, A. Holcomb testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said papers i writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and | this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting nd pis witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatore this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator submoribe name tothe said last will es’aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subsoribin his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said P. A. Holcomb was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint w to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: and further these deponents say not. H. C,. Hepler _ (SEAL) a a 2 la (SEAL ) Severally sworn and subscribed this 23rd day of Sept, 1935, before me, John Le Milholland Clerk Superior Court, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of P. 4A. Holcomb, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Clerk Superior Court This 24rd day of Sept., 1935. Peedi te HAE Re BFE ee HEE THE TENET AENE ese REACT aaNet # ¥ North Carolina, Iredell County. x, Laura A. Guy, beine of sound mind but knowing the uncertainty of this my earthly existance do make this my last will and testament. First, My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial Suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral e xpenses and ell my just debts out of the first money coming into his hands belonging to my estate, Second, I give, devise and bequeath to my husband, J. I. Guy all property that I may die possessed of both personal and real to be his forever. Third, I hereby appoint and constitute my husband, J. I. Guy my lawful ®Xecutor to put every part and clause of this my last wili and testament into effect, hereby revoking and declaring utterly vold other wills by me heretofore made, In testimony whereof, I the said Iaura A. Guy do hereto set my hand and Seal, this the 7th day of February, 1917. Laura A. duy (Sealg Signed, sealed and declared by said Laura A. Guy to be her last will ana testament in presence of us, who at her request and in her request and in her presence have signed the same as witnesses thereto. —“O- —O= «Oe -O= STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERICR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing, purporting to be the last will amd testament of Laura A. Guy, deceased, is exhibited Bor probate in open Court by J. I. Guy, the Executor, therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrse A. Me Shoemake that J. C. McLean one of the subscribing witnesses thereto is dead, and it is also proved by the oath and examination of Mrs. A. M. Shoemake that Ceo Oo Guy the other subscribing witness thereto is now residing out of the State. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of the said Mrs. A. M. Shoem&e that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said J. C. McLean having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. C. McLean subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said J. C. McLean, and it is also proved by the oath and examination of the said Mrs. A. M. Shoemake that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said C. 0. Guy, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said C. 0. Guy subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said C. 0, Guy. Mrs. A. M. Shoemake (Seal) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIQ COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. A paper writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Laura A. Guy, deceased, 1s exhibited for probate in open Court by J. I. Guy, the Executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Latta Johnson that C. 0. Guy, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto is now living out) i | of the State of North Carolina, md it is also proved by the oath and examination of C. A. Mayhew that J, C, McLean, the other subscribing witness thereto 18 dead. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of the said Latta Johnson that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said C. 0. Guy having often seen him write, and that the nam of the said C. 0. Guy subscribed as a witness +o the said will, is in the handwriting of the said C. O. Guy, and it is also proved : : ' ; py the oath and examination of the said C. A. M@ hew that he ts well acgquainted with the handwriting of the said J. C. McLean having often seen him write, and that the pame of the said J. C. Mclean subscribed as a witness to the said wi ll, is in the ~ 5 Te handwriting of the said J. C. McLean. Latta Jolhmson ( Seal ) = On nn ce Jo A. Mayhew ae - _ (Seal ) It is therefore considered by the Court that the said paper writine, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of the said Laure A. Guy, and the sane is ordered to be recorded and filed. This 2nd day of January, 1939. C. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court. WMS Set ese ee eto SESE SESE Sete sede Ses ote TENET HEARSE eM aetet North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Robert Lee Hobbs of the aforesaid county and state being of sound mind énd memory, and knowing the uncertainty of life, do make and declare this my last will and testament: FIRST: I devise and bequeath all my real property and personal property in fee simple to my beloved wife COKA BRINTLEY HOBBS, the same to include the property conveyed to me by A. D. Matlock and wife by my nick name (Reubin Hobbs) as shown in Deed Book 64, Page 45, records of Iredell County. SECOND: I hereby appoint my wife, Cora Brintley Hobbs, Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills by me made, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Robert Lee Hobbs, do hereto set my hmd and Seal this the 26th day of January, 1929. Robert Lee Hobbs (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published end declared by Robert Lee Hobbe to be hie last WL11 ana Testament, in our presence, who in his presence and at his request end in the presence of each other subseribe our names as witnesses hereto, C, W, Smith (REAL) T. T. Parker ceneecnrseey Te} m2 Oe co ms : sila i ; by o “ 34 NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR CourT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testdment of Robert Lee Hobbs, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Supe rior Court for said county, by Cora Brintley Hobbs, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Kobert Lee Hobbs is proved by the oath and examination of C. W. Smith, T. T. Parker & Monroe Adams, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, pur- porting to be the last will and testament of Robert Lee Hobbs, that the sald Robert Lee Hobbs in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-wrlting now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 26th day of January, 1929. And the deponent further said, that the said “obert Lee Hobbs, testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will anc testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Robert Lee Hobbs was of sound mind and memory, of full age toe xecute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponents And further these deponents say note Ce We. Snith 7, 2. Parzer Monroe Adams Severally sworn and subscribed tis 18th day of February, 1939, before me. C. Ge Smith Clerk Supértor Courte NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERI IREDELL COUNTY. ’ Cees It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that bhe said paper writing, and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of Robert Lee Hobbs deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, | C. Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court This 18 day of February, 1939, PATE HE THe ae SHE MHA SEE EER He Me detetesed ease dedesE sede ap % 4 4 SeibsisbaeseiesiaMedeaMtesease at aeseseatatat sete settee ee state of North Carolina, County of Iredelle I, C. W. White, of the aforesaid state and county, being of sound mind and disposins memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows, to-wit: Item l. My Executrix hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts, together with the expenses of my funeral, out of the first moneys belonging to my estate, that may come into her hands. Item 2, I give, and bequeath to my sister, Elsie G. White, of Wirtz, Va., the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) in cash to be hers in fee simple. Item 4. After the payment of my furs ral expenses, all just debts, and the legacy to my said sister, I cive, devise and bequeath one-half of all the remainder of all my property, real and personal, wheresoever situated, to my wife, Frances T. White, to be hers in fee simple and forever. Item h. The remaining one-half of all my property, rsferred to in Item 43, I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Alice White, to be hers in fee simple and I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Frances T. White, as Guardian of my said minor daughter, and direct that the property devised to my said daughter be paid Over to her in trust, for the use and benefit of my said minor child and that the Trustee shall pay the same to my said daughter, in monthly installments, not exceeding $80.00 per month, as she may need the same. Item 5. I have Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) Life Insurance, which is payable to my said daughter, Alice White, as beneficiary and in case I do not change the beneficiary in said policy prior to my death, the said Two Thousand Dollars is to be deducted from her one-half interest, as an advancement and under Items Three and Four, my wife, Prances T. White, is to receive an equal share with my said daughter, Counting the Two Thousand Dollars Life Insurance, payable to my daughter, as a part of her one-half, Item 6. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Frances +, White, Executrix of this my last will and testament, to execute the same and every part thereof, according to its true intent and moaning, hereby revoking and declaring utterly null and woid all Other wills by me heretofore made. N TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said C. W. White, have hereunto set and seal, this the 23rd day of Aucust, 192). Wy v . —_ C. We. White (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said C, W. White, to be his last wil} a and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and ip the presence of each he do hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses, L. Turner y Statesville, mye *-e M. Lazenby » Statesville, n.¢ ve North Carolina, Iredell County. I, G. W. White, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this codicil to my last will and testament dated the 23rd day of August, 192), hereby in all other respects ratify- ing and confirming the said last will and testament dated August 23, 192, except thats lst. I hereby revoke Item Two of my said will dated August 23rd, 192), for the reason that Elsie G. White, my sister, has married subsequent to the execution of said will and has therefore, other means of support and the bequest therein given to her, I give, devise and bequeath equally, share and share alike, in fee simple, to my wife, Frances T. White and my daughter, Alice White. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto placed my hand and seal, this the léth day of January, 1926, ' C. W. White (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said C, W. White, to be a codicil to his last will and testament, dated Aucust 23rd, 1924, in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other do here to subscribe our names ag witnesses, John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purportin be the last will an estan f 1s We Whlte; deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of » Sr Court for said county, by Frances T. White, the executor th ment Lone and t) due execution thereof by the said C. W. White is proved by e and examination of O. Le Turner and R. M. Lazenby the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of C. W. White, that the said C,. W. White in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the er-writine now show as aforesaid, and which bears date of 23rd day of 48 And the deponent further said, that the said C. VW. White, testator aforesali< did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C. W. White was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note R. M. Lazenby (SEAL) O, L. Turner _ (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this l2th day of November, 1938, before me. we Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA F IN THE SUPERIOK COURT. TREDELL COUNTY. It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, including codicil dated January 12th, 1926, is the last will and testament of C. W. White, deceased, and the same with the foregoing ®Xamination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C. G. Smith er uperior vour This 12th day of November, 1938. ce e Be A i i Se a a 5 al l e s TE aS SR Ra n e PERIOR COURT, NTY. BEF IRE THE CLERK. A paper-writine purporting to be a codicil to the last will ana testament of C. W. White, deceased, is exhibited before me, the uniersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said cowmty, by Frmces T. White, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said C. W. White is proved by the oath ana examination of John A. Scott and e Blankenship the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and satth, hat he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be a codicil to the last will and testament of C. W. White, that the said c. ¥W. White, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, dnd which bears date of l2th day of January, 1926. And the deponent further said, that the said C, W. White testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be a codicil to his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said codicil as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said codicil as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C. W, White was of sownd mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this Geponent: And further these deponents say not. John A, scott (SEAL) Hessie Blankenship _ (SEAL) Severully sworn and subscribed this l2th day of November, 1938, before me, C. Gg. Smith Clerk Superior court, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper@ writing, and every part thereof, is a codicil to the last will and testament of C. W. White, deceased, and a part of said will, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede C. G, Smith Vlerk Superlor Court This 12th day of November, 1938, PRA Bede Reese See aR ae sete dea desde seaEaeapae sy os are at . ' aesetedt SAE NEESER HE TRE Seah ae SER ESETERE SR SeHESE aC aegede deeb oR aEde GE dEE dette aes ARH ES x et I, Re De Watts, of Statesville N. C beins of sound mind do hereby declare +3 the following to be my last will and testament to wit. I will, bequeath and devise to my wife Elizah Watts all my em * * 4 ‘ q personal property and real estate, wheresoever situate, subject to the payments of my debts r will and Item 2. I appoint my wife Elizal Executrix o testament. This March 2h, 1915. ie Signed, sealed, declared to be his will in our presence as witnesses We D * Turner Je Paul Leonard NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the matter of the will of R. D. Watts, deceased. The paperwritinse hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of R. D. Watts deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Elizah Watts, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J. Paul Leonard, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of W. D. Turner, as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: J. Paul Leonard, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of R. D. Watts, and that he saw R. D. Watts execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the and at the time of its execution, said Affiant request of said R. ¥%. Watts, deceased; R. D. Watts was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. further swears that w. “. Turner the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the Same, and that said W. D. Turner is now dead. Subscribed and sworn to before me, J. Paul Leonard this 27th Gay of February, 1939. tee GC. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County % “ — i 3 a . i et : * rr ai e om e ll nt t i M4 a et . ae ed NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mariemma Henley, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is acquainted with the handwriting of W. D,. turner, one of the subscribing to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of R, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 2th day of March, 1915, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said W. D. Turner, subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said W. D. Turner. Mariemma Henley Subscribed anc sworn to before me, this 27th day of February, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY Je P. Murphy, beins duly sworn deposes and says, that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of R. D. Watts, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 2th day of March, 1915, purports to be, having often seem him write, and that the name of the said R. D. Watts subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said R, D. Watts. Je P. Murphy Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 1 day of Mar., 1939. Ce G. Smith Clerk Superior Court, And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing md every pat thereof is the last will md testament of R. D. Watts, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This lst day of March, 1949. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. PRATER REM TE MH TEFEN Lettedea tet eae ae setae sands bt Ott SY Oe Se pes nie ie ie ie 4 ‘ , ao 74 - Car iT on, 4 Gispesing memory ma wishin make, publish and hereinafter Subject to the payment of my debt: 7 and singular, my property, both real estate located, including my home in Statesville, to my belove Carlton, in fee simple and forever, ITEM I hereby appoint my said husband, last Will and Testament. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the sai hand and seal, this the 18th day of January, 1928, _Cariton (SEAL) Simed, sealed, published and declared arliton to be her last her reque nd in her presence Will and Testament in the presence subscribe ou s witnesses. and in the presence of each other, Johm A. Seott , Statesville, Hessie Blankenship , Statesville, N IORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, TREDELL COUNT BEFORE THE CIERK. A paper-writine purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs, Mary Gage carlton, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by J. F. Carlton, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Mrs. Mary Gage Cariton is proved by the Cath and examination of John A. Scott & Hessie Blankenship the subscribing witnessed thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and aay, and each for himself deposeth and saith, thet hé igs a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, Perporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Mary Gage Carlton, that Seid Mrs. Mary Gage Carlton in the p noe of this deponent, subscriber s i LE OB A EI eA BE . RR i BH ce e no e ea e at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 18th day of Jany. 1928. And the deponent further said, that the said Mrs, Mary Gage c riton, testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name ag aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will ang testament, and this ent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said shereto, and at the request of and in the presence of deponent further saith, that at the said time when id testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, amd the the deponent's subscribing h&s name as attesting witness thereto as afore- said, the said Mrs. Mary Gage Carlton was of sound mind and memory, Of full ageto execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Je Fs Carlton JOm A, Scott Hessie Blankenship severally sworn and subscribed this of “arch, 1949, before me, Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY, It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, md every pat thereof, 1s the last will and testament of Mrs. Mary Gage Carlton, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supei for Court This 16th day of March, 1939. MUTT MTT desea se Carolina. CountyYe attie L. Hollan memory do make < *o? ean on 5 upon whi °° SL — haran 4 i/© bart ther eo! uC wife of . L. Holmes 1/6 part thereof tc Pa o wife of M.D. aq 2/3 part thereof, share and share alike, to the childre: my brothe S. J, Holla S$rde All the rest and remainder of my property xr personal, wherever situated, I give, devise and bequeath equally, share and share alike, one-third part thereof to my sister, Mrs. Tella Holmes, one-third part thereof to my sister, Mrs. Cordie Pass and one-third part thereof to the children of my brother S. J. Holland, per stirpes,. kth. I hereby constitute and appoint my brother, S. J. Holland as Executor of this my last will and testament, to execute the same and'‘every part thereof according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking and declaring null and void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made, N owirenyreece wirepror NVA NSO VU Ole » I, the said Hattie L. Hollan, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 40th day of September, 1935. Hattie L. Holland __—- (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declered by the said Hattie Holland +o be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her ere © , tnesse: presence and in the presence of each other do hereto subscribe our names as wi Ne 586 Sal John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, is cca day T RVRFORT 7 IR i a ‘i REDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK, I, Charlie G. Caldwell being sound ~" ‘ 7 to be my last Will and A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Hattie L ing t ‘ . j Lbi J I : bequeath to My beloved wife Julia B ‘al AY ire Esta Both Holland, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior , : a her wWw8eA { » +hoa in cae Hee : : ‘ : : : : : y r i =e - i eal i rsonal to ler use 101 the rest of! h 2a > ty An at her eath to be Court for said county, by S. J. Holland, tho executor therein mentioned, ana th due . ; - i ‘ divided equally between our children Dav! execution thereof by the sal ‘tie L. Holland, is proved by the oath ang Caldwell. examination of Joh A. *cott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing wlinesses there. 1 A ais I further direct that at my death th to: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and paid to my grandson Harold Watts Caldwell, saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purport- This given under my hand and seal t! ing to be the last will and testament of Hattie L. Holland, that the said Hattie L, Holland, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said -writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 30th day of Sept., Witness } Brown And the deponent further said, that the said Hattie L. Holland, testatrix Witness Mayhew aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said NORTH CAROLINA, N THE SUPERIOR COURT, testatrix subscribed her name to the said iast will as aforesaid, and the time of IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid E ~ 6 . ’ , In the matter of the will of C. G. Caldwell, deceased. he said Hattte L. Holland y q j j aor gr xecute a the e L. Holland was of sound mind md memory, of full age to exe The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and 11, and was t und any restran } cr ; ef of : : . will, ad was not under any restra nt to the knowledge, information or belief testament of C. G. Caldwell, deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersigned, Clerk this deponent: And further these deponents say not. of the Superia Court of Iredell Covnty, North Carolina, by , the 4 nd th eu the following proof thereof is taken b 8. J. Holland executor therein named, a thereupon I y the oath and examination of S. V. Brown one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, mw John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship anc of Vance Mayhew, as following: Severally sworn and subscribed this 16th " An r Ly os ae Oe NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: CG. GQ, Smitty Clerk Superior Court. S. V. Brown, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now show him, purporting to be the last will NORTH CAROLINA, testament of C. G. Cdl dwell and that he saw C. G. Ca&dwell execute this writing as IN THE SUPER 0 4 tn IREDELL COUNTY. : RLOR COURT his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said C. G. Caldwell, deceased; and at the time of its execution It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- oe r (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said C. G. Caldwell was, in affiant's writing, and every pa t thereof, is the last will and testament of Hattie Le : Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Afffant further swears that Vance Holland, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate Mayhew, the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness are ordered to be recorded a. f and filed. ' in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Canve Mayhew is now dead. 8. V. Brown This 16 day of Mer., 1939, , ae Subseribed and sworn to before me, this 16th day of March, 1939. . ‘ £6 0606 OL 883) oe bed ae | ee. C. G. Smith Bese TERETE SESE TEMES ede Sete So dete seat Mseve sesh diay Shoe sede dese sede seat oe shay edesetet ese se sete sedegege seas Lee soap ge geste de teats Sees et sd } Clerk Supe ri or Court of I re de | 1 C ounty. Moore, being dusy sworn, chat he is well acquainted handwriting of Vance Mayhew, one of the sul ibing witnesses to the paper purporting to be » last will and testament of C. G. Caldwell, decease: Vi aQy the 27th day of Aucust, 1927, havin often seen hin oF Vance Mayhew subscribed as a witness to said handwriting of the said Vance Mayhew; and affiant further 5 swears tha he i vel acquainted with the handwriting of C. G. Caldwell, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 27th day of August, 1927, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said Cs Ge Caldwell subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of said C,. aldwell, . Subscribed and this léth day of G. Smith Clerk Superior And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said nd every part thereof is the last will and testament of C. G. Caldwell, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 16th day of March, 1939. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court. This my Last Will & Testimony, with sound mind, This Nov 11, 1937 1 Quincy Houpe will my Nephew James Houpe All of My Land that I now Owes If James Houpe Stays with me & take care of me the Rest of my days & Pay All of my Bills & Put A Mark to My Grave and in other debts If I owe any Thing First Pay them & all the Rest of my Property is to go to James Houpe including Land & all of my Pesson Property. Quincie Houpe _(See1) Witness: His xX Mark Le. C. Peacock Mrs. Sam Jones i NORTH CAROLINA, err IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purporting to bs Hoppe, deceased, is exhibited before me, Co for said county, by James Houpe the due execution thereof by the said Quincis C. Peacock subsertibin duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for a subscribing witness to the paper-writin last will and testament of juincie Houpe, th: he said le Houpe in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at th j 8a paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of llth And the deponent further said, that the said Qui > Houpe testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as id are the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith shat & he said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said S rill as i, and the time of a the deponent's subscribing witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Quincie Houpe was of mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belicf of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Le C. Peacock Mrs. Sam Jones Severally sworn and subscribed this Ujth day of November, 1948, before me. Paul Hoover reputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- witing,and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of Quincile Houpe, deceased, and the same with t he foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede Ce. Ge guith sai Slerk Superior our This ljth, day of November, 1938. si a n A I i la AB M I i Sa k ed PE A S E SA R E HS re t g FE E T SI = . , NORTH CAROLINA... IREDELL COUNTY. , I, Dora Little, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My executor, hereinafter named, shall see that my body is given a decent burial, in accordance with separate and previous contract with Marcus L. Williamson. Second. My will and desire is that all the interest I have (it being one-third) in that Brick Store “uilding in the town of Troutmans, to be sold at public auction, according to law, within the period of two years from date of my death, end after the necessary expenses of said sale has been paid out of the proceeds of sale of said property, then the remainder of money to be divided as follows viz.: One-tenth (1/10) of this money donated to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, of Troutmans, to be used for the support of the Gospel. And the remainder of the money, less the above named one-tenth, to be equally divided among my three Sisters:- Nora Lippard and Carrie Williamson and Ellen Settlemyre. Any household or kitchen furniture belonging to me, it is my Will that Sister Ellen Settlemyre should have all of same, or any other personal property. I hereby appoint L. N. Brown iny lawful executor to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of same, and hereby declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments previously made by me. In witness whereof, I, Dora Little, do hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of October, 194h. Dora Little (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Dora Little to be her last will and testament in the presence of her, at her request, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. L. N. Brown W. W. Williamson NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will end testament of Dora Little, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by L. N. Brown, the executor therein mentioned, and the i due execution thereof by the said Dora Little is proved by the oath and examina tia of L. N. Brown and W. W. Williamson, the subsctibing witnesses theretos who be duly sworn doth depose and say, and a subscribing witness to the paper-y 11 and testament of Dora Little Wiis ’ Se . L& ame this deponent, subscribed aforesaid, and which bears date of And the deponent further said did, at the time of subscribi writing so subscribed by her and this deponent did thereupon subscr witness thereto, and at the reques And this devonent further saith, subscribed her name to the said last will as subscribing his name as attesting witness th was of sound mind and memory, of full are t restraint to the knowledge, information or these deponents say note Bibs Ra hci Severally sworn and subscribed this _____ We W. Williamson 17th day of August, 1947, before me. C. G. Smith _ Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Dora Little, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Siglo Man SOR NI Clerk Supertor Court. — This 17th day of Aucust, 1937. North Carolina, Iredell County. F, Harris, of the aforesaid County and State being of sound mind and considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do meke this and jeclare the same to be my last will and testament: Executrix hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses together with all my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my estate. Second: I give and devise to my wife, Pearl Harris, all of my property both real and personal to use as she may see fit and if any remain at her death, to be equally divided between my children, namely: Eloise Sloan, Aileen White, Wilma Leslie, Wayne Harris, Harold Harris and Hubert Harris. Third: I hereby appoint my beloved wife, Pearl Harris, my lawful executrix, to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of same and every part and clanse thereof, hereby revoking and declering utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness, I the said A. F. Harris do hereunto set my hand and seal this day of November, 1947. A. F. Harris (Seal) Signed, sealed and declared by the said A. F. 4arris to be his last will and testa- ment in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. A. M. Gaither J. P. Watt __Carl Fraley John C. Sharpe N. D., Tomlin a MORES CARCLIMA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of A. F. Harri™ deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Pearl Harris, the executrix therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said A. F. Harris is proved by the oath and examination of N. Ds | Tomlin, and J. P. Watt, A. M. Gaither and John CG. Sharpe, the subscribing witnessem NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to purporting to be the last will and testament of Harris in the presence of this deponent, subscri paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and 1937 And the deponent further said, tha ¢ did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesa 4 so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will deponent did thereupon subsc: > his name at the end of witness thereto, and at the request of and in And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said A. F. Harris was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or b of of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Pearl Harris (SEAL ) Severally sworn and subscribed this ___ Ne. D. Tomlin Ae 8 day of April, 1949 before me. oe John C. Sharpe _—_—_—_—sC( SEAL) C. G. Smith ae Clerk Superior Court. ie Be Ontieee CL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament cf A. F. Harris, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Ce G. Smith Clerk Superior Court, This 8 day of April, 1939. a a an a ee ee PO ie el Ha e State of North Carol ina to the paper-wri ting now shown hin » purportir . F the last wil} WwUavle L iN + < .¢ ath * : i R > reasl} th 9 + he; eatA Sat Ams = Iredell County Solomon W. Be. Uvercasn, that he Solomon W. B, vercaah in the i deponent, gubscribed his name at the end of sa? paper-writin nme shew * e saint ti _ , en e sa 02 4 aid, and which besrs date of 7th day of Februery } L I, Solomon W. B. Overcash, of the aforesaid State and County, being of —" r th . : ‘ge And the deponent further said, that the sa? i eae We ie i sound mind and memory do make and declare this to be my last will and testament rr pihcnacaxeas ee oe ere J VOSvLa ive i a me sa Ata - +h ~ an . 1.8 ‘ j ‘ Z : . ‘ 3 esa ai at the me o subsertbt: his name a (nme nnk & i ah a ke * Firsts: I will that my executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body Sroress.e nih he ti bseribs s ¢ » de e t . sive m ody T) a ee sy go suds n4 2 } hin ana eae $+ 4 ac } ‘i ¢ ae ee ond s i a decent burial ‘ and shall pay all funeral exrens:s and provide sui tab] e toomb- paper wri ting so ubscribed DY 1im 1 % 9 ’ loat W aa A i fis = t u # his dep mnt did hereupon subscribe his sma at he eed at weet wl Sa i stones for y grave out of the first money that shall come into their hands from ee a . ee er re A : ‘inde attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the y SUaUCe ; : oe ae " “ sta And this deponent further saitl that at the said time when the Second: I will that all just debts be paid which I may owe at my death, merece. F a ore re * oa festator subscribed his name to the sai last will s aforessia nad the time Third: I will to my wife, Margaret Florence Overcash, all property both “er . oe oe a e tin aep 's gs seri f his nam as attesti wi Wace the? n ni oo Pmtinas real and personal of which I may die possessed after burial expenses are paid and eres eeeer aes: Sto Re ane oe ee mane esy Te other obligations met as stated above the said Solomon W. B. Overcash was of sound mind and memory, of full age L bed he oe Me ak iin iw a2 © a ui A « i an ‘ 4 2 . a ° : execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the wledre information o Fourth: I will that at the death of my wife the remaining estate shall be ee ve ne me een esata ay ner si iis ; hil dara’ h call Sara 1 41 belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. : divided equally among my children, share and share alike. ie rittns f 7 hiid sak a noe he ~- a ¢ F and ; ° 5 * i Fifth: If any child should die during the life of my wife, and should Severally sworn and subscribed tis M. T. Overcash (SRAL ) ‘ " ave children is my sh tha schis part of th tat ert to th maint ; . ; ; , leave children, it is my wish that this part of the estate revert to the remaining 5 15th day of April, 1949, before me, P. A. Shinr (SEAT ) we “ Clerk Superfor Court CRS erat gop i tren I hereby appoint my sons, James Overcash, Harry Overcash, and 7 re Se m Sa s a SEAEENR Se By Sts 3 C. G. Smith C. H. Wagner (SEAL ) wm +. Pa cn he ? ° Theodore Overcash my executors without bond. Witness my hand and seal, this the 7th day of February, 1939. NORTH CAROLINA, his IREDELL COUNTY. Solomon W. (X) B. Overcash ___ Seal mark It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- Witnesses who signed in my presence and at my request, and in the presence of is ee writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Solomon W. B. each othere Overcash, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate P. A. Shinn Seal are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. H. Wagner Seal C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 15th day of April, 1949. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK = A peper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Solomon W. Be. Overcash, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by James Overcash, Harry Overcash and M. Theodore Overcash, the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the sald Solomon W. B. Overcash 1s proved by the oath and examination of P. A. Shinn end i C. H. Wagner, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depos?) a " . { and say, and each for himself deposeth and seith, that he is a subscribing witness) Tn ee ee se r p i n forth Carolina, Iredell County. I, Joe: H. Ketchie, of the afore d State and County, being of sound mind msidering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this was of testament. > . s was not under any restrai direct my Executrix hereinafter named to pay all my just debts . deponent: And further moneys that shall come into her hands belonging to my estate, Second, I hereby give, bequeath and devise all of my property of whatever Severally sworn i subscribed t wherever situs d to my wife, Harriet = ile, to be hers absolutely 8 day of 1949, before me. co, G. Baim Clerk Superior Court. 1ereby constitute and appoint my wife, Harriet E. Ketchie, the Executri: nis my last will and testament to carry out the same and every part thereof ac pg to the true intent and meaning - hereby revoking all other wills NORTH CAROLINA, heretofore made by me. IREDELL COUNTY. In testimony whereof, I, Joe H. Ketchie, have hereunto set hand and the 40th day of October, 1937. 3 ther re considered and adjudged by the rt that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Joe H. Ketchie, Joe H. Ketchie deceased, and the same with the foregoi i fon and this certificate Z. V. Turlington ordered to be recorded and filed. Sarah Small C. G. Smith This 18 day of April, 1949. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Joe H. Ketchie, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, by Harriet E. Ketchie, the executor therein mentioned, and North Carolina, Iredell Co. the due execution thereof by the said Joe H. Ketchie, is proved by the oath and I, J. D. Dagnehart of the aforesaid County & State being of sound mind but examination of Z. V. turlington and Sarah Small, the subscribing witnesses theretot Considering the uncertainty of my earthiy existence do make & declare this my last - ' =] Y OU ™ who, being duly sworn, doth depdse and say, and each for hiiself deposeth and saith, will & testament: that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to First. My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial be the last will and testament of Joe H. Ketehie, that the said Joe H. Ketchie, 1H Suitable to the wishes of my felatives, & pay 811 funeral expenses, together with all my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing t ‘ now shown 48 aforesaid, and’which bears date of 30th day of October, 1937+ omy estate, And the deponent further said, that the said Joe H. Ketehie, testator 4 aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said | paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and teste ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will 1 beloved wife G. A. Dagenhart all the land belongin personal property of what ever nature to have % hold at her death all property remaining shall be equally in equal proportion shar stitute & appoint my Son Carol Dagenhart my lawfy purposes to execute this my last , estament accord. clause the hereby ng & declaring utterly; i 1 other willis & testamenits fore in witness Dagenhart dad published and declared gr in the presence of us who at do subscribe our names J. R. Warren __(Mrs.) Roland Fry. North Carolina, Iredell County. I, J. D. Dagenhart of said County and state, make this codicil to my last will and testament published by me, and dated the 19th day of August, 1925, which I ratify and confirm, except as the same shall be changed herebye I give and bequeath to my two daughters Carrie Dagenhart and Ella Dagenhart ten acres of land to include the house and all out buildings where I now livé. The above is given for extra service rendered by them. In witness whereof I the said J. D. Dagenhart do hereunto set my hand and seal this the lst day of Dec., 1937. —__J+ D. Dagenhart (Seal) Sisned, sealed, published, and declared by the said J. D. Dagenhart to be a codicil to his last will and testament in our presence and we in his presence and in the presence of each other have at his request hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, Witness M. D. Frye Mrs. Roland Frye MAR NORTH CARC MTT | Mid A paper-writir Dagenhart, decea Court for said county, due execution thereof by the nation of J. R. Warren & Mrs. Rol: peing duly sworn doth depose and say, he is a subscribing witness to the psper-writing now show1 purport in last will and testament of L Jagenhart, th: the sai I Daranhart presence of this deponent, now shown as aforesaid, and And the deponent further said, that the 1a D rt testator afore- at the time of subscribing his name as foresa li re said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and leponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attest- ing witness thereto, and at the request o: and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at tl aid time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, tl said Js Das Dagenharti was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this satiiiiaiinthian 25th day of April, 1939 before me. Mus. Roland Frye (SEAL) Mildred Patterson css hae, MI Sa Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA . IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J. D. Dagenhart, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith ———OTark Siiperfor Court. This 25th day of April, 1939. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK D. Dagenhart, deceased. attached and purporting tp be : licill to the D. Dagenhart deceased, i iibit oefore the undersigned, clerk of perior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Dagenhart, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof is by the oath examination of Mrs. Roland Frye, one of the subscribing 2sses thereto, and of M. D. Frye, as following: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County: Mrs. Koland Frye, being duly sworn deposes and says that she is a sub- scribing witness to the said paper writing now shown her, purporting to be a codicill to the last will and testament of J. D. Dagenhart, and that she saw J. D. Dagenhart execute this writing as a codicill to his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said J. D. Dagenhart, deceased; and at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said J. D. Dagenhart was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that M. D. Frye, the’ other subscribing witness to said codicill, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said M. D. Frye now resides out of the State of North Carolina. Subscribed and sworn to before me, Mrs. Koland Frye this 28 day of April, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. J. R. Warren, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of M. D. Frye, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be a codicill to the last will and testament of J. D. Dagenhart, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the lst day of Dee, 1937» having often seen him write, and that the name of the said M. D. Frye subscribed as a witness to said Codicill is in the genuine handwriting of the said M. D- Frye; and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the nandwri ting of J. D. Dagenhart, deceased, whose codicill to m will the attached paperwriting dated the 1st day of Dec., 1937, purports to be, having often seen him write, and thet the name of the said J. D. Dagenhart, subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. D. Dagenhart. R. Warren Subscribed and sworn to before And thereupon it is considered and adjudze y the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is will and testament of Je De Dagenhart, deceased, and it is ordered that the same with the foregoing examination, and this certificate, be recorded and This 28 day of April, 1939. C,. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. STATE OF GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. I, T. A. Ellis, Clerk of the Court of Ordinary of said County, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of Petition and Proceedings for Probate in Solemn Form and Last Will and Testament of Clarence A. Kestler with the original record and file thereof, now remaining in this office, and the same is a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole of such origins] record and file, and that said Court is a Court of record. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and effixed the seal of the Court of Ordinary. This the th day of May, 1959- T. A. BEllis Ordinary and Ex=Offidio Clerk of the Court of Ordinar (OFFICIAL SEAL ) ae ¥/ -O=- -—O0- —O- -O- -“O- =O" <O- STATE OF GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. I, T. A. Ellis, Ordinary of seid County, and presiding Magistrate of the Court of Ordinary thereof, do hereby certify that the above attestation, subscribed | by T. A. Ellis as Clerk of said Court, is sufficient and in due form of law, end SI ar ct r ee nH es ot oe ~~ EE 8 DR EO aR BE te ae ls al Te A i EE R 88 OE AE cA A a ee pr aE \ \ \ . that the said T. A. Ellis is the Clerk of said Court of Ordinary of ssig County i a vs STATE OF GEORGIA ie and that there is no other Clerk of the Court of Ordinary except T,. A, Ellis re ae & : TINT Yy 3 mn COUNTY OF U and thet his signature thereto is genuine, and that full faith and credit are due oh to all of his official acts. 4 , | Witness my hand and official signature, this the lth day of May, 1939, TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ; pol * v Feo fal 7 RW Tm ? Wy Pr id . O4 P > . r i 7 : BE IT KNOWN, nat on the Oth | ay of Mar€éh, 193% » aur iz ® reguler term of " | a) | a . (OFFICIAL SEAL ) as. CC the Court of Ordinary of said Younty, the last will and testament of Clarence A. M Kestler, deceased, a resident of said County at the time of his death, was dul j a 4 proven in Solemn form, and admitted to record by order of said Court » a copy of which Ef i -O- -O=— =—O=- «O= -O= i will, duly certified, is here attached. in bn cy : i) ; ay a At which time seid Court ordered also that M. Salbide Kestler, the executor, if Be fall Th ie a ‘ | nominated in said will, have leave to qualify as such; and on so doing that letters i") in iP STATE OF GEORGIA, i { testamentary issue. ; i COURT OF ORDINARY, ; ; ‘ . i Now, therefore, the said M. Salbide Kestler having taken and subscribed COWETA COUNTY. before the Ordinary the oath prescribed by law, and complied with all necessary 4 3 , I J I, T. A. Ellis, Clerk of the Court of Ordinary of the County of Coweta, prerequisites, is hereby authorized to take charge of the estate of said testator, : y 1 > 1 41° ‘orm t+ ad ; ayYy erwtorn h > a Pe do hereby certify that Honorable T. A. Ellis, whose name is subscribed to the to execute said will in conformity of law, and perform all the duties, and exercise preceding certificate, is the presiding Magistrate of the Court of Ordinary of all the powers of executor of said will. ; MNPAS : 2 ‘ f eo S17 + hte wT e ar azR Coweta UL ounty, duly elected, sworn and qualified, and that the signature of said WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court, thi: day of March, 1938. Magistrate to said certificate is genuine. Witness my hand and official signature, this the lth day of May, 1939. $$ asiner Vis NAR . iiccabiag cass ee eS I De (OFFICIAL SEAL) Cierk of the Court of Ordinary. “O=- -O- -O- ~O- <0 <O0=— <O- STATE OF GEORGIA, IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY COWETA COUNTY. STATE OF GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. I, T. A. Ellis, Ordinary of said County, and ex-officio Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, certify that the attached and foregoing Three (4) pages of printing TO WIT: I do solemly swear that this writing contains the true last and writing contain a true, full and complete copy of The last Will and Testament of will of the within named Clarence A. Kestler deceased, so far as I know or believes Clerence A, Kestler, M. Salbide Kestler is the qualified and acting executor of the and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of @state of Clarence A, Kestler as of this date, as the same appears of record and file this state. So help me God. in my office. (Executor sign) M. Salbide Kestler Witness my hand and the seel of said Court, at Newnan, this May 2, 1939. Sworn to and subscribed before me March 8th, 1938. T. A. Ellis (OFFICIAL SEAL). Ordinary and ex-officio Clerk, T. A, Ellis, Ordinary Coweta County, Georgie Oath recorded on Minutes, Page U. 175. ai t tA tg pA na t i . GR A S S . ee d .2 o — pe r . Se r e . GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. i — E + t 2 Ma 4 : f W os lawpence A, Kestler of lawful age, a citizen of Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America, temporarily residing of Manila, P.I., being of sound and disposing mind and memory and not acting under any influence nor restraint of any kind do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking ali other wills and testamentery lispositions by me made. Item l. the payment of all of my just debts. Item 2. give, bequeath and devise to my son, M. Salbide Kestler, all of my property, both real, personal and mixed situate, lying and being at my death in the State of Georgia, including all insurance upon my life which is payable to my estate. Item 4. I give, bequeath and devise to my sister, Ethel E. Kestler, until her marriage or death, all of my property that I own, at my death, that is situated lying and being in the town of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, and at her death or marriage, I give and bequeath the said property which my said sister takes under this item of my will to my said son, M. Salbide Kestler. Item l. All my jewelry and household effects and similar personal property, I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary Cardwell Kestler, All remaining real and personal property, other than described in the preceding clause of this paragraph I direct to be held in trust by my executor during the life time of my said wife, Mary Cardwell Kestler and the income thereof paid to her during her life time, provided she remains unmarried. Upon her remarriage, or upon her death, if she remains unmarried, I direct that said trust be terminated and that all of said property go to my son, M. Salbide Kestler, with full power to dispose of such property and the income thereof. Item 5. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, M. Salbide Kestler, executor of this my lest will and testament, without bond. Item 6. I direct that this will, and each and all of the provisions herein con tained be eonstrued in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgiae MATIC IN IDDPAT iNROo Wo of three pages including the atte of Nov This instrument, consisting testament of Clarence A. Kestler and date thereof, published and declered was then and there signed by him on in the presence of the three undersi, in his presence, and in the presence testament on the left hand margin of each and every pape thereof ad at the end of the attestation clause, as such witnes: this the sh ay of November, Nineteen jundred and Thirty Three, in the City of | lan, Coweta County, Georgia. To fore- stall against the contingency of this my last will bein, 9st I am executing this will in duplicate. The original is left in the custody of A, ! Freeman, of Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia, and the duplicate thereof is in the custody of my son, M. Salbide Kestler, now temporarily residing at Man F In the event of the loss of the original of my will then I direct that the carbon copy or duplicate be established as imy true last will and testament. Ws lis _Ha rdaway pile Arnall H. Freeman GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. TO THE COURT OF ORDINARY OF SAID COUNTY: The petition of M. Salbide Kestler, shows that on the 5th day of October, 1937, Clarence A. Kestler, late of said Coumty, departed this life, after having made and published his last will and testament, in which he named your petitioner as Executor. Petitioner shows that the following named persons are the heirs at law of said deceased, to wit: Mary %. Kestler, his widow, & M. Salbide Kestler, his son, the nominated executor and your petitioner for the probate of said will. Petitioner shows that said C. A. Kesetler was the owner of both personal Property and real estate a part of his real estate being and lying in the city of Newnan, Coweta County, Ga, The said heirs temporarily reside in Manila, Philippine Islands but Pebitioner's legal residente and citizenship is in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia, Petitioner is now personally present in Coweta County, Georgia, to probe te. ‘nd to administer the said estate. de GD R ¥ oa d n e s a n at t a a produces saic will in Court and prays that it be proven in slic show cause, if any exist, why; solemn form. Petitioner also showa unto the court that the said Mary c, Kestler M. Salbide Kestler, as the last at she has signed a writing consenting and agreeing that the tx > 2aAsed shoul t . P 4 + : a 7 : said County, deceased, should not be in sole: form and admitted to record Vliearence A. Kestler be set up, probated and established in this eore ; ee : , as the last will and testament of ast will of Clarence A. Kestler, and without any further a ane said Mary C. Kestler havin time and place of probate. Ihe said Writing is h: reto attached ment of ssid Clerence A. Kestl ade a part/f this petition, and gives this court juris- . as the last will and testament of Clerence A, |] r without any further no te proceedins at the March Term, 1938 of oweta Court her of the time and place of its ate, and that said written consent wai C of Ordinary. Petitioner requests and consents for this petition to be hesrd at iis petition, and notice of the time of the hearing, and no further service the March Term, 1938 of said court. 2 the said Mary ©. Kestler is necessary, ar no further service on her is required by Petitioner prays that seid March C. Kestler be cited to appear at the law to give this court jurisdiction t« ” next term of the Court of Ordinary for said County, to be held on the first Monday in March, 1948. in March xt, to show cause if any exists, why said will should not be proven This 2nd day of March, 1948. in solemn form and of record as the last will and testament of said deceased, and that letters testamentary issue to petitioner in terms of the law, > f <5: ~~ iay of Marén, 1938. M. Salbide Kestler _ Petitioner. GEORGTA, COWETA COUNTY. Mrs. W. L. Hardaway, Ellis G. Arnall & A. H. Freeman, do swear that we saw the within named Clarence A. Kestler sign anc lish the within attached paper r Exhibit "A" last will and testament; that we subscribed the san s witness thereto at undersigned widow of Clerence A. Kestler, concurs in the selection pecial instance and request of the said Clarence A. Kestiler and in his presence, of A. H. Freeman of Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia, for appointment as adminis- in the presence of testator and of each other; that the ssid Clarence A. Kestler trator with the will annexed upon the estate of Clarence A. Kestler, if M. S. signed the same freely and voluntarily, and was, at the time of such signing, of Kestler the nominated executor declines to qualify. I also consent for the said sound and disposing mind and memory. will of Clarence A. Kestler to be set up, probated and established in Georgia, } ___Mrs. W. L. Hardaway Coweta Cort of Ordinary in common or solemn form as the last will of Clarence A. ___Ellis G. Arnall Kestler and without any further notice of the time and place to me. ____A+ H. Freeman This the 2lith day of November, 1937. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th day of March, 1948. Mary C. Kestler T., A. Ellis Ordinary Signed in the presence of M. Salbide Kestler -O- -O= “0= -0--0-=0- GEORGIA, COWEAT COUNTY M. Salbide Kestler, having applied as Executor for probate in solemn form COWETA COURT OF GRDINARY. Of the last will and tewtament of Clarence A. Kestler, of said County, the heirs at At Ch j Chambers, March 2, 1938. law of said Clarence A. Kestler are hereby required to appear at the Court of Upon reading and considering ed that : | SOR ERS Ope, SOT OSOINS Tevet eens aoe ae (Ordinary for said County on the first Monday in March next, when said application Mary ©. Kestler and i. Salbide Kestler appear before the Court of Ordinary to aa | for probate will be heard. held in and for said County on the first Monday in March next, then and there® | : T. A. Ellis Ord inary * * - GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. mm tT 7 TAR LAD mares Z COURT OF ORDINARY > MAR. TERM, 1938, PETITION FOR PROBATE IN SOLEMN FORM OF THE WILL OF CLA! ENCE A M. Salbide Kestler It being shown to the court in the matter of the probate of th of Clarence A. Kestler that the said Clarence A. Kestler died a resident of said County; that all the parties at interest are sui juris, that Mary C. Kestler, writing consented for this court to establish the sald last will of Clarence A. Kestler without notice to he that her written consent refers to this pending probate hearing and the said M. Salbide Kestler requested and consented for the said wi Oo be ted at this term, it is therefore adjudged that this court, a his te has jurisdiction of this petition and all the parties at interest; And it appearing to the Court by the testimony of all the subscribing that the instrument offered for probate is the last will and testament Jlarence A. Kestler, deceased, as alleged in the petition of M. Salbide Kestier, ‘icient reason appearing why said will should not be admitted to record Ordered, that said will be and the same is hereby established in solem form as the last will and testament of Clarence A. Kestler, and that the same be admitted to record. Ordered, further, that letters testamentary do issue to M. Salbide Kestler the Executor named in said will, upon him taking the usual oath of office. This 7 day of March, 1938, A. Ellis Ordinary. GEORGIA, COWETA COUNTY. Due and legal service of the within petition and orders thereon are hereby acknowledged. Service of a copy of the same and notice of the time and place of hearing is waived, I also consent for this petition for probate of said will to be heard at the March Term, 1948 of the Coweta Court of Ordinary. This the 2nd day of March, 1938, M. Salbide Kestler. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIO ee IREDELL COUNTY. ¥ RIOR COURT + It appearing the record hereinafter mentioned, that the Kestler, deceased, ¢& 2izen of Coweta proved and allowed the proper court of prot the laws of deceased, left property Carolinat It is therefore order will and of its probate in the proper wnich has been produced and exhibited hers allowed, filed and recorded in this Court the copy had been produced, proved This the 9th day of May, 1939. Saroiu P Court of 4redell County, ay North Carolina. LAST WILL AND TE r or J. W. AUTEN STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF IREDELL. I, J. W. Auten, of the County of Iredell, State of North Carolina, being of sound mind, but considering the undertainty of life, do make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, that 1s to say ITEM ONE: I direct that my body shall have decent Christian burial, Suitable to the wishes of my wife and children, and that all funeral expenses, to- &ether with all just debts owing by me shall be paid by my Executrix hereinafter named out of the first moneys coming into her hands belonging to my estate, ITEM TWO: I'give, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Mary J. Auten, all of my property, both real and personal, of every kind and description whatsoever and wheresoever situate, to be hers during the term of her natural life, with the right to her to sell and dispose of any part of it during her natural life if it should become necessary to do so for her proper support. ITEM THREE: I give, devise and bequeath al1 of the residue and remainder of LA LC ty my real and personal property of whatsoevef kind and wheresoever located remaining <n io n t e m o n i a e a i b i r s a i f g i i p e t n i e c a t i p e n m e n t e t i n ~~ } » Aaath - ~ rife fh +an < j Ia2e0q hw har £- hav at the death of my wife, J. Auten, and mn us k her for her own proper support as hereinbefore provided, to my c d s Bessie Henderson; Mrs, Neel; Mrs. Emma Morris; and ter R. Auten, to be among them, should die before direct that the issue of such their, parent would have such parent been living, and if sny such child or children of mine before taking under this Will and leave no issue, then the child or children herein provided for shall revert to the corpus and be divided equally among all of my children who are living, anc : , such child or children as may be dead, such issue representing ITEM FOUR: I nominate, constitute and appoint my wife, Mary J. Auten, my lawful Executrix to execute this my Last Will and Testament and every part and clause hereof according to the true intent and meaning of the same, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made, and I further direct that my Executrix shall be allowed to serve without giving bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the J. W. Auten, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 22 day of August, A.D., J. W. Auten (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by J. W. Auten to be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, wno, at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. ___Jake F, Newell, Charlotte, N. 0. tt " Alice M. Lackey, silat STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IN ) SUPEF T, MECKLENBURG COUNTY. THE SUPERIOR COUR A paper-writing purporting to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of J. W. Auten, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk Superior Court for said County, and the due execution thereof by the said J. W. auten is proved i by the oath and examination of Jake F. Newell and Alice M. Lackey, the subscribing i witnesses thereto, to being duly sworn, doth depose and say, and each for himself | and/or hepself deposeth and saith, that he and/or she is a subscribing witne 38 to | the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMBN? of Je W. Auten, that the said J. W. Afiten in the presence of this deponent subsord his name at the end of said paper-wr which bears date of the 22nd day of AND THE DEPONENT FURTHER aforesaid, did at the time of paper-writing so subscribed by eponent did thereupon subscribe Will as an attesting witness thereto, £ the said testator. And thi testator subscribed his name the deponent's subscribing his s time aforesaid, the said J. W. Auten was sound a Will and was not under any this deponent: And further these de Severally sworn and Subscribed this 12 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. SEAL ) day of June, Je Lester Wolfe Clerk Superior Court Mecklenburg County. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. It 1s, therefore, onsidered and adjudged by the Sourt that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the Last Will and Testament of J. W. Auten, deceased, and the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 14 day of June, 1939. — ” (d CbaDe wut | e 4 2 FAA 2: OO Pe Re ror Clerk Superior Court. Ae E. BELL, M.D. MOORESVILLE, N.C. Aug. 7, 1937. I hereby will and bequeath my farm in Davidson Township, Iredell Co., WC to my wife Nannie Bell Atwell. I also will and bequeath to my wife Nannie Bell Atwell all my personal Property including my mules, cows and other livestock and all my household ey e tt l ag e n c e al i t t l e kitchen furniture. his D. E. (X) Atwell (Seal) mark A. E. Bell, Witness Jason E. Blackwelder - Witness -O=- -O=- -O=- -0O= -0- NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of D. Rk, Atwell, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Nannie Bell Atwell, the Widow therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said D. E. Atwell is proved by the oath and examination of A. E. Bell and Jason E. Blackwelder the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of D. % Atwell, that the said D. E. Atwell in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper- writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 7th day of August, 1937. And the deponent further said, that the said D. E. Atwell testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said D. E. Atwell was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute 4 will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this Nannie Belle Atwell (SEAL) = 10th day of July, 1949, before me, A. EB. Bell __(SBAL) C. G. Smith dere (SEAL) | Clerk Superfor Court. ~~ 7820n Biaclees NORTH CAROLINA, li IN SUPE IREDELL COUNTY. THE SUPERIOR COURT. ae It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper= writing, and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of D. x, Atwolls deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate ordered to be recorded and filed. This 10th day of July, 19349. c.g e Te 5 y— --- eager vlerk Superior Court. Smith Sanaa SANT a = EE ¢ North Carolina, Iredell County. I, W. D. Feimster, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First: My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, sand pay all funeral expenses together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my estate. Second: I give and bequeath to my wife, Ella Feimster, one hundred dollars in cash, all household and kitchen furniture, one cow of her selection, and all chickens in lieu of dower. Third: I give and bequeath to my six children all the rest and residue of my property in fee, namely: Clyde Feimster, Ralph Feimster, Jack Feimster, Robert Feimster, Ruby Sherwood, and Velma Feimster. Fourth: I hereby appoint Velma Feimster my lawful executrix to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I the said W. D. Feimster, do hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 2nd day of May, 1948. W. D, Feimster (Seal ) Ruth Morrow N. D. Tomlin John C. Sharpe Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said W. D. Feimster, to be his last Will and testament in the presence of us, wno, at his request and in his presence do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto. “O- -0- =08 =0- <0 =0- NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of w, D. Feimster, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Velma Feimster, the executrix therein mentioned, T and the due execution thereof by the said W. D. Feimster is proved by the oath Vv and examination of Ruth Morrow, N. D. Tomlin, & John C. Sharpe, the subscrioing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of W. D. Feimster in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 2nd day of May, 1938. And the deponent further said, that the said W. D. Feimster, testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said W. D. Feimster was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this Velma Feimster (SEAL) 22nd day of June, 1939, before me. John C. Sharpe ( SEAL) C. G. Smith N. D. omlin (SEAL) Clerk Superior Court. Ruth Morrow (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and edjudged by the Court that the said peper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will end testament of W. deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordereé to be recorded and filed, This 22 day of June, 1939, C. G, Smith Clerk Superior Court. 800 NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. I, Virginia S. Jackson, sound and disposing mind and memory, Testament, hereby revoking all former FIRST: I will that all my d decease as possibly convenient. SECOND: I will that all my my executrix and the money from sale of my erty ve divided as follows: lst. To Charlie Jackson, I request that he be paid $20.00 out of first money coming to my estate, because he advanced that emount during of my beloved husband, J. F. Jackson, besides caring for us both and more favore end. After the above gift I will that the remainder of my estate be equally divided between Eugerie Jackson, Albert Jackson, Charlie Jackson and Homer Jackson that they may skhsare and share alike. 