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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecord of Wills 1946-1950 (2)Statesvi ile, Ne C. August 16 19)6. Iredell County. (1)- I, William Sherrill, do make my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all and any other made to fofe. «after all my just debts are paid, I pive to my great granddaughter, Jacquelyn Davidson, my home place, 208 Madison st, Statesville, N %e to hold and to have. (2)- To my great grand daughters, Julia Merlene Davidson, and Brendel} > .ebpecca Davidson, 1 give all my household furniture, and whatever else may belong (3)- I hereby name their father, Clouzell Davidson, ex-cutor of my will, uardian of their estate until they become of ace (20 years). I direct that no bond shall be required of him. Vitness my hand and seal this 16 day of August, A.D. 196. (Seal )William Sherrill Witnessed. J. We Croom Sesled and delivered in our presence by William Sherrill who in his presence and in the presence of each other, at his request, do hereby set our hanc and seal as witnesses of this last Will and Testament. This 16 cay of Aucust A. D. 196. Je W. Croom Witnesses Dorothy C. Kutledge St Charles kutledge NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clr. LREDELL COUNTY In the Metter of the Will of William Sherrill, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto ettached and purpotting to be the last will end testament of William Sherrill deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Supertor Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Clozell Davidson, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by - oath and examination of J W Croom, Dorothy C. Rutledge and Sst Charles Rutledge, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORT} CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. J. W/ Croom, Dorothy Rutledge and St. Charles Rutledge being duly Sworty depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is & gubsoribing witness to the said peper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and wr : t testanent of William Sherrill, und that he saw him exeoute thie writing as bis ” will and testament, anc that affient attested it in the presence and at the request of oadd William Sherrill deceasedsand that at the time of its execution said Sherrill was, in afflant's opinion, @ sound mind and disposing Rutledge ew ~ y othy e. futile a ‘Ee ‘lozell Dutidgson Severally subscribed and sworn to before : and thereupon it is considered and paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will en Sherrill, deceased, and it is ordered that the and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 27 day of March 1940. Ce Te Smith Clerk Supertlor Court Iredell County. NO. 3312 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, Mrs. A. Be Poole, of the above county and state, being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this to be my last will and testament: Ie vy Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a cecent 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 she 11 come into his hands belonging to my estate. II. I give, bequeath and devise to my daughter, Dell D. Stonestreet, the wife of Gordon Stonestreet, the store building and grounds adjacent to my home place, the grounds to extend to the wall that surrounds ay home plece. I also bequeath to her, the said Dell D. Stonestreet, the wife, of Gordon Syonestreet ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, to be paid to her by my executor out of my estate. IIl. I give and bequeath to my son Chal Torrence of Kannapolis the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, tobe paid to him in cash out of my estate. IV. I give, bequeath and devise to my two sons, Carl and Will Torrence, - home place after the’ above bequests are paid in full, it to be divided between them share and share alike, this to include the lot in the rear of the house which " cn shall go with the Home Place. I hereby constitute and appoint my son Will Torrence, my lawful 6x eut ‘ u coeutor, : nae : ie ¥ ™ a y 3 a intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testanent, accord ng true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereok- revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills by me hereto fore made = , in witness whereof, oe the Ss iid Mrs. Ae Be Poole, do he reunto set mV hand and seal, this the 23rd, day of July 196. her Mrs AB . Poole (SEAL) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Mrs. A. B. Poole, to be 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 as witre sses thereto. In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the will of Mrs. A. Be Poole, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of ‘irs. As B. Poole deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Will Torrence the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is teken by the oath and examination of T. S. Jones and Mrs. Mary E. Han pton, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CARULINA, IREDELL COUNTY. T. S. Jones and irs, Mary E. Hempton being duly sworn, depose and s8y, and each for himself deposes and says, that they are subscribing witnesses to the seid paper-writing now shownthom, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. A. B. Poole, and that they saw her execute this writing as her lest will and testument, and that affiant attested it in the presence en at the request of said Mrs. 4. Be. Poole deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Mrs A. B. Poole was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind md disposing memory: T. S. Jones Mrs. Mary Be Han pton Will Torrence meet Severally subscribed and sworn to before mo, this 30thday of arch, 195+ C. Ge Smith er uper Lor Cour Iredell County. snk Shereapen 3° 58 considered and adjudged by the Court that aper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of P L poole, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoin and this cebtificate, be recorded ard filed. This 40th day of March, 194.3. C. Gi Smith peri Clerk or “Court oT Iredell County. NO. 3313 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY I, Re C. Little of the aforesaid county anc state, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and testament. First my executors herein after named shall «ive my body & decent mrial and pay all funeral expenses together with all my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. Second, I give and devise to my beloved wife Lola I. Little ell real estate and personal property, for her natural life belonging to me at my death. Third. My will and desire is that after tle death of my wife Lola I. Little all property both real estate and personal shall be gqually divided between my legal heirs each shall share ard share alike. Fourth. I hereby constitute and appoint my three sons, Re P. Little, L. Me Little and R. L. Little my lawful executors to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament acm rding 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 R. C. Little do hereunto set my hand and seal, / ; This the 30th day of Jan. 195. Re C. Tittle (Seal Signed, sealed, published and deciared by the said Re Ge Little 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 thereto. JeR. Warren Cleo Frye NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Befcre the Clerk. fale my IREDELL COUNTY. the Metter of the Will of Re C. Little, Deceased. The paper-wribing hereto attached and purporting to be the last wil) at testament of R. C. Little, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of ws Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by L. M. Little, one of the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the ath ang examination of J. R. Warren and Cleo Frye, the subscribing witnesses thereto, ay rePDeTT catia Hh, tnblnbb GCUUNIL. Re Varren end Cleo Frye being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for poses and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writin now shown him, purporting to he the last will and testament of R. C. Little, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence snd at the request of said R. C. Little deceased; and the time of its execution said R. C. Little was, in affiant's opinion, of and disposing memory. Je Re Warren Cleo irrye Le Me Little nee 17 meets a é a r a j lly subscribed ard sworn tobefore me, this 5th day of April, 1940. Merthe D. Parker, Deputy Clerk Supefior Court Tredell 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 R. %- Little, deceased, and it 1s ordered, that the same, with the foregoing examination end this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6th day of April 1948. Ce Ge Smith —— @lerk Superior Court of Iredell County. Ne Re ea Bs a ee ed Wo. 33134 forth caro lina, [redell Count7Ye A. Ae Kyles, of the eforesaid County e will and testament: 1 I will that my executor hereinafter named pay all of the first moneys © mine into his hands belonging to 2. Iwill, give, devise an personal whatsoever situated to my forever. I hereby constitute and appoint the of this my last will and testament ZREOF, I, the said ae A. Kyles, of September, 1945. Signed, sealed, published and declared bj the said A. Ae Kyles last will and testament in the present of us, who, at his request and in rw end in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses t be Lewis te Lewis NORTH CaROLIila, In the Superior Court, rot — IREDELL COUNTY 8 , » Clerk. i @ in the matter of the will of A. A. Kyles, deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the lest will and bestament of A. A. Kyles deceased, is exhibited before the un jersigned, clerk of the superior court of iredell County, North Carolina, by C. A» Kyles, the executor there= in named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examinat of Je G. Lewis, one of the subscribing witre sses thereto, and of H. EH. lewls as following: i NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL ooUNTY: Je G. Lewls, being duly sworn deposes and says thet he is & subseribing Ww ltness to the sald paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will end t , ‘ } *stament of A. A. Kyles and that he sew A. A. Kyles execute this writing 4s his la st will and testament, end that affiant attested it in the presence andat the re West of sald A. A. Kyles, deceased; and at the time of its execution sald A. As kyl ' Yies was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. seins: tren aw ars that x siged the same + E. Lewis the other subscribing witness to gaid will, ag A Wtm ss in the presence of affiant, and thet effiant saw him sign the same, and that said H Ek. Lewis is now dead. his i. 2 ee eT mark es e t — ae ee d $n sy ae ee ee (ORTH CAROLINA aieWal + 4 In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, EDPELL COUNTY. stter of the Will of R. Ce. Little, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to the last will ang testament of R. C. Little, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by L. M. Little, one of the executor and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oa th and Yarren and Cleo Frye, the subscribing witnesses thereto YS,» g eto, as eo AA TTATATYy iy Riedie UVUNI Le Re Varren end Cleo Frye being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown purporting to he the last will and testament of R. C. Little, and he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and thet affiant it in the presence and at the request of said R. C. Little deceased; and the time of its execution said R. C. Little was, in affiant's opinion, of and disposing memory. Je Re Warren Cleo rrye —- ave Me Little S@verelly subscribed ard sworn tobefore me, this 5th day of April, 1940. Merthea De Perker, Deputy Clerk Super tor Court Lredell County. And thereupon it is considered end adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of R. °- Little, Geceased, and it 1s ordered, that the same, with the foregoing exemination end this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 6th day of April 1948. Ce. G. Smith gi @lerk Superior court of Iredell County. Vee te Ted Fe Fe ESE ee TEE fo. 33134 forth gerolina, [redell Countye . A. Ae Kyles, of the aforesa ta ~s% * will and testament: 4 7 will that my executor here itnafter named pay al L MV just . 2 Ps as hoe Heit he 1; ring ¢ " > ate of the first moneys © ming, into s ha »longing to my estate. 2. Iwill, give, devise enc bequeath all my “ personal whatsoever situated to my son, C. a. Kyles, forever. I hereby constitute and appoint the said of this my last will and testament VITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said a. seal, this the loth. day of September, 1946. ie Kyles Signed, sealed, published and declared by tne 3a1d Ae Ae Kyles to be his lest will and testament in the present of us, who, at his request and in his preences, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our nanes as witnesses thereto. H. E. lewis J. Ge Lewis WORTH CAROLIva, In the Superior Court, TREDSLL COUNTY. fefore the Clerk. in the matter of the will of A. A. Kyles, deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the lest will and bestament of A. A. Kyles deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of lredell County, North Carolina, by Ce Ae Kyles, the executor there=- in named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by the oath end examine tlorg " T ‘ of Je G. Lewis, one of the subscribing witre sses thereto, and of He Ee Lewis 4S following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL OOUNTY: J. G. Lewis, being duly sworn deposes and says thet he is « subscribing mitness to the sald paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of A. A, Kyles and that he saw A. A. Kyles execute this writing as his “st will ond testament, and thet affiant attested it in the presence andet the Pequest of said A. A. Kyles, deceased; and at the time of its execution sald As As Kyles was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further ew ‘ “ars that H. E. Lewis the other subscribing witness to said will, siged the same ag © Witee oe in the presence of affiant, and thet affiant saw him sign the same, 8nd that said H, Le Lewi ‘ his 8s is now dead o Oe 2% Lovie mark ke? é Subseribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of April, 19,8. Ce Ge Smith Tlert erlor viGrk superlor Court oF [Iredell County ‘ 2 e Morrison, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well &cqualnted H. =. Lewis witnesses to the paper writin purporting to be will and testament of A. a. Kyles deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 16th day of September 1938, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said H. =. Lewis subscribed as a witness to said will is @ genuine hand- writing of the said HK. Ee. Lewis. bseribed and sworn to before me, Sub thisé6th day of April, 198. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court In the Superior Court Before the Clerk « Ae Knox, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquéinted with the handwriting @ A. a. Kyles, deceased, whose will the attached paper writing, dated the 16th day of September, 1938, purports tobe, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said A, A. Kyles subseribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said A. a. Kyles. J. A. Knox Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of April, 1948. Martha D. Parker, Deputy Clerk Superlor Court And thereupon it is considered mda adjudged by the court that the said paper writing ande very part thereof is the la st will and testament of A. A. Kyles, deceased, and it 1s ordered thet the seme, withthe foregoing exmmination and thie certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6th day of April, 1948. Ce. G. Smith rk Superior vourte MWe V SESE SEDER TE TEESE SE ESE TE TE ete EGE NE ee Te EE NO« 3314 WILL I, Ue ste Ostwalt, a resident and citizen of Iredell County, North Curolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my -arthly existence io make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former yills and codicils by me heretofore made. 9 I direct that my Executor and Executrix, hereinafter named, shall ro o a out of the first moneyc oming into their hands pay all of my just debts, ineluding ny funeral expenses, & marker to my grave, and including any und ali liens on any veal estate that I own. ITEM II. I give, devise and bequeath all of my personal property, of any und every kind, and wherever situate, in fee simple and absolutely to my children, , irse Re Fe Murdock, Mrse Je Me Troutman, irs. albert F, Johnson, and C. He Ostwalt, and my daughter-in-law, Mrs. Te Ce Ostwalt, share and share alike, with each of the aforenamed parties to receive one-fifth thereof. IikM III. I am the owner of certain land in Fullstown Township, Iredell jounty, North Carolina, which land was surveyed by Le 0. White, Surveyor, in ‘arch, 19,6, and a blue print of the map made by L. 0. White, Surveyor, and showing the lands hereinabove devised, to-wit: Lot No. 1, Lot No. 2, Lot No. 3, Lot No. 4, and lot Now 5, 1s hereto attached, and made a part hereof, the same being markea "Exhibit A", and on which blue print for the purpose of identification I have written my name, U. A. Ostwalt, and I do hereby give, devise and bequeath Lots Nos. l, <, 4, 4, and 5, shown on the aforementioned plat, as follows: A.’ I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Mrs. R. F. Murdock, in fee Simple end absolutely the tract of land shown as Lot No. 1 on the aforementioned plat, and particularly described as follows: Ost beginning at an iron stake near the publi oad, and Southwest of the old act school loty and running thence South 85 East-1/) poles to a stone; thence day eal poles to an iron stake, corner of Lot No. 2 hereinafter devised to my aaee ay irs. Je Me Troutman; thence with the line of Lot No. 2, North 38 We st 21 2347 © an iron stake; thence continuing with a line of Lot No. 2, South 10 East 85 12, Doles to an tron stake; thence continuing with a line of Lot No. 2, North to the 46~1/2 poles to a stake on the public road; thence South 29 West 2 poles a oom beginning, contdning 14-1/, acres more @ less, and being Lot NO- 1 shown refere plat hereinbefore referred to and hereto attached, marked "Exhibita", and nee is made to said plat for a further and more complete desertion of said lot. fhe above described lot is more valuable than some of the other lots, and Io Tder and Girect that Mra. Re F. Murdock shall pay to the devisee of Lot No. , the Sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). B. I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Mrs. J.» M. Troutman, ie ohn ple and absolutely the tract of lend shown as Lot No. 2 on the aforementioned plat y and particularly described as follows: innbove yo eSinning at an iron stake in the public roady, corner of Lot No. 1 here- line of {ovtse¢ to my daughter, Mrg. R. F. Murdock, end running thence with the No. 1, South 85 East 6-1/2 poles to an tron steke, thence continuing with a line of Lot No. 1, North 10 West 23-/5 poles to an iron stake; thence con tituing with a lihe of Lot No. 1, South 38 East 21 poles to an imn stkke; the n- Worth 1, poles to an iron stake; thence South 87-1/2 East 37 poles to i cag — at the fence; thence North 45 West 11 poles to a stone; thence North 35-1/2 West se 4/4 poles to an fron stake on the East side of the public road; thence with sata ri road, South 20 vest l\-1/2 poles to the beginning, containing 16 acres more or les and being Lot Noe 2 shown on the plat hereinbefore referred to and hereto atenieas marked "Exhibit A", and reference is made to said plat for a further and more comied description of said lot. my seye 4 The above described lot includes the Ostwalt Home Place, and is more valuable than any of the other lots devised in this Will, and I order ana direct that Yr) 3 Ye - eye } , , - Q VW er m in order to equalize the value of said lots that Mrs. J. M. Troutman pay to the devisees of Lot No. 4 the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($325,000), and to the Gevisee of Lot No. the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollers (8275.00), sive, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Mrs. Albert F. Johnson, in A fee simple and absolutely the tract of land shown as Lot No. 4 on the aforementioned plat, and particularly described as follows: Seginning at an iron state on the Hast side of the public road,,and corner of Lot No. hereinafter devised to C. H. Ostwalt, and running thence with the line of Lot No. 4, North 35-1/2 West 67 poles toan iron state on the line of Lot No. 5 hereinafter devised to Mrs. T. C. Ostwalt; thence South 10-1/2 East 2 poles to an ipon stake, Troutman's corner; thence South 86 East 2-2/5 poles to a post oak; thence South 1 West 2) poles to a stone; thence South 47 East 11 poles to a stake in the public road; thence with said public road; North 20 East 36 poles to m iron stake on the Lust side of said road; thence with the line of Lot No. 2 hereinbefore devised to Mrs. Je Me Troutman, South 85-1/2 East poles to an tron stake in the line of said lot; thence North 13 East 39 poles to the beginning, containing 16 acres more or less, and being Lot No. 2 shown on the plat hereinbefore referred to and hereto attached, marked "Exhibit A", and reference is made to said plat for a further and more complete description of said lot. The devisee of Lot No. 3 1s to be paid the sum of Three Hundred Twenty- Pive Dollars ($325.00) by the devisee of Lot No. 2 in order to equalize the value of this lot wlth the others. + De I give, devise and bequeath to my son, C. H. Ostwalt, in fee simple and absolutely the tract of lend shown as Lot No. l. on the aforementioned plat, and particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake on the East side of the public road, the same being the Northeast corner of Lot No. 3 hereinbefore devised to my daughter, Mrs. Albert F. Johnson, and running with the line of Lot No. 4, North B53 West 67 poles to an iron stake in the line of Lot No. 5 hereinafter devised to my da pete in-law, lirs. T. C. Ostwalt; thence with the line of Lot No. 5, North 10-1/2 West 3 2/3 poles to an iron stake, D. I, Troutman's corner; thence with his line, South 3 85-1/2 East 84-3/) poles crossing the public road to an iron stake; thence South . West 35 poles to the beginning, containing 16-1/2 acres more or less, and be ing ee Noe 4 shown on the plat hereinbefore referred to and hereto attached, marked “Bxbi ue ae peravence ig made to said plat for a further and more complete description of sa Ot. The devises of Lot No.l 1s to be paid Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($275.00) by the devisees of Lot No. 2, Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) by the devisee of Lot No. 