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CO, 927 5 et 9 . te. - i Si fs j 4 Recess A KM pitttits»/1 Nnracad t/,.2 bf, p im ; (ot se dbl, B- fc — ee e ev re s i s : << . o s c d ) C n S e w e e a l K o y L a a t cs Fe ce te ere eee IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CHELA) F THE ESTATE No. 1.700 aa MOORE, Deceased. The petition of MAFRGAR Me MOORE respectfully shows to the Court: That HENRY G. MOORE died in the County of Chelan, State of Washin ston, on the 20th day of December, 1945, being at the time of his death a resi ent of and leaving property and estate in saic County and State, all of which is the community property of said decedent and of your petitioner, his surviving wife, consisting of real estate, a partnership interest in real estate, and of personal property, worth about $25,000.00. That said decedent died testate, having executed his last will and testament dated the 20th day of July, 194.3, in the presence of Sam R. Sumner and .dson Dow, competent witnesses, who at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other subscribed their names as witnesses to said will, and in whose presence he signed the same, and to whom he described and declared the same to be his last will and testament, that at the time of executing said will decedent was fortheseven years old, of sound mind, and not acting under duress, menace, fraud, or the undue influence of any person or persons. That in said will your petitioners was appointed the executrix thereof to serve without bond andwithout the intervention of any Court; that youw petitioner is the surviving wife of said decedent, over the age of twenty-one years, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Chelan County, Washincton, and ready an willing to act as such executrix. That your petitioner, named in said will as sole legatee and beneficlary, is the only heir and next of kin of said decedent, WHEREFORE, Your petitioner prays that the Court make and cause to be entered a formal order establishing and probating said will, that your petitioner appointed the exccutrix thereof issued to her, be without bond, and that letters testamentary be § . Pe Margaret M,. Moore | ” \evstioner,s = =) J. HAROLD ANDERSON Attorney for Petitioner, Vale Building Cashmere, Wash ington, ms i et Filed Dec. 41, 1945 , } Q STATE OF WASHINTON as e a (a r y ; Ye a | COUNTY OF CHELAN MARGARET M, MOORE, being first duly sworn, upon her oath deposes and says: That she is the petitioner named inand who executed the within and foregoing petition, that she has read the same, knows the contents thereof, and that the fa We r A ae ) same is true and correct as she verily believes. MARGARET M. MOORE Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of December, 195. J. HAROLD ANDERSON Notary Public In and for the State of Wash- ington residing at Cashmere, i i , : i cc d y 2 sa i > A } ea ¥ " Pe ne ee ee LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF » ir TE HE NR y G s MOORE I, HENRY G. MOORE, OF Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, do hereby declare -> HENRY Ge. MOOK FI thee , | by this to be my LAST WILL AND TESTA NT. . rom. After the payment of my just debts, funeral expenses and expenses of my last illness and of the administration of my estate I give and bequeath Pe : oe ; p nO , , Aa all of the property which I now or hereafter may possess, I eal and personal, to ‘ad my wife, Margarett M. Moore. SECOND: I declare that no children have been born to me and my wife, Margarett M. Moore, during our marriage and shoulé any child or children be born to us after the making of this will, I devise and bequeath to such child or children the sum of One Dollar (§1.00) each. THIRD: I herby appoint my wife, Margaret M. Moore, the executrix of this my last wil’ and testament, she to act as such without bond or without intervention f the court, save and except the filing of such instruments as the law with reference to noneintervention wills provides, and I further grant to my wife as such executrix the full power andauthority to sell, mortgage, Kk ase or encumber my estate or any protion thereof without authority from the court, and to conduct d the affairs of my estate the same as I might do were this not made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE hereunto caused this will to be executed, this 20th day of July, 1914.6 HENRY G. MOORE a Ti FOREGOING instrument, consisting of one page was on the day and year there- of signe, sealed, publis’ed, and declered by the said Henry 3. Moore tobe his LAS! WILL AN! STAMENT, in the presence of us, who at hisrequest and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, and at the time of so subscribing our names, we believed the saic Henry %- Moore to be of sound and disposing mind and memory, anc not acting under duress, menace, fraud or undue influence of any person whomsoever. SAM R. SUMNER Residing at veratchee, ashington Edson Dow sili REsiding at Wenatchee, Washington Filed Dec. 31, 195 N TH QT] ; On *\Itjmm m ur Manny - one ar a IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON iS IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CHELAN E es IN Tik MATIER OF THE ESTATE OF ORDER TO TAKE PROOF hy a ee ee HENRY G. MOORE, Deceased, r TTA vr TT 49 e OF HANDVRITING wf ¥ =e pesssion of “arcearett M. Moore praying that a certain document purporting is to be the last will and testament of Henry G, Moore, deceased, be admitted to R probate, tis sy coming on for hearinc, and, ita ppearing that one of the attesting witnesses to said purported will and the execution thereof ig Edson Dow, a@ lawyer oe cece eC Uae Of Chelan County, Vashineton, said Edson Dow at present being engaged with the armed force 1 United States Navy, outside the Sta of the United States as an officer in the and the Court being fully advised, te of Washington, on motion of said petitioner, ae gavaeon feletan: Bicce’s becor be Reon of the handwriting of said decendent Fi @ P decea ; ) provided in Chapter 219 of the Washing ton Sesaten tome cea Dow, 4&8 ” Tipe Done in open Court this 2na day of January, 1946 FRED KEMP Filed Jan, 2, 196 cusses. ee ee ee IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CHELAN IN THE MATTER OF {HE ESTATE ) Noe 700 N Jno ) of ) ) (T RTI eT ‘a Tm i Ty Wy Th HENRY G. MOOKE, ) / Deceased ) I ¢ ILL STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SSe OUNTY OF CHELAN ) I, FRED KEMP., Judge of the Superior Court, do hereby certify that the testimony of Sam kK. Sumer, Je Harold Anderson, and Margarett M. Moore, reduced to writing and filed in open court on the end day of January, 19,6, and attached hereto, is the testimony and all the testimony adduced in support of the will of Henry Ge Moore, deceased, exhibited for probate and filed in our said Court on the 4Zlst day of December, 1945- FRED KEMP UDGE Attest: ALICE JUNE Chelan County Clerk and Clerk of the Superior Court. Filed Jan. 2, 196 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CHELAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE No. 4700 FP mom « TY rm. . MA TTAB ae 0% TESTIMONY OF WITNESS TO HANDWRITING Tr) oi Aa -_ — + HENRY G, MOORE, Deceased. SF WITNESS TO WILL J. HAROLD ANDERSON, of lawful ace and a competent witness, being duly Sworn in open Court testifies as follows: i eciiek ab Cashmer, Chelan County, Washington, am a lawyer, and am over forty years old, cise = well acquainted with Edson Dow, a lawyer and a member of the Chelan effies og he 1s now outside the State of Washington and on active duty 4s 4n The ae : the United States Navye I am acquainted with his handwriring. thew, to ure of the second attesting witness affixed to the instrument now ome, purporting to be the last will and testament of Henry Ge Moore, d ie they marked as filed in this Court on the 31st day of December, 1945, © signature of said Edson Dow. waco” Henry Ge Moore from 1929 to the time of his death on the 20th day affixed to” 1945, and know his handwriting and signature. The signature © to said instrument as testator 1s the signature of said Henry 4. Moores J. HAROLD ANDERSON 1956 rsor toed and sworn tobefore me, in open Court this 2nd day of January, (SEAL) ALICE JUNE | Chelan County Clerk and Clerk of Filed Jan2, 191.6 the Superior Court THE STATE OF WASHINGTON witri-g CHE LAN Noe ‘700 rTrTraAnem r APPLICANT IN Deceased HOBCEaSSQe aa , Ant " of lawful age da a competent witness being duly sworn as follows: Chelan County, Washington, am a citizen of the United years: lil am the surviving wife of Henry ver S 6 Of twentyrone ver t tw ’ . 6 Oth day of December, 19),5, being at the - 9 tf, S, a Moore who died in said County on tne time of his death a resident of said Countye 2 7 } , Said Henry G. Moore, deceased, left property and estate, all of which is 1 said County, and all of which is com unity property of decedent consistinz o! real estate w orth $5,000.00, personal property worth situated ir f a the real estate and personal property and myself, : erest in $500.00, and a partnership i: at a ¢ (} ) y 15,000.00. of Moore and Parsons, worth The instrument now shown to me, marked as filed in this Court on the 41st day of December, 195, purporting to be the last will and testament of said decedent, was found in the office anc office records of Edson Dow, a Chelan County lawyer now in the liavy, and I believe it to be decedent's ldst will. I know his signature and the signature affixed to said will is his. It was made in my presences I know Sam Re. Sumner and Edson Dow, whose signatures appear on said will. On the 20th day of July, 19 3, decedent signed the will in their presence and in the presence of each of them, declared it to be his will, and asked them to sien it as attesting witnesses. They did so in his presence and in the presence ofeach other, I am the person named in said wil] as executrix and am ready and willing to act. I am the only heir and noxt of kin of decedent. I am hts surviving wife, he was never married before and never had any child or children. On July 20, 193, decedent was of sound and disposine mind and -emory, was not acting under duress, menace, fraud, or the undue influence of any pers n or persons. Margarett M. Moore Subscribed and sworn to before me in open Court this 2nd day of January, 196. (SEAL) _ALICE JUNE CONNTY Clerk and Clerk o Superior Court. Filed Jan. 2, 196 THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON 4 fhe FOR CHELAN COUNTY (In Probate ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY G. MOORE, Deceased. STATE 0] vrT r COUNTY CHE Sam Re Sumner, of the lawful age anc a competent witness, beins duly sworn in open Court, testifies as follows: I reside in the County of Chelan State of Washington, and am over the age of fifty years, I knew Henry Ge Moore on the 20th day of July 193, the date of the instruemént now shown to me, marked as filed in this Court, on the 3lst day “ of December 1945, purporting tobe the last will and testament of the said Henry Ge Moore I am one of the subscribing witnesses to said instrument, I also knew at the said date of said instrument Edson Dow the other of said subscribing witnesses. The said instrument was signed and executed by the said Henry G. Moore at Wenatchee in the County of Chelan and State of Washineton on the said 20th day of July 1943, the day it bears date; in the presence of myself and of said Edson Dow and the said Henry G. Moore thereupon published the said instrument as, and declared the same to be, his last Will and Testament, and requested us in attestation thereof, to subscribe our names as sdtaben Miaweve, The said Edson Dow and I then and there in the presence of the said Henry G. Moore and in the presence ofeach other, subscribed our names as witnesses to the said instrument, At the t ime of executing said instrument, to-wit, the 20th day of July 1943, the - said Henry G. Moore was over the age of twenty-one years, to-wit, of the age of 2” ; ‘ years, or thereabouts, and was of sound and disposing mind, and not acting under dures 8, menace, fraud, undue influence or misrepresentation. Sam Re. Sumner § ubscribed and sworn to in open Court before me this 2nd day of January, 196. (SEAL) ALICE JUNE Clerk of the Superior Court Pib a Jan, 2, 196 ee ere COURT OF TH: STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF CHELAN Noe 700 EE ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE te MOORE, Deceased The petition of Margarett M. Moore, praying that a certain document, purport. ing to be the last will and testament of Henry Ge Moore, deceased, be admitted to probate, and that said Margarett M. Moore be apvointed executrix thereof, comes on for hearing this day; and, it appearing to the Court that said petition sets forth facts sufficient to give this Court jurisdiction to admit said will to probate, and the testimony havinz been heard, reduced to writing and certified by this Court, the Court finds that Henry G. Moore died testate in Chelan Cornty, ‘ashington, on the 20th day of December, 19):5, be'ng at the time of his death a resident of said County and State and leaving property and estate therein subject to administration; that said document was duly executed by said decedent during his lifetime on the 20th day of July, 193, at Wenatchee, Washington, in the presence of Sam Re Sumner and Edson Dow, competent subscribing witnesses thereto; that said witnesses attested said document in the presence of said testator at his request and in the resence of each other; that at the time of executing said document decedent was over forty-seven years old, of sound mind, and not under duress, menace, fraud, undue influence, or in any respect incompetent to execute the same, WHEREFORE, I'1 IS ORDERED, That said document, filed in this Court on the 41st day of December, 1945, be, and it is hereby admitted to probate as the last will and testament of Henry G. Moore, deceased; that Margarett M. Moore, surviving wife of said decedent, named in said will be, and she is hereby, appointed executrix of said will without bond, and that she now take and file the oath required by law. Done in open Court this 2nd day of January, 1916. FRED KEMP T ‘ — Filed Jm. 2, 156 JUDGE * WASHINGTON CHELAN COUNTY, IN THE MATTER 0] STATE OF No. )'700 ertir HENRY G. MOOR), Deceased, Certificte To Copy. I, ALICE JUNE, County Clerk, and by virtue of the laws of the State of washington ox-officio Clerk of the Superior Court of the State of W ashington, in and for said County, do here by certify that the annexed and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the: Petition for Probate of Wi 1 last Will «& Testament me Order to take ‘6 proof of } Certificate of Testintay ne Testimony of Witness to Testimony of Applicant in Proof of will Testimony of Subsertibin . —— ying wit g - ' Decree admitting Will to Pedeate”” ron OF WER) writing y tn Proof of W411 Handwriting of Witness to will in the above entitled matter, as the same now appears on file and of record n in my office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 25th. day of May, 195. Alice June COUNTY CLERK, JUDGE'S CERTIFICATE OF CLERK'S SIGNATURE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATS OF WASHIN COUNTY CHELAN I, FRED KEMP, Superior Qudge of Chelan County, and presiding as Judge of the Superior Court of Chelan County in the State of Washington. DO HERBY CERTIFY that ALICE JUNE, whose name is subscribed to the f oregoing certificate of attestation, now is and was at the time of simnine and sealing the same, the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chelan County, aforesaid, and keeper of the records, files and seal thereof, duly elected and qualified to office, and that full faith and credit are, and of right ought to be, given toall his official acts as such, in all courts of record and elsewhere, and that his aaid attestation is in due form of law and by the proper officer. Given under my hand and seal of said Court, at Wenatchee, in and for said Chelan County, this lst day of June, As De, 196. (SEAL) Fred Kemp Superior Judge of Chelan County, Washington CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF JUDGE'S SIGNATURE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) : BS8e COUNTY OF CHELAN, T, ALICE JUNE, Clerk of the Superior Court of Chelan County, in the State of Washington, (said covrt being a court of record), do hereby certify that the Honorable FRED KEMP, whose name is subseribed to the annexed and foregoing Certificate, was, at the time of the signing thereof, and now is, the Superior "age of sata County, and sole presiding Judge of said Superior Court, duly elected, commissioned and qualified, and that his said signature is genuine. 'N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my hame and affixed the seal of Bai “Superior Court at my office, in the City of Wenatchee, in said Chelan County, this lat day of June A, D. 196. (SEAL ) Alice June (ierk or Superior Court, Chelan County, Washington, PFET Se RENEE i TERE SEE SESE SESE SERRE TEESE Sete aE EME ee am t er Ee ee ee Se e caine This is my last will and testament I will to my daughter, Ruth lentz, the house and lot in which I now live. This property is located on West Center Ave. and extends from the Goodman lot on the right, to the Creswell property on the left. I also will to my daughter, Ruth Lentz the contents of my house, I wil} to my Grandson, David M. Creswell, Jr. the first mortgage which I hold on the property of D, Me Creswell, Sr. located on West Center Ave, The following items, I will to David Creswell, Jr. Four Poster bed- walnut chiffioner - small walnut table ~ electric clock. {I make Ruth Lentz, Executrix of this will, without bond, This is my will - written with my own hand, signed and sealed, this August, 12th, 195). Edna Frogtis Lentz. ee NORTH CAROLINA, N THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELI, COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK A paper writing without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the las will and testament of (Mrs.) Edna Frontis Lentz deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Kuth Lentz the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Ruth lentz, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, (lodged in the hand of ee for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Mrs. Ae Me Turner and Miss Hattie L. Williams,: that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Edna Frontis Lentz, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said Edna Frontis Lentz subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Edna Frontis Lentz. And it 16 further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting.ts generally know to the acquaintances of the said Edna Frontis Lentz, Ruth Lentz (SEAL) Mrs. Ae Me Turner (SEAL) Hattie Williams (SEAL). Mrs. Shelley Frontis (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of June AcDe, 196s Ce Ge Smith Glerk Superfor Court — NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the sa id paper y every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Edna F writing, an y I Frontis Lentz, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and thi: certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, Tis the 28 day of June A.D., 196. Clerk Superlor Court: Y No. 319) NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Ae Es Groom, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare 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 fureral 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, Kate Groom, the house and lot in and on which I now reside, situated on Iredell Avenue in the Town of Mooresville, N. Ce, in fee-simple, together with all household and kitchen furniture contained in same at the time of my death. Third. I give and devise to my wife, Kate Groom, the house and lot which I now own, situated on Grove Road in the city of Greenville, South Carolina, in fee-simple. Pou th, I give and bequeath my theatre business now being operated in the Town of Mooresville, Ne Ce, together will all furniture, equipment, contracts, leases, and all other personal property connected therewith, of whatever kind or nature, to the following persons: To my wife, Kate Groom, a three-eights (43/dtls) i . nterest; to my daughter, Ruth G. Cavin, a three -eights (3/8ths) interest; and to m ¥Y son, Dale kK, Groom, a two-eights (2/8ths) interest. Rifth. I hereby devise the lot and building in Greensboro, N, C., in which the Victory Theatre is being operated to my wife, Mrs. Kate Groom, my daughter, Mrs. Ruth Groom Cavin and my son, Dale K,. Groom, in equal portions to be theirs inf e6 simple, Sixth, Ww. c, Allred and I own the Victory Theatre in Greensboro, Ne. C. which inelud °# a1] the equipment, fixtures and furniture. My interest being one-half (1/2) of the same. Under the lease, We. C. Allred pays as his part in the costs of the operation of the business $112.00 per month rent for the building and I hereby bequeath my interest in the Victory Theatre in Greensboro, N. C., one-third (1/3ra) to my wife, Mrs. Kate Groom, one-third (1/3rd) to my daughter, Mrs. Ruth Groom Cavin, and one-third (1/3rd) to my son, Dale Ke Groom, and further direct that my executor, hereinafter named, shall continue, together with WwW. C. Allred, the operation of the said Victory Theatre according to a contract formerly entered into between the said WwW. C. Allred and myself, Seventh, I hereby will, bequeath and devise all the balance of my property whatever kind and wherever situated to my wife, Mrs. Kate Groom, my dauchter, kuth Groom Cavin, and my son, Dale Ke. Groom, share and share alike. Eighth. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Dale K, Groom, 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 declariny utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made, and I direct that my executor shall not be required to give bond. In witness whereof, I, the said A, li, sroom, do hereuntoset my hand and seal, the loth day of May, 1916, Ae Es Groom (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said A, E. Groom to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence, co subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, _™Mrs. George Pless (SEAL) Willis Rhodes ( SEAL ) Zeb V. Turlington (SEAL) NOKTH CAROLINA IREDELL counry In the Superior tert ci the CB rk. In the Matter of the Will of A, E, jroom, Deceased , The paper-wriring hereto attached and purpor testament of A. E. Groom deceased, ting to be the last will and is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Dale K, Groom, the executor therein named, and t hereupon the following proof thereof is‘taken by the oath and ezamination of Willis Rhodes and z, Ve Turlington, the subscribing witnesses thereto, ag follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, Willi y ilis Khodes and z y Turlin ton being duly sworn, depose and says, and one? for himself deposes and Says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of A. E. Groom and that he saw him execute (or heard acknowledge the execution of) this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said A E Groom deceased; and that at the time of its execution was acknowledged) saic A E Groom was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memorye Dale KK, Groon Zeb V._Turlincton Willis Khodes Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 5th day of July, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court Iredell Countye 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 A E Groon, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoin;s e xamination and this certificate, be rocrded and filed. This 5th day of July, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court Iredell County. y SRE esa tetE otto 4 Now 3195 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF IRETELL. I, Le Ce. Wagner, a resident and citizen of the aforesaid County and State and being of sound and Gisposing mind and free from duress, menance or undue influence of any person, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence and désiring to dispose of all my property while in health and strength do hereby make and declare the following to be my last Will and Testament, hereby rovoking any and all other former wills, codicils and testamentary dispositions by me heretofore made and I do hereby establish this to be my last Will ard Testament, ITEM I, It ig my will and desire that all my just debts, including burial expenses, shall be paid out of the first money coming into the hands of my Exeautrix hereinafter named belonging to my estate. ITEM 2, After the payment of the items referred to in Item 1, next above ™itten, by my Exeoutrix I hereby devise, will and bequeath all my property both real, personal or mixed and wherever situated to my wife, Mary Wagner, as Trustee to be hea in trust by her for and during the term of her natural life for the purposes hereinafter ©xpresses. It 1s my Will and desire that my wife, Mary Wagner, elther as Trustee or as !xecutrix or as both, shall collect the income {rom my property during her life and out of said income shall keep my property, of which [ die seized and possessed, in reasonable condition and repair, [It is my further will and deslre that my wife shall receive from the dividends of my stock in the Statesville Flour “tlls Co. the sum of three thousand dollars ($4,000) annually for her support and maintenance, and if for any reason the income from said tatesville Flour Mi1lis Co stock for any twelve-month period be less than three thousand dollars, then « } ’ the income from any othor property shall be paid to my wife to make her annual income three thousand dollars, All other Income collected from my property durtr the life of my wife, Mary \agnor, shall be held by her either as Executrix or Trustee and ghall become a part of the principal of my wife, lary wagner, shall have the free use of my home 4 ao at Bri van ‘ , r a ‘ situated on West En: Avenue, Statesvi lle, North Carolina, and the grounds ad jacent thereto ao long as she may live or desire to use the same as a home. If at any time during the life of my wife, Mery Wagner, 1t shall be deemed advisableto sell any Of the property of which I cte possessed either real or personal, my wife, Mary Wagner, as Trustee and Wixvcutrix shall have power togell same with the approval of my attorney herein named and with the approval of my newphew, Dre James We Davis, and 1f such sale is mate of any of my property, real or personal, the proceeds f ! ‘ hal » J from such sale shall be reinvested in other property of similar nature and of equal value and the title to such property shall be held by my wife, ‘ary Wagner, as Trustee and Exe cutriy as aforesaid dur ing the term of her life. rie 4 \ ; i ~ ¥ ITEM ye At the death of my wife, Mary Wagner, I hereby will, devise } , . anc bequeath all my property both real, personal or mixed and whe re ver sityated 4 nogear . and not disposed of or used by my wife, “Vary Wagner, during her life to the pastor of Broad Street Methodtat Church, Statesville, Ne Ce, the pastor of the Firat Presbyterian Church of “tatesvilie, N, Ce, the pastor of the Pirst Baptist Church of Statesville, N e Ce, the pastor of the First AeR.P. Churoh, Statesville, NeCeo, the pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church, State svilie, Ne Ce, and the pastor of the St. Johns Episcopal Chureh, Statesvil ©, Ne Ceo, or their successors as such pastors in trust forever for the following uses and purpOses, to wité ’ {t 18 my will that my appointed shall use the ITEM 5. Trustee heretofore and’ above named and income froma 1} my properry for the purpose of promoting the welfare and, if possible, the perpetution of the Davis Hospital, Incorporated, @ corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina with its principal place of business on West End Avenue in the City of Statesville, north Caroline ’ & charitable and non-profit-sharing corporation largely owned and operated by m y nophew, Dr. James W. Davis, and hereinafter 5 orated 7 . x n oe } y referred to a8 Duvis Hospital, Incorporated. I f at any tim it shall be made to the satisfaction of the Trustees herein named or thelr successors to appeer . " » | a a "110 a } that any of the funds, in their hands belon:ing t ynhis trus Ls needed or can . > promote and perpetuate said Hospital and ett he used to advantage to promote and perp al Os} l and ald sic and sufferin humanity, either of the white or colored race, then sat are hereby authorized to use such sum or sums elther with the income or of said Trust Fund as in the discretion of a twoethird majority of Trustees shall be dee mec wise and expedient. 'vreM 6. That in the event that said Davis Hosp! for my cause coase to ope rate and function as a hoppital or that the conditions of said hospital should bewme such that in the opinion of of the Trustces herein named that it would be inadvisable for that cause then and in that event the saic ‘'rustees shall then remalnir unexperced as in their discretion may seem best for of the Barium Springs Orphanage at Barium Sprinys, North Carolina. further wish that the Trustees, with the approval of the attorney her named, shall use their best effored and the exercise of their judgment use of the funds and property referred to in this Will to enable Pavis Hospital, Incorpirated, to continue to operate as a hospital. IJEM 7. It is hereby further provided that in the event that one or of the pastors of the several churches heretofore namedas Trustoes of t ast Will id Tegtament at the time of the de 6comn hi’ ict in th i , that ‘din Of the Board of Stewards, Hiders or Deacons or the Chairman of the governing body of said church, whose pasfor for any reason is unable to accept the trust herein created, shall serve instead of said pastor until such time as said pastor is able to qualify and accept the trust herein created, [isM O. It 4s my further will and desire that immediately upon the waath of my wife, Mary Wagner, tha t the then pastors of the various christian churches Of Statesville herein designated shall meet and organize by electing a President and Secretary of said ‘Trustees, which President and secretary shall be elected from their number and said Trustees when so organized shall be known and designated “s the rustees of the Le C. Wagmr Trust “state and that no funds shall be paid Out by said Trustees belonging ‘to said estate until authorized by a majority of #014 Trustees and all checks issued by said Trustes shall be signed by the President “nd contersigned by the Secretary, which Seoretary shall keep a record of #11 tr “neactions by said Trustees and that said Board shall within three months after the death of Mary County, Wagner file with the Clerk of the superior Court of Iredell ® complete inventory showing all property coming into thoir hands be- long4 64ng to said eatate, and that said Board shall at least once 4 year file with the Cp rk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, & complete State ment of recetpts and disbursements for the previous years and upon the ie in | i Ka Pate Soccer ea | ae ee failure or refusal to file such report the Clerk of the Superior Court of [redell County, North Carolina, shall have such power and authority to compel ort to be filed as said Clerk now has to require the filing of by “xecutors and Administrators. rustees herein named, after the death of my wife, are 4 iven full power and authority tosell or dispose of any or all of my slither real or personal for cash or on time and to invest the same or rourt to the end that said estate ma y nt with conservative investments and to permit my investments to remain causeY it 1s decided by two-thirds T+ (t is my desire that after Mest ind Avenue Statesville, N. C., shal od so lon; as practical for the benefit and convenience of the pital, Incorporated, Pm 10. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Mary Jagner, cutrix of this my last will an estament and to execute the smme according ¥he true intent and meaning thereof for and during the term of her life and it my wil? that she shall act without beine required to execute any bonds wM Jl. It is my further will and destre that Buren Jurney, an attorney at law, act as attorney tor Mary .agner, as Trustee and uxecutrix of this my last i111 and ‘'estament and to aid and assist her in the manayement of said estate as well as to advise her upon legal matters, and it ls my further will and desire that said suren Jurney after the death of my wife shall actas Attorney for tho Trustees herein appointed to handle my estate, and for such services said attorney shall recdive a reasonable compensation, As compensation for the services of the Trustees herein named it 1s my will that said Trustees shal! receive a Joint commission not exceeding five per cent of the gross annual income derived froms aid estate, I make these requests of' my Trustees when my estate passes into their control: 1st; ‘that my home on Weat knd Avenue, Statesville, Ne Ce, be used in a way designated by my nephew, Dr, James W, Davis, during his life, Furthermore, hould he express in writing a wish for its uses in connection with the Davis Hospital, Incorporated, afterwards I hope this wish will be given your approvale In connection with this request I want to remind you of his great devotion 60 the upbuilding of the said Hospital and thes pendia service he and others have rendered. ‘his same POlicy established should be continued and it is my aim to be a contributor for its perpetuation. I am entirely convinced that he ts aware of my wishes and feel confident that he has given unsparingly of his time that this may é attained to the fullest. 2nds Home to me wasmy most valued earthly possession, though in no wise from a monetary pointe Dr. Davis being the last link in the chain, having my name, makes me feel as I do and | whish him to accept this over my home in the spirit I ask that it be given and that the Trustees respect my wishes wholeheartedly. 4rds I request my Trustee to encourage public sentiment securing a suitable building for the care of colared patients. citizens, as @ general rule, are loyal, lawabiding and deserving and been neclected too long in this respect. Yvur heading a movement of will get ready response from our colored friends, ‘hey are unable to substantial contribution for this purpose, but could on an installmen contrioute a substantial sum. However, from past experierce I implore defer actual building operations until all money needed to covar all cost be hand before construction work begins. Under this plan, if necessary, [ would expect you to apply a reasonable donation from my estate to aid in said suitat building, though my hope is that said estate be kept as nearly intact as it is humanly possible for the sole purpose of maintenance, thereby to aid in perpetuity of the Davis Hospital, Incorportated, It is my further request that @ resonable percentage of my estate will be used for the care of the needy amo the colored triends and that the building above referred to should be large snough to accomodate colored patients from all the hospitals in the City of Statesville, [TiM 12, It is my final parting wish to my Trustees and other parties intrusted to the handling of my estate to use every effort and means humaly possible to perpetuate the Davis Hospital, Incorporated, located on Jest ind Avenue in the City of Statesville, Ne Ce, for the treatment of sick and injured humanity. This hospital was organized and has been carried on through the years by tho effort and services of my nephew, Dr. James W, Davis, and it is my sincere wish that this noble work begun by him shall be carried on throughout the years to come. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Le Ce Wagner, have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my last Will and ‘Testament consisting of eight pages, which I have signed on the margins thereof for the purpose of identification, this the 26th. day of August, 192, L. C. Wagner (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Le C. liagner to be hig last Will in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in th presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, turner Witnesse nd citizen of the aforesaid County and isposing a ne State, and being * sou mind and/memory anc free from duress, menance and undue 1 nfluence of any person, do hereby make the following codicil which shall become a part of my last will and Testament, duly oxecuted by me on the 26th day of August, 19c, and consisting of eizht pages, and the same being witnessed by lie Lazenby and O-. Le ‘iurner, said codicil beinz as follows, To Wit: Bein mindf'ul the chanze in the economic conditions of the Country since my original ill was written on August 26, 192, and having in mind probable future economic crises foliowing the present World War in which the world is now encaged, and being further mindful of the fact that a large portion of my estate consists of stock in the statesville Vlour Mills Company, which I helped to organize originally and have been actively identified with since its organiza- tion, and bein« interestec its future welfare and success, and knowing that said business is a highly skilled business and requires the management of same to be skilled in the operation of such a business, which skill and training can only come throuch years of experience in said business, it is therefore my will and desire that from the date of my death and so long thereafter as any of my stock in the Statesville Flour Mills Company remains in the hands of my lixecutrix or trustees mentioned in my Wil) as aforesaid, that my friend, Karl Sherrill, the present secretary ani Treasure of the statesville Flour Mills Company, shall have the full power and authority to vote all my stock in any mattter of business involving the conduct and policy of the statesvil.e Flour Mills so long as the ’ r > i ; stock shall remain in the hands of my Kxecutrix or Trustee and so land as the Karl Sherrill shall live or he connected with the Statesville Flour Mills Company; and in case of the death of the said Karl Sherrill or his official separation from the Statesville Flour ils Company, then and in that evert, the duly elected secretary and Treasurer of said Statesville Flour Mills Company shall have the power and authority to vote my stock in said Company so long 4 it remains in the hands of my kxeuctrix or Trustees as aforesaid, WITNESS WHEREOF c Je Warner, have hereunto set mv hand and A A Tea mea rh 4 + (aaa » ~ . to this Codicil to my last Will and Testament, which Codicil consists of two i nec the ! “ins -he ot ‘or the ni» an «& : , pages, wnicn I have sjgned on the marcins thereof for the purpose of identification, this the 27th day of January, 19,56 Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said a codicil to his last will and testament in the presence of request md in his presence and in the presence of each other have he subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, Lazenby Witness Turner Witness CAROLS In the Superior Courte- Before the Clerk, TREDELL COU In the Matter of the will of he Ce Wagner, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purportir and testament of Le Ce Vagner, deceased, is exhibited before the undersi Clerk of the superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by wagner, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereot aa e ls is taken by the oath and examination of O. Le Turner and K, Lazenby, the Subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IKEDELL COUNTY. O. Le Turner and K. M. Lazenby being duly sworn, depose and s y, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writine now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of I waener, and that he saw him ex-cute (or heard acknowledge the erecuttion of writing as his last will and testament, and that af‘ilant attested it in the andat the request of said 0. C. Wagner deceased; and that at the time of its e@xecutior . Cution (or at the time its execution wae acknowledred) said Le Ce. /agner was, in , , affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memorye Mrs. Mary Wagner Seal) Re Me Lazenby (Seal) O. Le Turner (Seal) ‘ALLY subseribed and sworn tovefore me, this 5th day of July, 196. Se smith Ce a Clerk .Superlor Court Iredell Countye And thereupon it ts considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper “writing and Svery part thereof, is the last will and testament of Le Ce Nagner, 4g » soceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination a ea ie el ale an % Se Rn nee and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 5th day of July, 196. : Cs Ge Smith Clerk superior Court of Iredell County je ) RK L iva . ; al - the SuperLor Courte-Before the Clerk, In the matter of the Will of Le Ce ‘agner, Deceased. he paperewriting hereto attached and purporting to be a codicil to the last will and testament f L. Ce “Aagner deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by irs. Nary wacner, the exscutér therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Oe Le Turner and Re Me. Lazenby, the subscribtiy itnesses thereto, as follows: CAKC A, Iredell County. O. L. Turner and KR. M. Lazenby being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a@ subseribing witness to the ssid paper-writin. now shown him, purport'ng to be a codicil to the last will and testament of Le Ce wagner, nd that he saw him exeucte (or heard eeknowtede-—the execution of; this writinc as his last will and testament, and that affient attested it in th presence and at the request of said Le Ce Yagner deceased$ and thatat the time of its execution (or at the time its executton—was-ecknow- hedged) saic Le C. Vagner was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and d isposing memory e Mrs. Mary Wagner (Sealp Ke M, Lazenby (Seal) O. L. Turner (Seal ) Severa lly fel Je Ge Smith eet Clerk of Superior court, Iredell County. tt ae eee they Wor ’ ANG thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the sai¢ aperewritti: and every par ia : - PMP i ne Gvery part thereof is the last will and testament of Le Ce wagner 16 sea na aan 4 ‘ apne”, Ceceased, ay Lt 1s ordered that the same with foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filled, nis 5 day of July, 19.6. Ce Ge Smith Cler uperior Court 0 Iredell County Tete Sede. teenage te ibscribed and sworn to before me, this 5th day of July, 19,6. — roman a) TI. TY MECKLENBURG COUNTY. I Maurice C. Dunlap, being of sound mind do make and declare this to pe my last Will anc Testament e Item Ie I give and devise absolutely and in fee simple to my beloved wife Lois Steel Dunlap all the property of which I die possessed both real and personal wherever located to be used by her as she thinks best. [tem II. I desire that my saic wife be exccutrix of this my last will and testament and that she be not required to give bond, Item III In the event of the death of my saic wife I hereby appoint T, ke stewart executor of my estate, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, thi the cth day of June 1929. Maurice C. Lunlap (SEAL) Signed sealed published and declared by Maurice C,. Dunlap to be his last will and testament in the presence of the undersirned, who in his presence and in the presence of each other and t the request do sign our names as subscribing witnesses hereto. Addie 8 Long Julia R, Dunlap. vtAlh OF NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. S86 ' NRIRA AAEM MiCKLENBUI LY « \u WD A paper writing purporting to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Maurice U. Dun lap deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk Superior Court for said County, by Lois steele Dunlap the Executrix therein mentioned, and the due ®xecution thereof by the said Naurice C. Dunlap is proved by the oath and *xamination of Addie § Long and Julia K, lunlap the subscribing witnesses thereto, who being duly sworn, doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he ts a subscribing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, m*Porting to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Maurice C. Dunlap that the said Wauriee c, ‘unalp in the presence of this deponent subscribed his name at the 6nd of said paper-writing, which is now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of the sth day of June 1929, AND THR 4 Ds PON: NT FURTHER SAITH, That the said Maurice C, Dunlap the testator 8fores Sid, did at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his LAST WILL am said paper-writing so », and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said jill as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence of sal testator And this deponent further saith that at the said time when the testator subseribed his name to the said last Will as aforesaid, and at the time of the deponent's subscribing his name, as an attesting witness thereto, as aforesaid, the said Maurice C. Yunlap was sound of mind and memory, of full age to execute a Will and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information r belief of this devonent: uy further these ceponents say note Julia Kk. Dunlap S°AL. Addie s Long AL severally sworn and subscribed this 1 day of November 194e befor Cy ve fe issell Assistar Glerk Super. Our te iecklenburg Countye IN THE SUPERIOR COURT [t ls, therefore, considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper- writin’, and every part th reof, ts the Last Will and Testament of Maurice Ue bunlap, deceased, and the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, are ordered to be recorded and filed, fhis 1 day of November 19 e Ae Russell Assistant Clerk Superfor Courte ee HM th he Vecklenburg County Maurice Ce. Lur lap, Deceased FINAL ACCOUNT <> ee e by Mrse Lois steele Dunlap, ixecutor, TO J. LESTEK WOLKE, CL no S| Paha [ nm U URTs Balance on hand as per Inventory or Annual Account filed day of oe oe ee Kkecelved of Commercial Nat, Bank $136 655 215.00 “ " ' i" '"t Life Insurance Metropolitan 10.7 «54 ' “ow a Michigan Mut, 982 6.8 " " 4 ‘ ‘ » : Adjusted service Certificate Veterans 400,00 " " (And stocks & Honds ) TOTAL RECHIPt's $2783 685 I Ik SHUR SH, MI: Ni's . Date Nove 21, 1942 ‘ ay raid Jags } Var ais . e Me randle, Ved eCe as per voucher NO. $7«5U Nove 21, 1932, Paid News Pubs. Co. as per voucher No. 5 600 Janye 19, 1943, “Carolina Narble Granite Works ' tt 100.00 rebye 6, 1933s "Ze Ae Hovis & son " rata. " 160.00 Janye 3, 1933, “Dre Pe Me King " "48 39.00 June 2ly 1944, “Thos. Griffith Co. [ i. " 19.6. pece 7» 1942, " Lot, City . " , ” Wi 645 Feby. 22, 1943, “ state Farm Mutual Ins. r oe " 600 Jany 6, 1933, “ Metropolitan Ins. . EE " 13.0U ' Jas. Me Yandle, Ce Se Ue, copy of letters 1S " City Tax 1932 ” ee a eee “ County “ 1932 . .* 2 " Ot; * 1943 . ro ‘ County " 1943 aac 2.21 Insurance Auto Je lester Wolfe, Ceielo 7 e5l rs. Lois stella Dunlap, sole le atee sworn to and subscribed before me, this li day of May, 194¢ Je ae Kussell, AsSte Assistant Clerl superior Courte irs. 4ols Steele Dunlap bxecutore Filed May 1) 1946 J lester Wolfe CLERK SUPERIOR COURT 4 NORTH CAROLINA WECKLE NBURG OUNTY. *» "@ry Se rorthress, Assistant Clerk of the superlor Court, in and for said nm vOunty j e . : ty and state, said court being ac ourt ofr record, having a seal, which is her p Kee reto affixed, hereby certify that the foregoing and attached FOUR (4) SlkTs const i+ nstitute a true and correct copy of the following: pat wil and Testament, of Maurice C. Dunlap, : ne probate thereof, as taken from the or tiled in this office, and recorded wa UP WILLS Ww", Pag 269-6 k pa Account on estate of Maurice C. Dunlap, as take,’ <7 Wrs. Lois Steele Dunlap, Kxeuctrix, Office pi nom the original on file in this , 4nd recorded in RECORD OF SETTIEVENTs Book 15, Page 296. , OF SETTIEMENTs IN resp ) AT 4 vTrTLA >7 . . “Ol [MO Ny "HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official 80a] at r . office, In Charlotte, North Carolin, on this the 1¥th day of November. Mary 8S. Porthress (SHAL ) Assistant Clerk Superior Court Filed Nov, 2h, 19h. Qn fo o —tmmith, C. 3. U, Bede Le SEAESE SESE DEES Te Motes. 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( | ~ ‘ . -2¢ » . _.) | { rr >. 4 on . ‘ — = CAI Ct G, 15 bited before the undersigned Clerk of atid, COUNTY Before the vl the “uperior Court of 7 ‘ada YA vents ee ‘ : . ° ankiea oe Od /OUNTY, rti: Carolina, by Glenn and Charles Leckie, ; . ij yr) Y ow £ - s . — stthidaw wt4 . iy , » ft 1 , ; : + paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, ryporting to | ; ie executors therein : 7 t sein ta en ; : : Ie : ; rs ‘ in 1 ed, and ere In the following vroof thereof is taken ‘ 7 7 + 17 ~ . : . 5 : . ; ‘ 1 ° wraAhat ir) 1) t) *48t Will and testament of Bertha Fleming decea ed, is exhibited lor produte in ews we Se “Evin and N, #, tomlin, the subseribins : > Open Court hw Me , > . } sa Ro . # Le ee ara . eo 5 en Vourt by Mrs, Florence M. Fleming the execttrix therein n med; and it 1s itne.ses thereto, us follows: , Y therey ON »vroved by t } . f hive Florence M Fleming that the NORTH oc 1 ATT rT ; Toved by the oath and examination of “rs, Florence lM. Fleming, th ae\ wade fa* +s 4 - \, d 1, ¢ ry. i, ° es * Hs Said Will wa: F ~y 4 f % Was ° e “rvin and Ne D mlin hei » ; found among the valuable papers and effects, of Bertha #leming at ‘eo Ye 4Omlin eine duly a ind each for ca I . . ¥ » Bi her hone aft i: Scene P . ; 3 . ana — min ition himself deposes and says, that thay are ant 7 k e cr her death. And it is further proved by the oath and examin . , , , Vibe it € Su seri ding witne: S to the 3 iid p aper@- of thre vwriting now shown han purp WOrn, depose and sa » and credible witnesses, to-wit: Monroe Adams, Frances ¥. is) a c Q — + be the last will and testament of 2. Ie Leokié 2 Mio) : ye 41iChols in in and that they suw hi 1son, and io ae . ; ; . 190 handwriting h sxeaut et ' “PS, Mary Hartline, that they are acquainted with the handwrivu am execute (or heard him ackno\ ledge the execution of) this : ec . ’ i Barthe @ — ve that writing as his last wil] a i LA D@T tha Flemine havine often seea her write and veril: be Lie ye th 411 and te: uient, and that affiant attested it in the presende ae , . and at the request of s, Said Be Fleming subsoribed to the said will, and the said luest of said &, I. Leokie deceased; and that at the time of its rtha Fleming subscribed to 4 ai}, execution (or at » time ite ind every part thereo?t g ndw ne of the said Bertha \ the time its e: ecution wag acknowledged) said BE. I. Leckie was, u P} ry part thereof, is in the handwritin, ) & ae ee i er ne in affiant's o; inion, bs ming And it amina tos Ts « la ° at = ‘ b aon e - hre ast mentioned of sound mind and dis osing memory is further proved by the evidence of the three 1 i Witnes ~~ " : = aa s veS, that the said handwriting is generally known to the iojuaintances of Le. F, Ervin (SEAL) 4 t ) ? : he Said Jertha Ile nT r +1 ‘ min ; Ne D, Tomlin (SEAL) e Ge J ae eee toa i , " ‘pry fa ' Led ublished lec . ' e ? °~Y ? ’ : ( LLU. wih A 4 A A R "Bs s lorence e I") mine f Wma i “Us © A ws . : ‘ . — ; er ne, so a yr > P au a , in tne resence Ol l ( Li t l in S 3, HAV Gs liartline { i ; nnn will rit test ent ’ } | : - Veo duead, } Lao } - A > ? ’ t , ence Ol wn oOUns it i 4 A \ ( . onroe «dans (SLAL) esence and in tne preser wo . } ‘ } ‘ . . ( eucl thie. ¢ ,y . Man ces G. Nicholson / kenaeses @ in the presence i OU li l VY auth } WLUhee.s : 1 : S Was a ioe a hi & % a rf a ‘ . } roto "sy sworn to and sul C LD L Besasie IC y this Ullte G&S 4 a1) OT July, : {tne es th et > o Jey l ' ° . eS * > ~ ‘ mit} Ge Ve cam th } y 14 +f JU ( I Ul Fy wuperi iy Vourt. . * NSO ’ 7 t-} _ ; 9 anh ne ou rior Vourt ’ = Ay TT sera 4 = } ; e r the C] kk im ti 1 faa. ™ = i¢ ° ‘ l t na Incr + 4 : ; es. J : 1 1ju d by the Vourt i 4 iid + 5 4 ” A } ’ ’ ‘ { 14 1 test } { rt i iI t f iti - id O4 riage ALC, JECCASCU. 1 E : R n , wi tio} 1 tifie 1) rewritin } to attach | Tol t 4 . 9 l . testa t tice ule aeceased, i U¢ l Yn ) j " ~y ’ ¥ ‘ » the Ve, 1946. he Superior Court of Iredell County, lorth Carolina, , tt ' 4+} . mary { y y . ve (re oMith rein named, hereupon t foliowin take ! inne _ + vlerk Superior Court ra) 7 -* , 44 4 ~~ f + + +r ¢ 9 hk OF i Ke ok tion of D,. . iy Nn JUaNnLt 9 ( 1 1 ; on) ¢ 101 0 . oO 7 mn " 7 mas ar ada Y Ys ob ’ Irede b> dhe vounty ° in oad na n 1 Line Ve ste Lad £ Qanad Juanit 4Ui\ Cd Ad. ’ daly , ¥ . ‘ L 1 + ‘ + v7 : : ’ ’ . A wUaAY AL UL ALG, ) Leas € t AW Y 4 Cll ind Livy L ae 2) € . scrivi LU to t iL mer + , ti + 24 o+ 2 } 4- 3 ‘ : 4 ‘ ’ . 14 rivin n l them, puryportin to be the la: Wid and f LAMeCNnL OL SLAKE 1ulG, ” { i ri t nail tT . reer Cs men : a4 « n n +} + » . a / , ‘ ; ? ; ; . Lnalt lamed shall pay all y just debts and ing that they saw him execute (or heard him acknowledg: th execution olf) this mera) ‘ o ng into her hands belonging to writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence r ' + \y CALC» and } re e : ; ered $ +) ; r 4 uti ane at the request of said Flake Huie dece used; and thut at the time of its cecution Oye 4 e alter the nayment of m ahtea — ; sami nistra- (or } ; : Hui j ao t's J i ly Genus, Tun ral expenses and administra \Or at the ti ie its execution was acknowled ed) said Flake lIluie \ as, in iffiant's tion costs Z i _ ; ; 0 Ue / ’ ACVISG Lve and bequeath -« he sae ‘ > wap 7 - ) . ’ queath all the rest and residue of my ri P opinion, of sound mind and dispo sink memory. ‘4 A ) \/« Ass ANd ed 7 ry nad and descriptionereanl nanan: _ : t 2? ( Lon=? il ersonal and mixed-to my sister, Lela Lela ita \w iL ) ‘ a ae ad ie to } her + 14 $ A A 1 ive I fer 7 A ln e + Je due maymer \. iL) ’ ) : : . a hereb ao + 8 + o04 nA ‘ l € na a Olnt Le } ] > vy jay ful exec itrix Tuy nita h Vy ( {J ) Ju whaw sod to all i ts an irpo to ecute this my last wil} rding | “ i a L anda a mar Q ra . severe r ssaha . s ) f Twlwv / ind testament ace -everally subseribed and sworn to before me, this 23rd day of July, 1946. to the true intent and min " 43 n€ Same and every nar nil ‘ here rc Na I irt ando ise thereol Be ’ : ee, : | Lause ; C, Ge Smith berly void all other wills and tes nts by F :, ; sarily er wills and testaments by Be Glork ef Superior Court Iredell County, 1 ‘a = - ‘es a he said lake | ule , ™ ‘ hand and ; 4 san 4 3 9 Yea 3 mr a 4 nda har wn ’ ec , y= we i a hereunto set my al Nd they eupon it is considered and adiudeed by the VYourt that the s aid paper Gay Lt June, 1946 , , ’ Ate q Writt - 2 > ’ 1 TT, jecel 3 i ne and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Ilake Huie, deceased, ie Flake lluie UAL a me it 46 onto ; eo nm i ( Siu ) b is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination «and this certific ite b 3 ra sa ys Pecorded and filed, This 23rd day of July, 1946. C. Ge Smith Se Ly oTerk Duperior Court of aredell Yountys OOOO IC Ok RRO ROK kk i i a a I ak a 2k 2 6 3 2 3k 2 nani cml eb 0" ‘red Jarvi; constitute and execute th > ws, “Fue intent and Tevokin y and nad dac nade, ’ whe ‘eof, I ; oe a , harain , the said John Pe oore, ao nere into aa T Z “* Of January, 1939, John F, Moore » * ORO OR IORI ak ok at ak ak ake tes ' Peet oat te eee itt ested of August, 1940-6 ent We cS T mty roti GounwWe ry court rredeli Oo “aT yiper- of John F, Moore, examination ana oF Ge wii th Clerk superior Vourt of Iredel] Vounty. eNO ENT TOTES OE ROR ERE ORO ERRORS on a n ee we ec t , OR ee am a n ht SR B ee abe Iredell your ty Iredell County. ind Mary FP. Jones being duly svorn, Gepor 5 | 49°F 4 ‘ ‘ Ve Ul Bayo, ihe 13 , gubsoeribing witses /AUGT= a4 ii ai : ‘ ad . ae ya} wWiting now snowh them, pur, orting to be the add | Son a « Moore, and that he saw him execute (or A AP AR OK Dp OP OOK AR Op Op North Carolina, Iredell County. I, We Le Hair, of Iredell County, State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testanent, hereby revoking any former wills heretofore made by me, First. My executrix hereinafter named shall pay all of my just debts, funeral expenses, and the cost of administering my estate out of the personal property belonging to my said estate, Ss a j econd. Subject to the payment of my just debts, funeral expenses and cost of administering my estate, I give anda bequeath all of my household end kitchen f it urniture, farming machinery and tools, horses, mules, cattle, hogs, and other domestic anima 1s, fowls, and pokltry, a1) money, bonds, notes, accounts and other evidence of indebtedness, and al] Other personal property of which I may die seized and pO ssessed, h whereever the same may be situated or located, to my beloved wife, Mary>Hendrix Hair, with the right ’ title and privilege to sell, transfer and Gispose of any or all of said property , and to use the proceeds of the same, both principal and interest, 0 n any part thereof, for her comfortable support, ma&inten- ande and pleasure, for a nd during the term of her natural lifeér widowhood. Third. I give and devise all of my real estate of every kind and des- cription and wheresoever situated to my wife, Mary Hendrix Hair, for and during the term of her natural life or widowhood. Fourthe At the death, or upon the marriage of my said wife, Mary Hendrix Hair, I give, bequeath and devise such of my personal estate as may not have been disposed of by her for her comfortable support, maintenance and pleasure, and al] of my real estate of every kind and description and wheresoever situated to the Children's Home, Incorporated, of Winston-Salem, N. Ce, and its successors and assigns in fee simple forever, to be used for the support and maintenance of the children cared for in said institution, except I charge and require The Chileren Home, Incorporated, of Winston-Salem, Ne. C. that it shall, if my wife remains unmarried until her death, provide, from the bequest and cevise above given it, a decent burial for her body and erect a suitable markér or monument to her grave at a cost of not less than $500.00. I reby constiute and appoint my beloved wife, Mary Hendrix Hair, my lawful executrix to all intents and purposes To execute this my last will and testament, according fo the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof, and that she be not required to give bond, and I hereby revoke and declare utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said Wi. L. Hair, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 3rd day of November, 1923. __We L. Hair (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said W. Le. Hair 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 nams as witnesses. Je Je Clendenin - Witness Frank Grier - Witness NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY, In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk. I nthe matter of the will of We Le Hair, Deceased, The Péperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa ment of W. Le Hair deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the ; sPerior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Mary H Hair, the ®xecutor therein names, Oath and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the a nd examination of J J Clendenin, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and | Of Prank Grier ag followings AP A A ROB Ap Op OK OB Op Op OF Oe North Carolina, Iredell County. I, We Le Hair, of Iredell County, State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testanent, hereby revoking any former wills heretofore made by me. First. My executrix hereinafter named shall pay @ll of my just debts, funeral expenses, and the cost of administering my estate out of the personal property belonging to my said estate, Second. Subject to the payment of my just debts, of administering my estate, funeral expenses and cost I give and bequeath all of my household and kitchen furniture, farming machinery and tools ’ horses, mules, cattle, hogs, and other fowls, and pakltry, all money, evidence of indebtedness, domestic animals ' bonds, notes, accounts and other and 411 other personal property of which I may die seized and possessed, whereever the same may be situated or located, to my beloved wife, Mary>Hendrix Hair, with the right ’ title and privilege to sell, transfer and Gispose of @ny or all of gaia property ’ and to use the proceeds of the same, both principal and interest, or any part thereof for h - er comf ma inten ande and pleasure, ’ c ortable support, for and nd during the term of her natural lifeér widowhood. Thirde I give and devise all of my real estate of every kind and des- cription and wheresoever situated to my wife, Mary Hendrix Hair, for and during the term of her natural life or widowhood. Fourth. At the death, or upon the marriage of my said wife, Mary Hendrix Hair, I give, bequeath and devise such of my personal estate as may not have been disposed of by her for her comfortable support, maintenance and pleasure, and ail us of my real estate of every kind and description and wheresoever situated to the Children's Home, Incorporated, of Winston-Salem, N. C., and its successors and assigns in fee simple forever, to be used for the support and maintenance of the children cared for in said institution, except I charge and require The Children Home, Incorporated, of Winston-Salem, N. C. that it shall, if my wife remains unmarried until her death, provide, from the bequest and cevise above given it, a decent burial for her body and erect a suitable markér or monument to her grave at a cost of not less than $500.00. I lreby constiute and appoint my beloved wife, Mary Hendrix Hair, my lawful executrix to all intents and purposes To execute this my last will and testament, according $o the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof, and that she be not required to give bond, and I hereby revoke and declare utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said We Le Hair, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 3rd day of November, 1923. _We_Le_Hair (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said W. L. Hair to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence ‘nd in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses. Je Je Clendenin ~ Witnes ed Prank Grier NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY, In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk. I nthe matter of the will of We Le. Hair, Deceased, The P@perwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa ment of W. Le Hair deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the . mPerior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Mary H Hair, the ®xecutor therein name s, end thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath 4 nd examination of J J Clendenin, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and : Of Prank Grier ag following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Je Je Clendenin, 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 We Le Hair and that he saw W. Le Hair execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said We Le Hair, deceased; and at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said We. Le Hair was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that Frank Grier 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 Frank Grier is now dead, Subscribed and sworn to before me, this Je Je Clendenin 30 day of August, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superf or Court” of Iredell County. NORTE CAROLINE, Iredell County. (Mrs) Rachel Ke Lewis, being duly sworn, deposesand says, that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of Frank Grier, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of We Le Hair deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 4% day of November 1924, having often seen him write, and that the mame of the said Frank Grier subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine hm Gdwriting of the said Prank Grier. Rachel K. Lewis Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30 day of August, 196. Ge. Smith Glerk Superl or Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Je Re Holton, being duly sworn Ceposes and says; that he 1s well acquainted Lt , ; with the handwriting of W, Le Hair deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated t 8 he 3 day of November 1923, purports to be, having often seen him write, and tha n t the name of the said W. Le. Hair subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Ww. L, Hair, Je Re Holton this 50th day of august, 196. Go G, Smith “Clerk Super! or Court Subscribed and sworn to before me, and thereupon it is consicered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every prt thereof is the last will and testament of W, Le. Hair deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 30th day of August, 1946. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supert o SEES Het He He th SH ett Hi te St ete ti He di te 4 td NO. 3206 Feb. 22nd. 1916 My last will and testament. At my death all my property, both personal and real, is to go to my beloved wife, Mrs. M. Jane Hanna, to be held by her in fee simple. I hereby appoint my wife, the said Mrs. M. Jane Hanna, my sole executrix, to be qualified, if consistant with the requirements of the law, without bond, Geo. We Hanna. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, TREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the latt will and testament of George W. Hanna deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Mrs M Jane Hanna the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs M Jane Hanna, that the said will was found ‘mong the valuable papers and effects, his personal lock box in Citizens National Bank, Concord, N. C. for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further prwed by the oath ana examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: A. L. Lowrance, John G. Knox and J. As Knox, that they are acquainted with the handwrit ing of the said George W. Hanna, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said George W Hanna subscribed to the said will and the said wil) itselv, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said G Sorge We. Hanna, And it is furtherp oved by the evidence of the three last me ntloned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquairtances Of the saia George W. Hanna, M Jane Hanna (Seal) __ A+ Le Lowrance (Seal) John G. Knox (Seal) Je Ae Knox (Seal) 8 *verally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 31 dey of August, ADs, 1946, Ce Ge 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 writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of George w, Hanna, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 31 day of August, Ae De, 196. 3, 2¢--Smt th “Clerk Superfor Court. RRR ER EE EM NO. 4207 North Carolina. Iredell County. I, Annie C. Wallace, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly exist- ence, do hereby make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows: Item l. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts, together with my funeral expenses, out of the first moneys that shall come into his hands belonging to my estate. I direct my Executor to have erected at my grave a suit- able, but unpretentious monument or tombstone. Item 2, I give and bequeath unto my niece, Mary Wallace Roberts, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars; to my nephew, John B, Wallace, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars; to my great nephew, Vance Kennerly, son of DeKalb Kennerly, deceased, Ohe Hundred ($100.00) Dollars; to my great nice, Frances Kennerly, daughter of DeKalb Kennerly, the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars. Item 3, I direct and authorize my Executor to sell the house and lot in Moores- ville, Ne C. on Catawba Avenue, at public or private sale, as he may think best, to get the funds to pay off the legacies above together with the mentioned in Item Two of this Will, funeral ©xpenses, monument and debts. Item , . a Give and bequeath my personal belongings and household furnishings, etc. as follows: (a). To Beatrice Cashion; Two blahkets feath ° er bed that I sleep on here, two quilte, his grandfather's gible, the big high arm chair, one of the rugs to be selected by my Executor, , cushion for the high chair, t wo sheets and two pairs pillow cases; one pair pillows and bolster and one little table. (ec). To Vance Kennerly: Two quilts and two blankets. (a4). To Frances Kennerly; Two quilts and two blankets. (e). To Fred Kennerly: Two Elkin blankets, one home-made blanket, one coverlet, two good quilts, one dresser, one feather bed in the house at Mooresville with pillows and bolster, one rug, two sheets and two pairs pillow cases, one little table and one big cushion. (f)« To Bettie Kennerly, daughter of C. 0. Kennerly: One feather bed, pillows and bolster on the bed in the corner near Goodmans, all remaining sheets and pillows cases, two Elkin blankets, two or three good quilts, two home made blankets, one coverlet, one crazy quilt, one dresser, my cedar chest, all pins, and jewelry not otherwise specified, as many of my clothes as she wants, one cupboard, dining room table and fills, all tableclothe and napkins, the largest rug rolled up under my bed, all silverware and dishes, one wicker rocking chatr, brom pillow worked in yellow, one little table, mirrors, camb and brush set, red letter Bible, my trunk, a clock and all linen and table covers. Item 5. All the rest and remainderof my property, real, personal or mixed, where- ever situated, I give, devise and bequeath unto my nephew, C. 0. Kennerly, to be is absolutely and forever, Item 6. I hereby constitute my nephew, ©. O« Kennerly, Exeuctor of this my last Will and Testament, to carry out the same and every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revokkng all other wills by me heretofore made, I do hereby authorize and empower my said Executor to sell any personal property, &s well as real estate, that it may be necessary to sll in the administration of MY @atate at private sale, dest without court order, upon such terms as he may think &nd upon such sale, to make all necessary transfers and conveyances absolutely 0 in fee simple, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Annie C. Wallace, do hereunto set my ha nd and seal, this December 2nd, 1938. Annie C, Wallace (SEAL) Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the said Annie C. Wallace to be her le st will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and in her Pre seng ® @nd in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names 46 "ltnesses, Je Pinkney Reavis W. 0. Poole NORTH CAROLINA TH IN THE SUPERIOR COURT-BEFORE TuE cigpy IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Annie Ce. Wallace, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto atéached and purporting to be the last wil] and testament of Annie C. Wallace deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superi or Court of Iredell Coumty, North Cardina, by C. 0. Kennerly, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Je Pinkney Reavis and We. O. Poole, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Je Pinkney Reavis and We 0. Poole being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said papsrewriting now shown him purporting to be the last will and testament of Annie C. Wallace and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Annie C. Wallace deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Annie C. Wallace was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, J. Pinkney Reavis We O- Poole SEverally subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of September, 1946.6 Martha D, re eat pul erk Superior Cour Iredell County. 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 Annie Ce Wallace, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examina- tion and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This day of September, 19)6, Co Ge Smith er uperior urt o redel ountye iihddidiiiteeLLL LTT TT TTT CTT Teen re ; Af) ¥ ere r wot CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, De J. Kimball, of the aforesaid County and State do make this my last , will and testament: I. Iwill that all my just debts be paid out of the first moneys belonging to my estate coming into the hands of my executor hereinafter named, 2. That after payment of my debts I will, devise and bequeathe to my wife, Mary Lou Kimball, a11 my property both real and personal to belong to her for and during her natural life. 3, At the death of my said wife, I will, devise and bequeathe to my daughter, Lucile Kimball, one-half of all my property, and the other one-half bo my two minor grand sons, John Vance Kimbal 1 and Godfrey Click Kimball, share and share altke. he I hereby appoint as executor of this my last will and testament s. J, Kimball of Rock Hill, SeC.e, and ask the Court, should it be necessary, to appoint him guardian of my two minor grand sons above named. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said De J. Kimball, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the lth day of November, 19). D. Je Kimball (SEAL ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said D. J. Kimhall, 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. Je We Webb Re Me. Maugans NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before theClerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of D. J. Kimball, Deceased. the paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of D. J, Kimball deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by S. J. Kimball, the ®xecutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof is taken by the oath and ®xamination of J, W. Webb and Re Me Maugans, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows; NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Je We Webb and rR, M, Maugans 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 him purporting to be the last will.and testament of D. J» Kimball, and that he saw him ®xecute this writing as his last will and testament, and that efflant attested it in the deceased; presence and at the request of said D. J. Kimball and that at the time of its execution (or at the time ite execution was acknow) *dged) said D. J. Kimball was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and Je We Webb Re M, Maugans WA iff 4? j Ei i g 2 or om nk OR M i in pH i es ee ar i a em a i os se e r ca e r ge ee t So a iT en t em a i an e s Ei s e n RAMETERS Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6 day of Sept. 19,6, Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County 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 D, J, Kimball, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6 day of Septe 196. Ce Ge Smith GIerk Superfor Court Iredell County. v 2 HBR A Re HE RETESET. FRE TEESE SEE SEE RE HENE M Se Noe 3209 NORTH CAROLINA. CATAWBA COUNTY, i, Je We Gibson, of the aforesaid County and State, being of a sound and dis- posing mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make this my last will and testament that is to say: FIRST; My Executors, hereinefter named, sha 1 give my body a suitable burial, and pay all funeral expenses togefher with all my just debts, including the proper lettering on the monument erected at my grave, out of the first monies which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. teat te i give, devise and bequeath to my six children, namely: Mra. Fannie paver, orman Gibson, Fred Gibson, Mrs. Ella Kiziah, Avery.Gibson, and Mrs. Thelma Kiziah, equally share and share alike, all of my property both real and personal, of whatsoever nature, and wheresoever located. It 1s my will and desire that my personal property, other then money on hand and notes or other securities, be sold oH either public or private sale, in order to reduce the same to cash, and after a os lll yd my Cebts and charges of administration, the same is to be oS aoe qu y and go to my said children, as hereinbefore provided. It is also y sh and desire that in the event of the death of either one or more of mys aid children occuring prior to m y death, his or her share is to to his or her children, if any, share and share alike and if r +1 t on ; to and be equally divided amoung my said ree a He my Bis gy tye geal eA. h children living at the time of my death. 1, musi oe ceeee my executors hereinafter named to close my estate by ai = nes te all obligations due or to become due, and to rent or otherwise sbatens a ae ~ - estate in their discretion ag they may deem best, and to consider thie eeea coke” oe or any mrt thereof, for a reasonable time, if they same to money. » $0 28 to realize the best possible price in reducing the THIRD: I hemby constitute a Gibson, my lawful executa s, sides this my last will ana testament same-hereby regoking and declarir me heretofore made, ppoint my two sons, Avery Gibson and Norman bond, to all intents and purposes to execate ®ccording to the true intent and meaning of the ng utterly void all other wills and teataments by In wtness whereof, I, seal, this the the said J. Ww, ath day of July, 19,0, Gibson, do hereunto set my hand and Je We Gibson (SBAL) Signed, sealed, p last will and testamen presence, and int thereto, ub t te and declared by the said J, W. Gibson to be his © presence of quest and in his do subscribe our names as witnesses 2. He Howard T A Bandy NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. a ube Matter of the WIL) of J. W. Gibson, Deceased, oe paper-wr iting hereto attached and purporting to be the last wil! and testament of Je We. Gibson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk 6s 26 rl e ® 7 ¢ the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolins, by Avery Gibson, the 0 : executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Z. He Howard and T. A. Bandy, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. and each Z. He Howard and T. A. Bandy being duly sworn, Ccepose and say/for himself deposes and says, that they are subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. W. Gibson, and that they saw him execute ( or heard him acknowledge the execution of) this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said J. W. Gibson deceased; and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said Js We Gibson was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Avery Gibson — ZH Howard T. A Bandy Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this llth day of Sept., 196. Martha D Parker, Deputy — Clerk Superfor Court TredeII County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paperwriting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Je We Gibson, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing e xeminae- tion and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This llth day of Sept. 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. i th Diet th Bt Se HSA Be Sh St tt SESE tt AES he Ati A He Hi Het $e Noe 4210 NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I W Ernest Johnson of above state and county being of sound mind do make this my last will and testament { will all my property both real estate and personal property to my wife Mattie Johnson Witness my hand and seal this kth day of Auge 1926 W Ernest Johnson (SEAL) Witness ” S H Stevenson J M Stevenson NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY, In the Matter of the Will of W Ernest Johnson, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of W Ernest Johnson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell] County, North Carolina, by (Mrs) Mattie Johnson, legatee, therein named, and thereupon the following proof is taken by the oath and examination of S. H. Stevenson and J. Me. Stevenson, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, Se H. Stevenson and J. M, Stevenson being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that hevts:a subscribing witness to the said paper- writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of W. Ernest J ; Ohnson, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and th at affiant attested it in the presence andat the request of said W. Ernest Joh ; mre SMONGEME) O98 Mhed at. tin ston thst cnsebiiin (or at the time its execution was ack ; nowledged) said W Ernest Johnson was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. S. H. Stevenson Je M, Stevenson Several) b ¥ subscribed and sworn to before m, this 1) day of October, 19)6+ Martha D Parker, Deput Cierk Supertor Court tredell County- And thereupon j P t is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper iting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of W. urnest wr Z Johnson, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination, and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This lyth day of October, 196.6 Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court of Iredell County. WME Ste te tet HS ete 4. 445546 Noe 3211 WILL OF Ge. M. KIPKA DATED MOORESVILLE, N.C. SEPT, 16, 19h) THIS IS MY LAST WILL AND ANY OTHER WILL IS HEREBY CANCELLED Be it hereby known that on this 16th day of September 19); that I, G. M. Kipka, do will and bequeath all my possessions both real dnd personal property to my wife Effie We. Kipka so long as she remains my widow and in event of her death then the property is to be divided between Claude W. Kipka, Edward E. Kipka and Mrs. Grace Kipka Blanchard as follows: Claude W. Kipka the tract land con- taining 22 acres more or less land located on salisbury Highway Route 150 formerly owned by Me Ae Blackwelder joining C. We. Kipka and Blick Alexander; Edward KE. Kipka one house & Lot on W. Center Ave., house N. 214 now occupied by E. E. Kipka; known as the Gresham property; Mrse Grace Kipka Blanchard the home place jocated on 320 W. Center Ave., where we now live; the following property to be held in tact one Store Bullding located corner Main & Moore Ave., in town of Mooresville, Ne Cs now occupied by Kelly Clothing Co. & others, one farm 137 acres more or less located about seven miles from Mooresville, N. C. now occupied by Mrs. We. A. Barnett; one farm known as the Fisher farm containing 503 acres land located about five miles from Mooresville, N. C. on the Shearer Chapel Road this farm was sold to Ss Hill Sherrill on the installment plan on Jan. 6, 1933 See contract dated 1/6/33 and page 6 this ledger; Fifteen negro tenant houses located on McLelland Ave., and Sherrill st. Eleven on McLelland Ave four on Sherrill St. these do not include the following; one on Stevenson St. sold by contract to Jannie Mae Mayhew "Colored" a nd two on McLeldand Ave. 1 was sold by contract to Olase Turner “Colored” and Gladys Phifer "Colorea" On McLelland Ave. See ledger pages 1, 2, 3 total Eighteen co lored t enant houses, Personal property as follows 25 shares Mooresville Cotton Mill » Stock, $5000.00 Mooresville Fed. Savings & Loan Assn. As We Colson Sec. & Treas, Mo Oresville, N. GC. $2175.00 Govt. E. Bonds, Burial Ins, Policies; Greensboro Rwy. Ins, A. P, Henderson, Sec. & Treas, Greensboro, N. C. Rowan Rwy Ins. Asane Farmers Seo & Treas. 701 No. Fulton St. Salisbury, Ne C. Cavins Funeral Home, Moores Ville, N.C. Funeral expenses to be paid from these policies balance to be Alvided Setwoen the heirs after the death of both my wife & myself; Savings Acct. in Mooresville Fed. Savings & Loan Assne Mooresville, Ne C. Taxes, Insurance & repairs to property must be paid before paying dividends to said three heirs namely Edward E. Kipka, C. W. Kipka & Mrs Grace Ke Blacnchard; Real Estate, Stocks & Bonds may be sold if agreeable by each of said heirs & proceeds divided equally between the said three heirs. I hereby appoint Edward E. Kipka, Claude W. Kipka Executors and Mrs. Grace Kipka Blanchard Executrixe Ge Me Kipka 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 M Kipka deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Edward E Kipka, one of the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Edward E Kipka, that the said will was. found among the v@luable papers and effects, after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: W. R. Hartness, T B Smith and J E McKnight, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the sald G M Kipka, havinz often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said G M Kipka subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said G M Kipka 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 G M Kipka. Edward E Kipke (Seal) WR Hartness (Seal) T B Smith (Seal) JE McKnight (seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before Ae De, 196. me, thie the 26 day of September C. Ge Smith Clark Superior Gourt A 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 and »e & very part thereof, is the last and testament of G M Kipka, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to recorded and filed, This the 26 day of September 4, De, 196 Co G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. AAA ete to te tte tee ete seg 7 NOe 32 le NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ADDIE KING I, Addie King, of the aforesaid county and state, do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. ele My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, suitseble to the wishes of my friends and relatives. My Executor shall also erect @ double monument to my grave and to the grave of my late husband, Fate King, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives. My Executor shall pay #11 funeral expenses and the cost of the monument, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate, ce I give and bequeath to my nephew, Ronnie Williams, the bedstead he now uses, together with all clothing that is necessary to make it a complete bed, ready for USC. -3- I will, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Pearl Hoosier $100 in cash to be hers absolutely. -h- With the exception of the bedstead, devised in Paragraph 2 of this Will, I will, devise and bequeath all the rest of my household and kitchen furniture, together with all bed clothing, dishes, pots and pans, to be equally divided between my daughter, Pearl Hoosier and my great-grandson, Willie Williams King, share and share alike, -5- All the rest and residue of my property, both real estate and personal property, I will, devise and bequeath to my great-grandson, Willie Williams King, to be his, 8deolutely in fee simple, bbe T do hereby constitute and appoint my great-grandson, Willie Williams King, my 1 Y Wvful Executor, to all intents and purposes, to execute this my Lest Will and Testame nd nt, according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part @ Clause ! thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and test Aments by me heretofore made, In “itness whereof, I, the said Addie King, to hereto set my hand and seal, this the 2hth day of November, 19h Addie King (SEAL) ' SO RA D Ra l Te a —b a a t i n c n Se r i e cn e t ce : tn ct r oe Ee e i i e fa y re -m a n e t .- : MS T or mo n e Cr n a ea Fa c e , ed o h ee a Signed, sealed, published and deck red by the said Addie King to be her inst 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 nanes as witnesses thereto, Witness Neil S Sowers Residing at Statesville, N.C, Witness Elsie Edwards Residing at Statesville, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL COUNTY, in the Matter of the Will of Addie King, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and teste- ment of Addie King deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Willie Williams King, the Executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Neil S Sowers and Elsie Edwards, the subscribing witnesses, thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, Neil S Sowers and Elsie Edwards 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Addie King, and that he saw her execute this writing es her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Addie King deceased; and thet at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said Addie King was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Willie Williams King _Neil S Sowers _Blsie Edwards Severally subscribed an@ sworn to before me, this 40th day of Septe, 1946 - _C. Ge. Smith Clerk Superfor Court Iredell County- dt And thereupon it igs considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing and € and every mrt thereof is the lest will and testament of addie King, deceased, and it is ord ered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 30th dey of Sejt ember, 196, C. G. Bmith Clerk Superlor Court of Iredell county EAA Ae tt Ae te t-te t-te ae ane ae / NOe 4213 North Carolina, Iredell] County. I, Ac Ge Stewart, of the above 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: I My executor 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 of my just debts, out of the first money which may come into her hands belonging to my estate. II I give and devise to my wife Della Stewart, the home place where I now live and all other real property of which I may die possessed, for her natrual life, and at her death it is to be divided as follows: Mrs. Lorene Davis because of certain advancements is not to receive anything further, Hubert Stewart is to receive the sum of five hundred dollars, Mrs. Grace Brantley is to receive the of one hundred dollars, Howard Stewart the sum of one hundred dollars, and the balance of my estate is to be divided equally between my three daughters, Lela Stewart, Mary Lou Stewart and Sarah Stewart. eho I give and bequeath to my wife Della Stewart all of the personal property which I may die possessed, to use as she sha@l see fit during her natrual life, and at her death, if there should be anything left, that is to be equally divided between Lela Stewart, Mary Lou Stewart and Sarah Stewart. IV I hemby constitute and appoint my wife, Della Stewert, my executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent end 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 A. G. Stewart, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 6th day of August, 1937. Ae Ge Stewart (SEAL) Signed, seabd, published and declared by the said A. G. Stewart, to be his last wlll and testament in thelpresence of us, who, at his request and in his presence nd in the presencepf each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. §_V_ Brown A. M, Turner ee ce e > . = a se ca a t t t s i e a i n g ee nr i a i n p e a n d t a a t — a ot n i i a i aa z. oo m ah - ee ee ae Os O8 6 fe t a se e ei t e n r r n g ap a TE Ai = —_ — " ea e ar e s ma , - ee l a as m o a t 2 i AR R ot en e ee ee ee e NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the IREDEL L COUNTY In the Matter of the Will of A. G. Stewart, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa. ment of Ae Ge Stewart deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Della Stewart, the executor therein neared, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the mth and examination of Se Ve Brown and A. M. Turner, the subscribing witnesses thereto, ag follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Se Ve Brown and A. M. Turner 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of A. G. Stewart, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and thet affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said As Go Stewart deceased; and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledge) said A. G. Stewart was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Mrs. Delia Stewart A. M. Turner S. V. Brown Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this lst day of October, 1946. Ce Ge Smith Clemk Super or Court Iredell county. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Bourt that the said paper- writing and every part thereos is the last will and testament of AG Stewart, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This lst day of October, 196, C. Gs Smith Clerk Superior Court of ilrede ounty: AA SNe He He ti Mt Me tte te tite He ite te : Now 3214 NORTH CAROLINA. « IREDELL -COUNTY. I, MRS. MATTIE E. JONES (Widow of the late L. C. Jones deceased), 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 andfEsTal Ts FIRST. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body e@ decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expensis, togehter with all my just debts, (If there be any), out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my Estate. My grave to be beside my husband's, and marked in like manner, with tombstones, as that of his grave, SECOND. I give and devise and bequeath to Fletcher M. Harrington & Wife, Carrie P, Harrington, and their heirs, in fee simple, all my real estate, including House & Lot in Town of Troutmans, Ne Ce, where I now reside, and all my personal property: House Hold goods, Kitchen furniture, moneys, or any other property not named, THIRD. I hereby appoint my freind, F. M,. Harrington, my lawful Executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last WILL and TESTAWENT, according to the frue intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof-- hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills, testaments by me here- tofore made. IY WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said MATTIE E. JONES DO HEREUNTO set my hand and seal, this 10th day of January, 191. her Mattie E. X Jgnes (SEAL) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said MATTIE E. JONES to be her LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT in the presence of us, who, at her request, end in her presence, do subscribe our names &s witnesses thereto. We. W. Williamson We. He Brown Address: Troutmans, Ne C. Troutman, N. C, NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL county, In the Superl or Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the Will of Mattie E. Jones, Deceased. The paper “writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament Of Mattie EB ; Jones deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Ob rk of the 8 “Pertor Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by F. M. Harrington, the executor therein named, and thereupont he following proof thereof is tek en by the oath and exmmination of We We Williamson and W. He. Brown, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. We We Williamson and W. H. Brown being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself Cceposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper. writing now shown him, purporting to be the lastwill and testament of Mattie Ba Jones, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, @nd that affilent attested it in the presence and at the request of said Mattie E, Jones deceased; and that at the time of its execution (orat the time its execution was acknowledged) sald Mattie E. Jones was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind disposing and/memory. F. M. Harrington, Executor W. W. Williamson W. H. Brown Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this Sth day of October, 19)6. Ce Ge Smith ao tae Clerk Superlor Court Iredell County. 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 Mattie E. Jones, deceased, and it is ordered that thesame, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This Oth day of October, 196. Ce Ge Smith erk Superior Court of Iredell County. SAAN ete te ih ee te tee tt Y NOe 3215 North Caroline Ifedel1 County. I, Mrse He Ce Fox, being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this to be my last will and testament: , My executor, hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my fr&é ds and realtives and pay all funeral expenses, together with all of my just debts out of the first money that shall come into his hands belonging to my estatee II I give and bequeath to my son Bruner Ray Fox the sum of five hundred dollars, and the tool box of my former husband andwhat tools are therein. zat I give and bequeath to my daughter Ethel Fox McNedly, the sum of five hundred dollars. IV I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Eugenia Shumake my vacuum Cleaner and Secretary which is now in my front room, V I give and bequeath to my daughter Virginia Inez Troutman my Maytag Washing Machine and the studio Couch now in the Front Room. — si a m e s e Se We Vi A Ni g er i o o m r i c e — I give and beqeu&th to my son, Austin Bane Fox, my Bed Room Suite in the Front Room, including the springs and mattress, my sewing Machine and the Electric Rafrigerator, Se a t ~_ 2 Le i p sk , Sa ee e Vil te te te oe a ae oe a ca g i h t n i g e i a t a e c i e e g t : Ag g e r te t e r a re r e te m = All of the remainder of my property, both real md personal, shall be divided equally between May Eugenia Shumake, Virginia Inez Troutman, Austin Bane Fox ‘nd Henpy C. Fox, Jr., share and shkre and share alike. VIII t I hereby constitute and appoint my friend, Conrad C Holcomb, my lawful exesutor ie all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, accord- he - the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof- reby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills by me heretofore made, In witness whereof, I, the said Mrs. E Ce: Fox, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 23rd, day of August, 196. i ; Mre. He Ce Fox ( SEAL) Signed, seals d, pub&ished and declared by the said Mrs. He Ce. Fox, to be her 1 Sst will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her r Shere ‘nd in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witnesses W. A. Goodman WITNESS Le C. Boyd WITNESS en In the Superior Court-Before the Cle rk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the will of Mrs. He C. Fox, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testam nt of Mrse He C. Fox deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Conrad C. Holcomb, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of We. A. Goodman and Le Ce Boyd, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, We As Goodman and Le. Ce Boyd being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself ceposes and says, thet he 1s a subscribing witness to the said paper- writing nown shown hin, purporting tobe the last will and testament of Mra. He Co Fox, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence ami at the request of said Mrs. He Ce. Fox deceased; and that at the time of its execution ( or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said Mrs. He C. Fox was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, Conrad C. Holcomb W. A. Goodman oe Co Boyd Severally subscribed and Sworn to before me, this 8th day of October, 196 Ce Ge Smith, C.S.C. Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. 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 Mrs. He Ce Fox, deceased, and it ig ordered that thes ame, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This Sth day of October, 196, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Cow t of Iredell County. SSE ei i te 8 tte tse * , Noe 3216 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHESTER I, Mrs. May Lily Cornwell Blalock, County and State aforesaid, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare the following as and for my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all other and former Wills by me at any time heretofore made, 1, I will and direct that all my just debts, if any, be paid by my Executrix hereinafter named. 2. I will and devise my house and jot in Mount Yleasant, Cabarrus County, Ne Ce. to my husband, T. L. Blalock, for during his life, and at his death, to ry sister, Mrs. Kate Mobley Barringer, with right and authority tosell and convey by deed and the right and authority tquse the proceeds for her personal benefit, provided she has need therefore, she to be the sole judge of the need, and in case she does not so use it or dispose of it in her lifetime, after her death it shall go to The China Baptist Direct Mission, and if the said Mission is not in existence at the death of my sister, then whatever remaines of the said property shall go as my other property herein is directed to ZO 3. I will, bequeath, and devise all of my property, of whatsoever kind and cheracter and wheresoever located, to my sister, Mrs. Kate Mobley Cornwell Barringer, for and during her life, to be used by her for her own use and purposes and if it becomes necessary, she to be the judge of the necessity, she shal] have the right and authority to sell and dispose of by deed or otherwise, any part or all of it, to be used for such necessity, and whatsoever is not sold or disposed of by her during her lifetime, shall go in equal shares to my sister, Nellie F,. Cornwell's seven children, in fee, and in case of the death of any one of the said children, prior to the death of my sister, Mrs. Kate Mobley Cornwell Barringer, his or her surviving children shall take his or her part in equal shares. I nominate and ®ppoint my sister, Mrs. Kate Mobley Cornwell Barringer, Executrix of this my last Will and Testament and direct that no bond be required of her. In witness hereof, I have this 5th day of September, 1942, sign and seal the ab OV as end for my last Will and Testament, May Lily Cornwell Blalock Signed, Sealed, published, and declared by Mrs. May Lily Cornwell Blalock er . md for her ‘last wi11 and Testament in our presence, we signing the same as Witness thereto « t oth her request ani in her presence and in the presence of each er » *t Chester, 8. 0., thie Sth day of September, 192. 8 8S McCullough Dorothy Beckham J, M, Wise Re CODICIL I, May Lily c. Blalock, a resident of 210 Cowles Street, in the City of | Statesville, North Carolina, do hereby make this Codicil to my last will, hereby 4 ratifying the said will in all respects, save as changed by this instrument, The last will and testament referred to herein is at this time in the hands of mr, John M. Wise, Attorney at Law, Chester, South Carolina, ITEM I. Since the execution of the will above mentioned, I have acquired certain real estate in [Iredell County, North Carolina, [ITEM If. I am now the owner of a house and lot known as Noe 117 Caldwell Street, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, and a house and lot at No, 116 Second Avenue, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, and a house and lot on the bast side of Bost Street, in the City of Statesville, North Caroling, which house and lot on the East side of Bost Street is pm rticularly described in the deed of Charlie Fay Murdock to me, dated January 17, 196, and I do hereby give, devise and bequeath the above described real estate as follows: Ae To my sister, Catherine Cornwall Barringer, I give, devise and bequeath the house and lot known as No, 117 Caldwell Street, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, and the house and lot known as No. 118 Second Avenue, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, for the term of her natural life, and at her death to my husband, T. L. Blalock, for and during the yerm of his natrual life, and at his death, in fee simple to the Baptist China Direct Mission, this being the mission movement started by my husband, T. L. Blalock. be To my husband, T. Le Blalock, I give, devise and bequeath the house and lot on the East side of Bost Street, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, being particularly described in the deed of Charlie January 17, 196, Fay Murdock to me, dated together with all other real estate that I own in Iredell County, Ca s a a Pe s North Carolina, f or and during the term of his natural life, and at his death, in fee simple to the Baptish China Direct Vission, my husband, T. L, Baalock, being the mission movement started ITEM III, I gibe and bequeath all of my money, bonds, and any and all personal property that is not Gisposed of under my Will which I have heretofore made, to my husband, T, L, Blalock, with full right and power to use so much thereof as 1s necessary for him to live. However, he shal 1 keep this property separate from his property, and shall leave @ record of the amount remaining t his death, and all of this property remainingat the death of T, L. Blalock, t give and bequeath 4 bsolutely to the Baptist China Direct Mission. ITEM IV, I hereby nominate and appoint m y sister, Catherine Cornwall Barr ing** of Mount Pleasant, North : ° Carolina, as Executrix Of my last will and testament, and of this Codicil to my last wil) ang testament * IN TESTIMONY WHENEOF, I, May Lily Ce. Blalock, have set my hand and seal to the foregoing Codicil to my last will and testanent, mid Codicil being contained two pages, and I have written my name at the bottom of the foregoing page, all on : peing done at Stagesville, North Carolina, on thisthe 15th day of February, 196. __ May Lily c. Blalock (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said May Lily C. Blalock as a Codicil to 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 hereto subscribed our names as witnesses. May Lily C. Blalock in owr presence signed her name at the bottom of the foregoing and first page of this Codicil,. Haseltine M. Nicholson Charlie Fay Murdock C. Be Winberry re, tnesses. State of North Carolina In the Superior Court County of Iredell Before the Clerk TO Je Means McFadden Notary Public-Commissioner Chester, South Carolina The undersigned Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, reposing special trust and confidence in your integrity, hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause S. S. McCullough and J. M. Wise to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoint and on oath to examine touching such matters ‘nd things as they shall know of and concerning the execution of a paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of May Lilly Cornwell Blalock, deceased, which has been filed in the office for probate. by you so taken, And the disposition in writing the same you are to transmit, sealedwith your seal, to the under- Signed Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said County this the 4 day of October, 1946. C. Ge Smith “Clerk of Supertor Court (Seal) The paper “writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of May Lilly Cornwell Blalock, deceased, bearing the date of the Sth day of Se ptemb mer, 1942, ts exhibited before the undersigned by virtue of the authority above Given him, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath 8nd exe mination of gs, g, MeCullough and J. Ms. Wise. Be e nt ee e ee : = oe STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHESTER That she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown her, purport. ing to be the last will and testament of May Lilly cornwell Blalock, deceased, and that he saw May Lilly Cornwell Blalock execute this writing as her last will ana testament, and that affiant attested it in his presence and at her request; and that at the time of the executionsaid May Lilly Cornwell Blalock was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of this de ponent, Se Se McCullough Subscribed and swornto before me this the 4rd day of October, 196, J. Means McFadden Notary Publlc-Commitsal oner My Commission Expires at the pleasure of the Governor of South Cerolina. SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHESTER Je Me Wise, being duly sworn, Geposes and says: That he is a subscribing witness to the said peper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of May Lilly Cornwell Blalock, deceased, and tmt he saw May Lilly Cornwell Blalock execute this writing as her last wil] and testament, and that affiant attested it in his presence and at his request; and that at the time of its execution said May Lilly Cornwell Blalock was, in affient's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, Of full age to execute a will, ‘nd was not under any restraint to the know- ledge, information or belief of this deponent, Je Me. Wise Subscribed and Sworn to before me this the 3rd day of October, 196, J. Means McFadden ovary Public-Commlsslonep My Commission expires at the Pleasure of the Governor of South Carolina. Having Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, I hereby make this as a true and oo mplete account of the proceedings had reposed, before me under the special authority in me in witness whereof, I he reunto set m ‘ 1946. y hand and seal this the 3rd day of October, Je Means McFadden ~ Commi ssToner <i and thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- iting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of May Lilly Corn- i Blalock, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing notary public's-commissioner's proofs and examination and this certificate , be recorded and filed. This the 25 day of October, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk of Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. In the Superior cow t-Before the Clerk. In the Matper of the Will of May Lily C. Blalock, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be & codicill to the last will and testament of May Lily C. Blalock deceased, is exhibited before the under- signed Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Catherine Canwell Barringer, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath and examination of Haseltine M. Nicholson md Charlie Fay Murdock, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as followa: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Haseltine M. Nicholson and Charlie Fay Murdock being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writting now shown her, purporting to be a codicill to the last will and testament of May Lily C. Blalock, and that she saw her execute this writing *s @ codicill to her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence andat the request of said May Lily C. Blalock deceased; and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said May Lily C. Blalock ws, in effiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Catherine Connwell Barringer (SgalQ Charlie Fay Murdock (Seal) Haseltine M, Nicholson (Seal) Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3rd day of July, 196. Ce Ge Smith, CSC Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. and thereupon it ig considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- iting and *very part thereof is a codicill to the|last will and testament of Ma y Mtly c, Blalock, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing @xam ination and this Certificate, be recorded and filed. This 25 day of Octs, 1946. e Ge Smith SIGRID pertor Court of Iredell County. Dh eB He A He Heth Mh Sh th Me ht te A Hh Site Bt i 4217 NOVe 23, 19h, Every thing I possess both real estate and personal property I will to Mary Bradley Morrison to used by her 4s she wishese At the death of Mary Bradley Morrison this property is to be divided 4s follows: The home place (Sherrill property) livestock, Ford car and other dairy equipment to John Jr. Farm “Machinery and truck to Bill and John - is used by both of them in carrying on the farm work, If there are Gebts on any of my property I want the two houses on the Wilkesboro Road to be sold and money applied to the land debts. The Nesbitt place to Bill an the 24 acres *ackey land now owned jointly by Bill and John Jr. I want Margaret to have the house she now lives in on Chipley Ford Road deeded to her by John Jr, when he gets possession of or is deeded the present home place. To Margaret, a plot of land beginning at Privettts house and extending to the cross road. Below this road a lot of land to Janie and Louise if Margaret will release the barn. If they don't agree to this the lots between Privett's and J. H. West's land go to Janie and Loulse-. To Bill an iron safe, library table (W. Ee Morrison's), antique stand of drawers (Mrs. W. E. Morrison's Sr.). To John Jr. and iron safe- bed(mine) To Janie, my desk. To Loulse dining room suit, plano. To Margaret, three corner cupboard. To Janie, Magazine table. The rest of the household furniture to be divided equally and as they want it. Five shares Iredell Development to Janie and 12 (twelve) shares Peoples Lean and Savings Bank stocke Four (i) shares each- Margaret, Bill, Johp, & Louise of the Bank stocke One (1) share Carolina Beverage Company to Janie. Type writer adding machine to Janie. Balance of real estate not disposed of to be sold and divided equally between 5 (five) children, Signed Jno. Re Morrison Witness Grace Tillotson We De Morrison Mary S. Morrison Witness Administrators Bill, John Jr. & Jante March 9- 196 {I desire to make the following change in will dated November 24rd 1944 1 wish We Ee &. Morrison & John R. Jr. to have all real estate that I own to share equal @iso Farm Machinery- Live Stock. Jno. Re Morrison a tt NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk In the matter of the will of John R. Morrison, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of John Re Morrison deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John R. Morrison, Jr. one of the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ts taken by the oath and examination of We lL. Morrison, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of Grace Tillotson as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: We De Morrison, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will testament of John R. Morrison and that he saw John R. Morrison execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said John Re Morrison, deceased; andat the time of its execution ( or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said John R. Morrison was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposinz memory. Affiant further swears that Grace Tillotson the other subscribing witness to saic widl, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant sew him sign the same, and that said Grace Tillotson is ( or resides out of the State of North Carolina. Subscribed and sworn to before me, We De Morrison this kth day of November, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court of Iredell County NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY, M. F. Gaither, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Grace Tillotson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Re Morrison (eceased, which 1s hereto attached, dated the 23 day of Nov. 19), having often ‘een him write, and that the name of the said Grace Tillotson subscribed as 8 witness to.said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Grace Tillotson; and affient further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of John R, Morrison, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 23 day of November 194, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the mame of the said John R. Morrison, subscribed to said will is in the genuine he ndwriting of the said John R. Morrison. Me Fe Gaither a an e ne a l ic DD ac e s GP M ic g a D R G a cn I na i l s Mi o n Sudseribed and sworn to before me, this lth day of November, 19),6, Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the court that the saig paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of John k, Morrison, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examina. tion and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This lth day of November, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court In the Superior Court, L COUNTY. Before the Clerk A paper writing, without subseribinz witnesses, purporting to be a codleill to the last will and testament of John R. Morrison deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by John R Morrison Jr. one of the executor therein named; and if 1s thereupon proved by the oath and examination of John R Morrison Jr., that the said codicill will was found among the valuable papers and effects, after his death. and it 1s further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wits R. M. Lazenby, L L Green and H. Fe lazenby, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said John R. Morrison, having often seem him writg, and verily believe that the name of the said John R Morrison subseribed to the said codicill and the said codicill, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said John R. Morrison And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is zenerally known to the acquaintances of the said John 8 Morrison John R Morrison Jr (Seal) R M Lazenby (Seal) L L Green (Seal) H. F, Lazenby (Seal? Severally sworn 19,6. to and subscribed before me, this the day of November AeDer Ce G. Smith Clerk superior Courte NORTH CAROLINA, "Was See oe In the Superior Court, IREDELL Coun co Before the Clerk it 1s therefor ore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof ’ ‘# @ codicil to the last will and testament of and the sa John R Morrison, deceased, me with the foregoing examination and this tificate are ordered to be recorded end filed. cer , this the day of November As De, 196. oO ‘ o } Ce Ge Smit} Clerk Supertlor Court BEES SE SERETE SEBEL TE SESES EE EEE EE EE 0G oo wy WISHES CONCERNING MY PROPPRTY AND PERSONALS lst. The interest that lI have in my brother Robert's farm near Charlottsville, V&e, I leave to his three philcren, <ogh, Re magrseiaie Waddel! subject to any indebtedness secured by the tend, which they are to ? ceived no part of the proceeds of the loan, together with 2: al sesahed there, except my book case, which is cisposed in the following uPr ul paragrapne 2nd. 1 do not wish my book case to be sold to any one outside of my family. If Legh, Lucy and Addison care to have it and keep eter oe * have it, but if not, I wish it to go to such member of my family as shall bd designated to my Executor Vv h [ have ¢& the {me of mv 3rd. My Executor shal 1 pay any debts that I have at the t } . deathe ‘ , - ‘ vy cola watch lth. I bequeath to my niece, Mrs. Isabel Scott Long, my gold wa ° Sthe I give and bequeath my personal chattels to my nieces, Margaret Raynal and Isabel Long, to be divided by them as they want to among any of my relatives that carefor them. 6th. After the payment of all my debts and the specific devises and legacies above named, I give to my niece, Mrs. Margeret Scott Reyna) of Statesville, N.C. All the rest of my property of whatever kind or nature. 7the I hereby appoint my nephew, John As Scott, of ing ee wi Executor of my will and do hereby authorize him and empower him ne eek bonds of other property necessary in the administration of my a pdeiger a — sale, without court order, and to make all necessary transfers or conveyances thereof, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto placed my name and affixed my seal,this the lth day of June, 194%. Belle Hill Waddell (SEAL) —— WITNESSES: Me Ce. Scott. G. Pe Scott NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Belle Hill Waddell, Deceased. t will and The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the me dersigned testement of Belle Hill Waddell deceased, 1s exhibited before the uncersts ohn Ae Scott, Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by J f is taken the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereo eribing by the oath and examination of G. Ps Scott and M. C. Scott, the subs Witnesses thereto, as follows! TH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. CG. Scott and G. *. Scott being duly sworn, depose and say, and each each self ceposes and savs, that Shexxuxxtoxxwe is 4 subscribing witness to the saig VW Ne for him. paper-writing now own her and /or him, purporting to be the last will and teste. both prssent at ti a ba a » &} ; : OCD . pi ©, SA ment of Belle Hill Waddell, and that,she and/ge he/saw Her execute Lae weet ne Ag her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at ; and in the presence of each Other the request of said Belle Hill Weddell deceased;/and that at the time of its executior 7 aVul (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said Belle Hill waddell was, in effiant's opinion, of sound mind and @isposing memory. Ge <. Scott Me Ce Scott Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12 day of November, 19h6, Co Ge Smith Clerk Superiof Court TredellI County. Y and thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writins anc every yart thereof is the last will and testament of Belle Hill Waddell, Ceceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examinstion and this certificate, be recorded end filed, This 12 day of November, 196. Ce ¥. omith Clerk Superlor Court Iredell County. PAULUS tet te tt Seth tet He Atte te db tb te tedidt tedeaesesedt NO. 4219 North Carolina, Iredell County. 1, Bessie Mae Sharpe, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make and declare this to be my last will and teste- ment as follows: Item le My Exe y Executor, hereinafter named, shell give my body a decent Christian burial a : and pay the reasonable expenses thereof, tovether with any other just debts that ; may owe at the time of my death, &s soonas practical, out of the first money that @ mes into his hands available for that purpose Item 2, I have pre c prepared @ memorandum in writing disposing of certain of my personal effects and tf 10usehold furnishings which I wish, for sentimental reasons, to give "8 certain relati vee and/or friends. This memorandum shall have the full force and effect of a t Setamentary disposition ana I direct my Executor to observe the same and deliver to the respective benefictaries menti ated for each. oned therein the articles design Item 3. I have certain stocks and bonds of my own which I did not receive from my husband's estate and I direct that these be sold by my Executor and, after the sagnent of my debts and expenses, that whatever balance remains from the proceeds of the sale of my indivicual stocks and bonds, shall be divided as follows: One-half thereof 1 give to my beloved husband, Neal S. Sharpe, to be his absolutely. One-fourth thereof to be diviced equally, share and share alike, among the children of my nephew, A. P. Hughey, who may be living at the time of my deathe The other one-fourth to be divided equally, share and share alike, among the children of my nephew, J. C. Hughey, who may be living at the time of my death. Item lh. All the rest and remainder of my property, both real and personaj, of whatever nature and kind and wheresoever situated, I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved husband, Neal S. Sharpe, to be his for and during the balance of his natural life, with the right and power, if necessary for comfortable support and maintenance and medical care, to consume or spend so much thereof as may be necessary and at his death, whatever remains of said property, I give, cevise and bequeath to the Dunlap Orphanage at Brigtton, Tenn., an institution supported and maintained by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church for the care of its orphan children, the said fund when paid to the governing body of said institution, be be used by it as in its discretion may seem best to the Board in order to Successfully carry out and support the work of said institution. Item 5. I hereby constitute and appoint my husband, Neal S. Sharpe, my lawful Executor to execute this my last will and testament according to its ture intent and meaning. I hereby revoke all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. My said Executor shall have the power to sell at public or private sale, for cash or upon terms, without any court order, any and ell of my property, real or personal, that it 19 necessary to sell in order to carry out this will and settle my estate ‘nd in the event of any such sale, either of real or personal property at private “ele or otherwise, he shall have authority to make all necessary deeds and con- Veyances of property so sold so as to assune the purchaser a good title thereto. MY Executor shall not be required to execute any bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Bessie Mae Sharpe, do hereunto set my hand "nd seal, this the 12th day of Sept. 19))2. Bessie Mae Sharpe, (SEAL) Stgned, sealed, published and declared by the said Bessie Mae Sharpe to be ai presenc Will and Testamert in the presence of us, who at her request es and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses, John Ae Scott Hessie Blankenship WADMU APADA rue NORTI WAST LINA, In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk Ke IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Bessie “ae Sharpe, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of Bessie Mae Sharpe, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Ipedell County, North Carolina, by Neil S. Sharpe, the hxecutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, John As Scott and HKessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and seys, that he or she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writinzg now shown him or her purporting to be the last will and testament of Bessie Mae Sharpe, and that he or she saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the requestxand of said Bessie Mae Sharpe deceased; and that at the time 4f its execution said Bessie Mae Sharpe, was, in rf ‘ YN ! r 2 » in afflant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. John he Scott Hessie Blankenship NeAl S. Sharpe Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 26th day of November, 196. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior court Iredell county. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court thet the said paper- writing ng and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Bessie Mae Sharpe, decea j ceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 26th day of November, 19))6, Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court of lredell Countye NE Hi tS dt St te te te test site dge te sete 9% No e Zee 0 North carolina Iredell County I, Marvin Hollar of Iredell County, North Carolina, do hereby revoke all former wills by me made, and do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows: I. I direct my Executrix hereinafter named to pay all of my debts, charges against my estate and the costs and expenses of admini ile I will, devise, and bequeath 9ll of the rest and residue of every sort, kind and nature, including real, personal, end intang erty to my wife, Hattie Le Hollar, to be hers absolutely and in fee Lene I hereby make, constiture and appoint my wife, Hsettie C. Hollar, the Executrix of this my last will and testament, to execute the same accordinge to the true intentand meaning thereof, and provice that she shall not be required to give bond. In Testimony whereof, I, the said Marvin Hollar, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 12th day of November, 19,6. Marvin Hollar (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Marvin Hollar to be his lest will and testament in the presence of us, wo, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do hereunto set our hands as witnesses, F. W. Hollar Mrs. Abbert Powell, R. N. Probate on page 69 ee ee e en n a te an a Ae l i a tt . NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT#RERO a sa IREDELL COUNTY. . In the Matter of the Will of Marvin Hollar, Deceased, =f The paperewriting hereto attached and purporting tobe the last will an ne ve 4 ment of Marvin Hollar deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of th Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Hattie L. dollar, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof by the oath ana eyvamination of F W Holler and Mrs. Albert Powell, the subseribdtr oe soukel ag follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Fe We Hollar and “rs Albert Powell bein july sworn, depose and say, ande act for himself deposes and says, that he or she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testamert of Marvin \ Hollar, and that he or she saw him execute this writing as his last will and testa- ment, and that affiant attested it in the presence andat the request of sald Marvin Hollar deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Marvin Hollar was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. F. W ° Hollar Mrs. Albert Powell _ Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 40th day of November, 196 ty Hi. | Hi hi ( ' eg . _Ceo Ge. Smith s Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. ai en e 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 Marvin Holler, ceceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. ' This 30 day of November, 196. Bi Ce G, Smith - Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. GAESESESE SE SESE TEESE ESE HE SESE FEE GEE BE Hic He GEG e. No. 3221 I = LLL 1, 8. 0, Stimpson, Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, declare this to be m y last will ana testament, hereby revoking all former wills, codicils, ané testa mentary dispositions made by me, and establish this as my last will and testament « It emi, It 1s directed that the Executors hereinafter named shall, out of the first montes coming into their hands, pay all my just debts, inclduing funeral ®xpense S, 4nd the erection of a proper monument. Ite mit, I devise and bequeath to my wife, Sallie F. Stimpson, 411 my real and Persona 1 property, wherever situate, for and during the term of her natural life, and after her death, to Paul Allen Moore in fee simple. Item III. If hereby appoint my wife, Sallie F. Stimpson, and Pay] Allen foore, Executors of this my last will and testament, and I direct that they shall not de required to give bond in such capacity. If elther one of my Executors predecease me, or refuse to act, or for any reason be unable to act, or die or resign before my estate is fully administered, then in any one of these events, the remaining Executor shall serve with all the duties, power and authority herein given to the Executors unto set my hand and seal to this, my last will ang testament contained written upon one sheet of paper, this 2lith day of April, 19466 Q Se 0. Stimpson (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared Dy Se Ve Stimpson to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in the presence of eacn other, have subscribed our names hereto. Ce He Dearman (1 emma Seen Gee — “ N THE SUPERIOR COURT-4EFORE THE CLERK. ELL COUNTY. a P . ac ‘ In the Matter of the Will of Se O. Stimpson, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting tobe the last will and testament of S. 0. Stimpson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Paul Allen Moore and Sallie F, Stimpson, the executor and executrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of C. H,. Dearman, Charlie Fay Murdock anc Frances Morrison, the sudscribing witnesses thereto, 458 follows: NORTE CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, Ce He Dearman, Charlie Fay Murdock anda Frances Morr ison be ing duly aworn, depose and say, and each for himself de poses an : s d says, that they are a subscribing witness to the saia Paper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of sg Se 0. Stimpson, and that the yY saw him execute this writing 8s his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said S, 9, Stimpson deceased: ,’ and that at the time of its execution ° t the t 0p Oh Sho Sim ite enecusion mas acknowledged) said s, 0, stimpson was, in affiant! opinion, of sound mina and Alsposing memor y C. H. Dearman ~fherlie Fay Murdock frances Morrison 4 ial a severally subseribed and evorn tO before mes this end day Ol Lecember, 1946. Y Martha D. Parker Veputy Clerk of Iredell County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the sata paper- {ting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of s, S.. Stimpson, writ tile me aeceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination an this gece ’ . certificate, be recorded and filed. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court of Iredell County WIEAEVEBESESE SE FES ESET ote Sete sel dee teF sete se Noe 4222 NOI TH CAROLINA WILL OF C eo te STEWART NUALO Us : IREDELL COUNTY I, C. Ae Stewart of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby make, publish, and declare this my last Will and Testament: FIRST I give and bequeath to my wife, Rosa J, Stewart, all of my personal property of every kind and description to be hers absolutely, subject, however, to the payment of all my just debts. SECOND I will and devise all of my real estate to my wife, Rosa J. Stewart, while she remains my widow. THIRD Subject to the estate hereinabove devised to my wife, Rosa J. Stewart, I will and devise all of my real estate to my children to share and share alike. FOURTH I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Rosa J. Stewart, my lawful executrix to all intents and Purposes to execute this my last will and every part and clause thereof fccording to the true intent and meaning of same--hereby revoking and declaring utterly yoig &ll other wills and testarents by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said C. A. Stewart, do hereby set my hand and seal, this April 1, 1932 Ce Ae Stewart (SEAL) Stgned, sealed, published, and declared by the said C,. A. Stewart to be his last will ana testament in the presence of us who, at his request, and in his presence and ¢ he Presence of each Other do hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Witness: D. L. Raymer Witness: D. Le Raymer Jr. NOR My CAROLINE NOUMRDTM UARULIIWNd = — TT Ty r ’ . IN THE SUPERIOR COURT-BEFORE THE CLERK, ELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of C. A. Stewart, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang testamet of C. A. Stewart deceased, Ls exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of uperior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by (Mrs) Rosa J. Stewart, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken the oath snd examination of D L Raymer and D L Raymer Jr, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, D L Raymer and D L Raymer Jr being duly sworn, depose and say, ande ach for himself deposes and says, that he is @ subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of C A Stewart, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that afflant attested it in the presence and at the request of said C A Stewart deceased; and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said C A Stewart was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. De. L. Raymer De Le Raymer, JYe Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2nd day of December, 19k6 Ce G, Smith clerk Superlor Court iredell County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof 4s the last will and testament of CA Stewart, deceased, anc it is ordered that the same, with thef oregoing examine- tion and this certicate, be recorded and filed, This end day of December, 1916, C. Ge Smith mont Clerk Superior Court of 1redeil County. HUMES SE He te thd Het AE Sede db dh te sede 4 ade st Noe 3223 3546 Zinsb Ave. Kennecy Hts. Cincinniati, Oo. Febe 4, 1922. At my death all my personal property and real estate are left to my wif a ho 1a ypointed stratrix of the estate w ithou Bisie L. Sochran, who shell be appointed Administr Tf ti estate w ithou bond and shall be appointed guardian of my children. bon A - Re Be Cochran Witnessed Ea Roettinger Robt ‘elson Robt. MceVitile sealed in my presence this lth day of February, 1922. Robt Nelson Notary Public. arene COMMISSION TO TAKE PROOF OF WILL IREDFLL TO Notary Public 2615 Kenilworth Ave., Norwood 12, Ohio. The undersigned Clerk reposing special trust and confidence in your integrity, hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause £d Reettinger and Robt MeVitie to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoint and on Oath to examine touching such matters and things as they shall know of and concerning the executing of a paper writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of R. B. Cochran, deceased, which has been filed in this office for probate, And the deposition in writing by you so taken, the same you are to transmit, sealed with your seal, to the undersigned Clerk of the superior Court. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 5h day of December, 19.6. Ce Ge Smith Clerk of Superior Court AI P OL E State of Ohio County of Hamilton A paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the Last Will ana ent of R. Be. Cochran, deceased, bearing the date of 3rd day of February, {s exhibited before the undersigned by virtue of the authority above given anc thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath anda examination Roettinger and Robt McVitie the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows; Roettinger and Robt “cVitie, each being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witnesses to the said paper writing now shown them, rting to be the last will and testament of R. B. Cochran and that he saw Cochran execute this wr ig 4s his last will and testament and that afftant attested it in the preser nd the request of said R. B. Cochran, deceased; ind at the time of its execution said R. B. Cochran was, in affiant's Opinion, of »sing memory, of full age to execute a will, and was not under any restraint, to the knowledge, information and belief of this deponent. Robert McVitie Ed Roettinger a Su ‘ 3 na ay nr } Ay _ }h, f Subseribed and sworn to before me, this 7th day of December, 196. Thomas J. Nuttle Jr. Netary Publfe My Commission Expires Sept.'l9 Having executed the sion of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, I hereby mal Yes + nerevy make this as a true add complete account of the proceedings an h ‘4 y ? ns . had before me uncer the special authority in me reposed,. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this the 7th day of December, 1916. Thomas J, Nuttle, Jr. Notary Public My Commission Expires Sept. A fj Wtiiaerternaniennninnnwannsiiy May 2, 1939 THIS I will all og OY my belonstinee tna ‘Nes including cash, real estate, bonds, mortrazes, or a } A BOS, nything I pnp é POSsess at death to my nephew, Albert F, Johnson Prancits A. Johnson at A In the Supe ‘ior Co NORTH CAROLINA, + perilor Court, ITN 36 f . = ‘Te nr) IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, rporting last will and testament of Francis A. Johnson deceased, is exhidited for probate in open Court by Albert F Johnson, legatee therein named; and it Ls thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Albert F Johnson, that the said will was found among the valvable papers and effects, after his death, proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, wits 0. L. Turner, Clyde R. Hunter and Le 4. Green, that they are acquainted the handwriting of the said Fracis A. Johnson, having often seem him write, verily believe thet the mame of the said Franc a Johnaeon will, and the saic will itself, and every part thereof, is the said Francis Ae Johnson Anéc it its further proved by the evidence last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is zenerally known acquaintances of the said "anc A Johnson Albert F Johnson (Seal) O. L. Turner (Seal) Clyde R. Hunter (Seal) Le. Le Green _(Seal) NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNT} Before the Clerk Tt 1s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper witing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Francis A Johnson, deceesed, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 5 day of December A, Dey 1946. Ce. Ge. Smith Cler uperilor Cour PUWBEEBIENE He AAEM TEAR 222 eAT TI IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 100 3225 @ NORTH CAROLINA ‘cohen ole Grunt STATE O} COUNTY SEFORE THE CIERK se AT) wer TAT r 7 TT P { svt WILL OF WILLIAM P. CRIM. GUILFORD © WTTTAM D retry Pe 4A . ny ; : wy TET aE . THE PROBATE OF fi, WILLIAM P. CRI’, of Guilford County, North Carolina, being of sound ; IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF : sound THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF mind, do make and execute this my last WILL and Testament: ) WILLIAM P. CRIM, DECEASED =e DEPOSITION OF SUBSCRIBING WITNESSES l.e- My Bxecutor hereinafter named shall give my body burial and shall — . . a ia t . : i i os 2 “a ats " 2A , naner wir + expend for my funeral expenses approximately the sum of One Thousand Rollars, 4 HILL and HATTIE C. HILL, whose names are subscr ibec to & paper war itng : Le THOS. - 3rd dav of August, 1945, and purporting to be the Last Will andTestament , 1 , a , A - uv : . ~ Avy x C ne ¢ ard aw e MM e shall erect a suitable monument, and shall expend approximately the sum of One dated ne 2° deceased, each be ing july 8 worn, dex Ose; ari say Ss That he is Eee ea. ipa to the said paper writing aforesaid; that the said deceased, han : . . . aul {bing . "a : eta Ses Thousand Dollars for the monument and for any other necessary expenses in beautir ; ap ggetetogein of deponent, subscribed his name at the end thereof, and at said * rs -geeepae the same to be his Last Will and Testament; and that thereupon, at ing my last resting place. He shall pay all my just debts. time an es ana in the presence of said testator, ceponent subscribed his name he request ‘ ., te ste as an attesting witness. Deponent further says that “ner 5 a: 7 = - / d ased was of sound mind and disposing memory, of full age to execute ce ne ‘raint, tothe knowledge, information, or belief and was not under any restraint, ; Cet ia it the time aforesal ) ee- I hereby exclude from any participation in my Estate the children of my deceased brother George W. Crim, and their lineal descendants. na And further deponent saith not. J@pONene e elu : . 4e- I give, devise and 3 1 e 9 + ELV, OG 8 nd bequeathe to my good fend Ge We H ' 10 o before me this the 9th 1 yY 2 friends, G. W. Hartman and Subseribed and sworn to bero (signed) Thor. J. Hill i w ‘aA itlgarny " - , _-_-_—-— TTF ee “ iis wife “ary Hartman, the 52 Acre tract of Bné on which they now live in Forsyth 5 PWS 6 ve eponent » atu oO}, : day of December, 19.6 « cr x No County, North Carolina, on condition that t they pay to my Evecutor the sum of One : C, S.» Immberth, Asste, Co Se Co Mhousend Dollers within twelve months from my death. Upon the payment of said sum gudseribed and sworn to before me this the 9th U ALi / my sald Exec yr shal} # y sal xecutor shall execute and deliver to them a deed for said land in fee say of December, 1946-6 ae Le i : ee Res one (Signed) Hattie C. Hill ee : C PATTIE. C. nLLL leponent Ce Se Lambeth, Asst. Ce Se Co iu Ue I eo P ] } f wm Ly All the rest of my property, both real and personal, of whatsoever aq ’ descriptio: d wh ey ; ’ sich laced Dall “p\*on ana wheresoever situate, I give, devise and bequeath to my nephews | ORDER Of PROBATE and nieces, the children of my 4 ; aiicren of my deceased sisters Elizabeth Crim Parrish and Nancy ve I m y ry f ltam ° A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William : Me Crim Preston, and © ; ° ‘ou , ' » Snc of my deceased brothers Andrew J. Crim, John W. Crim, Peter Crim, deceased, having been exhibited before me by J. L. Preston, the executor J. Crim, and Israel L. Crim, sb oe therein named (or the person in whose favor @ renunciation has been mace, or Ue Rams Share and share alike. They shall take per capita. the person otherwise being entitled to present the same/, and proof area . Tha + a ‘ 1 1 he foregoing dépositions, That is, each of 5 , excution thereof having been taken as set forth in the gz ? ; * my nephews and nieces shall receive the same smount, regardless | which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and the same being deemed of the number tin the family. sufficient, And the lineal descendants of my deceased nephew or : mEPRaAR ERT 0 riting and every niece shall take t IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED AND ADJUDGED thet said paper writing © the parent would have taken if living. part thereof 1s the Last Will and Testament of the said William P. Crim, deceased; c and IT IS ORDERED That the said Last Will and Testament, together w ith the ye= E nominate and appoint my beloved nephew, J. Le Preston of Randolph depositions of the subscribing witnesses and this certificate, be recorded and vounty, Ne C., tobe the Executor of this my last WILL and Testament. He shell not ae be require” to give bond, This the 9th day of December, 196. 6e- My said Executor shell sell all of my real estate, at such times and ; sine ot the eigen tor Court upon such terms &s may to him appear to be for the best interest of my estate. I hereby authorize him to sell my real estate, execute deeds for the same, and STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA collect the purchase moneys And upon the sale of any parcel of said property he GUILPORD COUNTY shall distribute the net Proceeds as hereinbefore provided. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IN WITNESS wueRKoe : 4 August, 195. mrnOP I bavé hereunto set my hand and seal this the 7 day % 10 ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COMB# GREETING: I, C. S, Lambeth, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County, (Signed : ila mF ened ) William P, Crim (SEAL) State of North Carolina, do hereby certify the attached (3 sheets) to be at rue “ig » sealed, and by the said William P. crim declared to be his last lent 1 °opy of the will of William P. Crim, deceased and probate thereon 48 the same en n the presence of us who, WILL and Testap in his presence and at his request, 4 and in the presence of each other ® taken from and compared with the original filed in this office. other, Signed t say of August, 1915, ened the same as witnesses this the 4rd o@y (Signed) Thos. J. Hill (Signed) Hattie Ce Hill nn npe a, rT e te ne ly a Fe e eS “e e ap a ai a t e t t me n e St e e r PS Me e e = 5 a ee oo : vi s : en g r o s s i n g so n n y te Sgeat 1% Mit | — — I have hereunto set my hand and affixed mv ore: v y off icial TH CAROLINA, THIS THE 9th DAY OF DECEMBER EMBER, Ce Se Lambeth, ASST Clerk of the Supertor Court _ Guilford County, North Carolina, BEADED BONE EGE Bio TOE ENE TET EET SESE SESE SESE FE Fee SE ESE Se Se St nm r VW £ } i }- ~» rse te Me Stikeleather the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but a ” , ind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testaments ry + Wa lst. My executor hereinafter named, shall ive my body decent burial, and pay all funeral expenses together with all my fust Cebts, out of the f irst moneys ha ma wv ~ : ae Po . = , : that may come into her hands belonging to my estate. _ end. I givé and bequeath to my daughter, Mary Willie 4enry, my household and kitchen furniture which is located in the home place known as lel Green Street in the City of Statesville, N. Ce, to be hers absolutely during her life t ime, om wo ce Seer een, will and devise, to my daughter, Mary Willie Henry, ye ee UG OF my property of every kind and description, real, personal and mixed to be hers absolutely ‘uring her life time. Provided that if it ever becomes eet for the well-being and support of my daughter, Mary Willie Henry, tosell ny or all of the property herewith bequeathed or devised to her, I do hereby cirect anée mpower her or her legal representative to dispose of as much of the @oove mentioned property as may be necessary to satisfy her needs. ; ythe Subject to the life-estate of my dauchter, Mary Willie Henry, as here- ae eee forth and che authority grantedto my danshtar Mary Willie Henry to sell ian pee Fane: 4 ' 611 of said property for her well-being and support #8 here- serps be orth, give, bequeath, will and devise all of my property of every i nad description real, personal and mixed to my youngest brother, Fipps Leckie. 5th. Whereas my daught Vv V 7 Caugnter, Wary Willie Henry, is not competent to care for h . herself it 1s therefore my will and desire that my brother, Fipps Leckie, care for her during the remainder of her lif 1aind c e€, and I do here t id Fipps Ieckie to so care for the said Mary Will fe Henry. on ae 6th. to “si eee ert and ap,oint Miss Floy Wilkindéon my lewful executor i urpos * « to the true intent and meaning eer ue this my last will and testament, according hereby revoking of the same, and every part and cleuse thereof-- and dec . heretofore made, Geclaring utterly void #11 other wills and testaments by me In witness whereof, I, the said Mrs. T hand and seal, this 15th Cay of May, 196, M. Stikeleather, do hereunto set my Mrs. Fs Me Stikeleather (SEAL) Signed her act ss) bal eens tnd declared by the said Mrs. T. M, Stikeleather to be présence, and in the at sn the presence of us, who, at her request and in her in the presence of oush sence Of Us, who, et her request and in her presence, #n4 ch other, do subscribe Our names as witnesses thereto. .___Hleanor L. Armour ~—__.“» Pe Johnson Allen R, McKay yORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT- BEFORE THE CLERK. IREDELL COUNTY. the Matter of the Will of Mrse Te Me Stikeleather, Deceased, a ee The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa- t of Mrs. Te Me Stikeleather deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk men iW * of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Floy Wilkinson, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof by the oath and examination of Eleanor Le Armour and W. P. Johnson, the subscribing w itnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Kleanor Le Lewis and \\. Pe Johnson being duly sworn, depose anc say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is @ subscribing witness to the said paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will anc testament of Mrs. T. M. Stikeleather, and that he saw her execute (or heard her acknowledge the execution of) this writing as her last will and testament, and that affilant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Mrs. J. M. Stikeleather deceased; and thet at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution wes acknowledged) said Mrs. Te Me Stikeleather was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and cisposing memory Floy Wilkinson Eleanor L. Armour We P. Johnson Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 13 day of Dec., 196. 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 Mrs. T. M. Stike- leather, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, w ith the foregoing examination and this certificate, he recorded and filed. This 13 day of Dec., 196. Slerk Superlor Gourt of Iredell County. Dede He De Ge SEALE LE HEMET HEME AESEE A HAE HEME HE He FES HE BEBE HE BE 3p Er ee zo e = wi n e LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF BESSIE LATTEN BROW I, Bessie Latten Brown, of Statesville, North Carolina, being of souna mind and Gisposinz memory but realizing the uncertainty of life, do make, publish and declare this as my last will and Testament: Z I direct my Executor, hereinafter named, to give my body burial suitable to my position in life and to provide a marker for my grave, the cost to be defrayed 4 of funds from an insurance policy on my life of which he is the bene- Il To my husband, Royal Brown, I devise my house and lot, on Madison Street, in Statesville, North Carolina, for the period of his life, and then to my niece, Joe Evelyn Burton and, in evant of her death while the life estate is outstanding, to her children. III To my niece, Jo Burton, I bequeath my red and gold china, all my glassware, my table linen, and taffeta quilt. LV To my husband, Royal Brown, I bequeath the remainder of my personal property. I hereby appoint my husband, Royal Brown, my Executor and hereby charge him with the execution of my wishes in respect to my property as herein set ¢ forth. In tness Whereof, I, the said Bessie Intten Brown, do hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of October, 193, Bessie Letten Brown (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and CGeclared by the said Bessie Latten Brown to be her last Will ana 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 witnesse® thereto, J . ’ a Mild "eda VW lace V 8 q ORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT-BEFORE THE CIE IREDELL COUNTY. \ of Bessie Latten Brown, Deceased. In the Matter of the Will of bes : ‘ sto attache uurporting tobe he last will 1 -estea- The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting be the lest will and teste t of Bessie Latten Brown deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of ment oJ " the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Royal Brown, the executor wA PY ‘ therein nam d and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and here 1. ee examination of John W. Wallace and Mildred Wallace, the subscribing witnesses t hereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John W. Wallace and Mildred Wallace being duly sworn, depose and say, end each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribingw itness to t ih ences writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Bessie Latten Brom, and fat he saw her execute ( or heard her acknowledge the execution of) this writing as herlast will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence end at the request of said Bessie Lawten Brown deceased; and thet at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknowlaked) said Bessie Letten Brown was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Royal brown John W. wallace Mildred Wallace Severally subscribed ands worn to before me, this 17th day of December, Ce. Ge Smith Glerk superior Court Iredeli County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court thet the said paper- writing end every part thereof is the last will and testanent of Bessie Latten Crown, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing e xaminationa nd this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 17 day of December, 196. C. G. Smith a Clerk Superior court of iredell Countye SAA SES Sede Seth Ht HEME He ett EAE TEE HE eth st t Se tk Aes ett Ht ee = T oe m ) ee , er a ee Ne e er e ae eT Co e ae A R. Loyd of Statesville, N. C. Route 5 do hereby make this my last wil} in manner: and form following: of I hereby will 110 acres more or less of land of the home place induding my ; to my wife Marthe #. Loyd as long as I live andat my death to be sold r ny wife to have $500.00 out of it and also I owe her some which is to be paid remainder of my estate is to be divided equally between Lula rt) Lizzie Somers, Nora Shoemaker, Iva Kimball, Ida chell, Myrtle Somers. John Loy: had his part of the land Roy Loyd has had his part of the land Fred Loyc 1s to have lot No. 1 on the back side of the farm 49 acres more or Ce Re Lloyd At John Loyds death I appointed Mitchell executor of of my estate to serve without bond. Ce Re Loyd Yitness letilia Garner Lester Bowers letilia Garner | Witness lester Bowers J NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPER URT<-BEF K. IREDELL couN'T HE PERIOR COURT-BEFORE THE CIER In the Matter of the Will of C. R. Loyd, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of C. K. Loyd deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by We C. Mitchell, the exeoutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examin ation of kan tor xtoxory & letilta Garner and Lester Bowers, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows; NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, le a) tilla Gerner and Lester Bowers being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for hi: r Himself deposes and says, that he. 48 @ subscribing witness to the said paper writing ne n§ Row shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of C. R. Loyd, and that he say that at the time of its execution (or at the time its execution was acknow- and tha ; ledged) said Ce R. Loyd was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing ecg memorye Tetilia Garner lester Bowers severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19 day of December, 1916. Ce Ge Smith Cleek Supertor Court LredelTI County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing and every part thereof 1s the last will and testament of ©, R. Loyd, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the certificate, be recorded and filed. This 19 day of December, 196. Ce Ge Smith a Clerk Superlor Court of tredell County. BORER SESE ESE NE EDEN SE SEM SED EEE SEE EH HM EH NO. 4229 North Carolina. Iredell County. I, C. L. urdock, of Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound and disposing mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance do hereby make publish and declare this my last Will and testament in manner and form fol- lowing: First: Jl hereby revoke any and all other Wills codicils, and testamentory dispositions by me made at any time therefore and establish this and this only 4s and for my last will and testament. Second: 1 will and @sire and direct that all of my just debts and funeral expences be paid as soon after my decease as canbe conveniently done, out of the first funds from my estate coming into the hands of my legal representatives. Third; le ; ife, Grace Feimster Murdock, of Iredel1 county, “Meee Serolisae the Poliovtag itens, to wits The sum of $2500.00 {n cash, my house and lot where I now reside, same being located on the West side or orth Elm street, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, together with all house hold and kitchen furniture. Also all of the revenue that may be derived yrom said property, for her life, or as longas she, the said Grace Felmster Murdock remaing my widow, then at her death, or in the event that she elect to rerarr in either event, then all of the Realestate devised by me to her shall become the property of my four children herein after named to share and share alike. Fourth: All of the rest, residue and remaining of my Real Estate, Real personal and waned, of what ever nature and whereever situate, OF which 4 may die seized or con nnaed, or which I may be entitled to at the time of my decease, I give, couier Ke co eeeeeh to my four children, namely; Gertrude Murdock Holton, Pearl Murdoc 5 have fhe nnehe Murdock Kelly and Thomas Murdock, tos hare and share alike, each to lscr ae 8 ame in value, and it is my will that they be allowed to use their own from tine” in deviding, or handling said property. I have advanced some eeneye such a sent. time, to some of the above named children, and it is my desire ad part os tS having beenadvanced shall be considered as part payment on one a this a Estate which has received such advances, You will find attache “4 @ list showing the amounts advanced and to whom advanced. Fifth; > daughter eeY nominate and appoint my wife, Grace Feimster Murdock and my » Peerl Murdock Kelly, Executriges of this my last will and testament. T } * 7 na t ¢ In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand andseal, this the 19, day of December, AceDe, 19456 NOe 4240 state of North Cerolina. Ce Le Murdock (Seal) Tredel] CountyYe sealed , published and Geclered as andfor his last will and testament sbove named testator, inour presence, who have, at his request, and in aanre ad tn the presence of each other, signed our names as witne ae ; ; s presence, and in the pres ; wi tne ssesth mind and memory, dO hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last wil! bata SS Ae . a theretoe of the Etate ana County aforesa LO, be in of soun } Mc Bride 4 T I, Jonn de me , and Testament in manner and form as follows, and I do hereby revoke allother wills and testaments by me heretofore made. Lem Le My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts, In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, the expenses of my funeral, as soon as practical after my death. Ttem 2s Will of C. Le Murdock, Deceased, Subject to the payment of my debts, I give, devise and beqi hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and beloved wife, Willie White McBride, in fee simple sand forever, Murdock 4 1sed, 1s exhibited before the undersigned Clerk property, of whatever nature and kind, real, personal or mixed, of Ipwedell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Pearl Murdock same may be situated. I do specifically authorize and empower sutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof Executrix of my estate, or as beneficiary, in her sole judgment and discretion, is sn by the oath and examination of W J Matheson and C. E. Pharr, to continue the operation of the partnership business known as the McBiride the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: ketreading Company, or under any other name that may be substituted therefor ar to continue any business in which I shall be engaged or interested, either alone ron TT en mm dda ddd de VV UNS . J Matheson and C E Pharr being duly sworn, Gepose and say, and each for or in partnership, at the time of my death and to join with my surviving partner, himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribingwitness to the said paper- or partners, in making such new arrangements or agreements as my Executrix or writing now shown hin orting tobe the last will and testament of C L my wife shall deem requisite or desirable for the continued operation of such Murcock, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, partnership. My Executrix, or my wife, being fully authorized and empowered to and that effiant attested it in the presence andat the request of said C L ; continue to operate or to sell or to liquidate any such business or partnership Wurdock, deceased; and thet et the time of its execution (or at the time its : as my said Executrix, or wife, in her sole, absolute discretion shell determine, execution was 8cknowledged) said ¢ L Murdock was, in affiant's opinion, of sound until such time as she may decide and wish to cease the said operation or to mind and disposing memory. 5 dispose of the business and to that end, I do hereby authorized and empower my W. J. Matheson q said Executrix, or my said wife, without any court order or proceeding, to sell, C. E. Pharr xchange, or trade any property, real or personal, that I may die seized and Sevepally subscribed and sworn tobefore me, this 30 day of December, 19,6. Possessed of, either at private sale or at public auction, for cash or upon such terms as she may approve and uponsuch sale, or sales, to convey the property in C. G. Smith onthe | . Clerk Superior court iredell ounty “Se simple and absolutely, to the purchaser, or purchasers, My death shall not AND thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the seid paper Sperate to liquidate a ma ng an ny such partnership but my said wife take over the writing and every prt thereof is the last will and testament of C L Murdock, y P oe y 7 same and this ; : &s her sole and absolute propert and subject to the payment of its debts, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination si iti J solic do a certificate, be recorded and filed, 8 she sees best with any such business or mrtnershipe This 30 day of December, 19.6, Item 3. I hereby constitute and eppoint my wife, Willie White McBride, Executrix of C. Ge Smith —-Tpedel! cot omnty: this m Clerk Supertor court of +re my last will and Testament, to execute the same, and every part thereof, 8ecop > dine to tte true intent and meaning. I do specifically authorize and empower MY said wife eee LLELL LCT TT TTT TT TT » 48 Exeoutrix, in her sole judgment and discretion, to continue the operat lon of the partnership basiness known as the McBride Retreading Company, other si . . a or under any,name that may be substituted threfor, and to continue any business in which I shall be engaged or tnterested, either aloneor in partnership, at the time of my death, and to join with my surviving partner, or partners, in making agreements as my Executrix may deem requisite or desirable continued operation of such partnership. My Executrix is fully authorized wwered to continue to operate or to sell or to liquidate any such business tnership, as my said Executrix, in her sole, absolute discretion shal} she may decide and wish to cease the said operation to that enc, i do hereby authorize and empower court order or proceeding, to sell, exchanze or personal, that I may die seized and possessed of, at public auction., for cash, or upon such terms ag such sale, or sales, to cornvéy the property in fee simple purchaser, or purchaserse My death shell not operate to partnership, but my Executrix may take over the same, as her property, subje payment of its debts. John Le. McBride, do hereunto.set my hand John Le McBride (SEAL) blished and declared by the said John Le. McBride to be his last the presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses. John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA , IN THE SUPERIOR COURT#BEPORE THE CLERK* IREDELL CouteY. PERIOR COURT#BEFORE THE CIE In the Matter of the Will of John Le McBride, Deceased. The peper-writing hereto attabhed and purporting tobe the last will and testament of John L McBride deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of e g ‘ the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Willie White McBride, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof is taken by the oath and examination of John A, Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as fo] Lows3 NOKTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, John A. 8 scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and 887, and each for him 9 mself deposes and Says, that he or she is a subsdribing witness to the said Paper-writing now shown h t im, purporting to be the last will and testamen of John L, McBride, and that he op she saw him execute this writing as his last last will and testament, and that affiant attested ze in the presence andet the weak of said John L McBride deceased; and that Ane time of its execution (or at req 8 ts execution was acknowledged) said John L McBride was, in affiant's pi the time 1 1 8 gi an . J i 4 nd dais posing memory * Lor , of sound m} nic an I g John Ae Scott Hessle Blankenship ally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4lst day of a ve Fe Smith Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it 1s considered and adjud-ed by the paper-writing and 6 very part thereof is the last will and McBride, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, and this certificate, be recordedand filed. This 41 dey of December, 19)6. Co Se Smith Clerk Superior Court Wess sete Sete te tote Tete te Sete st teste sete te tei. Sete Noe 3231 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. {, AMELIA LEINSTER MITCHELL, 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 s FIRST: My Eyecutor 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 al} my Just debts, out of the first monies which may come into his hands belonging to my estate, SECOND: I give and devise to my son, Hugh Gordon Mitchell, and his heirs in fee si mple, the house and two lots of land where I now reside, located on the West side of Kelly Street and known as number 124 Kelly Street in the City of Statesville, NeCe I wish to request that my son, Hugh Gordon Mitchell, permit my daughter, Flor ? + snee Mitchell, to have a room at the aforesaid home as long 48 he owns the s ald Premises, THIRD IRD; I give and bequeath to my son, Hugh Gordon Mitchell, ail of my household and i itchen furniture of every kind and description. FOURTH: - IT give and bequeath to my daughter, Florence Mitchell, all my jewelry, ®xXcept + ph the Hiddenite Diamond stick Pin, which I bequeath in the following paragraph f this W1ll to my S0On, Richard Leinster Mitchell. I devise and bequeath to my son, Richard Leinster Mitchell, the Pleture my brother, Roy Leinster, and my Hideenitte Diamond Stick pin. It is my Gesire that the Firearms, which are of considerable value, be between my two sons, Hugh Gordon Mitchell and Richard Leinster onstitute and appoint my son, Hugh Gordon Mitchell,my lawfy1 urposes, to execute this my last will and testamen+ : mea ine of neanin the same, and every part and clause hereby revoking and ad r utt y void sher wills and testament me heretofore son, 4ugh Gordon Mitchell, shal not be required to id Amelia Leinster Mitchell, do hereunto set May, 196. Amelia Leinster Mitchell (SEAL) declared by the said Ameilia Leinster Mitchell to presence of us, who, at her request, and in her other) do subscribe our names as w Ltnesses Floy Wilkinson Pearl Wilkinson Allen R. McKay 7 r ‘HE SUPERIOR COURT“BEFORE THE the Matter of the Will of Amelia Leinster Mitchell, Deceased, The paper-writins hereto attached anc purporting to be the last will and testament of Amelia Leinster Mitchell deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of fredell County, North Carolina, by Hugh Ge Mitchell, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ts taken by the oath and examination Of Floy Wilkinson and Pearl Wilkinson, the subscribing witnesses thereto, ag follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, Floy Wilkinson and pearl WLlki nson being duly sworn, depose and says end — for himself depos “poses and says, that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown here, purporting to be the last will and testament of Amelie and that she saw execution of) this writing a leinster Mitchell ’ her execute (or heard her acknowledge the 8 her last will and testament, md that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of 4 sald Amelie Leinster Mitchell deceaseds ®4 that at the time Of its Sxecutlon (oy at the time its execution was acknowledged) seid Amelia Leinster M it chell was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and aisposing | ceverally subscribed and sworn severally sudsc Martha D. Clerk Superior on 3i¢ ed and adiudred And thereupon Lt is considere = “ ry par hereof is the writing and every part thereof 3 a ¥ a witchell, Ceceased, and it is ordered that . 7 and a ¢ . = r d 2 OY A Lif and this certificate, 0e recorded 4 This 6 day of Jany, BEEBE DES ESE Fe BEBE EEA ESE GE Se FE ESE HE EF; Now 3232 North Carolina, Iredell Countye I, C. Be Parker, of Iredell County, North Carolina, co former wills anc testament by me made, and do hereby. make, publi my last will and testement in the manner and form 4s follows, ITEM 1. I direct my executrices and executor hereinafter named to pay all my Just and lawful debts, funeral expenses, costs of edminitstration and other charges against my estate from the first monies coming into their hancs. ITEM II. I give and bequeath to my wife Ninna Elizabeth Parker for the term of her natural life only my THREE HUNDRED (300) shares of common stock in George N,. Helms Company and at her death I &ive and bequeath saic THREE HUNDRED shares of stock to my three children, to-wit: Charles B. Parker, Jw. Frances Parker Shaver and Catherine Parker Deal, to share and share alike. ITEM III. Subject tothe pivisions of ITEM 1 and ITEM 11, hereinabove set forth, T give and bequeath to my said wife, Ninna Elizabeth Parker, 411 the rest and residue of my personal property of every kind and nature, absolutelye ITEM IV. I will and devise to my said wife, Ninna Elizabeth Parker, the following described tracts of parcels of real estate, to-wit: (a) The tract of land des Je He McElwee to C+ Be cribed in the deed from de nee cated January 30th, 1926, and recorded Feb. 3rd, 1926 in Book 33 page Ceed records for Iredell County, North Carolina. s r described in the deed from C. Be Brown and wife to ¢ sh, 1929, and recorded Oct. 26, 1929, in Book 97. bees Tt oS abs ; 50 Iredell County, Ne Ce - ’ 1 parcels of land described in the deed from D,. H, Shoaf and wife Be Parker, dated Feb. 17, 1931, and recorded Feb. eh, 193). deed records for Iredell County, Ne C. ; of land deseribed in paragraphs (a.), (bt Elizabeth Parker in fee simple, f my real estate I will and devise the term of her natural life, only, = mh fF V seid wife, Ninna Elizabeth Parker, I will vre, the followinsz real estate in fee Ceed from A. I. Gregory and 5, 1922, and recorded ds for Iredell County, %. jescribed in the deed from R. A. Cooper anéd wife, 2 Parkar > v, S se Farker, dated Jan. 16, 192%, and recorded 71 page 519 of deed records for Iredell County, in the deed m Te. Weatherman and B. ‘arker, te 1, 192), and re- pare 235 ecords for ifredell ‘escribed in the deed from Sam Horton ané wife, e Se rarver, dated Feb, 13, 192k, ane recorded Feb. nage 347% + of deed records for Irede)1 County, Ne Ceo 1] f h and a : roster and wife. ant, Ceseribed in the deed from F. B. Phifer and J. B. ro Yr oanc wife ne R ie 7 1926 a4 eedaeied hota Gk Tae 7 Ce Be Parker, dated April 1h, 76 , 2c -6Q al Oo JZ In bo 7 iin iad 2,0 > arord for Iredell County, ™. ¢ ’ Fe)» 299k 79 page 440 of ceed records > ~*@ eae of the land described in the deed from Lena Johnson to C. Be te . aes July ly, 1925, anc recorded July 1), 1925, in book 79 pas 5 of ceed records for Iredell County, Ne Ce Be) od (ge) pore 26 ee land described in the deed from Te J. Conger and wife, 1, 1926 ae nak C. B. Parker dated Mer, 1, 1926, and recorded March p a7e0, tn book Ol ge 31) of deed records for Iredell County, Ne Ce (he) All of th ] jrace 3. fattton, = described in the deed from J. B. Gatton and wife e : . Ce Be Parker, dated Sept. 2 6 ded Sept. 20, 192 , v60G Sept. 20, 192 and r ecorde Ne Ce » 1926, in book S5 page 59 of deed records for Iredell County, (1.) All of the 1 ; ' to Chrles B, Parker, daten see ig the deed from Hs Vs Furches, Trust0e, b ag 1939, and recorded silat W in ook 136 page 489 of deed records for Iredel2 County, os ot See ( e) All o .s Se Be eer gand described in the deed from D. L. Raymer, Thustee, book 140 pace rr August 29, 1940, and recorded Auge 29, 190, in ee MA Of deed records for Iredell County, Ne Ce e ITEM VI, Subject to th , © 11fe estate of my wife, Ninna Elizabeth Parker, I will devise to my daughter, Catherine Parker Deal ’ the following real estate in simple, viz: 7 (a.) All Of t he la : 7] nd de wife Tec, p, Parker, Scribed in the deed from Adam L. Houltshouser and book 28 . Gated Aug. 15, 1902 in page 77 of deed records for’ teedel) Sones = a ear , . * All of the land allotted to Ce. Be. Parker and designated as Lot (de), in the division of the land partitioned in the procesding entitled Ee Scar parker et al, ©x parte" as shown in the report of commissioners dated Jane 30, 1904, and recorded Maren 1, 1904, in book 30 page 180 of deed records for Iredell County, Ne \- All of the land described in the deed from He A. ; rarker, dated May 1, 1933 141 of deed records for (ce) to Ce Pe NF we my 1O/ page (4) All of the land described in the deed from G. W. “as! 0) \ : ps f } ae = a. a. Bi Parker, dated Jan. 205 1934, and recorded Jane book 116 page 49 of deed records for Iredell County, N. (e.) All of the land described in the deed from George Bb. Upt ° —— * - ‘ 7 t ¢ c 7 27" wife, ‘ellie J. Upton, to Ninna E. : Gated wuts 15, 191 — 017 Y cc naca |} . af ¢ Aras ? recorded July 13, 1917, in book 5) page 4 Of Gees FeCur County, and also the land described in the deed from Ninna County, an A Q},) na r ara R oC. Be “arker, dated April 5, 1941,, and recorced in Book of deed records for Iredell County, Ne Ce ————— ee (f,) All of the land described in the deed from Prue Company of ‘America to C. Be Parker, dated Nove 5s 1934 Nove 26, 1934, in book 115 page 491 of deed records Ne Ce (ge) All of the land described in the deed from F,. ; Parler, dated Dec. 12, 19%, and recorded Tec. 15, 1944 in page 623 of deed records for Iredell County, North yarolina. (he) All of the land described it: he deed from Ervin Gregc » and recorced Sept. in t to Ce 4. Parker, dated Sept. 4, 1936, pte book 121 page 20 of ceed records for ILredell County, Ne Ue ITEM VII. Bubject to the life estate of my wife, Ninna Elizabeth Parker, 1 will and devise to my daughter, Frances Parker Shaver, the following real estate in fee simple, viz: All of the lane described in the deed from We %. Moore, and others B. Parker, dated Dec. }, 1920, and recorded Dec. 15, 19¢0, in book 67 page 21] of deed records for Iredell County, Ne Ce (b.) All of the land described in the deed from J. H. “cElwee and wife to C. B. Parker, dated April 2), 1925, andrecorded May 1, 1925, in book SO pege 291 of deed records for Iredell Ccunty, Ne Ce ITEM VIII. Subject to the life estate of my wife, Ninna Elizabeth Parker, [ will ) devise to my three children, Charles B. Parker, Jre, Catherine Parker Deal, Prames Parker Shaver, all real estate, not hereinabove specifically devis- ed, of which I may die deized or in which I may have an interest, to be theirs in fee simple, share and share alike. ITEM IX. I hereby appoint my wife, Ninna Elisabeth Parker, my son, Charles Be Parker, Jr., and my (d@ughter, Frances Parker Shaver, 4s Executrices of this my last Will and Testament, to execute the same according to the true intent and maning thereor, I! TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said C. B. Parker, do hereunto set my hand and m 881, this the Sth day of April, 19h). C. B. Parker, (SEAL) . . nae? shea a decla q x Q sealed, published, and declared by the said C, B, rarker to d¢ lestament in the presence of us, who at his request and in the presence of each other, do hereunto set our names ag D. Le. Raymer A. B. Raymer THE SUPERIOR COURT-BEFO! +. Parker, Deceased, attached and purporting to be the last Ceceased, 1s exhibited before the undersicn: al County, North Carolina, by Ninna Eliz a thereupon the following T Raymer and D. Le Raymer, being Culy sworn, depose and say, and each he 1s @ subscribingwitness to the said paper- the last will and testament « tarker execute this writing as his last attested it in the presence andat tk ve Eo Farker ceceased; ard that at the time of its execution + S execution was acknowledged) said C. B. Parker was, in affients A ’ dann mind a Lsposing memory. . A. B. Raymer D. Le Raymer Seve e Vv i} si} nA a © rally Subscribed a 1d sworn to before me, this 7th day of Januery, 1947. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor court Trede11 County and t hereupo an « uw ereupon it Ls considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing ande very part thereof isthe last will and testament of %. Be Parker, deceased, an t Irdere \ , it 1s ordered that "he same, with the foregoing e xaminati on and this certificate, be recorded and filed This 7th day of January, 19);)7 ie C. G, Smith _ <I Cler uperilor Court ° Iredell County Mese tests. 46 WSS He dete dese ae sede sedege ds teat j 3 ie he 7 \ pins 7 Z > 4+ ttn 8 HY) pant dpm WHA FUG OV fi, WT EVE Ye / / thy 25197 Pr - ra May 22nd. 1945 j at rT sW Minto o certify that I, William Minton U . 2 Tam Norro\ yer) f mv estate at ao hereby name my HON, Jgames Morrow, € Cc ’ £ r | A sA al ard nersonal property, I have deeae real anc nA ] we ame s Morrow to nave my lande balance of the land. children after full. This funeral mercne RT" burtal vault tobe purchased and service: Stetesville, N rth Carolina. my lest will and testament dated ' nas . “nA ie Westmoreland nes E. Veacham the Matter of the Will of W. M. Morrow, Deceased. on ‘ , aoe : . nA The paper-writins hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and ri é testament of We M. Morrow, deceased, is exhibited before the under 31 ied Slerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by James Morrow, the executor 2 - p } » 3 C I 7 therein named, ard thereupon the following proof thereof the seth and examination of Glenn W.Westmoreland and James E. Meachan, witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Glenn W. Westmoreland and James &. Meacham being duly sworn, depose anc MY, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the seid Peper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the lest will and testament of W. M. Morrow, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testa- ment, end that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said W. Me. Morrow deceased; and that sat the time of its execution (ora t the time its ®Xecution was acknowledged) said W. M. Morrow, was, in affiant's opinion, of Sound mind and disposing memory. Glenn W. Westmoreland Jemes E. Meacham Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of Jan 19) a e ‘4 @y 94.7 Martha D. Parker, De puty Clerk Superior Court Iredell Goynty ty, ed by the Court that the isthe last will and testament same, with the foregoing examin: Ce Ge Smith @lerk cGuper?: 5 eromagoney ra ior Ours ) iradall An 24 ¥ - ip Yr I yOuy J are ell County, Me Be Tete Be Ne BeBe Fe Se te te te tede Se 4e4e of North Curolina being he certainty ever before wil} ist debts be paid sstate & personel property to my be pleases with the same. At her death Sh -O have all Ke Hagler to settle my estate, as she thinks ‘of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7 day of July J. T. Hagler (SEAL) ‘(ORTH CAROLINA i , IN TH: SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY “=? BLFORE THE CLERK. tr Mi , Be , . In the Matter of the wil} of John T, dagler, deceased The pa { . ‘ paperwriting hereto attached and purporting tobe the last will and testament of John Te Hagl J Me4+Or deceased, ig exhibited before the undersigned, olerk of the superior court of Iredel) County, North Carolina, by Annie E. Hagler, ~n nemed, and ther the executor there! ne ®upon the following proof thereof ist aken ay ne oath and exe! , mination OS Ay 4, Mills, one of the subscribing witnesses BNOPOSO, Gnd Of G. Rh. MERIe on followings vORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: NUNS 2a - a 4, G. Mills, being duly sworn deposes and says that he / anarewr ‘ ‘Ow Ow? {m IrNHo . witness to the said paper-wr iting now shown him, purportin r 1 . yr and that he saw will testament of John T. Saler an vnat ne saw Wse r sig last will and testament, and that writing as his tas vill and at the request of said John T. Hegler deceased a! i ss ae , wail “ said John T. Hagler was, in affiant's opinion, eraint further swears that Ge R. Mills the oth signed the same as 8 witness inthe presence sign the same, and that said John T. Hegler +6 i r Subseribed and sworn to before me, this Ae Ge Mille 1) day of January, 19476 a ’ +f h Ce Ve wl th oe @lerk Superior court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA. IREDELL COUNTY. Pe Ae Shinn, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquaint ed with the handwriting of Ge Re Mills, one of the subscribing witnesses tothe paper writing purportin, to be the last will and testament of John T. Hagler deceased, which 1s hereto attached, dated the 7th day of July 19243, having o!tens een hin write, and that the name of the said Ge. Re Mills subscribed as a witness to said willis in the zenuine handwriting of the said G. Re Millsj and affiant further swears that he 1s well acquainted with the handwriting of John T. Hagler deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 7th day of July 192%, purports tobe, having ften seen him write, and thet the name of the said John T. Hagler subscribed to said willis in the genuine handwrit ing of the said John T. Hagler. P. A. Shinn Subscribed end sworn to before me, this 17th day of January, 19|\7. Co. G, Smith erk Superior Court. And thereupon it 1s onsidered and adjudged by the court that the said paper Witing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of John T. Hagler “eceased, and {t 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, 5@ recorded and filed. Thie 17 day of January, 197. Ce Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court Dee AONE AE HE Ak Hh Met Ae AE At HEHE Aide Sb Hed 4 SEF SE HE HE Olin, ive@6l11 Ge. Ny. 6 e Ve January 2, 1949 Sloan decare this my last will and testament, debts are paid 1 will all my real estate ana personal as long as she lives. is to have forty eight (hi 2cres of joining Lula Feimster and Dave st otack place tools. 