3rde I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Charlie Jackson my sole executor to execute all intents and purposes of said will and direct that he shall not be required to give bond as such Executor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this lth day of November, 1943. __ Virginia S. Jackson _ (SEAL) Signed by the said testator, Virginia S. Jackson, eas her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of one another have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. W. lL. Young (WITNESS ) rs ~ ee 0. C. Price (WITNESS ) “O- -O0- -O- <“O= -O- -0- NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, TREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will end testament of Virginia 8. Jackson, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superion Court for said county, by Charlie Jackson, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Virginia S. Jackson is proved by the oath and examination of W. L. Young and 0. ©. Price the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and sayy and each for mimself deposeth and saith, that | he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be and testament of Virginia S. Jackson, that the said Virginia S. Jackson this deponent, subscribed his name now shown as aforesaid, and whic deponent further said, aforesaid did 2 the time of subscribi = ~ ryt Sy la sIHae hed nin £ } yhibit > 1 Hn . € 72 Yr 4 paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibi C ni 4 and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscri his name at the end ' Seid will as an of and in the presence of the said deponent further saith, that at the said time when last will as a >said and the time of as attesting witness thereto, es afores id, sound mind and memory, of full age to execute to the knowledge, information er belief say note Severally sworn and subscribed this Chas. L. Jackson 18th day of July, 1939, before »e Young i Price Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NQ TE CAROLINA, [THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paperwkiting, end every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Virginie S. Jackson, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certifi- cate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 18th day of July, 1939. oe C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Della Beaver of the aforesaid county and state do hereby make and declare this my last will and testament. First. My executor hereinafter named shall pay my funeral expenses ont ali just debts out of the first monies coming into her hands, Second. I have this day deeded my house and lot on Clover Street in the town of Mooresville, N. C., being the house in which I now live, to my sister Lottie Beaver. } Third. I give and bequesth tc s personal property of every kind includi: money « epee ae 1 any Bank, also all household furniture of every kind, ar id Beleae toe eeudidt peeuased wherever it may be. Fourth. lawful executor to execute t and all other wills heretofore by me In witness whereof, I, the seal this the 5th day of July, 19% her _(X) Beaver mark Signed, sealed, published and declered by the said 11a Beaver t will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and and in the presence of each ther, d hereby subscribe our names theretoe Joel V. Brawley J. R. Brewer NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Della Beaver, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Lottie Beaver, the executrix therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Della Beaver is proved by tiie oath and examination of Joel V. Brawley & J. R. Brewer, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is & subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him purporting to be the last will and testament of Della Beaver, that the said Della Beaver, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said p.per-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 5th day of July, 195%. And the deponent further said, that the said Della Beaver, testatrix afore- said, did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper+ writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent difid thereupon subscribe his name .at the end of said will as an ettest- ing witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix. And this deponent further saith, at the sd4id time when the said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as witness thereto, as aforesaid, th Della Beaver was of sound mind and mem of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this Lottie Beaver (SEAL) day of July, 1949, before me. __goel V. Brawley ~ (SEAL) loover J. R. Brewer (SEAL) 2>rk Superior Court. SUPERIOR COURT. It is therefore considered and sdjudged by the court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Della Beaver, deceased, and the same with the foregoin.: examination afid this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 19th day of July, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court. I Isaac Long of Loray, North Carolina being of sound mind and body do Heclare the following to be my last will and testament: I bequeath to my wife Fidelia Long my house situated between Loray and Scotts and four acres of land surrounding it to be hers with full power to dispose of if she #? desires. I desire that the remainder of my property both real and personal be divided among my heirs after my funeral expenses and any debts I my owe at my death have been paid. tT hereby constitute and appoint C. D. Stevenson, of Statesville, N. 0. executor of this will to serve without bond. 369 I hereby set my hand and seal this Witness to mark. RR, Pe Wilhelm _ nee —__Jas- Re Hild a. PF, Brown NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY. QJ In the matter of the will of Isaac Long, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Isaac Long, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by C. D. Stevenson, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereéf is taken by the oath and examination of Jas. R. Hill, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of G. P. Brown, as following: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County: Jas. R, Bill, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Isaac Long, and that he saw Isaac Long execute this writing as his last will ond testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Isaac Long, deceased; and at the time of its execution seid Isaac Long was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that G. P, Brown the othér subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said G. P, Brown is now dead. Jas. Re. Bill | Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of July, 1939. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. L. F. Ervin & R. P. Wilhelm, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is i | W611 acquainted with the handwriting of G. P. Brown, one of the subscribing witnesseg And this deponent further saith, that at the s#did time when the saig testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness 1e ; 3 aforesaid the 2 , said Della Beaver was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. everally sworn and subscribed this Lottie Beaver (SEAL) 19th day of July, 1939, before me. Joel V. Brawley —_—_—s( SEAL) Paul Hoover J. RK. Brewer (SEAL) Deputy Clerk Superior Court. ea ee ee NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Della Beaver, deceased, and the same with the foregoin: examination eid this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 19th day of July, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. I Isaac Long of Loray, North Carolina being of sound mind and body do Heclare the following to be my last will and testament: I bequeath to my wife Fidelia Long my house situated between Loray and Scotts and four acres of land surrounding it to be hers with full power to dispose of if she #° desires, [ I desire that the remainder of my property both real and personal be divided among my heirs after my funeral expenses and any debts I my owe at my death have _ paid. I hereby constitute and appoint 6. D, Stevenson, of Statesville, N. G- executor of this will to serve without bond. 369, | NORTH CAROLINA, p seh - 1A Aa » he + 4 sa ee) Se I hereby set my hand and se his the th day of June - 1935, Witness to mark. R. P. Wilhelm _ Witness. Jas. R. Hill Witness. G. P. Brown NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. In the matter of the will of Isaac Long, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Isaac Long, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by C. D. Stevenson, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereéf is taken by the oath and examination of Jas. R. Hill, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of G. P. Brown, as following: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County: Jas. RK, Bill, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Isaac Long, and that he saw Isaac Long execute this writing as his last will and testement, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Isaac Long, deceased; and at the time of its execution said Isaac Long was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that G. P, Brown the othér subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a _ Witness in the prevence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that 881d G. P, Brown is now dead. Jas. R. Hill Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day of July, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court o rede ounty TREDELL COUNTY. L. F. Ervin & R. P. Wilhelm, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is Well acquainted with the handwriting of G. P. Brown, one of the subscribing esti NE SIRES NTT seems TI =: to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of : oe pis ae : a : Third If I have any other property of what xr kind at tl deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 7th day of June, 1945, having often . y prop J sver kind at the } . : hen I direct that the same be given sie » Horne. seen him write, and that the name of the said G. P. Brown subscribed as a witness death, then sive ‘ > Horne, . : : t i 1 qua’ rti to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said G. P. Brown. and Gertrude Bender in equal portions. Fourth, I hereby constitute and appoint my daug Ola Mae Brown, my R. P, Wilhelm lawful executrix, to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and ae i } } * Ervin testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part 5 i is clause thereof and hereby revoking and declarin t da other wills Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19th day of July, 1939. and cl J 11 other will and testaments by me heretofore made. Os G. Smith T 4+nmeaag y 27A0 f h fA Te ai 4 Ka 7 C seat y . . & In witness, whereof, I, the said Lundie A, Kale, do hereunto set my hand Clerk Superior Court. seal, this the 15th day of November, 1938. In this case the testator executed the will by making his mark and no proof of Lundie A L 4 M4. * his handwriting is necessary under Section il of the Consolidated Statutes. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Lundie A. Kale to be her last ; ‘ : will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Sourt that the said * . . ; 4 do dubscribe our names as witnesses thereto. paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Isaac Long, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing esamination : Zeb. V. Turlington (a ences ences ttmteatteeeap i ~ateiapttesnebaneeaaeatsoetetonaeasstiibeeates and this certificate, be recorded and filed, the facts and circumstances with D. E. Turner the proof being adjudged sufficient by the Court. This 19th day of July, 1939. C. G. Smith Cierk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Lundie A. Kale, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court, North Carolina, Iredell County. for said county, by Ula Mae Brown, the executrix therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Lundie A. Kale is proved by the oath and examination I, Lundie A. Kale, of the aforesaid county and State, being of sound t of Zeb. v. turlington, & D. B. Turner, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being ¢ Oo are i . mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthay existence, do make and decl . _ duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is i 7 a ; this my last will and testament. | @ subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the { 4 First, I bequeath to Essie Jane Horne, Earnest Lee Kale and Gertrude . | last will and testament of Lundie A. Kale, that the said Lundie A. Kale, in the Bender, $100.00 each, Presence of this deponent, #ibscribed his name at the end of sald paper-writing Second. 1 give and devise my house and lot on the corner of Bast Cestel | Now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 15th day of Nove, 1938, Avenue and Church Street in Mooresville, N. 0., to my daughter, Ola Mao Browly And the deponent surttwe edtd,, etiat the said Lundie A. Kale, testatrix together with all the household and kitchen furniture, to be hers during her Life) aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the aaid time and no longer, and at her death I give and devise the said house and Lot ene) ; Paper-writing so subsoribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and fee teeta household and kitchen furniture to Essie Jane Horne, Earnest Lee Kale and Gortruld : and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as en Bender and their heirs forever, attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaia, the said Lundie A. Kale was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this Zeb. V. Turlington ct te tes ( SEAL) 2nd day of August, 1949 before me. D. E. Turner (SEAL) A Ae ts, C. G Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Lundie A, sased, and the same with the oregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 2nd day of August, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court, 373 NOrth Carolina, Iredell County. I, M. A. Aery, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament:- FIRST. My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent and suitable burial in accordance with the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all my just debts out of the first moniés which may come into his hands belonging to my estate, SECOND. I give, devise and bequeath all of my property of every kind and description and wheresoever situated, real personal and mixed, to my son William A. Aery; provided, however, should the said William A. Aery predeceas® me, then I give devise and bequeath all of my said property to Rutelia Aerys | wife of said William A. Aery, my Srand-daughter Catherine E. Aery and my adopted daughter Maxwell Chriatine Banks, in fee simple, share and share likes i ‘ ‘ ) THIRD. I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Aery, my true and lawful executor to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly coid all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made, In witness whereof, I, the said seal, this the 2lth day of May, 1938. Mw. A. Sery Ss —iss«é A) Signed, sealed, published, and dec said M. A. Aery to be her last will and testament in the presence of us ho at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, subscribe our names as witnesses there A. Be. Raymer _D:L. Raymer, Jr. -O- -O- -0- NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of M. A. Aery deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by William Aery, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said M. A. Aery is proved by the oath and examination of A. B. Raymer & D. L. Raymer, Jr., the subscribing witnesses thereto; who, being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of M. A. Aery, that the said M. A. Aery in the presence of this deponent Subscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and Which bears date of 2l; day of May, 1938. And the deponent further said, that the said M. A. Aery, testatrix aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attest~ ing witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrine And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix sub | scribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's | subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said M. A. Arey was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and wes not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And - further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 41 day of July, 1949, before me. % C. G. Smith lerk “Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, HE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper. writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of M. A. Aery, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 41 day of July, 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, E. T. Lazenby of the aforesaid County and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance, do make and declare this my last will and testament. First: My executors hereinafter named shall pay all funeral expenses together with all just claims against my estate out of the first money which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. Second: JI will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Nella Lazenby all my property ~ both personal and real - to have and to hold during her naturel life. Third: I will to my youngest son, Harold Lazenby, 18 acres of land to include t the dwelling house and all improvements and buildings thereon - also three acres of bottom lani on the west side of my farm adjoining the P. W. Swann places i Fourth: I will and bequeath to my son Edgar Lazenby 18 acres of land on which pe } has built his house together with 5 acres of bottom land adjoining Harolds 3 acre | lot. Fifth: I will to my daughter Annie Lazenby Green 20 acres of land to bé iayed a to include the Steele house so that it will adjoin the land she now Owns. NE Sixth: I will that my Executors shall have the remainder of my lands divided into five shares of equal value and that le share be given to Glenn Lazenby and one share to Ralph Lazenby and one share to each of my daughters Ara Sherrill, Mamie Lazenby and Nellie Adams. I desire that two disinterested men be selected to help divide and value the lots, Seventh: I will to my sons Edgar and Harold al} my farming tools including truck a and tractor. Eighth: I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons Glenn and Ralph T.a: 5 Eightn: PI lenn and Ralph Lazenby ’ L lawful executors to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same. In witness whereof, I the said E. T. Lazenby do hereunto set my hand & seal. this che 10 day of Dec., 1930. Re he Lazenby te et ee Oe ec ee SEAL Signed, Sealed published and declared by the said E. T. Lazenby to be his last will and testament in our presence, and who at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. E. Le Swann F. A. Summers ne a nce re A “O— —O0= @O= @O=— @—O= «0+ -—O0=— «-O= NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of E. T. Lazenby, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by R. M. Lazenby, one of the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said E. T. Lazenby is proved by the oath and examination of E. L. Swann and F. A. Summers, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he'is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of E. T. Lazenby, that the said E. T. Lazenby in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of aaid paper- writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 10th day of Dec. 1930. And the deponent further said, that the said E. T. Lazenby testator afore- Said, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and live. : m } cep fxre : 1 ae’? 4 iat 3 +} 1 - +} > Third I give and devise to my belove this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an , © my : ed erty, both real and personal subject attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said my property, _ k lal y j . , : . ievised in Item Second of this testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said =“ : : ‘ simple. stator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the 7T a ; ; 1 I will and nt's subscribing his name es attesting witness thereto, as afor : . ‘ . . ‘ my beloved sons [T. Lazenby was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and : : 4 a ~ R sory 4 . 2 Da 1 1 frowning yharpe Browning and Paul] was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of Browning, Shar} . . oP ‘ Fifth, I will and devise tha Geponents; And further se deponents say note said property during his natural Severally sworn and subscribed this Lazenby (SEAL) Fifth. I hereby constitute and esth day of July, 1939, before me. Swann (SEAL) lewful executor to all intents and purposes, cf a 2 ¥ a 2 a + 4 ’ 4 ae oe NN accsicinmenie ; _Summers (SEAL) Testament, according to the true intent CLTerk Superior Court. thereof - hereby revoking and ceclséring by me heretofore made. eee ae In Witness Whereof, I, the aaid W. F ing, do hk set my hand and NORTH CAROLINA, Y THE STI PPR TOF 2 } e ; aC IN THE SUPERIOR COUR seal, this the 5th day of January, 1939. IREDELL COUNTY. ‘ It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- We F. Browning (SEAL) writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of E. T. Lazenby, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are : Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said | F., Browning to be his last ordered to be recorded and filed. will and Testament in the presence of us, who, et his request and in his presence This 28th day of July, 1939. (end in the presence of each other), do subscribe our hands eas witnesses thereto. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. Mariemma Henley L. Fe. Ervin. _ NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, 2 \ spe ata IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purporting to be the lest will and testament of W. F. *. ; ~ , r 93 mind . I, W. F. Browning, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound , rowning, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior , 8 but consicering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare thi Court for said county, by J. Re Browning, the executor therein mentioned, and the my last will and Testament. s proved by the oath and i due execution thereof by the said W. F. Browning, 1 First. My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decen# purl examination of Mariemma Henley & L. F. Ervin, the subscribing witnesses thereto: suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives,, and pay all funeral expenses» | who being duly sworn doth depose and say, end each for himself a@mposeth and saith, . together with all my Just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his | that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting hands belonging to my estate. : | to be the last will end testament of W. F. Browning, that the said W. F, Browning Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Minnie Cora Browning, #1 i in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper~ 7 of my property, both real and personel, of which I my die seized, during her writing now shown as agoresaid, and which bears cate of 5th day of January, 1939, And the deponent further saic shea the said W. F, Browning, testetor his name as aforesaid, declare th. paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last wii} and 1t, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of ssting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence said testator. And this deponent further s cha at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last : s afo1 id, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witnes shereto, as afore. said, the said W. F. Browning was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute @ will, end was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. 7 Je R. Browning ne ee Severally sworn and subscribed this lith day of August, 1949 before me. Le F. Ervin - Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, end every part thereof, is the l:st will and testament of W. F. Browning; deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. this llth day of August, 1939. C. G, Smith Clerk Superior VYourt. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF IREDELL. I, N. W. Fox, of the aforesaid County and State, do make this my last WILL AND TESTAMENT, hereby revoking all wills anda testamentary dispositions here! fore made by me. ate FIRST: I desire and direct that all my debts, funeral and testamentary expenses shall, in the first place be paid out of the first moneys which may come into the hands of my executrix hereinafter named, SECOND: I give and bequeath to my daughters Edna Fox Browm, Muril Fox Rhoads, and Rachel Fox $100.00 each, to be paid out of my estate by my executrix within two years from the date of death. THIRD: To my wife, Bertha Johnson Fox, I devise and bequeath the restdue of my estate real, personal and mixed, to age as she may fit for her comfort and support, with full power of alienation, but if at the time of her death she is seized of any property hereby devised and bequeathed to her, or acquired in substi- tution therefor, then I devise and bequeath such remaining property, real, personal and mixed to my son, N. W. Fox, Jr., but if my son N. W. Fox, Jr., should die before his mother, Bertha Johnson Fox, then it is my will and desire that the remainder of my property go to my three daughters, Edna Fox brow, Muri] Fox Rhoads, and Rachel Fox, share and share alike, at the death of Bertha Johnson Fox. FOURTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Bertha Johnson Fox, my executrix to al. intents and purposes, to execute this my last WILL AND TESTAMENT according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and I direct that she as my emecutrix be exempt from giving any surety or sureties upon her official bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, N. W. Fox, do hereunto set my hand and seal this the day of Mar 40, 1931. N. W. Fox (L.S.) i SIGNED, SEALED and PUBLISHED and DECIARED by the said, N. W. Fox to be his last WILL AND TESTAMENT in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names witnesses hereto, the day and year last above written. Carl Moore Residing at Statesville, N. C. John R. Ingram Residing at Statesville, N. C. M. L. Lackey Residing at Statesville, N. C. = 4 Otte Ott = FO ttm tt Ott NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk. TREDELL COUNTY. : A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of N. W. Pox, 4 { , | said County, by Bertha Johnson Fox, the executrix therein mentioned, and the due deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for ®xecution thereof by the said N, W. Fox is proved by the bath and examimation of a’ Carl Moore, John R. Ingram and M. L. Lackey the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and cach for inimself deposeth ang saith, thet he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of N. W. Fox, that the said N. W. Fox, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 30th day of March, 1931, And the deponent further said, that the said N. W. Fox, testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribed his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the saia testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's shbscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said N. W. Fox was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this Carl Moore (SEAL) 23 day of Aug. 1939 before me. John R. Ingram ___( SEAL) C. G. Smith M. Le Lackey __(SEAL) Clerk Superior Court Will exhibited by Bertha Johnson Fox NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of N. W. Fox, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. This 23 day of Aug., 1939. North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Nannie White Eagle, being of sound mind ane disposing memory, “9 publish and declare this to be my last will and »stament, hereby former will. 1e I direct that my body be given appropriat« of the same material as the present monument, be husband and myself. To my son, Robert F. Eagle, I devise a one-third undivided interest in the "Granny" tract, being the land purchased from J. W. Fowler, the frontage of which is to embrace one-third of the frontage parallel with the Railroad track. If my son, Robert F. Eagle, shall consider this portion to be worth less than the sum of $1,300.00, I hereby authorize my executor to name three appraisers to increase the portion or to determine a just monetary compensation. 5 The remainder of my real estate, I devise to my sons and daughters to share and share alike. The devise to Robert F. Eagle, described in the foregoing para- graph, is in addition to his share provided for in the present paragraph, it being my purpose for him to take under this paragraph also. le I make the following bequests: To my daughter, Annabel Eegle Foster, the combination bookcase, the light- stained wardrobe, and my trunk and its contents, the last named article to be shared by her with my daughter, Jessie Eagle Knight. To my daughter, Jessie Eagle Knight, the corner cupboard, the dark-stained wardrobe, the medicine chest, my clothes, dishes and bed clothing, the last three items to be shered with Annabel Ealge Foster, To my son, Robert F. Eagle, ihe oak bedroom suit in the front foom with two good quilts, and the silver stainless knives and forks. To my son Carl RoSs Eagle, the oak suit in his room, the falling leaf table, the dining room table, and the radio. To my son, Fred Eagle, the Malf round teble,. To Fred Hagle's daughters, the silver cold meat fork, gravy ladle and berry Spoon. To my great granddaughter, Nancy Caroline Wilson, my chest of drawers with tron handles, Ph ac m e <a Sa RS T en n a ne ge e t yn - ” I hereby appoint as my executor John W. Wallace. take this occasion to state that I owe no debt to any member of my fami] f x nily are no claims outstanding against me. In witness Whereof, I, the said Nannie White Eagle, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 7th day of Vecember, 1946. Nannie White Eagle Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the said Nannie White Eagle to be her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses | thereto. Je C. Walker __Mrs. P. A. McLean NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CIERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Nannie White Eagle, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by John W. Wallace, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Nannie White Eagle is proved by the oath and examination of J. ©. Walker and Mrs. P. A. McLean the subscribing witnesses thereto; who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Nannie White Eagle, that the said Nannie White Eagle in the presence of this deponent, subscribed hér name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 7th day of December, 1936, | And the deponent further said, that the said Nannie White Eagle testatrix | ji h i } aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, end this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of sadd will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence Lae of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time A the said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, *8 afory said, the said Nannie White Eagle was of souni mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or pelief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not, Severally sworn and subscribed this Mrs. P. A. McLean 7th day of Sept., 1939 before me. Je C. Walker Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior VYourt. NORTH CAROLINA, COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. it is therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Nannie White Eagle, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Ulerk Superior Court This 7th day of Sept., 1939. WILL OF JOHN LAFAYETTE LUNDY _ NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, John Lafayette Lundy, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make, | declare and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking @11 wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me. ITEM ONE. My executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent | burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay 811 funeral | *xpenses, together with all of my jyst debts, out of the first money which may come into the hands of my executrix belonging to my estate, + ITEM TWO. I devise and bequeat: to my beloved wife, Dovie Mitchell Lundy, | And the deponent further said, that the said John L. Lundy all of my property, real, personal and mixed, to be hers in fee simple absolute, said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare ITEM THREE: I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Dovie Mitchel) 3 writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testamen t, Lundy, my executrix to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will ang : this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same and ever; ; ting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the pnresenc a 1 ania y part and attesting ’ j in the presence of the 1id at +4 clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills ang testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testaments heretofore made by me. testator subseribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the In witness whereof, I, the said Johh Lafayette Lundy, do hereunto set my 4 deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said hand and seal, to this my last will and testament, this the 2) day of October, John L. Lundy was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was 938. not under any restmaint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deronent: his And further these deponents say not. John Lafayette (X) Lundy (SEAL) mark ____ Ne D. Tomlin Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Lafayette Lundy to be his Severally sworn and subscribed this gh oes Pest Re Sree Netl S. Sowers last will and testament in our presence, who at his request and in his presence, 14 day of June, 1939 before me. ee gk Ee E. R. Shoemaker and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, C. G. Smith This the 2) day of October, 1938, os Cierk Superior Court. Witness Neil S. Sowers RESIDING AT Statesville, N. Witness E, R. Shoemaker RESIDING AT Statesville, N, : NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, Witness Ne. D. Tomlin RESIDING AT Statesville, N. © IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of John L. Lundy, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, Vierk Superior Court IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. : This 1, day of June, 1939. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John lL. Lundy, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Mrs. Dovie M. Lundy the Executrix therein mentioned, SS oe and the due execution thereof by the said John Lundy is proved by the oath and /# 24 88 & See! ee examination of Neil 8. Sowers, N. D. Tomlin & BE. R. Shoemaker, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being 4 , h for himself OARS ST. AOR Gale Aanang, At, AAT i ee oe This is to certify that I F. A. Niblock and Fannie M. Niblock his wife do hereby deposeth and saith, that he is a sub -writing now . subscribing witness to the ppper-writing by mitual consent aggree that that all of our personal and real property revert : t the shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of John L. Lundy, that ™s this the 31 day of January 1938 this to the other at the death of the first one My hand seal waid John L. Lundy in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the : , F. A. Niblock end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 2th da of October, 1938. 7 Fanny M. Niblock RS E T ST R EE -“O~ -“O- “OO -O- -OF ~ " es se e ne t i sa f l e Oe NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. IREDELL COUNTY / A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last V I, Henry F. Long, of the City of Statesvill y of Iredell and State : : _ : : . : eas a e «ATC } aro ¢ I - 4 52nd and Aaian ine oe : ill and testament of F. A. Biblock, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open of North Carolina, being of sound and disposing mind, but con: ; the uncertainty a wa : of my earthly existence do hereby make, publis a declare this my last will and Court by Mrs. Linda Niblock Couch, daughter and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs. Linda N. Couch, that the said will was found among the zg testament in manner and form following: valuable papers and effects, (lodged in the hand of ‘ FIRST: I hereby revoke any and all for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and dispositions by me made at any time heretofore examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: L. K. Lazenby, and for my last will and testament. W. H. Bell and A. K. Adkins, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the SECOND: I will and desire and direct that all of my just debts and funeral said F. A. Niblock, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name expenses be paid as soon after my decease as can be conveniently done, out of the of the said F. A. Niblock, subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, first funds from my estate coming into the hands of my legal representative or and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said F. A. Niblock, having representatives. oftén seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said F. A. Niblock THIRD: I give, devise and bequeath to my son John Fletcher Long my farm subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is situate on Fourth Creek, in Chambersburg Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, in the handwriting of the said F. A. Niblock. And it is further proved by the - and all the machinery, livestock, tools, appliances and fixtures used in connection evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is 3 therewith to have and to hold, to him and his heirs in fee simple. generally known to the acquaintances of the said F. A. Niblock. FOURTH: It is my will and desire that my grandson John Fletcher Long, Jr. shall be educated at the expense of my estate; that he be given a literary Mrs. Linda N. Couch (Seal) ; ; education and a scientific education in standard colleges should he show a desire Lazenby (Seal) : : ie for learning and higher education; to this end, I direct that my executors, hepre- Bell (Seal) inafter named, before my estate is finally settled, lay aside such funds as will, dkins (Seal) s in their judgment and discretion, provide amply for the education of my said grandson, Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the day of April, A.D.» 193%. John Fletcher Long, Jr., and that they, my executors, invest and care for the principal sum so laid aside and that they devote said sum to the purpose aforesaid. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. However, in the event that my said grandson shows no desire for learning or higher education, in colleges or universities, then no money shall be spent on him, and, tet th ae ee to this end, I direct that if by his 2lst bixthday my said grandson has not begun NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, to pursue a regular college education, then and in that event the funds laid aside IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. for his education shall be divided equally among my children then living. FIFTH: All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal It is tt ' 4d paper | s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the saif Pie } | and mixed, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate, of which I may die seized writing, and ev . A. Niblock &» ery part thereof, is the last will and testament of F. A. N or possessed, or to which I may be entitled at the time of my deceuse, I give, deceased, and t t r are eee heme WED CRP TORRONE, Oem Ie ee oe | devise and bequeath to my Wife, Carrie Allison Long, for her life and after her ordered to be recorded and filed, | daath the remainder, share and share alike, to my children: John Fletcher Long, T his the 20 day of Apri}, A.D., 1939. Marianna Long, Virginia Long Howell, William Long, Thorton Long, Henry Long, C. G. Smith : ; ik Clerk Superior Court. | Caroline Long Sanford, Locke Long, and Kobert Long; provided, however, tha a share of my: son Henry Long be put in trust in some reliable trust company to be decided on by my legal representative or representatives and their attorney OFF) attorneys, and that the interest on said sre eo put in trust be paid soning revert to my estate, and be equally divided between Marianna Long, Virginia Long Howel William er. Ty larianna Long, Virgini coro 7 1, lijam Long, +nortoh Long, Sanford, Locke Long and Robert Long; but Henry Long shoulg issue then I give, devise and Dequeath same be held in trust for i issue until Provided, further, that before my son John Fletche he shall account for the farm, machinery, livestock, tools, appliances which I have given, devised and bequeathed to him in the third paragraph of this will at the value of $8,000. and does not amount to as much as a child's share of the residue will and desire that he be given in money enough to make the stock, tools and appliances valued at $8,000. equal the amount of the value of the f share of any of my children. he terms of the provision aforesaid have no appli- cation to any fixtures on the farm property, said fixtures, in their entirety, having, been placed on the said farm by and at the expense of my son John Fletcher Long. SIXTH: I authorize and empower my executor and executrix hereinafter 7 named to sell and dispose of any or all of the real estate or personal property of which I may die seized or possessed, with the exception of the farm, machinery, livestock, tools and appliances which I have given, devised and bequeathed to my son John Fletcher Long in the third paragraph of this will, at public or private sale, at the times and on such terms and conditions as they shall deem meet and proper, and to execute, acknoqiedge and deliver all paper writings, deeds of conveyance or transfers therefor. SEVENTH: I hereby authorize by executor and executrix to employ any attorney or attorneys whom they see fit to aid them in looking after the affairs of my estate. EIGHTH: I herevy nominate, constitute and appoint my Wife, Carrie Allison Long, and my Son, John Fletcher Long, both of the City of Statesville, Executrix and Executor of this my last will and testament, and it is my desire that they not be required to give bond. NINTH: In the event any of the beneficiaries named in this will attempt to break or file a caveat to this will, or files a caveat to this will, I then desire and direct that the share herein devised, given or bequeathed to him or her shall lapse and be void and revert to my estate and be divided equally among my other children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Henry F. Long, Have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, on the 16th day of March, 1938, in the presence of G. P. Scott and Fred B, Bunch, Jr, whol I watt ealled as witnesses hereto. Henry F. Long _ (seat) Signed, sealed, published, and decla iast will and testament in our presence at the same time at his request, and in scribe our names, and residences as This the 16th day of March, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. RE THE CLERK. ~ A paper-writing purporting to be the lest will and testament of Henry F. Long, deceased, is exhibited Before me, the undersig Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Carrie A. Long and John F. Long, the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Henry F. Long is proved by the oath and examination of G. P. Scott and Fred B. Bunch, Jr., the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Henry F. Long, that the said Henry F. Long in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 16th day of March, 1948, And the deponent further said, that the said Henry F. Long, testator afore- Said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing, so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the seid Henry F, Long was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute @ will, and) ‘ was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent : And further these deponents say not. » Severally sworn and subscribed this 9th day of August, 1949 before me. Clerk “uperior Court. SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper-= writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Henry F. Long, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith _ Clerk “uperior Court, This 9th day of August, 1939. North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Emma Carter of the afordsaid County and State, being of Sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly exisencence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. my executor hereafter named, Shall give my body a decent burial, Suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all Funeral expences, to gather with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. Second. I give and divise to Arabelle Kellar and her heirs, in fee simple a tract of land in Eagle Mills ‘owmship, Iredell County adjoining the lands of F. By Allen on the North J. M. Angél on the East Carter heirs and Dock Holmes on the South, Allen Glespis on the West, and others. containing twenty three acres. Being the tract of land Known as the Carter Land. Third, I hereby constitute and appoint my trusted Friend Irby Keller, my lawful Executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of same, and every part and clause there of hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. : 1 ; ’ : In witness whereof I the said Emma Carter do hereunto set my this 29 day of December, 193}. Emma Carter (Seal ) Signed, Sealed published and declared by the said Emma Carter to be her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other do subscribe our ns Harmony, Harmony, N NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPER] IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Miss Emma Carter, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, by J, I. Keller, the executor therein mentioned, and the due exe- cution thereof by the said Miss Emma Carter is proved by the oath and examination of T. L. Gatton & F. B. Allen, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself depdseth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of Miss Mmma Carter, that the said Miss Emma Carter in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said raper-writing now shown as afore- said, and which bears date of 29th day of December, 194. And the deponent further said, that the said Miss Emma Carter, testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix, And this deponent further saith, that st the time when the said testatrix Subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's Subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, the said Miss Emma Carter was of Sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of thks deponent: And further these deponents Say not. Je Ie Keller (SEAL ) T. Le Gatton (SEAL ) F. Be Allen (SEAL ) peverally sworn and subscribed this d day of October, 1949 before me. —£+ G. Smith Clerk *uperior Yourt. NORTH CAROLINA, ERIOR COU E SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper. writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Miss Enma Carter , deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. Ge Smith Clerk “uperior Vourt ~~ This 2nd day of October, 19349. North Carolina, Iredell County. I, B. Le Bunton, of Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, to-wit; First- That all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first duly paid. Second- I give, devise and bequeath to my three daughters, Grace Bunton, Lonnie Bunton and Cora Bunton Walker, my house and lot, located on the West side of Hill Street, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina: Also one Chevolette Automobile that I now own; Also each one is to receive the sum of One Hunired Yollars in cash, and the full benefits of all my life Insurance. Third- That all of the remaining cash left from my Estate, after all of the above requirements have been met, shall be equally devided among my remaining children, John Bunton, William Bunton, Marvin Bunton, Lester Bunton, Mary Bunton Miller and Ethel Bunton Massey. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 7th day of December, 1938, B. L. Bunton (Seal) Signed, sealed and declared as and for his last will and testament by the above named testator, in our presence, who have, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, signed our names as witnesses thereto. W. J. Matheson L. F. Warren -O- =O =O=— =§O= «O- NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purporting to deceased, is exhibited before me, the said County, by T execution thereof by the said B. L. Bunton is proved W. J. Matheson and L. F. “arren, the subscribines witne: sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposet} subscribing witness to the paper-writing now will and testament of B. Le Bunton, that tl deponent, subscribed his name at the said, and which bears date of 7th day < And the deponent further said, said did, at the time of subscribing writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the of said will attesting witness thereto, and at the request of presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said B. lL. Bunton was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. W. J. Matheson (SEAL) a A L. F. Warren ____(SEAL ) Severally sworn and subscribed this 16th day of August, 1949 before me. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA : IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It 1s therefore considered and adjuiged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of B. Le Bunton, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are Ordered to be recorded and filed. Ci G. Smith Clerk “uperior Court. This 16th day of Aug., 1939. 4 = } A AE AO AN C E S AM S me e > me ax e et s ee e a ealaaioaal an on eee ae NORTH CAROLINA, REDELL COUNTY. I, Mabel Weber Davis, of the City of »tatesville, Iredell County, na, declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revokin wills, codicils, and testamentary dispositions made by me, and establish last Will and >stament. ioe I direct that my Executor, hereinafter named, shall, out coming into his hands, pay all of my just debts, includins funeral erecting at my grave a suitable mrker, the amount to be expended fop my grave to be in the discretion of my Executor. Vv 2. I give, devise, and bequeath to my husband, W. Y. Davis, in fee of my undivided interest (at this time being a one-eighth undivided interest) in the farm owmed by my deceased father, G. T. Weber, situate in Sharpes- burg Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, contain Z one hundred sixty-nine (169) acres, more or less. TEM 3. At this time, the estate of my deceased father, G. 1 Weber, is not settled, and I do not know what amount of personal property I will receive from ate. I give and bequeath to my husband, W. Y. Davis, forever and absolutely, my entire interest in and to the personal property of every kind in the estate of G. T. Weber. In the event that I die before I have received my share of the personal property, from the estate of G. T. Weber, I give and bequeath all of my share of the personal property of every kind in the estate of G. T. Weber to my husband, W. Y. Davis, and I direct that my share in the estate of G. T. Weber be turned over and paid, by the Administrators or representatives of G. T. Weber, to my husband, W. Y. Davis, and to be his absolutely. ITEM . I give, devise, and bequeath to my husband, W. Y. Datis, in fee simple, all the rest and residue of all property of whatever kind and wherever situate that I have or may heve at the time of my death, including both real estate and personal property, and I give, devise, and bequeath to my husband, W. Y. Davis, in fee simple, all right, title, interest, claim, or share that I may have or be entitled to in both real estate and personal property of every kind. ITEM 5. I hereby nominate and appoint my hushand, W. Y. Davis, Executor of my Will, with full power and authority to carry out all the terms and provisions contained in my Will, according to the true intent and meaning of the same. I do further direct that he shall not be required to give bond. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Mabel Weber Davis, have set my hand and seal to the foregoing, containéd in two sheets of paper, upon the bottom of each of which I have also written my name at Statesville, North Carolina, this the 17th day of June, 1938. Mabel Weber Davis _(SBAL) | ; 5 f 305 Signed, Sealed, Published, and Will and Testament in the presence of and in the presence of each other, have NORTH CAROLINA, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mabel Webe Davis, deceased, is exhibited before me, the und Superior Court for said county, by W. Y. Davis, the executor therei en t ' » and the due exe- aution thereof by the said Mabel Weber Davis is proved by eath and examination thereto: who being a9) of Roger C. McCarl and G. H. Emery, the subscribing duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself id saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mabel Weber Davis, that the said Mabel Weber Davis in the presence of this depoent, subscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 17th day of June, 1948. And the deponent further said, that the said Mabel Weber Davis, testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed vy her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this depoment did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrix. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Mabel Weber Davis was of sound mind.and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depoment: And further these deponents say not. W. Ye Davis Roger C. MceCarl ee ‘Severally sworn and subscribed this Uth day of August, 1939, before m. 4 : ) Mildred Patterson an Deputy Clerk Superior Court. ma n d Se a y et i f a ee ee te sc i e a r c . A EA nt 2 Sa l l e ~~ on e nc e 306 { CAROLINA, } SUPERIOR COURT. therefore considered and adjudzsed by the Court that the said paper. every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mabel Weber Davis avis, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered recorded and filed. C. G. Smith “Ulerk Superior Court. ~~~ This lth day of August, 1949. Statesville, N. C. Oct 24rd 1929 My last will & testament- To my Husband John L Bost I will my life Insurance, also all my furniture which inciudes Living room & Bed room furniture except my writing desk which goes to Elizabeth Lyon. i To Henry « Elizabeth Lyon I will the Henry House property on Center street which has 2 store building on it. To Elizabeth Lyon I will all of grandmas quilts, counterpans & feather bed & pillows - she to divide some with Henry Lyon should he care for them. also to each of them goes a set of knives & forks. To L. H. Lyon I will 5 lots in Fleming property & two lots in Sherrill property. To 0. F. Lyon shares in First Building & Loan to pay morgage off of his house. also shares in Mutual Building & Loan to 0. F. Lyon to pay tax & Insurance on Meeting St property. same to be take out of B & Loan only as needed for this purpose. All personal property such as jewelry & clothes goes to Elizabeth Lyons. She to give to some worthy person what she don't want. To 0. F. Lyon I will the rents from the Meeting St. property as long as he lives - at his death the property (115 x 200 ft goes to my dear Husband John Le Bost. Carrie Lyon Bost Witness Mrs. P. S. Pope IREDELL COUNTY. A paper wkitin;, without subscribin: witn sses, purportins to be the last will and testament of Carrie Lyon Bost, deceased, is exhibited tor probate in open Court by John L Bost, and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of John L. ic i WE I : he a) ab . yar ra an f" m Bost that the said will was found amonz the valuable papers and effects, (loged in the hand of _for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wits Dorothy Bost, K, M. Lazenby and Geo. L. Wasson, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Mrs. Carrie Lyon Bost, having often seen her write, and verily believe that the name of the said Mrs. Carrie Lyon Bost subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Mrs. Carrie Lyon Bost. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally know to the acquain- tances of the said Mrs. Carrie Lyon Bost. John L. Bost (Seal ) ____ Dorothy Bost (Seal) Re Me Lazenby (Seal) ae Geo. L. Wasson (Seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 26 day of October, A.D., 1939. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper whiting, oe and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mrs. Carrie Lyon Bost, deceased, and the smme with the foregoing examination and this certificate sare oredered to be recorded and filed. This the 26 day of Octover, 1939. C. G. Smith Ulerk Superior Court. Last Will and Testament I, J. D. Clark, being of sound mind, do this day will and bequeath the following property, both real and personal, to persons mentioned. To Mr. Rome Clark, my old hunting horn. To Tate Setzer, my old bureau. To Culien J. Clark, my old clock, one piece of furniture he may select that is not willed to someone else, and also two feather pillows. To Mrs. W. Le. Cutting, Miss Daisy Roueche, and Mrs. W. Lloyd Cutting, each, one feather hed. To Mrs. Callie Triplett, one old quilt, formerly owned by J. M. Clark, To Mrs. Rome Clark, my walnut spool bed. To Mrs. Lloyd Cutting, one bureau with marble top, one old counterpane made in k8h75 and one old blue china plate 85 years old. I want enough money spent on the Christopher Clark burial plot and Mrs. M. J. Kouche plot to put a curb around both, and 200 dollars in cash left to officers of Bethel Baptist Chruch to be loaned at 6% interest, said interest to be ppent each year to the up keep of these family burial plots. The principa} is not to be spent, only the interest to be used. To W. Lloyd Cutting and wife, $1,000 to be used as they see fit, but preferably for their daughter's education. To the heirs of C. C. Clark, my brother, one third of theremainder of my estate after ail settlements are made, to be divided equally among them To the two living daughters of my sister, Mrs. Molly Rouche, I leave the other two thirds, Miss Daisy Rouche to get $200. more than Mrs. Maggie Cutting. I also appoint W. Lloyd Cutting as Administrator of my estate. This the 16 day of September, 1939. Signed J. D. Clark J. D. Vlark We, the undersiged witnesses, assert that the executor of this will is of sound mind and is making this will of his own free will and accord. First Witness: J. Le Pressly Second Witness; Mrs. Henry Bunch NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J- D. Clark, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court ) said County, by W. Lloyd Cutting, the executor therein mentioned, and the due one" | ‘ agution thereof by the said J. Dp. Clark is proved by the oath and examination of a9 J. Le Pressly and Mrs. Henry Bunch the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose end say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now showm him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. D. Clark, that the said J. D, Clark in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 16th day of September, 1939. And the deponent further said, that the said J. D. Vlark, testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this depone ent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J. D. Clark was of sound mind and memory, of full ase to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: and further these deponents say not. W. Lloyd Cutting ais Ce? Jeo iL. Pressly of ms ( SEAL ) Severally sworn and subscribed this llth day of Nov. 1939 before me. Mrs. Henry Bunch _(SEAL) Mildred Patterson, Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thoreof, is the last will and testament of J. D. Clark, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Cour€. This 11 day of Nov., 1939. — # Ae hfe od, ‘North Carolina, Tredell County. I, E. B. Brawley, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind | but Considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my (last wilt ana testament: 1 i ¥ AE SA B O BE E S CR S er a ae er s te n e t s os ’ * “ a a aN . First. My executrix hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burtal suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all my just debts out of the first moneys that shall come into their hands belonging to my estate, Second. I will and direct that my farm shall be sold and out of the proceeds, the cost of the administration of the estate and all debts and funeral expenses shal) be paid out of the proceeds and the balance of the proceeds of the sale of the said farm shall be divided equally among the following of my children, viz.: Addie Mae Brawley, James E. Brawley, Martha Grey Brawley, Mary Agnes “rawley and Catherine Miller Brawley. My Executrix shall sell the said farm either at private or public sale and authority is hereby given to execute the necessary deed or deeds to convey the same. Third. I will and devise all my household and kitchin furniture to my wife, Agnes Steele Brawley. Fourth. I hereby will and devise my home place to my wife, Ages Steele Brawley, to be hers during the term of her natural life and at her death to Addie Mae Brawley, Martha Grey brawley, James E. Brawley, Mary Agnes Brawley and Catherine Brawley, in equal portions, their heirs and assigns forever. Fifth. I will and Wevise any other property that I might ow at my death to my wife Agnes Steele Brawley. Sixth. I hereby appoint and constitute my wife, Agnes Steele Brawley and my daughter Martha Grey Brawley, the Executrices of this my last will and testament to carry out the same and every part and clause thereof according to the true intent and meaning of the same, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void any other will heretofore made by me. In testimony whereof, I, E. B. Brawley have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 18th day of April, 1939. E. B. Brawley (Seal) Signed, sealed and declared by the said E. B. Brawley to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. A. M. Turner Zeb. V. Turlington NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURY, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of B. B- Brawley, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, Agner Steele Brawley and Martha Grey Brawley, the executors . therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof,by the said E. B. Brawley, 18 Prov by the oath and examination of A. M. Turner and Zeb. ¥. Turlington, the subsoribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paperwriting row shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of E, 3B, Brawley, that the said E. B. Brawley in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 18th fay of April, 1939. And the deponent further said, that the said E. B. Brawley, testator afore- said, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing, so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said E. B. Drawley was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraing to the lmowledge, information or belief of this deponent; And further these depon- ents say note A. M. Turner _ (SEAL) € Zeb. V. Turlington Severally sworn and subscribed this ist day of September, 1939 before me. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, TREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper~ writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of E. B. Brawley, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. This lst day of Sept., 1939. oS RE OM EE ! iC pp Sk wa e “ en ll a an t i ee n y Statesville, N. Cc, I, G. E. French of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound body and mind, but being mindful of the uncertainties of life, do make this my last will and testament. I will, give and bequeath all my real and personal property, including my business, know as French Tobacco Co to my devoted, true and beloved wife, Sadie Butler French, also any other property or interest of any nature of which I die possessed. I hope my wife will see fit to continue the tobacco business that I founded about thirty years ago. It can be made to produce some income and if managed carefully it will not fail. My suggestion is that the services of Mrs. Stewart be obtained. I desire my funeral to be conducted in a very simple manner and that a burial casket be used that will not exceed a cost of $0.00 to $50.00. I desire thagf no steel burial vault be used, as it is a needless and useless expense. My ruins - my mortal body should return in due time to its maker, the Lord Almighty. This paper writing given under my hand and seal this 12 day of July, 1938. G. E. French Witness: Mrs. H. Re Watson NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of G. E. French, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Mrs. Sallie Butler French, wife, and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs. Sallie Butler French, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Le Fe Ervin, J. E. Deitz and N. D. tomlin that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said G. E. French, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the nam of : the said G. E. Frence, subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, nq : every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said G. EB. French. And it 18 further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the ond handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said G. E-« Fyenchs Mrs. Sallie Butler French (Seel} (seal) Le F. Brgin I TT - BDeitz Tomlin _ Severally sworn to and subscribed before m is ti 6th day of December, A.D., 1938. C. G. Smith Ee = rk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of G. RF. French, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 16th day of December, A.D., 1938. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court 4-7 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Laura S. Raymer of +redell County, North Carolina, do hereby make, publish,.and declare this my last will and testament as follows, to-wit: ale I give and bequeath to my daughter, Mrs. Euls K, Deal, all of my jewelry and personal effects. ~2~ Except the property hereinabove bequeathed, and except cash on hands and Gebts due me and crops growing on my lands, at the time of my death, I give and bequeath all of the rest and residue of my personal property to D. L. Raymer, Mrs, Bula R. Deal, John R. Raymor, P. M. Raymer, W. C. Raymer, and K. L. Raymer to share $qually. : a: It is my will that my Executors hereinefter named shall, as soon aftor my (death as they deem advisable, sell #11 of my real estate, wherescever situated, ®ither at public or private sale as they may think best, and execute and deliver a deed or deeds therefor to the purchaser or purchasefa thereof and from the proceeds °f said sale or sales, the cesh on hands, collections from debts due me, and crops growing on my lands at the time of my death,my executors are hereby directed to pay therefrom all my debts, funeral expenses and costs of administration, and to distribute the remainder thereof as follows; to-wit: To D. Le Raymer, Mrs. Eula Raymer Deal, John R. Raymer, P. M. Raymer, W. ©. Raymer and K. L. Raymer each one-eight (1/8) thereof, to the children of my deceased son, M. B. Raymer, one eight (1/8), and the remaining one-eight (1/8) thereof to be eually divided among Elizabeth Raymer, Rowell A. Raymer, and Clyde Raymer. Prévided however that if the said Rowell a, Raymer and Vlyde Raymer or either of them are minors at the time of my death then the said share or shares of such minor or minors to be paid by my executors herein- after named to W. C. Raymer, without his being required to give an indemnifying bond therefor, to be held by him in trust for the use of the said Rowell A. Raymer and Clyde Raymer during their respective minorities, but the said W. C. Raymer is hereby authorized to expend any part or all of the salre of either Rowell A. Raymer or Clyde Raymer during their minority for their benefit whether for education, personal necessities, or otherwise if in his discretion it whuld be to the interest of said minors for him to do so. In the event either the said Rowell A. Raymer or Clyde Raymer die before reaching his majority then the remainder if any of the said funds of the one dying remaining in the hands of the said W. C. Raymer is hereby bequeathed to the survivor, but if the survivor be a minor at said time then said funds are to be held by W. C. Raymer in trust for such survivor to be used for his benefit as in the discretion of the said W. C. Raymer would be to the best interest of such survivor. In the event both Rowell A. Raymer and Clyde Raymer die before reaching their majority, then any funds belonging to either of them, in the hands of the said W. C. Raymer, is hereby bequeathed to Elizabeth Raymer. In the event Elizabeth Raymer dies prior to my dgath, without issue living at the time of my death, then the share bequeathed to her above I hereby bequeath to Rowell A. Raymer and Clyde Raymer or the survivor in the event either dies before reaching their majority: said funds to be held and handled by W. C. Raymer during their minority in the same manner as the other funds bequeathed to them by me in this will. In the event any of my executors hereinafter named die before my death or do not qualify within sixty days after my death, then all powers by this will vested in them shall vest in such of my said executors as survive me or qualify within sixty days after my death. ' ¢ I hereby appoint D. L. Raymer, Mrs. Eula Raymer Deal, John R. Raymer, Pe Raymer, W. C. Raymer, and K. L., Raymer my lawful executors to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent ar meaning of the same and every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declar " utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. My said oxeouto shall not be required to give bond. 3 In witness whereof, I, the said Laura §. Raymer, do hereunto set my he wee oe and seal, this the 2 day of September, 1935, AOS Signed, sealed, published ond declared by the said Laura S. Raymer to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Reagans ___Dewey L. HKaymer, Jr. TREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the las’ will and testament of Laura S. Raymer, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the “uperibr Court for said County, by a Raymer one of the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Laura S. Raymer is proved by the oath and examination of Lewis S. “eagans and D. L. Raymer, Jr., the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Laura 5S. Raymey, that the said Laura S. Raymer in the presence of this de»onent, dubscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears “ate of 2nd day of September, 1935+ And the deponent further said, that the said Laura S. Raymer testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an (attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said | testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said ‘Laure S. Raymer was of sound mind end memory, of full age to execute a will, and was | not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: | Ana further these deponents say not. | Dewey L. Raymer, Jr. (SEAL) Lewis B. Reagans (SEAL) | Beveraily sworn and subscribed this 2nd dey of November, 1939, before me. Mildred Patterson Deputy Clerk Supertor Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNT It is therefore corsidered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper. writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Laura sg, Raymer, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 2nd day of November, 1939 My Last Will and Testament. I hereby will and bequeath my farm on the Amity Hill road and Third Creek, knowm as the Walker farm to my son, James Moffatt Alexander. I also will and bequeath my tot on North Center Street adjoining the lot of my daughter Allie McBride Deaton, to my daughter Nannie Blanche Walker. And all my other real estate to my two daughters Allie McBride Deaton and Nannie Blanche Walker, to be equally divided between them. And my personal property to be equally divided between my three children, Allie McBride Deaton, James Moffatt Alexander, and Nannie Blanche Walker. I will and bequeath one thousand dollars, of my life insurance carried with the state, to my two sisters Mamie and Annie Alexander, to be used by them, and if not used at their death is to be divided between my three children. Witness my hand and (seal) This 10th day of Sept, 1938. M. P. Alexander Witness A. ¥Y. Alexander Witness J. P. Alexander -f NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of M. P- ALexaqie! deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for ¢ ty SA ° said County, by Mrs. Blanche Walker & Mrs. McBride Deaton, and the due execution thereof by the said M. P. Alexander is proved by the oath and examination of A. Y. Alexander & J. P. Alexander the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show him, purporting to be the last will and testament of M. P. Alexander, that the said M. P. Alexander in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as afore- said, and which bears dijte of 10th day of Sept., 1938. And the deponent further said, that the said MN. P. Alexander, testator eforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an ‘ attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said M. P. Alexander, was of sound mind and memory, of full aze to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. A. Y. Alexander Je Alexander Severally sworn and subscribed this énd day of December, 1939, before me. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court i NORTH CAROLINA ) ? IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- ‘Writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of M. P. Alexander, | deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are | ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith ; Clerk Superior Yourt. This 2nd day of December, 1939. | ij } j With I, Avery Fry, of Iredell County, North Carolina, declare this to be my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills and Testamentary Dispositions made by me, and establish this as my last Will and Testament. Item l. My Executor and Executrix, hereinafter named, shall sive my body a decent burial and mark the grave, and pay all of my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. Item 2. I hereby bequeath and devise to my wife, M. C. Fry, in fee simple, all my real property, and all my household and ditchen furniture. Item 4. I bequeath and devise to my son, Tom Fry, my scythe and cradle, and to my grandson, Buster Laws, one biack mare mule, named Kate, and to my grandson Paul Fry, my Columbian watch. Item ). I bequeath and devise to my daughters, Mrs. Fannie Hayes, Mrs. Mamie Laws, and Beulah Fry, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) each, and the residue of my estate, if any, shall be divided equally between my children, Henry Fry, Tom Fry, Otts Fry, Mrs. Fannie Hayes, Mrs. Mamie Laws, and Beulah Fry. Item 5. My Executor and Executrix are hereby authorized to continue my farm operations, in their discretion, not to exceed two years, before having a public sale of my live stock, farm tools, farm machinery, crops, grains, and personal property not hereinbefore disposed of. Item 6. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Tom Fry, and my daughter, Beulah Fry, Executor and Executrix of this my last Will. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, to this, my last Will and Testament, contained in and writtéen upon one (1) sheet of paper, on this the llth day of February, 1939. Avery Fry (SEAL) Signed, sealed, Published, and Declared by Avery Fry to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. (WITNESS ) (WITNESS) (WITNESS) Ted R. Houpe B, EB. Deitz Taylor F. Ingram NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Avery *» deceased, is axhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, by Monroe Adams, and the due execution thereof by the said Avery Pry a a 4 i 4s proved by the oath and examination of Ted R. Houpe, E. E. Deitz, and Taylor F., Ingram, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purportin to be the last will and testament of Avery Fry, that the said Avery Fry in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of lyth day of February, 1939. And the deponent further said, that the said Avery Fry testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as afo ‘esaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by him ande xhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the wesence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Avery Fry was of sound mind and memory, of full ase to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, informtion or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Ted.R. Houpe (SEAL) E. E. Deitz (SEAL ) __Taylor F. Ingram (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 10th day of January, 19,0, before me. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Avery Fry, deceaced, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are 4 ‘(ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 10th day of January, 190. if ii I, Walter A. Culbreth, of Statesville, North Carolina, do make and declare this to be my last Will and testament, herevy revoking any and all willis at any time heretofore made by me. FIRST: I will and direct that my executor hereinafter named, shall, out of the general funds of my estate, pay all of my just debts, including funeral expenses, cost of a modest monument or tombstone, to be selected by my near relatives, and including all inheritance taxes and other charges of administration. SECOND: I give and bequeath unto my beloved sister, Mrs. Jom A. Walker, all of my tangible personal effects, in€luding wearing apparel, jewelry and other intimate personal effects, to be used and disposed of as my said sister shall elect, THIRD: I give, bequeath and devise the residue and remainder of my property and estate, both real and personal and wheresoever situate, unto Wachovia Bank and Trust “ompany, of Winston-Salen, North Carolina, IN TRUST, however, for the following uses and purposes and none other, to-wit: (a). To receive, hold, collect the corpus or principal thereof, and to invest and reinvest the same in such stocks, bonds and other securities and properties as shall be selected and approved, from time to time, by the said trustee's invest- ment committee. (b). To pay over to my said sister, Mrs. Johm A. Walker, or in the event of her incapacity, then pay over to other individuals or institutions whom or which the said trustee shall deem to be proper and responsible, first out of the income and then out of the principal of this trust estate and in monthiy or quarterly install- ments, such sums as the said trustee shall deem necessary for the support, mainte- nance and reasonable comfort of my said sister for the term of her life, even to the consumption of the entire amount of this trust estate. (c). After the death of my said sister, then the residue of this trust estate shall continue in trust for the benefit of Johnsie Virginia Flanigan and Walter Lee Flanigan, children. of my niece, Mrs. Robert L. Flanigan, and the said trustee shall disburse therefrom, first from income and then from principe, such su as the said trustee shall deem necessary to supplement funds available to or for te said children from other sources in order to provide for the proper and necessary | support and emucation of the said children, and shall distribute the residue to and | among the said children as and when they shall severally have attained the age of twenty-five (25) years. I appoint Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, of Winston-Salem, and salisbury, North Carolina, executor of this my last will and testament, with full power and authority to sell and convey both real and personal property at either public oF | private sale and without order of court. pe OE TTI TNE, ET TT As compensation for its services as executor, the said Wachovia Bank and Trust Company shall receive the usual commissions allowed by the statutes of the state of North Carolina, And as compensation for its services as trustee, the said ‘ 4 cof pm 4. i m Trust Company shall receive 5% of the gross annual income. No commissions shall be SU t i SY 4$ties reratva: Lon + allowed to the trustee on funds or securities received from the executor; ot shall commissions be allowed upon distribution to or for beneficiaries, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Walter A. Culbreth, have hereunto set my hend ana geal to this my last will and testament, this 2)ith lay of April, 1930. ter A. Culbreth (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and decl»red by the said Walter A. Culbreth, to be his last Will and testament, in the presence of us who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, have here- unto subscribed our names as witnesses. J. Ee Boyd (SEAL) W. E. Webb NORTH CARGLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the matter of the will of Walter A. Culbreth, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Walter A. Culbreth, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. E. Webb, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of J. EB. Boyd, as following: | 4 | Nort CAROLINA, Iredell County. ) W. E. Webb, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing (witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will — of Walter A. Culbreth, and that he saw Walter A. Culbreth execute this Witing as his last will and testament, and tht affient attested it in the presence and at the time of its md at the request of said Walter A, Culbreth, deceased; execution said Walter A. Culbreth was, in affiant’s opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant fwther swears thet J. E. Boyd, the other subscribing wi A12 witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said J. E. Boyd is now dead, W. BE. Webb Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12th day of Jany., 190. C. G Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County North Carolina, Iredell County. John A. Scott, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of J. E. Boyd, one of the subscribing witnesses, to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Walter A. Culbreth, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 2) day of April, 1930, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. E. Boyd subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. E. Boyd; and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Walter A. Culbreth, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 2) day of April, 1930, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said Walter A. Culbreth, subscribed to said will is in the genuine hendwriting of the said Walter A. Culbreth. John A. Scott Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12 day of Jan., 190 om C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will sod testament of Walter A. Culbreth, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be pecorded and filed. This 12 day of Jany, 190. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. July 17 - 1947 h f : 7 ay , p I hereby bequeath and give all of my earth y possessions to my néfice, Ursula Douglass. nobert Lock Gouger NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purportine to be the last will and testament of Robert Lock Gougmsr, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by G. M. Young, on Feby. 3, 1938, and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Benny Brevard Young that the ssid will was found among the valuable. papers and effects, (loiged in the hand of _.__..——i(tiédPOY «Safe keeping) after his death, And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Henry R. Morrison, J. L. Honeycutt and B. M. McNeely, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Robt. Locke Gouger, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said “obert Locke Gouger subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Kobert Locke Gouger. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said Robert Locke Gougar. Bennie Brevard Young (Seal) ~~ {ny Henry K. Morrison _ J. Le Honeycutt (Seal) Be. M. Mcoroely (Seal) : Severally sworn to and sub: cribed before me, this the 19 day of Jany., A.D., 190. Cc. G. Smit liperior Court. IN THE SUPERIOR CVURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said peper witing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testement of Kobert Locke Gouger, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. ' This the 19 day of Jany., A.D.» 1910. caiinmeiae an a e m i a ca i Ee ee Sa m o s tg p be mi t e ni n j a tt } i SS TES TN ee eee eee eeepc ere gece oe NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, G. B. White, of the aforesaid County and State, do make and declare this my last will and testament: “ I will and devise any interest that I may have in my 11 acre farn, deeded to me by Sarah A. Patterson, to be divided equally between my Children, as set forth in said deed. 2. Iwill and devise my other real estate, consisting of 78 acre, more or less, and all my personal property, except my insurance in the Junior Order, to my wife, Myrtle Gertrude White, to have and to hold the same for and during her natural life, and after her death to be divided as hereinafter set forth. 3- After the death of my said wife, I will and devise to my daughter, Ethel Mae White, 15 acres, to be cut off on the West side of said 78 acre farm; I will and devise to my son, David E. White, 15 acres of said farm, including the house where he now resides, and my barn; I will and devise to my daughter, Elizabeth V. White, 15 acres of said farm, including the home where I now reside, provided however that Ethel Mae White is to have a home on this tract of land and live in the home where I now reside so long as she lives and remains single; I will and devise 15 acres of said farm to my daughter, Nellie B. White, said land to be layed off adjoining the above lands devised to Elizabeth V. White; and the remaining 18 acres of said land, I will and devise to my daughter, Evelyn White. It is my will and desire that should any of my children, after they come into possession of said land, desire to sell same, that said child or children, first offer it to any of the other children wishing to purchase it. 4. I owe the sum of $1000.00 secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on said 78 acre tract of land, and I will that my four children, David E, Write, Ethel Mae White, Nellie B. White and Elizabeth Vv. White, pay off said indebtedness, each paying f Evelyn White, my other daughter, has already paid that i ‘ a one-fourth part thereof, much or more. . 5+ I will and devise my insurence of $550.00 in the Junior Order be used — for my burial expenses, or as much thereof as is necessary, and the remainder of said insurance, I will to my said wife, Myrtle Gertrude White. 6. After the death of my wife, I will all my farming tools and implements, saw mill and tractor, to David E. Whites; I will to said Elizabeth V.. White my kitchen cabinet. 7% After the death of my said wife, I will and devise any and all of my property, both real and personal, not hereinbefore devised to my said children, David E. White, Ethel Mae White, Blizabeth vy. White, Nellie B. White and Evelyn White, to be equally divided equally among snd between them, share and share #like+ 3 eer ones seme eree serene ee aon I hereby constitute and appoint the said Davie E. White and Elizabeth | 8. ly, White my Executor and Executrix of this my last will and testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said G. R wr White, do hereunto set my hand and geal, this the 27th day of July, 1938. G. B. White (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said G. B. White to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe out names as witnesses thereto. Je G Lewis He. E. Lewis ‘NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of G. B. White, | deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersimed, Clerk of the Superior Court for |said County, by David E, White & Elizabeth V. White, the executors therein mentioned, (and the due execution thereof by the said G. B. White is proved by the oath and [examination of J. G Lewis & H. E. Lewis, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who ‘being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that | he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the jiast will and testament of G. B. White, that the said G. B. White in the presence of said, and which bears date of 27th day of July, 1938. And the deponent further said, that the said G. B. White, testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his neme as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing 80 subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this | Geponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting Witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, : i ed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the tim of the deponent's Subscribing his neme as attesting witness thereto, as sforesaid, the said G. B. White "2s of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any deponents say not. H. EB. Lewis (SEAL) ls Es a . x Te SP ET to Oy se c t ce a oe this Geponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper writing now show as afore- restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this depenent: and further these pa t t i il e a l i ~ “s p 0 8 oe s Cs 3 4nd this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subserfb- ee Severally sworn and subscribed this 3rd dey of February, 1940, before me, 4 C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of G. B, White, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. This 3rd day of February, 190. AIT Sept. 2l. In case I do not recover from this illness, my burial Ins. is with Nicholsons call them. Then this little Ins. policy I have is with Gate City Ins., Walter Adams is the Rep. call him. It is $350.00. Warren has a note at the Peoples Loan & Savings Bank, that is $95.00. Pay that off. I want Dad to have the $100.00 I owe him. Then the the other can go on the hospital bill. Warrents check can be used to pay the bal. on the bill. I want $25.00 given to the church out of one of his checks if Warren does not come home right away and need it. Let Mrs. Dyson have the bed at her house and let the Lamberts keep the radio till Warren calls fcr Abe | I want mama to have all the bed room furniture, and bed clothes and anything else she wants. Do what ever you think best about the other stuff, Warren may need it some time when he's through with it, divide it up among the family. Eunice G. Turner The rent on the house will take care of the Building and Loan. The Ins. papers, B. & le Book and everything is in the dresser drawer. Warren's Ins. is paid up until he's able to work again. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT BEFORE THE CLERK. IREDELL COUNTY. ‘ainty of life, and the certainty of Death do make and publish this my last will end. testament as follows to witt: First I will for my body a decent but not expensive burial, and that suited’ i“ be paid out of OY sia ¥ al ‘omb stones be put up at my grave, and that all my just debts A paper-writing without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of Eunice G. Turner, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by R. L. Grant; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of R. L. Grant that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effectg after her death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: L. Gordon, H. Fletcher Lambert and ¢c, C. Fox, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Eunice G, Turner, having often seen her write, and verily believe that the name of the said Eunice G. Turmer subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Eunice G. Turner. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquain- tances of the said Eunice G. Turner. iis Gy rant Lie L. Gordon He Fletcher Lambert CG. Gs Fes Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5th day of February, 19)0. Mildred Patterson _ Deputy Clerk Superior Yourt NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- Writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Eunice G. Turner, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 5th day of February, A.D., 19)0. ~ C. G Smith Clerk Superior Court. | 23ST es | State of N. C. Mooresville, Ne. C. Re3 Tredell County. March the lst, 1927. I, C. Brown, being of Sound mind and memory, but anticipating the uncer- 96 in n ar c a n e et oa n an t a SS E ll l ti t e ee W ‘i 4 Second - Second I will to my beloved wife =< C. M. Brown, ail my Real Estate, personal property or mixed property whatsoever that I my own at my decease, during her natural lifetime, and then to our children, or if she marries then the property to go to our children at once as follows: to Mrs. Mary Brown Kyles, Avalee Brown, J. Mott Brown, Ross Brown and Shaw Brown, share and share alike, to them and their heirs forever. Witness my hand and seal, the day and year above written. C. P. Brown (Seal) Witnesses who sired in his presence and at his request, and saw him sicn his name with his own hand. W. A. London (Seal) G. B. McNeely (Seal) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of C. P. Brown, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Chas. R. Brown, Admr. C.T.A., and the due execution thereof by the said C. P. Brown is proved by the oath and examinetion of W. A. London and G. B- McNeely the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of C. P. Brown, that the said C. P. Brown, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears Gate of lst day of March, 1927. And the deponent further said, that the said Cc. P, Brown, testator afore- : said, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said papers writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and ) this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testators and this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subsoribed his neme to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's ed his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C. P. Brown, was of ‘ mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint 1 the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these aeponents ER I II NI LNT LE TO PPT STR S say not e Ross Brown We A. London G. B. McNeely Severally sworn and subscribed this 26th day of January, 190, before me, Cc. G Smith Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper= writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of C. P. Brown, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 26th day of January, 190. - ‘This is my last will & testament. Made this the 15th day of Dec. 1939. IJ. Le Kennedy being of sound mind do hereby make my last will & testament as ' follows: \ist. I do hereby will my house & lot on Boulevard, Statesville, N. C. to my daughter Edith Kennedy Montgomery with this understanding that she care and provide for me as long as I live, énd. All my other real estate & personal property is to be equally divided among the rest of the other children after all my debts are paid. This is my last will & testament and all other wills & testaments previous to this are hereby null & void. Thereby appoint my Brother T. A. Kennedy Executor of will. J. L. Kennedy (Sealed) Witness: bi D. E, Kennedy oun? Re Morrison MD sa e Li TE AE FM ME . EB L . Ba e Ae 7 an t s sa t me m ~ Pi AR R Pn ci n e sa g a ee , ee ee e = = or 43 fi NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. t IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. : I, C. Le Pope, of the aforesaid County and State, being of : A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J, 1, Kennedy : : ——— a : 3 on > > memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance, do mal anc r deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court fop : BOS 5 make and declare 4 . this my last Will and Testament as follows: “ said county, by T. A. Kennedy, the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution 4 FIRST: My Executor hereinafter named shall pay all my funeral and burial i4 thereof by the said J. lL. Kennedy, is proved by the oath and examination of D, Bg, , , eu expenses, together with all my just debts out of any money coming into her hands : Kennedy and J. R. Morrison, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn ‘ from my estate. a doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a Subscribing 4 SECOND: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Bertha Pope all my personal ‘ witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testa- f ae estate. ; ment of J. L. Sennedy that the said J. L. Kennedy in the presence of this deponent, THIRD: I give and devise to my beloved wife, Bertha Pope, the house and lot subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show as aforesaid, and in the Town of Statesville, North Carolina, where I now reside. which bears date of 15th day of December, 1939. it s ES Ak , Da m a s FOURTH: I give and devise all the remainder of my real estate to my said And the deponent further said, that the said J. L. Kennedy, testator afore- SS pM ae OM ME Si r e n re t e Coe ? ee ee wife, Bertha Pope, and my son, Carl M. Pope, or to the survivor at the time of my said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- death. writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and FIFTH: I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Bertha Pope, my lawful this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an executor, to execute this my last Will and Testament -- hereby declaring void all attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said other Wills by me heretofore made. testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said This 17th day of April, 1935. testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the Ce Le Pope (SEAL) Geponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J. L. Kennedy was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was Signed, sealed and declared by the said ©. L. Pope to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence, do sub- not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. scribe our names as witnesses thereto. T. A. Kennedy (SEAL) 2 W. L. Neely J. R. Morrison, MD (SEAL) J. Re Benfield D. E. Kennedy (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 15th day of January, 19,0, before me. Mildred Patterson »Deputy Clerk Superior Court, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL counry. BEFORE THE CLERK. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. ) IREDELL COUNTY. | ! (Inthe matter of the will of C. L. Pope, deceased. { } It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J. L. Kennedy, | | testament of GC. L. Pope, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this cerbificate are | Spertor court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Bertha Pope, the Executrix theré- ordered to be recorded ond filed. | in named, and thexeupon’ the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and exami- 4 ) { C. G. Smith a mation of J. R. Benfield, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of W. L. | Clerk Superior Court | Neely a8 following: This 15th day of January, 190, ) } NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. J. R. Benfield, being duly sworm depoes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of C. Le Pope, and that he saw C. L. Pope execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said C. L. Pope, deceased; and at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said C. L. Pope was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that W. L. Neely the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affieant saw him sign the same, and that said W. L. Neely is now dead. Je Re Benfield Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 26th day of February, 19),0. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. L. M. Gaither, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of W. L. Neely, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of C. L. Pope, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 17th day of April, 1935, having often seen him write and that the name of the said Ww. L. Neely subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said W. L. Neely; and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of C. L. Pope, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 17th day of April, 1935, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said C. L. Pope, subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said C. L. Pope. L. Me Gaither Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 26th day of February, 1935. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing end every part thereof is the last will and testament of C. L. Popes | deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this i certificate, be recorded and filed. ms, C. G. Smith . Ulerk Superior Court. This 26th day of February, 1935. December Nineteen Thirty - Four, peeing in my Figh® mind & absolutely Sane - want to leave everything I possess to Margaret Thurmond Kavanaugh without any exception = She to do as ire a with, with everything, included - furniture - silver, liner, in fact everything belonging to me, without itemized account - I request she divide proceeds rise suite home a (if any) with Paul Chatham.- : t Thurmond Chatham STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL ) AND TESTAMENT OF (MRS.) DEWITT ) THURMOND CHATHAM. ) AFFIDAVIT Ray Johnson, being first duly sworn, says on oath: That he is a citizen and resident 6f Winston-Salem, N. C.; that on the 3lst day of August, 1937, in the presence of Paul Chatham and others, he opened the desk drawer in the home of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt +hurmond Chatham and found therein the paperwriting now exhibited to him, purportinz to be the last will and testament of the said (Mrs) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, bearing date of December, 194), among the valuable papers and effects of the said (Mrs) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham; that affiant took the said Will from said desk drawer and delivered same to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County on the 3lst day of August, 1947; and further this affiant says not. | Ray Johnson Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 4lst day of August, 1937. J. Lester Wolfe Clerk Superior Court of “ecklenburg County, North Carolina. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT ‘MECKLENBURG COUNTY. , f i i « THE MATTER OF THE LAST AFFIDAVIT ly WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MRS DeWITT THURMOND CHATHAM ) F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown and Den M. Paris, being first duly sworn, each for himself, says on oath; that he is a citizen and resident of the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, and are well acquainted with (Mrs. ) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham, deceased, late of said City, County and State: that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of said Mrs, DeWitt @hurmond Cha ; OO F BR BE se t e 8 Be AE . wi l e p i n se s . da g 2, ib s ia t SE Tl a. te e ce e Be n d s ae often seen her write, and verily believes that the name of the said (Mrs. ) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham subscribed to the paperwriting dated December 193h, purporting to be her last will and testament and now exhibited to affiant, and the said Will itseig, and every part end clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, and that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs.) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham is generally known to the acquaintances of said (Mrs.) DeWitt ‘nhurmona Chatham, and that he verily believes the said paper-writing and every part and clause said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham: thereof, to be the Last Will and Testament of the and further affiants say not. F. W. DeArmon Re We. Brown Dan M. Faris Severally sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 3lst day of August, 1937, J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N.C. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT MECKLENBURG COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST ) WILL AND TESTAMENT OF (MRS.) § DeWITT THURMOND CHATHAM. § ORDER OF PROBATE A paperwriting without subscribing witnesses, bearing date of December, 193}, purporting to be the last will and Testament of (Mrs) DeWitt 4hurmond Chatham, de- ceased, late of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, is exhibited for probe te in open court by Ray Johnson and it is thereupon proved to the s&tisfaction of the Gourt by the oath and examination of the satd Ray Johnson and is found by the Court as 8 fact that the said Will was found in the desk drawer in the home of the said (Mrs-) DeWitt “hurmond Chatham on the 31st day of August, 1937, among the valueble papers and effects of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, after hew death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnegse® to-wit: F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown and Dan M. Faris, that they are well acquainted with the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt “hurmond Chatham having often seen her writing, and verily believe that the name of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt “yurmond Chatham subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part and clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham It is further proved by the oath and examination of the said three last named witnesses that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs,) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham i generally known to the acquaintances of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham 4On NORTH CAROLINA, ‘IREDELL COUNTY. The affidavits of the aforesaid affiants, towit, F. W. DeArmon. R. ¥ Soden cat ce - o ‘9 \e se z } n n M. Faris are hereto attached, incorporated in and made a part of this order. it is, therefore, considered, adjuded and decreed by the Court that the said paperwriting and every part end clause thereof is the last will and testament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, and the same is duly admitted to probate as such and is ordered to be filed and recorded, This the 3lst day of August, 1937. J. LESTER WOLFE Clerk § Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N. Cc. State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg, I, J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, the same being a Court of Record, having a seal which is hereto affixed, do hereby certify that the foregoing five (5) sheets constitute a true and correct copy of the last will and testament of (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Ghatham, together with the probate thereof as the same is taken from and compared with the original filed in my office on August 31, 1937, and duly recorded in Will Book "y" page 07. Witness my hand and official seal, on this the 29th day of February, 190. J. Lester Wolfe Vlerk Superior Court. (OFFICIAL SEAL) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court from the exemplification of the ‘Pecord hereinafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of (Mrs.) DeWitt ‘Thurmond Chatham, deceased, a citizen of Mecklenburg County, and State of North 4 ‘Carolina, has been duly proved and allowed in the proper court of probate of said County and State, according tocthe lews of said State, and it further appearing that the said (Mrs.) peWitt Thurmond Chatham left property in the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina: It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of said will ‘nd of its probate in the proper court of Mecklenburg County, State of North carolina, Which has been produced and exhibited here duly eertified and authenticated, be aliow | ek os *4, filed and recorded in this court in the same manner ag if the en and not ahd hed been produced, proved and alle ae os Se l o u s ai e Se na e . ae it : NE ee a SI R AS ! BO E si t e a Gy a: gb i l i t e e r as te AE S Pi a ra e no ra r e li an e me e n a often seen her write, and verily believes that the name of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham subscribed to the paperwriting dated December 193l, purporting to be her last will and testament and now exhibited to affiant, and the said will itself. and every part end clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham, and thet the said handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmona Chatham is generally known to the acquaintances of said (Mrs.) DeWitt ‘nhurmondg Chatham, and that he verily believes the said paper-writing and every part and clause thereof, to be the Last Will and Testament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham: and further affiants say not. F. W. DeArmon Re W. Brown Dan M. Faris Severelly sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 3lst day of August, 1937. J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N.C. -O- -O- =-O- -O= «0O- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT MECKLENBURG COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF (MRS.) 9 ORDER OF PROBATE DeWITT THURMOND CHATHAM. ) A paperwriting without subscribing witnesses, bearing date of December, 19% purporting to be the last will and Testament of (Mrs) DeWitt thurmond Chatham, de- ceased, late of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, is exhibited for probate in open court by Ray Johnson and it is thereipon proved to the satisfaction of the Gourt by the oath and examination of the said Ray Johnson and is found by the court as & fact that the said Will was found in the desk drawer in the home of the said (Mrs. ) DeWitt “hurmond Vhatham on the 31st day of August, 1937, among the valuable papers and effects of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, after hes death. An¢ it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnogee to-wit: F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown and Dan M. Faris, that they are well acquainted with the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt “nurmond Chatham having often see | her writing, and verily believe that the name of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt ‘hurmond Chatham subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part and clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham It 1s further proved by the oath and examination of the said three last named witnesses that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs,) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham a, generally kmown to the acquaintances of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham | = & < a peg TESS STE TT 425 The affidavits of the aforesaid affiants, towit, F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown and Dan uM. Faris are hereto attached, incorporated in and made a part of this order. It is, therefore, considered, adjudzed and decreed by the Court that the said paperwriting and every part and clause thereof is the last will and testament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, and the same is duly admitted to probate as such and is ordered to be filed and recorded. This the 4lst day of August, 1937. J. LESTER WOLFE A dnd So dd Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N. C. State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg, I, Je Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, State of North Caroline, the same being a Court of Record, having a seal which is hereto affixed, do hereby certify that the foregoing five (5) sheets constitute a true and correct copy of the last will and testament of (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Ghatham, together with the probate thereof as the same is taken from and compared with the original filed in my office on August 431, 1947, and duly recorded in Will Book "yY" page 107. Witness my hand and official seal, on this the 29th day of February, 19.0. J. Lester Wolfe Ulerk Superior Court. (OFFICIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court from the exemplification of the record hereinafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, deceased, a citizen of Mecklenburg County, and State of North Cerolina, has been duly proved and allowed in the proper court of probate of said County and State, according tocthe laws of said State, and it further appearing that the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham left property in the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina: It 1s therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of said will ‘nd of its probate in the proper court of Mecklenbutg County, State of North Carolina, | Which has been produced and exhibited here duly #@rtified end urt in the same manner a8 4f the original and not the } and it authenticated, be allow- ied, filed and recorded in this co Copy had been produced, proved and allowed before the undersigned Clerk, 424 often seen her write, and verily believes that the name of the said (Mrs.) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham subscribed to the paperwriting dated December 194), purporting to be her last will and testament and now exhibited to affiant, and the said will itself, and every part and clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham, and that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham is generally known to the acquaintances of said (Mrs.) DeWitt +hurmond Chatham, and that he verily believes the said paper-writing and every part and clause thereof, to be the Last Will and Tesvtament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham: and further affiants say not. F. W. DeArmon R. W. Brown Dan M. Faris Severally sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 4lst day of August, 1937. J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N.C. -O- -O- -O- -O- -0- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT MECKLENBURG COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST 4 WILL AND TESTAMENT OF (MRS.) } DeWITT THURMOND CHATHAM. ORDER OF PROBATE A paperwriting without subscribing witnesses, bearing date of December, 1934, purporting to be the last will and Testament of (Mrs) DeWitt +hurmond Chatham, de- ceased, late of Mecklenburg Comty, State of North Carolina, is exhibited for probe te in open court by Ray Johnson and it is thereupon proved to the satisfaction of the Gourt by the oath and examination of the said Ray Johnson and is found by the Court a8 & fact that the said W411 was found in the desk drawer in the home of the said (Mrs. ) DeWitt “hurmond Vhatham on the 3lst day of August, 1937, among the valuable papers and effects of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chathem, after hem death. And it gses; { to-wit: F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown and Den M. Faris, that they are well acquainted is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witne with the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt “hurmond Chatham having often 509 her writing, and verily believe that the name of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt +yurmond Chatham subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part and clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chath#m It 1s further proved by the oath and examination of the said three last named witnesses that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs,) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham 18 4 generally known to the acquaintances of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chather : ' | Which has been produced and exhibited here duly The affidavits of the aforesaid affiants, towit, F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown u. Faris are hereto attached, incorporated in and made a part of this order. It is, therefore, considered, adjudzed and decreed by the Court that the said paperwriting and every part and clause thereof is the last will and testament of the said (Mrs.-) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, and the same is Guly admitted to probate as such and is ordered to be filed and recorded. This the 4lst day of August, 1927. Wempp wr a LESTER “i I ih Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N. C. State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg, I, J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, the same being a Court of Record, having a seal which is hereto affixed, do hereby certify that the foregoing five (5) sheets constitute a true and correct copy of the last will and testament of (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Ghatham, together with the probate thereof as the same is taken from and compared with the original filed in my office on August 41, 1937, and duly recorded in Will Book “y" page 07. Witness my hand and official seal, on this the 29th day of February, 190. J. Lester Wolfe Vierk Superior Court. (OFFICIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, TREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court from the exemplification of the record hereinafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of (Mrsa.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, deceased, a citizen of Mecklenburg County, and State of North Carolina, has been duly proved and allowed in the pro er court of probate of said County and State, according tocthe lews of said State, and it further appearing that the said (Mrs.) peWitt Thurmond Chatham left property in the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina: It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of said will (8nd of its probate in the proper court of Mecklenbug County, State of North Carolina, eértified and authenticated, be allow- eg if the original and not the jee, filed and recorded in this court in the same manner \Sopy had been produced, proved and allowed before the undersigned Clerk, and it 494 often seen her write, and verily believes that the name of the said (Mrs. ) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham subscribed to the paperwriting dated December 194h, purporting to be her last will and testament and now exhibited to affiant, and the said will itselr, and every part end clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham, and that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham is generally known to the acquaintances of said (Mrs.) DeWitt +hurmond Chatham, and that he verily believes the said paper-writing and every part and clause thereof, to be the Last Will and Testament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chathan: and further affiants say not. F. W. DeArmon R. W. Brow Dan M. Faris Severally sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 4lst day of August, 1937. J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, N.C. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT MECKLENBURG COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST } WILL AND TESTAMENT OF (MRS.) 9 ORDER OF PROBATE DeWITT THURMOND CHATHAM. 4 A paperwriting without subscribing witnesses, bearing date of December, 193k, purporting to be the last will and Testament of (Mrs) DeWitt thurmond Chatham, de- ceased, late of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, is exhibited for probate in open court by Ray Johnson and it 1s thereupon proved to the satisfaction of the Gourt by the oath and examination of the said Ray Johnson and is found by the Court a8 @ fact that the said Will was found in the desk drawer in the home of the said (Mrs. ) DeWitt “hurmond Vhatham on the 3lst day of August, 1937, among the valuable paperé and effects of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, after hem death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnepee ac quainted to-wit: F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brown end Dan M. Faris, that they are well with the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt “hurmond Chatham having often seen her writing, and verily believe that the name of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt J'hurmond Chatham subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part end clause thereof, is in the handwriting of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chathaite It is further proved by the oath and examination of the said three last named witnesses that the said handwriting of the said (Mrs,) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham ” generally known to the acquaintances of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham : — gee ae Which has been produced and exhibited here duly eertified and ‘ype filed and recorded in this court Sopy had been produced, proved and allowed before the undersigned Clerk, and it 49% The affidavits of the aforesaid affiants, towit, F. W. DeArmon, R. W. Brow and Dan uM. Faris are hereto attached, incorporated in and made a part of this order. It is, therefore, considered, adjudved and decreed by the Court that the said paperwriting and every part and clause thereof is the last will and testament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Chatham, and the same is duly admitted to probate as such and is ordered to be filed and recorded. This the 4lst day of August, 1937. J. LESTER WOLFE Clerk Superior court of Mecklenburg County, N. C. State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg, I, J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, the same being a Court of Kecord, having a seal which is hereto affixed, do hereby certify that the foregoing five (5) sheets constitute a true and correct copy of the last will and testament of (Mrs.) DeWitt Thurmond Ghatham, together with the probate thereof as the same is taken from and compared with the original filed in my office on August 41, 1947, and duly recorded in Will Book "Y" page 07. Witness my hand and official seal, on this the 29th day of February, 19.0. J. Lester Wolfe VIerk Superior Court. (OFFICIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE S'PERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court from the exemplification of the record hereinafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of (Mrs.) Dewitt Thurmond Chatham, deceased, a citizen of Mecklenburg County, and State of North Carolina, has been duly proved and allowed in the proper court of probate of said County and State, according tocthe laws of said State, and it further appearing thet the said (Mrs.) peWitt Thurmond Chatham left property in the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina: It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of said will klenbug County, State of North Carolina, authenticated, be allow- f ‘nd of its probate in the proper court of Mec in the same manner a@ if the original and not thi hee been duly proved anc +. 5 My last will &« testament - I leave everything I possess to my nephew Thurmond Chatham and to my niece DeWitt Hanes, with the wish thet they give Thurmond Harris $150.00 per month as long as 7) Sizned Margaret T. Kavanaugh PROBATE OF HOLOGRAPH WILL DeWitt C. Hanes, being duly sworn, deposes and says: That the paper-writing without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mar ret T. Kavanaugh, deceased, dated the 14 day of October, 1948, and exhibited for probate in open court, was found among the valuable papers and effects of the said Margaret T. Kavanaugh, after her death. DeWitt C. Hanes, Deponent Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertmude Taylor, Deputy Clerk of the Superlor Court. DEPOSITIONS OF WITNESSES AS TO HANDWRITING OF TESTATOR. : DeWitt C. Hanes and Ralph B. Hanes end Cora Hart and R. Wm. Griffith, being duly sworn do each depose and say; That he has examined the paper writing purporting to) be the Last “111 and Testament of Margeret T, Kavanaugh, deceased, which hav been ! exhibited before me for probate, and that he is well acquainted with the handwrit of the said testator, having often seen her write, and that he verily believes that the name of said testator subscribed to said Last Will and Testament and the eaid, Last Will and Testament itself and every part thereof is in the genuine nandwri ting) of said deceased. ee ee ETE SE se DeWitt C. Hanes, Deponent Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertrude Taylor Deputy TIerk of the Superior Court. Ralph B. Hanes, Deponent Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertrude Taylor Deputy @ierk of the Superior Court Cora Hart, Re. Wm. Griffith, vVeponents Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertrude Taylor Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court. SO ee ee vi m * oe ‘ aw _ . pa g e s r g > ma e ~ an ie Se ee e Sa a s ee “a ie ORDER OF PROBATE A paper writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Margaret T. Kavanaugh, deceased, having been exhibited before me by Ray Johnson, Ass't Trust Officer of the Wachovia Bank & Trust Yompany, the executor therein mentioned, and proof of the due execution thereof having been taken as set forth in the foregoing depositions, which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and the same being deemed sufficient, IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED AND ADJUDGED, that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the Last Will and Testament of the said Margaret T. Kavanaugh, deceased. Let the Last Will and Testament, together with said probate, be recorded and filed. This the 25 day of January, 19,0. F. F. Church Ass't er uperior Court. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FORSYTH. I, Gertrude Taylor, Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, North Carolina, certify that the foregoing and ‘the wii and probate of Will of Margaret Thurmond Kavanaugh as appears of record in within is a true and correct copy of ‘Book of Wills No. 73, Page 1438. | Witness my hand and official seal this the 23rd day of February, 1910. Gertrude Tezior Deputy P™% e uperior Cour y ; Forsyth oy, Nort Sacaniane ! i i (OFFICIAL SEAL) appearing affirmatively in the certified probate or exemplification of the will aforesaid that the said will is executed according to the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereupon it is adjudged that the said will has been duly proved ang that the same is the last will and testament of the said (Mrs.) DeWitt +hurmonda Chatham, and it 4s ordered thet the same, together with this certificate, be recorded and filed. This the 8th day of March, 190. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court. My last will & testament - I leave everything I possess to my nephew Thurmond Chatham and to my niece DeWitt Hanes, with the wish that they give Thurmond Harris $150.00 per month as long as he lives. Signed Margaret T. Kavanaugh PROBATE OF HOLOGRAPH WILL DeWitt C. Hanes, being duly sworn, deposes and says: That the paper-writing without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret T. Kavanaugh, deceased, dated the 1) day of October, 1948, and exhibited for probate in open court, was found among the valuable papers and effects of the said Margaret T. Kavanaugh, after her death. DeWitt C. Hanes, Deponent Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertmude Taylor, Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court. DEPOSITIONS OF WITNESSES AS TO HANDWRITING OF TESTATOR. DeWitt C. Hanes and Ralph B. Hanes and Cora Hart and R. Wm. Griffith, oeing duly } sworn do each depose and say: That he has examined the paper writing purporting ¥. be the Last Will and Testament of Margaret 7. Kavenaugh, deceased, which hes been | exhibited before me for probate, and that he is well acquainted with the nandwrs ting of the said testator, having often seen her write, and that he verily believes vat the name of said testator subscribed to said Last Will and Testament and the oaid.. Last Will and Testament itself and every part thereof is in the genuine nandwri tans Sy of aaid deceased. DeWitt C. Hanes, 1 Deponent Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertrude Taylor Deputy TIerk of the Supericr Court. Ralph B. Hanes, Deponent Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertrude Taylor Deputy Glerk of the Superior Court Cora Hart, R. Wm. Griffith, vLeponents Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of January, 190. Gertrude Taylor Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court. ORDER OF PROBATE A paper writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Margaret T. Kavanaugh, deceased, having been exhibited before me by Ray Johnson, Ass't Trust Officer of the Wachovia Bank & Trust Yompany, the executor therein mentioned, and proof of the due execution thereof having been taken as set forth in the foregoing depositions, which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and the same being deemed sufficient, IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED AND ADJUDGED, that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the Last Will and Testament of the said Margaret T. Kavanaugh, deceased. Let the Last Will and Testament, together with said probate, be recorded and filed. This the 25 day of January, 19)0. F. F. Church Ass't Superior Court. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FORSYTH. I, Gertrude Taylor, Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, orth Colina, certify that the foregoing and within is a true and correct copy of ‘the will and probate of Will of Margaret Thurmond Kavanaugh as eppears of record in w f ‘Book of Wills No. 73, Page 1438. Witness my hand and official seal this the 23rd day of February, 190. : Gertrude Taylor Deputy i\ —“@Tork Superior Caart ’ Forsyth Os ’ My 428 NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. It appearing to the satisfaction of the covrt from the exemplification of the record hereinafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of “argaret 7, Kavanaugh, deceased, a citizen of Forsyth County and State of North Cerolina, has been duly proved and allowed in the proper court of probate of said County and State, according to the laws of said State, and it further appearing that the said Margaret T, Kavanaugh left property in the County of “redell, and State of North Carolina; It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of said will and of its prowate in the proper court of Forsyth County, State of North Carolina, which has been produced and exhibited here duly certified and authenticated, be allowed, filed and recorded in this Court in the same manner as if the original and not the copy had been producéd, proved and allowed before the undersigned Clerk, and it appearing affirmatively in the certified probate or exemplification of the will aforesaid that the said will is executed according to the laws of the State of North Carolina; hereupon it is adjudged that the said will has been duly proved and that the same is the last will and testament of the said Margaret T. Kavanaugh, and it is ordered that the same, together with this certificate, be recorded and filed. This the 8th day of March, 190. C. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court. Lb, 3 ib State of North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Esther E. Lambert of the aforesaid County and State, Being of Sound Mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance, do make and declare this to be | my last will and testament. ist. I will and gisire that after my death that my boddy shall have @ deciont burial, and Burrial and I'uneral expence be paid, together with any Dr. Bills or depts be paid, énd. I Will and bequeath unto my husband W. Alvis Lambert all the rest of my property both real and personal of whatsoever kind to be his in fee simple. 5rd. iI herby appoint my husband W. Alvis Lambert my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking a —— and declaring uterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made - in witness where I the said Esther E. Lambert do hereunto se my hend and seal this Sept. 25th, 1923. Esther E. Lambert (Seal) Signed, Sealed, published by the Said Esther E. Lambert to be her last will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Shaver (Seal) (Seal) ioforth —“O- -O- -O- -O- -0- -0- -0O- -0- NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-wrtting purportin:; to be the last will and testament of Esther E. Lambert, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersimed, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by W. Alvis Lambert the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Esther E. Lambert 4s proved by the oath and examination of S. J. Shaver and S. F. Goforth, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, an each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribinys witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Esther E. Lambert, that the said Esther E. Lambert in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said paper+ writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 25th day of Sept., 19234. And the deponent further said, that the said wsther E. Lambert, testatrix aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subecribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, end this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said _testatrix. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said Said Esther E. Lambert was of sound mind 8nd was not under any restraint to the ; 4 } ; ; 4 Paul Hoover, testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as eforesaid, the and memory, of full age to execute @ will, lmowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note (SEAL) : (SEAL) | 8. J. Shaver 8. F. Goforth Severally sworm and subseribed this 5th day of April, 190, before me. Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Yourt that the said paper. writing, and every part thereof, deceased, and the ordered to be recorded and IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, is the last will and testament of Esther & same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are filed. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court a This 5th day of Aprily 190. NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY my last Will and testament. I, Ada Burke of Statesville, North Carolina do make and declare this I desire that my debts be paid. ie Lambert, I desire that appropriate markers be placed at the graves of my father, Thomas A. Burke, in Third Creek Cemetery, and in Oakwood Cemetery my brother, sisters and myself, I give I give I give I give I give I give Ispwiverand:: Ada Burke I give I give of furniture I give spread I give I give I give and bequeath and bequeath and bequeath and bequeath and bequeath and bequeath my my my my to to bequekthtorTante:d4beon: my sewing machtne dining-room table to Claudia Tomlin Hager drop-leaf table to Clarence Rosebro brass candle-sticke to Mary Rosebro mahozany rocker to Mrs. H. F. Long Mrs. O. W. Elam one-half my plot in Oakwood Mrs, Bessie McElwee my Cherry Chest of drawers (Cancelled Witness S. Ww. Hoffmann) and bequeath to Mrs, P. A. Bryant my fathers Chair and bequeath to Mrs. C. A, Bhown my bed and marble-top sult and bequeath to Blanche Rosebro Kirkpatrick my crocheted bed« and bequeath to Leah S, Hoffmann my china-press and bequeath to Rose Stephany my large mirror and bequeath to Ina and Grace Anderson two tables The remainder and residue of my estate both real and personal to b@ Gisposed of by my executor at his Giscretion, and devise and bequeath to MrBe Bessie McElwee one-half, Dr. S « W. Hoffmann one-half, ee ee ee ee ee ee I hereby appoint Dr. S. W. Hoffmann my executor without bond. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this November 7th,1939, Signed, sealed published and declared to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of Ada Burke aka each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, H, N. Collins Sars Howard Lewis NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Collins * said county, by 5S. tion thereof by the said Ada Burke is proved by the oath and examination of H. N. Statesville, N. C. Statesville, N. C. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, WAR mrry Trpr a “4 Vlonne A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Ada Burke, Se i t e n deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for W. Hoffman the executor therein mentioned, and the. due execu- Sarah Howard Lewis the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a will and testament of Ada Burke that the said Ada Burke in the presence of this subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as afore- said, and which bears date of 7th day of November, 1958 And the deponent further said, that the said Ada Burke testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attest~ ing witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said teatator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent' subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this (16th day of March,1940 before me. ($20, Smith NORTH CAROLINA, )) TREDELL COUNTY. ) i | i Clerk Superior Court It 1s therefore considered writing, and every part thereof, is the last And further ( S. W. Hoffmann, D. 0, (SEAL) ( Sara Howard Lewis (SEAL) H. N. Colins (SEAL) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- will and testament of Ada Burke, said Ada Burke Bi e ap y ee ee ee ee } > C -§ Pin deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are order. ed to be recorded and filed. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Cesta This 16th day of March, 1940. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF IREDELL. I, Add Waddell, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existance, do make, publish and do declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills and testaments by me hereto- fore mace. First: It is my will and desire that my body shall be given a decent burial in accordance with the wishes of my family. Second: It is my further will and desire that all my just debts be paid out of the first money coming into the hands of my executor, belonging to my estate. Third: I hereby will and devise and bequeath to my wife, Jane Waddell, all of my property, both real and personal of which I dis seized and possessed to be hers for and during the term of her natural life and at her death it is my desire that said property should be disposed of as follows: Fourth: I will, devise and bequeath to Odessa Waddell and Walter Waddell, children of my deceased son, James Waddell, one-half acre of land each, to be alloted to them after the death of my wife, adjoining the lands of Johm Brawley. Fifth: I will, devise, and bequeath to my son, Tom Waddell, three acres to be allotted to him after the death of my wife, Said lands to adjoin the lands above willed to Odessa and Walter Waddell. Sixth: I will, devise and bequeath to my son, Lonnie Waddell, two acres of land adjoining the lands of Tom Waddell above devised, on condition that the ssid Lonnie Waddell shall keep all taxes paid upon the property of Add Waddell, this testator, for and during the life of the said Add Waddell. Seventh: I hereby will, devise and bequeath one additionel acre to the eaid, Lonnie Waddell, agjoining the above two acres to be his absolute in fee simple. Eighth: I hereby will, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Francis Tucker's two acres, subject to the life estate of my wife, including the home where now Live; Ninth: I hereby will, devise and bequeath to my grand-daughter, Daisy sootty subjest to the life estate of my wife, one acre in fee simple, adjoining the lends my daughter Francis Tucker, above mentioned. Tenth: I will to my two sons, Lonnie Waddell and Thomas Waddell the of my land on condition that they pay all my funeral expenses, including coffin ent | 433 . “ eee TTT other necessary expenses, and in case they fail to pay my funeral expenses, then it is my will and desire that the land not herein specifically willed be sold and the proceeds from the said sale be used for the purpose of paying my funeral expenses and my executor hereinafter named is hereby authorized to sell same at private or public sale and execute a deed to the purchaser for said lands. Eleventh: I hereby constitute and appoint Buren Jurney, Executor of this my last will and testament for the purpose of adriinistering the same and every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Add Waddell, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 20th day of January, 194). his Add x Waddell (SEAL) mark Signed, sealed, published and decl@wed by the said Acd Waddell to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at the request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our name as witness thereto. Buren Jurney (Witness) Mrs. Mary Jolley (Witness ) NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Add Waddell, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for seid County, vy the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Add Waddell is proved by the oath and examination of Mery Johnson Jolley & Buren Jurgey, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and sayy and eech for himself deposeth and saith, that he is & subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last Will and testament of Add Waddell that the said AddvWaddell in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 20th day of Jan. 193). And the deponent further said, that the said Add Waddell testator aforesaid aid, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the eaid peper-writing 80 subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this de- Ponent 414 thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness ‘thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this @eponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his : ; ” Mame to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing ee e ee > <= his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Add Waddell was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents 88y not Buren Jurney Severally sworn and subscribed this ll (SEAL) Mrs. Mary Jolley (SEAL) day of Nov., 1939, before me. C. Ge Smith Clerk Super’or Court. NCRTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper. writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Add Waddell, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed: C. G. Smith Clerk Superior court This 11 day of Nov., 1939. hem imal lem alpen hoe rhea tips wp eon then ie if ete he fom aoe hh hp ne mth pate Ap t NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Annie J. Moose, of the aforesaid County and State, being of souid mind, but considering the wcertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my lest will and testament: FIRST: My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial in Oakwood Cemetery, High Point, North Carolina, in the same plot and next to my deceased husbend, William A. Vuncannon, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses (including the erection of a suitable marker) together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging * my estate. SECOND: I give and devise to Bessie Crotts Campbell, wife of Ow-M. Campbell, my nephews: Cicero Wall, Garfield Wall, Albert Wall, and John Wall, and my niece ollie Wall Auman, wife of D. B. Aumen, end their heirs Jointly, in fee simple, the followi#é described real estate, to-wit: #. one house and lot situated in the City of High Point, Guilford Countys | North Carolina, the same being lmow as Number 827 West Green Street in said City B. Two lots of land lying and being in Randolph County North Carolina, and ae known and described as Lots Nos. 60 and 61 in BURGEMERE, a map of which 1s auly reoortet in the Office of the Register of Deedes of Randolph County, and being the same Lend. conveyed to me by deed of W. 8. Wall and wife dated November 2h, 1926, and duly in said Register's office. A35 C. Two lots of land lying and being in Randolph County, North Carolina, and peing mown and described as Lots Nos. 2) and 25 of the Ed Clodfelter and C. R. Miller Subdivision, a plat of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, Ne C., in Plat Book 1 at Page 39. D. Two lots of land lying and being in Guilfora County, North Carolina, and being known and described as Lots Nos. 101 and 102 of the Joh Wade and J. A. Newton Subdivision, a plat of which is duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 5 at Page 336. Provided, however, that if any of said devisees should predecease me, then and in such event, the proportionate part of such devisee or devisees as shall prede-~ cease me, shall go to his or her heirs. THIRD: .I give and bequeath to Bessie Crotts Campbell, wife of O. M. Campbell, the following described personal property, to-wit: One oak wardrobe and all the contents thereof; One walnut double bed and mattress, One Walnut dresser (part of suite belonging to bed hereinabove mentioned); One kitchen cabinet; One China Closet; Six dining room chairs with black leather bottoms; Three piece living room suite (one sofa and two chairs); and all of my china of every description. FOURTH: and the proceeds of the insurance upon my life, which policies are payable to my husband, James F. Moose, this bequest being made for the reason that I desire all of my property to go to those who were with me and aided and assisted me in the accwm- lation of the same, all of my property being acquired during the lifetime of my first husband, William A. Vuncannon, and prior to my marriage to my husband, James F. Moose. FIFTH: My will and desire is that all the residue of my estate, after taking out the devisees and legacies above mentioned, shall be sold by my executor, or his Successor, and the debts owing to me collected, and if there should be any surplus over and above the payment of debts, expenses and legacies, that such surplus shall be equally divided and paid over to Bessie Crotts Campbell, wife of 0. M. Campbell, my nephews: Cicero Wall, Garfield Wall, Albert Wall, John Wall, and my niece Ollie Wall Auman, wife of D. B. Auman, in equal propertion, share and share alike. SIXTH: this my last will and testament shall dissent from the provisions hereof, then, and If any of the beneficiaries mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs of in such event, such beneficiary or beneficiaries, shall forfeit and lose any and all rights which they, or any of them, shall or would have acquired to the property or korperties herein disposed of. SEVENTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friend, 0. M. Campbell, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and Clause thereof, said executor to serve without bond; and I do further hereby consti- tute and appoint MeIntosh & McLaughlin attorneys for my said executor to aid and aseist him in the execution of this my last will and testament - hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. To my husband, James F. Moose, I give and bequeath my Dodge automobile, j i § — Mi o e t i t NO NN : ea SS BR E E OE ER R N O RI BM MC E RI I CR RT a ac t aE hE Ca l ER G 2 a “ we * “ na e at sn e s es Se a t in e : Sa g a es i ne e pa n e r a : x AG So e ek * a = Ri e ae <> fs , ba ™ ‘ ‘ 3 eo n ! — a ae ‘ : SP N as Sa s a In witness whereof, I, the said Annie J. Moose, do hereunto set my hang and seal, this 15th day of November, 1933. Annie J. Moose (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Annie J. Moose to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence (and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, Ruby Lee Melton (SEAL) Ruby Bowers (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writin,z purporting to be the last will and testament of Annie J. Moose, deceased, having been exhibited before the Clerk of the Superior Court for Iredell County, by 0. M. Campbell, the executor therein mentioned, and the due exe- cution thereon by the said Amie J. Moose, is proved by the oath and examination of Ruby Lee Melton of Cabarrus County and Ruby Bowers of Durham County, the subscribing witnesses thereto; who, being swor, doth depose and say, and each for herself, deposeth and saith, that she is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown her, pure porting to be the last will and testament of Annie J. Moose that the said Annie Jd. Moose in the presence of this deponent, subscribed her name at the end of said peper- writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 15 day of Nov. 1933. And the deponent further said, that the said Annie J. Moose, testator afore- said did, at the éime of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe her name at the end of said Will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed ber name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's sbscribing hé? name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Annie J. Moose was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents 5®7 © not. ; Ruby Lee Melton a SEAL) Ruby Bowers om SEAL) The foregoing afficamit by Ruby Lee Melton of Cabarrus County, Ne C. was sworm to and subscribed before me, this the 8th day of October, 1938. C. H. Brown N.P,. Notary Public My commission expires December 23, 1938, (NOTARIAL SEAL) The foregoing affidavit by Kuby Bowers of Durham County, N. C. was sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 19 day of October, 1938. A. Blair Crabtree Deputy Clerk Superior Court of Durham County, N. C. (OFFICIAL SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudsed by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Annie J. Moose, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 20th day of October, 1938. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court / N. Be MILLS Statesville, N.C. North Carolina Iredell County I, Ne. B. Mills, declare this to ve my last will: Item one Subject to payment of my debts, and settlement of my estate, all the rest and remainder of my property real and personal I give, devise and bequeath, equally share tnd share alike to my four children, Katie Lee Faucette, Alen L. Mills, Sr., Lonnie Neil Mills, & Elmina Shelton except that I direct that Two Thousand Dollars be first Bet aside and paid over to a guardian for my grandchild Mildred Mills, daughter of my ton Alen L. Mills with that exception no advancements are to be taken in consideration t otherwise everything devided equally between the children. Witness my hand & seal January 25, 19)0. N. B. Mills (Seal) Witness: Yohh A. Scott kre, Bertie Foster “Oe «O# “O~ #“O- -O- #@O@- NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of N. R, Mills, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Ylerk of the Superior Court for said county, by L. Ne Mills, and the due execution thereof by the said N. RB, Mills ig proved by the oath and examination of John A. Scott & Mrs. Bertie Foster, the sub- patie witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of N. B. Mills, that the sata N. B. Mills, in the presence of this depyunent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 25th day of Jany, 190, And the de onent further said, that the said N. B. Mills, testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness there. to, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, ani the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said N. B. Mills was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note L. Ne Mills (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this Mrs. Bertie Foster (SEAL) 22nd day of March, 190 before me. John A. Scott (SEAL) C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court. NATH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY. it is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of N. B. Mills, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Cour§ This 22nd day of March, 19)0. ee ee a a a ee fh tht Mn le th BS STATE OF N. C. IREDELL CO. Know all men by these presents: Witnesseth: That I, F. J. D. Wallace being of sound mind do make the following my last will and testament. First, I hereby will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Alice Wallace, all of my property of which I_may seized & possessed at my death, of whatever nature, both real & personal, consisting of land, stock, tools, house~hold % kitchen furniture, money, notes, mortgages, or any property of any kind whatever, the same to be hers in fee & no’ restrictions attached thereto. Second, I hereby appoint my wife Alice Wallace & my son Luther C. Wallace executors of this will, they to serve without bond. This June 9th, 1925. J. De Wallace (Seal) Witnesses: J. E. Critz J. G. Morris NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of F. J. D. Wallace, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Luther C. Wallace, one of the Executors therein mamed; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of John C. Sharpe, that J. E. Critz, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto is dead, and it 1s also proved by the oath and examination of N. D. Tomlin, that J. G. Morris, the other subscribing witness thereto is also dead. And it is furtherproved by the oath and examination of the said John C. Sharpe that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said J. £. Critz, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. E. Critz, subscribed as a witress to the said will, ie in the hand- writing of the said J. BE. Critz: and it is also proved by the oath and examination of the said N. D. Tomlin that he is well acqueinted with the handwriting of the said J. G. Morris, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. G. Morris subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said J. G. Mo rris. L. C. Wallace (SEAL) John C. Sharpe ____ (SEAL) N. D. Tomlin (SEAL ) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me thie the 3rd day of April, 1940. — £2 G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. I =< NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA ; IREDELL COUNTY. i IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every & In the matter of the will of Victoria Thompson, deceased, h, iA part thereof, is the last will and testament of the said F. J. D. Wallace, deceased, = The peperwriting hereto attached and purporting to ve the last will and testa- a i Cc. G. Smith xs executor therein named, and thereupon the followin: proof thereof is taken by the Clerk Superior Court. and the same is ordered to be recorded and filed. ment of Victoria Thompson, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, Clerk of the This the 3rd day of April, 190. Superior Court of Iredell County, North Cerolina, by Mrs. Annie T. Brotherton, the RE MR O ES ep i t i l e— A T i M a AR R ab e t al iE . i Ze ea e oath and examination of Z. V. Turlington, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of J. Be Houston as following: NORTH CAROLINA, Rp hp plat eee phe pm haemo nee po oli A ptf te to oti _ IREDELL COUNTY. Zz. V. Turlington, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Victoria Thompson, and that he saw Victoria Thompson execute (or heard North Carolina, Victoria Thompson acknowledge the execution of) this writin; as her last will and Iredell County. testament and that affiant attested it in the presénce and at the request of said I, Victoria Thompson, being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of Victoria Thompson, deceased; and a@t the time of its execution (or at the time its my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and testament: execution was acknowledged) said Victoria thompson was, in affiant's opinion, of 1. I hereby direct my executrix hereinafter named to give my body a decent sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that J. B. Houston, the burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and to pay all my funeral other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same os a witness in the presence expenses and all my just debts out of the first moneys which shall come into her hands of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said J. B. Houston is belonging to my estate. I further direct that a suitable tomb stone be erected at my ia now dead. grave in keeping with the tomb stone at my husband's grave. Z. V. Turlington 2. I give, bequeath and devise unto Herbert Mayhew all my personal property Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of Feb., 190. C. G. Smith 3. I hereby constitute and appoint my daughter, Mrs. Annie Thompson Brotherton “4 Clerk Superior Court of lredell County. of whatever kind to be his absolutely. the executrix of this my last will and testament to carry out the same end every part and clause thereof according to the true intent and meaning of the same-hereby revoking NORTH CAROLINA, and declaring utterly void all other wills heretofore made by me. IREDELL COUNTY. D. Me Creswell, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted In testimony whereof, I, Victoria Thompson have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 26th day of February, 1931. with the handwriting of J. B. Houston, one of the subscribing witnesses to the peper- writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Victoria Thompson, deceased, 1941, having often seen him Victoria Thompson (SEAL) | Which is hereto attached, dated the 26 day of February, Write, and that the name of the said J. B. Houston eubscribed as a witness Howton; and affient further Signed, sealed, published and declare by the said Victoria Thompson 88 ner to said last will and testament in our presence and in the presence of each other and the said Victoria “hompson, we do hereby subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Will 4s in the genuine handwriting of the said J. B. swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Victoria Thompson, deceased dated the 26 day of February, 1931, purports of the eaid Victoria Thompson Z V. Turlington J. B. Houston Whose will the attached paper-writing, to be, having often seen her write, and thet the name handwriting of the said Victoria Thompson. D. M. Creswell sé Wie sen weak! Ghee ae tubscribed to said will is in the genuine Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of Feby., 190. lene fit G. Sui And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the saiq paper writing and every part thereof is the lest will and testament of Victoria Thompson, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 28 day of Feby., 190. C. G Smith Clerk Superior Court. Bt te get pendeiie dpe didge th de e t Sk de a de db dee die diedie ti: ti Side: tt tt the tee dte de te tbetpengperndpengy.. Jul var 1939 Smi th, UedeVe ANI of MARCUS SCHACHTER SCHACHTER of the Borough of Bronx, City and State of New York, bein: of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make, publ‘*sh and declare this be as and for my LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, hereby revoking all wills and codicils by me at any time heretofore made. FIRST:- I hereby direct my Executrix hereinafter named to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my death as may be practicable, and request that I be buried in the same cemetery where my son DAVID is buried and/or as near to him as is possible. SEC OND: = I hereby give, bequeath and devise unto my sister, ANNA SCHACHTER, of One Thousand (41,000.00) Dollars. THIRD:- I hereby give, bequeath and devise unto my sister, EVA ZIEGELBERG, of One thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars. FOURTH:=- I hereby give, bequeath and devise unto my brother, SAM SCHACHTER, of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars. FIFTH:- I hereby request my executrix hereinafter named to make such provisions for the support and care of my parents as long as they shall live, in sueh amounts as she shall deem suitable and in accordance with her solé discretion. SIXTH:- I have made no provision for any of my four (\) children, MILEOM, ALICE, EDITH and SHERMAN, because I feel that my wife will make suitable provision og them during her life and through her Will upon her death. SEVENTH:- I hereby nominate, constituté and appoint my beloved wife, LILLY SCHACHTER, to be the executrix of this my LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, and direct that she shall not be required to give any bond or security for the faithful per formance of her duties. 4 EIGHTH:- All the rest, residue and remainder of my property and estate, | poth real and pe rsonal, of whatsoever natu acquired before or after the execution o before attempted to be disposed of, the di other cause, shall fail to take effect, my death, I shall have power of testaments unto my beloved wife, LILLY SBHACHTER, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have, his my LAST WILL AND STAMENT. subscribed my name upon the margin of the preceding one : et of pape b tten on one side only. and at the foot of thi typewritten on one side only, subscribed of March, 1936. Subscribed, sealed, published and devlared by the Testator, MARCUS SCHACHTER, as and for his Last Will and Testmant, in our presence, and we, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses this 18th day of April, 1936. Name: CHARLES § ADLER Address: 1002 Foster Age Bklyn Name: LOUIS MENDELSON Address: 755 Kelly St. Bronx NYC State of New York 4 County of New York I, George Loesch, Clerk of the Surrogate's Court oi said county, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of the last will and testament of MARCUS SCHACHTER, DECEASED, admitted to probate JANUARY 11, 1939, and pecorded in liber 165) of wills, page 421 with the original record thereof now remaining in this office, and have found the same to be a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original record. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and effixed the seal of the Surrogate's Court of the County of New York this 7th day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine. George Loesch (lerk of ths Surrogate’s Court. (OFFICIAL SEAL) WILL I, T. Garland Shelton, of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, do make and declare this to be my last will anda testament, hereby revoking any and all wills at any time heretofore made by me. ITEM I I will and direct that my executors herelrafter names shall, out of the eral fund of my estate and 4&s soon as practicable after my death, pay all ny debts, including funeral expenses, cost of a modest monument, tombstone or marker, and including all estate, inheritance, succession, transfer, and other taxes which may be levied against my estate as a whole, against any legacy or devise, or acainst any legatee or devisee under this will. ITEM ITI Il give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Elmina Shelton, all of my domestic property and other tangible personal effects contained in and used in connection with my home and including petty cash, my wearing apparel, personal jewelry, and the automobile used for the comfort and convenience of my family. But this clause shall not be interpreted so as to include money on deposit, stocks, bonds, notes, accounts receivable, and securities of similar nature. ITEM III I give,bequeath and devise the residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal and wheresoever situate, unto Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, of Winston-Salem and Salisbury, North Carolina, IN TRUST however for the following uses and purposes and none other: (a) To hold, manage, exchange, convert, sell, convey, lease, improve, invest, reinvest, and keep my estate invested in such stocks, bonds, or other securities and properties as ahall, from time to time, be approved by the trust investment committee, or other similar committee, of my trustee, To collect the income, interest and profits and to pay over, to my said wife, Elmina Shelton, in monthly or quarterly instalments, all of the net income from this trust estate, except stock dividends which shall be regarded as corpus, for and toward the support, maintenance and reasonable comftrt of my said wife individually during the term of her life and for the support, education and maintenance of my childrei during the term of the trust herein-oreated. My said wit? shall not be accountable to the trustee for proper application of funds paid over to her; neither shall the trustee be responsible nor liable for the proper application by my said wife of féunds paid over to her for the purposes herein stipulated. In the event my said wife shall become incapacitated or in the event other circus stances arise by reason of twitdhit shall appear to the said trustee | eqD TSS ee that distribution of the income from this trust estate to others than my said wife will assure to her and my children the full use ana enjoyment of the benefits hereig then the said trustee is fully authorized and directed to ‘ated tr nak deeds from this trust estate, or such proportion thereof as it shall deem proper, to other m proper, t ) individuals or institutions whom or which the said try stee shall deem proper and ree sponsible in order to accomplish the purposes herein stipulated. (ec) It is my will that each of my children shall be afforded every reason- able opportunity and advantage of advanced education in so far as each of them shall evidence, to the satisfaction of the said trustee and of my said wife during the term of her life, proper inclination and ability to pursue his or her advanced education with a reasonable degree of success. The trustee shall disburse from the general fund of this trust estate such sums as it shall deem necessary to afford to each child opportunity to pursue and complete che usual four-year term of college or university education; nevertheless, in the event a child of rine shall, in the opinion of the trustee, require five years in which to pursue and complete the usual four-year term of college or university education, then the said trustee shall enable the said child to pursue and complete the said term. And in the event a child of mine shall elect to pursue his or her education by a further advanced course of technical or professional training and/or travel at home or abroad, then the said trustee is fully authorized and directed, in its discretion, to advance to or for each child who shall so elect sums succicient to enable the said child to pursue and complete an advarced course of technical or professional training and/or sums sufficient to defray expenses of such travel at home or abpoad as my wife and my trustee shall deem to be reasonable in cost and extent and to contribute to the mental and physical development of each child who shall so elect, and shall charge the aggregate of sums expended to the share of such child and shall deduct th said &ggrecate amount, without interest, from his or her shsre of this trust estate et the time of final distribution. (d) In the event the said trustee shall at any time deesi the income from this trust estate to be ineuffictent, then the said trustee is fully authorized and directed to disburse from the corpus or principal, from time to time, such sums as it shall deem necessary to fully and adequately carry out the foregoing terms and cone ditions of this trust, which terms and conditions shall be interpreted to include disbursements from this general trust estate of sums eufficient to defray expenses of prolonged illness, accident, or other misfortunes which may be suffered by a bene= flelary or peneficiaries herein, and shall include also disbursements es thé trustee shall deem necessary in order to afford to my wife such luxuries and opportunities for travel at home and abroad as aaa request and as the trustee shall deem P@Asonable in cost and extent and to contribute to her welfare and happiness. Nevertheless, sums expended from the corpus o& principal of this trust estate LOW Advanced courses of technical or professional training, expenses of travel at home °F abroad, and for the maintenance of a child of mine after he or she shall, in the ee 2 A AE EE ER I el i A MR Na ea BN RE eS ve so o n e s t Sa n n e ve s n e n r e n s e we n n Sa o 7 opinion of the trustee, have completed his or her college or university = share remaining shall revert and shall be merged tnt he remaining shares . 2 a 4 , QAinir x sn "es training according to the terms herein stipulated, shall be only such suns of this trust estate and shall be controlled as the trustee shall deem necessary to supplement sums available to the : to the terms herein stipulated. In the event said ehila from his or her own labors and from other sources end applicabie mine before he shall have come into ful} possession o } res] a to the purposes aforesaide share of this trust estate ard leavine widow and/or issue surviving, ther (e) Upon the death of my said wife, Elmina Shelton, or when the youngest of : ‘ 5 the said deceased son's share shell continue in trust for the benefit of my children shall have attained the age of twenty-three (23) years, when ae his widow and/or issue; the trustee shall expend, first from income and either event shall last occur, then the trustee shall set aside in special 2 then from principal, such sums as it shall deen nece ; z : « Sums as it sn necessary to support and trust a sum which it shall deem sufficient to afford to all of my children J PI maintain the said deceased son! ‘6 so long as she a a out of this general trust estate the full benefits of technical and proe s wife so long as s remains his widow and to support and educate his issue, and upon the death or remarriage of the fessional training and of travel according to the terms hereinbefore said deceased son's wife, then the residue of his share remaining shall stipulated, and shall divide the residue of this trust estate into as be paid over to his issue, in equal division, as and when they shall have many shares as I shall have children then living and deceased children attained the age of twenty-one (21) years respectively. But upon the death with 4ggug living and counting the widow of a deceased son of mine as his of a son of mine before the termination of the trust as to his share and issur, pay over to each son of mine who shall then have attained the age without widow or issve surviving, or upon the death or remarriage of the of thirty (30) years his respective share of this trust estate, discharged said deceased son's widow and the failure of all of his issue, then the of all trust; provided, that when a son of mine shall have attained the residue of the deceased son's share shall revert and shall be merged into ace of thirty (30) years if he shall fail to have satisfied my trustee that the remaining shares of this trust estate and shall be controlled and/or he is capable and willing to properly manage, conserve and control his : distributed according to the terms herein stipulated. estate, than the share fa’ling to him shall continue in trust for his bene} (f).In the event of serious disagreement between the trustee and the bene- fit and the trustee shall pay over to him only the income from his rese ficiaries wnder this trust, or either of them, as to the full enjoyment pective share until he shall have attained the age of thirty-five (35) by the said beneficiaries, or either of them, of the benefits under this years, when the residue of his share, both principal and income, shall be trust, then the said beneficiaries, or either of them, shall have the right paid over to him, discharged of all trust; continue to hold in trust the appeal to the judge of the judicial district in which the said beneftiary, several shares falling to children then under thirty(30) years of age, dis or beneficiaries, shall reside, and the decision and award of the said burse from the several shares, first from income and then from principal, judge as to the rights of the said beneficiary or beneficiaries under this such sums as the trustee shall deem necessary to supplement sums available trust shall be final, notwithstanding the discretion hereinbefore given to them from their ow labors and from other sources in order to properly to the trustee. support end maintain each child until he or she shall have attained the I appoint mv beloved wife, Elmina M. Shelton, and Wachovia Bank and Trust age of thirty (40) years, when the sidu f a alling to a son 6 y (50) y F yess OF maar F $ Company executors of this my last will and testament, with full power and author¢ sc h i s h a a t e t i b n i h a a p p i n i n a p a e a i s of mine shall be paid over to hi hereinbefore p m according to the terms ity to retain as investments in my estate any and all securities and properties stipulated, But as to the sh ine; one-half © She share Fecting to 6 Cone ee re of which I shall die seized and possessed; nevertheless, full power and author~ thereof shall be paid o1 , , e shall ‘ paid over to the said daughter ag and whee ity 1s hereby conferred upon the said executors to sell and convey both real and have attained the a one-half e age of thirty (430) years, and the remaining Personal property at either public @ private sale and without order of court. thereof shall continue in trust for her benefit and the trustee shall pay over to her only the net income therefrom during the term of her lifes As compensation for its services as co-executor the said Wachovia Bank and Upon the death of a daughter of mine and leaving issue surviving, then Trust Company shall receive 5% of receipts of personal property and of disburse the residue of the said deceased daughter's share remaining shall continue | ments for debts and expenses up to an aggregate sum of $50,000.00, and 24% of in trust for the benefit of her issue and the trustee shall distribute the amount of receipts of personal property and of disbursements for debte end the residue to the said daughter's issue, in equal division, as and when ®xpenses in excess of an aggregate eum of $50,000,003; SBxcept as to proceeds the said issue shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years from life insurance policies payable to my estate, upon which commi selons oe respectively, But upon the death of a daughter of mine and the failure be Only 1%. And as compeneation for its services as trustee the oot a 2 iw if of all of her issue, then the residue of the said deceased daughter'® | Bank & Trust Company shall re o@h | now shown him. purporting to be the last will and testament of T. Garland Shelton that the said T, Garland Shelton in the presence of this deponent, subscribed M day of June, 1940 : \ P the court, upon proceeds from sales of real estate not previously sold by the executors, 5% upon gross annual income up to $10,000.00, and 24% on the amount of gross annual income in excess of $10,000.00. No commissions shall be & llowed to the trustee upon funds or securities received from the executors; nofhshal) commissions be allowed on distribution of either principal or income to or fop beneficiaries hereundere IN WITNESS WHERE T. Garland Shelton, have hereunto subscribed my name ard affixed my seal to this my last will and testament, contained in and written upon five (5) sheets of paper, upon the margin of each of which I have subscribed my name, this the loth day of June, 1930. T,. Garland Shelton (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and de- clared by the said T. Garland Shelton to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us who, in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Hescsie Blankenship (WITNESS) Fred Sheetz (WITNESS ) John A Scott ( SEAL) “O- -O- -O- -0- -0- NORTH CAROLINA, } In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 0 Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of T. Garland Shelton, deceased, is exhibited brfore me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Mrs Elmina M. Shelton and Wachovia Bank and Truat Cos the | executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said T. Garland | Shelton 1s proved by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankensht the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and s®@Y» and oa0 for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writt at the end of said paper-writing now show as aforesaid, and which beara date 0% And the deponent further said, that the said T., Garland Shelton testator afore?) the twenty-third day of April in the year of our Lord, seid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the paper writing 80 subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament» ' a gS es = and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the 6nd of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and tin the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the sata testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponents subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said T, Garland Shelton was of sound mind and Memory, of full ave to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponents: And further these @eponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 16th day of April, 1940, 193_ C.G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Hessite Blankenship (SEAL) John A. Scott _(SEAL) ) before me. ) ) NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of T. Garland Shelton, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. CoG. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 16th day April, 1910 hte tliat tala halalabathte thea didetabelabalaiabadabihalihabalababalabaisbababatabidaleliiabed c~ +f I, Thomas M. Mills, of Statesville, N.0., being of sound and disposing Mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this life, do make publish and de- Clare this to be my last will and testament, as follows: First, after my lawful debts are paid, I give bequeath and devise all my estate of every description to my wife,Nancy Sharpe Mills, and appoint her my executrix.e - Second, In case my wife should die befor me, it is my will that all my estate be added to the Memorial Trust Fund established by her at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NoCo, in memory of our son, Quincy Sharpe Mills, for the benefit of needy students. Third, In the event that my wife should die before me, I appoint Mrs. Mary Sharpe Nooe of Statesville, N.C., executrix of this my last will and testament. Should she die before me, I appoint the American Trust Company of Charlotte, N.Cs, | &8 my executor, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, one thousand nine hundred and In witness whereof, | thirty-eignt, Witnesses Subscribed by Thomas iM. Mills, the testator named in the foregoing will, in the presence of each of us, and at the time of making such subscription the above instry. ment was declared by the said testator to be his last will and testament, ang each of us, at the request of said testator and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, sign our names as witnesses thereto, at the end of the will, Katherine Nooe Knox WB. Knox - O- Of O = } ) In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 0 Before the Clerk. 4& paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas M. Mills, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Nancy Sharpe Mills the executrix therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Thomas M. Mills is proved by the oath and examination of Katherine Nooe Knox and W.B. Knox the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas M. Mills that the said Thomas M. Mills in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show 4s aforesaid, and which hears date of 23rd day of April, 1938 And the deponent further said, that the said Thomas Mi. Mills testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, deciare the said papere writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attest- ing witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sube scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the de ponents subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Thomas Me Mills was of sound mind and memory, of full ake to execute a will, and was not } under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And ; further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 27th day of Nancy Sharpe Mills ( SEAL) April, 1940 before me. ) Katherine Nooe Knox (SEAL) ) 0 C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court W.B. Knox (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. j IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said pape and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Thomas M. Mills, deceas® and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be | pecorded and filed. C.G a + This 27th day of Aprils .19).0 2G. Smith Clerk Supertor Court i on totenethgp gags: : eT Sh Dt. Stat oe het ke be be hs ah i eas ry ole wha cht. ahh Sf.) ro own tings to Minnie A. Knight Devide what I leave with Millard and Oma give Oma the organ when you are done with it give Millard the living roon Suit when you are done with it. give Oma the Old wagon and buggy Sell the range and corn and cotton planters to the 2 boys give Oma half or the Johnson brack of land give Nillard the other on the West end cive Millare the liberty medow when you are don with it, give Oma the Jim Campbell track, When you are done with it. give richards childen twelve $ dollars 50 cts a piece. give Millare 12 acres on east ende of Wooten track of land, give Oma th West end 10 acrese give Johnnie 50 dollars in gold. the rest of give as you think best NORTH CAROLINA, COURT, IREDELL COUNTY CLERK A paper-writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to the last will and testament of J.R. Knight deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Miss Rebecca Mullis, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and ef- @ects, after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Miss Rebecca Mullis , that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said J.R. Knight, having often seen him write, and believe that the name of the said J.R. Knight subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said J.R. Knight And it ts further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the Said J.R. Knight. Rebecca Mullis __ (SEAL) E.eE, Grant (SEAL) I. Ge. Reid ( SBAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7 day of May, A.De, 194% CeGe Smith Ulerk cuperior Vourte | Bibtetes: re NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK It 1s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the enid payer | Writing, ana every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J.R. Mnight, feceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are a o " is - . NS Bon atioal a State of North Caralina Department of Archives and History Raleigh SPLICING AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the following records of hep Ceun7T Y consisting of aes id SS /] beginning with 9 GE “S$ S$ and ending with LACE “Ass have been microfilmed to correct an error in, or to improve the quality of, the original film. The error or the unsatisfactory image or images will be cut out of the original film and the retake beginning and ending as indicated above will be spliced in as a replacement, This is further to certify that the microphotographic processes were accomplished in accordance with Chapters 8-45.1--6-45.4, inclusive, General Statutes of North Carolina, by the undersigned on the date and at the reduc tion ratio indicated below. pte /2~/- 65 Reduction Ratio eS ee W), Meng) Microfilm Camera Operator Witnesses Subseribed by Thomas !’, Mills, the testator named in the foregoing Will, in the of us, and at the time of making such subscription the BS, ] above instry. by the said testator to be his last will an: testament, and each of 34 » ond » W yn ; and he nrec testator and in his presence, an 1 the presence of each request of our names as witnesses thereto, at the end of the Katherine Nooe Knox ee lee BOX he Superior Court, Before the Clerk. surporting to be the last will and testament ofr before me, the undersicned, Clerk harpe Mills the executrix therein mentioned Thomas M,. Mills is proved - Knox the subscribing witnesses depose and s 1d ~h for hims f deposeth and sai witness to the erewriting now m him, purporting to be Thomas M. WV 5s that the said Thomas M. Mills 1 he presence subscribed the end of said paper-writing w shown as aforesaid which hears date of 23rd day of April, Geponent further sald, that the said Thomas ‘f. Mills testator afore- ibscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the sald papere and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and +hereupon subscribe his name at the end of sald will as an attest- at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. wther saith, that at the sald time when the said testator sube- scribed his n née said last will as aforesaid, a: the the deponents subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Thomas ¢ Mills was of sound mind ar¢ memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not unaer any restraint to the knowledge, information or bellef of this deponent: And further these deponents say not ve Severally sworn an ubseribed this 27th day of Nancy Sharpe Mills ( SEAL) April, 1940 vefore me, Katherine Nooe Knox (SAL) Vel Smith, Clerk Superior Court i Knox (SEAL) ‘ee ST ee tenn ORTH CAROLINA, IRELELL COUNTY. IN THE SUPURIOR COURT. it 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Thomas M. Mills, deceased and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to recorded and filed, This 27th day ef Apr: c Mis 27th HAN, OS ARAe RUD, senuassuemrin - Smith Clek Supertor Court. ‘ "eh " ” vere ml Se he 4 nr Ms Md 3 i a i allel to Minnie A. Knight Devide what I leave with s tt give Millard the livin wacon and buggy Sell the ran oma half or the Johnson brack V. Willare the liberty medow wher tracke n you are done Millare 12 acres rive Johr nie jeceased, acquainted with the han and believe that the na the said will itself, and every part JeR. Knight And it is further iaintances witnesses, that the said handwr Said J.P. Knighte Retd te Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, Smith rx cuperior Hesetese, a aiatineeaiiinial NORTH CAROLINA, ) N THE SUPERIOR THE CLERK URT, IREDELL counry 0 BEFORE , . he said paper It 1s therefore. considered and adjudged by the Court that the oo » é re] "Cy Ons Loele —— ts the last will anc testament of this certificate are Jk. Knight, Wilting, and every part thereof’, . + 4 an nec ; , yr examination deceased, and the sare with the foregoing ordered to be Little do the presence now show as as witnesses This the time of' ; subscribed fiant did ness thereto, my last here to affiant subser] That the testator, J.E, Little, recorded and filed. will testament to execute and do as she deems set my hand and seal, this 27th day of Dec. Seal dete. ULtoae Sampbell Nash “O-= =0= <0 <0 “05 |= 0= -0= =<0- OR TH ILINA, JAL LL v ° eee ae + a: os = D.F. Campbell, after being duly sworn, deposes and says: ata That he 1s a subscribing witness to the paper writing now to be the last Will and Testament of 3.2. Little, and that the of this effiant subscribed his name at the end of aforesaid, and which bears da'te of 27 December, 1 this affiant and Jack Nash. -2= a further sayeth that said J.E. testat little, ing his name, as aforesaid, declare the sa thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said Will, as an attesting at the request of, and tn the presence of, the s am ~ 4 Will in the presence of this afftant and the other subscribing witness, This the 7 day of May A.l., 190. stenedereapaeneamnanaenedeniesedicidiintidideiede Aaeded nde tesederdetetin Heater te ited Ate detect Ressetodttihie ati detente as. he : I JE. Little of Irdel County and state of N.C., being of sound mind but considering the unsertainty of life o make, publish ¢& eclair this to be my last will ana testamente First it s m7 ea r sire that ail vy real estate ar personal property insurence anc anything that I ow at my death, I will, devise, give and bequeth to ny beloved wife Hazell Madeline Little, to be hers absolutely in fee simple for ever, eleaving her a trusting her as I do that she ill take t best ca possible of my dear children. Sec at my cear ldren be kept at home if they can be provided for, if not esire atc t them in some od orphanage. Pleas do not seperate then, irde o not have my body embalmed and do not spend mvch in putting me away for it will not me any good and I know you will need more than I can Y¥eave you, I hear by appoint my wife Hazell Madeline Little the sole executex with out -O= shown him purporting wid said J.E. Little in said paper writing 928, and shows thereon or afore salc, did at td paperwriting 8° ; ‘i sx i on ; . afe by him, and exhibited, to be his last Will and Testament, and this wite ald testatore subscribed his name to the aforesaid last Jack Nashy and at the request of the saica - Jack Nash subscribed their names ag attesting witnesses ano 7, "8g f rt} enaveth that at 4 5 11 affiant further s etn t t 5 +} cae ih cs Thi a { i ne z te ta r ri ‘ hi g } said ast 2 2 af eant ‘ 4 ; name to the sai las x ’ 1 reé LLG, ar a the tim j his af — sae 2 IY Sy 7% ing his name as an attesti witness, &s aforesaid, the said J.B. Little we wh Cc a Cc > yr) ww . f'4477 a2 o sound mina ant memory , of 4 ih - 0 ¢é ( 6 a Wil) was - er anv restra t ‘ 1 ry wr r ; Y ay $ 4 a * ad : to the knowledge, information or belie this a ite a 2 This affiant further sayeth that at t time of the : a le said last 13 OV the te stator, + + Fa + Lme af de ts aft + wie » 3 e > “i name as an attesting witness thereto, this affiant was a re t of Iredell Co VY, Subscribed and sworn to before me, the - => - a pp Me S P J r this the 34rd day of May, 1940. tots. Bout Notary Public N eee - : i My commission expires: April end, 19jc. (waAma~pYy oa (NOTARY SEAL) —O— —O— §—O— —O— =o] Ce -0- A paperewriting purportt: to be the last Lis @ testament o she Little, deceased is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the uperior Court for + 1e said county, by Hazel Madeline Little the executrix therein mentioned, a execution thereof by the said J.E. little is proved by the affidavit of U.F. one of the subscribing witnesses, and examination Jack Nash, Mines ft 2 a a a At ‘same and #@7. and each 8udscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly swort doth depose ani S@VY, for , he ing wi ; to the papere-vwriting for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the pap ¢ y , ‘ . and tea 1eYn oF Tittle that tne now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of oes LIttsL 7. T . 1en } -he presence of L.f Said J.2. Little in the presence of thie deponent and in the prese . ] fF said -writing now show as aforesaid, name at the end of saic paper writing nc } December, 1928. C vampbell subscribed his » ‘nd which bears date of 27th day of 2 TAt ; 8 or aforesaid And the deponent further said, that the said J.E. Little testator afor j ar e sald p -writin did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-w!i z = e{ll and testament, and this de= Subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last ¢t ° Penent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting esence of the sald testator. Witness thereto, and at the request of and in .the pr Month ~ en i he« oO a4A z aft “Se cs further saith, that at the aid time when the saig testator last will as aforesali sting witness thereto, Sle seiedetetelodode fr North Carolina Iredell ounty me FePs Dult do hereby male and > this to be my last ment as follows First t is my desire that William and Lucile Dulin share equally in the Givision of my Estate after my just debts are paid. vecond: My Executors heretnafter named shall have the power to sell and dise pese of all real and personal property belonging to my Estate at private or public sale, or they shall have the richt to divide the real and personal property between William & Lucile, if said Executors consider it best to do so. They shall have the richt to sell all or a part or divide all or a part of the property. Third: It 1s my desire thet my Executors shall have the right to hold sald Estate until Williem and Luctle becomes of a e, unless the Creditors of my Estate force a sale and final settlement, Fourth: In the event my net Estate amounts to more than Four Thousand Lollars, I desire to cive Olive Lentz Five Hundred Dollars and an additional 10% percent of all above Four Thousand Dollars. But she shall have no!right to force & sale of my Estate or Settlement of came. Fifth: I hereby appoint Netl s, Sowers and &.F. Munday my executors to execute this will for tie best interest of Creditors and my two childrene This the 8th day of May, 1937, ) (in the Superior before A paper writing, without yill and testament of r.:. Imlin deceased, for probate in open Court by Neil ;< Sower: it is thereupon proved by the oath and said will was found personal safe after of three competent and credible steele and J.E. Scrogg P,P, Dulin, havin; him write, nane of the said ]| subserlbed to and every part thereof, is roved by the evidence of ~ J nae ee ™ a generally known Severally sworn to and subscribed before iprid Paul Hoover Teputy clerk Superior courte NORTH CAROLINA, , {In the Superior Court TREDELL Coun TY ) Before the Clerk It 1s therefore, const: sale paper witing, and every part thereof, is the last will and Dulin, de- i ,kPotanta “ave ovdan ceased, and the same with the foregoing examination an ‘ @ are ordered to be recorded and filed, This the 49 day of April A.I., 1940. Vee o. ith Clerk cuperior Courte #- irreindiiededs Hesbiesieabimtiobinhittebieieedietledieslieestinsiesteiiiek die enbincdiohlopedictede deve sendtet 2 ICE TUE PC ICH VOT ty ason H. Brawley, of Salisbury, Rowan County, orth Carolina, do make s ‘nn ee D Y ir ic ¢ , ; 8 ®nd declare this to be my last will and testame: t, hereby revoking any anc all will st any time heretofore made by mM@e FIRST: I will and direct that my executors hereinafter named shall, out of kines oe oe ya of the general fund of my estate and as soon as practicable after my leath, pay all a modest monument, tombstone or Mm 1 , 7 AR . Y just debta, including fureral expenses, Co: t of 1 ‘her taxes marker and including all estate, inheritance, succession, transfer, and oth iy leg devise, or Which may be levied against my estate as a whole, aval? st any legacy or ’ "gainst any legatee or devisee under this will. fall to the share of my said brother, unto my brothers, J.W. 1 much of my wearing apparel, person: contained in and used in connection with my aprtments and office as they to take for their own use or for distribution by them to my nephews, the sons or ° ” 4 ©Ons of ai t We } ~ > a ~ my deceased brother, Kk. awley, and/or other relatives, THIRD? [ give bequeatli unto Robert V. Brawley, Boyden Brawley, nd Janes rawley, the sons of my deceased Brother, R. Vance rawley, or the survivors of vors of ct “ le ~ a t po S Oo ct o ct oO ‘ “ oO bY 4 be e ) 3 ™ ~~ fh J © e 2 oO ® £ “ . - Q £ bh 2 mn + o + ticab » after iv deat} Tha se Jeqiesat +o om eo 3 nanh : ee ticable after my death, These bequests to my said nephews, which will not represent an equal vision of my estate per stirpes, are limited not from lack of tr terest or affection in anc for said nephews, but are limited on account of the fact that their inheritances or lezreg s from other sources are abundantly succicient to nrovi de for erably in excess of the shares or legacies bequeathed by me to my other relatives, and I have full confidence that my said beloved nephews m - » os JIG WO vr t 1 fy lar or arats ao. 2 ‘7 i + t ; i i will fully understand and appreciate my motives in limiting the amounts o the se C } ee ba d o ~~ bequeath and devise unto The First National Bank of ) ] "thn ar {no he «a of Th! r Whoa a To01} ~ Al ) j } j ‘ortn Carolina, the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars (33 9900.00) in cash or its equiv. alent Sy 72 7 af aeunt + . 4, +] A ‘ $ ~, f? alent in value of sg rities, in the discretion of the Eyecutors and Tru tee, in LOWS Ve , + \y - } i rad urine 29 se « ~ - } however for the followin ses and purposes and none other, to wit: convey, to invest and reinvest ti r principal ther-of in such stocks, bonds, and other securities anc propertles as sg} ( ca) + ¢ ¢ © r ‘ . P Ss Le b 6iL6CT ar "7 rove , fro , t me t O time, by the an La 7 rustee's nvestment }, \ a ._ . (b) To collect the tncome iterest and profits and the net 1 Lncom 9 my brothe ; : ; ncomé to my brother, ooresville, N.c., for and toward his ‘ete Brawley, now of maintenanc support and reanennark , : : ‘ c@, Support and reasonable comfort, or in the event of his incapacity, then ay over the ne Lncome her tnd’ $ $ i } pay ove ene net income to other individuals or institutions who or which the said Tfrustee shall deem to be proper anc responsible, for and toward the support, maintene anc in man CoN ) » rs) . * ® re nee anc reasonable comfort of my saix rother, \.8. Brawley, during the term of his in &%, ne + bk ae (c) In the event the sald Trustee shall at any time deem the income from this trust estate to be Insufficlent, then the said Trustee 18 fully authorized and Clrected to disburse from the corpus or principal, from time to time, sucha sums as Lt sh@ll deem nece such mr ssary to provide for the purposes aforesaid, particularly for necessities as m : ; +tie@s as may arise on account of prolonges iliness, accident or other misfor e shall, tunes whic r suffer 8 ich may be suffered by my sald brother and so long as such necessities 1 i : i - n the pinion of the tru: tec, upon the death of my said brother, then dis per exists ang tribu D ‘esld - thie 4 ribute the residue of this trust estate remaining to and among my next of | kin, stirpese (d) This trust estate herein created shall include such additions as may ees 5 W.2. Brawley, under other provisions of thi yill here inafter stipulated. > a oft x Kp neath ane Ieavi as he . SAua « . FIFTH: I give, bequeath an levise the residue ar remainder of my estate * * w , . anc > mal and wheresoever cittuate eaen 3 : 7 sal ant mersona ar wney sc ve Tuate Into my s - ay ra yoth re Pp , my sister, Mrs. J.1. 3etterly, imanhanhiwte c th Carolins an 'y : . : row of Spartanburg, Louth vay Olina, an rs. che irl, now of harlotte, North eae ana + my hrothers 7 RwA 7 4 oad a teen . varpolina, & to my brothers, <.J. Brawley, Of sancer, .yonling, -2. Brawley, now of Mooresville, North Caroline, J./. Brawley, no ft Greensboro, I rolina ; rolina, and the children of my ceceazed brother, es Crawley, now of NMooresvill 7 t ge : ner stirnes hat its to say 4 Lldreyr f my srolina, per stirpes, that is to Ay & Ltt ec et I is tar « - ” - > tgsue of any § bove named brother or sister now livi ut sho shall ie prior to coming into possession of their respective shar f my a 11) ‘ ie ees ively his, her, or their ceceased parent's are, j e ¢ cof 4% é a brother or sister of minewithout issue rvi C 6, 1 t hare 114 to the said brother or sister shall revert a: e Lstributed to ar among the ree maining shares under this item -f this will. t t c] se all t be rp- rebhed so to include distribution or leé f to 2 : a ldren of v decease rother, K. Vance Prawley. The share falling to my brother, W.P. Brawley, er This 14 of my will shall not be p#id over to my said brother but kia to ec ome 37 ( trust estate hereinbefore created for t ben t rother e1 V of this my last will and testament. I do hereby appoint my Brothers, \.°. Brawley ar oie Brawley, ar irst National “ark of Salisbury, Worth Carolina, executors my last will ar teste ament, with full power and authority to retai vest my est any 4 all securities and properties of which all e Zé ed; vertheless, full power and autt ority is confex red upon the a} executors to sell conveyhot h real ar personal promperty at either court. A aa im wv enti sthharne | As compensation for their services as co-executors my sa PTOUNEPS, Were aced upon the value of services Tawley, shall receive a reasonable commission, ba laa : anid. Pin rendered. And as compensation for its services as co-executorsthe sal irat N } 7 3 ce s anc disbursements of ational Bank shall received 5% on combined re: ipts an Lsbur 3 o Cae ‘ ae ninand ral s and disbursements of personal property up to $50,000.00, 23% on combined receipts a -6uu 500,000.00; except as to receipts from Personal property between $50,000.00 ard s to which the commissions shall life insurance policies payable to my estate, 4: etee the gaia First { / ‘ "no event 1%, And as compensation for Lt: stermined by the “ational Bank shall recoive a reasonable commission, to be cet rmin 7 @ ; ‘a hea xecutors 5% of fzross Curt, upon sales of real estate not previously sold by the e i ‘ gross annual income in a y A - » hnual income tp to 10,000,00, and 24% on the amount of 7 thea 4} 5 { } ds r ®Xcegg of $10,000.00. No commissions shall be allowed to the trustee on funds oO wants be allowed on dis- “curlties received from the executors; neither shall commissions be sown Pibut ion of either principal of income to or for beneficiarlese ii n e t v e s m e n s o e n %. > This is my last w ~ 11 and testament. In @isposi: seem cake iar aa a! es ia iF Be - : Pele : ‘ ane ae ee eee ea ca ia : rie name and affixed my seal to this my last will and testament as (J.Me Morrison), should outlive me he gs ti ie bee es oe ; * 2 © UdaT SQLs +h \ ’ — fr . =e , a J fu n d D nies ee standard Milling Yompany, at Stony Point, ». interest on liberty bonds amowmting | . , imc ing about nine hundred dollars ($900.00). ‘he use of my house on Alexa ig to ce | tt (SEAR) in Statesville, keeping same in good repsir. I also have a half interest 1: dei, aie 3 ry i - 0 t ‘ - a” umnema fee ade cdeae' A gels ee z i {? $ e a ¢ ,le - bli hea > ecl: red property} out oO] incc e€ trom sai ? pes rt’ e if te r his deat all al ve mentione xr + <efid i gia > ae ; : os 4 ‘ ee ae b 14x74 HAG 7 i a ei , , : ne sat &sor - Brawley to be his last will and testamert property is to be livided equally between my four sters (or their heirs), Mrs, fA = Uy 3 $ J “ L? t he presence Or Us WNO, at his re quest and in his presence a seve neber, bDESSLiC * os 4 ° #4 , , ee ee orville ° OY of mv proverty ae ma tr thc ny ~ _ We ee cs 1 4 ‘ ~ * Soa ce 4 ff in any Q%7 94 +} 18fe +9 - . i‘ ME A L 6 presence o each other » have erento subsertibea - fa to De isposeda of nn any way uri e life time f my husbar ‘ oM. pt n, ec alg s witnesses. by hime fh} * ev alione ' i + 5 ™ a i a m o rie This 28 df September, 1943. fue A i a Aaiayiete ‘ah oe ne C. Couchenour (WITNESS) ora Ki : Au ay maak R sa Po. ie i Reese 3 if irnest « Yaylor ( WI Ss) I here a2 ’ ers, Lucy Ki Gs i tratrixese Tc fi yr g IN J i ; 7 Amelio ‘ T c PAAA Tr 1a 3 st q NORTH é.f LI # t, amelila ©, Livengood, Dep. ©.5.C., do hereby certify th forecoing ‘ vets ’ ee Pag dee Prenat ee rcy: | aeons esha f aa ao LIRX ry 70 be a true a correct copy of the Last Will & Testament of Mason H. meen Te ig rawley a eae : vasa z i In the matter of the will wley, ceceased,dated September ll, 1930, as the same is taken from : _ ang comnare tind = ¢ e 2 - . re. 4 ana compared with the original on file in this office, and recorded in oo meres T "ee / fant ° ¢ a 7 ee : 4 7 4 ’ Rec. of Wills 10, Pase 113, The paper writing hereto attached anc purport ¢ r . iti testament of Nora King Morrison, ceceasec, is e» ted me Um . NEA, a 1ASS mr han a 4 se : ; at 2 ; eee SS See Feed Ben Cee ae Mey See Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, by Miss lucy Fine, a and Miss fassie } i * Eyacnutrices there ¢ Sees a chewed ; , Amelia C. Livengood. ss Bessie King, the Executrices t , ana prem arr ey —— i J du Til esti \ VON y proof there of is taken by the oath and examinattior e the f Llowtlr partie - 0 SPSDEIRS Soe oAoR Ao tn Rn cintind niin bet tt Di St Bt St St St 8) Sy 8+ 8s 86 Sy Op Of 85 8h 96 06 Op 87 ty 8 aie Serre OF et CER ODE RE LENORE EDEN E Ma renee ee we ont Nee see ee ete Neve Ve VV ACH MARR eT Je N » Morrison, Vernon Deal, and Miss Bessie King, each being Culy SwOnis and say that they are acquainted with’ the handwrttin, having often seen her write, and they verily believe that the name — id will itself, and e1 King Yorrison, subscribed to the sald wi a3. 9 . the st Yorrison, whose will it purports : y 7 rn Vv . thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Nora Kini to be, further maketh oath, that he J.M. Morrison, one of the affiants, among the valuable papers and effects of the said Nora King Morrison, mmely in a lock box where she had other valuablese that the handwriting of Nora King Affiants, and each of them, further state that the purported will hereto attached, at ¥, *rrison, and the affiants, verily believe “4 ) ul " shen ; said Nora King Morrison subscrivec a nd every part thereof, including the name of nadwriting of the said Nora King Morri sone the en he end thereof, is in the genuine ha WITNESS WHEREOF I, Mason Brawley, have hereunto subscribed my name end affixed my seal to this my last will and testament, this the 11 day of Spet. 1930. '.u. Brawle (SEAL) a ne —— sealed, published and declered by the said 'iason H. Brawley to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as WLt }. Coughenour (WITNESS) Ernest B. Taylor (WITNESS ) I, Amelia C. Livengood, Dep. ©.5.C.e, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of the Last Will & Testament of Mason H, Brawley, deceased,dated September 11, 1930, as the same is taken from and compared with the original on file in this office, and recorded in Rec. of Wills # 10, Page 113. Witness my hand and seal, this 6th day of May, 190. Amelia Ce jadis £ (SEAL) ebbdide tedntidlcs dh tide deee ts dea tsdadndhints cede edbdabetedndetonodidtodinodndinenetisisiniedidedicieted tnieteeleededicti st iittala i * is my (J.M. Morrison), shoul Standard Milling Yompany, hundre 4G Givided equally between my CL P uct Kt} in any way dur LY matter of the will Nora King Morrisone The paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be > last will and testament of Nora King Morrison, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigndd, Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, by Miss lucy King, and Miss Bessie King, the Executrices therein named, ad thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of the following parties: J.M. Morrison, Vernon Deal, and Miss Bessie King, each being duly sworn, depose and say that they are acquainted withtthe handwriting of the said Nors King Morrison, he nam h N having often seen her write, and he name of the said Nora King Morrison, subseribed to the said will, ard the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Nora King Morriso., whose will it purports to be, J.M. Morrison, one of the affiants, further maketh oath, that he found the will ‘mong the valuable papers and effects of the gaid Nora King Morrison, efter her death, namely in a lock box where she had other valuables. Affiants, and each of them, further state that the handwriting of Nora King Morrison, and the affiants, verily believe that the purported will hereto attached, and every part thereof, including the name of said Nora King Morrison subscribed at the end thereof, 1s in the genuine handwriting of the said Nora King Morrison. a ey e l e t s ey . in g e n oe a n a age — JM. Morrison Vernon Deal Bessie King Subseribed and sworn to before me, Q this 30th day of December, 1930. RW. Pearson Clerk of Superior Courte NORTE CAROLINA, p oe In the Supertor Court ALEXANDER COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will Order of Probate of of Nora King Morrison Holograph Will. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the lest will and testament of Nora King Morrison, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open court by Miss Lucy King and Miss Bessie King, the Executri-es therein namedg and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of J.”. Morrison that the said last will was found among the valuable papers and effects of the said Nora King Morrison after her death. And it 1s further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to wit, J.M. Morrison, Vernon Deal, and Miss Bessie King that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Nora King Morrison, having often seen her write, and verily believe that the name of the said Nora King Morrison, subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself and every part thereof, 1s in the handwriting of the said Nora King Morrison. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting 1s generally known to the acquaintances of the said Nora King Morrisone It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of the said Nora King Morrison, and the same is ordered to be recorded and filede This the 30th day of December, 1938. RW. Pearson Clerk of the Superior Vourte NORTH CAROLINA, ALEXANDER COUNTY. ’ } I, RK.eW. Pearson, Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, North | : f q Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing three sheets contain a true, corrects te and perfect copy of the Last Will ad Testament of Nora King Morrison, and the pro wild | thereof, as taken from the original in my office. I further certify that the of Nora King Morrison, and the probate thereof, has been duly recorded in my off300 in Will Book _D_, page 262, and that Mies Lucy King and Miss Bessie King quail as Bxecutrices of the Estate of Nora King Morrison, and on the 20th day of December, 1938, I tssued letters testamentary to them as Executrices of the Estate of Nora King Morrison. In Witness Whereof, I do hereunto affix my hand and official seal, this the lth day of June, 19,0. R.‘). Pearson Clerk of the Supertor Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. It appearing to the satiefaction of the Court exemplification of the record hereinafter mentioned that the Least Will and Testament of Nora King Morrison, a citizen of Alexander County, North Carolina, was duly executed according to the laws of the State of North Carolina, and that the execution of said Will has’ been duly proved according to the laws of North Carolina, and duly probated in Alexander County, North Carolina, and it further appear- ing that Nora King Morrison left real estate in Iredell County, North Carolina; IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, AND ADJUDGED, that the exemplification of the Will of Nora King Morrison, and of its probate in the proper Court of Alexander County, State of North Carolina, and the certificate of K.W. Pearson, Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, be allowed, filed, and recorded in this Court in the same manner as if the origina], and not the copy, had been produced and allowed before the undersigned Clerk. Witness my hand, this lth day of June, 1910. C.G. Smith Mlerk of the cuperior court of .1redell County, North Carolina. SMH Pe-teb an EMPEROR DHT ENTS Medea desta devon test dete teh tote ie tesedonndanionebe tetcdetedode i codasiame ee 37 / Tredell Co. N.C. Feb 13, 1932 I J.P, Quinn In my right mind do hereby will to my sister C.z. Plyler all my prop erty, boath land, and personal, as long 45 she lives, then it goes to my Wephnew Rev C.S. Plyler and his body heirs, and their body heirs, the administrator is to $011 enough of the property to settle all of my outstanding debts if I have anye The administrator 1s to ell enough of the rents and timber,to put a nice tombs- tone, to my grawe, and the grave of my sistere I appoint my Nephew Rev C.S. Plyler my administrator, this my last will and testament. J.P. Quinn C.9.E. Hart C.T, MoNeoly Jee MoCoy “tness em b e r ! At t i r e oe om e n NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J.P.Quinn, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by C.S. Plyler the executor therein mentioned, ard the due execution thereof by the said J.P. Quinn is proved by the oath and examination of J.W. McCoy and C.S.E. Hart the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he ig a subscrining witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J P Quinn that the said J P Quinn in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesald, and which bears date of 14th day of Beby, 1932 And the deponent further said, that the said J P Quinn testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will andtestament, and this de- ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J P Quinn was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: nd further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this llth day of JW. McCoy (SEAL) J ° une, 1940 before me C.P.E. Hart ( SEAL) nm CeoGe Smith Clerk Superior Court ‘(ORTH CAROLINA, 6 j In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. ) It is therefore considered and adjudges by the Court that the said paper-=writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J P Quinn, deceased, ant » same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered so’be recorded and filed. This 11 day of June, 190. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, [REDELL COUNTY. I, M.D. Goodman, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mindy DF ast Considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my * will and testament: FIRST: My Bxecutor hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, meee te the wtahes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into their nands belonging to my Estate. SECOND. It is my Will and Desire that my beloved wife, MARY ALICE GOODMAN, shall have the use of @11 the real and personal pro erty belonging to my Estate, during her natural life, so long as she remains my widow, except- I give and devise to her, my beloved wife, MARY ALICE, and her heirs, in fee simple, (to dispose of as she wishes), TWO VACANT RESIDENT LOTS, located in the E.R. sherrill Court, lying on the East side of the A.T.%.0. Railroad, acjoining the lots of E.E. Sherrill and J.S. Talley, the same belonging to my Estate, AGAIN, In case my Wife should fail, during her life, to receive off the Farm the necessary funds to meet the every day expenses ‘such as tames, livelihood, &ct., It. is my wild and: desire hereby) to.grant-tp my sald wife, Mary Alice, the richt and privilege to sell a TEN ACRE Lot off the home place, for not other purposes, than above named--to pay the taxes on all my property and her support, iffit be consid- ered absolutely necessary by the Executors I name, THIRD. My Will and Desire is, at the death of my wife, Mary Alice, that all the residue of my Estate consisting of Real and Personal Property to be equally div- ded among all of my Children by lst selling any and all the personal property at duction, according to law, by the Executors, named, and dividing the proceeds of said sale equally among all my Ghildren; abd to divide the real estate, also equally, among #11 my children per acre according to valu-ation. FOURTH. Another thing, before my estate 1s divided among my Children, is this, That it is my will and desire that any of my Children who owe me either by note or Sook account, the executors to have the same collected, or deducted from the share of the one who owe said debte FURTHERMORE. In case my widow shov&d desire to change her name of marry again, then and there, immediately, all my estate to be settled up accordingly as set out in the THIRD ARTICLE above, -She then to shar equally with my children, or take a dower, tilch ever she may decode to take. In case my Widow should marry the article SECOND stands as it is unchanged as to the TWO Vacant Lot se —HIFTH. I hereby constitute and appoint W.C. Goodman and Mary Alice Goodman My lwful executors to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last Will and Teste ‘nt, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause hereof=ahere by revoking and detlaring utterly void all other Wills and Testaments oy me therefore made » In witness whereof, I, THE SAID M.D. GOODMAN’ do hereunto set my hand and seal ) day of way, 1928, M.D. Goodman ( SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said M.D. Goodman to be his last MU ang Testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence ( ana 4n the presence of each other), do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. . wey oid i Superior Court, the Clerk. A paperewriting purporting to be the last will and testament of ™ Goodman, Geceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by WC Goodman, one of the executors herein mentioned, and the due Goodman is proved by the oath and execution thereof by the said examination of ; Young and Brown the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he a subscribe ing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of DL Goodman that the said D Goodman in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and » 1938. And the deponent further said, that the said which bears date of day of Goodman testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesald, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this t did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when'the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said M D Goodnan was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under ay restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent; And further these deponents say note SEAL) G.M. Young ( ( SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this 15 day of OCTOBER, 1947 before me. C.H. Brown cA C.G - Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court. LREDELL COUNTY . { It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said pa and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of M.D. yer the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered *? y corded and filed, ourt C.G. Smith, Clerk superior Cou This 15 day of October, 1937, VRB I ee 4\ Goodman, decease’ rl at at state of North Carolina, [redell County. I, Ae Cooper, of the State ar 10 hereby make clare this to be my last Will and Testament follows: Item }]. Subject to the payment of my debts, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Annie Cook Cooper, all of my personal property to be hers absolutely. She shall have the right to continue the operation of the store, if she sees fit in her discretion to do so, or to sell it, with full power of ownership thereof to the same extent as any individual. She shall have the same rtcht as to the Dalry business operated under the name and style of Brookside Dairy, with absolute richt to continue operation of the same or to dispose of the same as she may think beste Item 2. I give, devise anc bequeath unto my said wife, Annie Cook Cooper, all of my real estate for and durins the balance of her natural life only, or widow- hood, and at her death, or remarriace, I give, devise and bequeath the same equal- ly, share and share alike, to all of. my children, Item 4. hereby constitute and appoint my said wife, Annie Cook Cooper, and ny son-in-law, Reuben Rk. Cowles as Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Testeumert, to execute the same and every part thereof according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said A. Cooper, do.hereunto place my hand and seal, this the 16th day of January, 1939. 