1, and Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) by the devisee of Lot No. 5, in order to make this lot of @qual value with the others. B. I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter-in-law, Mrs» Te C+ Oatwalt, in fee simple and absolutely the tract of land shown as Lot No. 5 on the afonenent tones plat, and particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake on the North Bank of the far Northwest corner of lot 10. here inabove cevised to being the with the line of Lot No.4 and then the line of running eee ve an iron stake, Troutman's corner in the line Bast Mts wash 21 poles to a stone; thence South 33-1/, 1 South Oy venee North 60-1/2 Vest 105-3/, poles to a st Ss 4 ’ eo 7} vf > atone * +henn stone; thence Sou th 16 poles to a stone; thence a ; th stone ; thence North 13-1/, East 30 poles to a to a stone; thence South 76 East Ao, pOxes to oon to a stone; thence South 60-1/e Est i acres more or less, and being Lot NO.» ra t ttached, marked "Exhibit : to and hereto attacnec, Z . aaa a further end more complete description <¢ a to equalize the value Ce. Ostwalt shall pey (S 5.00). At thie tim of the land devised in item . owing on the aforementioned deed owin ] the time be paid from the personal fj my ¢¢s S; nowever, personal property is not fic 1} of the debts ell liens which may be on all or ' ; ae ; shal) be paid equally by the devisees named in this Will, o1 ‘ shell take their in the event any of the said devisees pro rata part that any devisee shall be required to estate devised to the respective devisees until the ITEM V. In order to make the respective of my Will of equal value, I do order end direct th shall pay to the devisee of Lot No. the sum of the devisee of Lot No. 2 shall pay to the devisee of Lot fundred Twenty-five Dollars ($325.00), and that the devisee of Lot No. 2 shall to the devisee of Lot No. l. the sum of Two Hundred- Seventy ve Dollars ($275.0 that the devisee of Lot No. 5 shall pay to the devisee of Lot No. | the sum of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). The amounts required to be paid by the respective devisees in order to equalize the value of the aforementioned tracts of lend shall in ellr ®spects be a lien on said tract of land until the same has been paid. ITEM VI. I give, devise and bequeath all of the rest end residue of my 3 mel estate and personal property, whatever situate, end of any and every kind, “beolutely and in fee simple to my caghter, Mrs. K. F. Murdock, my daughter, Mrs- "et Troutman, my dai ghter, Mrs. Albert F. Johnson, my son, C. H. Ostwalt, and my “Mughter-in-law, Mrs. T. C. Ostwalt, share and share alike, with each of the said Parties to receive one-fifth thereof. ITEM VII. In the event that either of my children named es devisees in this W111, namely, and v9 1s0n rs. Re Fe Murdock, Mrs. J. M. Troutmm, Mrs, Albert I. Johnson, C, BS H. Ostwalt, shai) predecease me, then the issue of the deceased devisee shal and absolutely the share or part that the deceased devi ease Svisee was or would have taken under the provisions of this Will if living ITEM V1 1 the event that my daughter-in-law, Mrs. T. ¢ Ostwalt + /@ we mad ’ predeceases me shen such event the chiddren born tothe marriace union betwe union between C. Ostwalt and my son, T. C. Ostwalt, shall take the share or part that of this Will if of any deceased chilé born to the marriace union between C wa } , @ « OUstwalt to have the share that the deceased 4 > , = nave taken [ hereby nominate, constitute and appoint C “rs. | PF. Murd Lxecutor and Executrix of this my last will and tes full power and authority tocarry out all of the terms and provisions herein contained c nd "1 t} e n } a ana 14 + h +h 7 7 - . 5 a I further order nd direct that they shall not be required to give bond, and that ,£ $+han nf ham ehonnild a 3 : 4 if either of them should die, fail to qualify or resign, then the other shall have full power and authority to administer on my estate under the provisions of this Will. ‘s + man wy urtrpppat , oe) aa . TRSTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Ue Ae Ostwalt, have set my hand and seal to this Will contained on six sheets of paper, anc have also written my name on the bottom eacai of the foregoing five sheets, all done at Statesville, State of North Caroline, this the 4th day of March, /s/ Us. Ae Ostwalt (SEAL) tie ( Ss wa y qa ° . Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said U. A. Ostwalt as and for 111 in the presence of us, who ut his request, and in his presence, and in tT the presence of one another, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, U. 4. Ystwalt signed his name at the bottom of each of the foregoing five sheets of this 4111 in our presence, U. A. Ostwalt also sigred his name in our presence on the blue print of the map hereto attached marked "Exhibit A" + ~ , and in his presence, and in the pre f ; ; presence of each other, we signed our nemed as witnesses to his signature on the biw print of said map. Charlie Fay Murdock rt Ce B. Winberry MONROE Adams Witnesses. EDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of U. a. Ostwi The paper-writing hereto atte Ostwalt deceased, is exhibited before the unders! Us tne Court of Iredell 1 County, North Car FP. Murdock, the executrix, therein aken by the oath proof thereof is t vurdock and Monroe adams, the subscribing NORTH CAHOLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. C. Be Vinberry, Charlie Fay Murdock Ce depose end say, and each for himself deposes witness to the said paper-writing now shown t! and testament of U. «a. Ostwalt, and that they last will and testament, and that affiant attested request of said Ue. A- Ostwalt deceased; and U. Ae Ostwalt was, in affient's opinion, of Monroe Adams C. He. Ostwalt Mrs. Re Fe Murdock Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7th day of April, 198. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court lredell county. Ani thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court tlut the said paper-writing ari every part thereof is the last will end testament of U. A. Ostwalt d : el Sceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this fertificate, be recorded and filed. This 7th dey of April, 1948. Ce Ge Smith Glerk Superior Court or Iredell Countyy VN MEW I EH RAR EE 5 6 ER ee aa a aR rt e Sa c North Carolina, Iredell County. I, vrs. Mag » Nec its Compton, of the aforesaid Co inty anc State, being of sound mind,but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, ad declare this to be my last will and testament: First: My executor herelrafter named shall give my body a decent burial al, suitable tothe wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all fuweral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. I direct that my executor erect a tombstone at my grave to be my money. and bequeath my mantel clock to Fred Compton. Fourth: I give and bequeath all my household and kitchen furniture to my brothers and sisters who ar living at my ceath, and I direct that it be divided equally among them, share and share alike, and that no sale be made of any of this furniture. Fifth: I cirect that my land be sold as soonafter my death 4s practical, the proceeds from said sale be applied as follows: To the payment of my funeral expenses and just debts that 1 owe at (b) To purchase a tombstone to be erected at my grave. (c) he remainder to be divided among my brothers and sisters who are my death. wixth: i heresy constitute and appoint my brother, Wiliiam re cost, my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and ne ment, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and claus? thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretoforoemade. In witness whereof, 1, the said Mrs. Maggie Norris Compton, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 18th day of November, 1936. Mrs. Maggie Norris Compton (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said lirs. Mage te Norris 6 Compton to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who in her pron do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Mildred Patterson Witness Paul Hoover Witness Statesville, . 0. RTH CAROLINA . m i YORTH In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COU: TY. In the Matter of the will of Mrs Maggie Norris Compt n, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be : Waew QQ A . 7 7. ‘ . % 3 Li . testament of Mrs. Maggie Norris Compton deceased, is exhibited be ny Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North carol executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof the oath and examination of Mildred Patterson and Paul Hoover, the subscribing thereto, us follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Miléred Patterson and Yaul Hoover being duly each for himself deposes and says, that he is paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the las! Maggie Norris Compton, and that he sew her execute this writin testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and dps Magezie Norris Compton deceased; and that at the flrs Meggie Norris Compton was, in affiant's opinion, of nemory iléred Patterson reul Hoover We P. Rost Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19th day of April,190. Ce Ge Smith Slerk Superior Court Tredeli County. And theregupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will end testane t of Vrs. Magyle Norris Compton, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 19th day of April, 19s. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. Jarolina [Iredell County r, of Rowan County, North Carolina, do hereb: Vill and Testament in manner and form following: e bequeath to my sisters, Yarthenia ll. Foster ter, . . > rta Foster all of my property of every kind and dee. to be theirs absolutely in fee simple, share an iis eé, constitute and appoint Parthenia H. Foster, carry L. oster and Nannie Roberta Foster the lawful executrix of this my last Will and vestament to all intents and purposes, to execute the same accordin Aa intent and meaning thereof. a eho Sy revoke and declare utterly wid all other J m&acé. Whereof I have hereunto set He Te Foster o . > > ° 3 . * 3 . oo , - er ni Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said H. Te Foster to be his ast Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request end in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names 48 witnesses thereto. oe Buren Jurney WITNESS err x 2 T TNE B. Raymer ale AADAT Tr VANROL LNA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. DELL COUNTY. the Matter of the Will of H. T. Foster, Deceused. ' ‘ a The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will an > ty of the testament of H. T. Foster deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of . itor Superior Court of iredell sounty, North Carolina, by Carry L. Foster, the executo . d therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oom ™ ' as examination of Buren Jurney and A. B. Raymer, the subscribing witnesses thereto, . J follows: IREDELL COUNTY. Buren do irney and A. B. Rey mer be ing cCuly sworn, for himself deposes and say that he is a subseribing writing now shown him, 24g be 6b ast and that he saw him affient attested it } : time ¢ and that at the time of of sound mind and disposing memory. Severally subscribed and swor: and thereupon paper-writing and every part thereof is the last deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with t! certificate, be recorded and filed. This 23 cay of April, 19,3. Smit} erior Court of . ‘@ — + ae 5tOTK OCU Iredell County. NO. 3317 NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL country “» Sally Dalton of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, Sut considering +} ering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this ay last wil} and testament: Pirst. My EB “irst. My Executor, hereinafter, named shall give my body a decent burial, Suitable to the wi | the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all fureral expenses, gether with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into his han ds belonging to my ¢state Second, » cond I give and devise to my daughter Edith Dalton consisting of the houge and ho Usehold furniture and the dwelling thereon and one and onehalf acres "Ore op less, Third, bin I give and bequeath to my daughter Effie Mae Dalton, wife of Bonny #5200 I give ana as nd begeath to my daughter Genevieve Delton Long wife of Fred/Long T . 4 ¢ $5.00 ’ Ly * 8nd bequeath to my da ghter Elouise Dalton Dowell the wife of Samuel Dowel) $5 20 or I give ana bequeath to my son Luther Dalton $5.00 I give and devise to 1a) a ih Sed Mt ee j me bee ' T a TY i my daug alton Summers and my son-in-law, Henry Sumner g severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 26 day i of Fredretha Dalton Summer eight acres of land. a Ce Ge Smith Fourth. I hereby constitute and appoint my trusted friend. u. x Clerk Superior dq Pe Ae , t~e DILACKe lawful executor to all intents anc purposes, to execute this 4iiL§S ny ] -hereupon it is considered ar adjucged by the Court y last wil} And thereup JUCE 7 ament, according to the truth intent and meming of the same 7 ww nar } \# he ne oa Pees ar arg same, and every paper-wririn and every part thereof is the last will and tes ery paper clause thereof- hereby revoking and declaring utterly voia all other wills deceased, and it is ordered that the san Lth the foregoiny stament by me theretofore made. certificate, be recorded end filed. 4 v4 > ’ the 1,2 is my Gesire that the children to keep all land within th aL, This 26 day of May, 1940. 1 Eugene Jr Dalton three fourth of an te Smith ‘@ “Clerk Superior court bequeath to my son Ralph Dalton three fourth of an We Dalton on the West and jo! ng Edith Lalton on the day of April 1943. Signed Sallie Daltor T. Le. Gatton, J. P. (SEAL) I, Julia McLain, of the county of Iredell, State Mae Bethel Devidson (SEAL) of sound anc disposing mine and memory, do hereby make, H. Blackburn my last will and testament, revoking all former wills by Item l. My executor hereinafter named shall pay all my J Jebts, together with all NORTE CAROLINA ay funeral expenses, out of the first money belonging my estate that shall come in the Superior Court-Before the Cler LL CouNTY. . : into his hands, In the matter of the Will of Sallie Dalton, Deceased. Item 2. The paper-writing hereto attached and ,»urporting to be the last will and | I hereby direct my executor, as soon as practicable after my death, to testement of Sallie Dalton deceased, is exhibited before the un ersigned Clerk of - 7 property, real and personal, belonging to my estate, except such as is herein the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by H. H. Blackburn, the oth - i k lerwise Cisposed of, and in particular to sell my house and lot located at 20h executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the a South Elm Street, Statesville, North Carolina, at public or private sale, with or witn- oath and examination of T L Gatton, Mae Bethel Davidson and H. H. Blackburn, the out hall notice, at such time and place and in such manner and upon such terms 48 6 shall subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: deem expedient, hereby granting him full power and authority to execute and deliver NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. , Any and all deeds and other instruments necessary to effect such sale. T. L. Gatton, Mae Bethel Davidson and H. H. Blackburn being duly Item 4. sworn, depose ard say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is ® the The proceeds of such sale or sales, together with #11 money and bank deposits subscribing witness to the sald paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be bel , iting eeeng to my estate, shall be applied and distributed as follows: last will and testament of Sallie Dalton, and that he saw her execute this ¥F > 1 a irst, to the payment of my debts and funeral expenses as directed in ltem as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence ® hereor, at the request of said Sallie elton deceased; and that at the time of its Second, all the rest and residue to be divided equel ly among my three beloved execution said Sallie Dalton was, inaffilant's opinion, of sound mind and dis- thitéren, William Campbell McLain, and Mery McLain Sherrill. posing memory. H. He Blackburn —_— Pp McLain, C. Walker McLain, ; Mae Bethel Davidson Item l. T. Le Gatton I bequeath al11 my household furniture and all of my personal effect of every ind, not including stocks, bonds, securities, notes, money or bank deposits, te my daughter, Mary McLain Sherrill. Item Oe constitute and appoint my son, William Campbell McLain, executor n ecuto of this my last wi: and testamen and request that he be allowed to serve ag such without bon 2 8 al a Jul La Mejta 4 Ny Julia McLain Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Julia McLain to be her a and testament in the presence of us who at her request and in her presence presence of each other, do hereby subscribe our names as witnesses. Black Address: Wake Forest, N. Ce. Stansbury Address: Wake Forest, N. C. carolina. County. I, Mrs. Julia McLain, do make and declare this tobe a Codicil to my last Will and Testament, in ell other respects confirming the same, except as here in modified. Since the sald will was drawn, I have sold the house and lot on South Elm Street, in the City of Statesville, to Mr. R. C. Morrison, Whatever of the proceeds from the sale of said house is left at my death, I give, devise and bequeath equally, share and share alike, to Campbell, Walker anc Mary. This the 19 day of April, 19d. oe Mrs. Julia McLein (SEAL ) Witnesses: Mrs. Mary Margaret Phillips Mrs. Nelle S. Rhodes “ AAEROT T NORTH Ube ae eos e* IREDELL count’ [(ONORABLE W. H. YOUNG Superior Court Durham, North Carolina The undersigned Clerk, reposing special trust and intergrity, hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause Ine: Ann E. Stansbury to appear before you at such time and pl: and conceming the execution of a paper writing purporti Testament of Julia Mesain, deceased, which has been filed And the deposition in writing by you mit, sealed with your sesl, to the undersigned Cle rk Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my of May, 19)u. (SEAL) State of North Carolina County of Durham A paper hereto attached end purporting to be the last will and T ment of Julia McLain, deceased, bearing the date of 31st day of July, 194, exhibited before the undersigned by virtue of the authority above give: thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath end examination of Inez Keith Black and ann E. Stansbury the subscribing witness t ereto, as follows: Inez Keith Black and Ann E. Stansbury, each being duly sworn, deposes and says: they are subscribing witnesses to the said paper writing now shown them purport ing to be the last Will and Testament of Julia McLein, deceased, and that they saw Julia McLain execute this writing as her last Will and Testament and thet affiants attested it in her presence and at her request; and that at the time of the ®xecution said Julia McLain was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and <1 menory, under any restriant to the know- of full ave to execute a will, and was not ledge information or belief of these deponents. Inez Keith Black Ann Ee Stansbury Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 26th day of vay, 1948. W, He Youn a Clerk Superior Court @w Court of Having executed the commission of the Clerk of the Supert Ir ae County, I hereby make this as a true and complete account of the proceeding 8 had b fore me under the special authority In me reposed. glk ty ee , 4 In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and al +t} ; C n 3 tT, os : ¥ 1 seal this the 26th Cay Noe 3319 North Carolina, Iredell Count y. $, Karl We Feimster, of the ica ae ment: ‘i ¢ ‘ ‘ last will and testame it in the Superior Court-Before the Sa m e SE ES ne a me d ; : é ae ‘s ‘ St a : a 1. Iwill that all my ju into my executrixs hams belonging of Mrs. Julia Mclain, Deceased, en e ee s attached and purporting to be derived from 5 tar aT AR a oet., ~ + ~ ’ | Tals Q° st will ar ;estamer f M no eased, ie . se give devise fa p ee c t mo n e Co indersigned Clerk the Super ; of l County, , all my real and the remainder of my cott, Adm Be Be @ nd thereupon the following proof i ; to have the life. My said wife is and Me ry Margaret 2h nd Mr said personal property durirg her 1 as follows: . ‘ ei After the death of and devisc to my four children, Addie L. Yhillips and Mrs. Nelle S. Rhodes bet: and Frank Feimster, all my real e te and sh for himself deposes and says, that she is not used by my said wife during her life time, to belong paper-writing now shown her, purporting to be & forever, each to share and share alike, except the Julia Mclain, and that she saw her erecute this writing charged with and to account for the one thousand dollars willed to her in the seco and testament, and that affiant attested item of this will, it being my intention that each of m all receive presence and he eguest of said irs Julia WcLain deceased; and that at the time ; 6qual shares of my property. MeLein was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind I hereby constitute and a : si ‘ , ; : L1l : te irs. Mary Margaret Phillips c } my last will and testa Mrs. Nelle S. Rhodes, Kew. | WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Earl W. Feimster, dc John A. Scott, Ad tnistrator,C.TeA- hand and seal, this the 10th day of November, 195. ws 7 + a4 Qj, 8 . Fa iY Ge ima St Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 31 day of May, 1948. Earl W. = (SEAL) smith SIGNED, sealed, published and declared by the s' Farl W. Feimster to be Ceo Ge ——_— ’ Tt tf SUPER LOR COL RT tuadaa County. his last will and testament in our presence, who, at his request and in his Ani thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court phat the said presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mrs. Julia thereto, 3 Je Ge Lewis heLain, deceased, and it 1s ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination H. E. lewis and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 31 day @& May, 19ks. Ce Ge Smith en lem Super or Court of Iredell County. THE SUPERIOR matter of the will of Earl deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang testament of Rarl W. Feimster deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, cler; of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Margaret I wo cutrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J. G. Lewis one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, - Morrison as followinz: CAROLINA, Iredell County: Je G Lewis, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing vitness to the said paper writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will testa- ent of Earl W. Feimster ard that he saw Earl W. fPeimster execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence andat the request of said Earl W. Feimster, deceased; and at the time of its execution said sarl We. Feimster was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. affient 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, ard that said H. E. Lewis is now dead. his G. Lewis “mark Subscribed and this l2th day of May, 190. Ce. Ge Smith Clerk Super for sredell County. wmuw pr , Vitadh UL Ll thy I He TT TAT itkDELL COUNTY. W. De Morrison, being Guly 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 Earl W. Feimster deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 10th day of November 195, havirg 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. W. D. Morrison Sudscribed and sworn to before me, this 12 day of May 198. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superlor Court ~ North Carolina, Iredell County. John G. Knox, being ted duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquain with the handwriting of Earl W, Felmster, deceased, whose will the attached , th th ds of November erwriting, dateo the 10th day of Nov er, pap : na that the name of the said Earl him write, anc wv? ne genuine handwriting of the sa is in the genuln subscribed and sworn to before mé, Tax oh this 12th day of May, 19,3. Cc. Ge Smith ‘ ‘ "erk superior vourt And thereupon it 1s mnsidered and adj a by the court t) paper writing anc every part thereof is the last will and testam Feimster deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregs and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 12th day of May, 1948. Ce Ge Smith en Clerk Superior Co irt NO. 3320 Mooresville, Ne C. Nov 23 195 I, Jannie Duff of 307 W%. Moore Ave Mooresville and reasonable degree of health do declare the following to be my 1: testament. * T } BWiicaer a vymy home place loc lst. To my beloved daughter Eugenia Ramsey my home place | ad y ue ny h ne } are of me since %~7, We Moore Ave in Mooresville, ! C. (She having taken care ! _ - J ‘ » vacar yt adjoining 2nd. To my beloved daughter Geneva Johnson the vacant lot adJjo home pla ce, to my son Flake York five dollars in money. Jeannie Duff (SEAL) es enacts Witness lawrence A. Thomas, Mooresville, N. C. Witness S. V. Brown, Mooresville, N. Cc. my In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, Will of Jannie Duff, Leceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang testanent of Jannie Duff deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clex of the . - . / » Dee i” 7 na Woe Ram >t € \ Superi or Court of Iredell County, North Car olina, by Eugenia Ramsey, an thereupon vroof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Lawrence subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: Lawrence A. Thomas and S. Ve. Brown being duly sworn, Ge pose and say, and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said porting to be the last will anc testament of Jannie this writing as her last will anc testament, and affiant attested it in the p»esence and at the request of said Jannie Mff deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Jannie Duff was, inaffiant's opinion, f sound mind and disposing memory. e = Lawrence Ae Thomas S. V. Brown Lugenia Ramsey SEVERALLY subscribed and sworn to before me, this loth day of May, 19d. Martha D. Parker Deputy 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 Jannie Duff, ; n his deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and t certificate, be recorded and filed. This 13th day of May, 198. C. Ge Smith Wlerk Superior court of Iredell County. want Harry Lee Wl to have charge, be money enough. have ten five U honds and eight one hundred Merchants and Fsrmers Bank from this » * ae + for all he has paid on my nursing bill my 771i iG SSe als6 my silver-ware. of my deceased brother Clarence Mom@e, all household the four children, such articles as they do The home can be sold and the money divided among the four chilcren, or their descends I name Harry Lee Moore as executor. On this the 13th day of May, 194, testament. Estelle Fleming Mary Elinor Lazenby WORTH C Jew ad dt ee ee In the Superior Cow t-Before the Clerk. LREDELL CU +: h An te ¢ » £ A nthe Matter of the Will of Annie Laura Moore, Deceased. ~ Che paper-writing hereto atteched and purporting to be the last will and test of ; - a ; - ament of Annie Laura Moore deceased, 1s exhibited before the undersiyned Clerk of the Su; | ata he Superior Court of Lredell County, North Carolina, by Jerry lee Moore, the exe ou } . tor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath a * y ) anc examination of Estelle Fleming end Mary Elinor Lazenby, the subscribing Witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, (REDELL COUNTY. Estelle Fleming and Mary Elinor Lazenby being duly sworn, depose and s0y, and *ach for himself deposes and says, that she is 4 subscribing witness to the said paper Annie “writing now shown her, purporting to be the last will and testament of Laura boore, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will end testam nt, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Annie Laura Moore, deceased; ani that at the time of its execution said Annie Laura Moore * Was in afflant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. (Miss) Estelle Fleming Mary Elinor Lazenby Harry Lee Moore, Extr. } 0 t ore me 9 rier, oe oT 107 reupon every part théreof is t+ ie Lt) Clerk Superfor Court of iP i na + ar Iredell County. acres of land to be cut off of my home East side of my said home place along hoe Eleam's ’ I give anc devise to my beloved wife, Irs. Mamte , : . J » in vyeelx her natural life the remainder of my home plsce containing about thirty-st ; . - } ° ud half acres and also another tract containing twenty acres, known 4s the old Stro and at the death of my beloved wife, Mre. Mamie Hursey, I will, devise and beyueath the said thirty-six and half acres all the remainder of my home place @ne } } ” M the twenty acres above mentioned known as the old Stroud land to myc hilcren, rs Ruby Marlow, Harvey Hursey and Mildred Hur sey, share and share alike. 1 . y ‘ : . h suse? Fourth: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mamie Hursey all the h i A d ; . J Ww hold end kitchen furniture, one mule, one milk cow, one two-horse wegon &n my né chevrolet automobLle. rifth: I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Harvey Hursey one mules RS rty Sixth: It 1s mywill and desire that all the residue of my personal gee executor after paying off my debts and funeral expenses be sold at public auction by my hereinafter named and be equally dividea between my children and my wife, Mrs Mamie Hursey, Mrs. Kuby Marlow) darvey Hursey, Mildred Hursey and Durant Hursey- seventh: I hereby constitute = > £ . 7 ar y a ~ rrr re ‘ntents and purposes my lawful executor to all intents a pury 5 al : ecording to the true in testament ac clause thereof-hereby revoking testaments by me heretofore made. LEeSvawe sve ‘ witness whereof, I, oy « ew ‘ . i | ith ay of ApPPliy ed, sealed, published a tact will andtestament in the presence nresence and in the presence of each othe pr theretoe North Carolina, Iredell County. per writing purporting tobe the last wil @ecexsed, is exhibited for probate in open court by , wife and devsee therein; and it 1s thereupon proved Meriemma lienly that R. F. Rives, one of the subsceribin A G Gead, and it is also proved by the oath and exan im tion T ° 4 7 Ye #» Sharpe, the other subscribing witness thereto, is also dead. proved by the oath and examination of the said IMariemma Henley the {+o Sequainied with the handwriting of the said Kh. F. Rives heving often seen him writ in that the name of the said R. F. Rives, subscribed as a witness to the seid will, 's in the handwriting of the said R. F. Rives, And it is algo proved by the oath and ex ‘ ne exmination of the said Mariemme Henley, that she is well acquainted with the ha ee ; ndwriting of the sald J. W. Sharpe, having of ten seen him write, and that the name 0 _ f the said J. W. Sharpe, subscribed as a witnes to the said will, 1s in the hand- miting of the said J. W. Sharpe; that it 1s also proved by the oath and examination of J, . ny ‘+ Knox that he is well acqud nted with the handwriting of Noah Hursey, the te Stator therein named, having often seen him write, ani that the name of the said Now 1 wn h Hur sey subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the sald Noah Hursey, Mariemmea Henley Severg) J, Ae Knox this 1Y subscribed ond sworn to before me, ~~ day of June, 194.8, C. 4g Mere * of Superlor Court It is, t¢ urt that the said paper Witt 8, therefore, considered and adjudged by the court ne 2nd every part thereof is the last will and testament of the said Noah Hursey, 4nd the sane is ordered to be recorded and filed. , G, Smith This the 1, day of June, 1943. Urere oF PERE eae Hake Sb beak ab Sesh TE aETE SESE ab SbSE Seah abTe TE sestse HO abdE GE SRE AE od IC ) GS e i oe fr ho } ee ee of a sound mind in my usual health, I this our Lord, I Joe H. Tharpe, do this day will and beg estate and 311 or convey [. and us ny part of said money for her use so long as she lives, property or money left to the said Joe the money equelly diviced between ti} yes Tharpe, and Sadie Kirkman. do this day will and convey to my the time of my death, or any money f there be any th sank belong be any United States bonds on hand 4 Tharpe, belonging to said Joe H. Tharpe she has convey to said Margaret Junior Order, United America erfect right to colk ct and use any money belonging to the Tharpe estate l, Joe H. Tharpe, request for my wife “argret Nizzie Tharpe to give the ssid Joe H. Tharpe a decent burial and to take the first money that comes into her hand O |} yurial expenses and any debts that might occur. i. Tharpe, do request that “Aargret Nizzie Tharpe wife of the sald use all money tat she receives of the said Joe H. Tharpe estate if it neeed by and if they be any left at her death that money be used as far &8 necessary to give her a decent burial. And I, Joe He Tharpe, request if there be any money left at the time of Margret Nizzie Tharpe's death and her debts and funersl paid for if any money left, divided it with the three children Rayford Tharps, Boyce Tharpe, and Sadie Kirkman. This is my Last Will and Testament, Joe H. Tharpe. in case Nizzie Margret Tharpe shoulddie first, the property that is in her hands, or in both, J. He and Nizzie Tharpe's name all the above said property shall go to Joe He Tharpe. The above deed shall be just reserved to take care af t he one that is left behind. C. Be Reavis wit. Mrs Maude Reavis wit. Signed Margrot Nizzie Tharpe LeRoy Reavis Wit. In the Superior Court-Be oo me 1 \t° VW nor? Matter of the ‘111 of H. tharpe, & The paper -writing hereto attached a testament of Joe He Tharpe deceased, is exhibit + Neeees » ay NT ¢ Can a Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carol we and thereupon the following 3, Reavis and Wrs. Maude Mrs. Meude Reavis says, that he is irporting saw him attested Tharpe deceased; and that at of :8 cution affiant's opinion, of sound mind ng memory. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21 day of May, 19,8. - G, Smith, terk Superfor Court Iredell County. Cc v U And thereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the Court thet the said beper-writing and every part thereof is the last will anc testament of Joe H. Tharpe, d “* deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examinetion and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 21 day of May, 1948. C. Ge Smith Clerk Superior court of Iredell Court y- PE ETE TEE TE TE HE ee ee EE Sept. Sherrill, of the City of Charlotte, in the ¢c 6© GOun ty of Mecklenbupy vy is, therefore, considered a declare this to be my last will & testament ve and every part thereof, my wife, Mary “illie Sherrill all my pro, + yey Puy, doth i a ia ik Sherrill, reas oe wes Soap Fs ee ; , rded and filed Y C eG , AT) I LS ¢ are ordered to be recoracec : e@xecutor e Carson Be Street A paper-writing purporting to be the LaSf WILL A TESTAVENT of Pml M, lester Wolfe, Clerk the Superior herrill deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned, Clerk Superior Court for {A North, Carolina, said Court being a Court of sald County, by ilar lille S&S y Sherrill the Sxecutrix therein rentioned, and the due is hereto affixed, do hereby certify thereof by the said Peul M. Sherrill is proved by the oath and examination 3 1€ € 50 be true copy of Last Will and ie Carson and | 3. Street the subscribing witnesses thereto, who being suly j . as the same is taken from ard compare ‘ , } 4 sworn, doth depose an :y, and each for himself deposeth and saith, thet he ; ny recorded in Book of Wills #'4 : aa om . » 4 ne +} gubseribing witness to the peper-writing now shown him, purporting to oe UP 4 In witness Whereof, I have hereunt< T of Paul M. Sherrill that the said Paul M. Sherrill in t he ; the Superior Court of Mecklenl rg f this deponent subscribed his name at the end of said paper-writing, which +s m this the 10t} County at lay of October, in the year of our Lord, + shown as aforesaicG, and which bears date of the lth day of September, + - ~ rrr dal’ ve ‘ \ = we Charrit) -estator one ote ae AND THE DEPONENT FURTHER SAITH, That the said Pel M. < » tes AIR SyEe 3 » gald aforesaid, did at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the 8 mpemsvne nT bos seio- paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his LAST WILL and } } } 4 Will as an this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said Wil 5 , . -he gaid attesting witness, thereto, and at the request and in the presence of the § o th ator testator. And this deponent further saith that at the seid time when the test » of the subscribed his name to the saic lust Will as aforesaid, and at the time oi Ut ‘ 'é said the Geponent's subscribing his name as an attesting witness thereto, 48 afore , Mv Will said Paul M. Sherrillwes sound 4f mind and memory, of full age to execute & § , nis aic was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or pelief of ¢) deponent: And further these deponenhts say not. ShAL J. H. Carson SEAL. R. Be Street Severally sworn and subscribed this 5th day of September 1949 before me, Minnie Gallant, Deputy Clerk Superior court “*@ We l l e s Us k , ap hl - ee t ‘ — os last will and testament »f Robert oven court bv 72 NS Miser) ae pe Court 0d’ Ll i: rye Sherr{] thereupon proved will was found is deat} handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of is therefore considered and esdjudged by the Court that th devery part thereof is the last will anc testament of the is ordered to be recorded and filed. of Yetober, 1947. E. M. Lynch Clerk Superfor Court I, Robert H. Sherrill, being of sound mind, do, on this the 13th day of 1945, constitute this my final will and testament. I will and bequeth to my.uife, Elizabeth Frye Sherrill, all the property may leave, and appoint her sole executrix, with full power for the disposition ' 9 “e h vice such property. I do suggest, however, that ng investment be made without the ad Of a reputable bank official. in case my said wife predeceases my daughter, Mary Patricia sherrill, such property shall be left in trust to her, to be administered by a reputable Trust 0 She 1s to perlodically paid such amounts as are necessary for living and educational expenses, from either income or principal. At age twenty one, she shall receive any remainder in entirety. Witness: Signed Robert H. Sherrill X Connie L. Setzer, Lenoir, N.C. X iva M. Hause, Lenoir, X Virginia Graham, Presby, Hosp., Charlotte, f “ VT on) f Lynch, Clerk of i being a court of rec Bi and records of said the papersys = ° som a she foregoin creeper of the seme th t & j contains @ 11 ‘1. true and correct copy Sherrill, deceased, and of the probate tl taken from an ar y compared with file in my office in the City of Hillsboro, et ness whereof, I have hereunto City of Hillsboro, Nort! / (CLERK! S SkaL) NO. 3326 North Carolina. Iredell County. I, J. D. Cochran, of the State and County eforesaid, being of sound and disposing memory, but considering the umertainty of my earthly existence, do maké, publish end declare this my last Will end Testament in manner anc form follows: viz: Item l. My Executors hereinafter named shall pay all of my just debts out wns first money belonging to my estate that may come into their hancs. Item 2. I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Kate Cochran, all of my household end kitchen furniture and my home situated on the West side of Elim street, in the City of Statesville, to be hers for and during the balance of her natural life and at her death, Cochran, to be equally divied between my children, J. De Cochran, Jr. and Re Be in fee simple, subject to the conditions hereinafter set out. The child or Cc { Mildren of either of my sons being deceased shalltake the shere of their ancestor Per stirpes, Item 4. I give and bequeath the balance of my property, equally, sahre end share “like, to m y two sons, J. D. Cochran, Jr. and R. B. Cochran, on condition however, +} tne 1196 and purposes set out herein, to-wit: uses and purposes s ’ it sOns shal] gn 7 ar ax yy Yr) aftayn x Aaa tr “~ ay of each and every month after my death, clepos Geposited ny wife, Kate Cochran, the sum of y « ray be hers in fee gs lien and charge my two sons under this gid will an ke the said monthly deposits of $50. payments shall be due and unpaid for ninety and empower either at either « both of my said sons who fail and neglect execute a deed of conveyance for the held by my said wife as a fund 50.00 per month is to payments herein set 01 The &5 Item ie I desire a plain funeral, without any show, item Se hereby constitute and appoint my sons, J. D. Cochran, Jr. snd Re Be Jochran, Executors of this my last Will and Testament, to execute the same, amd every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking and declaring null and void all other wills by me heretofore made. iy Executors shall rive bond before the Clerk of the Superior Court of tredell County in an amount equal to the value of the personal property of myestate, for the faithful performance em dis- ge of their duties. \ITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said J. D. Cochran, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 5 day »f Juné6, 1925. evwaAT.) Je De Cochran (SEAL) . ’ ‘ Cochr his Signed, sealed, published end declared by the sald J. D. Cochran tobe last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who at his request and in his * 65968- présence and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names 4&8 witn John Le Milhollend, Statesville, N. C. DeKalb Kennerly, Statesville, N. C. — ene North Caroling. Tre de 1l NOV ymbel', 1966 alike, to his two sons, Robert fs condition shall take of my said the same property rights, limitati ITN] THEREOF have hereunto placed Witnesses: John A. Scott Hessle Blankenship superior Court Ref@me the Clerk. In the matter of the will of J. D. Cochran, deceused. the paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to testament of Ine ‘ , stament of J D Cochran deceased, is exhibited before the ersimed, clerk su T 5 ra) , + ry } T ; . pert or court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by J D Cochran dry the exec the nar , : ; ; +i rein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof 1s taken by th path 6xa 4 > oe mination of John L Milholland one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and DeKalb Kemnerly ay following: NORTH cCaror ry IRTH CaROLI As IREDELL L COUNTY : John L, Milholland, being duly sworn deposes and says that le is a subdserib- i “witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and ‘ testament of J p Cochran and that be saw J D Cochran execute this writing as hig + “ast will and testament, ami that affient attested it in the presence and at the Tegnes Mest of said J D Cochran, deceased; and at the time of its execution sald J D Cochrs » ~ We, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant furthe * swears that DeKalb Kennerly the other subscribing witre ss to sai: will, Slened the ‘ame as a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw ohim 1d ¢ ereupon it él and eth n4" ric A egol OI fo + 6 with th De Kal that sa ld 1a now occupied lot located ont hs as a warehouse by said Lezenby-Montgomery aA . 99 aang passage in the rear of said store building. of this will, my interest is formation, at the time of the drawin; , : “a a ue ew eeeoelalee oe? 7 rhts undivided interest in both pieres of property anc my @&s ’ , divided terest Montgomery and W. B. Crawford, own respectively three-elights undivicec in and two-eichts undivided interest in said property. ~ 7 ee "7 all I likewise give and bequeath unto my wife, Elizabeth G. Lazenby, ‘ le ¢ statesvillé, 4 T ® <4 1. a U 2 of the shares of stock that I own in the Merchants and Parmers Bank f said wife nt North Carolina, tobe hers absolutely. I also give and bequeath unto my all of the Life Insurance Policies and the proceeds payable thereon that are in force on my life at the date of my death and made payable to my estate, to be Pe absolutely. Third. 6 I give and bequeath unto my sister, Mary Lazenby, if she be Living at ' time of my death, thirty (40) shares of the common c@ ital stock of the tazenby~ Ce snares Montgomery Sardware Co. of Statesville, N. C. to be hers absolutely. Any in Lazenby-Montgomery Herdware C ai ve to. in excess of the above thirty shares, 16 and bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth G. Lazenby. Executrix of t my last thereof, eccording to its true intent ar and testaments by me heretofore hereby spe may deem be convey the ' Signed, sealed, published and declere< ce his last “ill and Testament in the presence presence and in the presence of each other, ¥ witnesses, John G . Kno wd John A. Scott I want my grave in the northeast corner of the lot in Oakwood. I want the Nicholson Puneral Home to take charge. I want my tombstone to be like my moter Ps For pallbearers I want Willie Warlick, Sam Warlick, Clarence Millsaps, Ae M, Steele, John Knox and Halbert Stimson. if any cne of these should not be Mle to Serve 1 want rank Barrier or G. E. Brown. If there is a funeral I want it to be a short one here at the house. 49 no © want the preacher to say anything about me, but to take a text and prech a little bit i want Miss Fleming an@ Robena Bridges paid well, There will be my insnrenge. | Wer, +; a ~” “obenapatd two hundred dollars and Miss Fleming paid three hundred collars. I tal ked @bout that and she is opposed to it. She thinks it too much but it is just wonderful the way she has waited on me. a NORTH CAROLINA r M \ 3 we NITY My watch Iwant to go to Nargaret's little boy when he is ola IREDELL COU*- 2 a wa tone In the Matter of the Codicill to + £ eam nA wit f° ¢ + 2 ; 1f the hes t they ran aA b 4 sister arn LIeé@ to geUv &ioONnes tne best they ‘an an in See oe : ‘ , iS] 4 eg &S ‘ d sO ODE § ge The pa per -wr .