83e Madison and Iren Sloan (54) fifty eight joining the lands of J. G. York & Humbert eignty three acres of land joining Me Powers and others. sll my house hole and kitchen furniture and This January 2, 1939 [ set my hand amd seal C. De Sloan (SEAL) Crater Sloan ‘ORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COUKT, [REDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the Matter of the Will of C. S. Sloan, deceased, The baperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of C ‘e Se Sloan Ceceased, is exhibited before the undersigr d, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Myra H. Sloan, the widow therein mamed, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Re GC. Sloan One of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of A. J. Crater 43 following: IOKTH CAKOLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Re Ce Sloan, being duly “worn deposes and says that he is @ subseribing Lt t watness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of c, Se Sloan and that he saw C, gs, last will anda testanent, Sloan execute this writing a6 his and thet affiant attested it in the presence and at the Se Sloan, deceased; Ce Se. Sloan was, in effiant? request of said c, anc @t the time of its execution said § Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memroy- affiant ’ that Ae Je Crater the other subscribing witness to said will, ears v: ° further s¥ as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiart saw him a the same &E& signee and the said A. Je Crater is now dead. sign the same, and tne ar Y Re Ce Sloan ‘wbseribed and sworn to before me, Sub »} f ey 91, this 16 day of 1eCe, ae Ge Ge Smith I nt ; xr Court ¢ Iredell County. Clerk Superior Court of G NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. O. Ge Templeton and Ace Holland, being duly sworn, cepos Ve ye LOM ' of J. Crater a himself that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of A. Je Cx , each for nims f now deceased, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of C. 5. Sloan deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 2nd day of January 1939, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said A. 4. Crater subscribed as # witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said A. J. Crater; and affiant further swears that he Ls well acqual nted with the handwriting of C. S. Sloan deceased, whae will the attached paperwriting,dated the 2nd day @ January 1949, purports to be, havin often seen him write, and that the name of the said C. S. Sloan subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said C. 5S. Sloan . O. Ge Templeton Ace Holland Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 16th day of January 19,7. Martha D. Parker “Deputy Clerk Superior Courd And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Ce. S- Sloan deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination ané this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 18 day of Jany, 197. C. G. Smith erk Superior Court. LTTE EA Ab th ab ab a EAE HE HEME HEME Hi He eo Mh TEE eae EME 3236 State of North Carolina Iredell County. I } HO I, A. E. HOWARD, of the State and County aforesaid, beingof sound aq ind and memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament 1 1 Js n manner finy orm as follows, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made, ITEM ONE: My Executor, hereinafter names, shall give my body a decent Christian keeping with the wishes of my family, and pay the expenses therefor, any other Just debts I may owe, as soon as practical after my rrr TEM TW: I give, devise and bequeath to each of my six children, namely, Curlee Hartness, We Clyde Howard, hk. E. Howard, We. Vance Howard, G. H. Howard and Thelma Troutman one Serles "E" War Savings Bond of $100 maturity value, the tnen value of the Bond bequeathed to my son, Vance Howard to be duducted from the amount of $150.00 he owes me, if not paid before my death, and he to account to my estate only for the difference. ITEM THREE: All the rest ana remainder of my property, both real and personal, of whe tever kind ead end wherever situated, I give, devise and bequeath absolutely and in fee simple to My wife, Mrs. Mamie Eugenia Howard, if she survises me. TIND we PAT LITEM FOUR : I hereby constitute and appoint my son, E. E. Howard, executor of this last will and testament to execute the same and every part thereof according to its true intent and meaning. I do hereby expressly empower my said executor to sell any property, both personal ani real estate, that 1t may be necessary to sell in the settlement of my affairs at private sale, or otherwise, for cash or upon terms, in his sole discretion, without any Court order or proceeding, and upon such sele or sa les to make, sign and deliwer all necessary, deeds, instruments and conveyances to assure and convey the fee simple title as to real estat state and the absolute Ownership as to personal property, without making my heirs or the beneficleries under this will parties to any proceeding, and ouch conveyances when so make shall Se binding on them and all of them. I request that no bond be required of my @xecutor, bil eidiiits cies IN WETNESS WHEREOF, I the said A, B. Howard do hereunto place my hand affix hereto my seal duly and adopted this November 27th, 19h). A. E. Howard (SEAL) SIGNED, sealed, bublished and declared by the said A. &. Howard to be his last st will ana testament in the Presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence and in the Presence of eagh other, do hereto subsoribe our yeral names as witnesses thereto. sé T Iwo ~ } Le Le Green, Statesville, NC. A John A. Scott, Statesville, NC. NORTH CARO LINA, . _ NORTH © . In the Superior IREDELL COU! TY. IN THE MATTER OF TH WILL OF A. E. HOWARD, DECEASED N dts shes 4 oe a . fhe paper-writing hereto attached and purporting and testament of Ae be Howard deceased, is exhibited before of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, executor therein named, and thereupon the following proo oath and examiration of Le Le Green and John aA. Scott, thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Le Le Green and John A. Scott being duly sworn, deposes and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purpating to be the last will and testament of Ae E. Howard, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testa- ment, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Ae &, Howard deceased; and that at the time of its execution said A. li. Howard, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. WILL EXHIBITED RY: John A. Scott tl E. E. Howard Le Le Green Executor Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29th day of Jenuary, | 1947. Ce. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredeli County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Courb that the said pper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of A. i. Howard, Seceased, and it is ardered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and fi led. This 29th day of January, 197. Ce Ge Smith @lerk Superlor Court of Iredell County. Se Medes Bete tb te ik te ae Ab ae Se Sede TE SE Ete Hb SE it Ht Ee He te tt A ne em Se at e oe pe n De Se y 3 Iredell County. ie a cae 3 “tw 2 3 2 ne , ry f 5 ore, of the aforesaic county and state, being of sound mind, uncertainty of my ear y existence, Co make and declare this + f hake my funeral expen may come into his eawley the sum wheat binder to my son Ernest Moore T _ Je S. Alexander and tract. Il also give and bequeath to my sald son, outfit complete, same having been purchased from 4ll other farming tools owned by me at the time pay to Mrs. Lauce Rodgers, my daughter, the sum my sOn xverett Moore the sum of $10.00. My will and desire is that the residue of my estate, if any, +h ut the devises and legacies above mentioned, shall be sold by my or, the debts owing me collected, and if there should be any surplus over t he al 3% a + ¥ - . : ove the payment of Gebts, expenses and legacies, that such surplus shal 1 ‘ @ eauaellv Aatwita . 9 ae wauseny Giviced and paid over to all my children in equal proportions, shere and share alike. Fifth. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Fred J. Moore, my lawful xecutor to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and mear , . : ‘ ening of the same, snd every part thereof, hereby revoking and declaming old } } vold all other wills ana testaments heretofore made by me & e In t iony wh n testimony whereof, I, the said G. Le Moore, do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 10th day of May, 1938 a . Ce. Le Moore (SEAL) published and declereq by the said U, L. Moore tobe his last testament in the presence of us, Signed, sealed, will and who, at his request and in his presences and in the pre sence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto A. Le Sterr WItns sass Re M. Abernethy ~~ "Witnesses Sate, A paper writing, purporting to be Moore deceased, is exhibited for probate execttor therein named; and it is thereupon John T. Starr one of the jead, and s also proved by the oath and Abernathy the other subscribing witness thereto is proved by the oeth and examination of the said John acquainted with the handwriting of the said A. Le and that the name of the 1 A ,o Starr subscribed es a witness is in the handwriting of the said A. Le Starr an it is also proved and examira tion of the said David Atwell that he is well acqua writing of the said Kk. M. Abernathy having often seen him write, and name of the said R. Me Abernahhy subscribed as a witness to the said the handwriting of the seid Re M. Abernathy. A. Le Lowrance , That hé is well acquainted with the handwriting of Ce Le Moore the testator therein named, having often seen him write, and that the aame of the said C. Le Moore subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said C, L. Moore John !, Gillespie (SEAL) David L. Atwell Seal A. Le Lowrance Seal severally sworn and subseribed before m, this 29th day of January, 19,7. Jo 4, Smith Vierk of Superlor Court It 1s therefore considered by the court, that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the lest will and testament of the said C, L. Moore and the same ig ordered to be recorded and filed. This 29 day of January, 19/7. Co. Ge Smith, Ce. S. Ceo DORE He We eRe He See te Sete TENE TESESE Ft hte te HEA 46 HE ; ; aH A 18 Wallace, revoking any former will, hereby declare this te Le ag my Executors Mildred Ze Wallace, S. that no bond be required by reason of shares of the Common Stock of Mills, I bequeath in the following manner- to my sister, sheres; to my sister, Elise #. Herman, and to my brother, res each; and to o. Gordon Wallace, Trustee, 60 shares ‘other D. Franklin Wallace. frustee guthnority to dispose of the said stock reinvest in such manner as he thinks best forthe welfare of the henefictary, t of the beneficiary's death, the stock or its proceeds shall go tothe in event of the Trustee's death, Mildred Z. Wallace is to succeed him fpustee with the same suthority, and neither Trustee need give bond. Se personal property not hereinbefore bequeathed, I leave to Mildred “allace. Signed and sealed this eighth day of June, 196. John We Wallace (SEAL) ADLENDUM TO PARAGRAPH 2. in event of the death of the beneficiary during the tenure of the second named Trustee, the stock or its proceeds is/are to be divided equally between the seid Trustee and Elise W, Herman, s. 6. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superlor Court, NUE 2 te IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last testament of John W. Wallace deceased, is exhibited for probate will and Court by Mildred Z. Wallace, 5. vordon Wallace and Milton Herman the executor therein named, and it 1s thereupon proved by the oath and exahination of Mildrea Z. Wallace, that the said will was founc among the valuable papers (lodged in the hand of Mildred 2. wWdllece for safe keeping) after And it is further proved by the oath end examination of three compe witnesees, , to-wit: John Ge. Knox, Mrs. ?. A. McLean that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, in the handwriting of the said John W. Wallace. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the saic handwriting is Known to the acquaintances of the said John W. Wellace. Mildred Wallace John G. Knox Mrs. P. Mclean Claudia Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this 31 day of January, As D., 197. C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, TREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said Peper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of John W. Mllece, Geceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, This the 31 day of January, AsD., 197. C. G, Smidh Clerk Superior Court. He tte Sh Gh th te Se 4 Se TE be te te te aE see. at | ff Se ee ~ as s e t eT ee a et a LL i, Laura J. Gaither, a resicent and citizen of Iredell County, North eing Yof sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of mv earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by me heretofore made. {. I direct that my Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all of my funeral expenses, and the cost of erecting a monument first money coming ihto his hands. give, devise end bequeath to my cousin, Nettie Kedmm Millsaps ’ tract of land in New Hope Township, Iredell County, North v y mountain, and known as the Hugh Redman Land. give, devise and bequeath to my half brother, Goit Speaks, *m of his natural life, and at his death to his son, Willie mn fee simple, a tract of land containing 23-1/2 acres more or less, the eenin lvine He 4 J Hor Tc T a J seming lying and being in New Hope Township, Iredell County, North Caroline, and being a tract of land which I got by ceed from Mr, Clarence Fedman. My half brother, soit Speaks, lives near Mr. Turner Jennings. tihM IV. If give, devise and bequeath to Ella Hedman (sometivs) cal led Lila hedman Millsaps), she being a daughter of my counsin, Nettie Redman Millsaps, nereinsbove referred to in this Will, in fee simple, my home place in New Hope Township, Lredell County, North Carolina, containing 50 acres more or less, and being tract of land which I inherited or got from the Estate of my father, Silas Redman. Item V. i give, devise and bequeath to my cousin, Marcus Graham, for the his natural life, and at his death in fee simple to his three children, Lena rraher tena Gr d Mar } nem, Rena Graham, and Marcus Fostelile jraham, in fee simple, the tract of land wi r . * which I inherited from my brother, Delph Redman -. a Redman), the same containing ye acres more or less, and lying and being in New Hope Township, Iredell County, North 34 noe ‘orth Carolina, adjoining my home place of 50 acres hereinbefore referred to, the said tract of land having been inherited by my brother, Dolph Redman, from our father, Silas Kedman, atzif VI. I give, devise and bequeath all of my money, household and kitchen furniture, personal effects, and all personal property of any and every kind, and wherever situate, and all the rest and residue of my real estate, wherever situat™, t absolutely and in fee simple to my cousin, Merous Graham, and my cousin, Nettie Redm Millsaps, share and share alike, ITEM ° TEM VII. Before my marriage to Caleb Gaither, I wae Imra J. Redman, and my father 3 y wee Silas Redman, Laura J, Gaither and Dolph Redman were full brothers and sister a 8, @nc they were the only legitimate children of the said Silas Redman who wer e surviving at the time of the death of Dolph Redman in 19))1. y legitimate children of Silas Redman, but they had died, and some othe D I ~ 2 3 ol arn heir of I slph Readme, of the death of Dolph Redman +was the sole and only heir of Dol; yam: that he owned, inciuding the reel estate hereinabove referre: h he property inherited the prof . - . “ay ¥ } han woe i , ii , Goit Speaks, referred to above as my half brother, was a son of my father, Silas jJe 1 > < Y lame Ine Sneala ann ake pe . but his mother was named Miss Cle nent Lne wPpears, an sne was never married Redmen, to my father, Silas Kedman. I hereby nominate and appoint Momroe Adams as Executor of my d we 0 ITEM VIIi. 9 last Will and Testament, with full power and authority to carry out all the terms . 4 ’ and provisions of this Will, and I direct that he shall not be required to give bond, © IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Laura J. Galther, have set my hand this my Will contained on two sheets of paper, at Statesville Carolina, on this the 29th day of October, 196. her fyteaurea J. X. Gaither, mark Laura J. Gaither Signed, ag and for her last Will in presence, and in the presence of one another, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Laura J. Gaither signed the foregoing Will in our presence by making her marke sealed, published, and declared by the said Laura J. Galther, the presence of us, wio &4t her request, and in her C. Be Winberry Witnesses. Charlie Fay Murdock NORTH CAROLINA " In the Superior Court-Before the IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Laura Je Galther, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Laura J. Gait her deceased, is exhibited before the undersiyned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Monroe Adams, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath ard examination of Cc, B, Winberry and Cherlie Fay Murdock, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. C. 3B. Winberry and Charlie Fey Murdock being duly sworn, depose and my, an 4 each for himself deposes and says, that they are subscribing witness to the said Peper-writing now la shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of ur “Js Gaither, and that they saw her execute this writing as her last will and test ‘ment, and that affiants attested it in the presence and at the request of said Laura "+ Gaither deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Laura J. Gaither, As, in affiants THE WI Monrog 8 opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. C. B. Winberry LL EXHIBI Tep s Adnan BY ME: Charlie Pay Murdock Soveray 1Y subseribed and sworn to before me, this 18 day of February, 1947. Cc. G, Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. cm e = ie Se ae ae 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 or Laura J . ~ . ns A , w ither, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoin examination ~ *AAULUI and this certificatg be recorded and filed. This 13 day of February, 197. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County -LLU iorth Carolina Iredell Cou ity 4, J&N@ Ae the County of Iredell, State of North Carolina, ng of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly do make and declere this my last will and testament; FIRST: My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial, - ha . ak ‘ to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and place a suitable tombstone my grave, and pay for same and pay all fure ral expenses, together with all my J p ’ & ’ fy q 13 » 4 gust debts, out of the first moneys that may come into his hands belonging to my estate. SECOND: Subject to the provisions set forth in the foregoing paragraph i give, bequeath, will and devise ell my property of every kind and description reel, personal and mixed as follows: to-wit: One-sixth (1/6) thereof to my daughter Frances McGunn. Une-sixth (1/6) thereof to my Gaughter Katie Jenkins. One-sixth (1/6) thereof to my daughter Emma Belle MeLlellend. One-sixth (1/6) thereof to my son Sam C. Cline. One~sixth (1/6) thereof to the children of my deceased son, Arthur Cline, to-wit: Helen Chine, Robert Cline, Egith Cline Holland, Elizabeth Cline, and Jane Le Cline, to share and share alike, One sixth (1/6) thereof to Jimmie Lewis Cline, only child of my deceased son George H. Cline, THIRD: Whereas the said Jimmie Lewis Cline 1s a minor: now, therefore, i a . my will and desire is that my son Sam C. Cline be and he is hereby constituted da i r ( and @ppointed guarcian of the said Jimmie Lewis Cline, to have and to hold the G a y r custody of the property herein devised and bequeathed to him until he, the — JL mnie Lewis Cline shell arrive at the age of twenty-one (21) years. FIFTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Sam C. Cline,my lawful eutor, to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testame; t, exec , cording to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part and clause there- accorashe ° hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments bv ot are me heretofore MAG e In Witness Whereof, I, the saic Jane A. Cline, do hereunto set : and affix my seal, this the 22nd day of January, 190. Jane “, Cline (SEAL) | Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Jane A. Cline tot last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. D. Le Raymer, Sr. witness Dewey L. Raymer, Witre ss NORTH CAROLINA Before the Cb rk. nor TREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of (Mrs) Jane A. Cline, Deceased. The peper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Jene A. Cline deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredeli County, North Carolina, by Sam C. Cline the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof istaken by the oath and examination of D. L. Raymer Sr and Dewey Le. Kaymer, Jr., the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IKEDELL COUNTY. De Le Raymer and Dewey L. Raymer, Jr. being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said peper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Jane A. Cline, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Jane A. Cline Ceceased; andt hat at the time of its execution said Jane A. Cline was, in effiant's *pinion, of sound mind and disposing mempry. D. Le Raymer, Sr. Dewey L. Raymer, Jr. Sey *rally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25 day of February, 1947- C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell Count y-| And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said pa Te Per-writing end every part thereof ist he last will and testament of Jane A. Cline, deoen Sed, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this “*rtitioate, be recorded and filed. This 25 th day of February, 197. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell Coua Nh SM Mt 3 Se ae Sek He ETE HE ee SEE TEETH TE EE EE EE WILL I, Carl § att a resident and citizen of Iredell County, Nor t} Caroli North Carolina ’ of sound mind and it considering the uncertaity of my e will and testament, hereby revoking all former re made. my Executor shall pay the co ty} 2 non Vv Ae’ LL MOTI § tha ly end may [ficient ag id » y S410 money J inafter set forth, and one- udministration, andy and all debts, cost of the monument set forth above, be {a fr ‘oOpert* h T davi:« . pa from property that I devise to that all money that I have shall be first , 2né cost of a monument as set forth in Item I, davie + me yr . > devise to my nephew, Rex Campbell, in fee simple, money in my estate as set forth in Item I is a) ~— . babe , 7 sufficient ay ny funeral and monument, thag he shell pay, and the lar erein Gevi A . n ne i6@Vised " sha 2 ats? ae . 8 n shall be liable for, Onephalf of the amount of my furp ral expenses and eo — ates ‘ument remaining after applying the money thereon, 48s set forth in Item ; } { } -ne further condition that he pay, and that Ne land devised to i be b] f ] ‘ nim VAG sur, One-half of the cost of the funeral and the ionument for m siste ; : . ¥ ’ -Ster, Ola Watt, the tract of land devised to my nephew, *ampbell in hths o> aon on . . , mn) item of ny Will, Clny descr ‘bed @: follows: be Ly fy ‘On roand 1” wy 4 ree -. eencord Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, ia m rollows: . Lying and particulary deserth: on 16 innit . ‘ : ‘ ; fanning at stake ty } uthy } ’ I ; Balley's corner se runni © 4n the Southwest bank of the railroad, Mrs. Te Be . = oe 9 SaaS PUNNL LnNence ¥ Nn 1 ; ” ta thence wilt) rage Balley's lin = ; ith ner line, South 4.8 vest 28 poles to & ovale Mire. T. F. Browing's line, South dare, Jest 43 poles to s stake; thence with 2 SUUln 99 Last 20 poles to a stake; thence with a new oS + ry Of Can ‘ ‘ line “ Varl S, att, Orth 36 Bast 2; “1/2 nol ‘ with Wett's line, North 36 Bast 256 fect taro oso & Stake; thence continuing ep 29 feet to a stake on the Southwest bank of said railroed; thence with +} : ¥vuONC VN Tne Sout i wpe : Varl Se Watt, and thw aed heat Bank of said rallroad, and with the line of alle ahi, O54 a and the above description bein ans vor th "be fest 19-1/6 poles to the beginning, Se pt er 29, 190, which e, ccording to a survey made by L. O-« White, Surveyors art hereof r™e 8 attached to this Will marked "NxXhibit A", and made @ pery Dereot, and on which sheet I have signed my ae es She nh nome, am ; in the event tha ali aale Cee — my nephew, Rex Campbell, predeceases me, then I give described above, in fee slunie an"an” devised to Rex Campbal l, and particularzy to the sane conditions, ; my nephew, Harry watt Campbell, subject, howe ver, . rovi ) . devise: to my nephew, Lt Seaseats and stipulations &s set forth in the foregoing , Qneth - Carthly existence 3 9 ) ni hea 2orh ITEM IV. I give, devise and bequeath wherver situate, that is, all. my real estate, the time of my deuth, with the exception of o sia tone mir nenhet a ill, in fee sir ple to my ne pne Wy t if the money in my estate as set fa@th in Item Vila & . z 1 mon} ; , +hat of my funeral and monument, that cost amount of my funeral expenses and cost of money thereon, ag set ft orth in Item I, and a home for, ond maintain and support, look during the remsincer of her natural life, anc of the fumeral, and the cost of a monument for my I give, devise and bequeath ali farming tools, household and kitchen furniture, a any and every kind, end wherever situate, al Harry Watt Campbe Item YI. In the event thut my nephew, Harry Watt Campbell, predeceasesix then all of the real and personal property that I have vised under Item IV and Item V of my Will shall go in fee simple ami absolutely; sister, Ole Watt, subject to the same provisions, conditions end stipulations on the seid Harry Watt Campbell, with the exception, however, that Harry Watt Campbell was to provide for and maintenance and support of the said Ole Watt, sister, ITEM VII. In the event fhat my nephew, Rex Campbell, and my nephew, Harry Watt Campbell, shall both prececease me, then in such event I give, devise and bequeath all of my real estabe and personal property, of any and every kind, anc wherever situate, absolutely and in fee simple to my sister, Ola ett. [Tk V{Il. It is my request and desire that my nephew, Rex Campbell, who 18 older than my nephew, Harry Watt Campbell, advise, aid, and assist Harry Watt ampbell in every way possible in the resposibilities that may rest upon him in ‘(ministering my estate, and in caring for and looking after my sister, Ola Watt. dowever, the matters and things set forth in this item as my desire and request shall not in any way be construed as @ condition upon which the real estate herein describe | ls devised to Rex Campbell, and shall in no way affect the devise of said real estate. ITEM Ae I destre and request that my nephew, Harry Watt Campbell and Rex 38 mpbell, look after and care for their mother, Mrs. Carrie Watt Campbell, who is a Y sister, as long as she lives, and I am confident thet they will do everything within ¢ "in thelr power and their ability to make her life comfortable, and the matters ind thing "ings contained in this item of my Will shall in no way be construed as SOndit ton imposed on the devise of the reel estate and property to the said Herry Sa c e r it e ae Ba s e n De ao e a> is h Se ee e SS a Sa d e . i ae ne e ne e n e Campbell and Kex Campbell, and shall in no way affect the devise or the ne the said Harry Watt Campbell and Rex Cumpbell, or either of them, {X. I hereby nominate and appoint my nephew, Harry VYatt Campbell 4 i v s ag $ hxecutor of my last will and testement, with full power and autho tity to carry out Lty ry ou all the terms and provisions of this Will, and I direct tt he shall not be ® shal > required to give bond. However, in the event that Harry Watt Campbell is not 2 + years of age at the time of my death, or in the event that he predeceased me ow © 1 either of seid event I hereby nominate ad appoint my brother, H. W. Watt ag ~ . ’ ’ uxecutor of my last WILL end testament, with full power and autha ity to carry oy! ‘ms @nd provisions of this Willand I direct that he shall not be required MIP DI Qh 7, WHERKOF, I, Carl S. Watt, have set my hand and geal to this my Will Ont ainea - Parsn _a . iy Wi contained on four sheets of paper, and have also written my name on the botton Oo of each of the foregoing three sheets, all done at Statesville, State of North vérolina, on this the 12th day of December, 196. £8/ Carl S. Watt (SEAL) Carl S. Watt Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Carl S. Watt as and for his last Witl in the presence of us, whoat his request, and in his presence, and in the pr : r ath } } lease © presence of one another, have subscribed our names ag witnesses hereto. Carl S. watt r hi at +) a Watt signed his name at the bottom of each of the foregoing three sheets Of this Will in our presence. Ce 5. Winberry Charlie Fay Murdock Monroe Adams Witnesses. NORTH CAROLINA, tambatz, courry. Inthe Superior Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the W111 of Carl s, Watt, Deceased Ne Ragga ee Z © paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Ss Y OF Carl S. Watt deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Ck rk of the Superi p or Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by H. W. Watt, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and 6xemira tion e . of C. B. Winberry, Charlie ray Murdock, and Monroe dems, the subsorib- ing witnesses thereto, as follows: yoRTH CAROLINA, Iredell Countye C. Be Winberry, Charlie Fay Murdock and Monroe Adams, being duly sworn, na say, and each for himself deposes and says, thet they are subscribing depose & -jpeneal Keunss 06 the said paper-writing now shown them purporting to be the ¥ J tenent of Carl S, Watt, and that they saw him execute this writing as hi testam 7 will and testanent, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at th » aid Carl S. “att deceased; and that at the time of its execution said of 8 me “att was in affiant’s opinion, of sound mind and cisposing memory. “ ¥ C. B. Winbderry w ted by me: Witt exhibited Dy Charlie Fay Murdock H. We Watt en Monroe Adams severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 26th day of February, 1947. Ce Ge Smith Slerk Superior Court Iredell County. . 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 Carl S. Watt, deceased, and it is ordered that that the same, with the foregoing examination anc na p e ee —n e t e r e e this certificate, be recorded and filed. > “ Re e . (e e e Ks AR a ae This 26th day of February, 197. a ~e Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. oe s S' s a W ee _ Seth te He ete ete The HET Te He FEET HE SESE ETE TE TENE TEE HEHE HE Te Te ETE EEE EE EH SP I te d ae ke Se SS x “ NO. 32h2 State of North Carolina Iredell County I, Anderson M. Deal, of the State end County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, and desiring to dispose of my property at my death, do hereby make and (eclare this to be my last Will and Testanent in menner and form as follows, to wit: Item I. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent Christian burial and pay the expenses therefor, together with any other just debts that I mY Owe, @8 soon as practical after my death. Item 2. if my wife, Idg&. Deal, survises me, I give and bequeath unto her all the household and kitchen furniture and furnishings and the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) tobe paid heyin cash, Item 4. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property abs Olutely and in fee simple, as follows: To my grandson, Everett E. Deal, child of my deceased daughter Mre. Jett ie ®l, one-seventh of the remainder - he to have his mothers share. To auther, Mrs. Neta Jolly, one-seventh of the remainder, subject to note that she owes me and if not paid at the time of my death, to te ~ be charged as an advancement. To my son, Ee Durant Deal, one-seventh part thereof. To my daughter, Mrs. Hattie Beard, one-Beventh of the remain ey subject to a note that she owes me and if not paid at the time of my death, to J h, t be c ged as an advancement. da ghter, Mrs. Ona Drye, one-seventh part thereof. augher, Mrs Bertha R. Beard, one-seventh part thereof, Mrse Lema D. Haigh, one-seventh part thereof. If, after the execution of this Will, I should advance any sums to any of the above chilcren and at my ceath should hold their notes, they shall account for the said advancements. I hereby constitute ar appoint myw ida E. Deal, and my son-in-law, Lawrence “,. Halgh, as Executrix and Executor of this my last will and testament, ee a every part thereof, eccording to its true intent and all other wills by me heretofore made. In the event of es the survivor shall exercise sll the powers of both. 4 expressly authorize and empower my said Executors, in their sole discretion, to sell and convey all property, real, personal or mixed, at private sale, or public sale, e for cash or upon terms approved by them, in order to carry out the administration my @state, without any court order and upon such sale, or sales, to make to the purchaser, or purchasers, all necessary deeds and conveyances of property sold in fee simple as to land and absolutely as to personal property. I request that no bond be required of my Executors,. aa YT my yre « “7 “ WATNeGS WHLAKEOP, I, the said Anderson M. Deal, do hereunto set my hand and affix my seal, this the 22nd day of June, 19). Anderson M. Deal, (SEAL ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Anderson M. Deal to be his last Will and lestament 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 hereto, John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship ywoRTH CAROLINA : ; NORTH © In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk IREDAUL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Willi of Anderson M. beal, Deceased. 1 bss on ew The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will before the undersigned tament of anderson Me Deal deceased, kg exh 4& tes the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carol >y Lawrence D. H executor therein named, and thereupon the follow examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the thereto, as follows: mer Tt NORTH CAROLINA, LREDE LL John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly rs, that they are subscribing tab) each for himself deposes and sa ‘ said psper-writing now shown them, purporting to Anderson M. Deal, and that they saw him execute this writila,: as his last w testament, and that affiant attested it in the presere and h/ z . said Anderson M. Deal deceased; and that at the time of its execution + UY Me Deal was, in affiant'’s opinion, of sound mind and disposing - John A. Scott Hessie Blankenshiy Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 27th day of Februer; Cm? + + cs Smith ; € Superior Court liredell And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the seid peper-writing and every pert thereof is the last will and testament of anderson Il. Deal, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and bhis certificate, be recorded and filed. This 27th day of February, 197. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County We ETN ESE TEE ee Fe ete Te eH eT He te Ho i Oe 4 oF ei ~ } t ‘ ; 1) it! Statesville, Aug. 20, 1932 Tredell C Ce. being of sound miné and memory mory, herefore make ordain, publish and funeral expences Nora Watts all the mgoperty, real possessed of wherever situated, I appoint to have and ribed my name and affixed my seal. T. Ge Watts. Geoe R. Anderson J. P. Aug 20 1932 —- ~~ In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk. apeper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of T. G. tt, Jeceased, j axhib 6a *On +S exhibited before me, the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court for seid County, by Mrs. Nora Watt the executrix herein mentioned, and the due execution thereof b° the said Ze Gs Watt 1s proved by the oath and examination of O. Le Turner and Re Me Lazenby, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto: who being duly sworn aot} I . . oth depose and gay, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a sub- { by e : scribinb witness to the p@per-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will a t I i ' ‘ an @stament off. G. Watt that the said 0, Le Turner and R. M. Lazenby in the presence of this deponent, subscribed their name to the end of said paper-writing now shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of 20th day of August, 1932 And " Ste Geponent further said, that the said 7 0, Watt testator aferessié did, at the I ° time of subscribing his name as eforesaid, declare the said paper-writing SO subscribed by him an ‘ 14m and exhibited, to be his last will and testament, and this deponent did therey eupoONn } ~4)} ~ ./ e0Pibe Bis name at the end of said wid’ aban Meeeeiell witness thereto, and at there And this 4 warer Of ont dn the presence of the said testator 8 Op it ih + . pone: further saith, that enlA ties vs sehed subserlt © «when the said tes i » and the time of the deponent Ww “) a 4 aparece hscribing his name as attesting witness thereto, sud se: oe * of sound mind and memory, or fTuii wa § a - ; 12A Synformatior he kno\ e } Loniormavion restraint to the knowledge, , wa a vy not these deponents say NOve : sshaerihbed thi +}, Severally swron and subsc1 lbed this Sth dey of February, 1947 before mé. s 7 Cuypnen 4 CC C. Ge Smith, Ylerk Superior Court It is therefore considered and adjudged writing, and every part thereof, the last will and deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination to be recorded and filed. Superior Court FEAL IE ETE Rh ae SE te REE aE HE HE Ne erie NO. 32, % North Carolina, Iredell County. I, William C. Ramsey, formally of Iredell County, State of North Carolina, now residing in Washington, D. C., do make and declare this to be my last will and testament: ist. I give, devise, will and bequeathe all my property of whatsoever kind and description and wheresoever situated to my wife, Lucy Woodward Ramsey, to belong to her in fee-simple and forever. end. I hereby appoint my said wife, Lucy Woodward Ramsey, my Executrix of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I, the said William C. Ramsey, do hereunto set my hand “nd seal, this the 17th day of October, 192). William C. Ramsey (SEAL) “tened, soalea, published and declared by the said William C. Ramsey to be his last wil 1 and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and tn th © presence of each other,@o subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. H. E. lewis J, G. Lewis He P,. Grier, Sr. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk, In the Matter of the Will of William C. Ramsey, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ana testa- ment of William C. Ramsey deceased, is exhibited before the undersigre d, clerk of the Superor Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Lucy W. Ramsey, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath ana examination of Je G. Lewis one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of H, E, lewis as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Je Ge. Lewis, 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 and testa- ment of William C. Ramsey and that he saw William c, Ramsey execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said William C. Ramsey, deceased; and at the time of its execution said William C. Ramsey was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that H. E. Lewis 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 H. EB, Lewis is now dead. Subscribed and sworn to before me, J. G. Lewis this 5th day of March, 1947. Q. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Lredell County: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. R. Me Lazenby, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of H. E. lewis, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of William C. Ramsey deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 17th day of October, 192), having often seen him write, and that the name of the said H. E. Lewis subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said H. E. Lewis; and affiant further swear? that he is well acquaint ed with the handwriting of William C. Ramsey deceased, whose will the attached peperwriting, dated the 17 day of October, 192, purports to be, aANIMS SfS0R OROD Rim WLON, Ok thes the sees oF tte said William C, Ramsey subseribs! to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said William C. Ramsey. R. M, Lazenby Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 5th day of March, 197. C. G. Smith er uperlor Court And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper ting and every part thereof is the last Will and testament of William C. Ramsey writin, ed, and it is ordered that the same with the foregoing examination and this deceased, . certificate, be recorded and filed. This 5th day of March, 19,7. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Supertor Court. Pete th tt Sb ete ete Tete ete Te eee ese te teu NO. 32)5 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MADGE MARTIN. I, Madge Martin, while of sound mind and body, desire to make the following my last Will and Testament: 1. To my son, Clyde Blackwell I give, devise and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, to be his absolutely. 2. I hereby appoint my son, Clyde Blackwell, Executor of this, my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal, this January 1), 191. Madgie Martin (SEAL) WITNESSES : H. S. Byers T. V. Mangum, NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. TREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Madie Martin, Deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and teste- ment of Madgie Martin deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Elsie Hall, daughter of Clyde Blackwell therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of H. S. Byers and T. V. Mangum, the subscribing witnesses, thereto, 48 follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. He 8. Byers and 7. v, Mangum being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himselr Gdeposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Madie Martin, and “hat he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiqnt “teated 1¢ in the presence and at the request of said Madgie Martin deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Madgie Martin was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. He. S. Byers T. V. Mangum Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6 day of March, 19)7, Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court TredeTl County, 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 Madgie Martin, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6 day of March, 197. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Tredell County. Dee Tee THe ee ae | FTE Sete Eee te Se eb ete ete Yorth Carolina. Iredell County. I, Js Ae lackey, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and wishing to make disposition of my property at my death, do hereby make, publish and declare the following to be my last Will and Testament, in manner and form 48 follows, to-wit: Item l. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent Christian burial and pay the expenses therefor, together with all other just debts that I may owe at the time of my death, as soon ag practical after my death, out of the first moneys coming into their hanis available for that purpose. I further direct that all Estate and Inheritance Taxes and other taxes in the general nature thereof whieh shall become payable upon or by reason of my death in respect to any property passing under this will op any codicil to it, or in respect of the proceeds of any policy of insurance of my life, shall be paid by me Executors out of the general funds of my estate. Item 2, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife property I own, Annie E. Lackey, #11 the personal md real, at the time or my death, tobe hers for and duri uring the balance of her natural life and at her death, the same is tobe equality divide “ share and shere alike, among our four children, Dent Lackey, Mrs. Virgini? Le Kennerly, Mrg, Audrey L, McLelland ana J, Roy Lackey Item 3, I hereby oo Y constitute and appoint my sons, Dent Lackey and J. Roy Lackey, °° Executors of this my last Will and Testament , to execute the same, and every pert thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. I specifically authorize my Executors, in the exercise of their sole discretion, to sell real estate or personal property, either publicly or privately, for cash or upon terms approved by them, and without any order of court, or to exchange or convert real estate or personal property, as and when to do so it shall seem to them advisable and for the best interests of my estate; to hold any investment belonging to my estate in the form received by them, or to sell, exbhange, redeem, convert or otherwise change the form of any investment so received by them, when in their discretion it may seen best for my estate; to participate in any plan of liquidation, re-organization, consolidation or other financial adjustment of any corporation or business in which my estate shall be financially interested and to accept and hold any stocks or bonds or other properties acquired under any such plan; to compromise, arbitrate or otherwise adjust or settle claims in favor of or against my estate; to renew or extend any obligations on which I shall be bound for borrowed money; to execute deeds, leases, notes, contracts, bills of sale and other instruments as my Executors shall deem desirable or requisite in the business-like administration of my estate. I further éirect that no bond be required of my Executors. IN WITN).SS WHEREOF, I, the said J. A. Lackey, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 7th day of November, 196. J. A. Lackey (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said J. A. Lackey 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 nanes as witnesses. Ge Re Sullivan William P. Morrisen NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk IREDELL CouNTY. ” In the Matter of the Will of J. A. Lackey, Deceased. The péaper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testa- mnt of J. A. lackey deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Dent Lackey and J. Roy lackey, the executors therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath ana examination of G. R. Sullivan and William P. Morrison, the subscribing “itnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. + R. Sulliven and William P. Morrison being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself Geposes and says, that he is « subscribing witness to the said paper- wit ing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. A. Lackey, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, ang that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said J. A, Leckey deceased: and thet at the time of its execution said J. A. Lackey was, in affiaent's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Dent Lackey Ge Re Sullivan Je Roy Lackey William P. Morrison a anette Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7th day of March, 1947. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court Iredell County, and thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing and every mrt thereof is the last will and testament of Jeo Ae Lackey, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recordedand fikd. This 7th day of March, 19,7. C. G.» Smith Crk Superlor Court of Iredell County. RRM eG He ERI TN eR HT GT Se Hee North Carolina, Iredell County. I, T. A. Kennedy of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind but knowing the certainty of death, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body as decent burial 4s $200.00 will give and pay for grave marker. This to be paid out of moneys of my estate, and all other just debts to be paid out of moneys collected by hereinafter named executor, out insurance companies, Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife all my personal property including household and kitchen furniture, bank stock, real estate and all other properties whatsoever they may be, Third. That my wife Cora sg, Kennedy is hereby appointed my lawful executor, %° serve with out bond or eny other hinderances or handicaps. In witness whereof, 1, set my hand and seal, this 7th day of August, 1928, ° e AL F. C. Nesbitt (Witness) Thos. A. Kennddy, (SEAL) S. Es Lytton (Witness) NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of Thomas A. Kennedy, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas A. Kennedy deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Cora S,. Kennedy, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath end examination of F. C. Nesbit one of the subscribing witnesses there- to, and of S. E. Lytton as following: NORTH CAR) LINA, IREDELL COUNTY: F. C. Nesbit, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now show him, purporting to be tho last will and testament of Thomas A. Kennedy and that he saw Thomas A. Kennedy execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence andat the request of said Thomas A. Kennedy, deceased; and at the time of its execution said Thomas A. Kennedy was, in effiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that S. E. Lytton the other subscrib- ing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of effiant, and that affiant saw him sign the seme, and that said S. E. Lytton is now dead. Subscribed and swan to before me, this F. C. Nesbitt 22 day of Mard 197. Ce Ge Smith erk Superior Court of TredellI County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. P. W. Suther, being duly sworn, dceposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of S. E. Lytton, one of the subscribing witnesses to the Paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas A. Kennedy deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 7th day of August, 1928, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said S. E. Lytton subscribed as a witness to said will 1s in the genuine handwriting of the said S. E. Lytton; and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Thomas A. Kenne dy deceased, whose will the attached peperwriting dated the 7th day of August, 1928, purports to be, having often seon him write, and that the name of the said Thomas A, Kennedy subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Thomas A. Kennedy. P, W. Suther Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 22 day of March, 197. Ce G. Smith Clere Superior coure And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is thellast will and testament of Thomas A. Kenneg ' y deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and thi 8 certificate, be recorded and filed. This 22 day of March, 19)7. Ce G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court TEE TE TE Te TE Fe OE Tet TE Tete te 42.6 State of North Carolina, Iredeil County. I, (Mrs.) Minnie R. Emery, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind ahd disposing memory and desiring to make a disposition of my property at my death, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows and I do specifically revoke all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. Item a My Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts, if I have any, &8 soon 4s practical after my death. I further direct that all Estate and Inheritance Taxes and other taxes in the general nature thereof which shall become peyable upon or by reason of my death, in respect to any property passing under or by the terms r of this Will, or any codicil to it, shall be paid by me Executor out of the generel funds of my estate. Item 2. Subject to J the payment of said debts and taxes set forth in Paragraph One, I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved husband, George at Statesville, Ne C., H. Emery, now residing @ll of my property of every kind and nature, both real and personal ) » where soever Situated, that I own at the date of my death, to be his absolutely end y end in fee simple, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonis, invest- ments, money on hand ne and in the bank, household and kitchen furniture and furnishings and two vacant 1 ots that I own in the City of Bridgeport, Conn., known and de signated AS No. 1102 and No, 1112 N orman Street, Bridgeport, Conn., said lots having 4n approximate combi ned frontage of one hundred feet (100) on Norman Street and @ similar approximate dept of One hundred feet of my will shall embrace and convey or not, thet I own, (100) on Atwater Street. This clause 11 property, whether specifically enumerated If I should leave a written mmor andnum { said husband, ae own handwriting, addressed to my requesting him to deliver Gen tain relatives, personal articles to friends or then he shall carry out the said paper teram. writing in accordance with its Item 4. I hereby constitube and appoint my said husband, George H. Emery, as Executor of this my last Will and Testament, to execute the same, and every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning and I request that no bond be required of my said Executore In order to simplify and carry out the provisions of my will, I hereby authorize and empower my said Executor to sell, exchange or trade any property pelonging to my estate, either real property or personal property, at public or private sale, either for cash or upon terms approved by him and in his sole discretion and judgment, without any court authority or order and upon making such sale, or sales, I do direct and authorize my said Executor to draw and sign all necessary deeds, transfers and conveyances so 4s to assure to the purchaser, or purchasers, a title in fee simple in respect to the real estate and the absolute ownership as to any other personal property sold by him. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said (Mrs.) Minnie R. Emery, do hereunto set my hand end seal, this April 2nd. 193. Minnie R. Emery (SEAL) SIGNED, SEALED, published and declared by the said Minnie R. Emery 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. Chas. 8. Herman, Statesville, N. C. Tallulah Traylor Kincaid, Statesville, N.C. Minnie Godbey Gill, Statesville, N.C. NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Mrs. Minnie R. Emery, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting tobe the last will and testa- ment of Mrs. Minnie R, Emery deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by George 4. Emery, the Executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ist aken by the oath and examination of Minnie Godbey Gill and Talluleh Traylor Kincaid, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Minnie Godbey Gill and Tallulah Traylor Kincaid being duly sworn, depose and 8a J» nd each for himself deposes and says, that they are subscribing witness to th * sid paper-writing now shown them, purpotting to be the last will and testament of Mra, "8. Minnie R. Emery and that they saw her execute this writing as henlast will and ¢ Sstane .t, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said "Se Minnie R, Bmery deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Mrs, M a innie R, Emery was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. George H. Emery Minnie Godbey Gill Tallulah Traylor Kincaid _ Severally subscribed and sworn tobefore me, this end day of April, 197. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County, And thereupon it is constdered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mrs. Minnie R. umery, deceased, anc it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2 day of April, 197. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of IredeITI Coumty, LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MRS. DORCAS PATTERSON NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Mrs. Dor » Mrs orcas Patterson, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and , memory, but realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and decl ciare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all Wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me, WITNESSETH a Wa - : ITEM I, I will and direct that all of my just debts, expenses be paid by my including funeral, hospitel » Lxecutor hereinafter named out of the first monies that come into his hands as Executor of a ITEM II. real estate, personal , to Herbert Jarvia and his to b ® theirs in fee simple absolutely share and share alike. I make this will leaving ever ything that I have a nt of my debts to Herbert Jarvin and his wife Gini aiiadieid Fla ence Jarvi have 8, for the reason that they hav lived with me ang have taken care of , durt me in my old age and have taken care of my 8%) uring the last Several years of hig ver I have, Mac, who was blind, people to have whate life, and Irnwant these ITEM III I hereby constitute and appoint Herbert Jarvis as Executor of this my lest Will and 4estament and I give and grant unto the said Her@bert Jarvis as Executor, full power of sale of any and all of my property that in his judgment igs necessary Or best in the administration of my estate, giving him full power and authority to execute any and all deeds of conveyances, or other instruments in writing that may be necessary for the conveyance of property in exactly the same manner as I could do if living. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my Last Will and Testament, this the 1 day of November 196. Mrse Dorcas Patterson Signed, seeled, published and declared by the said Mrs. Dorcas Patterson to be her Last Will and Testament, inour presence, who at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. This the 1 day of November, 19)6. Witness C. F. Bess Residing at Re. 5, Statesville Witness R. G. Watts Residing at Statesville, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Metter of the Will of (Mrs) Dorcas Patterson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last Will and testament of Mrs. Dorcas Patterson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Herbert Jarvis, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath and examination of C. F. Bess and R. G. Watts, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. C. F. Bess and Re. G. Watts 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Dorcas Patterson “nd that he sew her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that Wfiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Mrs. Dorcas Patterson de : SeRsed; and that at the time of its execution said Mrs. Dorcas Pattersonwas, in “ffiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memroy. C. F. Bess R. Ge Watts Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9 day of April, 1947 C. G. Smith i Clerk Superior Court Iredell Coun‘y-. 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 Mrs. Dorcas Patterson, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing € xan Inatig z z xan ination and this certificate be recorded and filed. This 9 day of April, 197. Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court of Iredell County, 4250 orth Carolina, fredell County. I, Etta Crater, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, out considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence. do make and declare this my last will and testament. First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial in my family plot at Grassy Knobbs Church, and pay all fwmeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hancs, out of ny estate. sonGe i will and bequeath to my beloved Sisters, Lillie Readmon and Hattie Smith, all of my said property both real and personal, during the time of their natural life. I desire that they share equally in the seid property or in any rents or profits derived from the saia property. Third, I desire that my Sister that survives the other receive the benefits from the said property until her death. Fourth. That upon and after the death of my said Sisters, Lillie Keadmon and Hattie ° 5 Smith, It is my will and z hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of my said property, both real and personal to be @qually divided between my beloved Niece, Hattie Lee Smith ' meee Snc my Mephews, James Smith, Reed Smith, ent Jack Smith, for their sole and separate use. r Five. That at should one of my Nephews or Niece die with my said Sisters surviving. I will and dir ct that my said property be equally devided among the surviving nephews or niece. Sixth. I hereb Y constitute and Appoint my Beloved, Nephew, Reed Smith, my lawful executor to all intents ana purposes ? to execute this my last will and testament, intent and meaning of the same, f-- hereby revoking and declaring utterly void by me hereunto made, according to the true d clause thereo and every part an @ll other wills and testaments In witness, whereof, I the said, Etta Crater, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 28th day of March, 1935. Etta Crater Signed, sealed, published andfeclared by the said Etta Crater, tobe her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and or presence, 1 . (and in the presence of each other, ) do subscribe our nares «5% itness Sao ret lie wo. Sally J. Jackson TO TAKE PROOF OF WILL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA “ex anrarm BEFORE THR PRK IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK TO HONORABLE W. E. CHURCH Clerk Superior Court Winston Salem, North Carolina The undersigned Clerk, reposing special trust and conficence in your intergrity, hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause Sally J. Jackson to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoint ard on oath to examine touching such matters and things as she shall know of and concerning the execution of a paper writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of Etta Crater, deceased, which has been filed in this office for probate. and the deposition in writing by you so taken, the same you are to transmit, sealed with your seal, to the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court. in Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 15th day of April, 197. c. G. smith Clerk Superior Court. (SEAL) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF FORSYTH IN RE: BEFORE THE CLERK DEPOSITION OF Selly J. Jackson, A SUBSCRIBING WITNESS TO THE PURPORTED LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ETTA CRATER, DECEASED. BY THE CouR?: No, ] Ts it your opinion that exhibit "A", the paper-writing now exhibited to you and ey *ry part thereof, purporting to be the last will and testament of Etta Crater decea Sed, dated the 28th day of March, 1935, 1s the last will and testament and the ame 4 Paper-writing the deceased requestedyou to witness as her will? Answer: Yes, _—— No. 2 Was the testatrix more than twenty-one years of age on the date of the exegy. tion of said will? Answer: Yes No. 4 Did the testatrix request you to subscribe said will as a witness (a) by expressed words? Answer Yes Noe ye Did the subscribe said will as a witness in the presence of the testatrix or where the testatrix could see you were subscribing the same paper- writing, she had signed or subscribed as her will? answer: Yes Noe 5 Are you interested in the distribution of the property in this (a) a beneficiary? Answer: No (bo) wife of a beneficiary? Answer: No. (c) issue of a beneficiary? Answer: No. No. 6 Did We Je Swaim, the other subscribing witness, sign said will (a) in your presence? Answer: Yes (ob) in the preasence of the testatrix or where she could see saic witness sign same? Answer: Yes Noe 7 Did the testatrix Sign-Subscribe said will (a) in your presence BEFORE you signed same? Answer: Yes Sally J. Jackson Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2 day of April, 1947 We E. Chursh Clerk Superfor Court. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN = PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF FORSYTH roe In the Matter of the probate of the last will and testament of ; SCRIBING WITNESS ETTA CRATER, DECEASED AFFIDAVIT AS TO SUB Selly J. Jackson, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That to the best of her kmowledge, information, and belief W. J+ Swaim one of the subscribing witnesses to Exhit "A", the purported last will and testé- ment of the @ bove-named deceased ig deceased Sworn to and subscribed before me, ae oe er this the 2) day of April, 197 W. EB. Church (SEAL) AFF IDAVIT AS TO HANDWRITING oF SUBSCRIBING WITNESS Eunt untee Ayers, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That sh © is well @ oquaint ed with the handwriting of the subooribing above which ®ppears on Exhibit A, witness named t the purported last will and testamen hea bove-named deceased, dated March 23, 1935, having often seen said witness of the 4 that the name of said person subscribed as saidwitness is in the genuine write; pandwr iting of the saidwitness. swron to and subscribed before me, Eunice Ayers W 4 this the 2 day of April, 19\7. Ww. E- Church Slerk Superior Court AFFIDAVIT AS TO HANDWRITING OF TESTATRIX Reid Be Smith, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the testatrix which appears on Exhibit A, the purported last will and testament of said testatriry, heving Y often seen her write; that the name of saidtestatrix subscribed on said Exhibit A nh is in the genuine handwriting of the said testatrizx. Sworn to anc subscribed before me, Reid B. Smith this the 29 day of April, 1947. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court CERTIFICATE OF RETURN ON COMMISSION I.,W. E. Church, Clerk Superior Court of the County of Forsyth, State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Sally J. Jackson, the witness named in the foregoing commission, personally appeared before me at my office in Winston-Salen, North Carolina, on the 2 day of April, 197, by virtue of authority given me in said commission, and was duly sworn by me as to the truth of her deposition, is marked Exhibit "A" signed by her, and which is attached and made # part of this proceeding. I do further certify that I am not related by blood or marriage to the testatrix or any beneficiary named in said will. Witness my hand and official seal, this the 2th day of April, 1947. W. E. Church (SEAL) Cle rk Superior Court NORTH CARULINA, IREDELL COUNTY, 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 Etta Crater, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this Certificate, be recorded and filed. This the 29th day of April, 1947. C, G th LERK S OR GU BE OICIO OK RO RIO i aie mee a semeaie ae ae eager re vc ajeaie aeape sea ae age ae fy i Te n n l l l Fi on i ic ie to Re e t ge te amy Ea ee El e Re a * er e Se a a as a Noe 3251 “tate of North Carolina County of Cumberland Last Wiil and Testament of Mary R. McColl. "y Re MeYoll, of the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina, ’ mana rc Y rie r ma ka 14 T $7 mind and memory, do make this my last will and Testament, hereby ‘ormer wills by me at any time heretofore made, and do hereby make a? ly last will and testament in manner and form following wing, will and devise unto William Clyde McColl all of my real cescription and wherever situated, securities of whatever nature d wherever found or Situuted, together with all of my personal effects including jewelry, books, s pictures etc. rn herah:r onaetit? ar ‘ ‘ } 4 nd. I hereby constitute and appoint Wiliiam Clyde McColl as my legal sxecutor of this my las ill and testamer : i ] i wi 1 y last will and testament, to serve without bond, and with power > intents and purposes of this will. OW ne at te ale , tative 4 Mary te Mcvoll, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the lst day of March, 1940. Mary “, McColl (SEAL) the said Mary R. McColl, tobe her last » WhO, in her presence and at her request ave hereto signed our names as subscribing Signed, Sealed, published and declared b+ will and testament in the presence of us and in the presence of each other, h witness, “uth W. Alexander William R, McNeely li. Alexander COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA LUNENBURG COUNTY. ; CITY OF VICTORIA, IN RE: Probat of Mary R. MeGo1l, Desenttt Oe ent Gs SMITH, CLERK SUPERIOR COURT , Q¥ IXEDELL COUNTY, NORTH @AROLINA, AT STATESVILLE, BY THE OATH AND EXAMINATION OF E. ALZAANDER AND RUTH W. ALEXANDER, NON-RESIDENT WITNESSES TO SAID WILL, RESIDING AT VICTORIA IN LUNENBURG COUNTY, STATE OF VIRGINIZ, Before me, #&. L, Gee ’ Said, on the 14 da ® Notary Public, residing in the State and County afore? *2t2> Personally appeared KE, Alexander and Ruth We Te : 7 residents of Victoria, Lunenburg County, MeCo11 Ollowing proof of the execution of the 1a8 » & resident of Iredell County, North Carolina, nation of the said E 7 Alex tte as folinns - Alexander and Ruth We "Commonwealth of Vv Lunenburg County, ee E. Alex ander and | and each for himself 4 auth Ws “}ex a That he or deposes and ng enon duly sworn, deposes and says she is a Subsori bing witness h to the said paper-writing now shows ye si ibaa sr DUrt 1g to be the Last Will and Testament of Ma R. McColl and and her Durpey ary R. McColl execute this writing as her last Will and that oS aa that the affiant attested it in the presence and at the request or aha Mary R. McColl execute this writing as her last Will and Testament os the affiant attested it inythe presence and at the request of the said as McColl, deceased and that at the time of its execution, the said Mary R. any jn affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. McColl was, /s/_E. Alexander Tr. ALexame or /s/ Ruth W. Alexander Huth W, .lexander eas gti hee aay by the Court of April, 1947. part thereof », L, Gee, Notary Public the seme, with t 2 certificate, be recorded : (SEAL) This 22nd dey of My commission expires March 14, 1960 9 229 NORTH CAROLINA. IREDELL COUNTY. I, T. 5. Loftin of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare tiis 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 expenses together with all of 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 son T. P. Loftin and his heirs in fee Simple, Twenty acres of the tract of land on the place on which he now resides, to include the buildings on the South East side of the Howell place (as formerly, known), THIRD. I give and deivse to my son S. M. Loftin and his heirs in fee simple, all of the tract of land on which he now resides and known as the Lon Litten Place, consisting of 14 acres more or less. And in addition to said real estate Three Hundred Dollars lawful money. FOURTH. I give and bequeath to my said beloved wife, Mary J. Loftin, all of my Teal estate not otherwise devised, and all of my personal property, consisting of live stock of all kinds, on said estate, all supplies of feed grain, farming tools and machinery wagon, autoes, and all other suppjies not herein specified that belong to my estate, inoluding money notes, mortgages and all other belongings +o my estate, for the use of my wife during the remainder of her earthly existence. FIFTH. At the departure of my beloved wife it is my will, that in the divis~ ton of my real estate not already devised be divided as near equal as to value as Possible, either in land or its equivalent, between the following children, Mrs. Mae Brown, Grover Loftin, Dave Loftin, Tate Loftin, John Loftin, Guy Loftin and Fred Loftin. eT aS z= 3 oa aa SIXTH My will and desire is that all the residue of my estate (ta ny) aft er taking out the division and legacies above mentioned shall be sola by my executor or his successor and the debts owening to me collected and if there Should be any supplies over and above the payment of debts expenses & legacies, that such Surplus shall be equally divdded and paid over to my children in equal Proportion each one to share alike, provided that they be allowed to divide any and all household property or other property on a mutual bases, otherwise to be sold at public auctio y and the proceeds divided as stated above. SEVEMTH. I hereby constitute my son, Guy Loftin, my lawful executor to all intent and purpose 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 Testament by me hereto- fore made. In witness whereof I the said T. S. Loftin do hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 31 day of March, 1932. T. S. Loftin (SEAL Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said T,. S. Loftin to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his pequest and jn his presence (and in the presence of each other) do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, zi, J, Troutman WITNESSES G. M,. Young NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, T. S. Loftin of the said County and State, make this codicil to my last gat galley by me and dated the 3lst day of March, 1932, which pt as to the same shall be changed hereby. Whereas dy Se. gave and devised to my son S. M. Loftin in Paragraph ars with other considerations. This part I wish to change, makin ’ g it instead Four Hundred Dollars, instead of Three Hundred Dollars. The balance of : paragraph to remain as stated in my will, with reference to my 8 00 Ye M. Loftin, REVOKED i hereby revoke the a: opointment of m last will, uy tin as my executor of this my And instead of Guy Loftin, I appoint my son Fred Loftin and my daughter Lillie Mae Brown to be my last lawful Exeoutors of this my last will. In witness whereof I the this the 19th day of April, 1 t Mrs, said T, s, Loéftin, do hereunto set my hand and seal 945. T. S. Loftin (SEAL) eee eee signed sealed published and declared by the said T. 5S, Loftin to be a Codicil to eis inet Will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request hereunto d our names as itnesses thereto. — Ee J, Troutman G. M. Young WITNESSES BY. PR CAROLINA NORTH CALwWeLm IN THE SUPERIOR COURT-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of the Will of Te Se Loftin, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament and codicill to said Will of T. &. Loftin deceased, is exhibited befre the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Fred Loftin & Mrs. Lillie Mae Brown, the executors therein named, and thereupén the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of G. M. Young and E. J. Troutman, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. G. M. Young and E. J. Troutman, being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the ssid paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament and codicill to said Will of T. S. Loftin, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament and Codicill and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said T. S. Loftin deceased; and that at the time of its execution said T. S. Loftin, was, in affiant’s opinion of sound mind and disposing memory . G. M. Young &, J. Troutman Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21 day of April, 1947. C. G. Smith Ulerk Superior cout 1recell COMIty. 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 and codicill to the said Will of T, S. Loftin, deceased, and it is ordered that the sam, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 21 day of April, 1947. G, 3 e uperior Vourt 0 rede J II RO IOI tI ik i a ak No. 3253 State of North Carolina. Iredell County. I, William Alexander White, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but recognizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence and desiring to make disposition of all my property in accordance with this will, do hereb y publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner ana fron is follows, that is to say: Item l. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts, together with the expenses of a suitable funeral in keeping with the wishes of my relatives and friends, out of the first moneys belonging to my estate that shall come into his hands available for that purpose, Item 2. I give, devise and bequeath unto the Board of Stewards of Broad Street Methodist Church, in the City of Statesville, N. C., a local congregation of the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Vhurch, South, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED ($500.0uU) DOLLARS in cash, to be peid as soon as received by the said Stewards upon the principal only of the building indebte- dness of said church, unless the same shall be sooner paid off in full, in whieh event the said sum shall be used in the conduct of the work of said church for such other purpose as the Board of Stewards may determine it is most needed, but if the building debt has not been paid, it must be applied on the principal thereof, Item 3. I give, devise and bequeath unto the Trustees of Bethesda Presybterian Church in Iredell County, North Carolina, a local congregation of the Presbyterial Church in the Unitea States, commonly known as the Southern Presbyterian Chureb, the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars in cash to be used by said Churob in the conduct of its work for such purpose as the official Women's Organizé- tion of said congregation shall decide it is most needed. Item 4. I give, devise and bequeath unto my-friend, Mrs. Kate Pharr, wife of 05 Pharr, s of Stateeville, N. C., the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars and I di rect my Executor to Pay over the same to her in cash. It 1e my wish thet Mrs. Phar r look after the upkeep of my family burial plot in Oakwood Cemetery, Statesvill 8, N. C. and particularly 366 that my wife's grave is cared fore Item 5, I giv Give, devise and bequeath unto Garland R. Rose (brother of my deceased wife) if he survive me, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars to ve paid in cash by my Executor. If deceased, to his wife, Ethel Rose. Item 6. I give, devise and bequeath unto James P. Rose (brother of my deceased wife if he survive me, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars to be paid in cash by my Executor. Item 7. I do now wish that there be any public auction sale of my household furniture and effects located in my home, but I direct that the same be divided by my Executor among my wife's people and my own people is a manner agre@ble to them, if it can be done, and that they be given such artigle, or articles, of said personal property as each may desire, if any. If they sre unable toa gree upon such a division, then my Executor's decision as to how it shall be divided and what each shall receive shall be final and I merely wish that my close relatives be given a chance to divide these things without a public sale, Such articles as my said relatives may not desire, I give and bequeath unto the Salvation Army at States- ville, N. C. to be used by it in the conduct of its work. Item &. Subject to the payment of my debts and the specific devises or bequests here- inabove set out, I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property, real and personal, wherever situated and of whatsoever kind, equally, share and share alike, as follows: (a). One-fourth portion thereof per stirpes to the children of my deceased sister, Mrs. Sallie Holder, in fee simple. (b). One-fourth portion thereof per stirpes to the children of my deceased sister, Mrs. Jennie White Sherrill, in fee simple. (c). One-fourth portion thereof per stirpes to the children of my sister, Mrs. Maggie White Moore, infee simple. (a). One-fourth portion thereof per stirpes oo the children of my deceased brother, James Houston White, infee simple. The child or children of any deceased nephew or niece to represent his or her ancestor andt ake the share that would have §one to the parente Item 9. I hereby constitute and appoint my friend, John A. Scott, of Statesville, N. Ce, Executor of this my last Will and Testament to execute the same and every part thereor, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills And testaments by me heretofore made. I do hereby authorize and empower my said Executor to sel) any or all of my property, real or personal, that it may be necessary | to 8€1) in the settlement of my estate or in the division of my property among the hetés-at- Pe-at-law, either at public or private sale, as in his discretion may seen best, and likewise to sell at private sale any stocks, bonds or securities that I 4 may ownat the time of my desth, in his sole discretion and to make all neces : sary deeds, assignments and transfers of said real property and personal bropert 7 ‘ VY, at private sale or otherwise, in order to convey and assure a good and absolute ti tle to the same to the purchaser, or purchasers, and my said Executor its author ized to make said sales and convey title without court proceeding or court order, IN WITNESS WHER} F, I, the said Wiiliam Alexander White, do hereunto place ny hand and set my seal, this the 20th day of November, 194), William Alexander White (SEAL) SIGNED, sealed, published and deé@lared by the said Willi-m Alexander White to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his re juest and ‘ , nre aan . in his presence and in the presere of each Other, do hereto subscribe our names as witre ssese Hessie Blankenship John A. Scott NORTH CAROLINA IREDSLL COUNTY In the Matter of the Will of William Alexander White, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Wi} Q 3 \ ment of William Alexander White deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the & C > @ Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John A. Scott, the execut cutor therein named, andt hereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the @t h and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the sub- Scribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. John A. Scot t and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for her self Rimself deposes and says, that he (she) is a subscribing witness to the said pa - paper-writin: now shown him (her), purporting to be the last will and testament of William Alexander White, end that he (she) saw him execute this writing as his st will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the présence and at th © request of said William Alexander White, deceased; and that at the time of its e xécution gaia Willia } m Alexande Opinion, of oc was, in affiant's sound mind and di sposing memory. John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship Severally subdsorib ©4 and sworh to before me, this 21st day of April, 1947+ " G@. Smith —t~“Yredel Co t Clerk Superior Court Lrede “County John Ae Scott, Executor And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- ariting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of William Alexander mite, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2lst day of April, 1947. C. G. Smith i Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. Me RE North Carolina. Iredell County. I, Pattie B. Cooper, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this tobe my last Will snd Testament &s follows: Item l. My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a suitable Christian burial and pay the expenses therefor, together with any other just debts I owe, as soon as practical after my death. Item 2. After the payment of my debts and the expenses of administration of my estate, I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property, real and personal, of whatever kind and nature and wherever located, equally, share and shere alike, to my beloved sister, Mrs. Eugenia “leming, now of Asheville, N. C., my niece, Mrs. Frances Fleming Mullen, now of Asheville, N. C. and to Mrs. Mary Crater Finley, now of Marion, N. C., a cousin of my B te husband, to betheirs absolutely. Item 4. I hereby constitute and appoint my niece, Mrs. Frances Fleming Mullen, 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 Executrix to sell any Property, either real or personal, that it may be necessary to sell in the adminis- tration of my estate, without court order, end either publicly or privately, upon such terms as she may think best and to make all necessary transfers and convey- “nees therefor so as to assure the purchaser a good title therefor, and I request that no bond be required of my Executrix. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Pattie B. Cooper, do hereunto set my hand “nd seal, this October lst, 192. Pattie B. Cooper (SEAL) last Mil ia ettede published and declared by the seid Pettie B. Cooper to be her and in the wweutuae’ atti Oe of us, who at her eranene Ene IE Sey eM ch other, do hereto subscribe our names 4s John A. Seott Hessie Blankenship VORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Mrs. Pattie B, Cooper, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang testament of Mrs. Pattie B. Cooper deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Frances Fleming Mullen the Executrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the a@th and examination of John Ae Scott and Hessie Blanken- ship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: KTH CAROLINA, John 4. Scott, and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself (herself) deposes and says, that he (she) is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him (her), purporting to be the last will and estament of Mrs. Pattie B. Cooper, and that he (she saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Pattie B. Cooper deceased; and that at the time of its €xecution id ratti Cocper vw r Plantt!; inion of scw -@ Mrs. Frances Fleming Mullen «John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship = severally subscribed and sworn before me, this 22nd day of April, 1947+ Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court lredell County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said peper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mrs. Pattie Pe Cooper, deceased, and it 1s orderad that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 22nd day of April, 197, GTerk tor Court 0 ayers County: Wie teste te se dese TN ESE Se te Te SE SE SESE ae dete tee No» 3255 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Minnie B. Templeton 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 t estament. 1. I direct my executrix hereinafter named to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses out of the first moneys that shall come into her hands be long- ing to my estate. 2. I give, bequeath and devise unto my sister MissKate C. Templeton all my property, whether real, personal or mixed to be hers absolutely. 4. I hereby appoint my sister Miss Kate C. Templeton the executrix of this my last will and testament to carry out the same and every clause thereof according to the true intent and meaning of the same- hereby revoking any other will heretofore made by me. In testimony whereof, I, Minnie B. Templeton do hereby set my hand and seal, this the 26th day of March, 1925. Minnie B. Templeton (SEAL) E. W. Brawley Mrs. Kate P. Brawley NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of Minnie B. Templeton, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached end purporting to be the last will and testament of Minnie B. Templeton deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina,by Kate C. Templeton, the ®xecutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Mrs. Kate P. Brawley, one of the subscribing witnesses there- to, and of E. Ww. Brawley as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mrs. Kate P, Brawley, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a sub- scribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the la st will and testament of Minnie B. Templeton and that he saw Minnie B. Templeton ®xecute his last will and testament, and that effiant a.stested it in the presence meat the request of said Minnie B. Templeton, deceased; and at the time of ite **ecution said Minnie 5. Templeton was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and sposing memory. Affiant further swears that E. W. Brawley the other subscribing “itness to said will, signed the same as & witness in the presence of affiant, and that ffiant saw him sign the mame, and that said BE. W. Brawley, 1s now dead, YORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Mrs. Pattie B, Cooper, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last Will ana testament of Mrs. Pattie B. Cooper deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Frances Fleming Mullen the Executrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the mth and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blanken- ship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John 4. Scott, and Hessle Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself (herself) deposes and says, that he (she) is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him (her), purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Pattie B. Cooper, and that he (she saw her execute this writing as her last will and testement, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Pattie B,. Cooper deceased; and that at the time of its execution ssid rattie r wes, in fie S&S 9vinto: eoun: Mrs. Frances Fleming Mullen «John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship Severally subscribed and sworn before me, this 22nd day of April, 1947+ Ce. G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court Lredell County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mrs. Pattie Be Cooper, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 22nd day of April, 194.7. Ce Ge Smith Glerk Superior Court of Tredel! County: Meet tete te dese ete te Hee He Me th ee te esse Meteo No» 3255 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Minnie B. Templeton 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 t estament. 1. I direct my executrix hereinafter named to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses out of the first moneys that shall come into her hands belong- ing to my estate. 2. I give, bequeath and devise unto my sister MissKate C. Templeton all my property, whether real, personal or mixed to be hers abso utely. 4. I hereby appoint my sister Miss Kate C. Templeton the executrix of this my last will and testament to carry out the same and every clause thereof according to the true intent and meaning of the same- hereby revoking any other will heretofore made by me. In testimony whereof, I, Minnie B. Templeton do hereby set my hand and seal, this the 26th day of March, 1925. Minnie B. Templeton (SEAL) E. W. Brawley Mrs. Kate P. Brawley NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of Minnie B. Templeton, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Minnie B. Templeton deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina,by Kate C. Templeton, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Mrs. Kate P. Brawley, one of the subscribing witnesses there- to, and of E, Ww, Brawley as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mrs. Kate P. Brawley, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is @ sub- Seribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the 1 “et will and testament of Minnie B. Templeton and that he saw Minnie B. Templeton x cute his last wili and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Minnie B. Templeton, deceased; and at the time of its *xeoution said Minnie B, Templeton was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and “sposing memory. Affiant further swears that E. W. Brawley the other subsoribing Wtness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that “*ftant saw him sign the mame, and that said BE. W. Brawley, is now dead. Brawley Subscribed and sworn to before me, 7 - 5 ry r 40 day of April, 19,7. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. Wateli NAD r) NORTH CAROLI Ay yh ASTIN. ELL VU YU Lee Miss Mary kLspy Brawley, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he 1s - acquainted with the handwriting of E. W. Brawley, one of the subscribing ssés to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of 3e Templeton deceased, which ts hereby attached, dated the 26 Gay of March 19¢5, having oftenseen him write, and that the name of the said kh. \. Brawley subscribed as a witness to said will 1s in the genuine . * 5 + " , Mm NOW? LU be We. B ews c effilant further swears that he is well acquainted with the hand tins of Minr ). Daven teeas ‘riting of Minnie B. Templeton deceased, whose will the ettached paperwriting, +7 Gated the ; lay of Marat QD "A . Ay of March 1925, purports to be, having often seen him write, and tha t an © name of the said Minnie B. Templeton subscribed to said will is inthe fénuine handwriting of tt f I ine handwriting of the sald Minnie Be Templeton. Mary Espy Brawley Sworn to before me, this 30 day of April, 197. —____Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court. and thereupon it is considerac I Ls considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and e "y par "a0 we Svery pert thereof 1s the lust will and testament of Minnie B. Templeton Ceceased ased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 30 day of April 197 Ce G. Smith Clerk Superlor Courte I, Jacob E. Prevette, of said county and state, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of life, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will md testament, hereby revoking and ceclaring utterly yoid all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. FIRST. It is my will that my just debts remaining unpaid at the tire of my death be first paid out of my estate, together with my funeral expenses. SECOND. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, L. KE. Prevette, all my real and personal property for the term of her natureal life. THIRD. Having advanced to my son, Berly Prevette, his share of my estate in money or its equivalent and also to my son Benny Prevette, now deceased, his share of my said estate in money or its equivalent, it is my will that at the death of my said wife, Le E. Prevette, all my real estate and all my personal estate remaining at the death of my said wife, shall belong to my son Baxter Prevette in fee simple forever, upon the following terms and conditions, however: That my ssid son Baxter Prevette shall pay to my daughter Nettle Templeton the sum of THREE HUNDRED ($300.00) DOLLARS when and as demanded by her after the death of my said wife. FOURTH. And in the event my said son Baxter Prevette shall fail, rejsuse or neglect to pay said sum to my said daughter then it is my will that in lien there- of she shall receive and there is hereby devised to her eight acres of land off the southwest corner of my home place, including the present filling station site, the north line of said eight-acre tract tobe a continuation of the south line of my home place westerly to the line of Hobart Weisner. FIFTH. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Le. E. Prevette, my wife, executor of this my last will and testament to execute and carry out same and Svery part thereof according to law and the true weaning and intent of this my said last will ana testanent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the llth day of March, AeD., 1933. _Jacob E. Prevette (S) and Ssabienel at seeres and declared by Jacob E. Prevette, tobe his last wth presence andwe, at his request and in his presence an n he eresenc @ of each other do hereby subscribe our names as attesting witnesses O, the day and year last above written. WITNESSES : J. W. VanHoy Je Pe Watta NORTH CAROLIN A IREDRIT, counpy, li i 2 hereby appoint my son Baxter Prevette as my Executor instead of my oO 6 now deceased to carry out my will hereto attached. WME SgR5 is the 5th day of August 1939 John C. Sha . r Je P, Watt " Jo Ee Prevette Pe ee e } i j F em a i l STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob T i.e Prevette deceased, is exhibited for probate in open court by Baxter Prevette the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and @xamina tion of Ae Le. Lowrance that J. W. VanHoy one of the subscribing witnesses thereto is dead, and it 1s also proved by the oath and examination of J. A. Knox that J, rv. Watt the other subscribing witness thereto it also dead. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of the said A. L. Lowrance that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said J. We VanHOy having often seen hip write, and that the name of the said J. We VanHoy subscribed as a witress tothe said will, is in the handwriting of the said J. W. VanHoy and it is also proved by the @ th and examination of the said J. A. Knox that he is well acquaint ed with the handwritin: of the said J. P. Watt having often seen him write, and that the nameAf the said J. P. Watt subscribed as a witress to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said J. Pp, Watt. A. L. Lowrance Je A. Knox severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 17 day of May, 197. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court, Iredell County 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 Jacob E, Prevette, and the same ig ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 17 day of May, 197. C. G. Smith CTerk Superior Court, Iredell County. North Carolina, Iredell County. A. L. Lowrance, b eing duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the han dwr it ing of Jacob E, Prevette deceased, whose will the attached paper writing, dated the llth day of March, 1933 , purports to be, having often seen hin and that the name of the said Jacob E. Prevette subsorived to said will 1# genuine handwriting of the said Jacob Eg write, in the Prevette,. A. L. Lowrance Subscribed and Sworn to before me - this the 17 day of May, 197. Ce G. Smith ork Superior court r , Cour STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY. A paper writing, purporting tobe a codicill to the last will and testa- ment of Jecob E. Prevette deceased, is exhibitedf or probate in open Court by Baxter Prevette, the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of A. Le Lowrance that John ©. Sterpe one of the subscribing witnesses thereto is dead, and it is also proved by the oath and examination of Je Ae Knox that Je Pe Watt the other subscribing witness thereto is also dead. And it is further proved by the oath and exsmination of the ssid A. L. Lowrance that he 1s well acquainted with the handwriting of the said John C. Sharpe having often seen him write, and that the name of the said John C. Sharpe subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said John C. Sharpe, and t is also proved by the @th and examination of the said J. A. Knox that he is well acquairted with the handwriting of the said J. P. Watt having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. P. Watt subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting of the said J. P. Watt. Je Ae Knox A. L. Lowrance Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 17 day of May, 19,7. Ce. Ge Smith @lerk of Superfor Court, Iredell County. It 1s therefore considered by the court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is a codicil to the Last Will and testament of the said Jacob E. Prevette and the same is ordered to be recorded, and filed. This the 17 day of May, 197. C. &. Smith lerk of Su lor Court none “Tredb ii County. ' PMT Le EM ETE HE ete TE NE ete 5 . * .! : ; , SS ee e ee e . = Pa t t ai e ee e es ae 205 We. Innes St., Salisbury, N.C. July 2, 193. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EUGENE L. SILER I, Eugene L. Siler, being of sound mind, hereby make my last will ang testament, as follows: All mv property, real and personal, I bequeath to my dear wife, Leura Prince Siller, should she outlive me, trusting her to use it for the support of herself and my daughter Ruth Prince Siler. In case I shall outlive my wife, then I bequeath all my property, real and personal, to my daughter Ruth Prince Siler, in case she outlives both her parents. If I should outlive both my wife and daughter, above named, then I iirect that any real or personal property, I may have, at my death, shall be given to my dw ghter Ruth's child, if any, or be equally divided among her child- ren, should she have more than one. If I should outlive my wife & da ghter, above named, and she should have no heirs, then I direct that my property, real and personal, shall at my death, be given to my daughter Florence (Mrs. Je Ce England, 101 E. Texas Ave., Knoxville, Tenn.), or, in case of her previous death, be equally divided among her 5 children, or so many of them as shall then be living. In case my wife and two daughters and the children of my daughters (my grandchildren) should all die before I am taken then I direct that property I may die seized of, shall be equally divided between the two Orphanages: Synod's Orphans! Home at Barium Springs, N. Ce and The Mountain Orphanage near Black Mountain, Ne Ce —__Eugene L. Siler ; Personally appeared before me Eugene L. Siler, and, on oath azo, tees the above instrument was written by himself and signed in his own near Notary Publie (SEAL) Ruth Prince Siler, Salisbury, N.C. July 2, 194i. My Commission expires October 10th, 1935. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will andtestament of Eugene L. Silier deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Mrse Ruth Siler Johnsmn the executor therein named; and it is there- upon proved by the oath and examination of J. P. Johnston, that bhe said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, (lodged in the hand of J. P. Johnston, (in his safety deposit box) for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: O. Le Turner, Clyde Re Hunter and Mrs. George R. Eaton, that they are acquainted with the handwriting bf the said Eugene L. Siler, having often seen him write, and verily belive that the name of the said Eugene L. Siler subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Eugene L. Siler. 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 Eugene L. Siler. Je Ps Johnston (Seal) O. Le Turrer (Seal) Clyde R. Hunter (Seal) Mrs. George R. Eaton (Seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7 day of May, AeD., tia Store rk superior court. NORTH C AROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk. it 1s therefore, cons M ered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing and every part thereof, is the last will andtestament of Eugene L. Siler deceased, ami the same with the foregoing examination arn thiscertificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 7 day of May, AsD., 197. Ce Ge Smith “Clerk Superfor Court. ESE Tt WG eth seth tate dedi te ett Se ei Be ae Ee EE Be Se ete et J. Cain to be his last will request and in presence do Joyner Joyner matter ’ matter of the W411 j Cain, leceased, o" ne paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of ‘e Je Gain deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersigned, clerk if the guperto Ourt ; r ‘per+or court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by P. D. Cain one of the executors the in named r , rein na ead, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath and examin: maf n¢ xamination of Dorman Joymer one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of J T ve Re JOymer ag following: - Dror 4X) LREDE LL CO NTY : “at . Dorman ’ Joyner, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is & sudsoribiné witness to the said nar 3 paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last wilt and testament of ® ve C Ae J fin and that he saw A. J. Cain execute this writing ag his last will and testament d and that affilant om attested it in the presence and A. Je Cain request of said A, J. « ; me “e Gain, deceased; and at the time of its execution was, in affiant's ontni- Pinion, of souna mind and Gisposing memory. Affiant further Swears that J, kK ’ * Joyne . yner the other Subseribing witness to said will, signed the in the presence of Re Joyner is now cead. and sworn to before me, of May, 191 Court of +2 Wallace, of Je Re Joyner, orting to be the last will ied, dated the 5 day of June said J handwriting of the said J. KR. affiant Uy 9 +2 T , vOoyner, juairnted with the handwriting of A. aperwriting, that the name of handwriting of the Subscribed and sworn to thereupon it is considered and paper writing and every part thereof is the dated the 15 day of June, ad ju v last and testamen R Tax — la Re Yoyner subscribed and Je Cain deceasec, urports to inscribed m eo) Te. Ge Wallace Ce Clerk > court that the iged by will and testanent of A. J 3 4 aac : . . ceceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing and this cert de recorded and filed. This 7 day of June, 19),7. Wee TERE Te ete TE te tb te Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court o said Cain ficate, ; Marshal ,A county an nereto at ly existence Vv e nce Jacob Stewa . Q 7 T + won aters and vac oLeWwa)r oses and smoot on the South 1G Se Ratledge known as the “Home Pract"; lar a Lanec ~ formerly) on the East: F. H. Lanier on the 72 acres more or less and known bequeath to my brother A. D. Ratledge kitchen furniture, farming implements and personal property of every cescription stein wiles a t 1s considered and adj absolute forever, iting and every part thereof is the and brother- ( very par r is constitute and appoint my trusted friend leceased, and it is ordered mu ty lawful executor to all intents and purposes to f : B 3 as dad and inc testament according to the true intent and meaning recorded « Svery part + [ 3 206) fay 9),7 and clanse thereof- hereby declaring utterly void all : a rah torre wills and testaments b me heretofore made +e Smith ‘ ‘ i mace Clerk Suvertor Cou In witness Tt irtialtesscicict whereas » hy nt : whereof, I, the said Marshall +. Ratledge, do hereunto set my hand and 4 his +t} ¥ i. & 8é al, this he 4rq day oft August, 1939. Marshall G. Ratledge Slened, seala. D1 a 9G, Sealed, published and declared by the said Marshall G. Rat ledge his last will a: J testament in the presence of us who at his request and in ls presence and tn +! , » 7 Eh@ presence of enact other do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto, Virginia Waters Mocksville, Jacob Stewart ’ mOcksville, VON te S ¢ a z ri © > G 3 © ~ o mi : = SA 1 ; - ‘ : x w ® » © é — rs , 4 ™” - » 4 c D on oJ 4 e - ” . ns q . . ? cj =: 3 a ‘ 5 ” 4 4 od « ot « 4 Ma 4 - S. 4 ~ < ( & : + g - - . ‘ = a _ mt © $4 . = z os D 4 oy + fa + , © c t . — r + a 2 et v j ever >> © “4 hM ot © C - CS — Sa c ¢ co ; + 5 ' * & c © T oT et “* ba wa et ~ © > @ x2 ) a ~s : & o s. - » nm S ‘ n ep ) ~ 2 b. n $. Se a a — lor ‘ey ive T * {SLaL } 9 Le lare yr'r j © p> mS oS ~ : < ¢ a © >» Sa ct © - my wi fa Cy Gertrude Fraley “ray, to my wife, Gertrude Fraley livided equally between : and my individed interest in my home place, &t sty Of Statesville, fter set North Carolina, in fee simple, Gray shall have full power cart thereof, by proceeds therefrom adsolute own said property, or the legal or eqyitable eiEie), 1 a if she leaves nc the purchaser in 2 I roceeadcs estate of Gertrude sver to the Trustees of Bethany Church, Iredell in any manner they se a Mary Lee Gray, shall have power right to mortga convey the interest devised to her in the jescribed property, or any thereof, provisions of this Will, by mortgage, deed of trust, or deed, in fee simple, and to have the proceeds therefrom absolutely, to do with, and use, as she sees fit. D. In the event that my dw phter, Mery Lee Gray, shall own the interest devised to her in the above described property, or any part thereof (either the legal or equitable title), at the time of her death, the same shall go #s follows: and any interest in said property that she may receive uncer the term i) Ni16, Gertry Fra v Grey hall have full power ana right to rtgage, sell and convey the ‘evised to her in the above described property Or any > 1 o <8 f perty, o7 n pert thereof, ano any interest in said property that may 6° to ar rl hereinafter contained, by mortgaze, deed of trust, or deem ha we , , 186 ‘ve the proceeds therefrom absolutely, to do with, and us% the ™ wit ny : l at my wife, Gertrude Fraley Gray, shall own the 8 ww t snverest leviser ‘ n the above described property (either the legal oF eqailtable title oo : oe at the time of her jeath, then the same shell zo 88 follows: A ° T omy la » te ee 1A | er Mv , Oe t ' » Mary Lee Gray, if living, tn fee simple, excep &s herelnafter set forth; if Mary Lee Gray leaves issue eurviving her, then to such issue in fee simple, If Mary Lee Gray dies before my wife, lee Gray Gertrude Fraley Gray, and Mary leaves no issue surviving her, then the interest devised to Mary Lee Gray { "said property shall go to my wife, Gertrude Fraley Gray, in fee simple, except as hereinafter set forth. ‘y wife, Gertrude Fraley Gray, shall have full power and right to mortgage, 8@]1]1 ana in fee sim 8665 fit, ®quitable title ) iple, and to have the proceeds absolutely, to do with, and use, as she but if she owns said property or any part thereof (either the legal or at the time of her death, then said property shall be sold and convey the same, or any pert thereof, by mortgage, deed of trust, or deed, I ayment eal administratior interest of be affected in any assinz of said appointmen the devisee owning said property at have hereunto + , ~ . 1 be liable for the payment of ell and cost of administration in property at her death. residue of my real estate and personal property, =. eer iia. : ; 7 ' ; a vherever situate, I give, devise and bequeath, in fee : il to h will and testament Nsolut y 2 bie de “ ‘ y . . ‘ : . solutel » to m\ wife, tertrude Fraley Gre : and my dev ‘hter, Mary na nn rice ' the presence of one other have subsertb: } WutAarA ‘ ‘ ; e divided equasly between them, 4 nominate and a) I oint my wife, jertrude Fraley iYayy ana day iter ary Le a ry , ’ ‘ © vray, Executrixes of this my last Will and Testa@ ent, with f ‘ 3 full power and antharite ‘ ' whority to carry out all the terms and provisions hereof, and I direct that thev not u,- ; , ey not be required to give any bond. r eal James Gillespie Gray, have set my hand om to the fore roin Wi} . Going Will contained on four sheets of paper, at the bottom of each of which + have on this also \ > t Y written my ame, at Statesville, State of North Carolin, . , h Aay the 26th day of January, fa i . /3f James Gillespie Gra (SEAL) perior 2 ° wu Clerk NOY w Vi. i me I nr 45 2 Sit 0 oe UE eS Oe cn a te a I Oy TN R ge e my la wo r ee Ta ss s po m e 7 « . i. i o + . ~ + i ¢ po 5 ¢ C + . q ‘ + e e $ q + C ¢ 8 + ; 0 YG $ + . > 4 a 4 2, ot 45 Oo - é ~ = C q - 2 + ‘ oS . wd ; ct - MH + ¢ j ~ > . + 4 ; 2 rs 4 + 4 $ + uy ereo;t ant res a ” st ma & ana 6en ¥ Omnoauw sa - G 4 ® t ‘ - t> ‘ e ‘ ‘ © ; — ~ c Po s “ a 4 4 e A aay 4 revs £ 1nd 7 my Ul here I have sof, ara we ne] aoad arn and declared as and shed abi: pi sea led, b nad uned, ' wwe de saat uest, ” his re , - Ave eB * ) wh resence, y . our in testator, named D0 ve ha t wT a theretoe as witnesses names d our L gnex ‘ a & other eacn anf + . ice Yr “es Johnsto bi + & Ce Cle: rn Ve d mind anc mih List publis follows, ’ OLIVA [IN THE SUPERIOR COURT -Before ringt money e out of the i he M ' he M ' of the Will of L. Ash, Deceased. here ina fter 4A La DF ff my Lxecutor “6 paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will end “nd Codicil of L. Ash deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk a ha > } . ; . SNE . bequeath to my brother, Joseph Ash, the sum of ° f t} ert ; wrsor Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Louise M. Ash, the id in cag} ‘ levat : ° “265 vee therein na 3 - ” + } v4n named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the and remainder of my property of whatever 0 ath « ny prop J ind examination of John Ae Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing witnessés Cévise and bequeath to my beloved wife, thereto, @8 follows Ows: Simple at forever. WIS AR “ THR wo & or . au IRETELL COUNTY. Ae Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and says, and each ¢ h for himself and herself Ceposes and says, thet they are subscribing witnesses ive, devise and 3 ten years examinetion i shen the reel estate is to iereby Ifill end Testament, Iredell County. 10 intent and made and I do herst ublic or to make all necessary transfers, deeds incefeasible title to the purchaser the said James Sidney Moore, County aforesaid, being of seal, this the 2th day of November, uncertainty of life, do James W111 and Testament in manner oa ll e ce e 2 Slened, sealed, published and declared +r } } + ’ “9 be his last Will and Testament in the presence 48 presence ehd in the pi ; er. othe do Witnesses, Sh ro t e : . +. 1 of = + c+ te ¢ $7 tive my body a suitable pur ial : John A. Scott, Statesvis reasonable evr ‘ 3 . i ee aio Ceataayu a Ne C ierefor, together with all my other just debts, Hessie Blanve ), Statesville, ve any Ou of t} “Ine mic) + ; ! , 9 first mondés that may come into his hands available for that purpose. I give and bequeath vO my son, Harry Boyd Moore, all my personal broperty, if he survives m6 . does not survive me, the same to be divided equa v share ny) } queally, share and share elike, in kind or in money, among my surviving grend- children at the date of ty death. af -f eret.on ereu set my hand a) 68 , E ‘ANGULO! 1 this certifics orded emes wiar James Sidney Moois by the sald Je "{dney | . ament 4 the presence of i pre eash other, John Ae Scott mo lessie Blankenship nee is exhibited sor therein named; and it is thereupon proved Ke Hunter, that the said will was found among papers and effect, for after his death. And it is further proved by Oath and examinatior a} xamination of three competent and credible pitnesses, to-wit: nn}, * W T p linberry, F. T, oftin and C. B. “yers, that they are acquainted with the nandwriting of thd sata w. De. Hur er, having often seen him write and verily lieve thet the name o } A me of the said W. D, Hunter subscribed to the said will, ang. th8 aid will itself, and every vn, } " , Cvery part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Me " Hunter. , Pr proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned w itr esse 8 t f r’ Y 3 renere Y n ‘3 ’ iat ve Sailr And Ww v Ow to the ac \ ; ti Aj Ls @oner A | j k 10 : the said W. D, Hunter. Clyde R. Hunter (SEAL) __ (SEAL) (SEAL) C. B. Winberry Ce. Be Myers (seat) F. T. Ioftin ‘ wor +e ‘eyerally sworn tc Mrs. “atilda Mayberry, mind and memory, but considering make and declare this my and codicils heretofore made I. I direct that my Executo hereinafter named, coming into his hands, pay all my just debts, includine expenses, anc shall then place a suitable monument to my grave. ITEM II. At this time, I am the owner of the following described real (a). Aw 1-3/, acre tract of land in New Hope Township, Iredell] County, North verolina, adjoining 0. B. Mayberry and Hemp Bustle, and being inherited by me from my nother, Nancy Mayberry. (ob). A lot on Lackey Street, outside the City limits of the City of Statesville, North Carolina. I hereby sive, devise, and bequmth the above described real estate, and a ll other real estate that I may own at the time of my death, in fee simple, to my th Lla , roe children, Mrs. Myrtle Lowe, Mrs. Leva Harrington, and J. S. Redman, to be divided ®quelly between them. ITEM III. I give and bequeath all of my personal property, of any and ever / . y kind, and wherever situate, to my three children, Mrs. Myrtle Lowe, “rs. leva Yarrin- “trington, and J. S. Redman, absolute}y, the same to be divided equally betwaey them, re ulred to a anor) re rh * iyberry, in a ibey wir (Y f do bequeath to my wife, a hat > chars and possessions, of whatever cn . — } T © hav which I may have . a testament ol event that my wife, . a? 3 noaatir ’_ + he t ] it ; J - Oo } ‘s) . ‘ i of surviving shall be either physically or ment Nrse Matiles Mayber V» Deceased. > mt Lou Weaver Godbey, 111 I bequeath all property and money I possess to mj I ‘ i paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the Last WwW { and to Margaret's mother, Myra Albri¢i of } TSe Matil la Ma y berry deceased, is exhibited be fore the under Karle William Godbey of the Superior Court of Iredell County, Na th Carolina, by Je 5» | C ame e 4 he a ere ra x pr t there 3 6 ; utor therein né& med, nd th ar upon the Oo] Lowin ; 00 Khex sof “7 riding oe th and e amination of Monroe Adams and C. B. Winberry, the subse witnesses thereto, as follows: a vtATE OF JRTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA, LREDELL COUNTY SUPERIOR Go IRT. Monroe Adams and Cc 36 Winberr a Gepose and sayy * Pas “Mn nd C, } “inderry being duly sworn, depose | | ca | | ; ; . id A paper-writing, without subscribing witnesses, Gated loth day , eacn for himself @époses and S@ays, that he is a subscribing witness to the 84 . ; eee 19365 purpor , GC o the Last Will and Testament — ' f » purporting to be a codic péper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament © “Ps. Matilda Ma yt erry, rr ; ! his wr t ee as her , / . » & dicil oo Tee t “pen proved by the oath and exemination of Rebecca Jeffress that the said co n estament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the reques oe See or ete ° the Will was found among the valuable papers andeffects of E after hia danth, y id wayberry Jeceased; and that at the time of its execution 88 woe . three Mg. Matilde Maybe And it is further proved by the oath and examination of we ; , ! "eA WT YY Suva ST Se ST esttant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing ae memory. ‘yotent , . Hines, and Rebecca and creditable witnesses, to-wit; S. Ne Cooper, *. T ’ ee ———... Jeffress, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the saia Earle Willian Godbey, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the saig Earle William Godbey, subscribed to the said codicil to the Will, ana the said codices) to the Will itself, and every part thereof, is in the genuine handwriting of the saic Earle William Godbey. 4nd it is further proved, by the evidence of the three last named witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the ACquaintanges of the said Earle Willian Godpey. Where Codicil to Will was found: P. T. Hines /s/ Rebecca Jeffress /s/ S. N. Cooper /s/ Rebecca Jeffress /s/ Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29th day of October, 1941. J. P. Shore /s/ erk oO © Superior Court of Guilford County And thereupon it is 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 Earle William Godbey, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 29th day of October, 191 J. P. Shore /a/ Llerk of the Superior Court of Guil@ord County PROBATE OF HOLOGRAPH WILL STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. GUILFORD COUNTY A paper-writing, without subscribing witnesses, dated 15th day of December, 1934, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Earle William Godbey, deceased, ts exhibited in open Court by Rebecca Jeffress; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Rebecca Jeffress that the seid Will was found among the valuable papers and effects of Earle Willlam Godbey after his death. nd it is further proved by the oath and examim tion of three competent and creditable witness” Fo-wit, S+ Ne Cooper, P, T. Hines, and Rebecca Jeffress, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Earle William Godbey, having often seen him witte, And wertly delieve that the name of the said Karle William Godbey, subscribed to th © said Will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the qu hand néwriting of the said Earle Williem Godbey, And it f# further proved, by th evid Snoe of the three last named witnesses, that the said handwriting 1s generally known to the acquaintances of the eeid Earle William Godbey. where Will waa found: P. P. Hines ee /s/ rebecca Jeffress _/s/ S. N. Cooper /s/ Rebecca Jeffress /s/ severally subseribed and sworn to before we, this 29th day of October, 19k1. J. P. Shore 8 @ Superior Court of Guilford County erK O 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 Earle William Godbey, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 29th day of October, 191 Je ©, Shore /s/ Clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT GUILFORD COUNTY TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME - GREETING: I, C. S. Lambeth, Ass't. Clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County, State of North Carolina, do hereby certify the attached (Three sheets) tobe a true copy of the Last Will and Testament of Earle William Godbey together with Codicil thereto and Probate thereon, as the same is taken from and compared with the original filed in this office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official DONE IN OFFICE AT GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, THIS THE THIRTIETH DAY OF JULY 197. C. S. Lambeth Kasistant Clerk of the Superfor Court Guilford County, North Carolina. Pete Beth te tb ak He ESE Ee Se ete dee tb aE te ie Sete te 7172 ‘Ma 3268 OLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAR I Y ' D UNTY. In the Superior Court - Before the Clerk. I, S. H. Kunkle of the State end County aforesaid, do hereby make and ' The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and declare this to be my last will and testament as follows; testament of S. H, Kunkle deceased, ise xhibited before the undersigned Clerk of item One: My Executrix or Executor herein after named, shall pay funera] the superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by (Mrs) Florence J. Kunkle, expenses and any other just debts I owe as soon as practical after my death ont ; the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by of the first moneys available for that purpose. F the oath and examination of John A. Scott and R. M. Lazenby, the subscribing Item Two: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Florence Yenette Kunkle, witnesses thereto, as rollows: if she survives me, all money on hand or in the bank at my death, after paying said NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. debts and expenses, to be hers absolutely to do as she pleases with, and also al} John A. scott and R. M. Lazenby being duly sworn, depose and say, and each Government Bonds I own at my death. for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- Item Three: I hereby give. devise and bequesth all the rest and remainder writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of S. H. Kunkle, of my property both real and personal of whatever kind and wherever located unto | and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that | my said wife Florence Jenette Kunkle for her natural life, and after her death to : affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said o. H. Kunkle deceased; my $wo sons A. B. Kunkle and RE. H, Kunkle, equally share and share alike in fee and that at the time of its execution said S. H. Kunkle was, in affiant's opinion, simple and absolutely. ; of sound mind and disposing memory. Item Four: I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Florence Jenetta . John A. Scott __ Kunkle, if she survives me, to be Executrix of this my last will and testament, Re M. Lazenby to serve without compensation for her services as such and in the event of her eG Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 5th day of August, 1947. Geath before she has qualified or completed the administration of my estate, I ae ee Sane sede iSunt v. constitute and appoint myson, E. H. Kunkle as Executor, in her place and stead. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said In either event I auth orize and empower m aid E i E tor to sell and : P 7% Zeoutriz or Sxecu paper-writing and every part thereof is the kb st will and testament of S. H. Kunkle, property, real or personal, at private sale, public auction, without any Court deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this order as she may think best, and to make all necessary deed and conveyances to certificate, be recorded and filed. convey land in fee simple, and personal property absolutely, for cash or upon This 5th day of August, 197. terms approved by her. “to C. Ge Smith IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 2. the said . Kunkle, have hereunto set my hand ; Clerk Superior Court Iredell unty. 3 and affixed my seal this the 11th day of August, 19). JRO: oa py ermmignoims mma S. H. Kunkle SEAL Signed, sealed, published and da s by S. H. Kunkle to be his last ma in the presence of us who at his request nd in 1 his presence and in the presence of each other heret ailthcees. © affix our names ag John A. Scott Re Me Lazenby 2 . pry re ? ane CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT a DELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR cour? IREDELL IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK ig A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of Argiro Tsumas, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF Court by George Tsumas; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of ARGIRO TSUMAS, Deceased. : George Tsumas that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects of This matter coming on to be heard before the under Signed Clerk of the Argiro Tsumas after her death, viz: in her pocketbook wherein she had money and Superior Court, and a paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to jewelry. be the last will and t Z 8 n estament of Argiro Tsumas, deceased, having been exhibited And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and for probate, and it appearti that said purported last t ng purp st will and testament is credible witnesses, namely: James Gregory; Apostolus Georgiou and Peter Tsumas, that written in the G i ; Greek Language; and James Gregory, Apostolus Georgiou and Peter they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Argiro Tsumas, having often Tsumas having pe & personally appeared before the Glerk and being duly sworn, each for seen her write, and verily believe that the name of the said Argiro Tsumas subscribed himself, says that they are able to read S G y » write and speak both English and Greek to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the hand- and that the following 1s a true and correct translation of the attached paper iting of the said Argiro Taumas writir > : writing. ! And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, "Raleigh, N. C. j July 18, 197 that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said Argiro i I, your wife, Argiro G. Tsumas, am sick and because the property is in ny aeRGe name I think it will be best to turn the property over to you +-houses and lots and James Gregory (SEAL) the rest, bonds and anything else in my name. Also my clothing to dispose of in Apostolus Georgia ( SEAL) the way you think best. I am willing everything to you.” Peter Tsumas (SEAL) George Tsumas (SEAL ) Your wife, Sachin teamed Severally sworn to and subscribed before And said witnesses further say that Arigiro Tsumas was the wife of Georg? en ee ee ey SF Ane, EBs, BHT Martha D. Parker Deputy Tsumas. : Clerk Supertor Court Iredell County James Gregory (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA Apostolus Geepiou (SEAL) ; TREDELL COUNTY. Peter Tsaumas _{SEAL) 5 It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Vourt that the said paper Severally sworn to and writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Argiro Tseumas, subscribed before me this the lth day of August, 19) | deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are . qs ordered to be recorded and filed. Martha D. Parke Deputy Clerk Supertor Court This the lkth day of August, A-D., 19)7- C. Ge Smith Glerk Superlor Court Meth Seth Sete ae th te tb te at Hb ae SE eae He ae SE ae ae Se dere tet MINNIE MILLSAPS MURPHY NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Minnie Millsaps Murphy, 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 all wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me. ITEM ONE, My executor, 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 of my just debts, out of the first money that may come into the hands of my executor belonging to my estate ITEM TWO. I devise and bequeath to my beloved husband, William Dudley Murphy, all of my property, real, personal and mixed, to be his in fee simple absolute. {TEM THREE. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved husband, William Dudley Mmrphy, my 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 cause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments heretofore made by me. In witness whereof, I, the said Minnie Millsaps Murphy, do hereunto set my hand and seal, to this my last will and testament, this the 10th day of September, 1938, Minnie Millsaps Murphy (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Minnie Millsaps Murphy to be her last will and testament in our presence, who at her request and in her Presence, and in the presence of each other, do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto, This the 10th day of September, 1938, Witness Neil s, Sowers Residing at Statesville, N. C, Wit ness T. S. White Residing at Statesville, N. C. LINA NORTH CAR In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Minnie Mills@ s Murphy, Deceased. {The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Minnie Millsaps Murphy deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by W. D. Murphy, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of ‘eil S, Sowers and T. S. White, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as followd: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Neil 8. Sowers and T. S. White 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Minnie Millsaps Murphy, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Minnie Millsaps Murphy deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Minnie Millsaps Murphy was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Neil 3&3. Sowers T. S. White Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29 day of August, 197. Ce. Ge smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- witing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Minnie Millsaps Murphy, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate,be recorded and filed. This 29 day of August, 1917. C. G. Smith Clerk Supertor Court of Iredell County. eT th tee Ea ete eee ae te ete te ett He ee a - s ws og = in t e n 7 re e SE IN . n+ ma e + > se ea e <i si n m i n a t i t e s <a me a — No. 3271 North Carolina, Iredeil County. I, John N. Summers, of t he fore said county and state being of sound mind but considering the uncertintly of my lastly existence, do make and declare this my Last Will and Testament: First. My Executor herein after named shal] give my body a decent »b ourtal, Suitable to the wishes of my friends and reaitiveties and pay all furnel expenses » together with all my just debts, out of the first monéys wich may come tn to his hands, beloing to my estate: second: I give and devise to my three children, namely Geneva Moose Summers, Percy Hall Summers, Ramond Mott Summers, in fee elmple a track of land in Sharpe sburg Township Iredeil County, joining the lands of C. S. Summers on the east A. L. Ryon on the West and others, containing 9 acres more or less, being the tract wich { purchased of Sam Fowler, I hereby by consitute and appoint my son. Ramond Mott Summers my lawful Executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my Last will testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same and ever part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and Geclaring utterly void all other Wills Testaments by me heretofore made, I Witness Whereof, I, the said John N. Summers do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 16 day of December, 1931. J. N. Summers (SEAL) Signed and sealed published and declared by the said John N. Summers to be his lest Will Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence (and in the presence of e ach other) do subscribe our names &s witnesses thereto. C. E. Jones W. B. Melelland NORTH CAROLIN A, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUN Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of John N, The Summers, deceased. paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of John N, Summers deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the Superior court of Iredel} County ’ North Carolina, by the executor there ’ in named, a : » 4nd thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. B. Melel) &nd one the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of C. E. Jones, *8 following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: w. Be. MeLelland, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is subscribing peuiene to She Onte FARM writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of John N. Summers and that he saw John N. Summers execute this writing as nis last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of sac Jom N. Summers, deceased; and at the time of its execution said John N. Summers was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. affiant further swears that C. E. Jones the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as & witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said C. E. Jones is now dead. W. B. McLelland Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 11 day of September, 19),7. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredeil County. NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. De Ne Melelland, being duly sworn, deposés and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of C. E. Jones, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John N. Summers ceceased, which 1s hereto attached, dated the 16 day of December 1931, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said C. E. Jones subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the seid C. E. Jones; and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of John N. Summers deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 16 day of December 1931, purports to be, afil having often seen him wkite, and that the name of the said John N. Summers subscribed Hit har b ¥ to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said John N. Summers . D. Ne. McLelland Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 8 day of September, 19)7. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it 1s considered and adjw ged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of John N, Summers deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 10 day of September, 197. C. Ge. Smith erk Superior Court. ETE h ae Hove Mea ede 1b EE ETE TE aE IE ik Sea aE ae Oe tee ete No. 3272 State of North Carolina. Iredell County. I, agnes Louise Srady, of the State and County aforesaid, being of souna mind and memory, but realizing the uncertainty of life and wishing to make &@ dls tribution of my property at my death, do hereby make, published ana declare thig to by my last W1ll and Testament as follows: Item I. My Executor, hereinsefter named, shall give my body a suitable Christian burial and pay the reasonable expenses therefor, together with any other Just debts that I may owe at the time of my demise, &s soon as practical after my death. If there are sufficient funds in my general estate, without resorting to a sale of the property hereinafter specifically devised or bequeathed, then and only then, my Executor shall pay out of the general funds of my estate all Inheritance or Estate Taxes that may be levied against any item passing under this will, or any codicil to it, by reason of my death, eitler by the Federal Government or by the State Government. Item 2. I give, devise and bequeath unto my brother, James A. Brady, of Statesville, Ne C. all of my stock in and right to the busire ss conducted at Statesville, N. C. under the name and style of Brady Printing Company, and all of my right, title and interest in the real estate which it occupies as a business home, located on the North side of West Broad Street, in the City of Statesville, and described in @ deed made to my father, J. A. Brady, and R. R. Clark. Item 4. I give, devise and bequeath unto my brother, Wm. R. Brady, of Statesville, Ne Co, for and during the balame of his natural life, my undivided share and interest in the home place at the intersection of Race Street and West End Avenue, in the City of Statesville, I do not wish to make it impossible to sell the home place sné I hereby expressly authorize and empower the sald Wm. R. Brady, notwithstanding tl fact that the estate conveyed to him is less than a fee simple title, to sell am convey by @ good and sufficient Geed in fee simple, the interest in said property hereby bequeathed to him, tf it should deem to him to be advisable and necessary to do so, in his own sole discretion and the purchaser shall take the title in fee simple, but thet portion of the proceeds arising from the sale of said property °Y the said Wm. R. Brady that represents my ownership therein, shall, upon 4 gale, be set aside and Place in trust with my vrother ’ as Trustee, Ue James A. Brady, of statesville, ® é with the right on his part to invest the same in his sole discretion, * to use the income for or pay over to my brother, Wm. R. Brady, for the balance of his lifetime, If my brother, in said Wn. RK, Brady, after the sale of said interest rty, should become physically or mentally incapacitated and incapable of self- prope ’ support of if he should suffer from long and expensive illness, then my said Trustee shall have the right, in his sole discretion, to use so much of the principal of said fund as he thinks necessary, for William's comfort and wellbeing and if, at nis, William's death, any should remain of said fund, it is to be divided equally share and share alike, among my then surviting nephews and nieces, to be theirs absolutely. Item l. I give, devise and bequeath unto my sister, Mrs. Margaret Brady Page, now of Cismont, Va., any automobile that I may own at the time of my death and a house and lot located in Poplar Branch colored suburb of the City of Statesville, which ts the property that I acquired from Brady Printing Company, to be hers absolutely and in fee simple. Item 5. I give, devise and bequeath all of my personal effects, jewelry, clothing, and articles of adornment and bric-a-brac, personal furniture and household furnish- ings, silverware and china, luggage, etc. unto my sister, Mrs. Margaret Brady Pages and my brother, James A. Brady, to be disposed of and divided by them among certain relatives and friends, in accordance with a written memorandum which + will prepare and make available for their guidance, but in the event no such memorandum is located, then it shall be divided as they, in their sole discretion, think best. Item 6. I give and bequeath unto my brother, Frank Brady, of Houston, Texas, the sum of ONE HUNDREDMOLLARS (§100.00). Item 7. All the rest and remainder of my property, of whatever kind and nature and wherever situated, 4 give, devise and bequeath absolutely and outright unto my brother, John Harper Brady, now of Chattanooga, Tenn., to be his absolutely. Item &,. I hereby constitute and appoint my brother, James A. Brady, as Executor of this my last Will and Testament, to execute the same, and every part thereof, “ccording to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. I do specifically authorize my said Executor, in the settlement of my estate, to sell any property, real or personaly, that it may be necessary to sell, at either public or private sale, for cash or upon terms approved by him, nd without any court order and to make all necessary deeds, transfers, conveyances, ete. and it may be necessary in order to convey the title to the property so sold to the purchaser, or purchasers, by a fee simple title as to any real property 80 80ld and the absolute title to any personal property sold. I request that no bond be required of my Executor, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Agnes Louise Brady, do hereunto get » y hand and seal, this Dec. 28th, 19)). Agnes Ioutse Brady, (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Agnés Louise Brady ’ to be her last Wili and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and tn her presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our nameg ag witnesses. Hessie Blankenship North Carolina Iredell County. I, Agnes Louise Brady of the State and county aforesaid, do hereby make and declare this to be a codicil to my last will and testament, dated December eoth, 19i;, 1n all other regpects affirming and ratifying said last will and testament save only: ITEM ONE: [ hereby revoke and declare utterly null and void Item Seven of said last Will and Testament, and in lieu of the provisions therein madé, I do give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property, of whatever kind and nature, unto my sister, Mrs. Margaret Brady Pace, of Cismont, Va., to be hers absolutely, except that the sum of One Hundred Dollars therefrom is tobe paid to my brother, John Harper Brady. N WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Agnes Iouise Brady, have hereurto set my hand and seal, this September 5th, 1916. Agnes Louise Brady, (SEAL) Witne sses: John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA, In the § ~ the Clerk. IREDELL county. I @ Superior Court-Before th In the Matter of the Will of Agnes Louige Brady, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament and Codicil of Aghes Louise Brady, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the- iy Superior Court of Iredell County, North Caroline, by A. Brady, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, ‘M subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depo se and gay, and each himself and herself deposes and says ’ that he (she) is a gubsoribing witness to the said paper “writing now shown him (her) purporting to be the last will and testament ana Codicil thereto of Agnes Louise Brady, and that he (she) saw her ex ecute this writing as herlest will and testament and Codicil thereto, ; that affient attested it in the presence and at the request of said Agnes and ~ ise Brady deceased; and in the presence of the other subscribing witness thereto Lou 4 that at the time of its execution said Agnes Louise Brady was, in affiant's and opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. _Jame s Ae Brady, Lixecutor Hessie Slankenship John Ae. Scott Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th day of September, C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. 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 and Codicil thereto of Agnes Louise Brady, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, wth the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 9th day of September, 197. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of TredellI County. De ee ei a ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ed Yo. 3273 North Carolina. Iredell County. I, Mary Elizabeth Adams, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but mindful of the uncertainty of life, do hereby make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament as follows: Item 1. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay any debts that I may owe at the date of my death as soon as practical thereafter. I wish a simple, but unpretentious, burial, with only a plain, neat casket and my grave to be marked with a plain marble slab, Item 2. I give, devise ani bequeath unto my beloved husband, T. LIeland Adams, for and during the balance of his natural life, all of my property real and personal, to be his, with full control during the balance of his life and at his death, that which remains to be disposed of as follows: (a). I give and bequeath unto my son, Wm. E. Adams, the walnut bedstead “nd old styled dresser in his room, the library table in my room, the dresser with the large mirror, the sideboagd, the knitted bedspread (large squares), together "ith pillows and mattresses for two beds and one-Balf of the quilts and comforts. Also my stiver mutter knife and the smallest of the teaspoons. (bo). I give and bequeath unto my son, James Hall Adams, my corner cup- board, the secretary in my room, the library table in his room, the four post er poplar bed now in my room, the old style four poster walnut bedstead that wag my mother's, a vanity Gresser, sitting room furniture, dining room and kitchen furnt- ture, together with all of my silverware, except that hereinafter bequeathed to my dauzhter-in-law, Mary Adams. (c). I give and bequeath unto my daughter-in-law, Mary Adams, Janes! wife, my silver knives end forks. (b). I give, devise ani bequeath unto my son, James Hall Adams, one hundred acres, more or less, of the home place in Bethany Township, to include the dwelling house and 411 buildings and the remaining sixty acres, more or less, I give, devise and bequeath unto my son, Wm. E. Adams, the said division to be made by them upon approximately the following lines so as to lay off the 60 acres. Beginning at a stone, corner of the John and William Dunlap farms in my nortern line, and running thence South approximately 100 yards, to a switched hickory treet in the side of the road; thence East and paralle2 with my North line, to the center of a gulley; thence Southward and Southeastward in a line following the center of the gulley and beyond it, to the center of the creek, in such & way that che timbered lanis on the south end of the place are approximately divided equally; thence East with my South line, to the eastern edge of my farm; thence North with the eastern boundary line of my farm, to a hickory tree corner; thence “est to the beginning and estimated to contain not less than 60 nor more than 62 acres, the said tract of land is tobe surveyed and corners established and calls and Cistances given by a surveyor, efter which mutual quit claim deeds shall be — by James to William and William to James for the respective tracts willed 16M. (e). «ll the rest and remainder of my property, real or personal, of whatever kind and wherever situated, I give, devise and bequeath, equally, share and share alike, to my two sons, William E. Adams, and James Hell Acams, to be theirs absolutely. Item 46 it 1s my desire that my husband shall have the right, in the ordinary Course of business, tosell, exchange or replace any of the articles of personsl property bequeathed him for life that maybe necessary to replace due to wear end tear, with the understanding that any replacements or substitutions shall take the place of the originals, Item }. I hereby constitute and @ppoint my said husband, T. Leland Adams, Executor of thi 4 s my last Will ana Testament, to execute the same and every part thereof, accordl hg to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other wills by mé heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, my hand and seal, the said Mary Elizabeth Adams, do hereunto set this the 7th day of September, 193g. Mary Elizabeth Adams (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mary Hlizabeth Adams r last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request and o be he 5 resence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names in her p as witnesses. John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT-before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY aa 6 In the Matter of the Will of Mary Elizabeth Adams, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Elizabeth Adams deceased, is exhibited before the undersi.cned Clerk of the gupertor Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Wm. E. Adams & Jas. 4. Adams, beneficiary therein nared, and thereupon the following proof there- of 1s taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Elizabeth Adams, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of seid Mary Elizabeth Adams deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Mary Elizabeth Adams, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Hessie Blankenship _ John A. Scott Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 13th day of September, Ce Ge Smith Olerk Superfor Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said Peper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mary Elizabeth Adams, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 13th day of September, 197. Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. Sh ie Bete Toth He th sete se eae te te HE de GEE Te eae Te te Sete Hh 1b te tb Hh te te OUR WILL anc Mittie Z West, We, J. He. West,/do will Effie West Clark and children the house and ot on Alexander Street, with (75) Seventy-five feet front on Alexander, beginning t l a iron stake northeast corner, Joining Tharpe and Janie Stevenson, is two hundred ang twenty-five (225) feet from Alexander through to Carroll to tron atake, seventy- five (75) feet frontage on Carroll to stake in middle of alley on west side, Joins our old home ard Berry Bruner to Alexander Street corner in middie of alley to iron peége tron stake at each corner. Refer to our deed. We, J. He West and Mittie Z. West, do will Annever iiest Thompson md ber children the house and lot on Carroll Street. If Annever has no children what property she has at her death comes to her rearest of kin. ‘The lot ts se venty- five (75) feet front on Carroll, the southeast corner is in the middle of the alley, runs in alley one hundred twelve and one-half (1124) feet or more north to an tron pin joining Effie's middle of alley then runs west seventy-five (75) feet joining Berry Bruner on north and L. Spiro on west, the west line running south to Carroll is one hundred twelve and one-half (1124) feet or more to an tron pipe at the side walk on Carroll. THIRTY-THREE (43) ACRE FARM. Our farmon the Wilkesboro road is to be divided equally between (half and half) Annever and Effie, 4nnever and Effie are to be Administratpixes of the estate, not bonded, Annever West Thompson is to have Fitty ($50.00) Dollars every yoar bedmiing 1933 on her house rent if we have the money in the banks. If we have more than enough to pay Annever Fifty ($50.00) Dollars every year until she gets all the rents, the remainder is to be divided, half and half, between Annever and Effie. (See deeds) The house furniture, one is to have the piano, the other the new bedroom suite and sewing machine. Annever is to get one more feather bed and Efffie will get the other two. ‘The bedding to be divided half and half and the other things h np alf and half. The Sweeper, just one use it a while, then the other keep it 88 long. Witness our hands and seals, this 26 day of Aug. 1937. Je He We st Mitt le Zs We st Ge Re Anderson, Js Pe Witnesses: Frenk C. Culbreth Re M. Anderson . CAROLINA lORTH In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of J. H. West and Mittie Z. West, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of J. 4. West and Mittie Z. West deceased, is exhibited before the mdersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Annever W. Thompson and kffie We. Clark, the executors therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Frank C. Gulbreth and Kk. M. Anderson, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. Fra k Ce Culbreth and R. M. Anderson 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. He. est and Mittie Z. West, and that he saw them execute this writing as their last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said J. H. West and Mittie Z. West deceased; anc that at the time of its execution said J. H. West and Mittie Z. West, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Re M. Anderson Frank Culbreth Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this lst day of October,19)7. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. 4nd 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 J. H. West and Mittle z, West, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This lst day of October, 197. Coe Ge Smith Clerk superior court of Iredell County. Mtb Te Tete te ted ee te tet te He te de de ak teat dt te Noe 3275 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Andrew Carson, of said county and state do hereby make publish ang declare this my last Will and Testament. First. After paying all my just debts I bequeath all of my persona) property of whatsoever nature, to my wife, Mary Lee Carson. Second. I give and devise all of my real property unto my said wife, Meyy Lee Carson of whatsoever nature. Third. I hereby constitute and appoint I. G. wallace my lawful Executor intents and purposes to execute this my last Will and Testament according true intent and meaning of the same in Witness Whereof I the the said Andrew do hereunto set my hand and seal this 26 day of July 19,0 Andrew Carson (SEAL) Signed sealed published and declared by the said Andrew Carson tobe his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence lo subscribe our names as witre sses thereto. Witness Se Ge. Wallace (SEAL) Vitness Raymond Renegar (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA tits toile. In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, In the Matter of the Will of Andrew Carson, Deceased. The peper-writing hereto attached andpurporting to be the last will and testament of Andrew @arson ce ceased, ts exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by T. G. Wallace, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath and examination of Raymond Renegar S. G. Wallace, thesubscribing witnesses thereto, &8s follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, Raymond Kenegar and §. G. Wallace being duly sworn, depose and S87, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, Andres purporting to be the last will and testament of Carson, and thet he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that effiant attested it in the presence and at the request of seid Andrew Carson deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Andrew Carson was, in aff ' ffient's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Raymond Rengger_____— S. G. Wallace —_ Se ~everally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 8 dy of October, we Lehi Suparror court eee) on Ana thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Courb that the said yiting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Andrew receased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination Carson, “ , and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 8 day of October, 1947. C. Ge Smith Clerk Supericr Court of Iredell County. No. 3276 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Lonnie B. Shaver, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make anc declere this my last will and testament: First. My executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decert 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, belonzgin: to my estate. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Margaret klizabeth Shaver, all my property, real, personal and mixed of every kind in fee simple. Third. I hereby constitute and appoint: my beloved wife, Margaret Elizabeth Shaver, my lawful 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 411 other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. in witness whereof, I, the said Lonnie B. Shaver, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the jth day of January, 1929. ronnie B, Shaver ( SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Lonnie B. Shaver 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. J. W. Sharpe John C. Sharpe North Carolina. In the Supertor Court, Iredell County. Before the Clerk . IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF LONNIE B. SHAVER, DECEASED. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last testament of Lonnie B. Shaver, deceasefi, is exhibited before the undersigned Clen} of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Margaret E. Shave the Executrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof is taken by the oath’ and examination of C. D. Stevenson, John T. Gillespie and Marilerma Henley seks the handwriting of both of the subscribing witnesses, J. W, Sharpe and Ae * both deceased; and proof as to the handwriting of “onnie B, shaver, as follows: Will ang C. Sharpe the deceased; r Ce De Stevenson and John TT. Gillespie and Meriemma Henley, duly sworn, deposes and says; that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Je We Sharpe, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper-writing now show hin purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lonnie B, Shaver, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the lth day of January, 1929, having often seem him write, and that the nave of the said J. W. Sharpe subscribed as a witness to said each being will, is in the genuine hancwriting of the said J. W. Sharpe. And each of said affiants further swears that he or she is well acquainted with the handwritine of J. C. Sharpe, one of the subscribins witnesses to the paper- writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lonnie B. Shaver, deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the lith day of January, 1929, having often seem him write, and that the neme of the said J. Cc. Sharpe subscribed as e witness to said will, 1s in the genuine handwriting of the said J. Cc. Sharpe. Ce. De. Stevenson Mariemma Henley John T. Gillespie Margaret E. Shever Exécutrix oO: Lonnie Be Shaver, Deceased. veverally sworn to and subseribed befae me, this the 16th dav or October, 197. Ce G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court North Carolina. lredell County. Re M. Lazenby, I Green and dep des 3 : nd H. Fe. Lazenby, each being duly sworn rp gael, Sa A he 1s well acquairt ed with tha hendweiting ef Lonnie B, shaver 1929, purporte te no, ne attached paper-writing, dated the lth day of January, Lonn te Be Shaver subsorined® often seem him write,, and that the name of the said said Lonnie 3. Shaver. to said will, 1s in the genuine hand-writing of the R. M. Lazenby H. F, Lazenby Le Le. Green Severally sworn to 4nd subscribed before me, this the 16th day of Ostober, 197. Ce Ge Smith er uperior Court ~~ ORDER OF PROBATE REUPON, it is ordered, considered and adjudged by the Court that AND THE! the said paper-writing, dated Jan. Ujth, 1925, and every part thereof, is the last will and Testament of Lonnie B. Shaver, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the said will, with the foregoing proof and examination, and this certi"icate, be. recorded and filed. This the 16th day of October, 197. I, John M. Overcash, of the aforesaid county and state, belng of sound mind but considering the uncertainty 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, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses together with all my just debts out of the first monies which may come indo his hands belonging to my estate, and shall erect at my zrave a suitable tombstone. second. I give and devise unto my daughter, Effie Pethel, and her heirs, the land on the West side of the Katie Overcash place, which land contained origin- ally 10 acres, and the amount hereby devised to Effie Pethel and her heirs, is on the West side of the public road and contains 7 acres, more or less. I further give and devise unto my daughter, Effie Pethel and her heirs, ten acres of land lying North of the seven acre tract above described and South of the Mose Overcash place. 2nara. I give and devise unot my son, John E. Overcash, and his heirs, 30 acres of the Mose Overcash place adjoining the lands of Craven and others and Includes the old buildings. Fourth. I give and devise the remainder of the Mose Overcash tract to my daughter, Mamie Washay and her heirs, and Euphie Rochester, and her heirs. Fifth. f give and devise my homeplace to my son, Percy C. Overcash, fnd his heirs, Sixth. Any other property that I may possess at the time of my death, T give and bequeath to all my living children, share and share alike. Seventh, I hereby constitute and appoint my son, John E. Overcash, Executor of this my last will and testament, to execute the same according ¢ th ; Ng to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part thereof - hereby revoking and Geclaring utterly vold all other wills heretofore made by me. In witness, whereof, I, the said John M. Overcash do hereunto S6t my heng Hh n E nc Sea, this the 15th C&G \ of June, 3 6. John M. Ive reash TR 4 Sona a — : hs MAL ) S vy) 4 297 A nah) wh + . ” 2 ¥ « e Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John y¥., Overcash to @ his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and tin his in the presence of each other) do subscribe our names as witnesses O.P. Houston Joyce Karnhardt. ———— In the Super’or Court-Before the Clerk. Matter of the Will of John M. Overcash, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of John M. Overcash deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Super!or Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John E. Overcash, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of 0. Pe Houston and Joyce karnhardt, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: in NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell Count y. O. P. Houston and Joyce karnhardt being duly sworn, depose and sey, and each for himeslf C@poses and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of John Me Overcash, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and né that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said John M. Overcash deceased; and that at the time of its execution said John M. Overcash, Wes in affiant's Opinion, of sound mina and disposing memory. O. P. Houston Joyce Earnhardt John E. Overcash Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of october, 1947" C. G. Smith , erk Superfor Court irece oun? y And thereupon it 1s considered aid paper-writing and ever and adjudged by the Court thet the 8 Overcash, deceased, y part thereof isthe last will and testament of John M- and it { and this certificate, be sesewden ane i same, with the foregoing examination This 15th day of October, 1947. Ce Ge Smith ’ Clerk Superlor of Iredell County $e bt te dese sete ae ae | SbSe ARSE te te ott LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MARGARET ELEANOR MILLER 'Y THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, ~~ bbe I, Margaret Eleanor Miller of Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina peing of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, and capable of executing a valid deed or contract, considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof, and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs, and thereby be the petter prepared to leave this world when it shall please the Almichty to call me hence, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me, in manner and form following, that is to say: FIRST, and principally, I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God, and my body to the earth, to be decently buried at the discretion of my executor hereinafter named; and my will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my executor hereinafter named as soon after my decease as shallbe conveni- ent: SECOND, I give, devise and bequeath to my sister, Leona J. Miller, #11 my monies, any real estate I own at my death, all my personal property, my household belongings, and any other of my belongings of whatever nature or kind, with the three following exceptions: Our Great Grandfather's Seth Thomas clock and the old family Bible that I leave to my brother James T. Miller; my two white China vases I leave to my adopted son, John Archer Miller. At the death of sister, Leona J. Miller, I wish whatever is left of my monies and of my property both real and personal, to be equally divided among the following : My adopted son, John Archer Miller; my brothers, who are then living; and my sister-in-law, Mary Alice Miller. In the event that my adopted son, any of my brothers, or my sister-in-law ‘re not living at the time of Leona J. Miller's death, their share shall be divided *qually among the living ones and not among the heirs of the deceased. My household goods shall not be sold at public sale or acution. AND LASTLY, I do hereby nominate, constiute and appoint my brother James T. Miller *xecutor of this, my last Will and Testament, and I desire that my executor hereinberore named shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of that office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand and seal to this, my last Will and Test “ment, at Mooresville, North Carolina this 13th. day of October in the year of Sur Lord one thousand nine hundred and 6 Margaret Eleanor Miller (SEAL) SIGNED, SEALED, PUBLISHED, AND DECLARED, by Margaret Eleanor Miller the above-named testa » &s and for her last Will and Testament, in our Presence, ang at her requests, and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, we have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses. E. H. Miller Residence 1-0 "Ne st Center Ave, Mooresville, N.C D. Me. Creswell 116 W Center Ave, Mooresville, Ne NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Margaret Eleanor Miller, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached ari purporting to be the last will and testament of Margaret Eleanor Miller deceased, is exhibited before the under- Signed Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by James 7, Miller, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath and examination of E. H. Miller and the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. E. H. Miller and 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 hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of Margeret Eleanor Miller, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Margaret Eleanor Miller deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Margaret Eleanor Miller was, in affiant's opinion of sound mind and disposing memory James T. Miller Ee He Miller Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25 day of Aug, 1947+ Ce G. Smith oun ye Clerk Superior court [rede COMMISSION TO TAKE PROOF OF WILL N THE SUPERIOR COUR “FORE THE CIPRK IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE ERK Honorable J- Lester Wolfe Clerk Superior Court Charlotte, N. C. The undersigned Clerk, reposing special trust trust and confidence in your integrity, hereby atthorizes and empowers you to cause D. M. Creswell to appear pefore you at such time and place as you may appoint and on oath to evamine touching such matters and things as he shall know of the concerning the execution of a paper witing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret Miller, deceased, which has been filed in this of fice for probate. And the deposition in writing by uou so taken, the same you are to transmit, sealed with vour seal, to the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hend and seal, this the 29th day of September, 197. ahaa Clerk Supertlor Court (SEAL) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BOUNTY OF MECKLENBURG A paper hereto attached and purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mergaret Eleanor Miller, deceased, bearing thé date of the 13th day of October, 1946, 18 exhibited before the undersigned by virtue of the authority above given him and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of D. M, Creswell the subscribing witness thereto, as follows: D. M. Creswell, being duly sworn, deposes and says: that he is a subserib~ ing witness to the said paper writing now shown him purporting to be the last will nd Testament of Miss Margaret Eleanor Miller, deceased, and that he saw her execute ‘his writing as her last will and testament and that affiant attested it in her Presence and at her request; and that at the time of the execution said Miss Margaret Eleanor Miller was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, of full age to execute a wall, and was not under any restraint to the knowledge, informat ton or belief of this deponent. And further deponent saith not. D, M. Creswell Subscribed ang sworn to before me, this the 9 day of Oct., 19,7. J. Lester Wolfe @ierk Supertor Coureé——S* a _— x - ae ee ° er ta e e e on) ee “= EO eS Having executed the commission of the Clerk of the Sup erior Court of Iredell County, I hereby make this as a true and complete account of the Proceedin 2 gs had before me under the special authority to me reposed. In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this the Sth day of October, 19);7. J. Lester Wolfe Clerk Superfor Court And thereupon it is cons idered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Margaret Eleanor “{ller, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing eyamination and thls certificate, be recorded and filed, This 10 day of Oct. 1947. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court of Iredell County. TE TE TE ETE TE TE Ne ESET ETE FNE HE EGE SESE SE ae Noe. 3280 North carolina. Iredell County. I, ke Be Watts, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, in the manner and form following: EikST: My Exeoutors hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial, sultable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and shall pay all of my just debts and the cost of administering my estate out of the first moneys which shall come into their hands, SECOND: I will, bequeath and devise all of my real estate and personal property of every kind and character and wheresoever situate to my wife, Mary Gaither Watts, and my two daughters, Miss Carrie Mae Watts and Mrs. Cordelia Watts Melsheimer, to them and their heirs and @assizns, share and share alike, in fee simple forever, THIRD: I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Mary Gaither Watts, © my Caughter, Carrie Mae Watts, my lawful executors to all intents and purposes, t0 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 testanents by me heretofore made, My executors above named shal} not be required to give bond, and I hereby request that they ©” sult my friend and attorney, ” Harry P, Grier, Sr. in the discharge of their dut An the settlement of my estate, ss MY HAND AND SEAL, this the kth day of December, 1928, On ny ’ + Qy ) Be Be atts {Ona L Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said E oes , 2 . 9 ha ‘ hie reo a m she 8B sence us nt 4U nis I oe me? in the presence of us, who, at last will and testa ent hs io subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Z. 3. Bunch F. B. Holland pre s6nce, North Carolina Iredell County >. Be. Watts, of the State and County aforesaid, do hereby make anc declare this to be a codicil No One to my last will and testament dated December 12th, 1928, in all other respects confirming and ratifying the terms thereof save anly ad here modified: Item One? Paragraph “Second” of my said last will and testament is modified and chanzed to the extent only that in lieu of the provisions t'erein, i give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Mary Gaither Watts absolutely and in fee simple the house and lot located on the North side of Cherry Street, the lot being approximately 60 by 260 feet as described in deed from M. J. Gibson and others to E. B. Watts, recorded in Deed book 38 at pa elS86, and after she gets this house then the remaind of my property of every kind is to be divided equally between my said wife, and my two daughters Miss Carrie Mae Watts and Mrs. Cordelia Watts Melsheimer, to them and their heirs and assigns, share alike, in fee simple forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said E. B. Watts @o hereto place my hand end affiz my seal this November 10th, 1943. E. Be Watts SEAL. ~~ Re M. Lazenby John A. Scott itnesses. NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-before the Clerk, IREDELL county In the Matter of the Will of E. B. Watts, Deceased. CG The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last. will ang testament of E. Be. Watts deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Mary @. Watts & f Carrle Mae Watts, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of F. B. Holland and the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH @AROLINA, Iredell County. F. B. Holland and being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-wr'ting now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of He Be Watts, and thet he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testa- ment, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Ek. Be. Watts deceased; and that a& the time of its execution said E. B. Watts was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and Gisposing memory. F. B. Holland Mary Gaither Watts Carrie Mae Watts Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29th day of October, 197. Ce. Ge Smith Glerk Supertor Court lvedell County. North Carolina Iredell County In the Superior Court Before the Clerk In the Matter of the Probate of the Wi ; ! 11 of E. B. Watts AFFIDAVIT AS TO ABSENCE OF ONE SUBSCRIBING WITNESS John As Scott, being duly swom, deposes and says, that he is counsel for Mrs. Mary Gaither Watts and Miss Carrie Mae Watts, executrices of the Last wild and } ’ Will and Testament, bearing date of December 12, 1928, to-wit: Mrs. F. B- Bunch, i 8 temporarily Outside of the State of North Carolina and residing at Lake Morton Drive, Lakelan¢, Florida where he is spending the winter. That by reason of his absence it is necessary that a commission be issued to take proof of the ®xecution of the said Will from said absent witness. Sworn and subscribed to » John A. Scott efo . thie the 28 day of October, 19,77” C. G. Smith er perlor Court lina In the Superior Court Meet Oownty Before the Clerk re COMMISSION TO TAKE DEPOSITION ter of the Probate of ei OF SUBSCRIBING WITNESS the Will of E. B. Watts To C. Alderman, a Notary Public, residing at Lakeland, in the State of Florida: The undersigned Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County, reposing special trust and confidence in your intercrity hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause Mr. F. Be. Bunch to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoint, and on oath to examine him touching such matters and things as he shall know of concern- ing the execution of a paper-writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of E. Be. Watts, deceased, which has been filed in this office for probate. And the disposition in writing by you so taken, the same you are to transmit, sealed with your seal, to the undersigned Clerk of Supertor Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this court, this the 2th day of October, 197. a Clerk Supertor Court RETURN A paper-writing hereto attached ard purporting to be the last Will and Testament of E. B. Watts, bearing the date of December le, 1920, is exhibited before the undersigned by virtue of the authority above given him, and thereupon the follow- ing proof thereof ig taken by the oath and examination of Mr. F. B. Burch, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: State of Florida County of Polk Mr. Fe Be Bunch, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a subscrib- a ing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of E. B. Watts, deceased, and that he saw the said E. B. Watts execute this writing as his last Will and Testament, and that affiant attested it in his Presence and at his request and in the presence of the other subscribing witness, Mrs FP. B. Holland, at the request of the testator; and that at the time of the *xeoution of the said Will, the said E. B. Watts, in the affiant's opinion, was of sound mind and disposing 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 deponent saith note @. B. Bunch Sworn and subscribed to before me, thie the lst day of Nov., 197. £. Alderman ~ COMTSSTONER No et Public, Commis Bonded » oe ¢ abet of ok I large. xplres Nov. 2), 199 y American Surety Co. of N. Y. Having executed the commission of the Clerk of Supertor Court of Irede) 61] County, I hereby make this as a true and complete account of the Proceedings hag before me under the special authority in me reposed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the lst day of November, 197. C. Alderman Commisstoner Notary Public, State of Flo rid at Large. My commission expires Nov. 2h, 1949 Bonded by american Surety Co, of N.Y, And thereupon it is condidered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of k. B. Watts, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This , day of Nov. 197. C. G. Smith Glerk Supertor Court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT=-BEFORE THE CIERK. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of E. B. Watts, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be a codicil to the last will and testament of E. B. Watts deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Mary @. Watts & Carrie Mae Watts, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Re. M. Lazenby and John A. Scott, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. R. Me Lazenby and John A. Scott being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says and each for himself deposes and says, that he is @ subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting ad be @ codicil to the last will and testament of E. B. Watts, and that he saw bim execute this writing as a codicil to his last will and testament, and that affient attested it in the presence arg that at the request of said E. B. Watts deceased; and at the time of its execution said k. B. Watts was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory . Re M, Lazenby John A. Scott Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29th day of October, 19),7. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is 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 Be Be Watts, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 29 day of October, 19],7. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court of Iredell County. Fe SEE eS ETE EG FEE ee aE EE ESE Be eb aE SE oe IE Sb ESE TE Se sete ese se dest No. 4279 North Carolina Iredell County. I, Bettie Kistler White, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly eyistence, do make and declare 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 expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate and shall erect a suitable monument at my grave. Second. I give, bequeath and devise unto my sister, Nan Kistler, all of my property of all kinds and wherever situated, including all personalty and real estate to be hers absolutely and forever. Third. I hereby constitute and appoint Clayton Kistler, 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 Bettie Kistler White, do hereunto set my hand @nd seal, this the 16th day of March, 196. Bettie Kistler White (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Bettie Kistler «hite to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in he " Presence, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. WR. Walker MUR: Bellera ain NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Ci [REDELL COUNTY. Crna In the Matter of the Will of Bettie Kistler Vhite, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last wil} and testament of Bettie Kistler White deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Clayton Kistler, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. R. Walker and Jay F. Ballard, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. We Re Walker and Jay F, Ballard being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he ts a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of bettie Kistler White and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will end testament, and that effiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Pettle Kistler White deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Bettie Kistler White was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. R. C. Kistler W. R. Walker Jay F. Ballard, Sr. severally subscribed and sworn to before me this 30 day of October, 1947 C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. 4nd thereupon it 1s considered and ad judged by the Cow t that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Bettie Kistler White, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. Thts 30 day of October, 19,7, C. G. Smith Clerk Supertor court oF Iredell County. ETE TEE EGE Te tee SESE ESE EG Sede de ee TES ESE Yo. 3231 September 26th 19))6. Nooresville Iredell County North Carolina I, De 0. Plyler, being of @ sound mind, do bequeath to m wife, Ila sherrill Plyler all household and kitchen furniture that we possess, also my life Insurance to defray Funeral Expenses also my Social Security that is collectible I also bequeath to my wife, all the money and Bonds that is deposited in her name in the Post Office and Federal Loan Bank in Mooresville, N. C. All my estate is in cash, which 1s deposited in a joint account in the First Natlonal Bank and the Federal Loan Bank, both of Mooresville N. C. This is deposited as D. 0. Plyler or Mrs. D. O. Plyler in case of my death, whatever remains of this estate can be settled by agreement between my wife and five sons. D. O. Plyler Witness Re Be Fleming ~ Je He Lytle NORTH CAROLINA ieee comer. In The Supertor Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the Will of D. 0. Plyler, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of D. 6. Plyler deceased, is exhibited before the undersi,ned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina,by Mrs. Ila Sherrill Plyler, widow therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of R. B. Fleming and J. H. Lytle, the subscribing witnesses thereto, 8 follows; NORTH CAROLINA, IREMELL @OUNTY. R. B. Fleming and J. H. Lytle being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper~ witing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of D. 0. Plyler, ‘nd that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and teetament, and that “fflant attested it in the presence and at the request of said D. 0. Plyler deceased; ‘nd thet at the time of its execution said D. 0. Plyler was, in affiant's opinion, of sOund mind ana disposing memory. Re Be Fleming Js He Lytie Ile 8. Plyler Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 17 day of November, 1947 C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the saiq paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of D. 0, Plyler ? Ceceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination ang this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 17 day of November 19),7. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court or Iredell County. WUE ETE TET TE TE TE ESE TE ESE TED TE TSE SESE ese ese TESS Noe 3202 North Carolina Iredell County I, W.M. Rhinehardt of the aforesaid county and State, being of sound mind, Co make and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. First My executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, pay all funeral expenses, together with all ny just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands, belonging to my estate, My executor Bhall likewise erect such tom or monument to my grave as will be suitable to my relatives. Second give and devise to my son Albert Rinehardt all my real estate wheresoever situate, [ have teretofore paid to W. M. Rinehardt, Jr. ($1300.00) thirteen hundred dollere in cash in full of his share of my estate, and he is therefore left na&hing by this will. Third I give and bequeath to my son Albert Rinehardt all the live stock and farming implements which I may have at my déath. Fourth I have hretofore paid to my daughter, Mrs. Stella Eudy, the sum of Six Hundred and sixty-five Dollars in cash in full of her share of my estate, and she is therefae left nothing by this will. she has also received one-half of all my household and kitchen furniture, Fifth I have heretofore paid to my daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Walters, the sum of Four Hundred Dollars in cash in full of her share of my estate, ard she is therefore left nothing by this will. She has also received one-half of #l 1 my household and kitchen furniture, 20a" Sixth ive and bequeath to my grand-daughter, Martha Loulse Rinehardt, the sum of Four I giv . qundred Dollars to be paid by my executor hereinafter named. In the event said unc ' Yartha Louise Rinehardt dies before I die, then the said |, Hundred Dollars shall go Mar ’ my grand-son, Burl Rinehardt, and, if Martha Louise Rinehardt shall dite without pr 1 Bui : Slar hen the said Hundred Vollars shal 7o to my leaving clildrn then tl ‘ Rinehardt. Seventh sill i ae ‘aatnw mad sha he The bequest or the bequests herein made one ersonal property and if it becomes neceSsuary to yeP SO } y+ / . ) then my executor shali have the right urpose and to pay same is herein directed. ighth I hereby constitute and appoint my trusty son, albert dineh to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part In witness whereof, I, the said WwW. M. Rinehardt, do this 12th day of April 1933. Signed, sealed, published and decla will and testament in the presence and in the presence of each other . In the Superior vourt, Before the Ulerk. in the Matter of the will of w. hi. kinehardt, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached am purporting to be the last will and vestament of WwW, M. Rinehardt deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North @arolina, by Albert KRinehardt, the ®xecutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thoreof is taken by the Cath and examination of C. C. Johnson, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of a. L, starr as foll wing: NORTH CAROLINZ, IREDELL COUNTY: y } bscribing C. C, Johnston, being duly sworn denoses and says that he is a subse Witness to the said puper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament og ie M. Rinkhardt and that he saw i. M. Rinehardt execute this writing : r r and at “8 his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence an o at t n the Tequest of said We Me Rinehardt deceased; and at the time of its execu io inGA, Hr parka wd tt) i r’ riting nehardt daeas ‘4 ond this eerti) This HPraeupon Iu. 4 ‘iting of bt) said torr: and axftant inimiLa@d<with thaxnandwreittiugrorins & ‘iu@hardt, ‘6 ALLMGKed paperwritinngsadmkedsihaxkscaay ofcAprik, 2995, Aving oVvbtLansexanm MiMAWFA kms undsctunkchuacnammcorrtiin “aid te GU, wmnith aca eta teases /lerk ouperior Mig VOL G BWOrK, Geposes and bays that he 1b NMniawriting of Leg Hinehardt 4e00gonned, whoue will tho dnted the lvth day of April, 19453, purports to be, having it} the hamne of the said We Me. ““Anehardt subscribed to O98 fonuine handwriting of the aaid We Me Kinehardt. ond sworn to before m » this the 20th day of November, L947 Ce G e wmith Yor. Duperlor Court 46 COON dered and ad judged by the oourt that ine said ] oy I part { ‘ oC P | 0 ; na vThid { on i i iro )] is aah | ' L 4 Oi t vii) 4 i tent i natl hed im | j or . Loute, be nea tered that the wane, with the foregoing xa! ail Oy LG recorded and 4 led, “Y day of November L947 6 Ue G, Smith memungen Clerk UWuperior Court TUTTO eee 1 oe ee ewe * oe -9a¥8 NORTH CAROLINA, (HEDE LL COUNTY. t, Co Se Be Hart, being of sound mind ard memory, but knowing the uncertainty of life, fo mkoe and declare thia my lust wlll and teatament, Firet. That LT will a11 my Just debts be paid out of the firat m ney coming into the hands of my eoxeoutrétriy hereinafter named, Second. L will, devise, and bequeath all my property, personal property and real property insluding my Inaurance of $1,900.00 to my wife during her netura) life and at her Ceath the property that in left ia to be equally divided hatwae thres chilcren of thelr heira. The names of the children are Hart. Third. L destre and will that my wife can us my death as is nocennary for her support and ip=keep tr and burial expenses. Fourth. L hereby constitute my wife, Mottlio Hart, last will and tenatament,. [' WITNESS WHEKEOF, [ subscribe my name and neal thin the November, Lil). 