4. Cooper _(SEAL) Signed, sealed, p: blished and declared by the said A. Cooper to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses. R.A. Collier R.&. Collier Ki. Fleming, W.D. “0= -0= «0= <0= “0= <0= “0- =0- NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court, Before the Clerke IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of A. Cooper, Geceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Annie Cook Cooper and Reuben R. Cowles the executors therein mentioned, and the due emecution thereof by the said A. Cooper is proved by the Oath and examination of Robert A. Collier and Dr. F,R. Fleming the subscribing wit- "@8ses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself de- beseth ana saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show Dim, Cooper thet the said A, purporting to be the last will and testament of A. Pooper in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said Mber-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 16th day of January Ana the deponent further said, that the said A. Cooper testatoriaforesata ai, 7 the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said Paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attest tng witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said teste. tor. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testa. tor subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said A. Cooper was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, ang was 1 information or belief of this de- ponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 17th day off RaGe Collier _—(SBAL) y July, 190, before me, F.R. Fleming, M.D.(SEAL) C.Ge Smith, Clerk Superior Court WORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of A. Cooper, deceased, and the same with the foregoing eryamination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C.G. Smithy Clerk Superior Court This 17 day of July, 190. ae Shenk al eal al nell os Se ae . LTE Te ITT rope ernmte = WILL AND TESTAMENT NOKTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Fannie Niblock, being of sound mind and disposing memory, 0 make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills at any time made by me. FIRST: I will that my body be given a decent burial, and that ail ay just debts be paid from the first moneys coming to the hands of my executrix herér inafter named, SECOND: I will, devise and bequeath all my property, both personal and real, to be equally divided among my children as follows: William N. Niblock, Thomas E, Niblock, Naomi (Niblock) Fleming, Clifton C- Niblock, Bird (Niblock) Crowell, and Nancy §N{block) Pennington. If any of the above obil- dren die prior to my death, then in that case I will that their share shall be equally divided among their children. I have not willed Ruth (Niblock) Hays any of my property. If there 1s above $1000.00 per share of the six (6) shares above mentioned in this last will and testament, then I will that Ruth (Niblock) Hayé shall share equally with the other children in the raminder of my estate, %° k) Ruth (Niblock) Hays has slready received $1000.00 from my estate. Linda (NSD20E% Severally gworn and subscribed this 2ist Couch has alreacy received a sett] w live, which constitutes I do hereby will, const! Couch, my sole executrix of this my last she not be required to sive bond In testimony whereof I lst. day of May, 1959. Fannie Niblock Signed by the said Fannie Niblock, as h 9 2493 and tanteamar the presence of us, who eat her request and in her r and in the ence of one another have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesseSe + /LOUNESS _John T. Gillespie a wets sg “O—= =“O= -O0= -0- -O~ =O In the Superior Court, the Clerke Before A Paper-writing purporting to be the last will ar testament of Fanntle Niblock, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersicned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Cliftor Niblock a1 the due execution thereof by the said Fannie Niblock is proved by the oath and examination of Je4. Gunn and John T. Gillespie the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself leposeth and saith, that he ts a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Fannie Niblock that the said Fannie Niblock in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his mame at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of lst day of May, 1939. And the deponent further sald, that the said Fannie Niblock testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by hin and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subseribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name 6s attesting witness thereto, as sforesaid, the said Fannie Niblock was of sowd mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note John {. Gillespie (SEAL) day of January, 190 before me. JA. Gunn (SEAL) C.G, Smith, Clerk Superior Court ee e ee ae [ORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the saig paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Fannie Niblock , eceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. cin . t ’ ¢ : ae = ~%. Smith, Clerk Supertor Court his 4lst day of January, 19,0. ope IEPA NT IO HIE TM MMT HM IES HH Toe Hee Ket Roe Helle eteeeiet ttle Lackey Johnson being in sound mind & knowing the uncertainty of live do hearwith will and bequeath my home on West Bell St to my dauchter Blanche Lackey Powell *« her husband £.J. Powell so long as they live & if they see cause to sell or trade it in an they in do so but at their death the property wherever it is > go to my son Cha 2 C. Lackey « his heirs, This my last Mattie Lackey Johnson In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk A paper-writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will testament of Mattie Lackey Johnson deceased, is exhibited for probate in Open Court by Mrs Blanche Lackey Powell, daughter therein named3 and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs Blanche L Powell, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to- wit: Mayme Keavis, Bessie Smith and Yrs S Clarke, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Mattle Lackey Johnson, having often seen him write, end verily believe that the name of the said Mattie Lackey Johnson subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the bande writing of the said Mattie Lackey Johnson And it further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said Mattie Lackey Johnson Blanche Lackey Powe? (SEAL) Vayme Reavis (SEAL) Bessie Smith ( SEAL) Mrs S A Clarke (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 9 day of July A Des 1906 C.3. Smith cite Clerk Tupertfor Court. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superlor Court, LKEDELL County. Before the Clerk rare ft , ) £3 aA ss 3 therefore, considered an: eases {ting and every part thereof, Lackey ard the same are ordered to be recorded an: This the ‘ day of July Al *, 4 ipseaedonessodoiede SONA IN TF CI FEN Te Foe Heder hipee shy r4rewe UbLN say, ry S f | I, O. GC. Austin, of this my last WILL AND TESTA sitions heretofore made by me. FIRST: I desire and direct thé ary expenses shall, in the first place be paid come into the hands of my Executor and Executrix hereinafter SECOND: T6 my wife, Julia A Austin, I devise and property, real estate, personal, and mixed to have and to use term of her natural lifetime with full power to dispose of such real estate and personal property or moneys as may be necessary for her comfortable maintenance and support, but if at the time of her death she is seized of any property hereby devised or bequeathed to her, or acquired in substitution therefor, then I devise and bequeath such remaining property, real estate, personal and mixed to my three sons and two sisters, as follows: (4) to my son 1 Austins (4) to my son k.L. sustins (+) to my son J.K. Austin; (1/8) to my sister L.’. Austin; (1/8) to my sister C.M. Austin, but if either of my sisters should die before my wife Julia A. austin then the sister of mine surviving Julia ustin shall get a share equal te that of either of my sons, but in case both of my sisters should dle before Julia A, Austin, then the part of my estate that wovld have gone to them by this mill is to be qually divided between my three sons mentioned abovee THIRD: I hereby constitute and appoint my son 7.". Austin and my wife, ZUIRD? i f, » + and ) hoe 7 . Julia a, Austin, my Executor and Executrix to all tntents and purposes to execute this my last WILL AND TESTAMENT according to the time inter t and meaning of the Same, ind {f for any reason either of them cannot serve at the time of my death the other 's to have the full poser to execute this will, md I direct they as my Executor and ixe¢ itrix shall be exempt from giving any surety or suretied upon their official bond, In WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my lest cere aetoeesinitntenrmmannnenmasanan ee hem eee ~ on the margin SLL AND TESTAMENT contained in and written upon tvo sheets of paper, up g 0 » f each of which [ have gubscribed my name. Thies the 2nd day of May, 1932.6 0.C. Austin (SEAL) 0.0. Aue 2U 4 , wise del — eee [GNED, SH#ALED and PUBLISHED and DECLARED by the said 0.C. Austin to be his last WILL AND TESTAMENT in the presence of us who at his request and in his Prese Senece and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names ag witnesses . eos hereto, the day and year last above written. Residing at * Statesville, N.C. Residing at Statesville, N.C. In the Before the Superior Court, Clerk. irporting to be the last will and testament of 0.C. Austi before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court fop B. Austin is proved by the oath and examination of J.\. Sharpe Stevenson the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth de. each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him purporting to be the last will and testa. ment of O.C. Austin that the said 0.C. Austin in the presence of this deponent, bscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 2nd day of May, 1932. And the de;onent further said, that the said 0.C. Austin testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this jeponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatore And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said 0.0. Austin was of and was not under any sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, restraint to the knowledge, information or bellef of this deponent: And further these deponents say note ( SAL) (SEAL) ( SEAL) eect Severally sworn and subscribed this 3 day of Austin Auge 1940, before me . Stevenson C.G. Smith , Clerk Superior Court Sharpe 2m NORTH CAROLINA, In the Supertor Court IREDELL COUNTY, ' y bg wwriting, eased, end It 1s therefore considersd and adjudged by the Court that the said pape and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of 0.C. Austin, dec the same with the forecoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be 78° corded and filed, G. 5 - Superior Court This 3 day of Aug, 190. CC ‘mith, Clerk Supe Coury teterernsmertese ty © ape sees ' cenareere eae “‘togegeertrergy aie a ee Lt ese ee teete ete er Bt \\ 4 y a 1 JR. Abernethy being of 4 ost © sounc li ‘ ma Ke Chis ly ast y 5 1 : 9 ectamer t bequeath to fhe Presbyterian Church U.S. The SS8outher: vtarian give and The One Half interest in the ©.1'. Abernethy tre church et of land One Half to Foreign Missionge *One Half to Presbyterial neord Presbytery. ) : mye-eighth interest in the Abernethy Bro: House an ( in the Town of Taylors- yille N.C. One Half to the Anuity Fund of the Presbvtertan presbyterian Church, One Half to Barium Springs } apernethy One Half interest in the 4A.). Church in the U.S pha Home. To M. A. Abernethy House and lot in the Southem Statesville, N.C. To the heirs of Vrs. Rhoda Five Eights interest in the E.8. Stewart Tract fracts adjoining The Residue "of all" property owed by me at claims are paid to Shiloh Church One Half te@ward support of a Pastor One Mme Half to Benevolence Not over one tenth to be paid yearly Hxecutor This the 25th day of March 1939. -O- -O- In the Before the Superior Clerk ourt, A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses the last will for probate in open Court and testament of J.R. Abernethy deceased, is exhibited by M.A. Abernethy the executor therein nameds and it is thereupon proved by the that the said will was found among the Oath and examination of M.A. Abernethy, valuable papers and effects, of the said J.it, Abernethyfor safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: J.As Knox, John G. Knox and L.G. Jones, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said J.N. Abernethy, having often seen ‘ccribed 7 him write, and verily believe that the name of the said J.R. Abernethy sub: to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said J.R. Abernethy And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally mown to the acquaintances of the said J.R. Abernethy. M.A. Abernethy (SEAL) JeA. Knox (SEAL) JOHN G. Knox (SEAL) Jones (SEAL) LG ° Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 9th day of August A.D., 190. Paul Hoover Seputy C er Ourvte Super Lor a NORTH CAROLIN sandy In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk aged by the Court that the said paper writing, IREDELL Counry ) It 1s therefore considered and adju and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J.R. Abernethy, deceased, Fn tion and this certificate are ordered to be athe same with the foregoing examina Mcorded and filed. ee ee ee = my = his the 9th day of August, A.! This >, 19,0. 2 na the due execution thereof by the said 19 ys fo : = : and t y the said ‘rs, J.L.( Kate ) Kimball, deceased, a omit is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superlor Court for said C.G,. Smith perloyr OV ¢ Clerk Superior Court, ' 2 : . Jom A. S he herein mentioned county, by John A cott the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution by the said Mr oad K >) Kimba co wane a” th ae er : FRIIS IEEE REIS Sardine tetedree UMA IPE TOT EO Me ote Tee ON Tete Hele te i dete Sidedishes there of yt Se JL. ( Kate ) Kimball is proved b 7 e h and examination en ete of T.V. Goode and J.L. Pressly the subseribine witnesses thereto: ies ae State of North Carolina. €é witnesses thereto: who being 2.4 ° duly sworn doth depose and say, each for himself deposeth and sait i ms Iredell County. p h and saith, that hs is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show him, purpopting to be the S. Kimball, of the State and County aforesaid, being of - 5 4 } ; last will and testament of Irs. J.L. (Kate) Kimball in the presenc 3 Ri a emory, byt realizing the uncertainty of life, do hereby : : os the presence of this de “d e ‘3 onent, subscribed her name at the end of saidepaperwritine noy s afc this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and fom r : pay 1 now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 40th day of May, 193%. And the deponent further said, that the said ‘rs. J.L. Kimball testatrix Item l. : aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts as som as : : i s paperewriting so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testae practical after my death, together with the costs of my last illness and funeral, 7 Z ‘a ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will [tem <e y as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in tle presence of the bject to the payment of my debts and the administration of my estate, said testatrix. And this deponent further saith, that the said time when the and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property of whatever said testator subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the and wherever situated, unto my son, Gordon Kimball, to be his absolute time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Baid Mrs. J.L. (Kate) Kimball was of sound mind and memory, Item 4-6 of full age to execute a will, snd was not under any restraint to the knowledge, I hereby constitute and appoint my personal attorney, John A. Scott, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Esqe, Executor of this my last Will and Testament to execute the same and every Severally sworn and subscribed this 27 day of P3V~e Goode . SEAL) part thereof according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other December, 1939 before mee y Jel. Pressley (SHAL) wills and testaments by me heretofore madée sg , m ce John A. Scot SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEKEOF, I, the said Mrs. Kate S. Kimball, have hereunto ! @..G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court placed my hand and s this the 40th day of May, 1938. : NORTH CAROLINA, Mrs J.L. Kimball ( SEAL) ad mm the Saperier Sorts Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mrs. Kate S. Kimball It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said papere is the last will and testament of Mrs. J.L. (Kate) to be her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and writing, and every part thereof, in her presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our Kimball, deceased, and the same whth the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede Qn ~ names as witnesses, smith, Clerk Superior Court a 7 Goode T.L. Pressley This 27 day of December, 1939¢ SHIeheibestedistleteti-titi-titistI- SHINICHI ie tee eed a cant NORTH CAROLINA, 4 a In the Superior Court IREDELL COUNTY. J Before Wis Clerke ; . L A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mre cm clerk of the (Kate) Kimball, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, nentionedr finde Superior Court for said county, by John A. Scott the executor therein This the 9th day of August, A.D., 190. C.Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court, Sete HRT REHM HEIDI EHTEL ITED ide Seiten Fete ete tede tebe de telah eideaud sa: ys KARAT I 4 € ° 4 +” Fe Tee ete tote 3 Ob ite tiled ethmende a State of North Carolina. Iredell County. . . a 4 mhao h gS » £ : P S a I, Mrs. Kate S. Kimball, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, byt realizing the uncertainty of life, do hereby ake, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and fom as follows, viz: Item l. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts eas soon as practical after my death, together with the costs of my last illness and funeral, Ttem 25 Subject to the payment of my debts and the administration of my estete, I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property of whatever nature or kind and wherever situated, unto my son, Gordon Kimball, to be his absolute ly and in fee simple, Item 4-6 I hereby constitute and appoint my personal attorney, John A, Scott, Esqe, Executor of this my last Will and Testament to execute the same and every part thereof according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills and testaments by me heretofore madée [N WITNESS WHERLOF, I, the said Mrs. Kate S. Kimball, have hereunto placed my hand and seal, this the 30th day of May, 1938. Mrs J.L. Kimball ( SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mrs. Kate S. Kimball to be héer last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses, T.V. Goode Bele Pressley NORTH CAROLINA, § In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Closit t of Mrg Jele clerk of tt Superior Court for sata county, by John A. Scott the executor therein peat A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testamen (Kate) Kimball, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, as re na ae f hx -h aia . x ( vw — Zo and the due execution thereof by the said vrs. J.L.( Kate) Kimball, deceased, is exhibited before me, the wndersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said } g a +, : ° “ ‘a a county, by John A. Scott the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution ne thereof by the said Mrs. J.L. rroved by the oath and examination of T.V. Goode and Z.L. Pressly the subseribing duly sworn doth depose and say, each for himself deposeth and is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now showm him, purpopting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. J.L. (Kate) Kimball in the presence of this dee ponent, subscribed her name at the end of saidepaperwriting now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 30th day of May, 1930. And the deponent further said, that the said irs. J.L. Kimball testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paperewriting so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testa- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in tle presence of the said testatrix. And this deponent further saith, that the said time when the said testator subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Baid Mrs. J.L. (Kate) Kimball was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, ond was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 27 day of LT,V. Goode . (SEAL) JL. Pressley (SEAL) John A. Scott SEAL) December, 1949 before mee 0 @e.Ge Smith, Clerk Superior Court IORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Courte IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said papere writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mrs. J.L. (Kate) Kimball, deceased, and the same whth the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede 0.G weitTe smith, Clerk Superior Court This 27 day of December, 19396 > Ss. Bray y do make and publish ; a a : I, RS. Brawley do m publish this my last will ang testimony as follows: ‘ ; wife Idea Celes srawley my hom , rh _ 1 will to my te Brawley my homeplace of 45 acres, and all the personal propsery thereone witness my hand and Seal. ] e Xx Brawle y reefer nark Witness who signed in his presence and at his requeste L . C ° B oyd - te nec Reb, Eucdy -“O- =O “O- =-0- -0- <0 -0= -0- -0- <0- WORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. ) Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of R.S. Brawley, deceased, is exhibited before mé, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said sounty, by Ida Celeste Brawley, wife of R.S. Brawley, and the due execution thereof by the said R.S. Brawley is proved by the oath and examination of L.C. Boyd and R.&. Eudy the subscri>ing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of R.S. Brawley that the said R.S. Brawley in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 23rd day of June, 1937 And the deponent further said, that the said K.S. Brawley testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writ- ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting Witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. testator sube 4nd this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said R.S. Braw- ley was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under ‘ny restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Ida Celeste Brawley (SEAL) LeC. Boyé ' (SEAL) RE. Eudy (SEAL) Severall sworn and subscribed this ith day of September, 190 before me. J Co. Smith, Clerk Superior Court a NORTH CAROLI NA, , ; the Superior Court. TREDELL COUNTY. - " It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, "nd every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of R.°. Brawley, deceased, “nd the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede C.G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 5th day of September, 19,0. bee hea cra rea et 1 Te ee eae S88 ee ror ep tee a parolina, VOuUN TY e James Clore, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but con. he uncertainty of my earthly existance, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament: First: Wy Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, sultable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses to. cether with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estatee Second: I give and bequeath all of my property, both real and personal to larvey Clore, Narvin Clore, Martha Clore, LelaClore and Ade Clore Jones, share and share alike, Third: I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved son, Harvey Clore, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will md testament ac- cording to the true intent and meariing of the same, and avery part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterrly void all other wills and testaments by me here- tofors madeée In Witness Whereof, I, the said James Clore, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 23rd. day of August, 19,0. his James X Clore mar Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said James Clore, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence 40 § subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, John C. Sharpe A.W, Johnson Mrs. Ola Baker Ef. Deitz -O=- <—OH =O = -O- ~O-= -O- -O- -O«- -O=- NORTH CAROLINA, In the Su erior Court,, Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James Clones ” ceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for sale County, by Harvey Clore the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said James Clore is proved by the oath and examination of John c snarpe, 4 Ww ( duly Johnson, Wrs Ola Baker & E E Deitg the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he 18 ® last will subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the and testament of James Clore that the said deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writine ae afores said, and which bears cate of 24rd day of August, 190 And the deponent further said, tha testator aforesaid at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testa ent, did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attestin; thereto, and at the request of and in the presence testator, deponent further saith, that at the said time when th testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's sub- scribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as afo aid the said James Clore was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute wil ar was not under any restraing to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponént: And further y note these deponents sa Severally sworn and subscribed this 25 day of 9 de Sharpe __ (SEA September, 19,0 before me. Deitz ( SEAL) C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court ) A.W. Johnson (SEAL) Mrs Ola Baker (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA 1 CAROLINA, In the Superior Courte IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of James Clore, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be re- corded and filed Cod. Smith, Clerk Superior Court mm Q . This 28th day of Septe, 1940 Tint tee tite ier tei iinibiededeiedeieditedesedeliete dente iedetienote Heli ded ete te tete Benes onodode dene sedis te % North Carolina-Iredell County. l, W.M. H Oltshouser of the aforesaid county and State, do make and deciare this my last will md testament. First ly executor hereinafter named shall pey all funeral expenses and debts out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. Second I give and devise to my wife, Clara Vistoris Holtshouser, my sbore house and lot in containing 71 acres, for her natural life in Mooresville, N.C and my Christie farm, 9 Satisfaction of her dower in all my lands and after her death to be divided among my Nine children share and share alike, per stirpes and not per capita, Third I give and bequeath to my wife, Clara Victoria Holtshouser, my personal property to be hers absolutely. I am doing this upon the condition that she turn over to my Mooresville Council # 89 *ecutor the $500.00 Funeral Benefit which I now carry in 476 oo wf a by him in the payment of debts In the h é } j Ire O-WeA.Me, to DO use y t pay yy . v event she Goes not deponent further saith, that at the said time when the sd d testator subscribed | 3 3 . : , ere nab ‘fe men * one 2 sh ; ame to t gaic 1 Ss t wil as af or esaid, anc the tin 6 of th e € t 1 t } i 2 LY m1 t C all he a o ‘ i ; sc Qi ponen 8 sude IY y exéec ut or for t l i Ss pul pose a 4 he 7 500,00 which I nov carry n the le O slek ecribing ame as attes > —~oeo 7 I ‘> f re aC “ . a i t J } hi s nam t ng wit e t ere to as a sai , Lat . La shall be used to pay my burial expenses and any part thereof not so used shal 20 to ' Holtshouser was Of sound mind and mempry, of full ace to execute a will, end was not under any restraint to the lmowledge, information or belief of this deponent: Fourth ind further these deponents say note income from my real estate is not sufficient to support my wife, severatly sworn and subscribed this 10th da: then my executor hereinafter named is authorized md directed to sell or mortgage of October, 190 before me. d said real estate, and to execute the necessary conveyances, and to apply the prow 1.4. Smith, Clerk Superior ceeds, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the proper and adequate support ‘my wife, Clera Victoria Holtshouser. I direct that in the event it becomes nec. ae ee Se NORTH CAROLINA, § essary to sell or mortgage the real estate that the property in Mooresville be used In the Superior Court . IREDELL COUNTY. 9 first for this purpose. It is therefore consicered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- Fifth eg pa : 7 7 witing, and every part thereof, is the last will md testament of | Holtshouser, I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Grover H. Holtshouser, my executor to execute ; ; ; deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are this my last will and testament, hereby revoking any other will or willis heretofore ordered to be recorded and filed. mace by mee C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 13th day of March This 10th day of Oct, 190. his ' wv TY cm oe he . ae ts a be ee he oe a os 8 ia eee ‘ . dis on ne hi ek a . was nis ee ake er ete ne ee eee ee as on ee theliie f Holt sh ouser ( ee SAL) Tene ee ree cre orre mye mers mine em este Re Se > OMe I Hee WIE HE FODETE VEE I GOVE UOTE TFET FE WC TEEN REDE DOVE IONE TE DOE TE We Oe Be BOTT Te mark se WORTH CAROLINA B sealed, published and declared by the said W."%. Holtshouser to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence I, Alice Sowers, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncer- and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witresses theret0Os tainty of my earthly existence, do make, publish, and declare this my last will and teste Geoe Ke. Brown WitnesseSe ament, hereby revoking all wills and testamentary disposition heretofore made by mé.e AL. Starr FIBSTs I desire that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expen= %s shall in the first place be paid out of the first moneys coming into the hands of NORTH CAROLINA, ) 3 wy Executor, hereinafter named. : In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. ) Before the Clerk. SECOND: I desire that my Executor, hereinafter named, shall erect a suit- A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of W ! Holtshouser able monument to my grave if there is sufficient assets in my estate to pay for the deceased is exhibited before me, the wndersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for sald & Same ¢ county, by Grover H Holtshouser the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution THIRD: I devise and bequeath to Beatrice Taylor the sum of $100.00, if . 0 thereof by the said W M Holtshouser is proved by the oath and examination of Geo. R Bre there is sufficient in my estate to pay the same after paying my just debts and erect~ and 8s I give this to her to repay her for her care of me during & A L Starr the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth de pose {ng a monument to my graves and esch for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the » ty last iliness. r writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of W ™ Holt shousé FOURTH: I devise and bequeath to my four brothers and sisters, namely, Oni, that the said W M Holtshouser in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his 1am Hj Jom, annie, and Effie, the sum of $25.00 each, this to be pald them after the payment th ; at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 18 m tf the $100.00 heretofore bequeathed to Beatrice Taylore day of March, 1938, FIFTH: All the rest and residue of my property, real, personal and mixed, And the deponent further said, that the said WM Holtshouser testator afpresalé wii, devise and bequeath to my four nepyews, Carl, Ralph, Neil, md Flake Sowers, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing 60 be theirs in fee simple absolute. I do this pecause that during my lifetime they so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will andtestament, and this 4e* MVE allowed me to use their on-Kalf tndivided interest in the home and farm upon which gwvite T live, and eh! ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attestin ad appoint Neil S. Sowers my Executor to exe a ness thereto, and at the request of md in the presence of the said testatore SIXTH: I hereby constitute an 17S ecutor to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent ang meaning of the same, with full power to sell, dispose of, md make title to any persea. al property or real property without an order of Court in as full and ample a manner aq; could if I were livinge : In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, to this my last wilt an testament, this the 22 day of August, 194.0. JESSIE E ENT ’ £be City P OWI lkes-Barre, Luzerne Alice Sowers (SEAL) Pennsylvanie, being of sound mind, Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Alice Sowers to be her last wi 4 papetten Soe Spotare this my last will fra testament, in our presence, who at her request, and in her presence, and in the Presence void all other wills by me at any time heretofore of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, This 22 day of August, 1910 uve W.V. Wilhelm Residing at Statesville, N.c, ; I give and bequeath to Jesse Lentz, on : f Statesville r 2 3 ' enlarge mennaiee —— 2 Carolyn cariton Residing at Statesville, N.c. North Carolina, the sum of Five Hundred (*%500,) ~O- -O-= -~O-e “O~ -O- -O«- =-O-=- -O- ~O- NA, ( In the Superior Court, I give and bequeath to Henrietta Lentz, of Sa ‘North 6arolina, INTY, i] Before the Clerk. - ht the sum of Two Hundre@ ({:200) Dollars, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Alice Sowers, decease 2 2S oc . exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by : aye ee I give and bequeath to Fred Keiss, of Vilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, eil S. Sowers the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said F a ; sum of Two Hundred (%$200.) Dollars. Alice Sowers is proved by the oath and examination of W.V. Wilhelm & Carolyn Carlton the subscribinz witnesses thereto: who bein duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shomm™ : st a : ? - P I give, devise and bequeath to my sister, Harriett ". Lentz, him yurporting to be the last will and testament of Alice Sowers that the said Aliee Soverg ae . ; all the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing no - : 7 La n WW a NM Tan ! } +} P a > A shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 22nd day of August, 190 In case of my sister Harriet M. Lentz' death before or at the same And the deponent further said, that the said Alice Sowers testator aforesaid did, # time as my death, I give, devise and bequeath to the \iners bank of Wilkes- the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing bo subscrived by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent ee v0 subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at we i ; ‘ quest of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that im the payment of the above special legacied, in trust, however, to pay the in- at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforee . es aioe n ; said, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, come thereof to or for the support of my sister, Caroline Lentz Gillman, as aforesaid, the said Alice Sowers was of sound mind and mempr of full age to execute &w E : mie and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information belief of this deponest: long as she lives, and at her death, I direct the said Trustee to pay One And further these deponents say not. Barre all the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed, after Thousand ($1,000) Dollars each to Sarah Gillman and Lillian Gillman, Step- Sev j | ‘ WN : Q SEAL) everally sworn and subscribed this lth day of Neil S. Sowers (SE daughters of my sister Caroline Lentz Gillman, and to pay all the rest and WeV , SEAL) | October, 1940 before me. WV. Wilhe im ( residue of the estate to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions and f 4 . Cay , q SEAL) Mildred Patterson, DeputyClerk Superior Court Carolyn Carlton ( the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church, share and share alike, I direct and ampower the said Trustee to sell and convey all the NORTH CAROLINA, 9 b r u W) rea te ; , as T tee contract, deed or other- vie yeas te. ie Sibeesie Cie: l estate above devised to it as Trus » OY , IREDELL COUNTY. ) Wise, as fully as I might have done if living. and It 1s theretore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paperewritings and the every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Alice Sowers, deceased, and sane with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded filed, C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior court This 1\th day of Oct., 190. " SPER SEY Bearer er Teer eye lnN em DENT grORETER ara Fee eae reyes a reennwnnvvennnnnn. nee ee == ~~ « “~ witnesses to the above and foregoing last will ane testament of Jessie } Lentz of he City of WilkeseRarre Luzerne Coun 1 Stai ) vs , the City EC 1¢ County and State of Pennsylvania, deceased, who, wr I name ard appoint my ‘er, Harriet M. Lentz, as Executor of ¥: u worn according aw eay hea wa oa ache soe ee - last will and testament, being duly s = to law, says he was present and saw and heard Jessie E. ’ > ig a 177 2 2 5 . = . ‘ I, I name and appoint the Miners Bank of Wilkes-Barre as Executor Lentz testratrix, sien, seal, publish, pronounce and declared the foregoing instry- : 1t riting as and for her las will and stamen eae 43 : . my last will and testament. ment of wr her last will and testament, and that at the time of so doing she was of sound mind, memory and understarding, to the best of her knowledge . a‘ an lief, and that she did sis er name aa Pee, erent oy ean er ee yg ; ESS my hend and seal, the 21st day of January 192). and belief, she did sign her name as a subscribing witness ir the presence sot he of Mary L. Reed and in» the presence and at the request of said testatrix (SEAL) ‘ Sworn and subscribed before me the day and ) s/ F. Pauline Wolf year above written. Stanley NM. Yetter Registere ‘ned, sealed, published and declared by the above named Jessie Edward N. Noll Deputy. and for her last will md testament, in the presence of us, request, in her presence,and in the presence of each other, hae ii hereunto set our names as witnesses, the day and year aforesaid, 28 Register's Office, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., December Ist 1920 This day, before me, Stanley M. Yetter, Register of Wills, in and for the county aforesaid, personally came Daisy Hoover Lloyd 29 Susquehanna Ste, Wilkes-Barre, Pas who being duly sworn according to law,says that she was well acquainted with Mary Le Reed late atresident of the City of Wilkes-Barre in the county of Luzerne State of Penna. who was one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Jessie E. Lentz late of the City of Wilkes-Darre Luzerne County, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased, that she is familiar with the handwriting of s&id Mary L. Reed having frequently seen him write his own name, as well as other matters; that the said Mary L. Reed is now deceased. that she has carefully examined the Signature of Mary Le Reed to the aforesaid Last Will and Testament dated the 21 day of January A.D. 192: and verily believes the same to be in the own proper hand- writing of said Mary L. Reed Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. S a a { ris te tanley M. Yetter Register /s/ DAISY HOOVER LLOYD Archie Wolfe Deputy LUZERNE COUNTY, SS: 1st day of December 1928; having considered the testi- AND NOW, TO WIT, This day, before me, Stanl v. Yetter o ] s, in and for ’ ’ nley Yetter, Keister of Wills, in I do adjudge the foregoing mony offered in this case and filed the same of record, the county aforesaid, personally came F, Pauline Wolfe one of the subscribing writing to be duly proved as the last Will and Testament of the said Jessie E,bentz now deceased, and as sich I do enter the same of record according to law.e /a/ STANLEY M. YETTER Register /s/ ARCHIE WOLFE be puty a 3 he above and forecoing st wil” na ee Bcc > . witnesses to t © a foregoing last will and testament of Jessie F. Lentz of wr f ; : cf Wilke sb2 Ze ent : cane I name ard appoint my sister, Harriet M. Lentz, as Executor of the City of WilkeseParre Luzerne County and State of Pennsylvania, deceased, who, « , : Le All ror eceordinge , — ie nee ses a ‘ i : my last will and testament, or if she should die before or at the same being duly sworn according to law, says he was present and saw and heard Jessie E. testratrix, sien, seal, publish, pronounce and declared the foregoing instrpe- uv and appoint the Miners Bank of Wilkes-Barre as Executor Lentz ment of writing as anc for her last will and testament, and that at the time of so last will and testament. doing she was of sound mind, memory and uncerstarding, to the best of her knowledge ee np s _ 7 1 } d that st did ¢ as sul thing witness in t} resenc WITNESS my hand and seal, the 21st day of January 192l,. and belief, and that she did sign her name as a subscribing witness ir the presence of Mary Le Reed and inthe presence and at the request of said testatrix Sworn and subscribed before me the day and ( /s/ F,. Pauline Wolfe above written. \ Stanley M. Yetter Register. ‘ned, sealed, published and declared by the above named Jessie T Edward N. Noll Deputy. E. Lentz, as and for her last will md testament, in the presence of us, at her request, in her presence,andc in the presence of each other, hae hereunto set our names as witnesses, the day and year aforesaid. Register's Office, Wilkes-Barre, Pas, December lst 1928 This day, before me, Stanley M. Yetter, Register of Wills, in and for the county aforesaid, personally came Daisy Hoover Lloyd 29 Susquehanna St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa, who being duly sworn according to law,says that she was well acquainted with Mary Le Reed late aftresident of the City of Wilkes-Barre in the county of Luzerne State of Penna. who was one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Jessie E. Lentz late of the City of Wilkes-Darre Luzerne County, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased, that she is familiar with the handwriting of s&id Mary Le Reed having frequently seen him write his own name, as well as other matters; that the said Mary L. Reed is now deceased. that she has carefully examined the signature of Mary L. Reed to the aforesaid Last Will and Testament dated the 21 day of January A.D. 192), and verily believes the same to be in the own proper hand- writing of said Mary Le. Reed Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above wkitten. Stanley M. Yetter Register /s/ DAISY HOOVER LLOYD Archie Wolfe Deputy LUZERNE COUNTY, SS: AND NOW, TO WIT, Let day of December 1926; having considered the testt~ This day, before me, Stanley ". Yetter, Recister of Wills, in and for , ne t mony offered in this case and filed the same of record, I do adjudge the foregoing the county aforesaid ersonally o F W ribing . 2 n y came F, Pauline Wolfe one of the subsc as and Sentanenh at the said Jessie E.fents writing to be duly proved as the last Wi now deceased, and as such I do enter the same of record according to law. /s/ STANLEY M. YETTER Register /s/ ARCHIE WOLFE Deputy County of Luzerne, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the matter of Probate of the last Will and Testament of Jessie E. Lentz PETITION Wilkes-Barre City Deceasede The Petition of Harriet M. Lentz 450 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa, spectfully showeth that she is the Executor named in the last Will and Testament Lentz dated the y of: January A.r. 192) That said KE. Lentz was a citizen of the United States and resident of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and departed this life at number in the City of County of Luzerne and State of Penna. on the 2lst day of at lsh5 o'clock A.M. Gecedent was not remarried nor had any children born to since the date _ Will. The said testator was possessed of personal property to the value of $1200.00 to the value of “9000.00 as near as can be ascertained situated 1/3 Interest in two properties, Wilkes-Barre and Kingston Township and North Carolina Therefore the said Harriet M. Lentz respectfully applies for Probate of said last Will anc Testament of Jessie E. Lentz and for Letters Testamentary thereon. Dated 1st December , A.D. 1928 Zs/_ HARRIET M, LENTZ LUZERNE COUNTY, SS: Harriet M. Lentz named in the above application, being duly sworn according to law, say the matters and things set forth in the foreroing Petition are true to the best of her knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed before me, at Wilkes- Barre, Pae, lst December A... 1928 Stanley V. Yetter /s/ HARRIET M. LENTZ Register of WiiIs So o OO OS OS Edward N. Noll Deputy Register REGISTER'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF LUZERNE NOW TO WIT, the 1 day of December A.D. 1920, personally came Harriet M. Lentz and on her solemn oath, she did depose, declare and say that she believe that Jessie Bo Lentz died with a will. i83 ¥y ET Mat she will, as the Executrix well ané tru oods and chattels, rights and credits of said deceased, acc rding to law, That she will immediately publish for creditors, one a week for {x consecutive weeks, and rer jer into the Register's Office, within thirty Gavs from this date, a just and true inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of said leceasedy, and additional inventories when necessary, Also, a just and true account, calcuation ana reckoning of her said administration in six months from this date, or when theree unto legally required, That she will dilivently and faithfully regard anc well an truly comply with the provisions of law relating to transfer inheritances, Sworn and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid and granted unto /s/ ¥ COUNTY, SS: Stanley M. Yetter, Reciscter, Etc., do certify th he above oath was taken and subscribed before me, the day anc year aforesaid. Witness my hand anc sei of tre Recister's office, at Vilkes-Barre this lst day of December A.P. 1928 Stanley M. Yetter Register Edward N. Noll Deputy THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, LUZERNE COUN‘ SS: No. 1353 To Harriet M. Lentz SEAL I, JOHN SHIVELL, EsQe, Register for the Probate of Wills and granting of Letters of Administration in and for said Coune AT/\IEN 1 wisn , > 8 Ag ty, DO MAKE KNOWN TO ALL MEN, that on the lst day of December 1928 at Wilkes-Barre before me was proved and approved, the last Wi1l and Testament of Jessie E. Lentz deceased of the City of Wilkes-Barre in the said county, (a true copy whereof is to these presents annexed), having whilst she lived, and at the time of her death, -divers coods, chattels, rights and credits, r this within the said Commonwealth by reason whereof and the laws and usages of th d the Commonwealth, the approbation and {insinuation of the last Will and Testament an ghts and committing the administration of all and singular, the goods, chattels, righ TMYi t be lon credits, which were of the said deceased to me are maniféetlyyknowm to Be and And that -« administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights Credits of the deceased in any way her last Will and Testament, was committed to faithfully to regar latty to transfer tinhertta; exhibit the January next, ard to render inistration, eontyenine affilved the e One thousand Shivell Register for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Admintstration, an ex-officio Clerk of the Orphans’ Court in ar for the nty of Luzerne, Do Certify, that the above and foregoing is a true, correct, and entire copy of tho Last Affidavit of Witnesses, Proof vit and Oath RE: Eatate Testament Wasa GY - Of Probate, Petition for Probate of Will and Letters Testamentary, Affida of Executor, . Proof of Peath and Letters Testamentary, I) of Jensie &. Lentz, of the City of Wilkes=Barre, County of Luzerne and State of Pennysivania, deceased. 80 full ard entire as © same remains of record and on file in said offices In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Register of Wills at Wilkes-Barre, this 2th day of October Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and forty John Shivell Fogtoter of Wills an?’ Mxorriato cierk oF the Orphans cour CUMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF LUZERNE I, Ke FOSTER HELLER, President Judga of the Orphana' Court in and for the county of i Lugerne, Do Certify, that John Shivell by whom the annex record, certificate and <A attestation were his name A Testimony Whereof, Fonter Heller President vucce by whom were mf” ywscribed hia name, WA; ime fr makin rh reofr, and atil1 is Pres rphans't Court in and missioned qualified; th, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well In Courta of Judicature as elsewhere. affLlxed the seal of the t [In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my ha ana Ourt at Wilkes-Barre, thia hth day of October 191.0 John Shivell Yectater of VLllla and ex-Oftlclo Clerk of the Orphans' Court HARRISBURG, October 25, 191.0 Pennsylvania, £83 I, S.M.R. O'Hara, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having the Custody of the Great Seal of Pennyslvania DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John Shivell now is, and was @t the time of subséribe tigihies name to the forevoing certificates, REGISTER OF WILLS and EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF Titz OKPHANS' COURT, in and for the County of Luzerne, Pannyslvania, culy elected and commisstoned, and as such officer had full jurisdiction under the lawa of thia Commonwealth, within the said County of Luzerne, for the Probate of Wills and the ranting of Letters Testamentary or of Administration, and has the custody of the same and the records thereof: Ce AS I AR SS That the Honorable E. Foster Heller, now is , and was at the time of subscribe pena lili. sale Wiebe leas NORTH CAROLINA \ Wf ing his name to the forezoing certificate, PRESTDENT JUDGE OF THE ORPHANS! OUR NOR GS 2 ) Whe 7 ‘PE NET C INTY. in and for the County of Luzerne, duly elected and commissioned, IREDELL COUNTY ) * : RR M } i the at'ore 4 ‘HII Fx ann > 2 , da FAITH AND CREDIT are due and ought to be civen to their official iar? eaners, OF Ube atoresaia County and stat 19 mameaand deo ' this to be my last will and testament: : } Nn a0 NroONne nt w p TO 4 sl 3 - 3 SERTIFY, That I verily believe the seals impressed upon the 1. I will that all my personal property of every kind and description be + : . ~ 1d ; ublic sale as pr rid a t t aw NY Pn Or the nn a Je hara e T 4 - certificates and the signatures attesting the same are genuine, sold at pub © provided by law, an rom the preceeds thereof I will that all my Just debts be paid by my executor, hereinafter named. = ‘ 5 x , 2 0( t) » ™ om ‘we ; ih eae Saar — IN TESTIMONY WHEROI I have hereunt set my hand 2e I will to my wife $200.00 from the pro. ds of said sale, and after h at P T S 7 ;3 and - } a C1 at of 200.00 3 ~ a - , 7 and caused the Great Seal of Pennyslvania to be the payment of my just debts and this bequest of $200.00, I will that the remaind- affixed, the y ard year above written, er of said proceeds from the sale of my personal property be dividéd as follows, 1 i, ti y and M RK O'Hara sown my children, L.B. Holla JeDe HOllar, Lottie Howard, Le H f M Secretary of the Comonsealtl To my » L.B. lar, Ollar, Lottie Howard, Lester Hollar, Mamie ~ 4 W £ 1d di 1 in Ho: ith each and she ning -S = . App'a. 10/25/40 AD illiams and Jacqueline Hollar onkseventh each and the remaining oneeseventh of said property or money, I will to be equally divided among my crandechildren, Garnie Alred, Aliene Alred and Allen Alred, beings the children of my deceased daughter, Retta Hollar Alred, NORTH CARROT A ‘ : OKTH CAROLINA, , - ‘ ; 4e I will, devise and bequeath to my dauchter, Jacqueline Hollar, 50 acres In the Superior Courte DT? hh T COMTY : . Renee COUNTS « of land, same to be carved out of my home-place, consisting of 21,2 acres, more or It ine —" atisfaction of the Court from the exemplification of less, and to include in said 50 acres of land my dwelling-house and out-houses, It appearing to the satisfaction > C she r f f es Deeded bare taattes wecthdeed. Genk tos dnote otk oan Ge ae ee same to be carved from the east side of said home-place; I further will and de- ne ecora nerelin or men ly br s v I sts oS Le Lentz, deceased, a citizen of City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, and State of vise 50 acres of land adjoining the above tract devised to my daughter, Jacqueline an 29 GC 3 Oy , a J ‘ WW fese- ¥ ’ c 4 , wy I ere Bet H nd during her natural life rovided Fennsylvania, has been duly proced and allowed in the proper court of probate of Hollar, ‘to my wife, Dollie Bet Hollar, for anc li .* 7 y 1 said 50 acres of land to said County and State, according to the laws of said State, and it further appesring er es ee ee Per ceeth oF maryings 1 wilt © ? sis . that the said Jessie E. Lentz left pro ty in the County of Iredell, and State of my said daughter, Jacqueline Hollar. I further will that these two 50 acre tracts > the said sie E. I sft proper n e County : 2 Sf j pr i North Carolina: It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the exemplification of of land not be sold or alienated in aby way until my said daughter, Jacqueline Hollar, becomes 0 years of ace seid will and of its probate in the proper Court of Lozerne County, Pennsalvania, ’ 4o y eve * tr a the said Jacqueline Hollar die without leaving a which has been produced and exhibited here duly certified and authenticated, be 4e I will that shoul q : 1 ‘ d before she arrives at the age @ 0 allowed, filed and recorded in this court in the same manner as if the original and iving ehild or children, or their issue, an : years, th@n the lands hereinbefore devised to the said Jacqueline Hollar shall be=- not the copy had been produced, proved and allowed before the undersigned ClerKe itis te bess, Make 8 etek a ici 190 Come the property of my heirs-at-law to be divided among and between them as if I W y hand, .8 the 1 day o ctober, 1U~6 had died without’ leaving a last will and testament. 5. I will md bequeath the remaining part of said 22 acres of land to C.G. Smith Ckerk Superior Court , my daighter, Lottie Howard and my said grand-children, Garnie Alred, Aliene Alred 4nd Allen Alred, to be divided among and between them as follows: Lottle Howard, TENET SESE TT TENE NH ttt ttl teed edienindiiedtesieeietetetedeaed One-half part thereof and the remaining one-half to be equally divided among and between my‘ sald grandchildren. eeSeRP ERT | : 6. I will, give, devise and bequeath my lower place, known as the Shelton land, to my sons, L.B. Hollar and C.D. Holler, the said L.5. Hollar to receive two=thirds part in value of said lands and the ‘said C.D. Hollar b® receive the 'Yemeining one-third part in value of said lands. "4% neredy constitute and appoint my said son, L.B. Hollar, the geurdian — i ie SE E M S IR i OF PE E SE E R That the Honorable E. Foster Heller, now is , and was at the time of subscribe his name to the forecoine certificate, PRESEDENT JUDGE OF THE ORPHANS! OUR? or the County of Luzerne, duly elected and commissioned, ‘REPIT a@re due and oucht to be elven to their Y, That I verily believe th certificates and the si atures attesting have hereunt set rreat Seal of Pennyslvania to be year above written. SMR O'Hara Secretary of the ommon wealth App'd. 10/25/,0 A D [In the Superior Courte It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the exemplification of he record heretnafter mentioned, that the last will and testament of Jessie E. Lentz, deceased, a citizen of City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, and State of Pennsylvania, has been duly proced and allowed in the proper court of probate of sald County and State, according to the laws of said State, and it further appearing that the said Jessie E. Lentz left property in the County of Iredell, and State of North Carolina: It 1s therefore ordered and adjudged that the exempliftcation of said will and of its probate in the proper Court of Lizerne County, Pennsalvania, which has been produced and exhibited here duly certified and authenticated, be allowed, filed and recorded in this court in the same manner as if the original and not the copy had been produced, proved and allowed vefore the undersigned ClerKe Witness my hand, this the 26th day of October, 190. C Pas © Smith Ckerk Superlor Court EEE SENSES RO LEE HIE Hl rte iedhte hiedtetetindiede: Bete hae Sede Bete te (MAY Kt os g it y pa +d an Wal Ww ReMe Hollar, of the aroresaiad to be my last will and testament: 1. I will that all my personal sold at public sale as provided by law, an ‘rom the preceeds t! [ that all my just debts be paid by my executor, hereinafter named, ee I will to my wife $200.00 from the proceeds of said sale, and after the payment of my just debts and this bequest of °200,.00, I will that the remainde er of sald proceeds from the sale of my personal property be dividéd as follows, to-wit: To my children, L.3. Hollar, C.’. Yollar, Lottie Noward, Lester Hollar, Mamie Williams and Jacqueline Hollar onftseventh each and the remaining one-seventh of said property or money, I will to be equally divided among my crand-children, Garnie Alred, Allene Alred and Allen Alred, being the children of my deceased daughter, Retta Hollar Alred, 4e I will, devise and bequeath to my dauchter, Jacqueline Hollar, 50 acres of land, same to be carved out of my home-place, consisting ofp 21,2 acres, more or less, and to include in said 50 acres of land my dwelling-house and outhouses, same to be carved from the east side of said homeeplace; I further will and dee vise 50 acres of land adjoining the above tract devised to my daughter, Jacqueline Hollar, ‘to my wife, Dollie Set Hollar, for and during her natural life, provided she remains my widow, and at her death or marriage I will said 50 acres of land to my sald daughter, Jacqueline Hollar. I further will that these two 50 acre tracts of land not be sold or alienated in sway way until my said daughter, Jacqueline Hollar, becomes |,0 years of are. he I will that should the said Jacqueline Hollar die without leaving a iiving child or children, or their issue, and before she arrives at the age g 0 years, thén the lands hereinbefore devised to the said Jacqueline Hollar shall be- come the property of my heirs-at-law to be divided among and between them as if I had died without leaving a last will and testament. ' 5. I will md bequeath the remaining part of said 242 acres of land to my daighter, Lottie Howard and my said grand-children, Garnie Alred, Aliene Alred and Allen Alred, to be divided among and between them as follows: Lottie Howard, One-half part thereof and the remaining one-half to be equally divided among and between my‘ sald grand-children. 6. I will, give, devise and bequeath my lower place, known as the Shelton Lend, to my sons, L.B. Hollar and C.D. Hollar, the said L.}. Hollar to receive twoethirds part in valve of said lands and the ‘said C.D. Hollar 6& receive the reng@ining one-third part in value of said landse i 74 1 hereby constitute and appoint my said son, L.B. Holler, the gaurdian — j 9 my minor @hughter, Jacqueline Hollar, he to have entire control of 012 her LL om —— property of whatsoever kind and description until she arrives at the age of 2} years, and to pay to her each year the rents and profits from said property. 8. L hereby constitute and appoint my son, L.3. “ollar, execy. tor of this my last will and testament, and request and direct that he employ the firm of Lewis « Lewis, Attorneys, to settle my estate and to advise him in any matters pertaining to the Guardianship of the said Jacqueline Hollar, WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said R.M. Hollar, do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 21st. day of November, 19396 RM. Hollar (SEAL) i, sealed, published and declared by the said R.M. Hollar to be his last i testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. LC. Steele Je“. Robertson, M.D. Lel's Ervin “O- -O= 80= =0= -O- 80n @On 1 20% 20” £0” RTH CAROLIJA,} In the Superior Court, [REDELL C Ty 0 Before the Clerke A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of K.M. Hollar, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by L.8. Hollar the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said k.M. Hollar is proved by the Oath and examination of L.C. Steele and L.. Ervin the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth de pose and say, and each for himself deposeth and salth, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown kim, purporting to be the last will and testament of ReM. Hollar that the said k.)’. Hollar in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 2lst day of Nove, 1949 And the deponent further said, that the said K.M. Hollar testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing go ® subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this depone ent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting wite ness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatore And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the de~ ponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the oad ReM. Hollar was of sound mind and memory, of @ull age to execute a will, and “ not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this de ponent And further these deponents say note ” Severally sworn and subscribed this 5th day of L.B. Hollar Dece 19,0, before me, \ +0. gual Mildred Patterson, Deputy Clerk Superior Court L,.F. Ervin NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. ) [It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of K.¥. Hollar, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be ree corded and filed. Vale Smith, Clerk Superior ourt This 5th day of Dece, 19,0. SI IIIT tte tit ete dete PIA teteti Hitieiritie tei imicirieicicdeiedideiedeieiibiedcdeiedeietc te teneie tetetimedeiriete forth Carobina, v Alexander Countye. We, William Elam Combs, and wife, Susan Angeline Combs, Being of sound mind, but being mindful of the uncertainty of our earthly existence, do make and declare this to be our last will and testement; First; That our funeral experses and just @ebts shall all be paid, out or our personal property. Second, We give, devise; and bequeath to our daughter Vrs. Mary Ettle Beckham, a certain tract of land described and bounded as follows, being in Alexander Courity a part of land where T.L. Combs now lives Beginning at a stone in Frank Crouches line and running with Elmer Alexanders line to Benfields Corner, thence South with Alexanders line to a stone. Thence following Alexanders line to a stone (Benfields corner) Thence with Benfields line to a stone. ‘Thence N to a stone in Crouches line, the beginning, Containing about 20 acrese Seconds We give devise and bequeath to our son William Russel Combs a tract of land in Alexander county, being a part of the place where T.L. Combs now lives. Bounded as follows: Beginning at a stone in Crouches line, thence with the meandere ings of the old dirt road on the North side of K.K. to Benflelds corner, Thence with Benfields line to a branch, thence with brance to a stone in Benfielids line, thence with Benfields line to a stone, (Ettie Beckhems line) thenc, with Ettle Beckhems line to Crouches corner. containing about 20 acres, ‘Thirds wWe hereby appoint our son Thomas Combs as Executor of this our will. Pourth; In case Tommie Combs shovld die before this will becomes effective, we _ hereby appoint Lattie Combs as Executore , Signed and witnessed this the 30 day of Sept, 1938. Name We. Combs Name Susan A Combs Witnesses; _W.P. Harris JH. Blliott | ow oO x oO ~O~ aOw -O-# In the Superior Court, NORTH CAROLINA, 4 IREDELL counry. 9 Before the Clerk. purporting to be the last will and testament of W.E. A paper-writing 490 | aso wife Susan A. Combs, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of Superior Court for said county, by Thomas L. Yombs the executor therein ment toned, ” a of December, 190. and the due execution thereof by the said W.E. Combs and wife Susan A. Combs ig ) nat) 4 > wWw.P. H . and J.H. Elliotte Then apet ne nea ee a ae ae oes wen proved by the oath anc examination of W.P. Harr is n , li t the subscribing eaete I Ie Ie Ie Te We Het Hint ee rion inh mah mnlab hielo ob fal ah lalallala nial witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself devoseth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness totthe paper-writing now showm him, purporting to be the last will and testament of W.E. Combe and wife Susan A, Combs that the said W.i. Combs and wife Susan A. Combs in the presence of this dee their names at the end of said paper-writing now show as afore. ch bears date of 40th day of Septe, 1930 5 tf 4 North Carolina, And the deponent further said, that the said W.&. Combs and wife Susan A. Combs testators aforesald and each of them did, at the time of subscribing their name as aforesaid, declare the sald paper-writing 80 subscribed by them and exhibited, to Iredell County. be their last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his I, William Elam Combs, of the afore mentioned county and state, being of zound name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of mind, and being mindful of the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and and in the presence of the said testators. And this deponent further saith, that at declare this to be my last will and testement; the said time when the said testators subscribed their names to the said last will First, that my funeral expenses and all my just debts shall be paid out of my per- as aforesaid, ad the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting sonal property. witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said W.%. Combs and wife Susan &. Combs and each Second; I give devise aiid bequeath to my wipe, Susan Angeline Combs, all the land, A Uw , Cl , Ao -« o Ay Wee 4 A . wn? ° of them were of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not money, and all other property,of whatsoever nature, of which I may die possessed, under any restraint to th» knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And to be her personal individual property so long as she may live. further these deponents say note Third; I give devise and bequeath to my son Thomas Lee Combs my home place, on which stand my house and other buildings and bounded as follows; Beginning at a stone near Severally sworn and subscribed this 31 day of 9 W.P. Harris highway north of residence, and running South with side road to a stone Thence East JH. Elliott © a stone. Then running N. East to a stone beside Hichway, Thence following high- Ne Lecember 19,0, before me. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court way to the beginning. ITEM NO 2 A parcel of land containing 7 acres, and bounded as foliows; Beginning at &@ stone near branch, thence with J.A. Combs line to Griders line. Thence with said line to side road. Thence with said road to a stone (Lattie and Tommies corner). The . : ; nee back to the -heaeay-s d, at a stone on right of road, nae : 4 ITEM NO. 3. i F L on the right of/tobacco barn an NORTH CAPOLINA, O. 46 One half of a parcel of land lying on [REDELL COUNTY In the Superior Courte following said road to Lowrancs corner, Thence with said road to Ruftys cornere [REDE COUNTY. . Thence south to a stone Thence with Tillet and Clyde Combs line to the beginninge It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper@ writing, and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of W.2. Combs and wife Susan A. Combs, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, {TEM . One half of a parcel of land bounded as follows; Beginning at Walter ) Goodsons corner, near highway, thence with Mooses line North to a stone (Sallie Lowe rancs corner) Thence East to Sallie Lowrance corner, fhence with Lowrance line back to a stone in said road. ‘Thence with said road to the beginnings “a Chet. 31, (fa Pourth; It is my will, that unless I have already made this division of the last ‘Mentioned two tracte of land That my sons Tommie and Lattie shall make equail C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court | Alvizton of said tracts. One making the division and the obher taking first choice, sale Pp et 4 j | This division to stand just as if I had made it. “Pitth; I give devise and bequeath to my son Lattie Claude Combs, the tract of land J Where he now lives, @n which is located house and barn, and bounded 4s toi. Beginning at a stone on highway below his house, thence south with J A Combs line to a stone, near brarch, thence with Tonmmies line to 4 side road and s » thence Fast to a stone (Tomsies corner) Thence to Highway (Leavine a wavon way On west of barn) Thence East to the beginninge 2. One half of a tract of land on right of Midway road and bounded as t me on richt of said road, near tobacco barn az running ces corner. Thence with road to Ruftys corner, Thence thence with Tillet and Clyde Combs line to the beginning as followse betting at Walter Goodsons corner One half of a tract of land described and bounded/near highway thence stonr (Sallie Lowrans corner) Thence Hast to Sallie Lowrancs corner Midway road. Thence with said road to the beginntin DIVIDING THe TWO TRACTS LAST MENTIONED WILL BE N PARAGRAPH WILLe rive devis and bequeath to my dauchter Bessie May Kirkman the trac she now lives, Bounded as follows; Beginning at a stone on the ? follows J.A. Combs line to a stone in dirt road. thence West with road to a stone, thence South with Jno. Ellietts line to a stone on North side of R.R. Then R.R. to the beginning, Containing acres. more or lesse Six acres of land on the left of Micway road and described and bounded as follows. beginning at a stone near tobacco barn and running with said road to a stone at fork of roads, thence with Moos! line to Goodsons corner, thence with Goodsons line to a stone. Thence with Tillet and Clyde Combs line t a stone (The beginning) SEVENTH, I hereby appoint my son Thomas L Combs as Executor of this my last will and testoment. In case Tommie should die before thid will is executed I hereby appoint my son Lattie Combs as Executor of this will. away In case either Tommie or Lattte showld pass/before the division of land mentioned in another paragraph has been made; I sugjest that the remaining one secure William Harris, (or some ore else agreeable to the deceased ones heirs) to help make this diviston.e BIGHTH3:It Ls my will that after the decease of myself and wife that my personal property, of whatever nature, after debts and funeral expenses have been paid, shall be divided equally between my five children, or their heirs. [I suggest that Tommie make flve divisions of this propertye [f all can agree on the division each shall, well and good. Otherwise let each draw for his lot. or division, Name WE Combs Name Susan A Combs Witnesses; Name WP. Harris Date Sept, 40, 1938, Name JoH. Elliott NORTH CAROLINA, § In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the Jast will and testament of W.E. Combs, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Thomas L. Combs the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said W.". Combs is proved by the oath ination of W.P. Harris and J.il. Elliotte the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now show him, purporting to the last will and testament of W.E. Combs that the sald \.!. Combs in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show as aforesaid, anc which bears date of 40th day of Sept. 1939, And the deponent further said, thet the said W.h. Combs testator aforesaid did, et the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as am attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sube scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesald, the said W.E. Combs was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 31 cay of WeP. Harris __ (SEAL) December 1940 before me. JoHe ELLIOTT (SEAL) C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 4 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper~ Writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of W.!. Combs, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are Ordered to be recorded and diled. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 31 day of December, 191.0. '93 q rs f Statesville, N.C. Iredell County, Chambersburg Township I W.P. Moton, of sound mind, knowing the uncerty of life I make make my last will and teagtmen *5 follows.e. I am gbing to will all land in Beathny Townshio to Mrse Yary Brown, know as the Freelen land, and the Bell land, and the Stepheson land, also the chois of all mules, and the most cholic of my milk cows. In case I should die before the crop is geathered on the paace she is to have it. I will my half intrest in the, Bass Land to A.G. Mills, also the horse anc mule that is in his caree 1 will 100 acres of land know Arturs to sherill Morton, I will to A.F. Morton all my other land and personal property at his death the propty geessto his grand children and when the youngest child becomes 21 years old the prepety is to be sold and the money ekuely devied,; all my lawful debts and my buriel exypenss aretto be paid out of this property. I appoint A.%. Mills Executive of my will. This Oct. ly, 1932 A.D. W.P. Morton AC Piyler Vitness CS. Bass Witness NORTH CAROLINA, § In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerke A paperewriting purporting to be the last will and testament of W P Morton, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by A.G. Mills the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said WP Morton is proved by the oath and examination of A C Plyler & C S Bass the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, end each for himself deposeth and s aith, that he is 4 subscriking witness to the paper-writing now show him, purporting to be the last will and testament of W P Morton that the said W P Morton in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 1h day of Oct, 1942. And the deponent further said, that the said W P Morton testator eforesaid did,-at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writ- ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will end testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time wh said last will es aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's f hereto, as aforesaid, the said W P Morton. . A en the said testator Bubscribed his name to the subscribing his name as attesting witness t Was.of sound mind end memory, of full age to execute @ will, end ws not under aay Pestratat to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 18th day Octe, 1940 before me. +e Smith,Clerk Superior Court In the Superior Courte It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of W P Morton, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be ree corded and filede A.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 18th day of Oct, 19.0. “a a EON Ch ABALONE EE LID SERIE AID VN WE ELE DIELS CEA OEE TE VOOM OO ABE ANOVE DEVON GOAN TEI NEI HOE eT State of N. Carolina County of Iredell I D> J Pharr of the above State and County being of sound mind but realizing the uncertainty of life make and declare this my last will and testament in the words folowing First I will tha my Executrix hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial Second after paying my funeral expences together with all other just debts that f may owe at my death, Third I will to my beloved companion all my property both Real and personal during herlife at her death I will that what property she leavs both personal and Real shali be equally divided between my four children. I hereby constitute my wife Isabell Pharr my sole executrixe in witness hereto I have hereunto set my hand, Ded. Pharr Witnesses N.F. Templeton RL. Templeton “Om =O= =0= <0 =O <0= =<0= <0 NORTH CAROLINA, ) In the Superior Court IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of D J Pharr, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by C.E. Pharr, son and the due execution thereof by the said D @ Pharr is proved by the oath and examination Of N.F. Templeton &mR L Temps ton the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and 88» and ! each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper= | A writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of D J Phar? that the said D J Pharr in the presence of this deponent, subseribed his name at . the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 20th, aay of Oct, 1936. 495 And the deponent further s@dd,;that-the said D J Pharr testator aforesaid dia, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will ané testament, and this dee ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting wit- ness thereto, end at the request of and in the ; sence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the saic time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscrib- ing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said D J Pharr was of sound mind and memory, of full ate to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: and further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this day of fF Templeton (SEAL) December, 190 before me. R_L Templeton _(SHAL) C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court ‘ip PR f NORTH CAROLINA,O In the Superior Court. oA IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the sxc paperewriting, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of ™ J Pharr, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 11 day of December, 19,0. ‘i garen st. POE Te ns eS Af ge q Harmony, '.C. Sept, 12th. 19,0 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF Vi I, W.S. Henley do hereby will and bequeath all of my possessions to my Sister, Mrs. Cora Foster, all of said possessions to be Mrs Fosters! immediately after my death. Mrs Cora Foster is to see that I have a nice respectable funeral, miid the ®xpense of same to be paid out of my money I am leaving here Mrs Foster is also to gee that my grave is properly marked by the proper kind of monument » This will made and signed to-day, Sept. lé@the 190. Signed, W.S. Henley Witness, C.R. Reavis Witness, Mrs C.B. Reavis ght mind, and am capable of making the * P.S, E furthermore certify that I am at my ri above will, Mrs. Cora Foster is to see that I am properly cared for the belance of my 1196-5. time, H CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, NTY. 9 Before the Clerk. A paperewriting purporting to be the last will and testament of W ¢ Henley, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court county, by Mrs Cora Foster, sister, and the due dedcution thereof by S Henley is proved by the oath and examination of C B Reavis & Mrs CB the subscribing witnesses therete: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, end each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a cubscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ws Henley that the said W S Henley in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-ewriting now show 4s aforesaid, and which bears ~ date of 12th day of Septe, 190 And the deponent further said, that the said WS Henley testator aforesaid at the time of subscribing his mame as aforesaid declare the said paper-trit- © subscribed by him and exhibited,’ to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an ttesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness theret, as aforesaid,, the said W S Henley was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraing to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponents And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 16 day of ) December, 190 before me. ) C.B. Reavis 4SEAL) Mrs. C.B. Reavis (SEAL) Qn Co. Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY, It is further considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper -wkit~ ing, and every part thereof, is the lest will and testament of W S Henley, decease ed, and the same with the forevoilng examination and this certificate or ordered to be recorded and filed. This 16 day of December, 191.0. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court WILL OF LAFAYETTE KELLY OVERCASH {OLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Lafayette Kelly Overcash, of the State and Courty aforesaid, being of sound mind an iisposing memory, co hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows: ITEM le My Executors, hereinafter named, shall sive my body a decent burial in keeping with the wishes of my family and friends, and pay the expenses:therefor, tocether with all my other just debts, out of the first money belonging to my estate that comes into their hands available for that purpose. ITEM 2e I will, devise and bequeath to my dauchter, Luola OvercaBh, my cow and car and any furniture or furnishings that I may have in the house at Montreat, N.C., to be hers absolutely. ITEM 3.6 To my daughter Luola Overcash, I give, devise and bequeath for the term of her natural life only the home place at 716 West Front Street, together with all of my furniture anc fixtures therein, with the exception of a small metal safes It 1s my will and desore that should my daughter Luola Overcash occupy the homeplace, 716 West Front Street, after my death under the provisions of the aboverperagraph, then she is to keep the buildings in reasona- able repair, pay all taxes assessed against the property, and keep the build- ings insured for their reasonable value, At her death, my ‘10me place is to be disposed of as provided for in Item ef this my Last Will and Testament, un- less said home place has been disposed of under certain conditions as hereine- after set forth. It 1s also my will and desire that my deughter Margaret Overcash shall have a right to live at the home place after my death provided such an arrangee 10la Overcash, and should my daughter cash, then my Mentiis satisfactory to my daughter lL Margaret Overcash live at this home with my daughter Luola Over ume her proportionate part of the said daughter Margaret Overcash 1s to ass responsibility fob the work necessary to maintain said home and to pay her ll rate part of the expenses including taxes, insurance, living expenses and necessary repairse This arrangement is contingent upon it being agreeable to my daughter Luole Overcash, and if she wishes to have the exclusive possession of my home she may SO6« If my daughter Luola Overcash does not wish to use my home place as a@ residence, but desires a home at some other place, then she, with the advise, consent and approval of my Trustee or Trustees hereinafter named, shall have the right to sell the said property and buy property elsewhere to be used by my daugh- ter Luola Overcash for a home as long as she lives. If, however, she does not wish to use my home place as a home and does not wish to purchase a home at some other place, then she with the advice, consent and approval of my Trustee or Trustees, shall have the right to sell the said home place and any property that might have been purchased with the proceeds from the sale of the said home place and convert the same into cash, and she is to have the use of the net income from the proceeds of the sale of said home place, during the term of her natural life. In order to fully carry out the above provision, I hereby authorize and empower my Trustee or Trustees hereinafter named, to join in a deed to the said property above ree ferred to , conveying the same in fee simple at a public or private sale, or upon any terms and conditions that they may approve, and to make, execute and deliver a deed or deeds to the same in fee simple. fhis provision is also to be effective as to any property that might be purchased from the proceeds of a sale of the said home places ITEM he All the rest and residue of my property I give, devise and be- queath, except the home place fully furnished as hereinbefore provided, to my four children, Margaret Overcash, Luola Overcash, H. Baxter Overcash, and William E. Overcash, to be equally divided among them, under the terms and eonditions herein- after set forthe The one-fourth interest each that goes to my sons, H. Baxter Overcash and William #. Bvercash, is to be theirs absolutely and in fee simples The one-fourth interest that goes to my daughter, Margaret Overcash, I give, devise and bequeath to her upon the following trusts and none other, that is to say: That my Executor or Executors, hereinafter named, shall turn the said property over to my Trustee or Trustees hereinafter named, to hold the said property with the full power of disposal to sell, convey and make good title to the same, to invest and re-invest the said funds received from the saic property and other properties, or in any securities that in their judgment may be thought best, and to pay over the income therefrom at least quarterly to my daughter Margaret Overcash as long as she livee, nade: ae her death, to pay t® funds remaining to her issue if any. In the event of her unusuel or protracted illness requiring hospitalization or other unusual medical expense, the said Trustee or Trustees may in his or their discretion spend of the principal of ae! aid trust fund for such care andattention necessary for my daughter, and it 4s daughter Luola Overcash is to be Exec 499 Ye -- epee 22 - 2 q * ‘ m han : 35 " left entirely to the discretion of my Trustee or Trustees as to when it is necessary to expend any part of the said principal fund for the purpose above set forth. If Margaret Overcash should die without issue, ang of said funes remain- ing in the hands of my Trustee or .Trustees shall be paid over to my daughter Luola OQvercash, under the same terms and conditions of this trust, but if Luola Overcash should die, without issue, before Margaret Overcash, than any balance of the said fund remaining is to be equally divided between my two sons, H axter Overcash and 1 William BE. Overcash, or their issue per stirpes shoul , or both of my sons be deceasede The one-fourth interest that foes to my ds ter ol vercash, I give, 5 devise and bequeath to her upon the following trusts and none other, that is to say: That my Executor or lixecutors, hereinafter named, shall turn the said property over to my trustees hereinafter named, to hold the said property with the full power of disposal to sell, convey, and make good title to the same, to invest and re-invest the said funds received from the said property and other properties, or in any se- curity on ecurities that in their judgment may be thought best, and to pay over the income therefrom at least quarterly to my daughter Luola Uvercash as long as she lives, and, at her death, to pay the funds remaining to her issue, if anye 1 the event of her unusual or protrected illness requiring hospitalization or other un= usual medical expense, the said Trustee or Trustees may in his or their discretion spend of the principal of the said trust fund for such care and attention necessary for my daughter, and it is left entirely to the discretion of my Trustee or Trustees as to when it is necessary to expend any part of the said princtpal fund for the purposes above set forth. If Luola Overcash shou die without issue, ang of the said funds remaining in the hands of my Trustee or Trustees shall be paid over to my daughter Margaret , . oc , ‘ M1 Overcash under the same terms and conditions of this trust, but tf Margaret Overcash should die, without issue, before Luola Overcash, then any balance of the said fund remaining 1s to be equally divided between my two sons, Ii. Baxter Overcash and William E. Overcash, or their issue per stirpes should either or both of my sons be deceased, ITEM 56 I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons, H. Baxter Overcash and weeaier E. Overcash, as Executors of this my last will and testament, to execute the same and every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, and I do hereby authorize and empower my said Executors to sell at private sale upon such terms as they may approve, and or all of my property, personal and real, that they may deem hecessary to dispose of in settlement of my estate, at private sale of otherwise as they deem best, and to make and execute and deliver a deed or deeds and other trans~ fers of said property conveying the same in fee simple. And in the event of the death or for any reason either of my two sons cannot serve &s wa i utrix in his place, to serve with my other son and to have full power and authority under this will. I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons, H. Baxter Overcash Overcash, Trustees, to hold the said property hereinbefore set forth in trust for my two daughters, giving unto the said Trustees full power to sell at private sale upon such terms as they may approve, any or all of my property, per- sonal and real, that they may deem necessary in the management of the said trust fund, and to make, execute and deliver deed or deeds and other transfers of said property conveying the same in fee simple, with the full power to invest and re- invest the said funds derived from said sale or sales in such property, security, or securities, as my said frustees may deem best. In the event either of my two sons shall die or for any reason be unable to act as trustee, then the remaining son is to have full power and authority to act as my sole Trustee, I do not require of my sons or daughter or either of them who acts as Executor or Executors, or Trustee or Trustees, any official bond as wxecutor or Executors or Trustee or TrusteeSe IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto placed my hand and seal, this the 1) day of July, 1939. Lafayette Kelly Overcash (SEAL) Siened, sealed, published and declared by the said Lafayette Kelly Overcash to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our narss as : ' ie e Beil S. Sowers “O- -O- -0= -0- =0= “08 NORTH CAROLINA,, ] In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Lafayette Kelly Overcash, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superlor Court for said county, by H. Baxter Overcash, one of the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Lafayette Kelly Overcash 1s proved by the oath and examination of E.¥. Land and Neil S. Sowers the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Lafayette Kelly Overcash | that the said Lafayette Kelly Overcash in the presence of this deponent, subscribed — his name at the end of said peper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 1, day of July, 1939. And the deponent further said, that the said Lafayette Kelly Overcash test aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited} to be his last will and testament, ator | se ————————— and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his nam the end of said Will €s,.an: attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presente of the said testatore And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Lafayette Kelly Overcash was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the kmowled-e, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this llth day of } H. Baxter Overcash (SEAL) January, 1941, before me. ) Neil S. Sowers (SEAL) C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court EM. Land (SEAL) ee ee NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Courte IREDELL COUNTY. It 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and ¢ every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Lafayette Kelly Overcash, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede Smith, Clerk Superior Court jebomedene te Sebete Rete we hata BOE Bete te te IERIE ie Spb S 4 j # i. biiakin. tredell county. I, Pearlina Alexander, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: le My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relative, and pay all funeral expenses, to gether with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. 2. I give and devise to my nephew, John Neely, and his hetrs in fee simple, & tract of land on which I now reside. Said tract being in Statesville Township, Iredell County, and being the tract of land which I purchased from John Summers. Said tract of land being described in a deed recorded in the Register of Deeds Office of Iredell County, in Deed Book 69, page 5ile 3. I five and bequeath to my said nephew, john Neely, 411 of my household | all of my other personal property of every nature whet- h &nd kitchen furniture, and s0ever which I may hav6e appoint my nephew, John Neely, my lawful onecu~| this my last will and testament, acocorde lhe I hereby constitute and tor to all intents and purposes, to execute ing to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereo?== SEE hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wilis and testaments by me heretofore made. NORTH CAROLINA, In witness whereof, I, the said Pearlina Alexander, do hereunto set IREDELL COUNTY. ts She Superior ‘Court. my hand and seal, this 13th day of December, 190. aii It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper~ Pearlina X Alexander mark writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Pearlina Alexane WLltness as to mark der, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate JG. Lewis are ordered to be recorded and filed, : C2 ni C r) ‘unerior ( > Floy Wilkénson oe ee This 15th day of Jan. 191. Sliened, sealed, published and declared by the said Pearlina Alexander to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her ; Sesespeche seine re He HTT HYNDE SHASTA HATTA FT IIe Ie HOMO ac TA Si cat LI i . : of o t AR rt presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses . NORTH CAROLINA w theretoe 3 IREDELL COUNTY I, William Lee Brown, of the aforesaid County and State, do make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by me heretofore made: FIRST: My Bxecutor, hereinafter names, shall give my body a decent burial ORF rt aes de eee suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay ali funeral expenses NORTH CAROLINA S “4 Cor MOREA CARORESA, § Is the Bquarten GoMeh (including the erection of a suitable marker) together with all of my just debts, IREDELL COUNTY. B 3 L county. 9 efore the Clerk. out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estates A a T-Wi i t oa > 5 go > o A me paperveriting purperving te be the dest 90 .ge: tenn: ee SECOND: I give end devise my house and lot at No. 817 Conner Street, where I ander, 4d ased, i chibit f 5 der, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior now live, to my beloved wife Esse Brown and daughter Blanche Brom jointly for C x y j ourt for said county, by John Neely the executor therein mentioned, and the due life, it being my will and desire that the same be maintained as home for them, or execution thereof by the said Pearlina Alexander is proved by the oath and examin- either of them so long as either of them shall live, and upon the death of the ation of J.G. Lewis & Floy Wilkinson the subscribing witness to the paper-writing survivor then said house and lot to go to my sons Finney Brom and Anther Brown in A ET AO N E AE a me SE -~ now shown him, purporting to be the last will andtestament of Pearlina Alexander fee simple, in the event one or both of them shall predecease my wife and daughter that the said Pearlina Alexander in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his their children to take the share of their father. name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date THIRD: I give and bequeath my cow and all of my household and kitchen @urni«- 2 of Dec 13 day of 190. ture jointly to my wife Esse Brown and daughter Blanche Brown to the end that the And the deponent further said, that the said Pearlina Alexander testator aforer house devised them for life in the second item hereof may be Maintained as a home said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said papere for them during their lives. writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and — FOURTH: My executor, hereinafter named, shall sell at public ercprhwate sele, this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as 4n atte ste (Qs he may deem best, my house and lot located at No. 823 Conner Street together ing witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testa | ; ‘with all of my personal property not herein otherwise’ disposed of and shall dise tor. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testa- | itribute the proweeds derived therefrom equally to my wife Esse Brown and @hildren tor subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the | Bshéne Brown, Finney Brom, and Anther Brown. deponent's subscribing his mame as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the © : | PIPTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friend and son, Finney Brown, said Pearlina Alexander was of sound mind and momory, of full age to execute ® &s my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to exeatte this my last will and wili, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or pelief of | testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and : { i : | John Neely + 2 4nd appoint Andrew C. MoIntosh to serve as attorney for my said executor. JG. Kewis a eat | In witness whereof, I, the said William lee Brow, do hereunto set my hand Floy Wilkinson 7 . j ‘ this deponents And further these deponents say note | Slause thereof, said executor to serwo without bond; and I do hereby constitute Severally sworn and subscribed this 15th day of Jane 1941 before me, C.G, Smith, Clerk Supertor Court, p82 this 25th day of September, 193,» ‘i, 2 Aa William Lee Brown (SEAL) Signed by the said testator, William lee Brown, as his last will, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presnce of each Other, have hereunto subscibed oub names as witnesses the day and year last written above, Ruth Litaker (SEAL) DOROTHY TOMLIN (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of William lee Brom, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Finney Brown the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said William Lee Brown is proved by the oath and examination of Dorothy Tomlin and Ruth Litaker the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of William Lee Brow that the @aid William Lee Brown in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 25th day of September, 194), And the deponent further said, that the said William Lee Brown testator aforé- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said papere writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an atteste ing witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatore And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said William Lee Brown was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these déponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 20 day of § Dorothy Tomlin _.( sBal) June, 1935 before me, § Ruth Liteker _ seal Jotm IL Milholland, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Superior Court. | ‘ is It is t ings 8 therefore considered and ad judged by the Court that the said paperewrit aw 5 =e uae SS and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of William Lee din, tee ae sme Same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. John L Milholland,Clerk, Superior Court This 20 day of June, 1935 TTR RTT Re Te ee Be ae ey sets SOSA annaenaneens this January the )-1932 V4 on this date 1 C.H. Horne do will my land and all produce property live stock and tools to my beloved wife Emma also eighteen shares in Horne and J.H. Rickert thrashing out fit one septrator ‘and Baler which are 40 shares in all | also 1 share in Mitual Holesale Grocery Company in Statesville N C. i am one of the directors at this time. My share will be found on Record. with Rowel Morrison also the money. you must keep taxes paidd this for Mrs C H Horne as long as She lives at Mrs C.H. Horne death $100.90 one hundred dollars gos to deacon's of Hams Grove cemetery Lone this 100 dollars out and each year us the intres on cleaning of cemetery after Mrs Horne Death the rest of our belonging goes to our six children 8 W Horne 1/6 Iula May Horne Scott 1/6 Clifford Horne 1/6 Bettie Horne Mclain 1/6 Foy Horne 1/6 Clarnce Horne 1/6 ive for our bess toma nbos God wi1i Bases you atl” power ouR Mest in a better worad” also my grand children and heighbors on this day 1 an not due any one thing on this day 1 have done what 1 think is just and wright so help me God C H Horne P.S. 1 would like for © C Holland & G D White to make a talk at church Witness by J.H. Rickert C _W Sprinkle seal NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, TRELELL COUNTY, Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of C.H,. Horne, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for . #*id county, by Mrs. C.H. Horne the executor therein mentioned, and the ea on thereof by the said Mrs. C.H. Horne is proved by the oath and examination of c.y, Sprinkle the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose ana say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of C,H, Horne that the said C.H. Horne in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said Paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and whéch bears date of |th day of Jan., 1932 And the deponent further said, that the said C.H. Horne testator aforesaic did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this dee ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting , witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subsce ribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C.H. Hore was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponentj And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 17 day of ) C.W. Sprinkle Oct, 1935 before me. ) JoH. Rickert John L Milholland, Clerk Superior Court ee I a NORTH CAROLINA, Jf In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paperewrit- ing, and every part thereof, is the last and testament of C.H. Horne, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. John L Milholland, Clerk Superior Court This 17 day of Oct, 1935. XK eiinedhdhditinitbdbdhdhtledidediididididndhibddintssindintnnindndidbded: ddlintedadintedindedhisdaditbdidindhiadintdbticitndinaintntiadtiiailt —\ / State of North Carolina, Iredell County I Charles R. Edwards being of sound mind and considering the uncertainty of life do make and declair this my last Will and testament hereby revoking all others My Exeocuter hereinafter named shal give my body a decent burial sutable to the wishes of my relatives and friend and pay all my just debts out of the first money that comes to his hands belonging to my estate secon I give and bequeath to J.M. Simpson now living in the tow of Statesville NC. @11 of my moneys and personall property of evry kind what seever I hereby constitute and appoint J.M. Simpson my lawful executer of this my last Will md testament to all entents and purpos of the same In whtness werfor I the said Charles R. Edwards do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 16 day of Aug 1933 Charles R. Edwards Witness Clyde C. Neilson W.8. Matheson NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Charles R. EQwards, deceased, is exhibited beforé ome, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by J.M. Simpson the executor bherein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Charles,k. Edwards is proved by the oath and examina- tion of Clyde C. Neilson & W.B. Matheson the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Charles R. Edwards that the said Charles R. Edwards in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 16th day of August, 1933 And the deponent further said, that the said Charles R. Edwards testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testa- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the Said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Charles R. Edwards was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, md was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 22nd., day of W.B, Matheson SEAL March, 1935 before me. Clyde C. Neilson SEAL A.P. Smith, Deputy Glerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the sgafé paper-writing, ’ and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Cjarles R. Edwards, de-j ceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recprded and filed. John L Milholland, Clerk Superior Court This 22ndse, day of March, 19435 t of OF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. I, Jom A. Fulp of the State and County aforesaid, being sound in mind and body and knowing the uncertainty of life, do hereby make, declare and publish this this as my last will andtestament revoking all other wills which may have been made by me at any previous time, iste iI order and direct that my Administrator herein after named shall pay all my just debts and funeral expenses with convenient speed. I do hereby appoint my soh, William Arthur Pulp, my sole Administrator and do hereby direct that he sell my house & lot, in which I now live, together with the furniture and other household effect, except such articles as my children may want to keep for memory sake, these articles to be selected by them upon the agreement of each other as to the pare ticular article, and the balance to be disposed of by sale as provided, After paying the expenses of sale I hereby direct my said Administrator to divide the net proceeds of sale as follows:= One sixth of the said proceed to each of the folowing heirs viz:= William Arthur Pulp, Iucile Pulp Gillelend, Annie Fulp Gilléland, Mrs. M.W. Shook and Leroy Fulp and the remaining one sixth to the children of my Brother, Chas W. Pulp named as follows t= Helen Fulp, Louise Pulp, Charlie Feye Fulp, Williem Pulp & Fred Pulp, the same to be divided equally-share and share alikes 3rd= I do further direct my said Administrator to take possession of any monwy and other personal property I may die possessed of and in like manner as above set forth, divide the same in manner and form as is set out in paragraph two above. pe In witness whereof I, Hohn A. Fulp, have hereunto set my hand and seal at state sville North Carolina this April 25th 1931, John A. Pulp (SEAL) Te said John A. Fulp at Statesville N.’. on this the 25th day of April 1931, signed and sealed this instrument and published and declared the same as und for his last Will &4m our presence and We, st his request, and in out presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto written out names as subscribing witnesses, W.W. Kerr JeF. Carlton NORTH CAROLINA, 4 In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J A Fulp, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by W.A. Fulp the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution theree of by the said J A Pulp is proved by the oath and examination of W W Kerr & J F Carle ton the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J A Fulp that the said J A Fulp in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show as aforesaid, and which bears date of 3rd day of January, 1934 And the deponent further said, that the said J./. Pulp testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing hic name as aforesaid, declare the said paperewriting so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this dee ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J A Pulp ~Was of sound mind end memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraing to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponents And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 3rd. day of i WoW. Kore JeF. Carlton Jany, 193) before me. ! John L Milholland, Clerk Superior Court 510 NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paperawrite ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J.A. Fulp, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. J-hn L Milholland, Clerk Superior Court This 3rd day of Jany, 193. . fe ‘North Carolina, WiLL Iredell County. I, C.il, Beaver, of Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory but realizing the uncertainty of life, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills at any time made by me. FIRST. I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my executrix as soon after my decease as conveniente SECOND, I divise and bequeath all my real and personal estate, wherever situated, to my beloved wife, Bona Carter Beaver, THIRD. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Bona Carter Beaver, to be my sole executrix of this my last Will ana Testament, and I direct that she shall not be required to give bond as such executrix, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 2lst day of July, 1927. C.. Beaver (SEAL) Signed by the said testator, C.H. Beaver, as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of one another have hereunto subscribed out names as witness, Hugh G. Mitchell WITNESS C.H. Dearman WIRNESS John T. Gillespie WITNESS -O# -O-= @ Ow aOw NORTH CAROLINA, 4f In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 49 Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of C.H. Beavers deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court fee ES — a gaid county, by Bona Carter Beaver the executor therein mentioned, and the due execu- tion thereof by the said C H Beaver is proved by the oath and examination of C H pearman, John T Gillespie the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth ana saith, that he is a subscribe ing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of C H Beaver that the said C H Beaver in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 21st day of July, 1927 And the deponent further said, that the said C H Beaver testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paperewriting so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this dee» ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C H Beaver was Of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 27 day of } C.H. Dearman (SEAL) August, 191 before me. Jom TT, Gillespie (SEAL) C G Smith, Clerk Superior Court men. NORTH CAROLINA, 4 In the Superior Courte TREDELL COUNTY. 9 It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Gourt that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of C H Beaver, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be ree corded and filed, C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court this 27th day of August, 190¢_ Seite Nedheedhdetheteitieiensiciedinindedintheedntdidlndilididinditnliinitintbdiiodinindilediin ddd din dia dtaidicte v North Carolina Iredell County We J.W. Albea M.L.Albea of the aforesaid county and State being of sowmd mind, but considering the uncertainty of our earthly existence, do make and declare this our last will and testament: First. Our executors Clud Albea, Mink Albea, L. Key Albea, our sons, shal give our bodies a decent burial suitable to the wishes of our frinds and relativs and pay all funeral expences togeather with all our just debts, out of the first monys wich may come into theire hands belonging to our estate. Second. We give and bequeath to our son Key 1 acre lot #1 of the home place runing weast from the Statesville road to R.L. Tomlins line runing with Stacks lin, Key is to care for brother. We, give to our son Claud lot #2 runing weast to R.L. Tome lins line We give and bequeath to ovr son Mink lot #3 runing from Statesville Road to R.L. Tomlins line. We, give and bequeath to our Daughter Nettie Maiden, lot #h., runing from the Statese ville Road to R.L. Tomlins line. We, give anc bequeath to our grand Daughter Jinnievie Fox, lot #5 running from the Statesville Road to R.L. Tomlins line, thence to publick Road runing East to Dearmans line. The above lots are to be divided eaqualy. Thes lots are of the home place. Known as the gage lands containing 9 acres. begining at T.M. Stikeleathers and Jo. Tharpe line runing to W.L. Gaithers line. We, give and bequeath to our son Mink lot #7 one acre, beginning in the middie of the highway We, give and bequeath to our son Key lot #2 one acre runing from the middle of big Road to W.L. Gaithers line. We, give end bequeath to our Son Claud lot #4, one acre, runing from the middle of big Road to W.L. Gaithers line, We, give and bequeath to our Daughter Nettie Maden lot # one acre runing from middle of big Road to W.L. Gaithers line. We, give and bequeath to our grand Daughter Jinnievie Fox lot #5 one acre, runing from middle of big Road to W.L. Gaithers line We, give and bequeath to our Daughter Sallie lot #6 one acre runing from middle of big Road to W.L. Gaithers line, “We, give and bequeath to our Daughter Daisy Kennedy lot #7 one acre runing from elt middle of hig Road to W.L. Gaithers line. If we should not need to use the 2 remain~ ing acres it shal be divied daqual with the above named lots. Known as the Buttler land, We, bequeath to our Daughter Sallie, lot #7, 2 acres, runing with line of Boon 1 ex, Sankey Gaither, Duglas Stewert, to Jo. Tharpe line begining in the mbddle of | Mocks#ille Rosd,. u We, bequeath to our Son Key lot "2, 2 acres, begining in the middle of the Mooks~ | é ville Road to Jo. Tharpe line. We, bequeath to our Son Claud lot #3, 2 acres, beginning in the middle of the woke Ville Read to Joe Tharpe line DA rs . We, bequeath to our Son 513 We » bequeath to our Son Mink lot #4, 2 acres, begining in the middle of Mocksville Road ruming to Jo» Tharpe line, thence with the line to Jo, Tharpe corner, thence to MrSe Wiss Gaithers corner with Pulins line, We, bequeath to our Grand Daughter Jinnievie Fox, lot #5, 2 acres, be ginirg in the middle of Mockswille Road, to Pulens line, We, bequeath to our Dauchter Dazie Kennedy, lot #6, ® acres, runing to Pulens line. We, bequeath to our Dauchter Nettie laden, lot #7, 2 acres, runirg to Pulens line, The above names lots contain 15 acres, more or less one acre undivied. Known as the old Home place Mink lot #7, 10 acres, runing East and West on south side of his residence. The remainder of the above named lands is to be sold and the money to be divided equaaly betwen Sallie, Nettie, Dazie our Daughters, and our Grand Daughter, Jinnie- vie Fox, which is 69 acres more cr less. begining in the midle of hard surfice Road in John Tharpes corner runing East Walls corner thence South with Balls line to Boon Turners corner South side of Mocksville then, Road thence, weast with Boon Turners line to the midle of hard surfice Road, North with hard surfice Road to John Tharpe corner, We, give and bequeath to our Son Key 1 lot #1, 45 feet in frunt running with John We, bequeth to our Daught Sallie, Lot #4, 45 feet in front runing from Boon Turners Sharpe line to Walls line, We, give and bequeath to our Son Claud one lot #2 45 feet in front runing to Walls line, We, give to our son Mink one lot #3 5 feet in front runing to Wall line. ~~ ‘corner on South side of Mocksville Road with Walls line to Minks line, We, bequeath to our Daughter Dazie Kennedy, Lot #5, hS feet in front runing from i Boon Turners line South of Mocksville Road to Minks line. We, bequeath te our Grand Daughter Jinnievie Fox, lot #6, 5 feet in front runing ‘from Boon Turners line South of Mocksville Road to Minks line. We, bequeath to our Daughter Nettie Maden lot #7, 45 feet in front runing from Boon | : : i i 4 | to be divied eaquealy between Sallie ‘Turners line South of Mocksville Road to Minks line. If the above division isent satisfacture you may sell and divied the money equaly With each one, Known as the Ward place We, give and bequeath to our Sons Clud Mink and Key all of the above named lands \for them to divied to suit themselves, this farm contains 55 acres more or less ‘ Known as the oli Home place. \We, bequeath to our son Mink Lot #2, 10 acres runing East and Meast on South Side of his residences. the remander of the above named lands is to be gold and the money Nettie Dazie and our Grand daughter Jinnse Pox, which is 69 acres more or lesa. mye and bequeath to dur son Mink neha on Hep lend avenue , Ste on the side, corner Corner lote Bonded by Key Albea and Mink Albea and P.H. Eazenby, In witness whereof we the said J.W. andeM.L. Albea do hereunto set. our hand ana ies . This 19 day of Nov. 1925. J.W. Albea (SEAL) M.L. Albea (SEAL) Signed, sealed published and declared by the said J.W. Albea M.L. Albea to be thre last will and testament in the presence of us who et his request ard theire prsences and in the presence of each other do subscribe out names as witnesses Witnes Stroud Pierce day of Nove 1925-6 NORTH CAROLINA, 4 In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testam nt of 1.L. Albea, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by L. Key Albea one of the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said M.L. Albea is proved by the oath and examination Red. Stroud & W.C. Pierce the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hime, purporting to be the last will and teste ament of M.L. Albea that the said M.L. Albea in the presence of this deponent, sub- scribed his name at the end of said paper-writing sow shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 19 day of November, 1925 And the deponent further said, that the said M.L. Albea testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this de- ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting wite ness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further raith, that &#t the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforeraid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting whtness thereto, as aforesaid, the said M L Albea was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 2); day of § R.J. Stroud ’ §SBAL) ° Aes carne aeeE D ' July, 194, before me. j : (SEAL) Jom L Milholland, Clerk sup C,. Pierce NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paperewriting, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of M.L. Albea ’ deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered md filed. John L Milholland, Clerk Superior Court This 24 day of July, 193). 4 a North Carolina, Iredell County. I, A.S. McKay, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but con- sidering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: 1. My executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, suite able to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, togeth- er with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. 2. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Belle B. McKay, all of my property, both meal and personal, to hold and use during the term of her natural life and no longer. 3. I direct that none of my red estate can be sold for the payment of any debts or charges of administration until all my personal property has been exhausted, it being my will and desire that all real estate shall remain intact so long as my said wife shall live. he After the death of my wife I direct that my daughter, Bertte McKay Christie, ‘be paid the sum of $200.00. 5e I give and devise unto my son William B. McKay thet tract of land known 4s the Brady tract containing 29% acres more or less, being in Davidson Township, Ire~- de11 County, North Carolina and bounded on the North by the land of Mrs. G.C. Robin-~ son, on the East by Duke Power Company, on the South by the Wilson lands and on the West by the A.S, McKay lands, to be his absolutely forever. 6. I give, bequeath and devise all the balance of my property, whether real, : Personal or mixed to my children 4s follows: Allen R. McKay, Bertie McKay Christie, Rachel Hugh G. McKay, William B. MoKay, Jchm i McKay, Robert B+ McKay, Hunter McKay, Mary McKay Reece, Fern McKay Mclean and Helen MoKay ney Louise McKay McIntyre, In the event anyone or tioned shall die before my death and leave Fox to be equally divied among them share and share alike. : more of my said children heretofore men issue, then I will that the issue of such child or children shall get the share that Would have gone to the mother or father as the case might be if the mother and fauhe f were living. 7. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, William B. McKay and my daughter, Rachel McKay, my lawful executors, to all intents and purposes, to éxecute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof - hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. 8. In order that there may be no mistake about my intention and desire, I here again state that no bequest contained in this will, except that to my wife, Belle BR, McKay, shall be effective until the death of my said wife. In witness, whereof, I, the said A.S. McKay, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 3lst day of December, 1938. 4.5. McKay (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said A.S. McKay to be his last will and testement in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. S.V. Brown Witness. W.L. Matheson WiLtnesse NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of A 3S McKay, de- ceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Wm B McKay & Rachel McKay the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said A S McKay is proved by the oath and examination of S V Brown and W L Matheson the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscrib« ing witness to the paper-writing now show him, purporting to be the last will and testament of A S McKay that the said A S McKay in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paperewriting now shown as aforesaid and | 4 r i 80 { which bears date of 4lst day of Dec., 1938 And the deponent further said, that the said A S McKay testator aforesald did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this d¢pe nent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witne ] 4 thereto, and qt the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his | ortbing | goune name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subs his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said A 8 McKay was of | mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to t @e e i r e an i c e bu t pl a i n sl a b pi a c e d a d at ou r fr a v e s e I na m e Ar c h B, . : 2 » 9 fe] a p « S a Q Sa ° pt) 3 © © K ca} n @ hb : © a ~ * la é 5 rs LS © o ° ot oe Fo u r t h , Fi f t h , f 517 to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these de- ponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 23rd day of Brown (SEAL) j e Y DeVe W.L. Matheson (SEAL) August, 1940 before me. i C G Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, J] In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will md testament of A S McKay, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be re- corded and filed. C.Ge Smith, Clerk Superior Court is 23rd day of August, 190. ft - a NORTH CAROLINA Bebe FORE TENE BO TE Tine Tobe teak Sede sede eet IREDELL COUNTY I, T.W. Vickery, of the aforesaid county and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament. First, having previously deeded seventy acres, lmown as the T.W. Vickery estate; and also twelve acres to J.L. Vickery on the west end of the phace. Second, The house and lot at Leray I will and bequeath to my wife, Mrs laura Vickery, during her lifetime and at her death, the ones who take care of her to have the larger share of said house and lot. Third, the forty acres of land near Chase City, ‘Mecklenburg district, Va. ad= ; joining the lands of Bollinger, Steve Dodson & J 0 Vickery, I will and devise same be 80ld and proceeds from said sale be equally devided among the children with the ex- seption of Mrs. 0.L. Woodsides to whom I wish to give one hundred dollars more than ste any one of the others. In witness whereof, I, Thos W. Vickery, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this “6th day of Sept. 1933 Thos. W. Vickery _ (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Thos. W. Vickery to be hia last 7Wi11 and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence do / Subscribe our names as witnesses. JM. Watts C.A, Moleliand olin 20" -O- we Ow « o= NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of T.W, Vickery, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court fop said county, by John Lk. Vickery one of Exct. the eceeutor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said T.W. Vickery 1s proved by the oath and examination of J.M. Watts & C,A. MeLelland the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, md each for himself deposeth and saith, that he &s a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hime, purporting to be the last will and testament of T.W. Vickery that the said T.W. Vickery in the presence of thig deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 16th., day of September, 1933 And the deponent further said, that the said T.W. Vickery testator aforeg@aid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-write ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, anc the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witnes@ thereto, as aforesaid, the said T.\. Vicke ery was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the lmowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deporents say note. Severally sworn and subscribed this 20th., day of CA. McLeliland ( SEAL) April, 1935 before mee J.M. Watts ( SEAL) A.P. Smith, Dept Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, } In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writ- ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of T.W. Vickery, deceas~ ed, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered te | be recorded and filed, John L Milholland , Clerk Superior Court’ This 20th., day of April, 1935. THe tlt tetletttte tHe tottetett dedi tinlndt Helle tedlinlidietebindledhti-tedindlennonindlotnditieietiesinsinnn sist cothsadite 519 IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. V I make this my last will and testamert: I give and bequeath to my nephew, John Sharpe all my real estate and persone al property in fee simple. I appoint john C Sharpe my executor, this July 1936. M4 (SEAL) Witnesses: Raymond York J W Sharpe NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs M L Shores, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by John C Sharpe the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Mrs M L Shores is proved by the oath and examination of Raymond York & J W Sharpe the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth de- pose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing wit- ness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of Mrs M L Shores that the said Mrs M L Shores in the presence of this depon- ent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and day of July, 1936 And the deponent further said, that the said Mrs M L Shores testator aforesaid which bears date of did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaic, declare the said paper-write ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. 4nd this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his.name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Mrs M L Shores was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute 4 will, and was not under any restraint te the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 5th day of J.W. Sharpe (SEAL) February, 1938 before mee Raymond Fox (SEAL) C G Smith, Clerk Superior Court SS re NORTH CAROLINA, ) In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 0 It its therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the saia paper-writ. ing, md every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mrs M L Shores, dec- eased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordereq to be recorded and filed. C G Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 5th day of February, 1938. Bee on BE OL Pee E AE She OK OL SLO BOL BOOK Be EL od She Padi diego emai Dg oa oh Lo ok 0a ga iawn ala woe ila Sh SN SL LSE ae See Ae 8 a ae ay 9y bene ar ae el at ee ae ee a ee re a habeas: BATLOS : This is my last will and testament. All property or money that I may have at my death after all expenses, burial and monument is paid for is to be equally divided between my three nieces and two nephews, namely Beulah Elizabeth Davidson, Mrs. Ruth Friday (nee Ruth Davidson), Joella Davidson, Paul Sherrill and Robert Sherrill, The two latter shares to be kept in trust an their mother (and my sister) Eliza Sherrill, she to have the income from said two shares her life time, My brother-in-law Rev. R.D. Sherrill is hereby authorized to make the devision and attend to all business matters in carrying out my wishes expressed in this my last will and testament. This the kth df June 1917. Elizabeth Howard Witness W¥.D. Brown C.P. Summers Codicil to my last will and testament. I write this codicil to appoint Paul M. Sherrill, assisted by Robert H. Sherrill, to attend to settleing my estate instead of their Father, Rev R D Sherrill, whoes health has failed since my will was wkitten. T ask them to do this without charge, as I am under @bligation or indebted to the other heirs, having made my home with them for a number of yearse This the 15 of February, 1928 Elizabeth Howard Witness Mrs F.M. Scroggs Mrs M.S. Arney ee —_ Subsoribed and sworn to before me, NORTH CAROLINA, i In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Jf Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of Miss Elizabeth Howard, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testae ment of Miss Elizabeth Howard deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Irddell County, North Carolina, by Robert H. and Paul M. Sherrill the executors therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Miss C.P. Summers one of the subscribing wit- nesses thereto, and of W.PD. Turner as following: North Carolina, Iredell County: Miss C.P. Summers, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribe ing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Miss Elizabeth Howard and that she saw Miss Elizabeth Howard execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Miss Elizabeth Howard, deceasedg and at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said Miss Elizabeth Howard was in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memorye Affient further swears that W.D. Turner the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said W.D. Turner is now dead. Subseribed and sworn to before me, this 5th day of 9 C.P. Summers May, 19396 $ Paul Hoover, Deputy Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. North Carolina, 4 Iredell County. 9 O.Le Turner, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquaint- ed with the handwriting of W.D. Turner, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Miss Elizabeth Howard deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 4th day of June 1917, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said W.?. Turner subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said W.D. Turners and effient Swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Miss Elizabeth Howard deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the th day of June 1917, ad Mis purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the sai 8 Elizabeth Howard subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Miss Elizabeth Howard O.L, Turner this 5th day of May, 1939 C G Smith Clerk Superior Courte And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Miss Elizabeth Howard deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination anq this certificate, be recorded and @iled,. This 5th day of May 1949. C G Smith Clerk Superior Courte NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk A paper writing, with subscribing witnesses, one of which is dead and the other lives out of the County, purportingrptopbsta codicbha to the will and testament of Miss Blizabeth Howard deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Paul M. and Robert H. Sherrill the executors therein nameds3 and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Paul M. Sherrill, that the said codicil to the will was found among the valuable papers and effects, after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, toewlts O.L. Turner, Miss C.P. Summers and that they are acquainted with the handwriting of said Miss Elizabeth Howard, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said Miss Elizabeth Howard subscribed to the said codicil to the will, and the said codicil itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Miss Elizabeth Howard. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquain- tances of the said Miss Elizabeth Howard Paul M Sherrill ( SEAL) C.P. Summers (SEAL) OL.L. Turner (SEAL) RoMe Lazenby (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5th day of May A.D., 1939. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superfor Court. ED ee eeprener aetna -_ oe ea A AR NORTH CAROLINA, f In the Superior C IREDELL COUNTY. § Y es Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper? writing, and every part thereof, is a codicil to the last will and testament ie Miss Elizabeth Howard, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, This the 5th day of May A.L., 1939. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court Pte diaphas ai athe iti RAR i ets Aetess toes Sette te dltade so datesode Tetetede toss Aptos / North Carolina, Iredell Countye I, Mrse L.F.M. Massey of the afore:aid county and State, being of sound mind and considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, and declare this my last Will and Testament: First: My Executrix hereinafter ramed, shall cive my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my estate. Second: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Mrs. L.A. Stike-= leather, all my real estate and personal property of every kind and nature whatso- ever in fee simple. Third: I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved daughter, Mrse L.A. Stike- leather, my Executrix to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last Will and Testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other Wills and Testaments heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said Mrs. L.F.M. Massey, do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 12th day of March, 1929. L.F.M. Massey (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mrs. L.F.M. Massey to be her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence, do subscribe out names as witnesses thereto. C.D. Stevenson J.W. Sharpe NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court, TREDELL COUNTY. q Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mra. LeF.M. Massey, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Mra. L.A. stikeleather the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Mrs. L.FeM. Massey is proved by the oath North Carolina, / and examination of C.D. Stevenson & J.W. Sharpe the subscribing witnesses thereto; Iredell County. who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, ys dea abaae of the al ove county ana state, being of sound mind but considering that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting 1d mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make an Sai soa aa Pe to be the last will and testament of Mrs. L.F.M. Massey that the saiad Mrs, L.F.M, ’ this to be my last will i and testamente Massey in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of saig Firste paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 12th day of March, My executors hereinafter named shall cive my body a decent but inexpensive 1929 purial, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all of my tust debts out of the And the deponent further said, that the said Mrs. L.F.M. Massey testator afore. cat first money which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said papere Second. writing so subscribed by him mda exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and I will and direct that the remainder of my property, both real and personal be this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attest- : sold and equally divided between my twelve children., share and share alike. ing witness thereto, and at the roquest of and in the presence of the said testator, Thirds And this deporent further saith, that at the saic time when the said testator sube I further direct that my children who have received advancements shall eccount scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's to the estate for said advancements, some of these advancements are in the form of subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the saic Mrs. L.F. notes and some in the form of accovnts, as will sppear from the records to be found M. Massey was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not in my safe. These advancements to be deducted from the share of seach child so under restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And advanced. further these deponents say not. Fourthe Severally sworn and subscribed this C.D. Stevenson ( SEAL) I hereby constitute and appoint my two children, Robert Lathan Mills and Clara 26 day of Sept, 1939 before me. ) JeW. Tharpe Mills Mott my lawful executors to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning thereof-hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore madee In witness, whereof, I, the said J.P. Mills, do hereunto set my hand and seal. This the 27th day of August 1932. NORTH CAROLINA, 9 Superior Court. i JoP. Mills _—(SEAL) IREDELL COUNTY. § It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writ~ : Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said J.’. Mills to be his last will ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mrs. L.F.M. Massey, 4 and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are Ke the presence of each other do subscribe out names as witnesses thereto. ordered to be recorded and filed, EH. Miller C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court Goo Ap Nerrer This 26 day of Sept, 1939. th citedbdaderedebe te sede tigedees sdesose i Sedesedime sess Lode ole Seb each ce eedesedhds Sedodasededide de desodoa Seaptede sede sshd “64 wamneaset NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J.P. Mills, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by R Lathan Mills & Mrs Clara Me Mott the executor therein mentioned, ; Fs i! 5I6 and the due execution thereof by the said J.’. Mills is proved by the oath and exam {nation of E H Miller and Geo A Morrow the subs who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-ewriting now show hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of J P Mills that the said J P Mills in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as afore. said, and which bears date of 27th day of August, 1932. And the deponent further said, that the said J P Mills testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibiged, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and et the request of and in the presence of the said testator, And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, ard the time of the dee ponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J P Mills was of sound mind and mémory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this th George A, Morrow (SEAL) day of March, 1940 before mee E.H. Miller (SEAL) C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court North Carolina, 4 In the Superior Court. Iredell County. } It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writ- ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J P Mills, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede CG. Smith, Clerk Superlor Court This day of March, 19,0. RAE HERMAN HAHAHAHAHA IIH AHHH MR ete SRE RRO MSO RE LEE SEE MET ea state of North Carloing, Iredell Countye I Arthur L. Little of Statesville North Carloina, Iredell Countye being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament in maner and form following; lst I will that my Just md honest debts be paid. 2ed I will that my body be given a decent burial, 3rd I bequeath to my beloved neices Bessie Bell. Teague. and Vetra Little. my entire real estate and personal property. hth I hereby constitute and apoint Bessie Bell. Teague my neice of Hickory N.C. Catawba County to be executor of this will to see that same is carried out to all intents end purposes stated therein. This October 10th, 1938 A.L. Little Siigned by testator Arthur L. Little as his last will md testament in presence of us, who at his erquest and in his presence and in the presence of one another have hereunto subscribed our names as witnessese H.C. Bristol H. Kenneth Phillips NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY, Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Arthur L, Lite tle, deceased, 1s exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said connty, by Bessie Bell Teague the executor therein mentioned, and the due ®xecution thereof by the said Arthur L. Little is proved by the oath and examination of H.C. Bristol & H. Kenneth Phillips the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, &nd each for himself deposeth and saith, that he ee, & subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last Will and testament of Arthur L. Little that the said Arthur L. Little in the pres- ®nce of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 10th day of October, 1938 And the deponent further said, that the said Arthur Le Little testator afore- S€id did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper= to be his last will and testament, Witing so subscribed by him and exhibited, he end of said will ad an t 7 this deponent did thereupon subscribedhis name at attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the saigq testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the saiq test. ator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Arthur L. Little was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this de. ponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 7th day Bessie Bell Teague of March, 190 before me. j H. Kenneth Phillips C G Smith, Clerk Superior Court H.C. Bristol NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Courte IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writ- ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Arthur L. Little, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are or- dered to be recorded and filede C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 7th day of March, 190. PW ee TE IH TEER SEITE ENE HSE ts ESPN E SLES Bat bees OSE MESO SE BESS Eb EOE SESE SEITE BOL IOSE BESET SESE | Statesville, N.C. April 21, 1937-6 I, Dewitt S. Conway give and bequeath to my wife Edith C. Conway all my real and personal property that I possess at my death and make her sole executor without bonde Signed DeWitt S. Conway Witnesses James A, Brady C.S. Alexander NORTH CAROLINA, 9 IREDELL COUNTY. 9 In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of DeWitt S. Comm t 529 CF dua @ way, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersicned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Mrs Edith C. Conway the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said DeWitt S. Conway is proved by the oath and examination of James A Brady & C.S. Alexander the subscribing witnesses thereto: Who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now showm him, purporting to be the last will and testament of DeWitt S Conway that the said DeWitt S Conway in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 21 day of April, 1937 And the deponent further said, that the said DeWitt S Conway testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writ- ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said DeWitt.s Conway was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this Sth day of James A Brady (SEAL) April, 1940 before me. C.S. Alexander _ (SEAL) C.