¢ 4 ng here ti a t 4 . Lact a h ‘ A hath meathk yr yy, } A Vey 4 anc DoOtN eet me in heaven. / . . i s ~ ; r + 4 " 31) j } IAZenoy qaecea sec last will anc t . . vs Le. K. Lazenby - NH ; Court, T 7 11 Gan wv gigned Clerk of the Superior Cour t of Iredell County, .\ & rr j A he a non tha f'y crt cy 4 , executor therein named, mc thereupon t¢t yllowinge proo oath and examination of witnesses thereto, as follows: ’ PRT woomu ff ' ea¢ , r Mo TMTv NORTH GAID Line, 1000 bi UV ma é mpbell am Mary & Lazenb; In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. ‘ each for himself deposes an paper-writing now shown him, purporting to of the Will of L. K. Lazenby, Deceased. sao a ; testament of L. Ke. Lazenby, and thet [The paper-writing here ache dad pur] ; tr to he last w en ; The paper-writing hereto attached md purporting to be t last will end to hie last will and testament, testament of Leander K. Lazenby deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk ae a are igi bai at the reguest of said Le K. Lazenby deceased; the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by irs Elizabeth G. : r ies ae said L K Lazenby was, in affiart's opinion, ‘ Lazenby, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is oath and examination of John G. Knox and John A. Scott, the subscribing } : Ila ° ; thereto, as follows: Severelly subscribed and sworn to Pat Y . DT reins NU Ld sey [TRED:L j UNL YL e before me, this 21 day of June, 1945. ee i ii ee ee es " “ r nda y, and each John G. Knox and John 4. Saott being duly sworn, depose and say, and eae C. G. Smith . a ’ ¢ Qn tn “ 7 ae “a )1f deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the saio paper~ lerk Superior Court Iredell County. 4 7 v eeannt tnd + ' — g boaMs 3 shown him, purporting to be the last will and testarent of Le 4h. Lazenby, and thereupon it is considered and adjudged } ; , ‘ } paper-writins and v DH her dodal 1 to the he saw him ex cute this writing as his last will and testament, and that fg anc every part thereof is agodicill t f : OF i. &. tare x ‘ ' ar dar th } affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said L. K. Lazenby * Ae Lazenby, deceased, ard it is ordered that tle ! 3 6xaminat T Yr) WwW ’ on , £ ¢ ' ac deceased; and that at the time of its execution said L, kK. Lazenby was, in affiant's lation and this certificate, be recorded and filed. 'T This és ay - 5) Opinion, of soumd mind md disposing memory. & day of June, 19,4. . +, Knox Z C. Ge Smith vohn Glerk Superior Court of John Scott Iredell County. Mrs K. Lazenby Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 17th day of June, 198. e G. Smith erk Superior Court Tredell County. And t hereupon it 1s considered and adjudged by the court that the sal peper-wr iting ard e very part thereof is the last will and testament of Leander Ke Lazenby, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 17thd ey of June, 1948. C. G. Smith : Clerk Superior Court 0 Iredell County. _ a . Qf n 7 r e 7 4 . of the State of Narth Carolina Iredell County Turners ) Me 41957] = my household and kitchen furniture when hat my daughter Naomi have all my house of my crocheted counterpins and his name wrote under the using, as I have deeded hat my daughter Neomi have he Sohth side, beginning in Ezras line 1akes an Eastward turn and nning back North sice. 11 that enough be sold on the North is my will that the land be divided accor g to fathers will acres and go he said, not counting what have deeded Ezra my sow chickens and hog if I have any, as long 4s Ezre helps to keep the plece up as he has done he is to have f the builéings as he hes had, mycorn sheller am other tings not named my chilcren, f either one of my chilcrer zo@ that way. It is my will Givide it without any wurt R. C. Shaw wy RAR rT? A DELS det ches the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. fn the matter of the Will of Mrs Ide Hayes, Decessed. The peper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Ida Hayes deceased, ise xhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Ezra Hayes, devi see there in named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is teken by tle oath end examination of Carl D. Watts and J. 4. Mullis, the subscribing witness thereto, as follows: NORTH CAM LINA, IREDELL OunT WM T * vs - 4 Carl D. Watts and J. H. Muliiy being dily sworn , depose and 887, . 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 t estament of ; es : ag Mrs. Id@ Hayes, and that he heard her acknowledge the exeoution of this writ ing will and testament, and tha Mrg Ida Hayes wiedced said Mrs Ida Hayes acknowledged said $s . disposing memorye Seyerally sub scribed and . of June, 1940. [Iredell County. 3. Reavis, being duly swom of Mrs Ida Heyes, said Mrs Ida idayes, last will and test: handwriting of the said Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17 day of June, 1918. 7 ve Ge Smith, Ulerk Superior court And thereupon it is considered md adjudged by the Court thet paper-writ ing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Vrs. Ide ayes, deceased, md it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination, and this certificate be recorded anc filed. This 21 day of June, 161,38. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. BEE PTE Te Lele te tet Se tb ie tb ie sede ae bse tbe de te dete tb es C— O PN ee es Statesville, 72% 141 Mulbderry- Tuesday, July Helen Gertrude A4 Ud £ A . bited for pz named; and it is thereupon proved Kimball, that the said will was found among yea bv iffects after his death. and it is further proved bj competent and credible witre sses, to-wit: nh Lezenby that they ere acquainted with the A. Brown, having often seen her write, arm verily said Minnie A. Brown subscribed to the said will, every part thereof, is tn the handwriting of the hr yp t Brown. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last ! } sh qua intances ntioned witre sses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaint nie «a. Brown. Hugo Kimball (SEAL) R. M. Lazenby (SEAL) Le L. Green (SEAL) O. L. Turner __ (SEAL) ~! Tas D “de Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25th day of June, “es 194, C. G. Smith ie @lerk Superior Court. Clerk NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY In the Superior Court -Before the aper It 1s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the gaid pape wn, writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testanent of Minnie 4+ Brown, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded ard filed, This the 25th day of June, A.D., 1948. Cc. G. Smith 4 uperior Your babe thi Teak eth sp dete dese Uedb ade Sab IGE bab aege tb ab sbak see seat ae tae AB AEAE aeaE A HEE Fo, 3330 ae wee NORTH CAROLINA, ror wae? COT! VY. rot! NE { INT hh ww ° TRE Dh dw " T } rUL/ feito GC. Blankenship, being yncertainty of my earthly existence, & + Vill and Testament. My Exec and shall pay all of my able for such purpose and at the earliest proper conservation of my Estate. SECOND: 4 zive and bequeath the sum of y200.00. I give and beqiwath all and personal or mixed, wherever to be foung '@ husband, Roy Crawford. FOURTH: I hereby constitute and vecklenburg County, Ne C., to be the Ex hereby revoking and declsuring utterly void all heretofore nade. in witness whereof, I, the said J. hand and seal, this the llthday of December, 4 Blankensh{; (SEAL ) q Signed, seeled, published anddeclared by the said J. C. Blenkenship to be his 1a A s st will and testament in the presence of us, who, at hisrequest and in his pre mesence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witre sses thereto . Ke Me Blan kenship Mae R. Blankenship T fo. 3330 JORTH CAROLINA, TREDnLe vs Rianker i. gia eo oe Blankenship, being of uncertainty of my earthly existence, & yill and Yegtamente t "a x mm , a } ran 2 . FIRST My Executor hereire fte pay all of my just debts, if uch purpose and at the earlies proper conservation of my Hstate. a tive and bequeath the sum of 4200.00. t subscribing w , ss pur porting th THIRD: I give and beqwath all Brown decease > xh d for probete in and personal or mixed, wherever to be foung thereupon proved husband, Roy Crawford. is found among OURTH: I hereby constitute ‘ * ° * : a i rflanhiun oc — 1 ne i A “i effects after his death. and is further proved by ecklenburg Co Ne Ceo, to be the Exec £} nh hy tot on : oe ‘ : examination of three competent and credib witre sses, to-wlt: hereby revoking a declisaring utterly void and Ral ph Lazenby thet they ere acquainted with the heretofore made. wa . sreein Brown, having often seen her write, arm verily in witness whereof, I, the said J ve we h har na ‘ ae Minnie A. Brown subscribed to the said will, ami and seal, this the lithday of December, every part thereof, is tn the handwriting of the J. C. Blankensht; And it Ls further proved by the evidence of the three lest Signed, sealed, published andé eclared by the said Je Ce Blankenship to be his Ae " last will a ; ntioned witre sses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances 11 and testament in the presence of us, who, at hisrequest and in his prese ’ nee, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witre sses 4 sf the said Vinnte aA. Brown. { Kim SEAL) ther Hugo Kimball (SE } eto. Blan kenship R. nb ( SEAL) Mae R. Blankenship Le (6a) O. L. Turner _( BAL ] J AeDe 19,5. Severally sworn to and s ribed before me, this the 25th dey of June, % CG. G. Smith asl Slerk Super tor Court. erk NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY In the Superior Court-Before the cl . id paper It 1s therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the saié pé Brown, writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Minnie Ae are deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate ordered to be recorded ari filed. This the 25th day of June, A.D., 1948. Cc. G. Smith a uperior vou i sche al eee se See SESE SESb SPS ESE SE Ted ap ded HB SEARSESE abaB SHE SEIRARSE aba aE ESE HEAE TEESE SI In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, of the ill of J C Blankenshiy eceased. paper-writing hereto attached and purportin Mag | iia a pat ¥ & 5 E k po et lg to be the last will end A Dien an al . . . 8 } } . 5 : 31m kenship deceased, is exhibited before the una . p ’ é the undersin ed Clerk f the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by © ( Yi pg eve rT fin, the erein naned, 4&10 the re k on t he fd llowing proof thereof Ls teken by ram £ «4 ‘ % T Rien tranahir : : “. i examination of Ke De Blmkenship and Mae } slankenshi} » the subserib- ag follows: Re Blm kenship being duly sworn, depose and ra ear he % air ~* and says, that he is @ subscribing witm ss to shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament that he saw him exevate this writing that affiant attested it in the presence and » C. Blankenship deceased; and that at the time of its execution sald Blankenship wag ineffisnt's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. O. Griffin bed and sworn tc 29 day of June, 1940. 4 C. Ge Smith @lerk Superior Court lredeil County. And thereupon it 1s considered and adjuded by the Court that the said per-writing and every part thereof 1s the last will and testanent of J. C. Blanken- deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination his certificate, be recorded and filed. iis 29 day ¢ ine, Iyio Smith Superior court of Tredel1 county I, Margaret Clodfelter, of the aforesa! but considering the uncertainty of my my Last “ill and Testament: FIRST. My Executor, hereinafter named, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, together with all my just debts, out of the first hands velonrving to my Estate. SECOND. I give, devise and bequeath to Fi property thet I possess: Real or Personal, including that I may happen to have at the time of my death. THIRD. I hereby constitute am appoint- to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and by revoking and declaring void all other Wills and Testament-- In Witness Whereof, I, the said Margaret Clodfelter, hand and seal, this day of , 1945. SIGN HERE :/o/Margaret Clodfelter (SEAL) Wargaret cClocreilter Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said “argaret Clodfelter, to be ler Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto. NAME ; Je de Lytton . ve We Poole NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of the Will of Margaret Clodfelter, Deceased. A he paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be mh me testament of Margaret Clodfelter deceased, fs exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by B+ J+ TPOuNEES, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J. J. Lytton and J. W. Poole, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: rc ROTTN TRY VATU Ll Vs Je ds Lytton and J. Ve Poole being Guly sworn, Ce@pose ard S&Y, and : 2 “NG e&ch fo we a Yr himself deposes and says, t hat he is a subscribing witness to the saia Pa Der-wrt 1 = r “wri ne now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of argaret Clodfeit ~v WU i er, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will 8nd testament, ana that affiant attested it in the presence ard at the request of said Margaret Clodfelte i z ; , deceased; and . he time of its execution said “argeret Clodfelter wag, ‘ 9 n affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. J. Troutman ae severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this lst day of July, 1948, Martha D. Parker Depyty Clerk Superlor Court” fredell 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 Vargaret ‘lodfelte%, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. ‘his lst day of July, 19\c. C. G. Smith Clerk Superfor Court of Iredell County. We 3332 otate of North Carolina, Iredell County. 1, William S. Thomus, of the state and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, Go hereby make, »ublish and declare this to be my last M111 and Testament in manner and form as follows, to-wit: item l. My Executor and Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body 4 decent burial and pay the expenses thereof, together with any other just debts thet I my Owe, 88 800N a8 practical after my death, out of the first moneys that shall come into their hands Avallable for that purpose and I further direct that all Estate and Inheritance Taxes and Other taxes in the general nature thereof which shall become by payable upon or by reason of my death in respect to any property passing under OF any the terms of this Wil2 op “ny codicil to 1t, or in respect to the proceeds of policy of insurance On my life, shall be paid by my Executors out of the generél funds of my estate, Item 2, L give, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Mabel Balty Thomas, all personal and property of whatever kind and nature and wherever situated, both real, mixed, to be hers for and during the balance of her natural life, with hereinafter provided, and at her leath, equally disposal as , to our four children, Dorothy Thomas fee, William “e Thomas, lestmr eland and Juanita Thomas Lackey, My said wife, in h settlement of my estate, shall have the right to continue any farm? cattle business in which I may be engaged, without ligqui ation, the approval and consent of my son, William &. Thomas, Jr., she dispose of and convey during her lifetime, as an equipment, tools, livestock, cattle, crops or ot} operty net in her discretion and judgment it may be advantageous to sell and iLspose like conduct and munagement of said business and/or property. f’ @ to emergency, the net income, after payment @ all taxes and expenses, 1g not suffictlent for her comfortable support and maintenance, she may, during her lifetime, but only with the consent of my said son, William s. Thomas, Jr., sell, digpo: ind convey by absolute title any property, red or personal, and consume so much of the prince as may be reasonabley necessary in the sole discretion of my said wife and Thomas, Jr., to afford her the necessary medical carg, hospitalization, rea Support and maintenance in the station of liée to which she igs accustomed, item, i hereby constitute and appoint my said wife, \iabel Bulty Thomas, and my S0n, William s, Thomas, Jr., as Executrix and Executor of this my last ‘111 and "estament, to execute the same, and every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby révoking and declaring null and void all other wills by © heretofore made. My said Executors shall have the right to continue any terming *perations a any other business in which I may be engaged at the time of my death, without interruption or liquidation, and to that end, they may buy, sell, e xchange, Clapose of €8nd convey any farm machinery and equipment, tools, livestock, c attle, °POps, supplies, fertilizer and all other articles of personel property incident to the continued Operation of any business thet I may be engaged in at the time of my “oath. For this purpose, they may employ any capital which I shall have invested ‘herein at the time of my death and may advance out of the funds of my estate, from tine to time, such sums ag they may deem requisite or desirable, to accomplish the Purpose g ®foresaid, My Executors are further authorized to carry out any tenancy Nite. ee time of my death and to make such 7; “Trangements and Sgreements as they may deem requisite for the continuance of any fer — *perations, cattle business or other business in which I may be engaged at the time of "Y Geath. My Executors are authorized ari empowered to sell my property, aS se s wo t Ra p a — ee n s * BS So an SO TO R RS RC T Va t a Be real or personal, that it ay be necessary to sell in the business-lixg ad Ministys. in order pay any debts owed bv me and th of my estate and tion o ye 1 Costs of admt nist. ration of my estate, at either Jublic or private sale, fo r ation of m 3¢ - : i I s TOr cash or Upon terms without any order of court, and to make e , 3 y y proved by them, Sion al} NOCOssan, bills of sale or other instruments in order to convey the abso} ? “OvULUGe A any personal property sold and the fee simple title to any land so sora a : ny na sold, urther authorize and empower my Executors to compromise, arditrate or otherwi oP Otherwise adjust or settle claims in favor of or against my estate; to renew or extend a c - on ny obligations on which I shall be bound, or to borrow money for the benefit or my my txecutors shell think tt necessary to doso; to S@cure such Obligation. mortgage or pledge or any property 064Onging to my ostate re fs ‘Pe - Va -st thet no bond be required of my Executors. VHEREOF, I, the said “illiem s, Thomas, have hereunto get my <0 day of July, 1946. William S. Thomas (SEAL) Sisned, sealed, published and declared by the said Will‘tam Ss. Thomas to Ss lest Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in bis esence and in the presence gf each other, do hereto sudscribe our names ag tnesses. fessie slankenship John A. Scott COURT #3E FORE P che WLll of Wiljiam Se Thomas, Deceased, The p&per-writin hereto attached and purporting to be the last will end ‘estament of Williem s, Thomas, deceased, is exhibigpec before the undersigned Clerk ! the supertor Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by William Ss. Thomas & Mabel Balty Thomes the executarns therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Hessie Blankenship and John A. scott, the Suoscribing witnesses hereto, as follows: MROLINA, IREDLLL coy TY. Hesste 3lankenship and John A. Scott being duly sworn, depose and s#y, and each for himself deposes ard says, that they are subscribing witness to the purporting to be the last will and testamebt of s0id paper-wr tt ing now shown them, P né William S. Thomas, and that ne saw him execute this writing es bis lest will ® : gaid and thet affiant attested it in the presence and et the request of testamen t, S. wititem S- Thomas deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Miliss Thomas, was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. John A. Scott SITNESS Mabel B Thomas ane ed He sste Blankenship Willlem S. Thomas, Severally subscribed and sworn to and thereupon it tgs considered ana paper-writing and every part thereof is t} thomas, deceased, and it is @rdered that bai 4 shis certificate, be recorded ane filed, [This 6th dey of July, 19k. lorth Carolina Iredell County tl, Mary “atilda Sowman, of the County and Sta declare this to be my last will ana testament: l. I give and bequeath to my son, A. Taylor bowman, the sum of MOllarg ($1 JO.00), rT? > @ i give and bequeath to my son, Finley K, Owmean, the sum of One Hundre: Dollars 100.00), t give ana bequeath to Dollars ($100.00 jee [ give and bequeath to Pellars (¢100.00), together with t give and bequeath to Ply © Hundred Dollarg ($500.00), f give and bequeath to Hundred Dollars ($500, VO). Titi. my son, Festus &, Bowman, the sum of One Hundred IV. my son, Keet K. Bowman, the sum of One Hundred ll my househole and kitchen furniture, V. my daughter, Mrs. Bertha B. Bowman, the sum of VI. my daughter, Mrs. Eeste 3B, Mauser, the sum of Five Wk 6 Sive and devise all of my real estate of every kind and description to Mrs, Evelyn 4, Bolick, for the term of her natural life only with "oma inde in fee 8 Sr, imple to my grandson, Reet R. Bowman, Jr., son of Reet R. DOWER, If ) on y re s | Bi e eT nn I ee d . FE —— — — — — — ar a t e ne sn e t a l l c a p e r n e n i e m a n i n a p l i p e n i t i c e eLis; Subject to the payment of all my debts, f uneral @xpenses ana Admini ns f 2nd Om n Strati{on costs, I give and bequeath all of phe rest and residue of ee ea pve 6 _ ¥ Persona} Property not nereinabove bequeath to my daughter, Mrs, “velyn B,. Bolick, TY hereby constitute and appoint my daughter, Mrs. r 3e Evelyn B, Bolick, &8 my awful Executrix, to execute this my last will and testament and nan: ¥ Svery part clause thereof according to the true intent a same &nd hereby é fi 2 12 gs and testaments by me heretofore made MOS, in testimony sOwman, ao hereunto set my and seal, this t May Matilda Bowman (SEAL) Slened, sealed, published and declared by the saia Mary Mettlde Bowmen to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, et her request and in her presence andin the presence of each other, Ssudscribe our names eg wi tne sses thereto. Die ee Raymer Juanita Shaw ESORE THE CLERK Matter of the Will of “ary watilda Bowman, Deceased. The p&aper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Wary Matilda Sowman deceased, is exhibiped before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of tredell County, North Carolina, by Evelyn B, Bolick, the ©xec: Srix therein named, &nd thereupon the following proof thereof ts taken by the oath and examination of De. Le. Raymer and Juanita Shaw, the subscribing witre ses thereto, ag follows: (ORTH AROLINA, IREDELL CouNTY; ae } ch De Le ‘Na@ymer and Juanita Shaw be ing duly sworn, depose and cay, and ea for himself deposes and Says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said ppper- da welting now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Matil and owmén, and that he saw her execute this witing as her last will and testannt, - a that affieant attested it in the presence and at the request of said “ary Matilé a8 Bowman deceased; ang that at the time or its execution said Mary Matilda Bowman was in affient'ts pinion of souna mind and Aisposing memory. D. L. Raymer Juanita Shaw Evelrn 8, Bolick, Severally subscribed ena Sworn to before m@, this lUth dav or uly, 19) hey A | 4 Jt oJ | AV, A 9 Jeo Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell Cour ty And thereupon it is considered anc djueged by the Jourt paper-writing and every part thereof is +} Matilda Bowman, deceased, and it 1s ordered th: examination and this certificate, be recorded This 10th day of July, 194.3 4recell County NO. 4444 North Carolina fredell County. +, He M. Harris, of the aforesaid County en¢ state, being of sound mi: but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, « make and ceclare this my last Will and Testament. First. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall sive my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral ®xpenses, together with &ll my just debts, out of the moneys, which may come into : their hands belonging to my estate. Second. Tf give and devise to my beloved daughters, Mrs. Estelle shuford, 8nd Mrs. Leona Bellfield, the house and farm of fourty six (116) acres at * fy + , r . s “* Se» known ag the "Home Place", in fee Simple. ‘This ls in consideration of the help they cave me in rebuliding thy home, which had been burned, sine. 7 will and devise to my beloved sons, John Henry derris, and GL) fi timer larris, the One Hundfee Scre tract of farm land, known as "Lower Place", in Tee aimple, Fourth. I will and devise to my beloved son, Hal Harris, and my beloved daughters, Mra. 2ule Mille and Mrs. Lois Henley, ell of my moneys which may be left etter defraying #11 °xpenses and the payment of all my debts, share and share alike. Fifth. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved sons, John Henry Harris *nd GL imex Harris, my lawful Executors to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last wii. and Testament according to the true intent and meaning thereof, « hereby revoking and Geclaring utterly void all other Wills and Teatanents by me heretor Te made, In Witness Whereof, I, the said H. M. Harris, do hereunto set my hand and se “1 this the e7th day of July, 194.5. He. M. Harris (SEAL) Sipned, sealed, published and declared by the said H. M. Herris to be hi 8 ‘Ls ‘411 and Testament in the presence of us, who, at his request ana LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT in his Pre sence in the presence of each & her), do subscribe our names as witre ss thereto, = mate OF NORTH CAROLINA, Mariemma Henley : ama Stella Morrow : Know 411 men by these presents, that I, Ella May Umberger, ue Fe Ervin of North Carolina, and County of Iredell, realizing the uncertainty being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare ana publish this and testament. In the Superior Vourt-Before the Clerk l give to my dear husband, James a. Umberger, of the Will of H. M. Harris, Deceased. First:- All my right, title and interest in three cert: paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and on which we now reside, being the same lands conveyed \. Harris, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of : A. Umberger, by the last will and testament of Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John Henry Harris and me by deed, by Kk. E. Beaver, and Ae E. Beaver, under date he executors therein named, eam thereupon the following proof thereof, deed is duly acknowledged and recoded in the Register of Deeds Office, at the LN fF Bh Bh he e n : and examination of Meriemma Henley and lL. }*. Ervin, the sub- ; House, in Statesvili Ne. Ce at 11:45 April lith, 1921, to which deed reference vitre sses thereto, 2s follows: hereby made, for a description and the metes and bounis of the LI! [REDELL COUNTY. mentioned above. Mariemna Henley and L. F. Ervin being duly sworn, depose anc say, and each Secondly, all my interest in 4ll the personal property that we have, a Cy deposes and says, that he {s a subscribing witre ss to the saic paper- consisting at present of two horses, three cows, two hors, farm machinery 4 writing now shown him, purporting to be thelast will and testament of HK. 4. Harris, implements, crops, grain, house hold and kitchen furniture, and money, md ineludcin; and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testanent, md that all propery of any descrigion, and all money that I may ecquire before my deat! = affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said H. M. Harris deceased; of which my husband, Yames A. Umberger shell pay my funeral expenses, end any at the time of its execution said H. “. Harris, was, in affiant's opinion, dhat [I May owe at the time of my death, and the remainder is for his own use anc i z be hoof for : , 6V h } hy! h ire hor -omm! mind and disposing memory. aaleeeatiie er for the maintenance of himself and our dear children whom J commit Martemma Henley to his care. Le Fekrvin th y, my husband James A. Umberger, shell have the right to to sell and John H. Harris . convey any or all tHe above real estate end property, if he thinks best to do 80+ B. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 20 dey of July, 194 : I nominate, and appoint my husband, James A. Umberger as uxecutor of this Ce Ge Smith a Y atone Superior Court Tredeil County my last will am testament, without bond, and appoint him as Guerdien of our deer ch c And thereupon it is considered ami adjudged by the Court that the said lldren, without bond, feelZing assured that his great love for our children, 18» ualif paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of H. M, Harr : qualifies him better than any one else to guard their interests. tion and this in testimony of which, I have subscribed my name, and affixed my seal, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examina this t he z a certificate, be recorded and filed. ne end day of January, 1926. This 20 day of July, 198. Elle May Umberger (SAL) Ce. G. Smith Fe) count) Wtneas. - Clerk Superior court of Ire er Mtneas 5, Fox Abit eed teeth tbh Ihab Ab tb ae eth ab te edit ik tk a bab see ete ese tee ee HE Witne =6 Bowlin « { 4 , a 4) In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, [RED! LL COU'TY. In the Matter of the “ill of Mrs Ella May Umberger, Deceased. he paper-writing hereto attached and rporting to be the last Will ane 9 . i ‘sin - > awh * } , Aw n zs testement of Ella May Umburger deceased, is libited before the undersigned Ols rk 2 | Sa T sath and examination of Jd is follows ~At t T TYG T ‘ JAN UL y LULA dss e T hh or . e WweDD at el eposes and says, now shown him, purporting thet he saw her execute t! of the Supertor Court of Iredell County, orth Carolina, by J. A. Umberger, the sxequtor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ts taken by the ebb and J. Re Fox, the subscribing witnesses thereto Kox being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for that he is @ subscribing witness to the said paper-wrlting ; la May Umberbder, and L i to be the last will and testament of 1 La a) writing as her last will and testament, and that affist attested it in the presence and at the request of said Ella May Umberger, deceased; 5 » wy A mind f opinion, of sound mind an Severally sudscribed and nd thereupon i paper-writine and every part thereof is the last will Imberrer, deceased, and and this cergificate, be This 4 day of tt is ordered that the same, that at the time of its execution said Llla May Umberger was, in affiant's 1 a@isposing memory. Je Ke Yebb wR O¥ ve ‘ ae el J Umberger, Executor sworn to before me, this lL day of Aur., 198. PY OT)» i A. J. Wilson, Deputy et trOR COURT TREDE LL COUNTY C th ne said t is considered and adjudged by the Court t at the s and testament of Blla May with the foregoing examination recorded and filed. AU, 19.8. a Ce Ge Sm Clerk Super for Court of [redal County. * NOe 43446 iorth carolina (redell County ee Fannie Jane Smith, of Iredell County, ort! 1] hey utterly void all former wills by me made, a es , ea and declare this my last will and testament in manner a? , oe 77 ; I direct my executors hereinafter named to pay 411 of expenses, costs of admir istration and a marker at my erav acti 8 ee acainst my estate from the first monies omir satate. { will, devise, anc bequeath all of the rest a Ladue of rty, { every kind, nature, and description, incluwiing all realty, personalt reer wheresoever situated and from whatever source cerived, to my ghildren, Hobert Gr Smith and Edith Smith Peeler, share and share allzxe. Iil. In the event either or both of my said children should predecess e then, in such event, 1 will and devise to the children of such deceas: child the shar my ¢state to which the deceased parent would be entited under 3 wi] at the time of my death [I hereby apooint and constitute my children Robert Grehan ith anc smith Peeler executors of this my last will and testament to execut . to the true intent ert meaning thereof, an? provide that they shal t be required to give bond. In witness whereof, I, the said Fannie Jane Smith, do hereunto set my na seal, this the 9th day of May, 1916. Fannie Jane smith (SHAT Signed, sealed, published, ani declared by the said Fannie Jane mith to be her | w4 14 we 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 hereunto set our names as witresses. CGC. D. Stevenson D. Le Kaymer momen ere ee momen Bia i 2 2 Pee ey ‘ e the some according in the Superior Court-Before the Clerk Lerk, the Will of Fannte Jane smith, Deceased, paper-writing hereto attached and burporting to be fe Jane Smith deceased, igs exhibited before th ll County, North Carolina by Robert @xecuitrix therein re reinoaf ter ath and examination ; D “CB Vvenss ana nh fr ‘ [a Cc my @€xecutor ereto, as follows: funeral exr 1d CO erect at y grave for the care f my famlly ceme te: y Raymer beine duly ; worn, ceénose ar 84y, and each are subscribing Witness to t} @ said paper- he pueath unto my shown here, purporting to be the last w and testament Of Fannie Jme Wf room of my home, her execute this writing as her last wil) and testarent . , the presence and at the request of sald Jannie Jane bequeath and devise time of lts execution said Fannie Jané Smith was, in of of the remainder of an isposing memory, upon her death all De Le “aymer ant Bolmer anc — al ; =) " . Ve Me Ste ver sor Robert Graham Smith, Extr item 4 Zz nere by co - - + os AnAdat ‘ a Edith Smith e nstitute and AD in ran ae testament, and do hereby give a nd grant veeverally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6 F ito 8uthori+« * Sa. utho> Lt y Co sel} any property or to do any act which in yoann _ Court Iredell Count? CLERK Superior Court Iredell County. as Be cessary for the proper administration of my estate, said And thereupon it tg considered and adjudged by the Court that the said out bone bon ryg “uw 4? ” cr - + Je P8ap6rewriting and every part thereof ist he last will and testament of Fannie Jene . vest Imon y wnereof ’ Ly Herbe rt A. Holstead do } LtTute Nis my last - a omith, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination an ie ei ~s Sestament and do hereunto set my hand and seal th this certificate, be recorded and filed. ay of August, 19%, t Signedam sealed, published, and declared by ¢ . lerbert Ce G. Smith - te he ne : Clerk Superfor Court of ° Als last wii ar fredell County Mls pp S6Nce and id testament in the présence of us who ast his request in the presence of each other do hereto set our ha Clement E. Pless tc esetat cette Ue ETE ee Ne dete Tek sett ete n \ 4 t Ne M. Bass WD "Ty i ‘ i a VW ou Lis oe ‘ . In the Superior VYourt- Before the Clerk NO rs IX LL COUNT 1IORT ANU Vs eh oa In the Matter of the “ill of Herbert Aa. Holstead, Deceased. MOORE Lite , e paver-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last with oa as a Br atament of Herbe Ho sad deceased s exhibited |} t aaa ee testament of herbert A. Holste ceased, is exhibited before the wun ersigned Cler; ‘aroline Lunetta Hilborn, of Robbins, nth , c r S éhe ant ‘ee ,# 4e¢) Ye Hty My " es ek in Bi We ae ee ‘ et iperior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Grant 3olmer, the and Testament, revoking all other wil] a-r ton the maity name aq anc thereupon the f llowing proof thereof is tgs 7 " . aay Cc sd L & di 4 t b ere ol LS taken by the tT. Al L the property in whic) ata i ° * , + < 4 yamin + fay of Tama nt 4 ess and 2p as + . eee 2 rhe : 2 Au ind examination of Clement EH. rles ANG We lie ss, tne subscribing witw sses owned b 1s ard we bequeath and devise each to t triere ti ag follows: ee ; a es ‘ 5 ee ree eee proverty owned by either of us at the time of the bs - ® , WAN, dtad VS os f surviving testator is to become the beneficirry under Ylement E. Pless, an We - Bass beinz duly sworn, depose and say, and personal property of the deceased testator. each for himself devoses and says, that he is a sut scribing witness to the said 2. The surviving testat f this wi - a 4 ’ aper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will anc testament of “erbert ‘aroline Lunetta Hilhorn, bequeat? : : . Holstead, and that he sew him execute this writing as his last will and testament, ; or her possession at the time f deat i WS ana thet affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Herbert A. ae. The executor hereinafter name ay & ir just pa Y , Holstead deceased; 28 that at the time of its execution said derbert A. Holstesd tithes on any accident insurance, other funis coming t ' ty as, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind art disposing memory. our death, to the Seventh “ay adventist Church, where ylement <. Pless De > the Seventh ay Adventist re wn r ; 3 J . Aiud , , We Me Bass books, cases, and educational materials r thes f Grant Bolmer, &xtr » Add Severally subscribed and sworn to before mg, this lt day of August, 194%. workers and institutions here or abroac, as the « a . sat. Cc. Ge Smith — , shall exercise his own judgment as to what: teal wrers @ wo uke Clerk Superior Court iredell County. 5 riw _ ; 1a 06 give a medical books “Ae i1Lpme te And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the sa . - H pert A o lothing, lines, household goo 3, and persona] Oe4 at aper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testanent of her ' to eGucational and medical institutions or the needy, 3 executor deems t Holstead, deceased, and it is ordered that the same with the foregoing examination é. To our erecutor 250.00 in trust for Iv: » Miler, "Crai 4 and this certificate, be recorded and filed. Maas “8dison Suate spital, [n¢fena, for a christmas hay @fcl rear, This 10 day of August, 19438. he remainder of our property to be divided as follows Cc. G. Smith <1 @ierk superior Court of irede +s (0: Paul Hilborn- Perry Ohio, brother- |] peer ee To: Lerl Hilborn- Willoughby, Ohio, brother - 1 LO 5 aw Ae Thr sher- Z02 ‘aly a+ “eat 4 hurr New Jer sé v I ; in ovr , d y Js brother of “Saroline Hilborn - 1 LO; Educa tlonal ang missionary ork of ever t} pay LA we S<¢ Ci at the discretion of the executor. Je Our executor is F. 0. Sanders, or successor 4s President of Onfe Inference of ; @ Of Seventh Duy Adwentist, Charlotte, North Carolina, Box 0. iN WITNESS WHEREOF, we the said Kobert Ross Hilborn anc w 41+ 4L009rn, do hereunto set our hands and sea ls, this the ith day of Robert Ross Hilborn_ (SE A) | Garolina Lunet® Hilt orn (SEAL) i as Sia nuh?i ahead anda de ared by the antd Rat " a }) Caro lina Signed, sealed, published, an declared by the said Robert Xs Nilbop state of forth Carol LL00Yn : ee ay sai an oo S$lhorr 9 t their Ls yard awl Mx ok . af Moore fe, Caroline Lunetta Hilborn, to be thelr Last Will and Testament in the County of Moore ce soa ae at he ’ } ia | heir pnresenc tun a : ener hereto attached and urport 4 to he the } 4 4:4 , resence of us, who, at their request an in their presence, (and ih the presence A paper he! t t | } 1} ‘ ? o Ty AYy AAR ,ca 4 } 4) fy } ‘ 4} ne another, 9 subseribe our names as witre sses thereto. of Caroline Lunette Hilborn, Fee ess ‘ me ; ; i RB : 5 tnA hafore the neersigoned hy vi a ae re ae me he brown ig exnibited ! fore the Uncersigfne y irtue 1 ; iainensheniaiiiiepiataia 3irthe K. Brown thereupon the foll ywins proof thereof is taken by t} whi 4 : 4 nd Birtha nh grown thesubscribine witness theret s fiollo rese nor ins, i wee {ro wn ay u . 4 ° ; and Birtha . Brown each, being duly sworn, eno ecribine witnesses to the said paper writing now s N} rtiy t . na r,atome f Carol tne , + +<¢ ] y lene ‘ . MISSI 0 TAKE PROC] OF WILL Last Will ant festa fe nt opi Broil. lu ett 1] > } - a IN TH ] 2 COURT ner execute the writin: as her last will ar estsment and thet ore sa QERORE THR Cc K it in her presence and at her request; and that st tv Lime f the execut! IREDILL BEFORE I LE RK ‘aroline Lunette Hilborn was, in affiant 's opinion, of wry j - oe of full ave to execute a will, andwas not under any restraint t ‘ Wn i Sd b — MAT eo information or belief of these deponents. > ~ ++ A ERLUNS bs te ‘ y WY “ Sm wan "he undersicned Clerk, reposing special trust 4 conficence in your ts a a 5 I . - 1 ’ , } - - ~~ t tT 2rown and Birtha R inte rity, here authorizes and empowers you to cause he “. crown and rtha R. i ay sah ge +e" oe ee 7 a Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this the iy of lV, ° s a wAaw may annoint and oath 3rown to appear before you at such time md place as you may appo-nt and on oath : . suis Sls aah ae ve Notary Public _ r to examine touchin: such matters and things as they shell know of end concerning ; of iy Commission Expires March léth, 195 2, i ee +7 o y of ’ ss mM LGAPLI M&yY n >U the executing of a paper writin purporting to be the Last “iii an festament , favine a nH ~ ny rt »} ¢ +ha ,Y yinn f% Iywt f° re : ; . — aff for faving executed the commission of the Lerk she eric aroline wuunette Eilborn, deceased, which has been filed in this office for Q County, [ hereby make this as a true and complete account of the proce edir robate. ha fa . ; vel ore e€ under the > anthoar nthor vy in me renosed : ai 0 2° ande he special authority authorit in me reposed. and the deposition in writing by you so taken, the same you are to Dp J y ‘ - it . t * my hand ar senl this the } r ; : er nertor Court. in Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my ha ! ea tnis t transmit, sealed with your seal, to the undersigned lerk of the Super.or ari seal, this the July, 190. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand are sealy » . ; Pare ith dav of July, 19,3. ly commission exvires March 12th, 1950 f Fe Smith orth Carolina, lredell . n Yu a Count ‘ In the § upe rior ‘) irt i STERR SUPE OR COURT ; ye 1t is therefore considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper- (SEAL) 2 ' ne 3 T 7 ( Y lir one o writing anc every part thereof, is the lsst Will and Testament of Caroline iu ett , x ~ — llborn, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examinstion anc this certificate a), 2 to be recorded and filed. This 16 day of Auge, ILD « are ordered C. Ge Smith rb v rth Carolina, dlalia town of Mooresy lle, ata me + stament, broperty, real ana personal + , Ae cOmy dear ip 79 xy faLlry Se etcetera... ( < \ iT e We ws: devise ard itis tats cael bt a cuther Ww. Morrison provid Suodscribin UNGSSés, the last hurc iJathe gon ceceased, verry, after we a probate watheson the executor therein name g a! it Ls thereupon examin of Le Math } hereby constitute examination of Ue Matheson, that the seid will was found an a weredy constitute a ffant tr 6] € Q 4 oy» + 3 . } . : nis will an every part theranft 2 -Ordi-r death. nd it is further proved y the oath . a OSOPY part ¢t at, accordl hi : ‘ a . ; Xecutor shall have the naw . nNerenan 1 mee competent andéredible witnesses, to-wit: wW. J. Mathesor “i nave the power to sell personal a? ©y ®re acquainted with the handwritin: of the said Krs, masse, at ory ate sale and without « seen him write, and verily believe that the name ore See ransfers an: conveyances “Matheson subseribed to the said will, and the said will right and in fee imple to the purchaser frt thereof, {s in the handwriting of the said Mrs. Fairy Hurd {t is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned 9a@2, th January 17th, ulalia Jerry 78, that the snaia hendwrttine Ls generally known to the acquaintances of the wlened, sealed, A tb Said “rs, ‘airy curd Matheson. i t Aast Wi and Vestument “%. Le Matheson Z 4 W. Je Matheson (SEAL) : Feserce of each other, M. Be Ramsey (SEBL) ; lorri son Glenn Holland te Seott S y ¢ . . os t0e eeverally sworn to ana ‘ubseribed before me, this the 23 day of August, 1% Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superfor Court NORTH CAR 7 AFR hs LL comnrpy In the Superior Court, Before the Clerk. T » . ” a r it is “herefore, considered ana ac judged by the Court that the said pape writtr na aw : itl ig, and 8Vv oo part thereo Pi Ls the last will andkestament £ Mrs Fairy Hurd Matheson, leceased, ana cate the same with the foregoing examination and this certifi } % recorded and filea, are ordered to This the 2% ? Gay of August, a, 1 198 C. Ge Smith 2 ’ Jay hy * RITE SPL TOR curr. ‘ ‘ ’ 3 } In the Superior Court-Before the Cler, ‘ one Clerk, 7 —_ Tr a Qy a4 lL; we e Lids V itter ef the 74 if Mrs. Eulalia Jerry, Deceased, at Te I rt 7 + Fy ‘ j ! art Ss 4 a 4k 6 paver writing hereto attached and purportins to be the legt wii 0 . ’ 3 Lt st wil an Ce. + } ‘ 4 ec € “ + s . 6 haa ae rse suvulalia Jerry, decesised, is ex bite before t néersicned : . is 30 ery . 