106 lw | a layrt Olgned and sealed in the presence of us at his re juenat, presence of each other, we do subscribed our names a6 witnesses hereto. Ploy Wil kinaor tt tte yy Ee lawin He ause TA eR ti eaten, NOR TH CAROLINA, 1 THE SUPERIOR GO TKEDELL COUNTY, PONE THE CLERK. In the Matter of the Will of C. 3. HK. Hart, deceaned, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the leat will and te ee » stament of Ce we ce Hart deceased, ta exhibited before the un loraligned, clary of th ” superior court of itredell County, North Carolina, by Mattie Hart, the executor the rein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ta taken by the onth and xn , ‘ mination of Ploy Wilkinson, one of the subscribing witnerses thereto, and of H. E. lawin ag follow tng: | ' ORTH CAO LINA, IREDWLL coUNTY: Ploy Wiikinaeon, being duly sworn deposen and saye that he ta a subsertbing Wine 88 to the gata paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will toate . mnt of Gs Se B. Hart and that he eaw 0, S. H. Hart evecute thin writing se bis lant wi 11 and ‘eatament, and that affiant attested 1t ih the presence and at the req Wo at . of said c, 8, &, Hart, deceased; and at the time of ite execution sald Cc. &. BE. Hart Was, In afflant', Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further lawle the other subsoribing witness to said will, signed the same > te s s ~ CP Pi g s . ta d pe 4 fy} : nat at ita 2 as a witness in the presence of afflant, and that affiant saw him sign the 88 5! me, and that said H. E. Lewis is now dead Ploy Wilkinson Subserlbed and sworn to before me, this 2th day of November, 19,7. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court of TredelI County. NORTH CAROLINA, rPENMerT mrmy LMI autos OUNTY. Je Ge Lewis, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well Acquainted with the handwriting of H. E. Lewis, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writ'ng purporting to be the last will and testament of C. S. E. Hart deceased, which ls hereto attached, dated the 17th day of November, 194), having often seem him write, and that the name of the said C. 8. E. Hart subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said H. E. lewis, and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of C. S. Lk. Hart deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 17th day of November, 195l;, purports to be, having often seem him write, and that the name of the said C. S. E. Hart subscribed to said will 1s in the genuine handwriting of the said C. S. &. Hart. J. G. lewis Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2th day of November, 19\7. C. Ge. Smith Glerk Superfor court. And thereupon it 1s considered and ad judged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of C. S. EB. Hart Ceceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2th day of November 194.7. C. Ge Smith Glerk Supertor Court Sb tb tb tb tb se ib tb ae tb shah sb 4b dee oe tee tb ie te ae Rb tet eh te / NOe 328); ear a NORTH CAROLI " Ril ‘ IREDELL COUNTY t. Altona GC. Furr of the aforesaid courty and >a ' ' nt I ely queath anc de ; thig my last will and testament [ give, bequeath anc devise _ 17 > ac a) 1 mived } "A cNnRAMVaAaN clarence L. Furr all of my property, real, personal & yed where soever together with any and all interest I have or might have comin Zo ves vs , J of my deceased sister Mrs Lula C. Furches to be his in fee [I hereby constitute and aproint my husband Clarence executor, to serve without bond, toall intents a: last will and testament according to the true intent meaning of the every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly wills and testaments by me heretofore mace. In witness whereof I, the said Altona C. Furr. 4o hereunto set and seal this the 22 day of January 19);7. Altona C. Furr’ (SI NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 4 paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of Altona C. Furr deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Clarence L. Furr the executor therein named: and it 1s thereupon proved by the oath and ex6mination of Clarence L Furr, that the said will wag found among the valuable papers and effects, (lodged in the hand of ©. L. Furr, tn Lock Box at Pirst National Bank for safe keeping) after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: ™ G. Furr, ¢. Le Corpening and Bertha L. Corpening, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Altona C. Furr, having often seen him write, and Verily believe that the name of the seid Altona C Furr subscribed to the said will, “nd the said will itself, and every part thereof, 1s in the handwriting of the said “ltona C, Purr, And it 1s further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the 881d Altona C Purr C. L. Furr (SEAL) T. G. Furr (SEAL) C, Le Corpening (SEAL) Bertha L. Corpening (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 22 day of December A, ®,, 1947, Ce Ge Smith Mlerk Superior court. IN THE SYPERIOR cow 7 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 Altora C. Pupp = = 9 Ceceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 22 day of December A. D., 1947. Ce Ge Smith ¥ Cal ss ~ sL6OrxK Superior Court, 1b TED to 38 SEAS Tete * NO. 3285 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, He Ce Mohler, of the aforesaid County and State, do make this my last will and testement; 1. I will that all my just debts be paid out of the first money belonging to my estate coming into the hands of my Executor hereinafter named. 2. After the payment of my debts except the lein on my home, I will, devise and bequeathe ell my property to my grand children, Roy W. Mohler, Jr., Marthe Bell Mohler, Howard A. Mohler, James A. Mohler ond Joseph F. Mohler absolutely in fee cimple and forever, subject to the life estate of my son, Roy W. Mohler, Sr., 8s herinafter set forth in section three of this will. 50 I will, devise and bequeath all my property mentioned in the proceeding section of this will to my said son, Roy We Mohler, Sr., to have and to hold during his natural life, provided he pays and keeps up the payments on my home due the Home Owners Loan Corporation. Should he fail to pay said debt and the instalments of sam as they become due and payable, then in that event it 1s my will shat said property immediately become the property of my said grand children above named. 4. I hereby constitusesand &ppoint my executor of ohis my last will and testament. IN WENESS WHEREOF, I, the said hereunto set my hand and eal, this the 2yth Gay of February, 19). He Ce Mohler _ (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said H. C. Mohler to be his la ot will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and ib the presence of each other, do subscribe our names ag witnesses thereto. aT. G. lewis Rebhél EK. Lewis ee NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. In the Sup rior Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of tle Will of H. C. Mohler, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached am purporting to be the last will and testewnt of Hs C. Mohler deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Roy W. Mohler, Sr., legatee therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J» Ge Lewis and Rachel K. Lewis, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Je Ge Lewis and Rachel Ke lewis being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- writing shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of H. C. Mohler, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said H. C. Mohler decessed; and that at the time of its execution said H. C. Mohler was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. J. G. Lewis Rachel K. Lewis _ Roy W. Mohler, Sr. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 28 day of January, 19,4. Co Ge Smith erk Superior Court [rede 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 H. C. Mohler, Geceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 28 day of January, 1948. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of lredell Coun: Be He Le Ae THe eth A te ih th te Hh Sete tA Et He TE TE HEE TE HE SE He He SE TE Ee aE IE aE Hh tt Hb 2k be OE 4 I, Sarah Wade, of the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina, be ing of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say: First, That my executor, hereafter named shall provide for my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relations, and pay all fureral expenses, together with my just debts to whomsoever owing, out of the money that may first come into his hands as a part or parcel of my estate. Item: 1 I give and devise to my brother's son, Adolphus Lawrence, all of my estate consisting of a house and 25 acres more or less of land in Betheny Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, and its contents consisting of furniture and other household edfects. lastly, I do hereby constituse andappoint, my friend and nephew as above named, Adolphus Lawrence, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, without bond. In witness whereof, I, the said Sarah Wade, do hereuhto set my hand and seal, this 22 day of October, AsD. 196. er Sarah X Wade (Seal) mark Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the said Sarah Wade to be oer last sill and testament, in the presence of the undersigned, who at her request, and in her presence do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto. Charlie Smith Addie Smith Jno M Sherpe NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. ” In the Matter of the Will of Sarah Wade, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Sarah Wade deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Adobphus Lawrence, the @xecutor therein named, and theroupon the following proof thereof is talen by the oath and examination of Charlie Smith, Addie Smith and John M. Sharpe, the subser!?- ing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL CUUNTY. Charlie Smith, Addie Smith and John M. Sharpe being duly sworn, 4@p0#? and say, and each for himself Geposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said peper-wrting now shown them, purporting to be the last will and Sestament of Sarah Wade, and that he saw her execute this writing as her leet i ntesanmnani — will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Sarah Wade deceased; and that at the time of its execution said sarah Wade was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Charlie Smith Addie Smith A. Le Lawrence jno. M. Sharpe Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15 day of December, 197. Ce Ge Smith Cb rx Superior Court Iredell Gounty. And thereupon it is considered and sdjudged by the Court that the sald paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Serah Wade, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 15 day of December, 19);7. Ce. Ge Smith i Clerk Supertor Court of Tredellcounty. FR ee Te Tee ee Te ee EEE EE EE ie ee o x. . 3289 State of North Carolina. Iredell County. I, William Atha Thomas, of the State and Gounty aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but mindful of the uncertainty of life and desiring to mke disposition of my worldly possessions, do hereby revoke all other wills by me heretofore made and do make end declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows, thet is to say} Item l. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body 4 suitable Christian burial in keeping with the wishes of my realtives, and pay the expenses therefor, together with all my other just debts, out of the first moneys belonging to my *state that shall come into their hands. Item 2. I give end bequeath unto my beloved wife, Electa Thomas, absolutely, 411 ‘nd singular, the household and kitchen furniture and furnishings located in our residence at Statesville, NW. C. and also the fahtly automobile. Item 3. T give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Elisabeth Hunt Thomesy #1) “nd singular, my personal jewelry, consisting of ring, suteh and other small iteme, to be hers absolutely, , Item k. I give, devise and bequeath anto my wife, Elects Fs Thomas, and to iy “eughter, Elisabeth Hunt Whomas, noiy joint lives, with the pemeind ” a ws in fee simple to the survivor, upon the death of either, the farm that I own ty Statesville Township on the Taylorsville hard surface Highway #90 adjoining the lands formerly owned by J. W. Sherrill Estate and others, and being known ag the Gabriel Place, including ‘herewith, in addition to the sixty-eight (63) acres oft the Gabriel Place, thri ty acres (430) off the Dr. Miller Farm lying on the South hide of nd next to the hard surface highway, adjoining the Gabriel place, with the highway between. It is my purpose and intention by this devise in my will, to give to my wife and daughter all of my said farm containing ninety-eight (98) acres, including any growing crops at the time of my death, and that at the death of either, the survivor takes it in fee simple. Item 5. I give, devise and bequeath unto the Board of Trustees of Meridith College at Raleigh, North Carolina, an institution for the higher educationof girls under the sponsorship of the North Carolina Baptist Convention, the sum of ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS. Such sum shall be held by the Trustees for the purpose of establishing a loan fund to studentsat said institution to be known 4s the "WA, Thomas Student Loan Fund of Meredith College.” The Trustees may, in their sound discretion, either invest the principal and use the income alone for the purpose of assisting worthy girls otherwise unable to do so, to attend said inatitution, or in lieu thereof, may divide said fund into ten One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) scholor- ships to be awarded one each year for ten years after the said fund comes into their hands, if they think that more practical then to use the income alone. Item 6. I give, devise and bequeath unto the Board of Trustees of the Mills Hone at Thomasville, N. C., the Orphanage supported and maintained by the North Caroline Baptist Convention fob the care of orphan children of the Baptist Denomination, the gum of ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS in memory of my former wife, Leila Melee Thomas. The said fund to be used in such a way as the Board of Trustees may determine as most worth while for the support of said institution, which I consider to be doing e wonderful work. Item 7. I give, devise and bequeath unto the Trustees of the congbegation ay First Baptist Church, white, of Statesville, N. C. the sum of FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) DOBLARS to be used by the said congregation, if and when they erect # new house of worship, for thet purpose. In the meantime, they shell invest the said fund in United states Government Bonds and ellow it to accrue the interest until such time ne said as the said building shall be erected. However, if during my lifetime, * t event, church shall erect a new building after the date of this will, then and in the abuse this bequest 1s automatically concelled because I would naturally expect to cont to such building whided living, Item 8. I give, devise and bequeath unto my niece, Mrs. Mary Thomas Andrews, of gtatesville, Ne Ce the sum of ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS in cash and to my nephew, David S.- Thomas, now residing in New York City, both children of my brother, the sum of ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS in cash. Item 9. It 1s my will and desire and I direct that any Inheritance, Estate or Succession Taxes that may be levied by the Federal or State Government against the devisds and bequests herein set out above, shall be paid out of the general funds of my estate so that the several beneficiaries will receive the amount left to them nete Item 10. I give, devise and bequeath all the residue and remainder of my property, real and personal, of whatever kind and nature, and whereever situated, unto the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, IN TRUST for the following uses and purposes and none other, that isto say: lst. The said Trustee shall take, hold, manage, rent, lease, sell and convey and collect the income from the said trust property, or anyr e-investment thereof, and shall pay all necessary repairs, taxes, inswance amd other necessary expenses of the management thereof and shall pay out and distribute the net income arising therefrom in semi-annual, quarterly or monthly installments to the following persons: (a). To my beloved sisfer, Mrs. Mollie Thomas Day, of 2) Bainbridge Avenue, Craddock, Vu., the sum of TWENTY FIVE ($25.00) DOLLARS per month for the bal ance of her natural life. (ob). To my beloved sister, Mrs. D,ew Thomas House of 1228 Holliday Street, “ortemouth, Va., the sum of TWENTY FIVE ($25.00) DOLLARS per month for the balance of her natural life, (c)» One-half of the remainder of the net income to my daughter Elizabeth Hunt Hhomas, so long as she lives. (4). The other one-half of said net income to my wife, Elects F. Thomas, #0 long a8 she remains my widow, but after her death or re-marriage, the said income shall be paid to my daughtey, Elizabeth Hunt Thomas, for the balance of her netural life, “long with the income set forth under Paragraph (c). (6). In the event my daughter, Elizabeth Hunt Thomas, should die le aving children, then the trust is to be closed emi the entire fund paid over to them, share and share alike, when they severally reach the age of twenty-one years, but if Eli tabeth Hunt Thomas dies without leaving issue, then the trust shall be closed and ~ the tonet property seta and/or transferred to the Trustees of the Mills Home at Thoma / ‘ville, N.C. to set up and create # trust fund to be known es the "W.A-Thomas Memor 101 Pund" to be invested by the said Board of Trustees and the imome used ce e —- . — fi an aR = for the purpose of assisting graduates of said Mills Home to obtain a coll 8 Ze education, in the event they desire to © so and their application for aid f rom rr” said fund approved by the proper authorities of the Board of Trustees of the Mi}) 8 Home . (f). I hereby authorize and empower the said Trustee to hold or retain any of the lands, securities or other property, real or personal, turned over to it by my Executors under this trust and likewise, in its discretion and under the sii of its Investment Committee, to sell and from tine to re-sell ay stocks, bonds, real or personel property belonging to said trust fund, for cash or upon t erms, if in its judgment, it is wise and for the best interests of the trust estate to do so and to hold the same upon the same terms as the original. I further authar ize and empower the said Trustee to borrow money in the due course of administration of this trust and to arrange the terms therefor and to execute all necessary notes, deeds of trust or pledges of collateral that may be necessary for that purpose and generally, to do and perform any act or thing that it may consider legally necessary in the business-like discharge of said trust, without being required to secure court orders or file any proceeding esking for authority to do so. I would prefer in the management of said trust, but I do not require, that my said Trustee shall limit the investments of the trust funds to statutory investments that ere approved under the laws of the State of North Carolina fOr the investment of trust funds, bearing in mind the safety of the principal of said trust fund, but at the sane time, investing it in such a way as to afford the best income consistent withs afety. Item 11. I hereby constitute and appoint my friend, 0. L. Turner, and my daughter Elizabeth Hunt Thomas, as Executor ard Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, to exedute the same and every mrt thereof, according to its true intent and meanings I hereby authorize and empower my said Executor emi Execut#ix, in their sound Glscretion, to sell at private or public sale, as they may think best, for cash @ upon terms, any property, real or personal, that it may be necessary to sell in the administration of my estate and to make all necessary deeds and transfers therefor, without court order, so as to minimize as for as possible the legal pro¢edure neses#r! t © settle my estate. I request my Executors to confer with my personal attormys John A+ Scott, Esq. of Statesville, in regard to legal matters connected with my estate and I suggest to my wife and deughter that they consult Mr. Scott, #8 attorney, as fer as prectical, with regard to makéng IN WITNESS WHEREOF, of October, 192. any change in investments before doing 8% I do hereunto set my hend and seal, this the 1th day William Atha Thomas (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and deciared byt said William Atha Thoma s to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in nig presence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names ag witne sseS-~ John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship North Carolina. [redell Countye I, We Ae Thomas, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be a Codicil to my lest Will end Testament and any Codicils heretofore wmede thereto, in all other respects ratifying and confirming the said last Will and Testament, with any previous Codicils, save and except as herein modified. I revoke the bequest made in my will to the Trustees of of the First Baptist Church of Statesville and in lieu thereof, I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, with a branch at Winston-Salem, WN. ©., 98s Trustee, the sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in money or securities to be paid by my Executor, upon the following trusts am uses and none other, viz: lst. The said Trustee shall take and hold the principal of said trust fund, with any accrued interest, until such time as the congregetion of the First Baptist Church of Statesville, N. C. shall have completed ani prosposed new church building and if and when the same is completed, subject to the limitation herein set out, the principal, together with any accrued interest on said trust fund, shall be used in connection with the new church for my of the following purposes, viz: will come’ Matin TH ARB UR? Hite GRC aT SRA Tae SE SRA BEES oa and I would prefer that one of the purposes be selected whith shall be known and designated as a memorial to Mr. and Mrs. We A. Thomas. If the said church shall not have beene rected md completed within ten years after the date of my death, at the end often years, the principalof the trust fund, with any accrued interest, shall revert to my estate and be paid over to the Wachovia Bank ent Trust Compm y, Trustee under my will, to be administered in accordance with the provisions of said will,as therein set out. Inthe meanwhile, pending the erection of said church, the Trustee is Suthorized to imest the princ ipal of the estate in such way and manner and under sch rules and regulations as its Trust Committee may prescribe for trust funds in its POssession. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto placed my hand and seal, this the e5th day of July, 19h6. We A. Thomas (SEAL) oe, _—.. Thomas to be a Signed, sealed, published am declared by the said w, A Codicil to his last will and Testament, 4n the presence of us, who at his r s i Squest, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses. John A.Scott Hessie Blanls nship NORTH CAROLINA in the Superior Court -Befa IREDELL COUNTY. = oe In the Matter of tle Will of William Atha Thomas, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last wil] and testament of Wibliam Atha @homas deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Elizabeth Hunt Thomas, the executrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, [IREDELL COUNTY. John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose ands ay, and each for himself deposes ani says, that he is a subscribirg witness to the said paper-writing now show him, purporting tobe the last will and testament of William Atha Thomas, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Nilliam Atha Thomas deceased; and in the presence of each other; and that at the time of its execution said William Atha Thomas was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Hessie Blenkenship John A. Scott Elizabeth Hunt Thomas Severally subscri bed and sworn to before me, this 40 day of December, 1947. Ce. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it 18 considered md adjudgedb y the Court that the seid paper-writing and every part thereof is the last willand testament of Willim Ath a Thomas, deceased, ond it is @ dered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 30 day of December, 197. Ce Ge Smith er perior Vour 0 Iredell County. OLINA NORTH CAR In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Codicill to Will of W. A. Thomas (William Atha Thomas), Deceased. The paper-wrtting hereto attached ard purporting to be a codicill to the last will and testament of W. A. Thomas deceased, is exhibited before the under- signed Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Elizabeth Hunt Thomas, the executor therein named, am thereupon the following proof thereof ig taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blenkenship, the subscribing witre sses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose andsay, md each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing whtness to the said ppper-writing now shown him, purporting to be a codicill to the last will and testament of W. Ae Thomas, and that he saw him execute this writing as a codicill to hig last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said W. A. Thomas deceased; and in the presence of each other said W. 4A. Thomas was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind md disposing memory. Hessie Blankenship John Ae Scott Elizabeth Hunt Thomas Severally subscribed and swarn to before me, this 40 day of December, 197. C. Ge Smith er uperi @ Cour Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is a codicill to the last will and testament of W. A. Thomas, deceased, and it is ordered thet the same,with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 30 day of December, 1947. C. Ge Smith @lerk Superior Court or Iredell County. TWete Se ete SNe th Seth db ab ab te Seb te te ae Hee te IE He ab HE aE ae TET HE He He Hb He Tt He a aE He He "No. 3288 State of North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Le Je Hass, of the County @ [Iredell and State of North Carolina being ’ 4 of sound mind and memory, do make, and publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit: First- All my debts and funeral expenses shall be first Guly paid, Second- I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to my son Le. Be Hass to have and to hold to him, my seid Son, and to his heirs ar essigns forever. Third- I nominate end appoint my said Sontobe the execit or of this my last will andtestament, hereby revoking all former wills by me mace. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 22nd, Gay of December, 1926. L. Je Hess (Seal) Signed, sealed, published md declared as and for his last will and testament by the above named testator, in our presermce, who have, at his request, and his Presence, and in the presence of each other, signed our.names as witness thereto. J+ Ps Ingram, Sr. Mrs. Je P. Ingram NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court~- Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of L. J. Hass, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto atteched and purporting tobe the last will and testament of L. J. Hass, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Le Be Hass, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ist aken by the oath ont exem ins t Lon of J» P. Ingram Sr and Mre J Pp. Ingram, the subscribing witnesses thereto, #8 follows: WORTH CAROLINA, Iredell Countyi J P Ingram Sr and Mrs J P Ingram being duly swofn, depose md say, ent each for himself deposes end says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paperP writing now shown him, purporting to be the lest will and testament of L J Hass, 4 that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affient attested it in the presence anda t the request of said L J Hass deceased; and that at the time of its execution L J Hass was, in eaffiant's opinion, of sound aint sot disposing memory, Jo Pe Ingram, Srs — Mra. i: P. Ingram Le B. Hass Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30 day of December, 19.7. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing am every part thereof is the last will and testament of L J Hass, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination anc£his certificate, be recorded and filed. This 30 day of December, 197. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court of TredeTiCounty PED WAH ee TEE IEE EET FH TE TET eee HEE EIEN IE Se de Shab No. 3289 North Carolina- Iredell County. I, Mrs. Fannie Goodman of Mooresville, County and State aforesaid, do hereby make and declare this my hast will and testament: First I direct that my executor hereinafter named shall pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. Second I give, devise and bequeath to my adopted daughter, Alam Baker and to my adopted son Gene Baker, all my property of every kind real, personal and mixed and wheresoever situate to be theirs absolutely forever and in fee, share and share alike, per stirpes and not per capita. Third I hereby constitute and appoint A. L. Starr, Mooresville, N. C. my lawful executor, I hereby revoke any wial heretofore made by me. In witre ss whereof, I, the said Mrs. Fannie Goodman do hereunto set my hami end seal this 27th day of March 1936, Mrs. Fannie Goodman (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mrs. Fannie Goodman tobe her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request end in her Presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names es witnesses hereto, Ate Starr ne ss Sryyaterr néss wy — » COMMISSION TOT AKE PROOF OF WILL NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CIERK TO HONORABLE GEORGE C. SPOOLMAN Clerk Superior Court Windsor, North Carolina The undersigned Clerk, reposing special trust and confidence in your intergrity, hereby authaizes and empowers you to cause Sarah Starr to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoirt sand on oath to examine touching such matters and things as they shall know of and concerning the eryecution of a paper writing purporting to be the last will ma testanent of Mrs. Fannie Goodman, deceased, which has been filed in this office for probate. And the deposition in writing by you so tsken, the same you are to Bransmit, sealed with your seal, to the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 8th day of January, 198. C. G, Smith ) Clerk Superior court (CLERK'S SEAL) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA County of Bertie A paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Mre. Fannie Gooiman, deceased, bearing the date of 27th day of Merch, 1936, 4s exhibited before the undersigned by virtue of the authority above given him, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the @ th and examination of Sarah Starr one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: Sereh Sterr, being duly sworn deposes and says that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown her, purporting to be the Lest Will and Testament of Mrs. Fannie Goodman end that she saw Mrs. Fannie Goodman exeotte this writing as her last Will and Testament and that «ffiant attested it in the Presence and at the request of said Mrs. Fannie Goaimm, deceased; and at the tine of its execution said Mrs. Fannie Goodman was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, aArriant further swears that A. Le Starr the other subscribing witness tos aida will, that signed the same as a witness in the presence of a ffiant, end arsient caw hin sign the seme, and that said A. to) Steen Ab usw Weed Sarah Starr an (now Sera arr Stbscribed and sworn tob efare me, this 12 day of January, 1948, Geo. P. 8 oolman Clerk Super tor Cota weFtTe toi » Having executed the commission of the Clerkof the Superior Court of Iredell County, I hereby make this as a true and complete account of the proceedings had before me umder the special autha ity in me reposed. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my harnia ri seal this the 12 day of Jenuary, 198. Geo. C. Spoolman Clerk Superfor Court NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mariemma Henley, being duly sworn, deposes mds ays that he is well acquairtted with the handwriting of A. L. Starr, one of the subscribing witnesses to the peper writing purporting tobe the last will and testamnt ¢@ Mra. Fanrie Goodmen deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 27 day of March, 1946, having often seen him write, andthat the name of the said A. L. Starr subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said A. Le Starr. Meriemmna Henley Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of January, 1948. Ce G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. P. M. Barger, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquairt ed with the handwriting of Mrs. Fannie Goodman deceased, whose will t he a ttached paper writing, dated the 27 day of March 1936, purports to be, having often seen her write, md that the mame of thes aid Mre. Fannie Goadiman subserihed to said will ts in the genuine handwrit ing & the said Mrs. "mnie Goodman. Ce Me Barger Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of January, 198. 0. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court ieee ee eee ee cee ee Le ee See | lo. 34290 NORTH CAROLINA, WILL [IREDELL COUNTY. I, J. Alonzo Hart, a citizen and resident of Iredell County, North Caroling , being of sound mind anc memory, but considering the uncerta nty of my earth hereby existence, do/make and declare this my last will and testament, ly in manner and form following, and do hereby revoke all former wills and codicils heretofore made by me ITEM I. I direct that my Executrix, hereinafter named, shell, out of the first money coming into her hands, pay all of my just debts, including my funera} expenses, and the cost of placing a suitable marker to my grave. ITEY II. I Bive, devise and bequeath all of my personal property, of any and every kind, and wherever situate, absolutely to my wife, Essie C. Hart, ITEM III. I give, devise and bequeath all of my real estate, wherever situate, in fee simple to my wife, Essie C. Hart. ITEM IV. I nominate and appoint my wife, Essie C. Hart, as Executrix of this my last will and testament, with full power end authority to carry out all of the terms and provisions of my Will, and I direct that she shall not be required to give bond. ITEM V. I authorize and empower Essie C. Hart, my Executrix, to sell any and all personal property and real estate, wherever situate, thet I may own at the time of my death, either at public sale or at private sale as in her judgment she miy deem best, and to sell and convey the same without obtaining an order or the confirmation of the Court, hereby giving full power and authority to my Executriz tosell all real estate and personal property, wherever situate, that I may own at the time of my death, including any and all businesses conducted by me, at public or private sale, without an order, and without the confirmation of the Court, © and to convey the same in fee Simple and ebsolutely, and to execute all such deeds, bills of sale, or ther instruments asa re necessary to convey such personal property and real estate, or any part thereof, absolutely and in fee simple. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, J. Alonzo Hart, have set my hand and seal to this " last will and testament, contained on two sheets of paper, having written my nam at the bottom of the first sheet, and also on this sheet on the line following this paragraph, 811 being done at Statesville, State of North Carolina, on this the 17e day of April, 195. a/ J. Alonzo Hert (SEAL) + Alonzo har Signed, sealed, published, anda declared by the s aid J. Alonzo Hart, %8 pre sence, and for his last will an the presence of us ’ who, at his request and in his d and in the presence of one “nother, have subscribed our names as witre ss hereto. Je Al Alonzo Hart, in our Presence, signed his name at the bottom of the first pes " this Will, and also on the line on this page receding thi ragraph. Cs Be. Winberry P sso Witnesses. Monroe Adams ms RTH CAROLINA NO In the Superior Court- Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. Inthe Matter of the Will of J. Alonzo Hart, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ana testament of J. Alonzo Hart deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Cerolina, by Mrs. Essie C. Hart, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Monroe Adams and C. 3B. Winberry, the subscribing witness thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Monroe Adams and C. B. Winberry being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that they are subscribing witness to the said paper- writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of J. Alonzo Hert, an’ that they saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said J. Alonzo Hart deceased;and that at the time of its execution (or at the time its executior was acknowledged) said J. Alonzo Hart was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. C. 3. Winberry Monroe Adams Mra. Essie C. Hart Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of Jmuary, 198. Ce G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell Coun t yj itl) . And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said Paper-writing and every part thereof is the b st will and testament of J. Alonzo Hart, deceased, and it 1s ordered thatthe seme, with th foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6th day of January, 198. Ce Ge Smith Iredell County. TET Ae th ie Sete th ete He tk Stee ie 1b Sb Te ae HE TEETER GE SE IESE SESE SE Ste HE aE tse db ett } CO a ei ee No. 3292 STATE OF FLORIDA PASCO COUNTY I, Miles Costin Wood, of Pasco County, Florida, being of sound ming and memory but realizing the uncertainties of life, do make, publish, and decare this as my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and declaring void all wills ana testaments heretofore made by me: FIRST: If desire that all my just debts, together with my funeral expenses, be paid out of the first monies coming into the hands of my executrix, SECOND: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Gertrudé Robbins Yood, absolutely all of my personal property of e very kind and description, wheresoever located or situated. THIRD: I give and devise to my beloved wife, Gertrude Robbins Wood, for the tem of her natural life, my w ange grove near Dade City, Peseo County, Florida and all my other real estate of every kind and description, wheresoever located or situated, and subject to her life estate, I give and detise all of my real estate to my for children, to-wit: Winifred Macklin Wood. Blanche Robbins Plowright. William Andrew Wood. Miles Costin Wood, Jr. And in event any of my said children should die in my life time leaving 8 child or children, then such child or children shall take the interest of their deceased parent herein devised. FOURTH: That in event {it shall bemome necessary to sell and dispose of my orange grove in Yasco County, Florida during the life time of my beloved wife, then I desire and direct that the net proceds from such sale be invested in other lands upon the same terms and conditions above set forth or otherwise invested in bonis, notes, or mortgages and the interest thereof be paid to my beloved wife GQuring her life and that at her death the proceeds be equally divided among my four children as hereinbefore provided. FIFTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Gertrude Robbins Wood, the executrix of this my Last Will and “estament with full power and authorit7 to execute the same and every mrt thereof according to the true intent and meaning thereof. in witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Statesville, North Carolina, this the e3rd day of September, 1943. Miles Costin Wood (SBAL) Signed, sealed, published, be his Last and declared by Miles Costin Wood to Will and Testament in the ot Presence of each of us, who, at his request and in presence and in the presence of each other, do hereby subscribe our names °° witne sses thereto, Neil Se Sowers Witne ss Statesville, N. C. address g. Me Land Witness Statesville, N. C. address NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk, In the matter of the will of Miles Coston Wood, deceased. The paperwriting hereto ettached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Miles Costin Wood deceased is exhibited before the undersigned clerk of the superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by “rs. Gertrude R. Wood, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Neil S. Sowers, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of E. M. Land as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Neil S. Sowers, being duly sworn deposes ands ays t hat he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Miles Costin Wood and that he saw Miles Costin Wood execute this writing as his lest will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Miles Costin “ood, deceased; and at the time of its execution said Miles Coston Wood, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affhant further swears that E. M. Land the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of effiant, end that effiant saw him sign the same, and that said E. M. Lend is insane or otherwise incompetent to testify. Neil S. Sowers Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6 day of January, 198. Ce de Smit h Clerk Supertor Court of Iredell County. WORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY, IT Avery, being duly sworn, depores andsays thet he is well acquainted with the handwriting of E. M, Land, one of the subscribing witnesses tothe paper writing purporting to be the la st will md testament of Miles Costin Wood deceased, wh 1chis hereto attached, dated the 23 day of September 19/3, having often seen hi “write, and ttt the name of the seid E. M. Lani subscribed as a witness to sei 4 will is in the genuinme handwriting of the said E. M. Land. I, Te. Avery Subser eq and sworn to before me, thie & day of January, 1948. Co Gs Smith ol rk Sup rior Court. Pe e t e ac er e s re ne e yp Te t e ge ~ North Carolina Iredell County John Ge Knox, being duly sworn deposes and says t hat he is we 1} acquainted with the handwriting of M. CG. Wood, deceased, whose will the attached peperwriting Gated the 23rd day of Sept. 193 purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said M. Ce Wood subscribed tosaid will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Me C. Wood. John G. Knox Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 14 day of January, 1948 Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it is considered, and adjuwiged by the court thet the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Miles Costin Wood, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 13th day of Jany. 198. Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court. Tete Seed te tk He dk edb hoe Sete Sh te th dhe bb Se Se db Het Sede Si ak se HE HE ase tee J NO. 4291 State of North Carolina. Iredell County. 1, Angie Montgomery, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and deé@lare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form @s follows, to-wit: Item l,. My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent Christiel burial and pay the expenses thereof, together with all my other just debts, 48 soon 4s practical after my death out of the first moneys that may come tnto her hands available for that purpose. Item 2. Subject to the payment of my debts, I give, devise and bequeth 11 my pro- perty, real and personal, wherescever situated and of whatever nature and kind, unto my sister, Alvah Montgomery, to be hers absolutely and infee simple. Item 4e 1 hereby constitute &nd appoint my sister, Alvah Montgomery, &6 gExecutrix of this my least Will ana Testament, to execute the same, and ewery part thereof, 9 a ccording tolts true intent end meaning, hereby revoking a11 other wills and testament s Dy me heretofore made. And I do specifically authorize and empower my said Evecutrix to sell any property, real or personal, that it may be necessary to sell in order to settle my estate, et either public or private sele, without ie.’ order. and upon such terms #8 she may think best and to execute all necessary deeds, transfers or other papers in connection with any sales so made by her so as toconvey the fee simple title as toany real property sold au the absolute title as to any personal property. I request that no bond be required of my said Executrixe IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Angie Montgomery, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 16th day of November, 19);3. Angie Montgomery (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Angie Montgomery to be her last Will end Testament in the presence of us, who st her request and in her presence and inthe presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our nanms as witndsses. Hessie Blankenship John Ae Scott NORTH C AROLINA In the Superior CourtrpBefore the Clex. IREDELL COUNTY. Inthe Matter of the Will of Angie Montgomry, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting tobe the last will and testament af Angie Montgomery deceased, is exhibited befare the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, Nath Carolina, by Alvah Montgomery, the ®xecutor therein named, md thereupon the following proof is taken by the oath and examination of Hessie Blankenship ari John A. Scott, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Hessie Blmkenship and John A. Seott beingduly swom, depose and say, 81d each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subseribing witness to the eaid P@er-writing now shown them, purporting tobe the last will and testament of Ang te Montgomery, deceased, and that they saw her execute this writing as her last mil and testament, and that affient attested it in the presence andat the request 0 f said Angie Montgomery deceased; and in the presence of each other; and thet et the tine of its ©xeoution said Angie Montgomery was, inaffient's opinion, of sound mind a ng Aisposing memroy. Hessie Blankenship @ssie Bla s John A. Scott Alvah Montgomery ¥ subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of Jmuary, 1948. C. G, Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. 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 Angte Montgomery, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the fore going © xaminet} - . 45UL0n and this certificate, be recorded anc filed. This 6th day of January, 1918. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court oo Iredell County. Be SESE TE Ib Sb ESE ETE E SEE EEE ete Te Te NO. 3293 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SOUNTY OF IREDELL. I, De QO. Cowan, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make, publish and declare this tc be my last will and testamert, hereby revoking all other wills and testaments by me here- tofore made, if any. Ist. It is my will and desire that my body shall be give a decent burial, suitable to the wishes and desires of my family, and that all of my just debts be paid out of the first money coming into the hands of my executrix hereinafter named, end. I hereby will, cevise and bequeath all of my property, both real personal and mixed to my beloved wife, Opal Bailey Cowen, to be hers absolutely during her life, with the right to sell and convey the same infee simple, if she should so desire. ard. It is my further will and desire that any of the property conveyed to ay wife in the foregoing parégraph remaining undisposed of at the death of my wife, Upal Bailey Cowan, shall be divided equally among my children. kth. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Opal Bailey Com, my lawful executrix, to all intents and purposes, to execute this my lest will and testament, @ccording to the true intent am meaning of the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said D. 0. Cowan, do hereunto set my hand and sesl, this the 29th day of November, 1930. D. 0.Cowan (SEAL) Signed, sealed, his last will and testament, in thes and declared by the said D. 0. Cowan to be in the presence of us, wh t, and in his présence, end i » Whoat his request, witnesses heck.” presence of each other, do hereunto subscribe our names 46 W. Roy Plott Buren Jurney COMMISSION TO TAKE PROOF OF WILL WORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY EFORE THE CLERK TO HONORABLE C. H. LEATHERWOOD Clerk Superior Court Waynesville, North Carolina The undersigned Clerk, reposing special thrust and confidence in your integrity, hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause W. Roy Plott to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoint and on oath to examine touching such matters and things as they shall know of and concerning the execution of a paper writing purporting tobe the [ast Will and Testament of D. 0.Cowan, deceased, which has been filed in this office for probate. And the deposition in writing by you so taken, the same you are to transmit, sealed with your seal, to the uncersigned Clerk of the Superior Court. In witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand andseal, this the 28th day ofJanuary, 198. Ce. Ge Smith (CLERK'S SEAL) Clerk Superior Court State of North Carolina County of Haywood A paper writing heretos ttached and purporting to be the Last Will end Testament of D. O. Cowan, deceased, bearing the date of 29th day of November, 1930, ls exhibited befare the undersigned by virtue of the authority above given him, énd thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of We Roy Plott, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: W. Roy Plott, beingd uly sworn deposes end says that he is a sudscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the Lest Will snd Yestament of D. 0. Cowan and that he saw D. 0. Cowm execute this writing *s his & st Will and Testament and that effiant attested it in the presence and *t the request of said D. 0. Cowan, deceased; andat the time of its execution sid D. 0. Cowan was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. W. Roy Plott Subseribed and » worn to before me, thig 29 day of January, 1948. C. ste Leathe rwood tk Superior Court oF Haywood County. (SEAL) Having executed the commission of the Clerk of the Superior vourt of L “eee1l Count y, I hereby make this as «true and complete account of the proceeding had before me under the special authority in me reposed, In witress “hereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this the 29 day of January, 198. C. H. Leatherwood Clerk Superflor Court “a ywood Count y NORTH CAROLINA ‘idits aliens. Inthe Superior Court - Before the Clerk. In the Matter of D. 0. Cowan, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang testament of D. 0. Cowan deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Crk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Opal Bailey Cowan, the executor therein named, and thereupon the followins proof thereof ist aken by the oath and examination of Buren Jurney and W. Roy Plott, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. Buren Jurney being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for hirself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now show hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of D. 0. Cowan, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, ard that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said D. 0. Cowan deceased; md that at the time of its execution said D. O-« Cowan was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory « Opal B. Cowan Buren Jurney _ Severally subseribed end sworn to before me, this 27th day of January, 1948. C. Ge Smith Ck rk Supertor Court Iredell County. And thereupon it 1s considered and edjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of D. 0. Cowan deceased, and it is ordered tat the same, with the foregoing examinttion and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 31st dey of Jenuary, 1948, C. G. Smith 4 Clerk Supertor of Tredell County $e 4 Seth se tide sus 4s aa TESTE Se tb Mei Ab Se Sete ase titi se dese dee LUE Tete He He abe Bt te tet 4 Noe 3295 This January 2 192 I do hereby certyfie this my hand and seal that I do will and place in hands, Karl Lackey ail real and personal property I seised Karl Lackey hands to hold or dispose of as he see fit and allso to his lawful hears and the properity is not to de vided y as Karls diretion I myself and iat is to have our mantains as long as we live a onl and at our deth to Karland is heirs and if ther is any money after funeral is paid give $100.00 one hundred Dollars as trust to Loary Church in trust pastor's salry He D. Lackey This Yun 2 19)2 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 H D Lackey deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Karl Lackey, son therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Karl Lackey, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, after his death. And it is furbher proved by the oath and ervamination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: C. D. Stevenson, S. H. Stevenson, and John G. Knox, that they are acqual nted with the handwriting of the said H D lackey, having often seem him write, ani verily believe that the neme of the said HD Lackey subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said H D Lackey 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 H D Leckey. Karl Lackey (Seal) S. H. Stevenson (Seal) C. D. Stevenson (Seal) John G. Knox (Seel) Severdly sworn to and subscribed before me, thie the 1 day of January, 198. C. G. Smith Clerk Superlor Court NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL county In the Superior Court, Before the Chr. It 1s therefore, considered md adjudged by the Court that the said paper- Witing, end every part thereof, is the last will and testament of H D lackey, de eased, andthe same with the foregoing examination ad this certificate are 0 rdered to be recorded and filed, This the 1h da y @ Januar A. D., 1948. Yo GPP ro. 1M C. OG» Smith Clexk Superior Vourt DE Sb et Seb Het AN URE eRe SEE 1b SEE 4b 4b Eb tb tb aE te dE aE a Noe 5296 North Carolina Iredell County I, Ge Be Sullivan, of the aforesaid county mdstate do make and declare vhnis my last will and testament. I I will and devise all of the real estate owned by meat the time of my death to my wife, L.E. Sullivan, for the term of her life only. te Subject to the life estate of my wife, L. E. Sullivan, as devised inthe foregoing itemof this will, I will and devise all of my real estate to my son, Ge Re Sullivan, in fee simple. III I give and bequeath to my wife, L. E. Sullivan, all of my household md kitchen furniture tobe hers during her lifetime. The remainder of all of my personal property, after paying my debts, funeral expenses and cost of administration, I give and bequeath to my son, G. Rs. Sullivan. IV { hereby constitute and appoint my son, G. R. Sullivan, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, e ccording to the true intent and mean ing of the same, snd every part and clause tle reofp- hereby revoking and declaring utterly wid all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said G. R. Sullivan, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this l0th day of February, 192. G. B. Sullivan (SEA ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said G. B. Sulliven to be His B st 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 witnesses thereto. D. Le. Raymer Dewey L. Raymer, Jp, AROLINA NORTH CAR In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of G. Be Sullivan, Decessed. {he paper-writing hereto sttached am purporting to be the last will and testanertt of G. Be Sullivan deceased, ise xhibited before the uncersigned Clerkof the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by G. k. Sullivan, the executor therein named, and tipreupon the following proof thereof ist aken by the oath and examination of De. Le Raymer and Dewey L. Raymer, Jr., the subseribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL MUNTY. D. Le Raymer and Dewey L. Raymer, Jr. being duly s wom, depose and SAY, and each for hirself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the seid paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testement of G. Be Sullivan, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last wil) and testa- ment, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said G. Be Sullivan deceased; and that at the time @& its execution said G. B. Sullivan was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind mda disposing memory. D. L. Raymer Dewey L. Raymer, Jr. Ge Re. Sullivan Severally subscribed and sworn to before m, this l4thday of January,19\4. Marthe D. Parker, Deputy Clerk of Superior Court Iredell County3j And thereupon it 1s considered and ad judged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of 0. B. Sullivan, Geceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 13thd ay of January, 1948. Ce Ge. Smith Clerk Supertor Court o Iredell County. Bh Fe ete th th tb tb 46 46 ae Sb HE Ae ete St TERE TERE HME ESE EAE He dt tt te TE SB ESE aE oe se ol pe c a n s Da c e es nn RS ; ad Noe 4297 North Carolina, Will of Quintis M. neal Alexander County. I, Quintis M. Deal of county and state above named, being of sound mind and disposing memory and knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death do make and publish this to be my last will and testament in manner and form as follows: First: I will my soul to God who gave it. Second: I will that my eyvecutrix hereinafter named pay all my just debts out of the first moneys that may come into her hands if any exist at my death and give my body a decent burtal. Third: I will and bequeath to my wife Bessie May Deal and Harris Land contal ning 19 acres also my interest in the Goble land my interest being 1/4 undivided interest in said land containing 60 acres also one lot containing 1/2 acre forever, Fourth: I will and bequeath unto my wife Bessie May Deal my home in Stony Point containing one acre also my farm known as the Miller place containing 80 ecres during her natural life or widowhood and at her death or if she should marry then it 1s to go to my chikiren share and share alike. Fifth: I will and bequeath to my wife Bessie May Deal, all my personel property of every description that I may die possessed wit after all doctor bill md expenses has been paid. lastly: I hereby appoint my beloved wife, Bessie May Deal my lawful executrix to carry out this my last will ana testament, This January the Sth. 1923. uint Me. Deal (SEAL) Witnesses: A. Le Watts We G. Harris North Carolina, In the Superior Court, Alexander County. Before the Clerk. In the matter of Quintis M. Deal, deceased. The peper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and NoaXament Quintis M. Deal, deceased, is@ xhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexani er County, North Carolina, by Bessie May Deal the executrix therein named and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by - oath and examira tion Of Ae lig Watts and W, oc, Herris, the subscribing witm gses thereto, as follows: North Carolina, Alexander County, . . c or A. L. Watts and w, G. Harris being duly swom, depose and 8*Y, and each f himself deposes and s asy, ting that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper to be the lst will and testament of Quintis M. Deal, and him, purporting aw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, end that that he 8 : dat the request of said Quintis M. Deal, ted it in the presence an affiant attes ed, and that at the tim of its execution, said wuintis M. Deal was in deceased, g ffiant opinion, af sound mind and disposing memory. & the | Wa . t 8 ne A A a ee We G. Ha rris_ Bae See ea ally subscribed end sworn to before me, this the 9th day of February, 192%. Sever 9 Gates Linney Sere Super ter WwUrts And thereupon it is considered md adjudged Ly the Court that the sald paper wring and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Quintis M. Deal, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the faegoing examination and this certifiate, be recorded and filed. This the 9th day of February, 1923. Gates Linney Clerk Superior Court. North Carolina, Abexander County. I, Charlie K. Watts, Clerk Superior Court of Alexandr County do certify that the above will and probate thereon of Quintis M. Deal is a true am correct copy @s in this office, Recorded in Will Book D, page \. Witness my hand and official seal this the l2th., day of January, 198. Charlie K. Watts . Clerk @& Suprior Court. _ Filed in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court tn Iredell County, Ao 7 7 8. North Carolina on the 19th day of Janwery, 19h C. G. Smith Clerk Supe ri or Court WSe ete Lhe te te Te ete th ete 48 Ab tb Sb te tee ete Si Sb Ab ak Sethe ee te ee ab te at SE v Noe 5298 State of North Carolina. Iredell Caunty. I, Mrs. “ary Bradley Morrison, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and wishing to provide for t he Gisposition of al my property at the date of my death, do hereby make, publish and declare this tobe my last Wil) ang Testament, as follows: Ttem jis My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a suitable Christien burial and wy the expenses therefor, together with any other just debts that I may owe, *S soon &s practical after my death. Item 2. I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Janie Morrison, one stand of drawers, known as the Sradley stand of drawers, whichcame from my people; also one wooden candlestand or table that came from the Bradley Family, to be hers absolutely. All bhe rest and reaminder of my household and kitchen furniture, silverware, jewelry and personal belongings I give and bequeath equally among my five children, John R. Morrison, Jr., William kK. Morrison, Margaret Gaither, Louise McColl md Janle Morrison, to be divided ag they may agree. Item 4. In accordance with the expressed wishes of my late husband, John R. Morrison, I do give, devise ma bequeath: (a). Unto my daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gaither, one vacant lot facing on the East side of the Wilkesboro Road, adjoining the lenis formerly owned by J. H. West and now owned by Sigmon, and having a frontage of one-third of the total frontage I own between Sigmon and Privette land, now owned by Marvin Gaither, and extending back between parallel lines to the branch in the rear, to be her absolutely. (b). Unto my daughter, Mrs. Louise McColl, the vacant lot adjoining the above lot, with a frontage of One-third of the total frontage, with a depth of t wo hundred fest, to be hers absolutely, (ce). To my daughter, Janie Morrison, the next lot embracing one-third of the total frontage and extending back a depth of two hundred feet between parallel lines, to be hers absolutely, Item |. 