&. Smith CGlerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA isis ' In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of DeWitt S. Conway, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. CG Smith, Clerk Superior Court RPhis 8 day of April, 1940. adidethadaa tecscacttacca teeta tntatatnantatnsanssnce eesti ATTA ATLL SS oVe / Mooresville N.c May 8th 1939 I, Cora Augusta Bradley being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my life do make and declare this to be my last will and testament lst I do will and decree that all debts and funeral expenses be paid and a marker be placed at my grave said marker not to cost more than ($50.00) fifty dollars ana also request my body be placed in a plain coffin not costing more than ($100.00) one hundred dollars and I d will and decree that if no cash be available to pay aforementioned expenses that the land willed to me by my brother Waiter W. Bradley be used so far as necessary to meet all expenses that may have accrued 2nd I ® will and decree that the balance of the afore mentioned lard shall be equally devided as to value among my next of kin (to wit) Oscar I. Bradley, Mrs Ida C. Brawley and Mrs. Agnes L. Elliott 3rd I @ will and decree to my sister Mrs, Ida C. Brawley the home place (together with all buildings thereon) containing 1 acres more or less also I do will that the contents of the house shall be devided by my sisters Mrs. Ida C. Brawley and Mrs. Agnes L. Elliott as directed in the attached note th I do will and decree to my brother Oscar I, Bradley all my interest in the land lmow as the C.S. and 0.I. Bradley land said land containing 5 acres more or less also 5 shares of non interest bearing stock in the Mooresville Cotton Mills (inc) also shares in the Mooresville wharehouse and Oil Mill (inc) and any and all notes or securetys I may hold at my death I hereby appoint and constitute my brother Oscar I. Bradley if living to be my Lawful executor if not living Ehthen appoint Robt. L. Brawley to be said executor to carry out this will In testimony thereof I, Cora Augusta Bradley do this the 8 of May 1939 execute this will and testament by setting my hand and offering my seal hereto Cora Augusta Bradley OS 440 % *O% sO % NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of Cora Augusta Bradley deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Oscar I Bradley & Robt L Brawley the executor therein named; and it 18 thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs T V Sherrill, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, (lodged in the land of Mrs R.S. Brawley for safe Keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, toewits Mrs ol | Bradley, Mrs T V Sherrill, thet they are acquainted with the handwriting of the Cora Augusta Bradley, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the seid Cora Augusta Bradley subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the haridwriting of the said Cora Augusta Bradley And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mention- ed witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally mow to the acquaintances of the said Cora Augusta Bradley Mrs T.V. Sherrilil SEAL) Mrs O I Bradley (SEAL) Mrs W.A. Sherrill (SEAL) ’ Severally sworn to and subscri-ed before me, the the 26 day of June A.De, 190. C.G. Smith Clerk superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior IREDELL COUNTY Before the It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Cora Augusta Bradley, eet and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede This the 26 day of June A.D., 1940. C.G. Smith G Clerk Supertor Courte North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Martha G. Reavis, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but considering ths meertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last Will and Testament lst: My Executrix hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all my funeral expenses, together with all my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my estates 2nd: I give and bequeath to my son, Carl G. Reavis one horse if I g¥6uld have iny at my death to be his absolutely. 3rd: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Minnie L, Reavis my sewing machine &nd one milch cow, hth: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Susan E. Reavis my cook stove, 5th: I give and bequeath all the residue of my personal property consisting of money, notes, and any other personal property which I may be seized and possessed of at my death to my son, Carl G. Reavis and my two daughters, Minnie L. Reatis ang Susan E. Reavis share and share alike, 6th: I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved daughter Minnie L, Reavis my lawful executrix to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and test. ament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and ayaRXxPaFkxaxdt clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Martha G. Reavis do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the lth day of May, 1927. Martha G. —. Reavis (SEAL) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Martha G. Reavis to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence do subscribe our names as witnesses theretoe C. Bruce Reavis Stokes E., Jones NORTH CAROLINA, } In the Superior Court, IRELELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk, 4 paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Martha G. Reave is, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Minnie L. Reavis the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Marthe G. Reavis is proved by the oath and examination of C. Bruce Reavis & Stokes E. Jones the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth end saith, thathe is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown oe purporting to be the la st will and testament of Martha G. Keavis that the said Martha G. Reavis in the pres ence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date cf lth day of May, 1927. And the deponent further said, that the said Marthe G. Reavis testator afore@ said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said papere writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, tobbe his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribed ni, name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said ' testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name ag attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Statesville, the 29th day of April, in # Martha G. Reavis was of sound mind and memory, of full ase to execute a will, ma was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this de- ponent: And further these deponents say not, Severally sworn and subscribed this lst Minnie L, Reavis day of July, 1939 before me. Stokes E. Jones C.G.e Smith, Clerk Superior Court C. Bruce Reavis NORTH CAROLINA, Jf } In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Martha G,. Reavis, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C.Ge Smith, Clerk Superior Court This lst day of July, 1939. Bede se diss Sede sete: geteds Std Sesh esses se Secs Seahcete ede Sette ese se f “a / LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF M. MOORE ROSSELLE I, Me Moore Rosselle, of North Carolina @nd New York, do make,, publish md declare the following as and for my last Will and Testament, intending hereby to dis- pose of all my property and estate at my deaths FIRST: I direct that all my just debts be paid as soon as conveniently my be done after my decease). SECOND: All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real and person- al, and wheresoever situated, I give, devise and bequeath to such of my brothers and Sisters as shall survive me, in equal shares. THIRD: I nominate and appoint as Executor of my Will, and Trustee of my Estate, J.A. Knox, of Statesville, North Carolina, and direct that no bond or other security be required of him as such Executor and Trustee. I hereby give and grant unto my said Executor and Trustee full power and authority to lease, sell, mortgage and convey or otherwise dispose of any or all of my property, real or yersemai, Ss his absolute dis cretion, and to make distribution of my property and estate in money bp-in property, or partly in money and partly in property, and to fix the actual and relative value of such property, snd his decision shall be final and bind~ ing on all persons interested in my estates POURTH: I hereby revoke all other WILLS by me heretofore made. I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at the City of thousand nine dred wei IN WITNESS WHEREOF ‘ss and thirty-eight. M. Moore Rosselie Signed, sealed published and declared by the aboved-named testatrix, M. Moore Rosselle, as and for her last WILL and TESTAMENT, In our presence, and we, at her request, in her presence ana in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, the day and year last above written. John G. Knox A.L. Lowranée NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, TREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerke A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of M. Moore Rosselle, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by J.A. Knox the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution there- of by the said M. Moore Rosselle is proved by the oath and examination of John Ge Knox and A.L. Lowrance the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he &s 4 sube scribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of M. Moore Rosselle that the said M. Moore Rosselle in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 29th day of April, 1938 And the deponent further said, that the said M. Moore Rosselle testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as.aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testa- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And thie deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, a8 aforesaid, — the said M, Moore Bosselle was of sound mind and ‘nanan of full age to execute @ will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponents: And further these deponents say not, Severally sworn and subscribed this lst day John G, Knox _( sal) of J uly, 19,0. before me, ‘ A.L. Lowrance ( SEAL) foie Dh ret ern cal C.G. SMITH, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, { ) In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court tht the said paper-ewrite ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of M. Moore Bosselle, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ore dered to be recorded and filed. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court Tis lst day of July, 1940. steele 344 HX t64 1 Reet iedeteiesietehedesesetese dese totes Lohesedelotededelesedetedecetode done decetecedheadatndbst “ j North Carolina, Iredell County. go! I, Catherine Barnard of the aforesaid county and State, being of sound mind, ¢ - but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys ‘which may come into his hands belonging to my estate, Second. I give and devise to my brother, Ben Padget my Family Bible and the enlarged pictures of myself, farther and mother, and my Grandmother Third. I give and devise to my friend Opie Tharpe. The enlarged picture of my late husband Leander Barnard. Fourth. When my earthly existance ceased I empower my executor to sell the remainder of my Real, and personal property, and out of the proceeds to pay all funeral expences and just debts, and the remainder I bequeath to the Trustees and their successors of Holly Spring Babptist church. as a Trust Fund, the proceeds of which shall be used to keep up my and my late husbands grave. Fifth, I hereby constitute and appoint Bristol Tharpe my lawful executor, to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testamnt hereby revok- ing and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore MAGS » In witness whereof I the said Catherine Barnard does hereby set my hand and geal, this 22nd day of June 19346 ) Catherine Barnard (SEAL) Signed sealed published and declared by the said Catherine Barnard to be her last |will and testament. In the presence of us, who at her request and in her preseno®@. (end in the presence of each other) do subscribe out names as witnesses thereto. F.8. Allen Mrs R.Re Mayberrye ee tt i b Hi] oe aa 536 ik eabeeaee NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs Catherine Barnard, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Bristol Tharpe the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Catherine Barnard is proved by the oath ard ex. amination of F B Allien and Mrs R R Mayberry the subscribing witnesses thereto: Who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the lest will and testament of Catherine Barnard that the said Catherine Barnard in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paperwriting now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 22nd day of June, 1933, And the deponent further said, thatthe said Catherine Barnard testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid declare the said papere writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an atteste ing whtness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further s&ith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Catherine Barnard was of sound mind and memory of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 5th F.B. Allen (SEAL) day of July, 190 before me, Mrs R.R. Mayberry (SEAL) C.G. Smith, Clery Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. § It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said pape writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Catherine Barnard, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court. This Sth day o¢ July, 19h0, TAHT H NTH i ttl el ielN-tetht intel dlbdinde dated doth dndbtbtdedhdntiedet tn witness whereof, I the said Lo 8d Testament in the presence of us, ¥ North Carolina, Iredell Cowmty. Being of sound mind, but realizing the uncertinty of life, I make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament: Ist. My executers hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes and desires of my children, and pay all my funeral expenses, together with all my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into their hands belong- ing to my estate. QNde I will to my sons Thomas L, Smith and W.B. Smith, and to my daughters Katie Fry, and Nora Craver and the heirs of bodies one hundred dollars each, and in the event that one or more of them die without heirs of their body or bodies, the share or shares willed to them is to reverg to the other five children hereafter named. 3rde I will that the child of my daughter Jennie Rothrock (now dead) be given twenty five dollars, and in the event of that she dies without heirs of her body the twenty five dollars willed to her is to revert to the other five children hereafter named to be divided equally between them (I have never seen this grand-daughter and dont know her name ) kth. I will to my sons Charlie A. Smith, George Smith, and John D. Smith, md to my daugh- td ters Lona Smith and Lula Smith and the heirs of their body or bodies, all my house- hold and kitchen furniture, to be equally divided among them, I also Will to these ffinwm children all the remaining money I now have or may hereafter acquire together all to be equally divided between them share and share alike, and should either of these five children die prior to my death without heirs of their body or bodies, their share or shares shall be equally divided Between the survivers of the five named in this paragraphe 5the I constitute and appoint my sons John D, Smith and George Smith, my lawful executor- sts to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last Will and Testament according true intent end meaning of the same, and according to every part thereof, king and declaring null and void all to the aid every part and clause thereof, hereby revo other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore mades : uise Smith do hereunto get my hand ami seal, this 15th day of November 1926. Louise Smith {SEAL) will Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Louise Suith to be nee La? . ' who at her request and in her presence, do . } | Subscribe our names as witnesses thereto» i a WITNESSES. O A Dearman N. Sankey Gaither R.W. Campbell NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Louise Smith, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by John D. Smith & George Smith the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Louise Smith is proved by the oath and examina-~ tion of N Sankey Gaither & R W Campbell the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each ter himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Louise Smith that the said Louise Smith in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show as aforesaid, and which bears date of 15th day of November, 1926 And the deponent further said, that the said Louise Smith testatrix aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing her name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by her and exhibited, to be her last will and testament, and this de- ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testatrixe And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testatrix subscribed her name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the de ponent '"s subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Louise Smith was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note J.D. Smith (SEAL) Severally sworn and subscribed 4 QGeorge Smith (SEAL) this 19 day of July, 190 before me, C.G. Smith Clerk Supertor Court N. Sankey Gaither (SEAL) R.W. Campbell (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. 9 It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writiz and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Louise Smith, deceased, ‘the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be ree ‘corded and filed. ty C. Smith, Clerk Superior ( This 19 day of July, 190. yo Sebedebedesetnshindtidndedntadsededntintedeterdetedede dette detedotetetedteteiededeeleteteidededt . The last will and testament of Emma Hill Be it known to all men that I Emma Hill give to my daughter Hester J. Hill my house and lot at Stony Point in Alexander County my twenty shares of prefered stock in the Watts Spinning Company. Will to be divided eqully between Elizabeth Hill Hester J Hill and Richard K Hill fhe farm belongs to the five living children Mary Summers James R Hill R K Hill Elizabeth and Hester J Hill My personal property I give to Elizabeth one high poster bed stead and bed and a stand of drawers to match or suit of furniture to R K Hill and bed with it one suit to Hester J Hill bed stead bed and bureau Sept 11:41 Emma Hill NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of Emma Hill deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Kk K Hill, son therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of R K Hill, that the said will was found among the valuable papere and effects, (lodg- ed in the hand of for ) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Maggie Adams, Mattie said { Adams end Mary D Steele, that they are acquainted with the handwriting =. one ‘Emma Hill, having often seen him write, snd verily believe that the name of the said Emma Hill subscribed to the said will, and the said will iteelf, md every ‘part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Emma Hill And it ist mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is Emma Hill urther proved \by the evidence of the three last j | Generally known to the acquaintances of the said R_K Hill (SEAL) Maggie Adame __(SEAL) 4 i ' { | 8 Sn a a I a i Sy seem a Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 16 day of August A.D., 19.0, C.G.Smith Clerk Supertor Court ~~ NORTH CAROLINA, } In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Q Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, md every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Emma Hill, dec- eased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede This the 16 day of August A.D., 19,0. C.G. Smith Clerk Superior Courte Bee SE PL he of C. E. Hawthorne. NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF IRETLELL. I, C.E. Hawthorne, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last WILL end TESTAMENT: | First. My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my Body @ ) decent burial, pay all funeral expenses, and any just debts that may be sutstandings out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my Estatee SECOND. I give and devise to my Daughter, Estelle Hawthorne, ne House and Lot, located on South Broad Street, in the Town of Mooresville, where A now live. THIRD. I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Estelle Hawthorne, all the Household Goods, Kitchen Furniture, silverware, and Clocks. | FOURTH. I give and bequeath to my Daughters, Estelle Hawthorne, and Mrs. JR. Hastings, jointly, to bs devided equally, all Certificates of Stooke consisting of-viz: ‘Fourteen (14) Shares in the Mooresville Cotton Mills, Ince, ‘Twenty (20) Shares in The Statesville Grocery Company, i -_ a ene RE TI NT EO a Ee pean RES ES I Sar Serre ees iis (2) Shares in The First National Bank, Five (5) Shares in the N.C. Midland Railroad Co., (sovu.) $,75200 in The Old Mooresville Building & Loan Ass'n, Also~ $1,000.00 Life Insurance (Paidup) NewYork Life Ins. Co., and $1,000.00 Life Insurance (Paidup) Jefferson Standard Ins. co, | any Cash Moneys, after defraying expenses, to be divided equally. FIFTH, I give and bequeath to my GrandSon, Jerry Hastings One Gold Watch and Chain, which I am now using. SiATH. . I hereby Constitute and appoint my Daughter, Estelle Haw- thorne, my lawful executrix, to execute this my last will and testament, according to tre tmue intent and meaning of same, and every part and clause thereof. I Witness whereof, I the said, C.:. Hawthorne, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 10 day of Feby. 1939. Mooresville, N.C. Signed- C.E. Hawthorne Witness: GeoMe Prt * Address Mooresv @e, N.C. Witness Ralph E Eudy Address Mooresville N C _ NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. § Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of C.E. Hawthorne, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of ths Superior Court Sor said county, by Estelle Hawthorne the executor therein mentioned, and the dus ®xecution thereof by the said C.E. Hawthorne is proved by the oath and examination of G.M. Kipka and Ralph E, Eudy the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he As @ subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the ‘last will and testament of C.E. Hawthorne that the said C.E. Hawthorne in the Presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shom as aforesaid, and which bears date of 10th day of February, 1959 And the deponent further said, that the said C.R. Hawthorne testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name 80 subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last name at the end of said will as an attesting will and testament, and this “ponent did thereupon wubweribe his tness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the eaid tentatore as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writin And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- s¢ribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponenttg subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said C.E. Haw. thorne was of sound mind md memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: Ana further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 10th GM. Kipka day of September, 190 before me. R.E. EUDY C,G, Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Courte IRELTELL COUNTY. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the the said papere writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of C.E. Hawthorne, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordere ed to be recorded and filed, C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 10th day of September, 19,0. B28 ~ I Malinde Lewis being of sound mind and memory do hereby make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I will and bequeath to my son William T. Lewis and my daughter Mary L, Lewis, all the personal property which I own and possess at my death. I will and devise that the land on which I now live and which I die seized of shall be dévided dqually in number of acres among my four chi}dren namely Lb G Lewis a.M. Lewis Wm T. Lewis and Mary L. Lewis and I also will and devise that Wm T. Lewis and Mary L. Lewis shall have their respective shares aLLotted so that their shares shall adjoin and on which shall be situated the builéings as I want them to have the buildings for thir home. My further will is that Wm T, Lewis and Mary L. Lewis shall pay all debts and funeral expenses @P myself and belived husband and to place suitable tombstones to our graves. ‘Wm T. Lewis is appointed exegutor of this my last will and testament. Witness my hand this June 3@, 1919. Malinds: S Lewis Sy : le ad . Lr "ac eig he ; We Z V Long & J.-A. Hartness sign the foreroing will the testator and in her presence at which will and t stament. This June ac, 1919. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing pur deceased, is exhibited before me, said county, by Wm. T. Lewis the executor thereof by the said Malinde Lewis is proved by Hartness and Zeb V. Long the subscribing witness: doth depose and say, and each for himself ing witness to the paper-writing now shown testament of Malinde Lewis that the: deponent, -subscribed his name at the end of said said, and which bears date of the 3rd day of June 1919. And the deponent further said, that the said Malinde Lewis testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribine his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writ- and this ing so subscribed hy him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, deponent did thereupon subscribed his name at the end of said will as an attesting ff the witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence ol tne sale testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed ee 5 1 ‘ xT) > tec c a 4 ~ his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscrib ing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Malinde Lewis was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any And further " restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 27th day of J.4. Hartness _ (SEAL) : SE April 1928, before me. Zeb V. Long ___I{8 AL) John L MilHollandit, Clerk Superior Court | ne | i | INORTH CAROLIN | ete In the Superior Courte ‘IREDELL COUNTY. nsidered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writ- It ig therefore oo “4 > ee? John L Milholland, Clerk Superior ce pe A he ic fe i ke a as S26 2c iS 2S 25 S216 28 AS 282 218 2S 2 2h 2 th i 2 a al lt hin le i Nt th A A I, William Milas Campbe. being of sound mind uncertainity of life hereby make, publish and d will and testam [ desire that my executor, hereinafter named, as soon after my death as possible, pay all my just debts that remain unpaid at my death, including my funer- al expenses, out the first proeeeds coming into his hands from my estate. SECOND After payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, including a suitable marker for my grave, I hereby give, devise and bequeath all the property of which I may die seized and possessed, both real and persona}, to my beloved wife, Julia Okie Campbell, to use, own and dispose of as she may desire. She has by her own efforts helped me to buy and pay for all we wwn and it is my desire that if she outlive me she shall own in her own right all the property that I may leave at my death. THIRD In the event my said wife shall die Before I do, it is my will and desire that all the property I may own at the time of my death be equally divided among my three children by my first wife, to-wit: Ella Allen, Sallie Jurney and Fannie Templeton, or their issue, after payment of my debts, funeral expenses and costs of administration. FOURTH i I hereby nominate and appoint my trusted nephew, Hanry P. Van Hoy, 48 executor of this my will and direct that he be allowed to act as such without ponds | 4 wn C203 neue . i IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at my residence in said county in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, who subscribe their names hereto as such witnesses in my presence, at my request ang in the presence of eachother this the 22 day of January, 1931. W.M. Campbell _({SEAL the request of presence of eachother, we, witnesses to the above to be his last will and t 92 day of January, A paper-writing purporting deceased, is exhibited before for said county, by H.-P. Van Hoy e executor therein mentioned, tion thereof by the said W.M. Campbell is p by the oath and J.D. Fletcher and J.G. Mitchell the su sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself de sth and saith, purporting subscribing witness to the paper~-writing now Jampbell in u will and testament of W.M. Campbell that the this deponent, subscribed his name at said paper-writing aforesaid, and which bears date of 22 day of Jan. 1931 And the deponent further said, that the said W.M. Campbell testator aforesaid ° : 0 2aan4 jan pr the ay 5 nar 2rewr j on did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper writ ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this be hi Q of said wi Sf stin deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an atte gz , Y =} TY sc sy , P 7 , ¢ 5 q 38 T PS ad witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. 5 j > 2 id 2satatc S _~ And this deponent further saith, that at the said time .when the said testator sub . > - o ’ Scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's Subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said W.M. Campbell was of sound mind and mempry, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this J.D. Fletcher 28 day of Nov. 1936, before me. poe Mitchell Paul Hoover, Dept Clerk Superior Court he Superior Court. dged by the Court that “+ oman? a) estament ot of Nov.s 1936. Ae he he I IE OR a I A hI I ae ap Sie i pe i Di Be i DIS: ple pe aD ii pe IKI ip a frail and ry and consideri he uncertainty of transitory life d herefore make ordain publish declare this to be my last will and testament. First I order and direct that my executrix herein after named pay all debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently as may be Second After tl me of such funeral expenses and debts, I give and devise and bequeath unto Mary J. Stewart all the property real and personal and effects of every name and nature which I now have may die possesed of or may be entitled to her heirs and assigns forever. Third I do hereby make constitute and appoint sister Mary J. Stewart sole executrix of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have here unto subscrived my name and affixed my seal the 8th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty nine. Lilly Belle Hammer.) (SEAL) This instrument was on the day of the date thereof signed published and declared by the said testator Lilly Belle Hammer to be her last will and testament in the presence of us who at her request have subscribed our names thereto as witnesses in| her presence and in the presence of each other Witness Cleo Frye JR. Warren, NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. & paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Lilly Belle and every part thereof, is the las Hammer, Court for execution the - sence of this depone as aforesaid, and wi And the deponent further said did, at Ut! writing so subscribed deponent did thereupon ing witness thereto, and at tie And this deponent further saitl ibed his name to the sori orl S¢ subscribing his name as Hammer was of sound mind der any restraint to the further these deponents say Severally sworn and subscribed this 12th day of October, 1939 before mee Paul Hoover, Deputy Clerk ny | NORTH CAROLINA, ; , In the Superior vVourle IREDELL COUNTY. ; -+4ead by the Court that the said paper-writing, It is therefore considered and adjudged by the ou ' 31 f Lilly Belle Hammer, de- t will and testament o2 Lilly Belle Ham > : Sd } is artiftvie te are ordered Q } ” { y sxami ation and this coer tifica 7aSe , a nd the same wi th the f Oo! ego ing © amin : to be recorded and filed. c.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court This 12th day of October, 1939. shah sales aa aa ae a ai a a css as ht a ce tet ea i as ASS H CAROLINA, COUNTY. adjudged by the Court that the ss last will and testament of W.M. Campbell, d IP aAn 2UGCE ion and this certificate are ordered ore ae nith, of sound mind transitory life will and testament. debts and funeral expenses as §& n er my decease as Second and bequeath unto my sister Mary J. Stewart all the ro uncertainty of this frail and to be my las First I order and dir ; that my executrix herein after named pay all conveniently as may be After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give and devise perty real and personal and of every name and nature which I now have may die possesed of or may be entitled to her heirs and assigns forever. Third I do hereby make constitute and appoint my sister Mary J. Stewart sole executrix of this my last will and testament. 4 . In witness whereof I have here unto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 8th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty nine. Lilly Belle Hammer. } (SEAL) This instrumei.t was on the day of the date thereof signed published and declared by the said testator Lilly Belle Hammer to be her last will and testament in the presence of ug who at her request have subscribed our names thereto as witnesses in her presence and in the presence of eash other Witness Cleo Frye Jk. Warren. NORTH CAROLINA, in the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk, A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Lilly Belle SO E RE T AO AS TE EE SE sn o o> Hammer, deceased, 1S exh Court for said county, due executi hereof by nation of Cleo Frye and a subscribing witness to the paper- riti testament of Lilly Belle Hammer er ‘ % 4 « lan: mnt ~}) Shad presence of this deponent, subscribed shown as aforesaid, and which And the deponent said did, at ti writing so subscribed this deponent did ing witness thereto, and And this deponent further saith, scribed his name to the said last subscribing his name as attesting of sound mind and memory, der any restraint to the knowledg oc ~ further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 12th day of October, 1939 before mee Paul Hoover, Deputy Clerk sup JAROLINA In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. ss re all It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, x Ra T vy > ia and every part therzvof, is the last will and testament of Lilly Belle Hammer, de cortificate are ordered Ceased, and the same with the foregoing examination am tate /to be recorded and filed. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court ‘This 12th day of October, 1939. all funeral may hands, to be held daughter, Margar time to time to her use and benefit, the daughter, Margaret Smithdeal, Superior Court of Ired@éll ities as may seem best to him and )al shall be paid as above set out said daughter, Margaret Smithdeal. I further take into considera~ keep the same in such liquid form that iid daughter, Margaret Smithdeal, shall I hereby constitute and appoint C.A. Mayhew, my lawful executor to intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to true intent and meaning of the same, and every Very part and clause thereof hereby oking and.decluring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. fn witness whereof, I, the said G.H. Smithdeal, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 5th day or August, 1940. GeH. Smithdeal (SEAL) vigned, sealed, published und declared by the said G.H. Smithdeal to ie € aat 4) an Latama $ be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence (and he presence of ¢ : 8 DPD ce (and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names 4&6 wit- | ing, and every part thereof, nesses theretoe I,J. Alexander Brown NORTH CAROLINA, 9 In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 9 Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of G.H. Smithdeal, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by S.V. Brown and the due execution thereof by the saic G.Ii. Smithdeal is proved by the oath and examination of 1.J. Alexander & S.\. Brown the subscrib- ing witnesses thereto: whe being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for him- self deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paperewriting now show him, purporting to be the iast will and testament of GH. Smithdeal that the said G.H. Smithdeal in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now showm as aforesaid, and which bears date of 5th day of August, 190 And the deponent further said, that the said G.H. Smithdeal testator aforesaid did, at the time of s»bscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writ- ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of sai d will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sub- scribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said G.H. Smith» deal was of sound mind end memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed this 8.V. Brown 5th day of September, 1910 before mee I. J. Alexander C.G. SMITH, CIERK SUPERIOR COURT ‘NORTH CAROLINA, } | TREDELL COUNTY. § | In the Superior Courte | It 18 therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the cane Serer is the last will and testament of G.H. Smithdeal, de~ ceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filede C.G.Smith, Clerk Supertor Court Tis 5th day of September, 190. Jove dedetetetete sede sett te cetete te te tets Rese Sener dette de telbdele ttete tet th tebe tote de teh Medi te Sore Bete tee he | eat! North Carolina, Iredell County. v I, Laura Reid of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My executor hereinafter named shall pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estatee Second: I give and bequeath to Mary Piknston, of Mooresville, N.C. the proceeds from a life insurance policy now held by me in the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- panyj also all my household and kitchen furniture and all other personal property of any and every kind, including cash on hands or in Banks, notes and any and ell evidences of indebtedness now due me or hereafter to become dueée Third. I hereby constitute end appoint Sam L. Pharr of Mooresville, N.C. my law- ful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part thereof, here- by revoking and declaring void all other willsor testaments heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, ths said Larua Reid, do hereunto set my handsand seal this 6th day of February 1932. her laurg 2, feid (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by me the said Laura Reid to be her last will and testament in th presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence and ir the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thertoe J.F. Foster S8.L. Pherr Witne s8e8e NORTH CAROLINA, |} In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. 0 Before the Clerk. A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Lauré Reid, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Sam L Pharr the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Laura Keid is proved by the oath and examination of J F Johnston & S L Pharr the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depoee and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he 1s a subscibing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will md testenent of laura Reid that the said Laura Reid in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now show as aforesaid, and which bears date of 6th day of February, 1932 And the deponent further said, that the said Laura Reid testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this de- ponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of saic will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the saic testator. dnd this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator sube seribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Laura Reid was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will,e#and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or bellef of this deponents And further these deponents say note Severally sworn and subscribed ‘ SL. Pharr this 7 day of August, 190 before me. § JeF. Johnston C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Courte TREDELL COUNTY. 49 It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court thet the said paper-writ- ing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Laura Reid, deceased, Gnd the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be Tecorded and filed. C.G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court ‘This 7 dey of August, 1940.6 Sbhididindhthdbdbendi dn didedds di taddidith ddiditidedetindin ta siddhsinitidiess North Carolina, Iredell County, I, Mart Allison, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, and disposing memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament; 1. I give and devise to my children, Maud Allison, Flora Allison , Mary Belle Allison and Joe Allison, the tract of land on which + now reside, containing three. fourths (3/4) of an acre, for their natural lives; at their death I give and devise to my grand-children, Cornelia Allison and Francis Allison, and their heirs itn fee simple, said tract of land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Mart Allison, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the .... day of August, 1928. his Mart. 2%. Aliison (SEAL) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mart Allison to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. He P. Grier, Sr. Ze Ve Turlington NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE_CLERK In the matter of the will of Mart Allison, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of Mart Allison, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior C,urt of Iredell Younty, North Yarolina, by...... the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath end examina- tion of Z. Ve Turlington, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of....-- as followings North Carolina, Iredell County: Z» Vs. Turlington, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Mart Allison, and that he saw Mart Allison execute (or heard.-.. acknow- ledge the execution of) this writing es his lest will end testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence of and at the request of said Mart Allison, deceased; and at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was afknowledged), said “art Allison was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memorys Affiant further swears that H. P. Grier, Sr., the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant sew him sign the same, and that said H. P. Grier, Sr. ie now dead. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this... day of June, 1935. John L. Milholland - Ve. Turlington Clerk Superior Court be a eee es pee North Carolina, Iredell Vounty. W. De Turner, being duly sworn, deposes sand says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of H. P. Grier, Sr., one r sut » @8thedsée bo tie paper writing purporting to be the last will ceased, which is hereto attached, dated the ... day of August 928, having seen him write, and that the name of the said h Grier, Sr. subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwritin and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with Grier, Sr-, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the .... day of August, 1928, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of said H. P. Grier, Sr., subscribed to said will is i: e genuine handwriting of the said H. P. Grier, Sr. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this ... day of June, 1955. Jonn Le Milholland, Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mart Allison, deé- ceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination of this cere tificate, be recorded and filed. This .... day of June, 1955. John L. Milholland Clerk Superior Court. j : f J 000000009000090000900000000009 f& . // / North Carolina, Iredell County. I, J. Be Helton, of Iredell County, North “arolina, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following? l. Beulah Jenkins Helton, ali of I, give, will, devise, and bequeath to my wife, on, both real and personal, to be my property of every kind, nature and descriptl hers absolutely, in fee simple. Il. and appoint my wife, Beula ament to all intents and purposes: h Jenkins Helton, I, hereby nominate, constitute, and test ” the lawful exeoutrix of this my last will rue intent and meaning thereof, without bonds | to execute the same according to the t III. I hereby revoke and declare utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 23 day of September, 1939. Je Be Helton (SEAL) Sjgned, sealed, published and declared by the said J. Be Helton, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. A. Be Raymer Witness Ralph S. Moore Witness NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J. B. Helton, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Mrs. Beulah Jenkins Helton the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said J. B. Helton is proved by the oath and examina- tion of Ae B. Raymer and Ralph S. Moore, the subscribing witnesses thereto: who be-~- ing duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of 4. B. Helton that the said J. B. Helton in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown 4s aforesaid, and which bears date of 25rd day of Sept., 1939. And the deponent further said, that the said J. B. Helton, testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writ- ing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator, subscribed his name to the said last will ss aforesaid, and the time of the depon- ent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said J. Be Helton was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this de ponent} And further these deponents say not. (SEAL) (BAL) Severally sworn and subscribed this A. Be. Raymer 31 day of Dec., 1940, before me. Ralph S. Moore C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, ) : SUPER IREDELL COUNTY. ) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of J. Be Helton, Reid line, Holland's corner, and running S. 86° E.- | to the beginning, containing 74 A» more or less. deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certific ate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 31 day of Dec. 1940. C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Co ecocoo 000000000 0000009000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, W. M- Campbell, of the aforesaid County and State being of sound minds; but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance do make and declare this my last Will and Testament. 1. My Executor hereinafter named shall pay all just claims against my estate out of the first monies coming into his hands belonging to my estate. 2nd. I give end devise to my daughter Allie B. Cole the part of the Margery Lazenby place on which she is now living and being lot one; bounded as follows: Beginning at a poplar on the South bank of the South Yadkin river, the S. O- Lazenby corner and running S. 16° We 104 poles to a stone in the S. 0. Lazenby line; thence West 120 poles to a stone in the “ames Reid line; thence N. 3° E- 50 poles to a stake on the River bank said Reid's corner; thence down and with the North bank of said River to the beginning; Conteining 72 acres more or less. 3rd. I will and bequeath to my second son J. Herbert Campbell, and his children Andrew Campbell, Louis Campbell, Sue Campbell Parlier, veorge Campbell heir, Ruth Campbell Ballard, J. Herbert Campbell, Jr., & Margery Campbell Lot No. 2 of the “Margery Lazenby place, and bounded as follows: viz: Beginning at a stone in the 93-1/5 poles to a stone in the Holland line; thence N. 16° E. 117 poles to a stone, corner of lot one; thence West 120 poles to a stone in the Reid line, core of lot one; thence South 35° W. 110 poles 4th. To my oldest son, Virgil Campbell I will and give a part of the Arthur's or Lazenby place bounded as follows! W. 984 poles to a poplar in the old road; thence N. 86° W. 66 poles to a stone \nickory); | | | 4 |Arthurs or Lazenby place bounded and des y Creek Virgil Campbell's corner and running 8. 67° ag° BE. 75 poles to a stake; Beginning at a stone on Rock thence South 65 poles to a stake; thence N, thence S. 75° E. 70 poles to @ thence S. 2° Ws 22 poles to a stone pell's cor-} N, 888° Be th 1° BE. 36 poles to a stone; thence hickory stump or stone; thence Nor thence up and with the creek 108 poles to a sycamore on West bank of Rocky Vreek; rea more or 1088. to the beginning; containing 74-3/4 ac L. Leroy Campbell ea part of the Sth. I will and devise to my youngest son, cribed es follows: Vigte- RA R E R AN NE AB Beginning at hickory in the Bell line - Virgil Campbeli's corner and inate N. 88° E. 145 poles to a stake; thence South 65 poles to a stake; thence N. 86° w 148 poles to a stone or stake, Bell corner; thence %. 5° E. 55-1/5 poles beginning; containing 54% acres, more or less. The same includes the the Dwelling house and all out-buildings thereon. 6th. If the remaining Hundred acres of the Arthurs or Lazenby place has not been disposed of at my death I desire that my Executor hereinafter named shall se. lect three dis-interested men to divide the same into four equal in value lot or shares and give one share to each of my children. 7th. I hereby constitute and appoint my son Virgil Campbell my lawful Executor to all intents, purposes, to execute this my last Will and Testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof. In witness whereof, I the said W. M. Campbell do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 13th day of July, 1934. his Wi Me. Zz mark Campbell Signed, sealed published and declared by the said W. M. Campbell to be his last Will and testament in the presence of us; who at his request and in his pre- sence and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witnesses there- to. S. 0. Lazenby J. Clyde Yates NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the matter of the will of W. M. Campbell, deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testar ment of W. M. Campbell, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, Vilerk of the Superior Court of tredell County, North Carolina, by.... the executor therein named) and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of “. Clyde Yates, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of S- 0. Lazenby, 48 following: NORTH CAROLINA, IKEDELL COUNTY. Je Clyde Yates, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing wif ness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testa-| ment of W. M. Campbell, and that he saw M. We Campbell execute this writing 48 his | last will and testament, end that affiant attested it in the presence and at the | request of said W. M. Campbell, deceased; and at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said W. M. Campbell was, in affiant's opins ion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that S. 0- Lazenby | the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said S+ 0» Lazenby is now dead. J. Clyde Yates Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19th day of Feb., 1941. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Iredell YVounty NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mariemma Henley, being duly sworn, deposes {is well acquaint- ed with the handwriting of S.- 0. Lazenby, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testamen of W. M. Campbell, de- ceesed, which is hereto attached, dated 34, having often seen him write, and that the name of the O. tazenby subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said S.- 0. Lazenby Mariemma Henley Subscribed and sworn tobefore me this th day of February, 1941. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Court iged by the court that the said paper And thereupon it is considered and adju writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of W. M. Campbell, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate be registed and filed. This 17th day of February, 1941. Ce Oe Sani to Clerk Superior Court. 000000000000000090 e000 oy fe g Ye f wef J : NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL CO. IB. T. Gregory of the aforesaid County & State being of so & declare this my last und mind, but consid- ering the uncertainty of my earthly existency, do make will & testment. ghall give my body a decent burial, & pay First My executor hereinafter named, all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. I geve & devise to my daughtor Rosa J. Gregory my junior insurance rty belong to my estate after Second Third My will & desire is that all my Prope gall be soled Both Real & Personal, by taking out the devises above mentioned, o me colected & if there should & the debts owing t ent of debts expenses & arvise, hildren in equal Proportion my executor or his successor, that such be any surplus over & above the Paym surplus shall equaly be divided & Paid over to my © Share & share alike Fourth I hereby constitute &4 appoint my trusty friend '). H. Deal my lawful executor to all intents & Purposes to execute this my last will & testament according to the true intent & meaning of the same, & evry Part & clause there. of revoking & declaring utteriy void all other wills & testaments by me here- tofore made. in witness whereof I the said B. T. Gregory do hereunto set my hand & seal, This January 14, 1929 his Be TT. xX Gregory (Seal) mark Signed sealed, Published & declared by the said B. T. Gregory to be his last will & testament in the Presence of us, who, at his request in his Presence & in the Presence of each other, do subscribe our names as :itnesses thereto, J. R. ‘Jarren. SE esis sell nistiaosiiaiaicnancl NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of B. T. Gregory, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by W. H. Deal the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said B. T. Gregory is proved by the oath and examination of J. R. Warren and Cleo Frye the subscribing witnesses there- to: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of B. T. Gregory that the soid B. T. Gregory in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of l4th day of January, 1929 And the deponent further said, that the said B. T. Gregory testator afore~ said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and tes~ tament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that eat the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponents'’s subscribing his name as attesting witness there- to, as aforesaid, the said B. T. Gregory wus of sound mind and memory, of full age tc execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, jnfor- mation or belief of this deponent: ‘And further these deponents say not. a oe eo Severally sworn and subscribed this 30th day of WeH. Deal J (SEAL) January 1941 before me. J. R. Warren (SEAL) GC. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Cleo Frye (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- ae writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of R. T Gregory deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Cierk Superior Court This 30th day of January, 1941 ee ie Rk ak a a aa ak ake aa aoe ar A rl NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Fannie E. Gray, of the aforesaid County and State, do make this my last will and testament: 1. I will that all my just debts be paid by my "xecutor hereinafter named cut of the first money belonging to my estate coming into his hands. 2. Iwill Alice Gray the sum of Five Dollars. 3. Iwill to Father Arnold Walters the sum of Two Hundred Dollars for mass¢g for myself and my husband, John H. Gray, Sr. 4. I will, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my property of whatsoever kind and description and wheresoever situated to my son, John H. Gray, Jr., to belong to him absolutely and forever, provided however that my 8aid son shall use so much of my property as is necessary to educate my grand- 80n, Lawrence E. Gray, Jr. 5. I hereby constitute and appoint my said son, John H. Gray, Jr-, my lawful executor of this my last will ana testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Fannie £. Gray, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 2lst. day of April, 1938. Feunie Bs Grey (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Fannie E. Gray to be her last will and testament in our presence, who, at her request and in her pre- sence and in the presence of each other, do suodscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Rachel K. Lewis J. ‘ae Lewis NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Fannie £, Gray, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by John H. Gray Jr., the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said “annie E. Gray is proved by the oath and examination of Rachel ”. Lewis « J. G. Lewis the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for him self depvoseth and saith, that he is e subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of Fannie E. Gray that the said Fannie E. Gray in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 21st day of April, 1936 And the deponent further said, that the said Fannie E. Gray testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testa- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his neme at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the ‘eponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Fannie E. Gray was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this 30th day of Jno. H. Gray Jr. (SEAL) January, 1941 before me. Rachel K. Lewis (SEAL) GC. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court J. G. Lewis (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the lest will and testament of Fannie E. Gray, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate ordered to be recorded and filed. Qn C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 30th day of January, 1941 HORROR OR IO FOR ak ok ok ak ke ak / Mooresville, N. C. 6/12 1918 I WM Neel which of Sound mind make this my last vill and testament. I will to my wife Mattie L. Neel all my right title and interest in all real ft estate bank & Cotton Mill stock telephone stock & Trust Co. stocx and all goods wears & merchandise cattle or in whatever farm property may consist to hold her life time. These to be equally divided between my two children Sam S & Mary Elizabeth. I hereby appoint J. A. Stewart executor of this will NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of W. M. Neel deceased, 4s exhibited for probate in open Court by J. A. Stewart the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of J. A. Stewart, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects after his death. Amc {t is further proved by the cath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: J. N- Stewart, A. L. Lowrance and D. M. Creswell, that they are uecquainted with the handwriting of the said, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the mame of the said W. M. Neel subscribed to the seid will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said W. M. Neel And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said W. M. Neel Stewart (SEAU Stewart (SEAL) Lowrance (SEAL) Creswell (SEAL) y an oi Severally swonr to and subscribed before me, this the 6 day of February A. p "9 1941. G. Smith rk Superior Court, Cle NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR cCouRT REDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of W. M. Neel, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 6 day of February A. D., 1941. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. FORO OR IO ROR i R atCR tog ga ai A jf Mooresville, M. C. July &, 1940 Will of Shelley Frontis, Sr. I bequeath to my vife, Lillian, as long as she lives, our present home, 201 S. Academy Street and whatever insurance I may have at my death. What we call the grandma lot on West MoLelland Ave. between W. M. Nor- man's home and Mrs. H. N. Howard's, I will to the four boys Shelley, Irving, Stephen anc Borel, to dispose of, proceeds of which to be used in paying off any debt may then have. If no debt, they may divide the proceeds among themselves. The home place, at my wife's death shall go the four boys, Shelley, Irving, Stephen, and Borel, to dispose of es they like. Witmess A. E. Bell Shelley Frontis Sr. S. H. Price NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of shelly Frontis Sr, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Irving Frontis, som and the gie execution 563 thereof by the said Shelley Frontis Sr is proved by the oath and examination of AE Bell end SH Price the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a sub- scribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Shelley Frontis Sr that the said Shelley Frontis Sr in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 8th day of July, And the deponent further said, that the said Shelley Frontis ‘r testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the reauest of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the devonent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto as aforesaid, the said Sheiley Frontis Sr was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, infor- mation or belief of this deponent: And further these denonents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this A. E. Bell (SEAL) 10th day of February, 1941 before me. S. H. Price (SEAL) C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Th W COU NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDEL]L COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the lest will and testament of Shelley Frontis Sr, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this cer- This 10th day of February, 1941. Soto qok tio aot totot i a t oe — 77 ee / rf, A A NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Laure Honeycutt, of the county and state aforesaid, do make and declare this my last will and testament: 1st. I give, bequeath, will and devise all my property of every kind and des- cription to my sister, Emma Honeycutt, to be hers absolutely in fee simple. 2nd.I hereby constitute and appoint my said sister, Emma Honeycutt, my lawful executrix to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning thereof, hereby revoking and decalring utterly void ail other will and testaments by me hereto fore made. In witness whereof, I the said Laura Honeycutt, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 18th day of Sept. 1929. Laura Honeycutt SEAL ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the suid Laure Honeycutt to be her last will and testement in the presence of us who at her request and in her pre- gence and in the presence of each other do hereunto set our names as witnesses thereto. J. We. \twell D. L. Raymer NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Laura Honeycutt, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Sup- erior Court for said county, by J W Atwell and the due execution thereof by the seid Laura Honeycutt is proved by the oath and examination of J W Atwell and b » Raymer the subscribing witness thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and seith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last wiil and testament of Leura Honeycutt thet the said Laura Honeycutt in the presence of this depom- ent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforeseid, and which bears date of 18th day of Sept. 1929 And the deponent further seid, that the said Laura Honeycutt testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his mame as eaforesuid, deciare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of gaid will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testetor. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will eas aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Laura Honeycutt was of sound mind and memory, of full #6? i to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this D. L. Raymer 7th day of March, 1941 before me J. W. Atwell c. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writins, and every part thereof, is the last will and testement of Laura Honey- cutt, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certifi- cate are ordered to te recorded and filed. Clerk Superior Court This 7th day of March 1941 YOR IOI OR OR RICK tok totote Jf a AV / / ot June 17th. As Ds 3939. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. I, Wm. J. Rickert, being of sound mind do this date will and bequeath the fol- lowing properties. To my daughter, Zeno Colvert, $100.00 in cash. To my deughter, Rosie Ball 100.00 in cash. so my wife Emma Rickert, 100,00 in cash. To my trandson Emile Rickert, one house and lot and #50,00 in cash. My home on Charles Street in Rickertville is to be the property of my wife Emme Rickert so long as she shall live and remain unmarried and at her remarriage or death it is to be equally devided between my daughter Zeno Colvert, my daughter Rosie Ball and my grandson Emile Rickert. Until the remarriage or death of my wife Emma Rickert the rents from all real estate is to be equally devided btweer my daughte.;s Zeno Colvert and Rosie share and share alike. be the adninitratrix Ball and my wife uma Rickert, Ialso request my youngest sister, Carrie Rickert to see to it that she is properl 1] matters 48 1 would consider remunerated of my estate and that all concerned y for her services and that she be considered in a her were I alive and able. Signed this the 17th day of June A. Db. 1939. W. M. J. Rickert Witness J. C. Walker Witness Nan C. Marett Witness Edna S. York Witness Lois P. Hair itness R. A. Parks NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of 'm J Rickert (Col), deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior ‘Court for said county, by Carrie Riccert the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Wm J Rickert is proved by the oath and eximination of the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly swore duth dep- ose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, thet he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, puroorting to be the 1::st will and testament of Wm J Rickert that the said Wm J Rickert in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shovn as aforesaid, and which bears date of 17th day of June, 1939 And the deponent further said, that the said Wm J Rickert testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said pa- per-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testa- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, «nd at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the seid testator subscribed his name to the seid last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Wm J. Rickert was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restruint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this J C Walker (SEAL) 8th day of March, 1941 before me. Edna S. York (SEAL) C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Jourt NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY It 1s therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will anu testament of Wm J Rickert, deceased, and the sume with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, | ge 2% of 198006 (947 Co. G, Smith Clerk Superior Ce ay of March, 1941 ee Re ke oboe ote oe oto de eke ook ok ok + / ( f NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY , Katie Knox Stimson, of the aforesaid a7 put considering the uncertain this my last will and testament: 1. I give, bequeath and devise my paid shares in the 63rd Series of the Home Building and Loan evidenced by Certificate No. 446 bearing date » Januray 19, ren in the following proportion : to Julia Rebecca Stimson, 7 shares; to M ; - a {ma “ exh) . ae QO Ww oY? a } 29m A. S. Webb, 7 shares; to John Halbert Stimson, 7 shares; to Morris Erasmus ; ; t} ove T ion ‘ldre Stimson, 7 sheres. It is my will and desire that the above mentioned children shell heve the use and benefit of these shares when and as they se Tit. 2. Should any of the above provided legacies lapse, by reason of the death of any of the legatees before my own decease, it is my will and desire that the lapsed legacy, or legacies, be divided equally among the surviving legatees. 3. It is wy wili.oee desire that any funds which may be found on deposit in my name at any bank be divided equully among the children who survive me. 4. It 48 my will and desire that my daughter, Julia Rebecca Stimson, take charge of all my personal effects and that she dispose of them as she sees fit. 5. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, John Halbert Stimson, the >} i< ver executor of this my last will and testament to carry out the same and ¢ y Clause thereof, according to the true intent and meaning thereof. In witness whereof, I, Katie Knox Stimson, ¢o hereunto set my hand and seal, this lst day of Ootober, 1735- Katie Knox Stimson (SEAL) he said Katie Knox Stimson to be her Signed, sealed, published and declared by t ‘ nd in her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request @ presence, do subsoribe our names as witnesses thereto. Lucy Long Fannie Fort Mo~lwee A 568 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR couRT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Katie Knox Stimson, deceased, is exhibited vefore me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, by John Halbert Stimson the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Katie Knox Stimson is proved by the oath examination of Zeb. V. Long, Jr and Lucy Long the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of Katie Knox Stimson that the said Katie Knox Stimson in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, und which bears date of lst day of October, 1935 And the deponent further said, that the said Katie Knox Stimson testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as seforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testa- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of und in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the devonent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as afore- said, the said Katie Knox Stimson was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and suoscribed this J. H. Stimson (SEAL) 13 day of March, 1941 before me. Zeb V. Long,Jdr. (SEAL) Paul Hoover, Deputy Clerk Superior Court Lucy Long _ (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Katie Knox Stimson, deceased, and the sume with the foregoing examination and this certifi- cate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 13 day of March, 1941 ROROROR OROR ROR Rote ae me arate mete ete pe ge ae ee cI wav = 7 Tote OF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL CO. Aug 10. 