1] the wil 3 . tj , ‘ ~ ¢* a ‘SS ) Nie +}, ‘¢ CY . Ne ere cath alae ertior ourt f [redell County, North Carolina, y Suther W. orrison, th xy therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by tre I [ U3 L"6 a eytores ere | aft y yr yanination of Ke Le Morrison and John A. Scott, the subscribing witnesses sie nial + nis reek Pres wt r | <r } Oo, an Lak ; ‘ Jarolina, fredell County. R 1 ; x Yen +h rere {6 Le Morriscn a John A. Scott belng duly sworn, cepose Say, ane L . . ® 4 . ‘ ine } in aat +. ’ tinrver tanc e r ’ ‘ yr himself deposes and says, thet he 1s a subscribing witness to the saiz ee } 5 in + if the ‘ene ral fi) f yr ttin - ‘ V » ywn } { Ny nuyy rrting +o he the last wil] ar + + ament of Vrs, ai , 4 Vi ; ‘ 1 Jerry, and that they saw her execute this writing as her lest will and lt ls mv purpose ar intenttor ; ent, and that affiant attested it in the presence anc at tne request of said » ee : een ack Cre rresbyterian Church of we \lalia Jerry, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Mrs. : t+ . - + r a 2 er Yr 2 reas ‘ . . ’ . : 3 Ss awmn < ~~ »me + . a * yj i i ia Jerry was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind an iisposing memory. ’ [ comp ie ve the erection of saic manse t f e &e MOYYISON ’ ee enn EES trect wor , sutors reins tery 1¢ 5 } 4 wv I 4 ‘ JOnN Ae cott ee! ee s to the n or then earnin ‘ Suther We ry ny “xtr. eee > yf r. ‘aad art. ‘ ‘ 2 CL ore ever , ertibed ana sworn to before ne, this 40t} iy @ August,19u0- ; . 41 ag may be necessary to conatruct or « Pe Eins Ve te wil bad er pt A oxen Senoeenean : : — *lerk Superior Court Iredell Courty. > . , alfa — { A — A . her he r + thet the said And thereupon it is considered an ad judged b t ours wlll and beaueath to the seastor -writin: and every part thereof is the last will and testament o! yn - Seo 7 » e ea : rreayter in TNhurech of owan Youreh the ane ¢ love . i examination and » Aeceased, an it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing Principal of gai 3um and any interest that may oF certificate, be recorded and filed. *xXpended for the maintenance anc proper upkes rer cer Py | , is 40th dey of Aucust, 195. | Ge Smith } verrt l f rar fr | se -_ ————9 , WLidi and \e veath to the én dator a P Pa i r1e Supertor court of rK “resbvtert: Iredell County. an Church of Kowan County tre sum of rive narec . BLES pr Incipal f sata gum and any interest that may be earne hare oO 8 36 46 6-25 eh 6xr A . . ae er ‘ 1 1 NAAR HG xpended for the purpose of presenting a bible to @ 1] inde} txtee f age heromir ecoming a member of said Church. [ will and bequeath to the Board of Regents of Barium Springs ¥1 , locat sieaiatlias i aoe . ed near Statesville in Iredell County, Nort) arolina, the sum oF Wh ($1. 000 : Ps anneeansora for 900600 ) Ollars, to be used by said Board f Regents or ¢t Ly gucce: sich veneral purposes of said institution, or specific purposé as may best promote the oe shih line ll ll will ¢ hegueath the reside of my personal estate of a, ery nd ar sa ter erpesoever tuate, share and snare allke, t r ‘fe : 4 ’ ilta i 1% ' hi? Ic y rrill, a r hree children, John GS. Sherrill, Jr., , erril) <1 *¢ 424i 010 p int ine rrill. In the event @ the ceatt f any ) ne Vi sai ni} . 1icre; f ' ; irvivineg, will and bequeat said deceased oc Lda! share ¢ 5 ; ire , suc! vine 1s 1G e 17 tne e% ent of the death I any one ) a4 {lay 4 : a7 AN without ren without : 18 rvivine, then 9nd in such event I will such decease ( d's share to hi “ i ct n SHIA PS 13 , irvivin rother or sisters. 1.) ¥4 1 - bad iy 9 — bo +a hara er -_ a @ due . ‘ I e all of my real estate, wheresoever situate, to my wife, Anita : rrill, the term f her natural life, with the remainder after her death y . ’ } 8 Ton - . P ‘ ren, « ’. Sherrill, Jr., Margaret werrill Sloop and Sarah ine Sherrill, in equal shares, to them and tt} eir heirs forever. In the ( fc ath of any of said children with issue surviving, then and in such ent L will and devise said deceased chile's share in said realty to said surviv- ing issue. In the event of the death of any of said chiloren without issue irvivineg then an in such event LI will and devise said deceased child's share in ald realty to his or her surviving brother or sisters. Item Ix [ heret esignate and appoint my wife, Anita M. Sherrill, and my son, John Ce. “herrill, Jr., as =xecutors of this my last Will and Testament, to serve L specifically authorize and empower my said Executors to continue the operation of eny business or businesses in which I may he engaged at the time of my death, so long as the mntinuation of said business or businesses may seen expedient and advisable to them, and I specifically authorize and empower my said said business or businesses to borrow wTA / xecutors, in the cor duct and operation of monles necessary for the operation thereof and to do any and all other such acts ‘8 as may be necessary for the proper operation of said business or ; ([t 1s my wish that my sxecutors employ my friend, Stable Linn, of " : ' : eed salisbury, North Carolina, for such le gal advice and services 48 they may ” in the administration of my estate. pied aie i : al, this MREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my hance and se8., the 7th day of June, 19))6. John C. Sherrill (SEAL) + will and testenen’ Signed, sealed, published, and declared to be his las by Jonn Ve sherrill, in our presence, who, at his request, in his pre s theretoe he presen , ce of each other, have subscribed our names as witre 88° This 7th day of June, 19)6, Lewis A. Moore -—- We Be Brown 20 de \ In tyne atter the ¢ pnaper-wr j ) € S . sestament Ol John Ge errill cecesa af t he eri ms i ;Our t of OW OU 3xecutors erein named im there sath and examination of IEé wis Ae thereto as 1 lows: NORTH CA TNA O Waa 10 “Ta Lewis A. Moore # Ve each for himself ceposes 9 ivS, paper-wr it w shown him, rpo John C. Sherrill and t t he saw that affiant attested It in ¢t ecessed; § t t at the time f aff Lant ! 3 Le Lor 9 5 sour mi jeverally subscrine f And thereupon it if ; paper-writing and every part thereof Sherrill deceased, and it is orde and this certificate, be recorded This 3th cd ay of March, a nr > . . ’ r r ] ‘ Ny " Z ' Y c + . IOR TM frADAr ra YNTH CAROLT +, Vera Mate Uzzell, Deputy, Clerk of the orth Carolina, which 20urt is a ourt of that the ken from Recorg reunto set my panty at office in ; iligt ar of our Lord, tLbson, of the aforesaid county ane State, being of sound mind 4 uncertainty of my earthly existence, co make and declare this testament: ' t , . , mY nHooye ent ‘y =xecutor, hereinafter named, shell give my body a decen ‘ , ' : : l re ral née wishes of ly relatives and friends, and pay all my Her , 1 come 8S, together with all my Just debts out of the first moneys which shel into hig hands belonging to my astate, : a ere st ~econde I give and devise to my wife, Mattie Gibson ea dower int shown him , in iy rea] estate to be hers aur ine the term of her natural life. Saw him Axe cute " money third, vé and bequeath to my wife, Mattie Gibson a sum of mor here Sot : vided there squeal to a years! Sllowance or personal property of the same amount pre 6 lime 31 all 08 ag much ag ). 00 worth if personal property- in no event is y i'l sposing memory, more than Sstate to be sola to get money to take care of this bequest. If there is . . been 9900200 worth of Personal Property efter funeral expenses, and debts have #id, then my said a by the ed i aa wife, Wattle Gibson shall share in the same as directed bY te ae emanate nar an ee . ttle a's “4Ws Of North Carolina, [+ ls the intention of this will that my wife, Le As Glhbs xtr On, iilnaiadiinemnia under 3 3 ave taken tibson shal] take under this will as much of my estate as she would h SUdseribed and Sworn to before the Law in the absence Of a wil} A. J. Wilson, Deputy ¢. cnninomananeineniansaemetaee ile ‘ecorded Statesville, Suueath to my ai ? f ’ ‘ort! sister, Mrs. W. ‘i. Allison, of Troutman, North Brawley, of Statesville, and euueuath + : ort} 164th to my niece, Mrs. Ola White Witherspoon, of Hickory, fe ~1,000.00) DOLLARS. [ITEM VII 4 will and b lexander Walker “eqgueath to my niec rea i : r 7 6c a t ’ ’ ilckory, 6, “re. Blanche Ale ni W 7 N¢ n ¢ rth C@rolina, 0) as THOUSA iD ($1, U00.U00) DOLLARS. Tree wry (Tz 4+ provided f'o Yr mt » 7 . Y niece, “rg, apide Deaton, of Statesville, men a Comb vu Th . y . See ff? the Supertoy vOurt-Before the atts deceased, is exhibite, vounty, North varolina, by /AabAWD 20unty E va teawbdoa Ounty, wuccessors pon the foi} end each that Ss 8 scribine é LQ} : { on c j S to the sag pe per ~ purporting to be the last r estam MM -estam - OF “ps. Mollie y, r execute this writing he v . © and te rent, and follte Catawbe f ad Shuford, Trust Of peer sti " ; al, we sworn to before me, this 2% day of July, 1940. Ce Ge Smith Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. 4nd thereupor { 4pon it ts considered and ad judged by the Court thet the said testament of Mrs. Mollie i. baper-writing ar fer ting and every part thereof is the lest will and MOVE, dec 48e60 a J tr f Tre Fz lr @xa inatic -Cea ged rt i 4 { 3 ra , fT he same . A 6 ZO > t } 0 aerec A at t sa ne, wi bh Lne fo is i : + 48 CILS Certificate. i ; viticate, be recorded and filed +. lhis 24r4 Gay of July, 1943. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Irédell County. OED eH ete te te te ik eat teak dh Hee ek ie ala a iredelj sOunty, North C: Cnereupon the following \1] ood, mT . | i y AW Vad d LL Die LI, and | Allie ing ] ; f 4 A We dy ALLPOOd pein LULY Sworn, -AYS, that he is a subscribing witne urn a | ¢ ‘porting to be the last will and testa eedukea eis al ; : “ecute this wring as his last will and he ry a °f ‘ } $ presence and at the request of said each for epose ss to er-writing ent Kestiler and testament, and nat affiant P, Kestler, deceased; Ae i«@ } ' . } j } ' : ° ’ ' “ ” , ~ 0 es = ; . i . ! «} i ° | | ; of e | ° 2. * « . ) bh . . , 4 : + a : > c by . r ; } rd “ ; | | | , | : » co I by ’ : e : . 4 4 } “ . : 7 : 2 v { | ‘ 3 Sy «~ } ) | | } 3 3 | ‘ 3 : 7 > <3 f | | | aA oc | e = © = . = 7 3 ° | ' = = c 2 , ‘ ; : | e ee o a : i - = 4 ? ® cs af = . | ? ® 4 ed S > @ - 3 : S * = = Bs Q “ S Oh . - 7 - i ' ; & rc r= } ° 5 os a = o > ft ie oO or d ° Sa : + | | > ie oI = — » ao i { | . ‘ c 3 rr b x = “7 = 4 | O f : ac 3 = 4 3 r | Ir : , 4 3 G+ 2} } 4 @® = 4 : 3 e . ~ 4 G4 te » = 3 $4 i | ; G »> c s o - _ S Oo | , 3 : { i | 2 : fs 4 | ; | . | ‘ ci f 4 } : : ‘ ° | | 5 2 : . «} 3 - ~ | : 4 i | | 4 = oe a 2 ? . a j 7 } - > < = : 6 a : j j } . > 4 > 5 2 : © | | ro c : oO } » : oo 4 i 3 s ) | i < @ » 3 ot : © 5 3 @ a : . + . & > 3 oO bu ‘> . oO ; O : = a = C bi 1 - ! : | + : od + ; 4 2 > = | o ; ae - ~ = ® oo t : a Ww “A ¢ | ’ = © °o oO cS 4 Sy od a3 : 5 : ; : be ' ; = f ) 6) . © > 4 Fi : 2 om 7 ai S = a ° @ = P e Z ' | 4 = . ~ D> Pp = ; ° es C $ : 2 S “3 » Y s , ? . ; ‘ a ° S , O t | ; 3 4 = “ ; 2 3 = : , > a Oo 3 S ‘ r O O 3 | 4 a | : : . , : 7 » + i > , 7 | c $y 2 | : : ; os - e oe - “a e : : | { } ; : 1 . 3 , - a3 x ‘ % . qd : 7 7 | ; ‘ ; " e ‘ ° . . . > et . } : , : - $4 © e) 3 | , ‘ 7 : r : | : : i = a“ 7 2) “4 ° ‘ n : 7 | ; | c Gq > . - : tar rer wills and tes r , 11 ot! 2a a utterly void aring © 4% 1. 2 s$ s hs }& i y set m do hereunto set ™ ett, Y} ae Ben inie Carson hs said ° ~™ t = ea ina hand r ruary eS vo ileal las 348 ’ ° ) ’ ie ‘ ’ P ; > ,y ’ + ‘ a 4S u ’ Y + ’ ee Ls rca } ; n 1 rk, ae ae s ii o _ se n 5 = > . ma p . . , ~ ~ ~~ —+ - ? - | : 1 a ] ereo V l , - } i A ’ ) ' , - e i . ’ - ° ° j 1 ° ’ . + inas l se 4 ‘ ’ ’ t¢ f rt iro] a t ‘ y” i » ae ’ v | Wh *) i t as + ae = . i) ! ’ Yount? it ru . ’ r oO { I ) . . ° ‘ vs L . 1 I , ec Ay I | ’ ’ CARLO JI tne Anders. ea yy Vil { , ni © on henna Sas ee . . f° ‘ r ’ ° reupon | OLLOwln rood ierreoli 4 4 I idea y ; ¢ j } 1 t I 4 , vwiaer na rs. rd fusen I — ne — ae 4S Tollows: ev. dward Fulenwider and brs. wara fu nwa hy I . va i iwi sf Sworn ano 2 and — oe > awe 9} . ing itnes } l See ea nD AeA thy GU 56e€S and says: that the ire suoscri Lil y ” . } J unt L Ly . wri tine —_ : 1 . } . ; t | , Writing no iown them purporting to be the last will . | Lir r’ "ane j j » 1 i ae ‘ rye syecute ti! j ritin : l ird, deceased, and that they saw Daniel 5. Lippard ' e+ , “ . ey | t *88t Will and Testament and that ffiant's attested it in presence . SY : . ‘ ded ake . seas Wweat vv hm whee . ' request: s ; ae ‘ ird w na ni eque St; and t iat at the time ot! the execution s5ALa inied jo sit PG ’ » + Opinion a . . 2.4 ‘ ; : — will nd wi nion, of sound mind and disposing memory, of fill age to execute ill, ‘ - , or belief of these yponent! ‘ under any restraint to the knowledge information or beliel 0: e depo! ‘ sv, Edward Falenwider 3... ive JW Mis. Edward Ful et hee nities ! 1 day of Nov., LOLS. ‘or ; i the severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this the D. Ray MeLachern ee till fe =r oe , 7 ' ‘rd wi cai UL iL it Nat Bo s s ia d ai n OE EE ES Se s } } F ua lL - 4 - ’ a ‘ ' ; Vin suted t comaission of the Clerk of t rlor Court of } h 4 ‘ : em Mad . ; oe i ae N12 y , nile anantt ps +1) er 5 | er Vv iaKkKe Ullis 1D rue ariaad = omy Lette ‘ 20unt of the ang 1a; | ,OUTI ) lel VD) 4 PUOCeedines fo} > under tne L .uthority in me reposed,. “a 5 1 f [ Ly _ l1uUO ( o y na na l ( 1 f a : Cc wy) ane ie and et SS LeYx LOY rourt en ereu n it CO 1 .% i 1 Ua Ped t.4 i r t reof i t Wil t of Daniel 5s, re é i t i a rea t > ; witn tT I I £ Lr 10on ly f ) reco! a . 7 a a . > + 2 } IV l . Vey +74 ’ 4@ * ‘+ ae oe OO minr Canrt Ar , Y r1or sourt OF dae? > aden dob FAS Ao + assvy @ ' a 4 no hi ated ok ad at ’ ston est r ( lly, of 415 Dickinson street, Unarieston, nes I n L ’ ‘ , 4 fawn ub] ’ t wil n be ent in manner and lor ] 1 5 , . 4 ee } e LY ! voking ar nd all wil. reviously ° } = ; ‘ t : bicelee ' } ay all my just irect that my executor nerein ifter n eu s ll y ’ ; I r neral exnenses. l , hae aft my bed and hoard ‘o my wife achel Coe Kelly, who ha: left my Le LO my Ww 2, macne a . : etances ae squest tne sw 2 ) . + oe al vy * 4G -f- - 4 wat ef) eC wind under i] le ral and revous circumstvdal ay JUV Ut A l A 2S d >} P mixed, ata f my estate real, personal and Lid 111 the rest and residue of my cSvavr, ALL és ath to the : opt devise and bequeat : wherever situated, I give, devise <ind and nature and } of Charleston, West Virginia, ‘anawha Bankin; 'rust Company, Le d to hold, manage and dispose oi upon the 2 tate and he said Trustee shall take possession of my said property and te ‘iil ‘ 1 me th ‘anage and control the same and collect the rents, issues, profits and a the ‘ einve re ‘rom with power to make sale of any of said property and to invest and F aes Sail 0 roceeds or the income from the same in interest bearing Sequreeer " ee net wie t tne in its discretion; and said trustee shall apply and pay 0 may » real estat< e necessaryy income from my said property and estate, or so much thereof as de elly, and it is my the mi sire that for the support and education of my son Howard Coe K ; ' é fession, receive a college education befitting him for some pro nistry € referred, - } f C é ) wil D én iT € in id 7 e , ’ } . ‘ ’ ; . ] had Ry ; l 1n 1 i ’ | efore 1 f ) thi . | 41 ] t t t ; g ‘ n e ¢ I t t r ive rh \ { n inconie ro Vv 4 7 g Ue | n - = ’ ° , aT" . ; 4 t yy I | ia Wy " , Py i ’ l l cea ea. r, r 5 o a ( ° S * , ; iI c : Li ‘ 1 Awar non we. , - . ° , A ’ + 4 es n n { i= n S , Uu ‘ aA he ra ° L] ls } ol} e] 9 n the ar ent o st ty VMANKS I I ; rect i ree I L a: ro } ) rath r) ch y ; ; v4 ‘ 3 = ; ly ot ae 1¢ i ) rer ; afar , . i: Acrence to i matter id } istee i rn } : lot be Lred to carry out thi: urrest es ; : st for my estate and those interested | t | | } 2a h4 4 [¥V. I hereby nominate and a in Wit ness whereof, I have elly pon, on motion of said executor, Roy and to report irginia, or to true copy from Will Book age 57k \ eptember } gf beiore tne ection 6 of ursvant to rovisions jest Virginia the capit 11 of said Compan) law for the faithful security as required a . 3 ‘ f it as scutor, no additional bond required ot i Staunton Isaac and , 1 : . ‘ F h gaid hereby appointed appraisers to appra’.se the estate of the % be ; . : cord law lly, deceased, after first being duly sworn according to / wW ft. (° ; 1 ane Wesy Of 6% appraisal to the County Court of Kanawha County, thereof, according to law. R. N, Moulton, Clerk, Teste: Kanawha County Court. the record, Paul =. Wehrle, Clerk, Kanawha County Court. By Margaret Peary, Deputy and testament sub seribe our r i in ay 1Al thn es a and re witnesses Rlacky @1 Upehurch. Worn 3 day of Ne he Cl IK . the naker aj ‘ ‘ (a) in your ‘essence to and Subscribed before yept., 1943 Church uperior Court Sub s¢ Lenature to of the Answer; No. one who might claim cribe Said wil] Answer: Yes ; os il 4 € where he could see said witnes said will 4 you subscribed same? Answer: Yes D. 3. Upchurch this the (Signature of witness } oO 4 } urther beneficiary cert : of, aa v named in said OPPs 8. Oiiricial ‘t«@ sler i « Church —o naenpemarenats . ouperior ——— sOU ~~ 4 306 N i e t o n ‘T- Before tl ary omMOry. ‘vers, Extr. on ee sd September, 1945. fnomas ve »xaminat ion . Fm tg Clerx ouperior Court 0 | -edell County. nae Wht? ath adie -~ <* £ .) . : i Sala iLdw Nesbit, deceased; esbit was, ina fiant's opinion, of sound ») swears that C W Foushee 1 in the presence same as a witness , and that said C. W. Foushee is Subseri! “uoseribed and sworn to before me, , 10 ds y . a a\ y a € Y OL September, 1948. Qn ve G. Smith slerk Sune ot a OTe apnea superior Court of Iredell County ny 4 fe i: a —- Se s = = or : as i n i n e SS se i i r a e iave reby take sve and beour Ss for many year b 5 rS, been in the em: ‘ REE the employment of my family, the sum of THise of sound heretofore made manner form as follows, 7 together Posy Luner Gey at the date of my death, AS soon as practical. or bonds purchased on margin account at tne Guvnorivze and empower my Executor to buy these stocks a : ‘ao ‘Clivery of the securities themselves with the first Nanas, which would probably be from my Life ar aera . i > on any of my real estate, my Executor is authorized as to clear the title as soon as practical. Item 2, unto my very faithful servant, Lottie Summers, whe wunpReD DOL ath ei, aad r ’ . A . ’ ? O* ~- ‘ ‘UO , aa ke ON pr . ; Warhan, MPU Wee, ohe=fonrth thergof Opether wit} expenses te until it Y executor owers and and ; id Personal property 4 ; “AUS, 4 OFder to carry out the i 58tt lar. , ment “9 ‘ LN@reof w)H,- ) en ’ } under Paragraph Four hereof, that Sales 0 1 for other purposes uth livision re ~ of &1 my en f »lweea j LOS e wuChiwee i n s a e iy wih ie ute - alt a Ae et e OS Sl aa a a x sound mi everally subscribed and sworn to before me, this ll “ith —_—_—— " GC. wis —en tort Superior Court Tredell County: he Cou ne said consid and adjudged by tne Court that t ament of Ross Y examinatd per-writing and every pé thereof is the last will and oils ‘ 2 I on and cilwee, deceased, and it is ordered that the same , with the foregoing ee ae | | this certificate, be recorded and filed. This ae aay of September 19) “ i: nti ee Terk oupersor our’ r Tredell County+ ce eae BRE a a ME IF and thas vila We » Oblen, leceas: d: purporting stested and that Yr it in the presence ana at sxecute this writing the time of its execution J : i ? equipment every kind, to my son, Cli ude R. ! ] 1 her for the term of 4 as follows: absolutely. Blizabeth Stevenson, son kitchen furniture to my j 1 all of my S85 equeath all of my work stock, an Morrison, absolutely: inning at an iron stake, in Robert Murdock's line, road, J. R. irdock's line; n Yr) | fae 4 mae rs 2ar ODLAaT oN ence utn eynol iron to he North the branch; thence South ae Of » branch: thence South 61 ran i il ; 3 sh ranch; thence South 73 West 16 poles to | J/OUULN ence y 1 1st 5=2/3 voles to an ‘ro! in; \ Stone, near a small pin North 6 : ne mouth ® small. beaneh Tunning ur ‘ , : ast ) the smaller branch, and with Billings aoau it 9 a ‘? nt center ft the brar sé b mas tl ., , ranch; thence jhe] ; ast 3 1/ 43° t Leas ca at 4 Last ic} wast 14 Noles to Q emaly manle in the branch} ‘hence on the west 6s. t ly poles to a stone on the west bank in Barnes! line and +hence North 4 Ss - ; eC 1 . he e North "9 cent in on the North side of the branch; thence * 15 ther, Of the branch; thence North 72 East 1: poles to t North 79 East 9=1/2 poles to an iron pin on the ol being line, oles to the center of the branch; thence North 1; thence North 42 Bast 24 poles to North 48 East 15 poles to the center ob on oles to an alder on the North side of the ris oe L2 Doles to an iron pin on the South side of the brancn; n ash on the oou f the neh; thence ince North thence North 10 “ast 12 poles to Rast 12 poles to the he center of the branch; ea South bank of the branch, continue to 1i away hit aw LY y Douv have the for UuS atv 1S, provided, proved by hat Claude R, Morrison does move away of any other condition or obligation e A and bills for me . in . ’ Lying y wil) mn the South side of th i Wit ' ere. : J Ay ind partici Larly lescribed iorrison shall ye hospital e of the survivor of orrison, during our lifetime, see either of us ae ' is request him to pay, and if there are any medical or ee ‘ ; ginning at an iron pin in t whe Sout a oe & , I C pin in th hg the game running . Ss ) sorner f ly 44 add tract i re ae ee ee .5<3/l, poles to a post Lauc oe ow aed / ¢ yles to a 6 d/l po 8] ide R. Morrison. thenea Haren to an iron pin; Pande South 6721/2 re Ho laude ’ ‘ ee 9.1 =3/l oles to an iron pin in the a rock pile, rnes' eee Oorrisc she : is . ‘ 14 TL i Untywhurton'ts cor . 4st Ghee a ? en rrison shall give me and my wife, Maby © Morrison, 4 Line, lox ta Hayyburton's corner, thence with Barnes's line, forme: line end car poles to ar iron pin and stone on the West bank of t! ‘corner being arreed on with Halyburton, thence up aid and m ses of poth me y ‘lest cornel OL@E@S to a tone near a small sine on the last side of thn ° Lor me or my = : , | ie or my wife remaining unpaid at our respective deat es ‘ / hy Oy asonable burial J il, and shall pvpay : ’ one ay the funeral expen i é ” , € ej “om } * » “he Southwest corner of the 48.13 acre tract of Land above refe rred the Southern lines of the 46.13 acre tract of land above referred iron pin; South 10 Bast 5-2/3 poles M. Morrison, Jlaude R. Morr of at ae @ ae XR. Morrison hall have erected at my grave, and at the grave a ows orth thorn Lines of the Me q nan whe South side of the branch; ota nce North 73 Bas eet es 40 later * e done nor | Morrison, a suita ’ suitable monument, the same to b oth monuments death of ther ; the respective parties, and the cost of b bably have some ison to furnish survivor, he shall have the right to move away, but with us and care for us at 41s n expense, provides, ons must be approved by > and wife, and be he event that Claude Rk. Morrison does move away him of any other condition or obligation ‘ison shall pay all medical and hospital bills for mé and Morrison, during our lifetime, or the lifetime of the survivor of or either of us request him to pay, and if there are any medical or ospital bills for me or my wife remaining unpaid at our respective deaths the game shall be paid by Claude R. Morrison. 