1 give, devise and bequeath unto my daughter, Mrs. Louise McColl, the house and lot that [ own On the East Side of th Chi desigre ted on the blue pley Rord Road, being known and print we have of said property, which ig not recorded, 68 Lot Wo. Five (5), whth> * frontage of firty (50) rect and an approximate depth of one hundred and fYfty fee f Mics t (159 ana being bounded one ach s ide by the property © Jante Bradley's heirs, to be hers absolutely Item 5. All the rest andremainder of my real estate, knowns s the Bradley Home but including all other real estate that I have at the time of my death, Place, ive, devise and bequesth, equelly, sahre ard share alike, to my two sons, John I give, © r R, Morrison, dre end William E. Morrison, tobe theirs in fee simple. Item 6. After disposing of myreal estate, &s above set out, it is my will and @sire that all the rest and remainder of my estate, includirg money, stocks, bonds and other personal property, shall be divided as follows: (a). One-half thereof absolutely to my deughter, Janie Morrison. (b)- One-fourth thereof to my daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gaither. (ec). One-fourth thereof to my daughter, Mrs. Lotiise McColl. In making this last division, I do not wish to discriminate among my children, but I am taking into account the fact that two of the girls ave married and have homes of their own and the further fact that my sister, Miss Janie Bradley, expressed the hope thet whatever property came to me from her estate, go to Janie and I make this explanstion sot hat the girls will understand why the difference in the divison. Item 7. [ hereby constitute and appoint my daughter, Jmie Morrison bkxecutrix 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 expresely authorize my said Executrix, in her sole discvetion, to sell eny property, real or personal, that it may he necessary tosell in order to settle my estate, at either public or private sale, for cashor upon terms approved by her mdto make all necessary transfers, essignmert s, bills of sale or deeds, so as to comey the absolute titlte to any real property sold, and without any order of Court or proceeding to which my devisees are made purties. IN Wi TNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Mrs. Mary Bradley Morrison, have hereunto set my hand md affixed my seal, this November lth, 1946. Mary Bracley Morrison (SEAL) fax radley Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mrs. Mary B Morrison to be her last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, her request, and in her presence, and inthe presence of e ach cher, do hereto subscribe our names as witre wses. John A. scott Hessie Blankenship North Carolina. Iredell County. I, Mrs. Mary Bradley Morrison, of the State and County a4 fore said » do hereby make and declare this to be a Codicii to my last Will ma Testament dated y \ NOV.4, 19k 6, in all other respects ratifying end approving the said Last Will ana Testament, gaye only: Le Since saic will was drawn, I have purchased twoofr the Jante Bradley houses on the Chipley Ford Road from her estate and of these, I give, devise ma bequeath the house now occupied by my son, William E. Morrison, having & frontage of 75 feet on the Chipley Ford Road mad extendingb ack toa depth of 140 feet, equally, share and sre alike, unto my two sons, John R. Morrison, Jr. and Wm. E, Morrison, tobe theirs in fee simple. 2. The second of the houses I purchased fromthe Janie Bradley Estate and being numbered "Six", with a frontage of 75 feet on the Chipley Ford Road and extending back to a private roed in the rear, IL give, devise and bequeath infee simple to my daughter, Janie Morrison, . 3« The home place where I live, with a frontage of 210 feet and a depth of <l10 feet, making a square 210 feet wide and 210 feet deept, which vovers the yard where the house is situated, I give, devise md bequeath equally, share md share alike, tnto my three daughter, Janie Morrison, Louise McColl and Margaret Gaither, tobe theirs absolutely and in fee simple. 4. Inasmuch as the water for the houses on the Chipley Ford Road described eSove and owned by other members of my family, is derived from a common source, viz}; the spring on my land in the rear of my home place, I now provide that as long 4s any of said houses are owned by members of my immediate fabily, they shall have @ right to connect on to and take water fromthe said spring located on my home place and all devises of the property are made subject to that right. After making these three specific devises, all other provisions of my said last Will and Testament, except as modified hereby, shall be and continue in full force md effect, ag written, IN WL TNE PPA TH ESS WHEREOF, I, the said Mary 3, Morrison, have hereunto set my hand and affixed myseal, this July llth, 1947. Mrs, Mary Bradley Morrison (SEAL) Witnesses: John A. Scott Hessie Blanks nsh ip OLINA NORTH C AROL In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the will of Mrs. Mary Sradley Morrison, Deceased, The ppper -writing hereto attached and purporting tobe the last will and testament and Codicill of Mrs. Mary Bradley Morrison deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Miss Yanie Morrison, the executor therein named, and thereupon the fol Lowing proof thereof ist aken by tle oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hesste Blankenship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John Ae Scott, and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say and each for himself deposes and says, thet he (she) is a subscribing wite ss to the said paper-writing now shown him (her), purporting to be the last will and testament and Codicill of Mrs. Mary Bradley Morrison, end that he (she) saw her execute (or Heard acknowledge the execution of) this writing as her last will and testament, and thet affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Mary Bradley Morrison deceased; end in the presence of each other and trat at the time of its execution said Mary Bradley Morrison wes, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. John A. Scott Hesde Blankenship Janie Morrison Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2lst day of January, 191,45. Ce Ge Smith Mlerk Supertor Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered end adjudged by the Court thet the said Paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament and Codicill of Mrs. Mary Bradley Morrison, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examim tion and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 21st day of January, 198. Ce. Ge Smith CTerk Superior Court of lredelt County. , Tete te ee te ie Te teh eH ae ete tee SE TRAE AE ER de AE dE ede He ae ETE He SEH Seat Oe HE WILL I, T. Le Dysard, Sre, a resident and citizen of Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncer tainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby reyok- ing all former wills and codicils by me heretofore made, ITEM I. I direct that my Executrix and Executor shall, out of the first money coming into their hands, pay all of my just debts, including my funeral expenses, and the erection of a suitable monument to my grave. ITEM II. The testator, T. Le Dysard, Sr., and his son, T. Le Dysard, Jr., are partners in a partnership operating under the name of T. L. Sysard & Son, md each of said partners'is an owner of one-half interest in said partnership. Prior to T. L. Dysard & Son, Incorporated, being formed, this partnership carrted on a construction business, but is not now doing so, but there is still some property in the partnership, and it is being kept alive. 4 give, devise and bequeuth to my wife, Ethel austin Dysard, absolutely, all of my interest in the partrsrship of T. Le Dysard & Son, both real and person l property and all mixed real am personal property. Mywife shall take absolutely all of my right, title and interest in all partnerchip property of T. L. Dysard & son, and she shall in all respects take my place and stead in said partrership, end be entitled to dll of the rights that I have in said partnership, together with al of the profits that I wuld be entitled to. in the event that my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, predeceased me, then I give, devise and bequeath all of my interest in the partnership property of T. le Dysard & Son, both real and personal property, and all mixed reel and personal property, absolutely and in fee simple to my son, T. Le. Dysard, Jre ITEM IIL. Elijah Gaines has been a faithful colored employee of T. Le Dysard, Sr., T. L. Dysard & Son, and T. Le Dysard & Son, Incorporated, snd in the event thet Elijah Gaines is working for either of thea bove named at the time of ny death, I desire and request that my son, T. Le. Dysard, Jr., and my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, shall build or buy a house for Elijah Gaines to live in during the remainder of his life, and shall make a deed conveying the said property to the seid Elijah Gaines for the termof his natural life, reserving the remainder in fee eimpe to T. L. Dysard, Jr., and Thel Austin Dysard, to revert to them or to such person or persons as they may name md designate in said deed at the death of the said Elijah Gaines. It 1s my request that one-half of the cost of the house nd lot be paid by T. L. Dysard, Jr., and one-half by Ethel Austin Dysard, As to when J ‘ the house shall be built or bought and conveyed to Elijah Gaines, it 1s sas neeny in the discretion of my fon wife, end son, leaving the entire matter in their discretiey both th as to the time when it shall be done, and ag to the amount tobe paid for the same. This matter, with reference to my wife and son buying or building e house and conveying it to Elijah Gaines for his lifetime is merely a request on my part, and is in noway 4 liability on my estate or on my wife and son, or onthe property devised to them under this Will, and the devise and bequeath of the property under this Will 1s in no way conditioned on their carrying out the provisions contained in this paragraphe However, it is my simere desire and request that if mywife and sonf eel that they have sufficient money to carry out the provisions of this para- graph that they do so; however, I am leaving the matter entirely in their discretion. ITEM IV. The house and lot on the West side of Harrill Street, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, where my sister, Mrs. Annie Downs, now lives is owned by me and my wife as anestate by the entirety. It is my desire and request that my wife permit my sister, Mrs.Annie Downs, to live in and occupy said house during the lifetime of the said Mrs. Annie Downs. In the event that my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, predecesses me, I give, devise and bequeath the aforementioned house on the West side of Harrill st reet, in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, to my sister, Mrs. Annie Downs, for the term of her netural life, and at her death to my granddaughter, Virginia Lee Dysard, in fee simple. (This is the house in which my sister, Mrs. Annie Downs, now lives.) ITEM V. The farm in Cool Spring Township, Iredell County, North Caroline, consisting of 5.68 acres more @ less, conveyed to T. L. Dysard and wife, Ethel A. Dysard, by the deed of Wade H. Moore mdwife, recarded in Deed Book 186, page 167, Iredell County Registery, ani 76-1/2 acres more or bss conveyed to T. L. Dysard, Sr. and wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, by the deed of J. D. Honeycutt and wife, reca ded tn Deed Book ly), page l,0, Iredell County Registry, 1s owed by me and my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard,as an estate by the entirety. However, in the evert that my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, predeceases me, then in such event I give devise and bequeath the aforesaid fam, consisting of two tracts of land as conveyed by the aforementiors d deeds, to my son, T. L. Dysard, Jr., in fée simple. ITEM VI. I give, devise and bequeath all of the shares of stock that Town in the Merchant s an Farmers Bank of Statesville, North Carolina,.s bsolute y *nd in fee Simple to my granddaughter, Virginia Lee Dyserd. Item VII. I give, devise end bequeath al of the shares of stock that I own in the Peoples Loan and Savings Bank of Statesville, North Carolina, absolutely “nd in fee simple to my granddaughter, Pamala Mar gan Dysard. ITEM VIII. I give, devise and bequeath ell of my sheres of stock in T. l. Dysard & Son, Simple Incorporated, Statesville, Narth Carolina, absolutely end in fee ‘0 mywife, Ethel Austin Dysard. In the event that mywife predeceases ne, the "I give, devise ana bequeath the aforesaid shares of stock in fee simple and ab SOlutely to my son, T. L. Dysard, Jr. It is myr equest and desire that my wife, Ethel Austin Dysara, shal) a g long as she lives, draw a solary of Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars (¢2 600 00 per year from the corporation of I. Le Dysard & Son, Incorporeted, and IT specifica) y request that my son, T. L. Dysard, Jr., and the other officers and directors of the corporation provide by proper resolutions in the cq@ poration for my wife to dray bhe aforementioned salary from the corporation each year. ITEM IX. I give, devise and bequeath all of the shares of stock that I own in Southern Frozer food, Inc., Statesville, North Carolina, and in Iredell Preezer Locker, Inc., Statesville, North Caroling, and inthe First Building and Losn Association, Statesville, North Carolina, and in the Home Building and Loan Association, Statesville, North Caroline, absolutely and in fee simple to my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard and my son, T. Le Dysard, Jr., share and share alike, In the event thatmy wife, Ethel Austin Dysarc, predeceases me, then I give,devise and bequeath the aforesaid shares of stock that I have bequeathed to her in this item of my Will to my son, T. Le Dysard, Jr., absolutely end in fee simple. ITEM X.- I give, devise and bequeath all of my shares of stock in the Durham Industrial Bank, Durham, North Carolina, md all of my United States Govern- ment bonds absolutely and in fee simple to my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, and my son Te Le. Dysard, Jr., share and sare alike. In theeent that my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, prececeased me, then the shares of stock md United States Government bonds that 4 devise to her under this item of my Will shall go in fee simple and absolutely to my son, T. Le Dysard, Jr. ITEM XI. I give, devise ama bequeath all of the rest andresidue of my real estate, wherever situate, to my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, in fee simple, and in the event thet my wife predeceased me, then I give, devise and bequeath the sime to my son, Te. Le Dysard, Jr., in fee simple. ITEM XII. Igive, devise and bequeath #11 of the rest endresidue of my personal property, inéiuding- all money on hand or in the bank, md all notes, mortgages and deeds of trust, md all personal property of any and every kind which I have not Dyserd, in fee simple and absolutely, end in the event that my wife predecesses ™, then I give, Cevised or bequeathed heretofore in this Will, to myw ife, Ethel Austin devise and bequeath the same to my son, T. Le Dysard, Jr., absolutely and in fee simple. ITEM XIII. In the event that my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, predeceases me, then all of the property, voth real and personal, which I have devised to her under this Will shall g° to my son, T. L, Dysard, Jr., in fee simple. ITEM XIV. Inthe event that my son, T. L. Dysard, Jr., predeceases me leaving issue surviving him, then such of his issue es survive me shall take the property that he woulda have taken under this Will ITEM XV I hereby nominate and appoint my wife, Ethel Austin Dysard, ix, and my son, T. L.Dysard, Jr., as Executor of my last will and testa- Executrix, with full power and mthority to carry out all the terms and provisions of ment, will, and [direct that they shall not be required to give bond. , this IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Te Le Dysard, Sr., have set my hand and seal this my Will contaimd on five sheets of paper, and have also written my name to s! — , the bottom of the foregoing four sheets, 411 done at Statesville, Stete of on . North Carolina, on this the th day of December, 19),7. Signed, sealed, published, and declered by the said T. L. Lysard, Sr as and for his k& st Will in the presence of us, who at his request, end in his presence, and int le presence of one another, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Te. Le Dysard, Sr., signed his name at the bottom of each of the foregoing sheets of this Wibl in our presence. Ce Be Winberry Charlie Fay Murdock Monroe Adams issn In the Superior Court-sefore the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of T. L. Dysard, Sr., Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of T. Le Dysard, Sr. deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior. Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by T. L. Dysard, Jr. the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thepeof is taken by the oath and examination af C. B. Wirberry, Charlie Fay Murdock and Monroe Adams, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL 0OUNTY. C. Be Winberry, Charlie Fay Murdock and Monroe Adams being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is # subscribing Witness to the said paper-writing now show him, purporting to be the last will and testament of T. L. Dysard, Sr. and that he saw him execute this writing 45 his lest will and testament, and thet affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said T. L. Dysard, Sr. deceased; end that at the time of im *xecution said T. L. Dysard, Sr. was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and dis- Posing memory, C. Be Winberry Will ®xhibited by me Charlie Fay Murdock te. Dysara, Jr, Monroe Adams Severally subscribed and swornto before me, t his 22nq day of Jan “ry, Ce. Ge Smith CB rk Superlor Co . urt LreqeqlyT County, Anc thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court thet th saig . ’ 8 paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of T, L Dy ( © * sard, Sre, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination ana this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 22 day of January, 1943. Clerk Superlor Court of Tredell County. te e464 BEE TE ETE TE Te Fo Te te ETE HE EE Oe Se eae TE le TE Te ESE Eee eo SESE ESE ee SEE 2G Vet St 5b tb ete 1, John F. Marquette, a resident of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, do make and declare this my last will endtestament and hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by me made, {TEM I. I direct that my Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay #]1 my just debts including my funeral 6xpenses out of the first money coming into their hands. ITEM II. I give and devise my books and bookcase to Statesville Lodge Noe 27 As Fo & As Mo, Statesville, North Carolina. It is myr equest that these books be placed in a reading room of the Lodge, not to be taken from the reading room without a deposit of the price of tle book by the Librarian. It 1s my will and Gestre that these books be used by the members of the Lodge. TTEM II. I give, devise, and bequeath all the remairter of myr eal and personal property, wherever situated, to my devoted wife, Dorothy N- Marquette. ITEM IV. I hereby nominate md appoint my trusted friends, Gibson G- A Netin of Statesville, North Carolina, and Paul Le Coleman of Winston-Salem, North t 9 ca “ry out the terms and provisions of this Will, end I direct that they shall not be re quired to give bona. In the event ¢ the death or resignation or for ™J other cause one of the Executors is unable to serve, the survivor will have full power ani authority to carry out all the IN TESTIMONY WHEREOP, I, terms and provisions of this Will. 4 John F, Marquette, have hereunto set my hand 49 seal to thi 8 my last Will ana testanent contained on one sheet of paper, et Cr Venere Sats Carolina, this 17th day of January, 197 e * Ys/___John F. Marquette (SBAL) ° « Marque ° Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said John I. Marquette ag and for his last Will in the presence of us, who at his request and in his pre sence » ed in the presence of one enother, have subscribed our names as witre sses neretoe - A on Ay 7 A. Austin Je NET Ben Le We tt s NORTH CAROLINA a 3 aia al In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. er RATINIATY TRED i OUNTY - LABYSae In the Metter of the Will @& John F. Marquette, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached smd purporting tobe th end testament of John F. Marquette deceased, is exhibited before the Clerk of the Superior Court of +redell County, No th Carolina, by Gibson G. Austin, one of the exeautors therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ist aken by the oath anc examim tion of G. G. Austin and Ben LeWatrs, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Gibson G. Austin and Ben L. Wetts being duly sworn, depose am say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he {s a subseribim witness to the said paper-wribing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Joh F. Marquette, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will ard testa- ment, and that affiant attested it in the presence andat the request of said John F. Marquette deceased; and that at the timecf its execution said John PF, Merquette was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind md disposing memory. G. Ge Austin Ben L. Watts Severally subscribed and sworn tobefore me, thie bth day of January, Ce. Ge Smith @Ierk Superior court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court thet the said pPaper-writing and every part thereof is the last wijl md testament of John F. Merquette, deceased, and it is a dered that the same, with the foregoing examine - tion and this certificate, be recarded and filed. This 28 day of Jmuary, 195. Co Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County Set te ett HAE TET SEE HE HE DEES SESE tb SE SEE ESE Te He at Ht ES at MAb HE ¥ Noe 4301 April 14, 1947 I, Mary Alice Donnell of Statesville, N. C. in the county of Tredell, being sou of mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will ma testament, to wit. First- All my funeral expenses shall be fully paid. Second=- I give, devise and bequeath all the remainder of my money and personal property to my frend, Mrs. Mary Ee Morrison to have and to hold for ever Third - I nominate and appoint my said firend, Mrs. Mary E£. Morrison to »e the executor ¢ this, my last will and testament. In witmess whereof 4 have hereunto signed my name. Mary Alice Donnell Witre ss Ne De Tomlin Pearl Adams NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, [REDE LL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. Inthe Matter of the will of Mary Alice Donnell, deceased. The psper writing hereto attachdd md purporting tobe the last will em testament of Mary Alice Donnell deceased, is exhibited before the undersimed clerk of the superior cowt of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mary E. Morrison, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath end examim tion of Pearl Adams, one of the subscribing witnesses there- to, and of Ne De. Tomlin as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Pearl Adems, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is & subdsoribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary alice Donnell and that he saw Mary Alice Donnell execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Mary Alice Donnell, deceased; andet the t ime of its exeation said Mary Alice Donnell was, in afaant's opinion, of sound mind md disposing memory. Affiant further swears that N. D. Tomlin the other subsoribing witness to said will, and signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said N. D. Tomlin is now dead. Pearl Adams Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 11 dey of February, 194.8. @. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. We H. Shuford, being duly sworn, deposes ami says that h 6 is wel] acquainted with the handwriting of N. D. Tomlin, one of the subseribine wit neea lé ISe 8g to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Alice I Donnell, deceased, which is heretoe ttached, dated the 1) day of April 19):7 often seen him write, and that the Name of the said N. D. Tomlin subscribed witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the salad } 1, Shoford We Subscribed and sworn to before me, this ll dayor Februery, 1944. Ce Ge. Smith le Ge Tomlin. Clerk Superfor Court. NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY E. Ce Lackey being duly sworn deposes and says, that he ts wallac hav qua inted with the handwriting of Mary Alice Donnell, deceased, whose will the ea ttached paper-writing, dated the lth day of April, 1948, purports tobe, hevinz ¢ ten seen her wirte, and thet the name of the said Mary Alice Donnell subscribed seid will 1s in the genuine haniwriting of the said Mary Alice Donnell. E. C. Leckey Subscribed and swan to before me, this the 11 day of February, 1918. Ce G. Smith 6rk Superior courte And thereupon it is considered and edjudged by the Court that the sald paper wkiting and every part thereof is the last will and testament of te Mary Alice Donnell, deceased, and it is a dered that the same, with the foregoing exeminetion and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 11 day of Pebruary, 1918. Ce Ge. Smith Clerk Supe rior Court. Wee tee te te te Sh 46 t SOLE SE He Hb AE ESE SE 4b SESE ESE Hb HE ot SESE SE SESE TE Se db OEE SE EEE ry Ir; ort ing ® . Loited ‘ re Gevisee therein named: and it is thereupbn proved of D. E. Kennedy, that the said will was found among effect, after his death. And it 1s further proved by the three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Ce Us } 1 yh ¢ arilermme Henley and Marian Robertson that they are acquainted with the } ® , a | ” , al t y handwriting of the said Nellie “hite Kennedy having often seen her write, and veril} believe that the name of the said Nellie White Kennedy subscribed to the seid will, 11 ttself, and every part thereof, 1s in the handwriting of the sald , . = : ; » , . st ‘ellie white Kennedy. and it is further -proved by the evidence of the three 1as iz ‘ andes entioned witnesses, that the said handwriting ts generally known to the acquat nt of the said ‘Nellie White Kennedy, D. &, White (SEAL) De So NHL Merian Robertson (SEAL) Merian Robervs< MAriemma Henley ( SEAL) (on ) Ge Fe Stevenson (SEAL) . C . , . 5 Vv J arys*s Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 12 day of Januarys De, 1948. Ce. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. Clerk NORTH CAROLINA, LREDELL Co INTY IN THE SUPERIOR Court, Before the it ts therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court thet the said paper writing, and every part thereof, 1s the last will and testament of Nellie Wnite Kennedy, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 12 day of Januar j QO > or, Qourt: Yo Ae De, 198. Ce Ge Smith, Clerk Super! Tbe Tee TEE ete tb abae de 48 dhok Sb de te SSE Sb tbo beste ve and devise to my son, setty Guither land containing 71} acres more or less, subject t t e wm ’ , ae , my wife Anna Smith Kinder. i give end bequeath to my grand-children, nt, and Yack Casper Kinder. Fifty dollars each, omith Kinder also one Jalnut (Ceder-lined; ward-r drawers), My son Arthur L. Kinder received an advancement dur ing he is ] « o 9 , A ife-time is the reaon why I am not giving my grandchildren oi 9a 1 of mye state, a > uv he ¢ + glve and bequeath to my grand-son Billy Cecil Kinder, my walnut che st of drawe , "8, I give and bequeath to my grand-son Robert Kinder, my kitchen range (name Round Oa) Yak) also my glassChine Cupboard. . a ( a) give and bequeath to my grand-son Ernest Kinder, my Secretary, (known to aly the family as an heir-loom), also one cedar ward-robe, I give and bequeath all of my house-hold and kitchen furniture to Robert and Ernest-Kinder, to be 202 ge sions. I give end becueath to y aan f Noe 4303 toolg, including my plainer and as forth carolina, the rest of my estate Iredell County. sons . . , rom Rimmer, of the aforesaid be he We MMOs, 4 ] ) j x31) 8akh " ary. hereby make, ordain, publish ar and memory, nerevy Mm i Testament: rder and 3 fimneral 3 raed tust debts ana neral expenses J SCOND After payment ve, Gevise and bequeath paragreph, + g+Ve>» property that I may own at my deceased, of every kind to be hers forever. vs 4 Lastly, I make, be Executrix of this, my last w and Testament, ioe . P= h moa rt-Bef@we the Clerk. by me made. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my aa 1, A f Ty , } we! > Qne thous Kinder, Deceased. the 1; day of June in the year of our ford one thousa: attached anc purporting to be the last will and > , A ; : This instr nt was on 4 0 th da herecf exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the nas énstrument was, on the day of the date thereof, ' a ae s ay 9 ‘ ' ; by Y t D h st Wi 1 Te ament unty, North Cerolina, by C. H. Kinder, the executor therein y the said testator T. D. Rimmer tobe his last Will and Testa: a+ ce a p , ; . 0 of ue who at hi ay hav erib u mes th > 29s witnesses che following proof thereof ist aken by the oath and examination e who at his request have subscribed our names thereto es witn , > e re sen nd 1 ng witnesses thereto, 9s follows: P ce and in the presence of each other. me iain ae 2 klizabeth C. Kocdenbery Ce Ve Garlton Signed, sealed and declared before me a Notary Public at Statesville, N. C. this llth day of June 1932. Watts nd FEF. @. B Lan a ‘ hao 1 of d each ee SSS ORR Se Be SOMO PORE Cy eeeem Sepeet ne HPs J. F. Carlton, Notary Public : ¥ ' COe NeCo mself deposes snd says, that he is a subscribing witness to the seid peper- Y commission expires Janiary llth, 19%),. (SEAL) Iredell Co C writing now show him, purporting to be the last will end testaent of RK. L. Kinder, anc that he saw hir execute bhis writing as his last will and testament, and that affient attested it in the presence and 2 Kinder deceased; y Pp and at the request of said R. L. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Coutt, and that at the time of its execution said R. L. Kinder was, in affiant's opinion, - IREDELL, COUNTY Bet phe Saer' COUNTY. Before 16 Ke sound mind anc disposing memory. In th ” Carl D. Watts @ matter of the will of Troy D, Rimmer, deceased. E. E. “armon The paperwriting hérébe attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Tro C. H. Kinder y D. Rimmer deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2), day of April, 191,83 Superior court of Iredell County, North Csrolina, by Mrs. Mattie L. Rinmer, the ®%ecutor therein Ce Ge Smith named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the County Clerk Superior Court Tredell county oath €nd examination of C. i. Carlton, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and 1t 1s considered and adjudged by the Court that the san ¥ Miizabetn pepper writing and every part And thereupon C. Roddenbery as following: thereof 1s the last will end testament of Re L. Kinder deceased, ¢ it ls ordered that the same, with t} 1@ foregoing examination end this ceortifiyate, be recorded and filed, This 21 day of April 198. Clerk Superior Court ° Count y+ FE ETE Mee tetede Sesh sh db os sb shee sesp see see ( mrmy COUNTY: carlton, being duly sworn, deposes and says seid paper writing now shown hi purporting nmer execute in the time of its mind and disposing 2th ce Roddenbery the other subscribing to said o ¥ oa the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw . Roddant 2e ,e NOCGenDery resides out of the Stat : he State nM , r rth —entar. T . NEYeEna Ve +arxer, lLeputly of Iredell} ’ ex worn, deposes and savs that she is wel ’ C. Roddenbery one of the subscribing to be the last will and testament of attached, dated the liith day of June, the name of the said ne genuine handwriting of Helen Cerlton Brawley Subscribed and sworn to before me ef ne, this th 4 f Nercl rilé 10th ay Ol » 2A Cli,y 19h de Mertha DL. Parker veputy Clerk Superfor Court. WAP MI FAT ar NORTH CAROLI ‘Ay LREDEL LZ COUNTY. Ww n Earl F. Thompson, het 3 ; I 4» being duly sworn, deposes and says that he ie well acquainted with the hana 14 ths nandwriting of Troy D. ! D. Rimmer, deceased; whose will the attached paper writing Cated the ' ie Ujth day of June, 19§2, purports to be, having often seen him write, and » Qnd that the name of the said Troy D. Rimmer is in the genuine handwr i thg of the said Troy D, Rimmer, deceased, Earl F, Thompson Subscribed and sworn to before me ft this 9th day of March, 191.8, Martha D. Parker, Deputy Clerk Superfor Court. And thereupon 4t 1s considered and adjudged by the court that saper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Troy I jeceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. Tis 10 day of March 1948. C. &, Smith Clerk Superlor Court I, Thomas Lee Moore, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and de¢lare this my last will and testament: First, I give and devise to my beloved children by my first wife, namely: urs. Nellie Covington; Fred W. Moore; Ernest Lee Moore; Mrs. Dewsie Ohman; Mrs. Vada Palace; Flake Atwell Moore; Mrs. Mabel Hampton; Mrs. Ruby Draige, and Jay Thomas Moore, each to receive five ($5.00) dollars incash. Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Nannie Bell Moore, after the foregoing bequests have been paid, all of the remainder of my property both real end personal wheresoever it may be situate, to have and to hold and to use for the remainder of her natural life, and upon her death, all of the remaining property both red and personal shall go to my two children by my third wife, Sylvia Dean Moore and Ruth Edwina Moore, each to share and share alike. Third. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Nannie Bell Moore, ny 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 testa- ments by me heretofore made. In Witness Whereof, I, the said Thomas Lee Moore, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 29th day of July, 19). Thomas Lee Moore (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Themas Lee Moore to be hi $ last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request end in his pre se nce (and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our named as witnesses thereto, Ne. D. Tomlin Le Ce Wood NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR court, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the matter of the will of Thomas Lee Moore, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang testament of Thomas Lee Moore deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, cler; of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Nannie Bell Mo re, the executor therein named, ani thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of L. Ce Wood, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of N. C. Tomlin as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: L. Ce Wooi, being duly sworn deposes am says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Lee Moore and that he saw Thomas Lee Moore execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Thomas Lee Moore, deceased; andat the time of its execution said Thomas Lee Moore was, in affiant's opinion,of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that N. D. Tomlin 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 N. D. Tomlin is now dead. L. C. Wood Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 10 day of March 19k. Martha D. Parker, Deputy Clerk Superfor Court of Tredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. Fred H. Yeaton, being duly sworn, deposes ami says that he is well acquainted x with the handwriting of N. D. Tomlin, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Lee Moore deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 29th day of July 194), having often seen him write, and that the name of the said N. D. Tomlin subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said N. D. Tomlin. Fred H. Deaton SUbscribed and sworn to before me, this 10th day of March 19,8; Martha D. Parker Deputy Clerk Superlor Court. NORTH CARULINA, IREDELL COUNTY. nted Bugene Mitchell, being duly eworn, deposes and says that he is well acqual with the handwriting of Thomas Lee Moore, deceased; whose will the attached peper writing dated the 29th day of July, 19h, te, wr i purports to be, having often seen him d that the name of the said Thomas Lee Moore is in the genuine handwriting of the an Lee Moore, deceased. | ea d Thomas Kugene Mitchell subscribed and sworn to pefore me, this 10th day of March, 1945. tha De Parker, . Secuty lerk Superior Cow Ce And thereupon it is considered and adjwyed by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Thomas Lee Moore deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, 06 recorded and filed. This 10 day of Mar 198. Smith Superior Court NO. 3305 State of North Carolina. Iredell Caunty. I, Clarence Stimpson, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament in manner and form as follows, viz: Item l. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent, but unpreten- tious, burial and pay the expenses thereof, together with all my other just debts, as soon 4s practical after my death, out of the first moneys that shall come into their hands available for that purpose. I further direct that all Estate and Inheritance Taxes and other taxes in the general nature thereof which shall become payable upon or by reason of my death, in respect to any property passing under or by the terms of this will, or any codicil to it, or in respect to the proceeds of any policy of insurance on my life, shall be paid by my Executors out of the general funds of my estate. Item 2. in the City of Statesville, together wth all household furniture, furnishings end *quipment; the family automobile; the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00 in *ash, to be paid to her immediately by my Executors, and Investment Certificates ht I hold in Investors Syndicate, having a maturity value of TWENTY THOUSAND POLLARS ($2000.00). Item 4. I give and bequeath to my wife, Lillian Gilmer Stimpson, for the re mower of her natural life, the entrie net income from my interest int he property on the East side of South Center Street, known ag the St. Charle ° 3 Hotel Property, including the State Theatre Building, which I own in common with T L. C. Wagner. Item }. I give and bequeath unto my son, Clarence Stimpson, Jr. one hundred and fifty-five (155) shares of the Common Stock that I own inthe Stimpson Hosiery Mil} I (11s, Inc. and after first setting apart and deducting this one hundred and fifty-five (155 } shares, I give and bequeath equally, share and share alike, all the remaining shares of Common Capital Stock that I own in the Stimpson Hosiery Mills, Ine. equally, share alike, unto my wife, Lillian Gilmer Stimpson, and my three children, Clarence St impson ’ , Jr., Gertrude Stixnpson Burdette and Shirley Stimpson Newbern. If any of my said children should die without leaving issue, the share of such an one shall revert and be divided between the suvivors. If any of my beneficiaries should conclude sell their stock, I would sugcest that they consult my Tax Accountant, Mr. J. L. Elliott, of Charlotte, N. C., and my personal attorney, Jghn A. Scott, of Statesville, Qn Ne Ce, before fixing a price thereon, with respect to their ideas of the value. This is only a suggestion and not a restriction on their free ownership of the property, because I hope that for many years. they will all go along together in this enterprise, if it seems advisable to do so, Item 5. I give and bequeath unto my sister, Mrs. Pearl Stimpson McKinee, if she survives me, Investment Certificates that I hold in the Investors Syndicate, having a maturity value of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00). In the event, however, she should predecease me, this le gacy shall lapse and pass under the residuary clause of my will. Item 6. All the rest and remainder of my property, both real and personal, where- ever situate and of whutever kind, I give, devise and bequeath, equally, share and share alike, to my three children, Clarence Stimpson, Jr., Gertrude Stimpson Burdette and Shirley Stimpson Newbern, to be their absolutely and in fee simple. The child oF chileren of any deceased child to represent its parent and take the share that the parent would have been entitled to, if living. If any of my children should dle without leaving issue, the share of such an one shall revert to and be divided between the Suvivors, Item 7. t hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Lillian Gilmer Stimpson, and my son, Clarence Stimpson, Ure, a8 Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Te sta- ment, to execute the same, and every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking a11 other wills by me theretofore made. I hereby authorise in and empower my said Exeoutéix end Executor , acting in their capacity as such, ee exercise of their sole discretion, to continue my interest in an: ae > engaged or interested at the time of my death and to ma) in which I shall be gag : arrangements anc agreements in reference thereto as my Executors shall new er er Z uisite or destrable for the continuance of any such business. My executors are requs eully authorized and empowereca to continue the operation, or to sell, or to liquidate any such business, 4&8 in their absolute discretion they shall determine. I authorize my Executors, in the exercise of their sole ciscretion, to sell] property or personal property, either publicly or prbtvately, for cash without eny order of court, or to exchange or convert real estate or property, 4s and when toco so it shall seem to them advisable and for interests of my estate; to hold any investment belonging to my estate in bearer form or to register and hold such investment in the name of any duly authorized nominee of my Executors; to participate in any plan of liqul lation, re-organization, consolidation or other financial adjustment of any corporation or business in which my estate shall be financially interested and to accept and hold any stocks or bonds or other properties acquired under any such plan; to compromise, arbitrate or otherwise adjust or settle claims in favor of or against my estate; to renew or extend any obligations on which I shall be bound, or to borrow money for the benefit of my estate, if my Executors shall deem it desirable and advantageous to do so; to secure such obligations or loans by mortgage or pledge of any property belonging to my estate, without incurring any personal liability on account thereof, anc to execute such deeds, leases, notes, contracts, bills of sale and other instruments as my Executors shall deem desirable or requisite in the business-like settlement of my estate, It is my will and desire that if my Executors should find it necessary, to pay the taxes and liquidate my estate, to convert any of its assets into money, that other holdings be sold before any interest in the Stimpson Hosiery Mills, Inc, be disposed of, in order that the ownership of the same ay remain in the family. My Executors, as such, shall draw no compensation for their services, in View of the fact that they are substantial berficiaries under this will, but they may reimburse themselves for all expenses int he discharge of their duties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Clarence Stimpson, do hereunto set my hand an nd @nd seal, this 28 day of Apr., 1945. Clarence Stimpson (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Clarence Stimpson, to be his Last wii1 and Testament in the presence @ us, who at his request and in his preence, and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names Ss Wltnesses, Pred E. Herrin Je Je Lentz R. B. Turnipseed ee —— — — — — — — — — YORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL C OUNTY In the Matter of the Will of Clarence Stimpson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached ard purporting to be the last wil} and testament of Clarence Stimpson deceased, is exhibited before the un lersigneé Cler; of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Cb rence Stimpson Jr., the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Fred E. Herrin, J J Lentz and R. E. Turnipseed, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: ' NORTH CaROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Fred E Herrin, J J Lentz and R E Turnipeed 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 him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Clhrence Stimpson, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affient attested it in the presence and at the request of said jlarence Stimpson deceased and in the presence of each other and that at the time of its execution said @larence Stimpson was, in affiantts opinion, of sound mind and jiisposing memory. I J Lentz R. E. Turnipseed Fred E. Herrin CLARENCE Stimpson, Jr. Severally subscribed and sworn tobefore me, ths 2nd day of March, 19). Martha D. Parker, Deputy Clerk Superi or Court Iredell County. 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 Clarence Stimpson, deceased, and it is ordered that the sam, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 19 day of March 198. C. Ge Smith Glerk Superior court of Iredell County. WEE ETE ETE EE ETE Te ete Re Tee Te TESTE ENE RE HE Ee IE state of North Carolina, rounty of Iredell. I, Mrs. Laura Sherard, of the County of Iredell, and State of North Carolina, ssine: at sound mind, memory and understanding, do make this my last will and testa- b | lowing:- ment, in manner anc form following 1. I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be 2 All the rest and residue of my property and estate, real, personal ce and mixed, of whatsoever nature and kind, and wheresoever the same shallbe at the 4 time of my death, after the payment of any indebtedness anc funeral expenses, + will, give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved husband, R. C. Sherard, his heirs and assigns forever. 3. And I do nominate, constitute and appoint my said husband sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all and every other will or wills heretofore made by me, and I do declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I, the said Laure Sherard, have hereunto set my hand and seal this Oct. Lith, 1944 day of October, A.D., 19h. Laura Sherard (SEAL ) Signed, sealed, declared and published by the above named lirs. Laure Sherard as and for her last will and testament, in the prsence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. 0. P. Houston Mr Se Otho Le Smith NORTE CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Mrs Laura Sherard, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of irs. Laura Sherard deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by R. C. Sherard, the *xecutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the Cath and examination of o. P. Houston and Mrs. Otho L. Smith, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDHL L COUNTY. 0. Pe Houston and Mra. Otho L. Smith being duly sworn, depose and say, and **ch for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to tye said PMeber-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs, *- Lamra Sherard and that they saw her execute this writing 4s her la st will and testament, and that affiant attested it inthe presence and at the request of sel g Mrs, Laura sherard deceased; and that at the time of its execution sad iro. SO M E S PA G E S Ce a pe t Ir i e l Laura Sherard was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, Mrs. Otho L. Smith QO. P. Heuston Re C. Sher-rd, Extr, SEVERALLY SUBSCRIBED AND SORN TO this léth day of March, 19,8, Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredeil County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the saig paper-wribing ande very part thereof is the last will and testament of Mrs. Laura vherard, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, withthe foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 12th day of March, 1948. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court oF Ired6éll County. Oct 6th, 196. Will and Testament of Murray Lee Broom To my wife, Tommie Parke Broom, 445 West Wilson Ave., Mooresville, N. C. it give all property, land and real estate, home, land, money and all bonds of any kind all money in any bank or Trust Co. Her tobe the sole heir and administrator, to act without bond of any kind- to her I give every thing I own. In this date or any future date. Me Le Broom 6:45 P.M, Oct 6th, 19}6 Civil Service Retirement #¢SA187739 Washington 25 Db. C. Veterans Serial # W. Salem, N. Cc. 1 2,28: Railroad Retirement- A 2553 ae Boerd dl) Rush st Chic&go 11, Ill. WORTH CAR LINA, in the Superior Court, Irédell county Before the Clerk. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of M. L. Broom deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by (Mrs) Tommie Parke Broom, the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Mrs Tommie P Broom, 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; irs. Mary ©. Smith, Mrs. Ralph L. Potbhs and Ronald P, Swann, that they are ac with the handwriting of the seid M. L. Broom, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said M. L. Broom subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, 1s/the handwriting of the said Me Le Broom. and it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known tothe acquaintences of the said M. Le Broom. Mrs. Tommie P Broon ee Mrs. Otho Le Smith Ronalé P. Swann lirse Ralph L. Potts (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 20 day of March, A.D., 1948. Je Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk It 1s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that thes aid paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of M L Broom, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 20 day of March A.D., 198. Ce Ge Smt h Clerk Superior Court BO eR TENG HEEB EH TE ee EE Te ee ESE TE TE ETE EEE TE He a ESE EE NORTH CAROLINA No. 3308 In the Superior Court -before the Clerk. REDE LL COUNTY. North Carolina IKEDE Iredell County % In the Matter of the Will of Minnie Troutman, Deceased. I, Minnie Troutman, do hereby make and declure this my last will ang Be The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will Lil and testament. & testament of Minnie Troutman, deceased, ise xhibited before the undersigned Clerk MA of the Superior Court of lredell County, North Carolina, by Connie Troutman ad I hereby authorize and direct my executor hereinafter named togsell my the executor therein named, and thereupon the followin: proof thereof is taken by real estate, as soon after my death as practical, either at public or prbvate sale the oath and examination of D. Le. Raymer and Juanita Shaw, the subscribing witnesses and upon such terms as in his judgment would be to the best interest of my estate thereto, as follows: and execute and deliver deed therefore tothe purchaser or purchasers upon payment NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. of the purchase price and from the proceeds of such sale or sales, I direct my s D. Le Raymer and Juanita Shaw being duly sworn, depose ard say, end each executor herein after named, to pey all my justhebts, fure ral expenses and cost for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- incident to my administration of my estate and to distribute the blance, if any, of witing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Minnte said proceeds as follows, one-tenth each to: Carl Troutmm, Clyde Troutman, Connie Troutman, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, Troutman Yendren, Orneh Troutman Sigmon, Opal Troutman Harbin, Virginia Troutman and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Minnle Shook, Loulse Troutman Rodgers (all being my children) and one-tenth each to my Troutman deceased; and that at the tim of its execution said Minnie Troutman was, stepchildren, Thomas Troutman and Frank Troutman and one-tenth to the children of ‘ in affiant's opinion of sound mind am disposing memory. rs y stepdaughter, Dora Troutman Rumple, deceased, in the event either any of my sald D. L. Kaymer devisees pre-decease me leaving children or any dec@dent of deceased child or .; Juanita Shaw : \ Connie Troutman Hendren children, then his or her share to be paid to the children of such deceased person. or Severally subscribed and sworn to beforem, this 15 day of March, 190. rT ~~* Smith I give and bequeath all my personal: property of every kind and de scription ¢ Superior Court Iredell County to my sevenchildren, to-wit: Carl Troutman, Clyde Troutman, Connie Troutman Hendren, and thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said Ornah Troutman Sigmon, Opal Troutman Harbin, Virginia Troutman Shook and Louise péper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Minn te Troutman Rodgers to share and share alike. Troutman, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination Il. and this certificate, be recorded and filed. I hereby constitute and appoint, Cpnnie Troutman Henuren, as my true 4nd This 15 day of March, 196. lawrul executor, to execute this my last will and testament, and every part and C. G. Smith “Clerk Superfor Court of clause thereof according to the true intent and meaning of same, and hereby declsre Iredell County. null and void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. ee ee Witness my hand, this the 15th day of November, 196. vinnie Troutman (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Minnie Troutman t? be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request ont 5 her presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesse? thereto, North Garolina. Iredell County. I, itvs. Lillie Clarke Guy, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and declare this to be my last Will ana Testament as follows, hereby revoking all other willis by me heretofore made, Item l. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent, but inpretentious Christial burial, and pay the expenses therefor, together with any other just debts that + may owe, as soon as practical after my death. Item 2. I give and bequeath unto each of my nephews, Marvin B. Clarke, Loyd Clarke, Walter Clarke the sum of ONE HUNDRED DLLARS ($100.00) each, to be pata them in cash by my Executor. Item 3. I give and bequeath unto my niece, Mamie Clarke Stutts, one bed, mattress, and pillows, to be sdected by my Executor, and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) in cash, Also one pair of sheets and a spread for the bed. Item ,. I give and bequeath unto my nlece, Callie Clarke Collins one bed, mattress and pillows, to be sdected by my Executor, and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) in cash. Also one pair of sheets and a spread. Ltem 5- I give and bequeath unto my nephew, Hal Clarke and his wife, Nettie Clarke, the bed, dresser, washstand, little table, three cane botton chairs and one sewing machine, all located in my living room. I also give and bequath them one pair of sheets and one bed spread. Item 6. I give and bequeath unto my niece, Lucilé Clarke, a bed, featherbed, bolster, one pair of sheets and a spread, to be selected by my Executor. Item 7. I give and bequeath unto my niece, Laura Kathrine Bradford, one round candle stand, one set of gold band china cups and saucers and two mules, one known &s Sam and the other as George, together with the two-horse wagon. Item JU. All the rest and remainder of my property, consisting both of my real estate (the deed may be made to Mrs. 7. P. erty, not herein Guy) end personal prop above disposed of, together with any lapsed legacies and devises, I give, de viee and bequeath in fee simple, unto my brother, Wade H. Clarke. If he should prececet™ mé, to his children, share and share alike, Item 9. I hereby constitute and appoint my brother, ‘aude I, Clarke, Exeeutor of and Testament, to execute the same and every part thereof, this my last Will according to its true intent and meaning. I do hereby authorize and empower ny e i lic private s his ols a cretion r said Executor to sell at public or private sale, as in his sole discretion any amd all property, real or personal, or either, that it may be necessar best, ‘J to sell in order to settle my estate and upon such sale, to make all necessary dee gonveyances and transfers at private sale, or otherwise, as he may think best, either for cash, or upon such terms as he deems advisable, without court order. I request that no bond be required of my Executor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Mrs. Lillie Clarke Guy, do hereunto set my and seal, this September llth, 191. Mrs. Lillie Clark Guy (SEAL Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said a Yrs. Lillie Clarke Guy 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. John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. Inthe Matter of the Will of Mrs. Lillie Clarke Guy, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Lillie Clark Guy deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by ede H. Clark, the ®xécutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say, and . *8eh for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said Paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mre. Lillie Clark Guy, and that he saw her execute this writing as her lest will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of sald Urs, Lillie Clark Gup deceased; and in the presence of each other; and that at the time of Lts execution said Mrs Lillie Clark Guy was, in affiant's opinion, of 80 a dai e und mind nd sposing memory L Blankenship He ss gohn A. Scott W. I. Clark Seve Pally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25 day of March, 19). C. G. Smith Clerk Wiper lor Court Iredell County or so r e po r n s Ke l - ir te SU sk a ——. and thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the ae paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mrs, Lilli b — ee L416 Clark Guy, deceased, andft 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examinati mE CON and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 25 day of March 1948. C. We Smith CB rk Superlor Court oF ate Iredell County. NO. 3310 North Caro lina fredell County. M, E. Cashion, of aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and “eclare this my last will and testament: First. My Lxecutrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all furral 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 beloved wife, Mae Rebecca Cashion, all of my real estate that I may die seized of and all my personal property of whatever kinc, to be hers absolutely and in fee simple. Third. I advise my said wife, Mae Rebecca Cashion, to so arrange that any of my estate that shall be left at her death unexpended, shall be used for the payment of her funeral expenses and that any balance shall be divided equally among my three children, namely, Mrs. Ruth C. Purser, We Ne Cashion and Me Ee Cashion, Jr- Fourth. I hereby consitute and appoint my wife, Mae Rebecca Cashion, ™Y ; lawful Executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and menaing of the same, and every part and clause thereof-- hereby revoking and declarirg utterly void a11 other wills end testaments by me heretofore made. in witness whereof, I the said M. E. Cashion, do hereunto set my hand seal, this the 6th day of April, 1946. re Me E. Cashion (SLAL ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said M. E- Cashion to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his reque st and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesse® thereto. Mary P. Henwell Ze Ve Turlington NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL OU NTY. In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the Will of M E Cashion, Deceased. The paper-wriring hereto attached and pu testament of M -E Cashion deceased, is exhibited before the undersizn superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, b: Mae Rebecca executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof path and examination of Mary “. Harwell and Z. V. Turlington, witnesses thereto, 4s follows: WORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mary P. Harwell and Z. \. ‘urlington veing and each for himself deposes and says hat he is said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the las EB Cashion, and that he saw him execute tris writing as and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the Jeceased; and that at the time of its execution said opinion, of sound mind and d!sposing memory. Mary fe Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this Marthe D. Parker, Deputy cIermk Superfor Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the lest will and testament of ME Cashion , deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed This 23 day of March 195. C. G. Smith Mlierk Superior Court of Iredell County. Set > : 4 se ot Se he pdb ibds pdb obey See TEIE SE SESE ese SE ESE TE Ee ete SE TE re TE TEE