1936 I do hereby will and bequeith all off my Realestate and personal to my wife Edna Dagenhert, as long as she lives. And at her Daughter Irene Sipe. And I will Charles Dagenhart *10.00 w. F. x Dagenhart his x Witnes M. C. Dagenhart F. D. Crouch Jennie Fagle I IN THE SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT wes IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of W. F. Degen- heart, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior > Court for said county, by Irene Sipe, daughter of the deceased, and the due execution thereof by the said W. F. Dagenhart is proved by the oath and examin- ation of M. C. Dagenhart, and T. D. Crouch the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, anda each for himself deposeth and saith, thet he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of W. F. Dagenhart that the said Ww. F. Dagenhart in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the * end of said paper-writing now shown 4s aforesaid, and which bears date of 10 day of August, 1938 And the deponent further said, that the said . F. Dagenhart testator afore said did, at the time of subscribing his neme as aforesaid, declare the said a~ paper-writing so subscribed by him ana exhibited, to be his last will and test r iii ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said w sresence of as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the pr p ime when the said testator. And this deponent further saith, thet at the said tim gaid, and the said testator subscribed his nae to the said last will as afore $ t's subscribing his name as attestin f sound mind and memory, of full age to g witness thereto, as the time of the deponen aforesaid, the said W. F. Dagenhart was © straint to the knowledge, information or execute a will, and was not under amy re nese deponents say not. Irene Dagenhart Sipe M. C agzenhart belief of this deponent: And further t (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL } Severally sworn and subscribed this 22nd dey of March, 1941 before me. T. D. crouch Paul Hoover, Deputy Clerk Superior Court M570 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR courr IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of W. F. Dagen- hart, deceased, and the seme with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 22 day of March, 1941. eR ORR RK ok ok i ote ake oe ake ae ae NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Jane R. Grant of the above named County and State do hereby make and declare this my last will and testament. First I bequeath my to nephew, G. M. Grant all my personal property of whatever kind. Second: I will and devise to my nephew G. M. Grant the following tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Alexander, stute of North Caro- lina, adjoining the lands of J. G. Watson, Carl Motsinger and others, and des- cribed as follows: Beginning at a stake J. G. Watson corner, and runs Zastward with highway No. 90 to a stone on the North bank of said highway; thence Northward to a stone in the Mrs. J. P. Echerd line; thence Westward to a stone J. G. Watson North Fast corner; thence Southward to an iron stake on the North bank of the ail- road; thence Westward with the Railroad to an iron stake J. G. Watson corner, thence Southward with Watson line to the beginning, containing 8 acres more or less, and lies on the West end of my home place about one mile East of Taylor- sville, North Carolina. Third: I will and and ievise to my sister Vrs. M. B. Stirewalt the follow- ing parcel or tract of land, adjoining on the Kast side of tract described in item two of this will and described as follows: Beginning on a stone and runs Mastward along highway No. 90 to a stone on North bank of highway No. 90; thence Northward with C. F. Friday line to a stone on the North bank of Railroad; thence Westward about 13 poles with the colored church line to a stone on the South bank of the Railroad, Southwest corner of the Negro church lot; thence with the church line Northward 26 potes to 4 stone; thence Eastward 13 poles to a stone in Smith line, Northeast corner of churoh lot; thence with Smith line Northward to Mrs. J. P. Echerd Woutheast corner; thence Westward with the Echerk line to a stone, corner of the tract desoribed in item of this will; thence Southward to the beginning, containing 5 acres more or ess. Fourth: I desire that G. M. Grant pay all my funeral and doctor, and aise medicine bills, and also erect a suitable marker at my grave in keeping with with my station in life. Fifth: I devise to my nephew, G. M. Grant the tract of land described in item two of this will for the reason that I now and have been residing with the seid G. M. Grant who supports and ceres for me. Sixth: I hereby appoint G. M. Grant executor to carry out the terms of this will. This the 18, day of Jane R Grant _ September 1940. 1 Signed, sealed, published anda declared by the said Jane R. for her last will and testament, in the presence of us who at her in her presence anu in the -resence of one another hereby subscribe our as witnesses. CO. eurney.._ C. Blackwelder THE NORTH CAROLINA IN TI BEFORE THE IREDELL COUNTY A paper-writing purporting to be the lest will and testament of Jane R. Grant, deceased, is exhibited before me, the indersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by G. M. Grant the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Jane ®. Grant is proved by the oath and } Blackwelder the subscribing witnesses examination of R. C. Jurney and M. C. thereto: who being duly sworn doth denose and say, and each for himself depo- seth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, vurporting to be the last will and testament of Jane Rk. Grant that the said Jane R. Grant in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 18 day of September, 1940 And the deponent further said, that the eaid Jane R. Grant testator afore- h id Said did, at the time of subscribing his name 4s aforesaid, declare the sa paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and teste- ment, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said wili as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, thet at the time when the d the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, an rete, as time of the deponent's subsoribing his name as attesting witness the ’ * full age to aforesaid, the said Jane R. Grant was of sound mind and memory, or tu & rmation or execute a will, and was not under any restreint to the knowledge, info , ot. belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say n ee e Fe e a RE T a: ER A S E a se ne n ei n a i go o n Severally sworn and subscribed this Grant (SEAL) 18th day of March,1941 before me. Jurney (SEAL) Paul lioover, 'eputy Clerk Superior Court N Plackwelder (SEAL) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Jane R. Grant, ie same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are recorded and filed. C. Gs Smith Clerk Superior Court This 18th day of March, 1941 Vv Re RR Ok tC oe oi aac 2 ak ak oe aie ae NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, E. R. Brady of the aforesaid county and State, being of sound mind and memory, he eby maxe,ordain, publish and declare, this to be my last WILL and TESTAMENT: First, I order and direct that my E..ecutor hereinafter named pay all my just debts and expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may be. Second, After the payment -f all my debts as named in paragraph one, i give, devise and bequeath to wife Ella Brady all my property both real ana per- sonal to be hers forever. Lastly, I hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all forner Wills by me made. ™N TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the 16th day June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty five. E. R. Brady Seal This instrument was on the day of the date thereof signed, published and declared by the s id testator =. R. Brady, to behis last Will and Testament, in the presence of uswho at his request subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, in his presence, and in the presence of each other. J. W. Sharpe J. A. Stewart. NORTH CARC: INA TREDEL1 COUNTY A papervriting, Brady, deceaseéc, said ©. R. Brady, tion of James A. Stewart that J thereto is dead, and it is also that J. W. Sharpe, the other Jemes A. Stewart that he is welil J. A. Stewart having often seen Stewart subscribid as a witness to the said is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. A. Stewart; and it is also by the oath and examination of the said J. E. Deitz that he is well acaual j h the har iting of the said J. W. Sharpe having often seen him J. W. Sharpe subscribed as 2 witness to handwriting of the said J. W. Sharpe. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 18th day of March, 1941. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Court JORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY ‘ , e J. C. Walker, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquain ted with the handwriting of =. R. Brady, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 16th, day of June, 1925, purports to be, having often seen RAM MAAS s : amu ie ‘ and that the name of the said HE. R. Brady, subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said &. R. Brady, deceased. J. Cc. Walker Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 18th day of March, 1941 Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Court. I UPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPER C FFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY — judged by the Court that the said paper- It is therefore, considered and ad stament of writing, and every part and clause thereof, is the last will and te j d this E. R. Srady,deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination an Severally sworn and subscribed this G. M. Grant 18th day of March,1941 before me. Pp. C. Jurney Paul lioover, ‘eputy Clerk Superior Court M. C. Blackwelder IN THE SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing oO? nd the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are recorded and filed. no This 18th day of March, 1941 FOR FORO FOR IO IRR IOI a IO I oc NORTH CAROLINA ELL COUNTY I, E. R. Brady of the aforesaid county and State, being of sound mind and memory, he eby maxe,ordain, publish and declare, this to be my last WILL and TESTAMENT: First, I order and direct that my E..ecutor hereinafter named pay all my just debts and expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may be. Second, After the payment -f all my debts as named in paragraph one, I give, devise and bequeath to wife Ella Brady all my property both real anc per- sonal to be hers forever. Lastly, I hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all foirner Wills by me made. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the 16th day June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty five. E. R. Brady geal This instrument was on the day of the date thereof signed, published and declared by the s id testator =~. R. Brady, to behis last Will and Testament, in the presence of uswho at his request subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, in his presence, and in the presence of each other. J. W. Sharpe J. A. Stewart. and every part thereof, is the las ill and testament of Jane R. Grant ’ C. G. Smita Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA N IREDELI COUNTY papervriting, purporting deceased, is exhibited for R. Brady, deceased; James A. Stewart that J is dead, and it is also W. Sharpe, the other subscri A. Stewart that he is well ac J. A. Stewart having often seen Stewart subscrib:d as a witness to of the said J. A. Stewart; and it of the said J. E. Deitz that he is J. W. Sharpe having often J. W. Sharpe subscribed as a witness o handwriting of the said J. W. Sharpe. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 18th day of March, 1941. Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk cuperior Court NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY 4 gS f 7} oe J. CG. Walker, being duly sworn, @evoses and says that he is well acquain * . ‘ , 5 ted with the handwriting of E. R. Brady, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 16th, day of June, 1925, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said @. R. Brady, subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said &. R. Brady, deceased. J. C. Walker Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 18th day of March, 1941 Paul Hoover Deputy Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK ig ad paper- It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said pap t and clause thereof, is the last will and testament of writing, and every par e foregoing examination and this E. R. Brady,deceased, and the same with th certificate, are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 18th day of larch, 1941. Smith Superior Court of ek ak ok OK kok kk aK ak kK ak kK ok aK ok 7T i To all whom it may concern it known that I, Flossie A. Johnston, of Mooresville, Iredell county, Ne Sarolina do make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I bequeath and devise to my dear sister, Beulah M. Johnston, all my property, real and personal, to be hers absolutely in fee simple. This May 14, 1927. I also appoint my said sister executrix to this will without her giving Flossie A. Johnston. Seal Margaret Vance Seal, Vernie Joe Templeton NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT TREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK paper-writing purporting to be the vill and testament of Miss Flossie A. Johnston,deceased, is exhibited | ore me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by W Ross Johnston brother and the due execut- fon thereof by the said Miss Flossie A. Johnston is proved by the oath and examin- tion of Mrs. Margaret Vance & Miss Vennie Joe Templeton the subscribing witnesses thereto: who beine duly sworn doth depose and say, and « ch for himself and saith, thet he !s a subscribing witness tu the paper-writing now shown hin, purpogting to be the last will and testament of Miss Flossie A. Johnston that the said Miss Flossie A. Johnston in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 4 day f May, 1927 And the denonent further said, that the said Miss Flossie A. Johnston testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will end testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will us an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the pren sence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforen gaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witnes® tract of land on which I now resi being the land purchased from Dr. Shaw Yount), | Fred Washington Sherrill anda Hester G I now reside, containing 131 acres, more or less (This | from Dr. Shaw Yount) subject to the life estate Oo | in Item "Second" of this my last will and Testamen It is therefore consider: writing, and every part thereof +7 A. Johnston, deceased, certificate are ordered to This 29 day of Mar. 1941 eR 2k OR ako a ge RI Ee Y aL DPusdé FF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY i ‘ . he ‘ o ghee aun P -« 4 q I, W. W. Sherrill, of the aforesaid County ana State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament. : . ; a 4 First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial syiteble to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Sarah Cordia Sherrill, the de, containing 131 acres, more os less, (this for her natural life. Third. I will and devise to my beloved children - Tivis Reid Sherrill, ray Sherrill- the tbract of land on which being the land purchased f my beloved vife, as devised t, to have and ty hold to them and their heirs in fee simple, share and share alike. Fourth. I will and devise to my beloved son, David Norris Sherrill, the or a6 I ourchased from R. H. Woodside, consisting of 38-3/8 acres, more simple. It is understood that my said son, David Norris, is to indebtedness on said lund. fifth. I will and devise to my beloved daughters, Mrs. Anna Mills and mrs, nnie Holton, one Hundred Dollars each to be paid out of my estute by my execu- tor; I also will and devise to my two Grand Children, Leonard Sherrill and Stamie sherrill, fifty Dollars each, to be paid out of estate by my executor. I will and devise to beloved wife, Sarah Cordia Sherrill, all of my property and household and kitchen furniture of every kind whatsoever wherever found of which I may die seizec. Seventh. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Tivis Reid Sherrill, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last ‘/ill and Testament, according to the true intent anc meaning of the same - hereby revoking ind declaring utterly void all other ‘ills and Testements by me heretofore made. Witness whereof, I, the said W. W. Sherrill do hereunto set my hand and this the 23rd day of September, 1940. i. We Snerriii Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said W. W. Sherrill to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence ( and in the presence of each other)., do supscribe our names as vit- nesses thereto. L. F. Ervin Meriemma Hemley NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERICR COURT IREDEL]L COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of W. W. Sherrill, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the superior Court for said county, by Tivis Reid Sherrill the executor therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said W. W. Sherrill is proved by the oath and examination of L. F. Ervin and Ma:iemma Henley the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, | that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will anc testament of W. W. Sherrill that the said W. W. sherrill in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 23rd day of September, 1940 And the deponent further said, that the said W. W. Sherrill testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and and this deponent did thereupon ment, as an attesting witness thereto, and a said testator. And this deponent furth said testator subscribed his na time of the deponent's subscribing his aforesaid, the said W. Sherrill was execute a willl, and was not nder exhibited subscribe t the recue er name ra) Wa restraint or belief of this dep nent: And further Severally sworn and subscribed this 3rd day of April, 1941 before me. Deputy Clerk Superior "ADOT TH 2 ARC 4 he dD IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and aper- writing, 4 > y port thereof, is the ias will es yj. W. Sherrill, deceased, and the same with the forego ordered to be recorded and filed. This 3rd day of April, 1941 J STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL I, J. R. Lazenby, of the State and disposing memory, do hereby make, and testament, in manner and form as f First: I will that my body be of my friends and relatives, and tha funeral expenses together with all of t my Executor, ate are } and County aforesaid, being of sound mind publish anda declare this to be my last will ollows, to-wit: given a decent burial suitable to the wishes nereinafter named, pay ail my just debts out of the first monies which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. Second: I will and bequeath to personal »roperty and real estate for aid soes not re-marry. Al her death 9° property and real estate be divided eq my beloved wife, Laura Lazenby, all my her use and benefit so lons 48 she lives r re-marriage I will that all my personal ually between my children, share and share S eo s ee Se Se e r iL alike, the names of said children being: Walter LeRoy, Norris Eugene, Mary Ann, na the de lent i ther 4d. that +t) aos" e ‘ i e e Greta Gertrude, Nell Rose, and Paul Webster. ay gaid did, at tne time of su ri 11S name as aforesaic, declare tl said | In the division of my real estate after the death or re-marriage of my wife paper-writing so subscribed by him an hibited, t e his least wil 1 testa- a 4 ; s set out above, I wiil and decree that my son, Waiter LeRoy be awarded his part acs ment, and this de ient did ther : in such a manner and by such metes and bounds as will cause the house that he ae 1g an attesting witness thereto, t request of in the presence of the built, and in which he now resides, to be on his part, parcel or allotment of my aa said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the land, and in the division, parcelling or allotting of my land, the value of said a said testator subscribed his name to the id last ill fore ia. d the house in which my son, Walter LeRoy, now resides is not to be valued. My reason re time of the depnonent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as for this is that my son, Walter LeRoy, built this house at his own expense and ae afo-esaid, the said J. R. Lazenby was of sound mind an ory, of full age to it is in no way a part of my estate. I permitted him to build the house on my Ss execute a Will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information o1 land with the intention to wiil him the land on which it stunds, and I desire, in belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not the dividing and allotment of my land among my children, that the house be not : Severally sworn and subscribed this W. L. Lazenby (SEAL) taken into consideration as nay part of my estate, and that the division be made - 5th day of May, 1941 before me. We ae Lb] share and share alike, without the house being taken into consideration. Then, Mildred Patterson, Deputy Clerk Superior Court F. A. Suimers (SEAL) cada te in awarding the divisions, my son, ‘alter LeRoy, is to be allowed to have the share on which his house now stands. = NORTH CAROLINA IN THE St ZOURT. Third. I do hereby constitute and appoint my son, Walter LeRoy Lazenby, ee IREDELL COUNTY Wi is r sidered and adjudge y tk Court hat the said paper- as Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. It is therefore considered and adjuagea by the Court t the sal paper AT wre TAN WIV DTALD r a ; : ° : — ee +; a in wi | anc estamen O . yi . Lazenby IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 5 day writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Laz Y> of Nov, 1937. bs deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are hs J. R. Lazenby (SEAL) ae ordered to be recorded and filec. Clerk Superior Court Signed, sealed, published and declared by the saic J. R. Lazenby to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his This 5th day of May, 1941. presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. en o n Qe eS F. A. Summers ae JO IO IO AOR Or RR i i J. W.. Barrier a ET S NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT TREDELL COUNTY BETORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J. R.- Lazenby, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, by W Leroy Lazenby the executor therein mentioned, and the . | due execution thereof by the said J. R. Lazenby is proved by the oath and examin- | é ation of F. A. Summers and J. W. Barrier the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, | 5 i 4 that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. R. Lazenby thet the said J. R.- Lezenby in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his nai.e at the end of said paper : writing now shown as eforessid, and which bears date of 5th day of Nov-, 1937 wTmMATRac WHRREOR 1 Man eee | ae ee ; N WITNE FEREO!? we, Ida McClelland and Margaret McClelland, have here- a ntnd ? WH TRYNTT 7 CLOTING TS at TREDELL COUNTY unto set our hands and seals, this tne 8th day of January, 193] luary, 1931. We, Ida McClelland and Margaret McClelland, of the aforesaid County anda Ctate 19 ma ang riore this { } WT ; vel at i . state, do make and deciare this to be our last joint will and testament: eo ida McClelland \ Wty ° Nv . 3 4 a TI¢ } oO ae 07 . 7 s First e give, devise and bequeath a1] our real and personal property of aN as et Clelland whatsoever kind and description and wheresoever situated to each other, to belon ‘ A ik ’ O 0 Long to the survi abso pie > atwn : ar ee . i j j ,o the survivor absolutely in fee simple anu forever, with the right of the sur- Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Ids Clelland i or to sell and dispose f said property : oa tan +e Mott ang e ao +t} $n gat . nd 2% oY + + art ~ + r vivor y al et McClellana to be their 4 6 ence . ive 3 + ave ile we 7 2 si the . ’ _ eis : Second: We give, aevise and bequeath one-half of all property held and ; fous, who, at their request and in their presence, © owned by the survivor at the time of her death to our brother, W. B. McClelland . other, do subscribe our names as witnesses hereto. AA X . 7 absolutely in fee siiple and forever. i. Pee r Fe. ciinsrsnnenmeiiiinonen i T ird: Th other « -h¢ , at 236 y y x r4 ; J bird: The other one-half of said property, we give, devise and bequeath MPS ods Ke NSS to W. M. Miller, as Trustee, for the foilowing uses and trusts, to-wit: (a) In the event our brother, John L. McClelland, is living «t the time ’ NORTH CAROLINA I of the death of the surviving testator, the said '¥. M. Miller, Trustee, is hereby oe TRED! COUNTY PO ‘7 , is hereby no I BLL Ni ( et 1 } h 7 ey and 72 4 : as . : : + + ¢ t t f directed to collect all the rents and profits from said property and pay the same , paper-writing purporting to be the 108) ee —— over to the said John L. McClelland, and should the said John L. McClelland on MeClelland,deceased, 1S exni 2d before account of sickness, or inability to obtain work, be in need of any of the prin- Superiro Court for saii county, » Margaret McClellat wii aie cipal, in the opinion of said Trustee, said Trustee is hereby authorized to pay therein mentioned, and the due execution t cane tue sa 7 sini’ over any of the principal sum or sums that he deems wise and best for vhe interest is proved by the oath und examinst p J. Re Rives a we ie. i of the said John L. McClelland. a subscribing witnesses thereto: wt sing auly sworn : (o) Should the said John L. McClelland be dead at the time of the death of a3 each for himself de oset! 4 saith, that he is a subs thing witness to the the surviving testator, or die before all of the said one-half of said property iper-writing now shown him purporting to be ti tust will and testament of lett by the said survivor hes been exhausted, as above set forth, then in that Ida McClelland that the said Ide McClelland in t ‘ f ; shonent. event, saiu Trustee is authorized and directe. to pay the rents and profits from subscribed his name at the end of said pa . by . eovkanta: said property to our nephew, Coit McClelland, and so much of the principal as in an ‘ch bears @ate of Sth day of January, 1933 | 4 the opinion of the Trustee is needed by the said Coit McClelland, And the devonent further said, re sia 1 McClelland testator declare the i aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name aS aloressir, Fourth: In the event, the said John L. McClelland and Coit McClelland are be his last will and > e . i 4 = g + ° , . . i e : - . * 4 “ both death at the time of the deeth of the surviving testator, or should both said paper-writing so subscribed py him end exhibited, t + did thereupon § bseribe his name atv the end of said ‘ A abe A io pe die before the above named Trustee disposes of said property as above set forth, testament, and this deponen the request of and 4n the presence ct then, in that event, we give, devise and bequeath said property, being one-half will as an attesting witness thereto, and @ ‘urther saith, that at the said time of the said testator. And this deponent fu of the property held by the surviving testator at her death, to the children of aforesaid, anda Coit McClessand, share and share alike, in fee simple, the children of any dece- when the saic testator subscribed his name to the last will as ¢ c a , ‘ c h reto as ased child to receive the share of their parent. the time of the deponent's subseribing his name as attesting witness the : ag of sound mine and memory, of full age to the knowledge, information We hereby constitute and appoint W. M. Miller Executor of this our last aforesaid, the said Ide MoClellend w joint will and testament, hereby declaring utterly void all other wills and toste- | Seecute x ls, ak re penein tne 4m or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. ments by either of us heretofore made. (SEAL) ; n ‘ . wevera Lily sworn and subscribed this J ¢ R, R : es (SEAL) C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court <emcames — 7 rT TTT, ie IN THE SUPERTOR cotmm IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paver 2Der- iting, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Ida McClelland MeCle 1 deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court This 25th day of ria, 19h2. Jeo KOK kk kk ke ok ak ak ok ak a kk kK ak ak aC ok ; / NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, C. L. MeHargue of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My exuctor hereinafter named shall pay all my just debts out of the first money that comes into his hands. Second. I give and devise to My Son George McHargue five dollars ($5.00). Third. I sive and devise to my daughter Sallie Mae McHargue Goodin and her husband Thomas Goodin and their heirs all the remaining part of my estate. Fourth. 1 hereby Constitute und appoint my trusty friend, Thomas Goodin, my lewful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof--hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said, C. L. McHargue do hereunto set my hand and seal, this second day of April, 1940. his C. L. x McHargue, (SEAL) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said C. L. MeHargue to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his pre do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. ( ( ( Will Henderson Dwight Goforth Witness: sence, WORTH CAROLINA A ATTRINIT : : ners I COUNL TORI Ty ‘LERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testamen ct “ . McHargue, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior court for said county, by Thomas Goodin the executor there ientioned, and the due execution thereof by the seid C. L. McHargue is proved by the examination of Dwight Goforth & i ienders the su I es thereto: who being duly sworn doth de»vose and say, in ¢ i a set ith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writin 1ow shown him, purport to be the last will ano testament of C. L. McHargue that the j : . McHargue in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at en f said er- writing now shown &s aforesaid, and which bears date of end day of A ril, 194 And the deponent furthersaid, that the said C, i. 9 reue testator afore- said did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesalu, ieclare the said paper- writing ©o subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last wiil testament, his n at the end of said will as an and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name attesting witness thereto, and at the reauest of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the testator subscribed his mame to the said last will as af resaid, and the time of ‘ ° : . a - ae , sno wttn ss her ) a the time of the deponent's subscribing his name 4S attesti! witness thereto, and memory, of full age to ¢ a mi aforesaid, the said C. L. McHargue was 01 sound mind : ‘ \ { Babe “mat. 4 ) jy’ execute a Wili, ans was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information of belief of this denonent: And further these deponents say not. 7 . 5 . 7 COC Sk iJ Severally sworn and subscribed this a id ( ) 26 : Dwight Gofor SEAL) 26th day of April, 1941 before me. Dwight Goforth bs Rieke Will Henderson __ _ (SEAL) Paul Hoover, Deputy Cler«x Superior Court : IN THE SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR CC IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- a . . wy gue, writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of C L. McHar¢ jon and this certificate are deceased, and the same with the foregoing examinat ordered to be recorded and filed. +. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court we — This 26th day of April, 1941. ge ti ie tek nn a a eS is a r e s NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, James W. Sharpe, do make and declare this to be my last will and Testa- lst. 2 give and Devise, to my Nephew, John Ray Sharpe, all of my Real anq Personal Property, including my Insurance Policies in fee simple. +t is my will and desire that not less than $300.00 1d not more than $500.00 spent on Funeral Expenses. Also not less than $300.00 and not more than $500.00 marcer. I hereby appoint John Ray Sharpe my Executor. In witness whereof, I the said James W. Sharpe have set my hand and seal, the 11 day of Feb., J. W. Sharpe Witnesses: M. D. Knight J. W. Grant NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT TREDELL COUNTY BEFORE A paper-writing purporting to be the last .ill and testament of J W Sharpe, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by John Ray Sharpe the execut.r therein mentioned, and the due execution therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said J W Sharpe is proved by the affirmation and examination of M D Knight and J W Grant the sub- scribing witnesses thereto: who being duly affirmed doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J W Sharpe that the said J W Sharpe in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 11th day of February, 1941 And the deponent further said, that the said J W Sharpe testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper- writing so subseribe . by him and exhibited, t. be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the gaid testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as aforesaid, and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforeseid, the said J W Sharpe was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent: Ana further these deponents Severally affirmed and subscribed this 4th day of June, 1941 before me. Paul Hoover, Deputy Clerk Superior Court CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered writing, and eveiy part thereor, deceased, and the sume with the ordered to be recoraeda anda filed. This 4th day of June, 1941. dO kk Kok pO OR KO Rokk Rk ko A ok 244 Mor¢ e St October 10,/ 1940 this will of WM Reid as follow to Lutishia Reid his wife is to have the home : ‘ other Possessions | ng@ing an to Mild- is long as she remain in my name an all other Possessions belonging L i denth Mildred is to red 4 leave #10.00 ten no/i00 an the Razors an at my wife have the home an what is left. L. Cutting } ! Ti SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA IN THE S BEFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE TI A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of ‘’. M. Reid (col) deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Gourt by Lutishia Reid, wife of W. M. Reid; and it {c thereupon proved by ‘ ‘ a r the oath and examination of Lutishia Reld, that the ssid will was foune among And it is further proved by { ; the valuable papers and effects, after his death 2 ‘ 8, to-wit: the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit ' a" w. M, Reid, having that they are acquainted with tle handwriting of the said ”. M ly believe that the name of the said W. M. Reid often seen him write, and veri ee en ‘bed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said W. M. Reid And it is further proved by the evidence sf the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said W. M. Reid Lutishia Reid Joe Z. Heath R. M. Lazenby R. S. Barkley Severally sworn to and subs:ribed before me, this the (tn Gay Of dune A. D.,; 29h), Paul Hoover _— Deputy Clerk Superior Court IN THE SUPERIOR COURT BEFORE THE CLERK It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the saic paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of W. M. Reid (col), deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 7th day of June A. D., 1941 C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court FORO OO I HOR Kok fokokottotok STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Charles H. Turner, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, but desiring to make disposition of my worldly effects, do hereby declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows, that is to say; Item l. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a suitable burial ané pay the reasonable expense therefor, together with any other debts that I owe, out of the first moneys belonging to my estate that sahil come into their hends available for that purpose. Item 2, Subject to the payment of my debts, as aforesaid, I give, devise and bequea~ th all the rest and remainder of my property, real and personal, of whatever kind | i : and wherever situated, into my de during the balance of her natural divided equally, share and who have practically been division of the personal property, that I desire each of the children written memorandum of instructions, wish to go to either of the children out between them. The said memorandu with this instrument. Item IT hereby constitute and appoint and Executrix of this my last ‘Jill part thereof, according to its true intent end meanin y g all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Charles hereunto placed my hand and seal, this the 2éth day of Februar) Charles H. Turner (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Charles H. Turner to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses. John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Charles H. Turner, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, by Frances ‘V/agner Barringer, one of the executors therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said Charles H. Turner is proved by the oath and examination of John A. Scott & Hessie Blankenship the subscribing witness thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, ane each for himseld deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testement of Charles H. Turner that | the said Charles H. Turner in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name vat the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of i | 28th day of February, 1936 her said, that the said Charles H. Turner testator afore=- ’ And the deponent furt amo as aforesaid, declare the said | said did, at the time of subseribing his nm pscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last peper-writing so subseribing 5° 84 588 * 9th day of June, 1941, before me. will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the recuest of and in the and the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness Frances Vi. im resence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the ga; P ’ LU the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will as eforesaid aid, as aforesaid, the said Charles H. Turner was of sound mind and memory, oi full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, infor- mation or belief of this deponent: And further these deponents say not. Severally sworn and subscribed this Jack M. Wagner Barringer (SEAL) IREDELL COUNTY are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 9th day of June, 1941. Ae RK Ae Re A ke Hoe a ae fe ae ae oe ae ae ae fe oe ae ae oe C. G. Smith Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Hessie Blankenship (SEAL) Jgonn A. Scott (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing,and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Charles H. Turner, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate Clerk Superior Court thereto, 3 among all of my living children, children, G. R. Goble, B. E. G@ | Godle, Vade Goble Troutman, and Letha a a gy | | NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, John Goble of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declure this my last will and testament: First. My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial and pay all my fureral expenses and just debts out of the first money which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, H. U. Goble,all my household and kitchen furniture, all stock, farming tools, machinery and implements. Third. My farm in Rowan county, known as the Fred Phifer place, is to be sold and from the proceeds thereof my daughter, Vada Goble Troutman, is to receive five hundred ($500.00) dollars in cash, and the remainder shall then be equally divided between my daughter, Vada Goble Troutman and my wife, H. U. Goble, provided my wife is living at that time but if she is not living the remainder shall be equally divided among all of my living children, each to share and share alike. Fourth. I1 give and devise to my son, C. W. Goble, all the rents, as I have been doing for several years, on what he raises on the place except one-half of the cotton; this being in consideration of my son, C. W. Goble, boarding me and my wife; it further being my will that after my death and my wife is still living, he is to continue to receive all the rents as above devised on the 44% acres which I deeded to him, all of the above to be done provided my son, C. W. Goble, shall provide my wife with a comfortable home and living for the remainder of her nat-~- ural life. Fifth. I give and devise to my beloved wife, H. U. Goble, all land of the home place, containing ninety-six acres, more or less, for the remainder of her natural life, and at her death, it shall go to my son, Cc. W.. Goble, for his nat~- ural life, and at his death the home place 4s hereinabove willed to him for his natural life, is to be sold and the proceeds therefrom shall be equally divided each living child to share and share alike. Sixth, At my death, the executor of this, my last will and testament, shall collect all my notes and mortgages due me or my estate and the proceeds s follows: to my wife, H. U. Goble, and my therefrom shall be equally divided a oble, Z. D. Goble, C. W.. Goble, J. Goble Isenhour, each to share and share M. Goble, J. R. alike, But in case of.gne death of my wife before By death, then and in that event, the proceeds of the notes and mortgages shall be divided equally among each to share and share alike. wife, H. U- Goble, ali my interest and ook in the Building & Loan Associ- the hereinabove named children, Seventh. I vequeath to my beloved Stock in the Sharon Supply Company, @11 my st ek a ae sc r e e n . Se SR T co e = 591" ad testator subscribed his name to the suic last will as aforesaid, and the 8al1a ations, in Statesville, N. C., and at her death this stock is to be sold and the the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto ‘ lereto, proceeds therefrom is to be divided equally among my children. wighth. I have heretofore deeded to my children the land which I intena as aforesaid, the said John Goble was of sound mind and memory, of full age to | ; eh e ang een + ina > anv res otnt r . wr) ; » ; them to have except as hereinabove provided. execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this deponent; And further these deponents say not. Ninth. My house and lot in Statesville, N. C., located at 720 Wood Street ” “ Yui ’ is to be sold and the proceeds therefrom shall go to my wife, H. U. Goble, pro Severally sworn ana subscribed this G. R. Goole (SEAL) o Vv . 5 } \~ , male : ee i f Jul: ¢ 9 I Naines (ar \ vided she is living at my death, but if not, the proceeds of the sale of this 14, day of July, 194i before me. Le N. Gaines _ 2 ‘ C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Geo. F. Brown (SEAL) l1ally divided among all of my living children. e enth. [ hereby constitute and appoint my son, G. k. Goble my lawful my ‘TTDYD T ‘ b ) th . 4 NORTH CAROLINA vy r 6 . + alt $ - ang 7 s a ¥ rit Hie . } £ . executo!l o all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament J L tamen ’ IREDELL COUNTY according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause It is therefore considered anc adjudged by the Court that the said paper- thereof - hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testa- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of John Goble, ments by me heretofore made. Poe kad ile i , : a "7 j é ith tc soing examination and this certificate are In witness shereof, I, the said John Goble, do hereunto set my hand and deceased, and the same with foregoin al 4 iis fica 4 seal, this the 25th day of January, 1941. ordered to be recorded and filed. Cle Superior Court John Goble (SEAL) C. G. Smith | Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Goble to be his This 14 day of July, 1941. last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence (and in the presen:e of each other), do subscribe our names as wit- nesses thereto. , : BOO III rR CI OR AE Fr. Brown Geo. Gaines L. N. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT ? will of R. L. Bailey IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK ae NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER COUNTY A paper-writing purporting to be the last will end testament of John Goble, ee IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN: ! deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court e I, Robert Long Bailey, of the State and County above written being of sound t nind the uncertainty of life and the for said county, by G R Goble the executor therein mention&@d, ed the due execu mind and disposing memory and calling to 1 tion thereof by the said John Goble is proved by the, oath and examination of Pon certainty of death, do make, constitute and establish this paper writing as my Geo F Brown and L N Gaines the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly last will and testament for the final disposition and settlement of my earthly sworn doth depose and sey, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is oy affairs and hereby revoke all papers of similer purport of previous date to this. t my executor to give my body 4 decent burial and mark a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the Item 1. I hereby direc nd defray the expenses of the same last will and testament of John Goble that the said John Goble in the presence my resting place with suitable monument a rom my estate. of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown from the first funds accruing f I will and direct that all my just debts be paid, as aforesaid, and which bears date of 25th day of January, 1941 Item 2. And the deponent further said, that the said John Goble testator aforesaid Item 3. I give and bequeath to my wife Mary gule Bailey all my property both did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper | real and personal, including bills receivable and incomes from all assets that writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, i may be in my possession and to which I may be juatly entitled at the time of and this deponent did thereupon subscribe h.s name st the end of said will &8 _ my death, for her only use and disposition during the time of her natural life, s directed by the following Items. Sa t n i a a i n e isposed of my executor @ an attesting witness thereto, ana at the request of and in the presence of the and at her death to be 4 ee said testator. And this deponent further saith, thet at the said time when the ee se e ations, in Statesville, N. C., and at her death this stock is to be sold and the proceeds therefrom is to be divided equally among my children. I have heretofore deeded to my children the land which I intend xeept as hereinabove provided. My house and lot in Statesville, N. C., located at 72C¢ seeds therefrom shall go to my wife, H. U. Goble, > Jeath, but if not, the proceeds of the sale equally divided among all of my living children. hereby constitute and appoint my son, G. R. Goble my intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and every other wil the said John Goble, do hereunto John Goble (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared b) the said John Goble to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence (and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names as wit- nesses thereto. Geo. F. Brown L. N. Gaines NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SU-ERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Goble, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk ef the Superior Court for said county, by G R Goble the executor therein mention§d, and the due execu tion thereof by the said John Goble is proved by the, oath and examination of Geo F Brown and L N Gaines the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is s subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him,purporting to be the last will and testament of John Goble that the said John Goble in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 25th day of January, 1941 And the deponent further said, that the said John Goble testator aforesaid did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said peper- writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe h.s name at the end of seid will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request of and in the presence of the said testator. And this deponent further saith, that at the said time when the the said testator subscribed his name to the s tSme , } 7} yn tos «2 Janrihin ee . ‘ a the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said John Goble was of execute a will, and was not unaer any rest or belief of this deponent: And further Severally sworn and subscribed this 14 day of July, 1941 before me. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY It is therefore considered anc adjudged by the Court that the sxid paper- writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and tests«ment of John Goble, deceased, and the same with foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Superior Court This 14 day of July, 1941. FOO IOI I OI OR A AIO ACH Will of R. L. Bailey NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER COUNTY IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN: I, Robert Long Bailey, of the State and County above written being of sound mind and disposing memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do make, constitute and establish this paper writing as my last will and testament for the final disposition and settlement of my earthly affairs and hereby revoke all papers of similer purport of previous date to this. Item 1. I hereby direct my executor to give my pody a decent buriel and mark my resting plece with suitable monument and defray the expenses of the same from the first funds accruing from ly estate. ali my just debts be paid, Bailey all my property both Item 2. I will and direct that Item 3. I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Zule comes from all assets that g bills receivable and in justly entitled at the time of real and personal, includin may be in my possession and to which I may be my death, for her only use and disposition during the time of her natural life, 4 of my executor 88 directed by the following Items. end at her death to be dispose Item 4. I give and bequeath to Thomas A. Watt anc wife Bessie Watt a life eatate in my home place at Stony Point, and after the death of both of them to descend and accrue to their children in full title in fee simple. I give and bequeath to the following named persons the sum of money annexed to the names of each to be paid to each of them by myexecutors after the foregoing bequests have been filled, towit; To my sister, Mattie Brown, One Hundred Dollars, and to each of her children Twenty Five Dollars; to my nephew Pharr Bailey, Two Hundred Dollers; to Julia Green, wife of Charles Green One Hundred Dollars; to the children of my brother, Miles M. Bailey, One Hundred and Twenty Dollars; to my Nephew Ivey Bailey, Twenty Five Dollars and to his wife Twenty Five Dollars; to R. L. Wasson Ten Dollars; to J. C. Wasson, Ten Dollars; to Barium Springs, Orphanage Twenty Five Dollars. I hereby appoint Mary Zula Bailey, T. A. Watts, Etta Bailey, Pharr Bailey, J. P. Williams, Executors of this will and give them full power ana authority to trans- act any all conveyances and other business of my estate as I would do myself and pay any surplus to T. A. Watts and Bessie Watt's children or invest in resl estate for them. In testimony whereof I hereunto attach my name and seal on this August 10, 1927. Witness: W. E. White R. Le BalLies, (Seal) J+ B. Moore. NORTH CAROLINA THE SUPERIOR COURT ALEXANDER COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Will of R. L. Bailey, Deceased. The paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of R. L. Bailey, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, by T. A. Watt and others, the executor therein named and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken oy the oath and examination of W. E. White, and J. B. Moore, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER COUNTY W. E. White and J. B. Mvore being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown here, purporting to be the l:st will and testament of R. L. Bailey, and that he saw him execute (Or Heard--- acknowledge the execution of) this writing as his last will and testamert, and affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said R. L. Bailey deceased; and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution wes acknowledged) said R. L. Bailey, was, in affient’s opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. W. E. White J. Be. Moore : ot a =< Severally subscribed and sworn to vefore m And thereupon §{t is considered and writing and every part thereof is the ana it is ordered that the foregoing this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 3rd day of Nov. 1927. NORTH CAROLINA . > AOTTX LEXANDER COUN nder Co 3 hereby cert- I, R. W. *earson, Clerk Suverior Court of Alex i 16 correct copy of the will of R. L. Bailey ify that the foregoing 1s 4 true and correct co f the wi! y 84, tos sopies of as recorded in the Record of Will Book "D", page ia Se y17F VW he 2list probate; that said will was admitted for probate in this county. the 2lst, day of June, 1940. R. W. tearson R. WV. tearson, Clerk Superior Court Alexander County, North Carolina. (OFFICIAL SEAL) Bet I AOI IOI IOI TOO A TR AA oF All I have I give to my husband oo df? Gus- Elizabeth F. Lowrance IN THE SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA 3 BEFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY g the last iting, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to b A paper wr 8 e | Lowrance deceased, is exhibited for probate will and testement of Elizabeth F. husband therein nemed; and jt is thereupon proved u in open Court by A L Lowrance on of AL Lowrance, (lodged in the hand of proved by the oath and that the said will was found among by the oath and examinati the valuable papers and effects, ) after his death. t and credible witnesses, that they are ften seen him write, And it is further for safe keeping to-wit: Mariemma Hanley, examination of three compere” acquainted with Margaret Godfrey and Lowrance, having ° aid Elizabeth Fr a h F Lowrance subscribed to the handwriting of th f the said Elizavet and verily believe thet the name © Ttem so T y r < q br } © ) C } A 7 L, I give and bequeath to Thomas A. Watt anc wife Bessie Watt a lif : : : © eatate in my nome plé ‘ a+ r Doi , a y home place at Stony Point, and after the death of both of them t MeL O aescend and accrue to their children in full title in fee simple Item > oi it ana qoue@ath + j 5 I give and bequeath to the following named persons the sum of z | sum Of money annexed tc an > j m 1 a to the names of each to be paid to each of them by myexecutor Y ; yexect S after the foregoi oO C a g Pe j : going bequests have been filled, towit; To my sister, Mattie Brow - » M4 - D m, One Hundred Dollars, and Hur 1 Dollars, and to each of her children Twen j f C Twenty Five Dollars; to j , E : oO my nephew Pharr Bailey, Two H 1 De é j | ailey, Two Hundred Dollers; to Julis Green, wife ot Charles Gre ( Vil S zreen One Hundred Dollars; t: h nA) i red Dol - to the children of my brother vi s M i ; ier, Miles M. Bailey, One Hundred and Twenty Dollars; my Nephew 3a J C nty Dollars; to my Nephew Ivey Bailey, Twenty Five Dollars and to hi e + a ) Bis wife Twenty Fi : W wenty Five Dollars; to %. L. Wasson Ten Dollars; to J. C. Wasson, T ° e GS ’ en Dollars; to Barium Springs, Orphanage Twenty Five Dollars =) ~e I hereby appoint Mé La E B ereby 1 fary Zula Bailey, T Low s Te: j I 7, A. Watts, Etta Bailey, Pharr Bailey, J. P. Williams, Execut of thi vi i giv is, utors of this will and give them full power anc authority to tr I i autl ) trans- act any all conveya 4 1 j yances and other business of ii) ; busi my estate as I would d self o myself and pay any surplus A. W and ie W y plus to T. A. Watts and Bessie Watt's children or invest in real estate Cal s for them. ss ‘ In testimony whereof I h mon ereunto attach m 4 and a] j a ny name and seal on this August 10, 1927. Witness: W. E. White J. B. Moore. R. L. Bailey, (Seal) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT if ALEXANDER COUN BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Will of R. L. Bailey, Deceased. The paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testanent of R. L. Bailey, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, by T. A. Watt and others, the executor therein named and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. E. White, and J. B. Moore, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER COUNTY W. E. White and J. B. Mvore being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown here, purporting to be the list will and testament of R. L. Bailey, and that he saw him execute (Or Heard--- acknowledge the execution of) this writing as his last will and testament, and affiant attested it in the presence and at the reouest of said R. L. Bailey deceased; and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said R. L. Bailey, was, opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. , W. E. Wnite ia J. B. Moore — —__ jn affient’s Severally subscribed and sworn to vefore me, this an me, this jrc J 192 vie Superior Court 4 > y ye , A 5 1 < y ‘ . an 145A ‘ e . And thereupon it is consicerea ana aagyuagea vo he Court tl e j atic writing and every part thereof is the last will and te St Wilds na ent c 2° 3eaLiecy, deceased, ana it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examinati nd this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 3rd day of Nov. 1927. Cle ipe ric Court e ler C ty. NORTH CAROLINA AL EP NI YER COUN i I, R. W. *earson, Clerk Suverior Court of Alex neer v unty, do hereby cert- ify that the foregoing is a true correct of the } f L {ley as recorded in the Record of Will Book "D", page 4, t ther with the ies of for probate in this county. This the 2lst, probate; that said will was adiuitted day of June, 1940. R. W. tearson Re. WwW. +earson, Alexander County, North Carolina. Clerk Superior Court (OFFICIAL SEAL) ett IRCA ORR IRR AOR A A AA All I have I give to my husband Gus- Elizabeth F. Lowrance : SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPER BEFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY cribing witnesses, purporting to be the last {ting, without subs F. Lowrance A paper wr {s exhibited for probate will and testament of Elizabeth deceased, e husband therein named; that the said wil and it is thereupon proved in open Court by A L Lowrance tion of AL Lowrance, 1 was found among by the oath and examine (lodged in the hand of s and effects, the valuable paper the oath and ing) after his death. and credible And it is further proved b) for safe keep to-wit: Mariemme Hanley, witnesses, that they Margaret Godfrey and Elizabeth ¥ Lowrance, having often seen him write, ribed te examination of three competent are acquainted with the handwriting of the gaid jeve that the nam e of the said Blizaveth ¥ Lowrance subse and verily bel 594 “ 4 gtdIe+r+ the said will, and the said will itself, anc every part ther es ‘ . aa tty Ass v Jy pe L.ereof is } , ee f a ‘ E » +5 in the hand- - I, Robert McAuley Gray,being of sound mind, hereby make this my last will | 4 1is my last will writing of the said Elizabeth F Lowrance And it is further . j “) “oe 2 + Y sis © UU ii i pl Oovecd by tl a evi 3 ro ae : ie idence and testament: \# - 4 ¢ , s+ 4nr > ward ae a * | : . ‘ 3 ta of three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting 1S generally knoy : . : i : © v Lily Known i It is my desire that all properties, bot real a @ t to tue acauaintances of the said Elizabeth F Lowrance ; , : my death be transferrec to Mi wife, Nancy Mcl e hel e th- A. L. Lowranc tt ore ; nce (Seal) ; out condition or limitation whatsoever. lis t st n 4 sive of l insur- Ms reer re a i “i ee pahtias garet Godfrey (Seal) is ance or any othe! properties - { e at Mariemma Henley (Seal) the time of my death. It is my further 4 ire that wife, Nanc Donald Gray, > ter 4 eI J. B. Fostex (Seal) ; he anpointed toact as executrix t Severally swonr to and subscribed before me, this 16 day of July A. D 1941 a i vy oW t Stat ; Te, eee Reet Done in my own hand at tesv Oh ag i ae Cc. G. Smith oe . Sie : eae aia ned as oa Clerk Superior ‘oe hae tne pl essence OF my SOM, moves wiGd i A acy e : ,0urt NORTH CGA! Th NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLIN PAS ee IN| RTH VAROULING IREDELL COUNTY 7 omar — ae JUUNTS BEFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY ‘ORE THE CLERI 3 Pr oA Dd 4 4% Waa 4 ded TVS It is therefore, consid . enwA eAtudaced the +) A. ‘ : ie s -re e, considered and adjudged by the Court 128 anid nan ae cies ; Sie 3 : y J 7 : " that tie said paper- A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting tc be the last writing and every part t ereof ea i ? a ; ae e part t O is he las Ww and sts , a " 3 | | , ides | | me ee ee will and testament of Robert McAuley tray deceased, is exhibitec tor probate in »% nad it is there- Lowrance jJeceased, an ;.me wi orego! satu Astute’ Lowrance, deceased, and the s.me with the foregoing examination ana this certi- : open Court by Nancy McDonald Gray the execut r therein named; an - v ii y th eXeECULO LvnNeres ath A 5 ficeate are ordered to be recorded and fi { o . ¢ : : ye ee is upon proved by the oath and examination of R. McDonald Gray, that the said will b e This the 160 day of July A. D 19h1 , . on ace ie was found among the valuable papers ane efrects, (lodged in the hane matin cg. G. Snith a for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by Clerk Superior Court. : —_—__-_——— credible witnesses, t -wit: the oath and examination of three competent ana Dorothy D. Gray, Jean C. Gray and R. McDonald Gray, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Robert McAuley Gray, having often scen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said Robert McAuley Gray sub- JOO IO II AOI IK scribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, 1s ° . r ‘pay An j is , th F Bay in the handwriting of the said Robert McAuley Gray And it is further proved by last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting uv the evidence of the three We acquaintances of the sai lobert McAuley Gray. is genera.ly known to the R. McDonald Gray Dorothy D. Gray Jean C. Gray Severally sworn to end subscribed before me,this che 16th day of July A. D-, 1941. Cc. G. Smith @lerk Superior Court IN THE SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY that the said paper It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court t will and testament of Robert McAuley writing, and every part thereof, is the las with the foregoing examination and this certificate Gray, deceased, ani the same be recorded and filed. are ordered te This the 16th day of July A. D., 1941. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court , de OR ROK kok kk ko oR ok kok kek ke ok I, WILLIAM R. BROWN, of the 2foresaid County and State being of sound mind, but mindfull of the uncertainty of life, do make, publish and declare this, my last will and testament in manner following:- FIRST - I direct my executor, hereinafter nased, to give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and to pay ail fun- ral expenses together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys coming into his hands belonging to my estite. S"COND- I give and devise to my wife, MARY BRO'N, all the property of which I shall die seized, both real and personal, for her own use and benefit during her natural life, or until her remarriage. In the event that she marries again before her death, her interest in my estate shall terminate, and the same division of m property shall immediately be made as I hereinafter provide for in case of her death. THIRD- Upon the death of my said Wife, it is my will that the house end lot in which I now live, adjoining the house formerly owned and occupied by the late Andy Byers, and located on the west side of the A. T. and O. Railroad, shall go i j hi 5 } > . And the to my son, OSCAR LE BROWN, in fee simple, to him and his heirs forever A 3 g djo- house and lot in Mecklenburg County, on the east side of the said railroad, adj : > OVI es ining, R. D. Mooney and others, I give and devise to my son, ALDEN BROWN - simple to him and his heirs forever. i or FOURTH- To my son, WILLIAM DE WITT BROWN, I am making no specific devise i nd bequeast, since I have supported his son, George Williem since his infancy, 8 per- it is my will, that at the death or re-marriage of my said Wife, should any sonal property, belonging to my estate remain or come into the hands of my executor, out of the same he shall pay to my said Grandson, George William the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), and any balance remaining over after paying this said sum of three hundred dollars shall be equally divided among MY three sons, viz. Oscar Lee Brown, Alden Brown and DeWitt Brown. memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint, to the knowledge, information and belief of this deponent, and further these deponents FIFTH- I hereby name, constitute and a»point my son, ALDEN BROWN, my law- UL sil y ful executor to all intents and ourposes, to execute this, my last will an ment, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof-hereby revoking and declaring utterly void sll other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. \ VTIMAT wo MTITW OW. wp } 3 wr P , MY "PR IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said WILLTAI R. BRO'WN, do hereunto N, set my hand and seal, this 19th day of June 1937. William R. Brown (SEAL) met SOS Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said William R. Brown to be his last wiil and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. A a A. ©. Brown (WITNESS) A. Potts (WITNUSS). Qa STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG I, J. V.Lore, a Notary Public for said County and State do hereby certify that the foregoing paper-writing attached hereto purporting to be the last will and testament of William R. Brown, deceased was this day exhibited to me by Alden Brown, the executor therein named, and the due execution thereof by the said William R. Brown was proven by the oath and examination of A. S. Brown and C. A. Potts, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who are personally known to me, who likewise appeared before me, and, being by me duly sworn, do depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper writing now shonw him, purporting to be the last will an testament of said William R. Brown; and that the said William R. Brown, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of the said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of the i9th.day of June 1937. And the deponent further saith that the said William R. Brown, the testator aforesaid, did, at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited,to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an sitesting witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence of the said testator. And this devonent furth r saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will and testament as aforesaid, and at the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Wiiliam R. Brown was of sovnd mind and A. Ss. Say not. Brown C. A. Potts dad testa- This the 16th day of July A. D., 1941. Cc. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court HOI kk RIO ROR a ok ak ok OF NORTH CARCLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL I, WILLIAM R. BROWN, of the aforesaid County and State being of sound mind, but mindfull of the uncertainty of life, do make, publish and declare this, my t will and testament in manner following:- FIRST - I direct my executor, hereinafter named, to give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and to pay all fun- eral expenses together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys coming into his hands belonging to my est:te. proverty of which SECOND- I give and devise to my wife, MARY BRO'N, all the I shall die seized, both real and personal, for her own use and benefit during her natural life, or until her remarriage. In the event that she marries again before her desth, her interest in my estate shall terminate, and the same division of m property shall immediately be made as I hereinafter provide for in case of her death. THIRD- Upon the death of my said Wife, it is my will that the house and lot in which I now live, adjoining the house formerly owned and occupied by the late Andy Byers, and located on the west side of the A. T. and O. Railroad, shall go : s 1. 2 > 3 to my son, OSCAR LE BROWN, in fee simple, to him and his heirs forever. And the ADU saat house and lot in Mecklenburg County, on the east side of the said railroad, adjo- ining, R. D. Mooney and others, I give and devise to my son, ALDEN BROWN in fee simple to him and his heirs forever. FOURTH- To my son, WILLIAM DE WITT BROWN, I am making no specific devise or and bequeast, since I have supported his son, George William since his infancy, it is my will, that at the death or re-marriage of my said Wife, should any per= sonal property, belonging to my estate remain or come into the hands of my executor, out of the same he shall pay to my said Grandson, George William the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), and any balance remaining over after paying this said sum of three hundred dollars shall be equally divided among MY three sons, viz. Oscar Lee Brown, Alden Brown and DeWitt Brown. FIFTH- I hereby name, constitute and a»point my son, ALDEN BROWN, my lsaw- ful executor to all intents and ourposes, to execute this, my last will and testa- ment, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and Clause thereof-hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said WILLIAM R. BRO'WN, do hereunto and seal, this 19th day of June S937 William R. Brown Qing > } 4 ; ’ Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said William R. Brown be his last wiil and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. (WITNESS). (WITNESS tod WLS DD STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG I, J. V.Lore, a Notary Public for said County and State do hereby certify that the foregoing paper-writing attached hereto purporting to be the last will and testament of William R. Brown, deceased was this day exhibited to me by Alden Brown, the executor therein named, and the due execution thereof by the said William R. Brown was proven by the oath and examination of A. S. Brown and C. A. Potts, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who are personally known to me, who likewise appeared before me, and, being by me duly sworn, do depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscribing witness to the paper writing now shonw him, purporting to be the last will «an testament of said William R. Brown; and that the said William R. Brown, in the presence of this deponent, subscribed his name at the end of the said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of the 19th.day of June 1937. And the deponent further saith that the said William R. Brown, the testator aforesaid, did, at tle time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited,to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence of the said testator. And this devonent furth r saith, that at the said time when the said testator subscribed his name to the said last will and testament as aforesaid, and at the time of the deponent's subscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said William R. Brown was of sound mind and memory, of full age to execute # will, and was not under any restraint, to the knowledge, information and belief of this deponent, and further these deponents A. S. Brown Say not. C. A. Potts Severally sworn which witness m Lore Notary Public. ener nission expires March 21, 1942 iatter of the probate of the will of Wm. R. Brown, deceased. the Court that Wm. R. Brown died testate in Iredell County on July 18th, 1941 and that A. Brown and ( 1. Potts are witnesses to the of the said Wm. R. Brown. hey are residents of Mecklenburg County and an affidavit is submitted showing that they have been duly examined by J. V. Lore, is required under Section 4149 of the Michie Code. It is therefore, considered, ordered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- ‘Y, writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Wm. R. Brown, deceased, and the same with the foregoing affidavit and this certificate are order- ed to be recorded This the 22nd day , SAL, Lal. Smith SUPERIOR COURT SOK IO k Fok tok gokokok ok toto: kok sworn and July, 1941 V. Lore Notary Public. R24 ws 7 ams > ‘ Brown, deceased. probate oO: ti faa Wm. RR. "Im. testate in Iredell County on Potts are witnesses to the ssidents of Mecklenburg County and an have been duly examined by J. V. Lore, uired under Se LL9 « the Michie Code. jdered, ordered and the Court that the said paper- part thereof is the last will and testament of Wm. R. 8rown, ame with the foregoing affidavit and this certificate recorded and filed. eenc Cay of guly, L941. 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