3% ; € ie { Narr M j : laude Rk. Morrison shall give me and my wife, Mary seh lecent am i 5 it and reasonable burial, and shall pay the funeral expenses of both me and my wife, Mary M. Morrison, ! + She a rn . ave of ' laude R. Morrison diall have erected at my grave, and at the er e nor later than th monuments my wife, Mary li. Morrison, a suit: » 4 Suitable monument, the same to be don one year af {ter t} e aY 1) : ie death of the respective parties, and the cost of bo first be [he proceeds rer! nt of the aforesaid borra son, rison, UDe, Ralph A. Morri TNF “TT | 7 Vide 4 children: Baad DP . ae i ; ildren: Fred P. Morrison, Margaret lorr.s é T, Morrison, Jr Ralph / need ¥ ee ,» Jvr., Ralph A. Morrison, and Clay real estate: . ry Si iia 3 iene ‘ ; ; Ate ss ; IRST TRACT: Lying and pelng in onarpes! Nort Carolina, containing 30 acrew,more or less, and | sir VT TAY - 1 7 Pim N HI | eyed to me by the deed of D. N. llendren recorded in Iredell ‘Ol re a , ss ; ’ ra] ‘ Tred sounty Registry, and to which deed referenceis made complete description. SECOND TRACT: Lying and being in Concord Township, Ca ws " 4 shi ot on the South side of the 46.13 acre tract of land y will, and particularly described as follows: ls Seethestt enon at an iron pin in the road, in J. ithe) bbanse Saute of 46.13 acre tract of land hereinbefor MULIE onlen ¢ South 2 West 5-3/4 poles to a post thence Souk oe an iron pin; thence South oh formerly rth 12=3/4 poles to an iron pin in the a rock pile, line as ae Hayyburton's corner; thence with line’ and a = poles to an iron pin and stone on the West 10 atone being agreed on with Halyburton,; thence up § being the les to a stone near a small pine on the West side thence Urner ee corner of the 40,13 acre tract of land as follows: the southern lines of the 6.13 acre tract of 1 to @ maple North 18 Bast 45 poles to an sron pin; aple on the South side of the branch; thence North 73 Dury Lownsn 1 jeer ie for a ful R. Mur oak, thence North 19-1/% 67-1/2 West 54 poles to an Barnes's line, formerly west bank of the big branch, said South 10 2 er a n cc a Ci e l na a a s o r e e a n n e ip, ireaei ounty, the tract of land i Book 42, page { and Tredell County, North devised under Item VI dock's line, and being e referred to, and west {ron pin; Barnes! corner, Halyburton's aid branch, North 6 of the branch, and above referred to; and above referred to, wast 5-2/3 poles Rast 18 poles to roperty all go esidue of my personal Jlauie R. argaret Morrison Pope, Gré Morrison Pope, dames 7. ison, and Clay B. Morrison. Y) rreby nominate and appoint my sons, Fred | Morrison and xecutors of this my last will and testament, with full wad carry out and perform all of the provisions herein con- shall not be required to give bond. ~ T ms *" ‘ : . set m hand [,,d. Tilden Morrison, have hereunto sé ry ! ay of February, onLS my last ii. and testa ent, on this the 13th d A - ¢ J 2 } ’ 1 + . . vrs : naw € ttesville, North Carolina, said Will containing seven pages and at eanet ry ¥* } . : : : . aw, f each of the foregoing six pages, I have written my naime. Tilden Morrison _(SBAL) J. J. biiden Morrison J, Tilden Morr4 as and fc his iat , , ‘ his for his last Will in the presence of us, who, at his request and in if 5 witn esse® gon Sirned en) Aa ‘ : ‘ : ied, sealed, published, and declared by the said ’ resence an 1 - + snd . ’ d in the presence of one another, have subserited our at the bottom of ames 4 hereto J. Tilden Morris . . in Morrison, in our presence, signed his name of this Will - @ Fay lurdock Ce Be Vint errv pS s sy ac ae SS Sn a t i s r t a t t r i = l d co m e FB 2 Si m a o nose and to the ent of this writing 4 mare A resence and at the request of said execution said Alma time of its sound mind and disposing memory 8, Winberry 0 Seem ,yroom eng Will exhibited by: Mamie James __ Banks snoots, executor 7 . vonnson, wi tne Sseq ' Lia Johnson, mination to-wit? ‘wood, th uainted with G. Johnson, iaving often seen hin write, and verily beliere VWs rill, and he said G. Johnson every part tie reof, is the said bs G. is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned the said handwriting is generally known to the acouaintances of Johnson. tT, Henderson (S R. Johnson (3) 4, Underwood { iN to my ‘tatesville, North Carolina, one ‘ourth undivided Q Sharlotte, North Carolina, one fourth undivided fourth undivided Wade H, Moore Macom ii, Simons ia — Ce nae a a annon of Charlotte, North Sarolina, one tharlotte, One fourth undivided interest. pp Pees a i. ies ca ! Pinkie Young Harle I devise and bequeath all the residue of my property, real, Oe ee 3¢€ ve ra) e ada ‘ rally subscribed and sworn to before meé , vu. § and to ““acom iis Simons 2 day of November, 19/4 ~ ~ which I may be entitled at m death Tredell County. vacom M. Simons, And t 1a Las a ‘ ‘ 1ereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said hereby name ae ‘ , ereby name, constitute and appoint the said xecutor of this 1 cutor nis my last will and testar j in ,estament to serve without bond. 3356 j= {r i i it NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I. Walter Bailey, a resident of 333 North Tradd Street, Iredell County, -?* North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do hereby make and declare this my last will and testa- ment, in manner and form following, and do hereby revoke all former wills and ecodicils heretofore made by me. TEM I. I direct that my Executrix, hereinafter named, shall, out of the IT first money coming into her hands, pay all of my just debts, including my funeral expenses, final illness and the cost of placing 4 suitable marker to my grave. of my personal property, of any ITEM II. I give, devise and bequeath all Ella Bailey. and every kind, and wherever situate, absohutely to my beloved wife, III. I give, devise and bequeath all of my real estate, Bailey. ITEM wherever situate, in fee simple to my beloved wife, Ella ITEM IV. I nominate and appoint my wife, Ella Bailey, as Executrix of this ull power and authority to carry ou that she shall not be required to t all of the my last will and testament, with f give terms and provisions of my will, and I direct bond. geal to this my IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Walter Bailey, have set my hand and t last Will and testament, all being done at Statesville, State of North Carolina, * my home on North Tradd Street, on this the 3rd day of January, 1946. /s/ Walter Baile (SEAL) er ey ey as and for . walter Bail Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the os Wer ris presence, and iD his last Will the presence of us, who at his request anette the presence of one another, have subscribed our names 48 witness he Monroe Adams ne J. W. Ho tnesses. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IKEDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the Will of Walter Bailey, deceaszed, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Walter Bailey deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Ella Bailey, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oat! 4 vu 2 n an examination of Monroe Adams one of the subscribing witness thereto, and of J. W. Houston as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Monroe Adams, being duly sworn deposes apd says that he is a subscribing witness to the saidpaper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Walter Bailey and that he saw Walter Bailey execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Walter Bailey, deceased; and at the time of its execution said Walter Bailey was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that J W Houston 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 J W Houston is now dead. Monroe Adams Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21 day of September, 1948. C, G. Smith lerk Superior Court of Iredell County NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mary Houston, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of J. W. Houston, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writ sing purporting to be the last will and testament of Walter Bailey, deceased, whi ch is hereto attached, dated the 3rd day of January, 1948, having often seen him wri te, and that the name of the said J. W. Houston subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. W. Houston. Mary Houston Sub scribed and sworn to before me, this 23rd day of November, 1948 » Martha D, Parker Deputy Clerk Superior Court 3356 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Walter Bailey, a resident of 333 North Tradd Street, Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do hereby make and declare this my last will and testa- ment, 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, shall, out of the dw first money coming into her hands, pay all of my just debts, including my funeral expenses, final 4lliness and the cost of placing 4 suitable marker to my grave, devise and bequeath all of my personal property, of any ITEM II. I give, i wherever situate, absohutely to my of my real estate, wherever and every kind, an beloved wife, Ella Bailey. ITEM III. I give, devise and bequeath all Ella Bailey. situate, in fee simple to my beloved wife, Blla Bailey, as Executrix of this ITEM IV. I nominate and appoint my wife, o carry out all of the tament, with full power and authority t uired to give my last will and tes terms and provisions of my will, and I direct that she shall not be req bond. geal to this ay lina, & IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Walter Bailey, have set my hand and 3tate of North Caro last Will and testament, all being done at Statesville, on this the 3rd day of January, /s/ Walter Baile alter bailey 1946. my home on North Tradd Street, (SBAL) as and for sealed, published, and declared by the said Welses pele and 30 who at his request and Signed witness h his last Will {n the presence of us, the presence of one another, have subscribed our names a& Monroe Adams = Js W. Houston mm n In the Sul} ertior ‘ourt rs NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk In the Matter of the Will of Walter Bailey, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will g to be the last wil ana f Walter Bailey « as S hihit . testament of \ iley deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, cler| f HMM, Vs K O the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Ella Bailey » OY Miia Dalley, the executor erein named, and thereupon the fc Sne proof thereof 4 ther ' ’ Pp Ollowing proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Monroe Adams one of the subscribing witness thers Houston as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Monroe Adams, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the saidpaper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of Walter Bailey and that he saw Walter Bailey execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Walter Bailey, deceased; and at the time of its execution said Walter Bailey was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and lisposing memory. Affiant further swears that J W Houston 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 J W Houston is now dead. Monroe Adams Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21 day of September, 1948. C, G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mary Houston, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of J. W. Houston, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Walter Bailey, deceased, Which is hereto attached, dated the 3rd day of January, 1948, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. W. Houston subscribed as a witness to said will 4s in the genuine handwriting of the said J. W. Houston. Mary Houston Sub scribed and sworn to before me, this 23rd day of November, 1948 « Martha D, Parker Deputy Cler uperior ourt NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. John G. Knox, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is well acquainted nte with the handwriting of Walter Bailey, deceased, whose will the attached paparwrit; ing, dated the 3rd day of January, 1946, purports to be, having often seen him write, and , that the name of the said Walter Bailey subscribed to said will is in the genvine handwriting of the said Walter Bailey. John G. Knox Subscribed and sworn to pefore me, this the 22nd day of September, 1948, Martha D. Parker Deputy Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Walter Bailey, ame, with the foregoing examination and this deceased, and it is ordered that the s certificate, be recorded and filed. This 23 day of Nov. 1946. C, G. Smith Clerk Superior Court He ORONO RI RC NEE HOMIE MONI HE I RHO HE MIE HTT A NO. 3359 I, declare this to be my last will and testament, written in my own hand, and signed November 24, 1946. For my beloved husband, Exam Elliott, anything and everything I die possessed or distribute, to the younger members of of, with the request that he portion out, in the attached sheets. es to be given the ed know what the family the things that I have specified I think it would be a good idea for each of the niec sheet, or sheets, showing what I have willed or given her. No niece ne e an has been given to anyone else. The nieces, may, if they wish to do 80, exchange &ny of the things I have given. ie Davidson Elliott Bess Barium Springs, N. NORTE CAROLINA, In the Superior Court , IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk A paper writin without ibi pap E> subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of (Mrs) Bessie Davidson Elliott deceased, is i sceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Exam Elliott, devisee therein named; and it is tl med; and j S thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Exam Elliott, that the said will ; he said w was found among the valuable papers and effects, after her death And it is further .. apes s further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credibile witnesses,to-wit: 1 Anne Davidson Johnston, Jas. B. Johnst and ’, May > ohnston and W. F,. Mayhew, that they are acquainted with the handwkting of the said Bessie Davidson Elliott, having often seen } 7 » 3} lj D4 ; sen ner write, and verily believe that the name of the said Bessie Davidson Elliott sut we U aS ip! UL Sud= scribed to the said wi t é itse and S ll, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Bessie Davidson Elliott. And it is further proved t the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting 1: generally known to the acquaintances of the said Bessie Davidson biliott. Exam Elliott (SEAL) Anne Davidson Johnston (SEAL) Jas, B. Johnston W. F, Mayhew (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before mg, this the 23rd day of November, A. D., 1948. C, G. Smith _ (lerk Superior Court. NO i Dd RTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL C ELL COUNTY Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper wri ting, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Bessie Davidson Ell lott, deceased, ani the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 23 day of November, A. D., 1948. C. G, Smith Clerk Superior Court. Ren Og tot Segotot ge tok ket tes ke ete a ete a me ae Ne te HE re ep ee AP ee ee e tt ee e ts SP ae ee ea eg ! Le ee ey e ee e os ‘ : : . 3360 Sept. 18, 1940 I hereby will and bequeath to my wife, Lilla Mann Bell all my property including the Hugh P. Bell house and lot on E. McLelland Ave., Mooresville, N.C, 100 shares of stock in the Mooresville (N.C.) Flour Mills, 55 shares of stock in the First National Bank of Mooresville,¥. C. and all other personal property and rea) estate which I may possess at the time of my death. A. E. Bell (SEAL) Witness: S. Frontis witness: O. P. Houston 4 CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, , COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of A. E. Bell, deceased. The paper writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of A. E. Bell deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Lilla Mann Bell, widow, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of 0. P. Houston one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of Zeb V. Turlington as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: 0. P, Houston, 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 and testament of A. E. Bell and that he saw A. E. Bell execute this writing 48 his last t will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the reques of said A. E. Bell, deceased; and at the time of its execution said A. E. Bell was, rs in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swea signed the same a& 2 and that that S. Frontis the other subscribing witness to said will, witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the same, said S. Frontis is now dead. ed QO. p, Houston __— Subscribed and sworn to before me, this lst day of December, 1948. C. G, Smith Slerk Superior Court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Zeb V. Turlington, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he e with the handwriting of S. Frontis, one of the subscribing witnesses to th E. Bell, deceased, which writing purporting to be the last will and testament of A. 4s hereto attached, dated the 18 day of September, 1940, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said S. Frontis subscribed as «4 witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said S. Frontis; and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of A. E. Bell deceased, yhose will the attached paperwriting, dated 1&8 day of September, 1940, purpats to be, having often sem him write, and that the name of the said A. E. Bell sub- scribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said A. 5, Bell. Zeb V. Turlington Subscribed and sworn to before me, this lst day of Dec. 1946. GC. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of A. E. Bell deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This lst day of Dec. 19485. C. G. Smith “Terk ouperior Court BRIER OIOI i Sei sj joi Kk a ag ge ee eae sek eae ai ae a a Ne ae ae Rea a ae a ae ea a 34 2 NO. 3361 NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Robert Bruce Fann, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First, I give and devise to my beloved daughter Mable Fann Webster and her husband Marcus H. Webster, my farm of 79 acres located on the Mocksville highway and all livestock and farming tools on said farm of which I may be possessed at the time of my death, Second. I given and devise to my beloved wife Nannie Mae Fann all my house hold and kitchen furniture and one-half of any and all other personal property, including Building & Loan Stocks, monies, etc., of which I am possessed at the time of my death, and if there by any of the money remaining at the death of my wife it is to go to my daughter, Mable Fann Webster and her husband Marcus H. Webster, provided however, that my wife survives me, but in the event my wife dies before my death en furniture all of of the one-half of my monies, stocks and the household and kitch herein willed to her shall go to my daughter Mable Fann Webster and husband, Marcus H, Webster, my son Dewey Lee Fann and wife, Maggie Fann, each to share and share alike Third. I give and devise to my beloved son Dewey Lee Fann and his wife Maggie Fann all of the remaining one-half monies and building and loan stoc, of which I am possessed at the time of my death, each to share and share alike, Fourth. I hereby constitute and appoint my son-in-law, Marcus H, Webster my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will ang 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 Robert Bruce Fann do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 13th day of November, 1947. Robert Bruce Fann (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Robert Bruce Fann to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other) do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Fred 0. Johnson George F. Brown NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Robert Bruce Fann, deceased. he last will and d Clerk The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be t testament of Robert Bruce Fann, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigne of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Marcus H. Webser, the aken by the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is t Brown, the subscribing witnesses oath and examination of Fred 0. Johnson and George F. thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. depose and say, and each id paper Fred 0. Johnson and George F. Brown being duly sworn, for himself deposes and says, that he is 4 subscribing witness to the sa bert Bruce writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ro ament, 4m Fann, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and test ’ pruce Fann, that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Robert 8 ip deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Robert Bruce Fann was, affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing mmory- eee Fred 0, Johsnom George F. Brow ————~ Marcus H. Websteton———~ severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of December, 1948. fartha D. Parker Soouty Clerk Superior Cou Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the writing and every part thereof is the last will and testamentof Rober deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing exami certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6th day of December, 1948. 3, Smith C. Sic inion oii ticedech Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. whe aie aie ae Whe Ne ak ac a Ae ae fe afc a} YK ae 2k Ik 3K C2 BYR IK BK DK BE DIK HE IK HIKE IC DIE PIC AC ME 2K MY WILL AND TESTAMENT. I hereby certify that after my death I desire that all of my property, both real & personal, be held in the name of my wife Pearl Rutledge Henderson to be used, disposed of, or retained as she may deter ine. Then, at her denise, I desire that such residue of my estate as may be in her hands be equaity divided among my three daughters and one son except that the old bed-stead and suite of furniture and grandfather clock received from my mother shall be the exclusive property of my son, McKnitt Henderson. Witness my hand and seal this the 14th day of February, 1947» A. M. Henderson __ Witness Mrs. H. D. Mills H. D. Mills No. 3363 state of North Carolina. Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL COUNTY. ( A ' e o e l . In the Matter of the Will of A. M. Henderson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will ang an son deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of I, Fred W. Sherrill, of the State and County aforesaid, being of i resalid, veing soun mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be l . 8 my last will and Testament in manner and form as follows, to-wit: testament of 4. M. Hender the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mrs. Pearl R. Henderson ’ : Item l. and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by th y the oath and My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, i . . al, in Admrx. CeteSe, Bi Pi c o l a = Mills and H. D. Mills, the subscribing witnes ° eee thereto, keeping with the wishes of my family, and pay the expenses therefor, together with ‘ aad *, together wit sxamination of Mrs. BH. De ee s P as follows: any other just debts that I may owe, as soon as practical after my death, out of th C th un, O e NORTH CAROLINA; IREDELL COUNTY. first moneys that shall come into his hands available for tiat purpose I direct Mrs. H. D. M ills, and H, D. Mills being duly sworn, depose and say, and j o = that all Estate and Inheritance Taxes and other taxes in the general nature thereof y oc on ee ce e ys, that he is a subscribing witness to the said which shall become payable upon or by reason of my death, in respect to any property each for himself deposes and sa paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of A. KM, oeassing under or by the terms of this Will : s of tnis ih or any codicil to i — ’ C to it, or in respect to oe , and that he saw him execute this writi as his last will and ~~ ns the proceeds of any policy of insurance on my life, shall be paid by my Executor out Henderson, a t in the presence and at the request of said A. M. q of the general funds of my estate. fe ae s ae “w e e n Gh a n i and that affiant attested i Henderson deceased; and that at the time of its execution said A. M. Henderson was, of sound mind and disposing memory. Mrs. H. D. Millis in affiant's opinion, H. D. Mills Mrs. Pearl R. Henderson Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 10th day of December, 1948. Cc. G. Smith en Clerk Superior Cou Iredell County. Court that the said And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Henderson st will and testament of A. Me naper-writing and every part thereof is the la ing examination and this deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the forego certificate, be recorded and filed. This 10 day of December, 1948. Cc. G. Smith uperior Lourt 0 er Tredell County. qh eae bese I EAR AA Item 2. I give, devise and bequeath unto my relatives and friends and to the organizations set out in this paragraph, the amounts specified which shall be paid by my Executor in cash, viz: (a). To my Cousin, Vance Sherrill, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars 00.0 Q rn ($5 00), and to his wife, Sadie Sherrill, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). (>). To my Cousin, Earnest Sherrill, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and to his wife, Annie Lou Sherrill, $200.90). (e) To my cousin, Espy D. Sherrill, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and to his wife, Bertha Sherrill Skerrtti, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). (d) To my Cousin, Mrs. Carrie B. Armour, of Statesville, N. C., the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and to her husband, Arthur E. Armour, of Statesville, mG, C., the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). (e) To each of my nephews and niece, viz; Fred H. Deaton, Jr., Beth Deato ! n, J. Wesley Jones, Jr. and Avery Sherrill Jones, the sum of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2 1900.00), which sum shall be paid by my Executor to the mother of such nephew or without bond, for the use and benefit the niec ®, to be held by her, as Agent or Trustee, of gs aid child and invested in United States Government Bonds until such time as Said nephews and niece shall respectively arrive at the age of twenty-one years, when the Principal, with any accrual, is to be turned over to them absolutely. Robert A. White, Fred H. Deaton, J. (f). To each of my brothers-in-lawa, Y Jones and S, L. Cushing, the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). (g) To my friend, James A, Stewart, of Statesville, N. ¢. the sum of Two i Undred Dollars ($200.00). (h). To my friend, 4. Z. Goforth, of Statesville, N.C, the sum of . wo Hundred Dollars ($200.00). (i). To my friend, Neal S. Sharpe, of Statesville, N. C. the sum of Two dundred Dollars ($200.00). (j). To the Board of Trustees of Mitchell College, Statesville, yn, ¢ th 5 . ey e sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), to be used as the Board may think best to aig worthy students @f said institution who have not sufficient means © obtain an education, the said sum to be known as the "Fred W. Sherrill Scholorship," (k). To the Board of Regents of the Orphan's Home of the Synod of North Jarolina, at Barium Springs, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be used to establish five general scholarships at Davidson College worth One Hundred Dollars each, to be awarded to Barium graduates who go to Davidson College, to be known as the "Fred W. Sherrill Scholarships." (1). To the Parent Teachers Association of Avery Sherrill School, in the sity of Statesville, which was named for my father, Franklin avery Sherrill, who was for many years connected with the public schoo} system of Statesville, the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) in his memory, to be used for such activities of said Parent Teacher Association as its governing board may determine. n's Bible Class of the First Presbytérian Church of ears, the sum of (m). To the Young Me Statesville, N. C., with which I have been affiliated for many y Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) which shall be used to establish three scholarships worth One Hundred Dollars each, for worthy boys or girls who need it in order to get and to be awarded by the said Class to such recipients as it may deen member or affiliate of said church. an education most worth&y, with preference given to any (n) To the Statesville Camp of the P. 0. S. of A., with which I have been the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), determine. affiliated for many years, to be used in such way and manner to further its work as its governing board may Item 3. exclusive of Life Insurance taken into con- hare sideration in the division, I give, devise and bequeath equally, share and § and my sisters, Mrs. 1 Jones, All the rest and remainder of my property, payable to direct beneficiaries named therein, which is not to be alike, unto my brother, Karl Sherrill, of Statesville, N. Ce, 1 Louise Sherrill White, Mrs. Elizabeth Sherrill Deaton and Mrs. Gladys Sherr to be theirs absolutely and forever. Item 4. ¢ the 0 sdered a part Life Insurance s a part of The insurance payable to my sisters is not to be cons division under the residuary clause, Item 3 of my will, nor is the to be counted 4 ised herein 1 payable to my brothers-in-law and to my nephews and niece the legacies to them, but is to be in addition to the amouhts dev each instance, Item 5. I hereby constitute and appoint my brother, Karl Sherrill, as Executor of this my last Will and Testament, to execute the same, and every part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking and declaring utterly yoid all other wills by me heretofore made. I specifically authorize and empower my said Executor, in his sole discretion, to sell real estate or personal property, either publicly or privately, for cash or upon terms approved by him, and without any order of court or proceeding at law; to transfer any stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange or any other Exchange for either sale or division among the legatees herein named, as well as any stocks not listed; to sell, transfer, surrender for redemption any and all stocks, bonds, debentures, corporate securities or other property of any nature or kind; to sell, rent, lease, mortgage or convey any real estate I own, or in which I have an interest; to hold any investment belonging to ny estate in the form received by him or to sell, convert, exchange or surrender for redemption any such investment, as and when to do so it shall seem to him advisable and for the best interest of my estate; to participate ih 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 ana hold any stocks or bonds or other properties acquired under any such plan; to compromise, arbitrate or otherwise adjust or settle claims in favor ofor 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 Executor shall deem it desirable 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, and to execute all deeds, leases, notes, contracts, bills of sale and other instruments as my Executor may deem necessary or desirable in the business-like administration of my estate, To make, extend or renew any lease on any property in which I have an n such terms as my interest, or own, individually, for such length of time and upo Executor may think advisable; to make repairs, renovations and improvements to any real estate I own and pay the costs thereof out of my estate. Upon settlement of my estate, to sign all necessary transfers of all stocks, bonds and other securities to make distribution among my beneficiaries, as provided in my will. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Fred W, Sherrill, have hereunto set my hi and and affixed my seal, this the 22nd day of November, A. D. 1946. Fred W. Sherrill _ (SEAL) - d W. Sherrill to be his gned,sealed, published and declared by the said Fre rg: pee la and tute Testament tn the presence of us, who at his request, € presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses. John Ae Scott Hessie Blankenship North Carolina Iredell County I, Fred W. Sherrill, of the State and County aforesaid, do hereby mak , make and declare this to be a Codicil No. 1 to my Last Will and Testament dated the 22nd d ay of November, 1946, in all other respects ratifying and affirming the said wil} ) except that: Item l. Item Three of my said Last Will and Testament is modified to the extent that out of the residue I give and bequeath the following special legacies before distribution therein provided is made: (a). To my aunt by marriage, Mrs. Jason A. Sherrill of Arlington, Virginia the sum of Four Hundred ($900.00) Dollars. (ob). +o my cousin, Hazel Sherrill of ftrlington, Virginia, the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars. (c). To my cousin, Grier Sherrill of Arlington, Virginia, the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars. Item 2. I give and bequeath unto Anna Wellman who has been a faithful servant in our home the sum of One Hundred ($100.00). Dollars. Item 3. I give and bequeath unto Mitchell College, Statesville, N. ©., in memory of my mother, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Sherrill, the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, which is to be used by the Board of Trustees of Mitchell College to establish ten (10) scholarships of the value of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars each, to be known as the "Jane Elizabeth Sherrill scholarship" and to be awarded to deserving girls attending the said institution by the Board of Trusteesin order to assist them in getting an education. As far as practical I would suggest that residents of Iredell County be given preference but this is not required. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said Fred W. Sherrill have hereto get ay hand and seal, this the 22nd day of October, 1948. Fred W. Sherrill (SEAL) dW. Sherrill to be Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Fre who at his a Codicil No. 1 to his Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, $ r do subscribe our name request, and in his presence,and in the presence of each othe as witnesses. John A, Scott “mn Hessie plankenship _—— NORTH CAROLINA a In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Fred W. Sherrill, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament and codicil of Fred W. Sherrill deceased, is exhibited before the aie signed Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North sities tis Sherrill, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenshi . SS olan iShnlyt , the sub- scribing 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 and she each is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testa- ment and codicil of Fred W. Sherrill, and that they each 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 Fred W. Sherrill deceased; and in the presence ol each other, and that at the time of the execution of both said will and the codicil there- to said Fred W. Sherrill was, in affiantsopinion, of sound mind and lisposing memory. pS. eee Hessie Blankenship Kaml Sherrill, Executor Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 14th day of C, G, Smith @ierk ouperior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper~ per-writing and codicil and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Fred Ww, Sherrill, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing exami nation and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 14th day of December, 1946. C. G. Smith po Clerk Superior court of Iredell County. ea a ae Me ae Hee ae ee he te Ne ee Me He MH Me HM HME No. 3364 State of N. C. Iredell County. I, Mrs. G. M. Robimson, being of sound mind and memory but anticipating the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do make and publish this ny last will and testament as follows- lst. I wish for my body a decent, but inexpensive burial and that ai} of my just debts be paidw 2nd. I will that the old house on McKay Avenue be sold and the money equally divided between my four children, Zula Rape, Nanny Robinson, Pearl Lowrance and Roby Robinson, share and share alike. 3rd. My house on Oak Street I will to my 3 youngest children, Nannie Kobinson, Pearl Lowrance, and Roby Robinson, share and share alike. 4th. I will to my four first named children and to my grand son Quay Robinson my entire personal property, each one of the 5 to have share & share alike. And I appoint my son Roby Robinson Executor of my will. This the llth day of January, 1927. her GM X_ Robinson (SEAL) mark Witness- Who signed in her presence and Witness. at her request. J. A. B. Goodman E. C. Deaton NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. D. E. Turner and R. W. Troutman, being duly sworn, d eposes and says that e subscribing of Mrs. he is well acquainted with the handwriting of E. C. Deaton, one of th witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament 3. M. Robinson deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the llth day of January, ¢, Deaton sub- C. 4927, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said E. scribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwiting of the said E. Jeaton. D, E. Turner Re We TrOUtMAN ee Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 14th day of December, 1948. Marthe D, Parker eputy er uperior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. D. Bb. Turner and R. W. Troutman, being duly sworn, 4 epose he is well acquainted with the handwriting of R. M. ‘bernethy, one witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and test: ¢. M. Robinson deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the lith day 1927, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said subscribed as & witness to said will is in the genuine handwr rR, M. Abernethy. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 14th day of December, 1948. Martha D, Parker Deputy Clerk Superior Court. And thereupon it is considered and ad judged by th paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and tes Robinson deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with th and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This l4th day of December, 1948. fe Mase Heme He ae Ne oe Be ee ee Me He Ie He He He se oie ae ae He ae ae ae Oe OK - No. 3365 NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOSEPH IRVIN LOW?HORPE I, Joseph Irvin Lowbhorpe, of the county and state aforesaid and being of sound mind and body but realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare and publish this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking alt other wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me. 1. I desire that my executrix, hereinafter named, pay all of my just debts and give ay body a suitable burial in accordance with my station in life and to pay f OF the same out of the first monies that come into her hands as executrix of my estate, au After my executrix pays my just debts and for my funeral and for the cost of administration on my estate, I devise, will and bequeath in fee simple to the United States of America all of the rest of my property, real, personal and mixed, wheresoever located or situated. 3 I leave my property to the United States because as a veteran of World War I it has taken care of me during my life time and all that 1 have was received from the Government and it is justly entitle to receive the same back after my death. k= I hereby constitute and appoint Maggie Cashion as my true and lawful Executrix of this my last will and testament, giving and granting unto said Maggie Cashion, Executrix, full power and authority to sell any or all of my property at public or private sale without order of court as to her may seem best. In witness whereof, I, the said Jeseph Irvin Lowthorpe, do hereunto set my hand and seal, to this my last will and testament, this the 14th day of October, 1943. Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe to be his last will and testament in our 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 14th of October, 1943 Witness Neil S. Sowers Residing Statesville, N. Ce Witness E. M. Land Residing Statesville, N. °- NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY IN THF SUPERIOR COURT BEFORE THE CLERK In the matter of the will of Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe, Deceased PETITION } ee To the Honorable, the Clerk of the Superior Court: Your undersigned petitioner, the United States Americe ie pi of America, respectfully I. That Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe, late of the County of Iredell, died on or about the day of 19 ‘ II. That your petitioner, as sole legatee and devisee named therein, pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina 31-16, hereby propounds for probate by this court a paper-writing purporting to be the last will and testament of the said Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe. III. That your petitioner verily believes that the said paper-writing is the last will and testament of the said Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe. IV. That your petitioner is the sole devisee and legatee named in the will. V. That testator's property consists of house and outbuildings and a farm located in Iredell County and consisting of about twenty-five (25) acres, more or less; that your petitioner does not know what other property may be contained in the estate. VI. That by reason of your petitioner being named sole legatee and devisee under the will no other parties have any interest in the property of this testator; that after due diligence your petitioner is unable to ascertain names and addresses of other parties who might become entitled to the property in the event that this Will were dis-allowed, WHEREFORE your petitioner prays the court to probate the attached will. This day of December, 1948. J. B. Craven, Jr ae nite ates 0 erica T, A. Uszell Jr., United States Attane) Western District of North Carolina By J. B. Craven, ure Asst. United States Attorney NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR ¢ Re IREDELL COUNTY. PERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK, In the Matter of the will of Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe, deceased, The paperwriting hereto attacred and purporting to be the last wil) and testament of Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by J B Craven ie. Assistant United States Attorney, representing the sole legatee and devisee, i.e, the United States of America, pursuant to GS 31-18 , 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 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 Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe and that he saw Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe deceased; and at the time of its execution said Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant further swears that E. M. Land the other subscribing witness to said will, signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiaht, and that affiant saw him sign the same, and that said E. M. Land is incompetent to testify. Neil S Sowers Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29 day of December, 1948. C. G. Smith Clerk ouperior Court of Tredell county. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Isaac T. Avery, Jr., being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well h acquainted with the handwriting of E. M. Land, one of the subscribing witnesses to tne e paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph Irvin Lowthorp : n deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 14 day of October 1943, having afte 4 0 seen him write, and that the name of the said E M Land subscribed as 4 witness ¢ said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said E M Land. Isaac T. Averys —_ Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29 day of December, 1948 « Cc. G. Smith ork Superior 40" -"* North Carolina Iredell County a acquaint Owcar R. Mills being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well se will the a naving often “ shed to saié tached with the handwriting of Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe, deceased, who paperwrit ing dated the lythday of October, 1943, purports to, him write, and that the name of the said Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe subser will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Joseph Irvin abenaees Oscar R, Mills Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 29 day of December, 1948. c, G. Smith i Merk superior Court _ And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the said paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Joseph Irvin Lowthorpe deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 29 day of December, 1948. Y Superior court BORIC RI ROR IOI ie etek ae ee fakes No «3366 I, Nora M. Bagwell of sound mind do give and bequeath all my goods both personal and real estate to my stepdaughter Lillian Bagwell Lentz and husband John McNeely Lentz they must pay all my debts I appoint them executors without bond Nora M. Bagwell August 2nd, 1941 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 Mrs Nora M. Bagwell deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Lillian B. Lentz & John M. Lentz the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath ani examination of Lillian B, Lents, 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: O-wit: 0. L. Turner, Jas P. Gray, Jr., and R. M. Lazenby, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Mrs Nora M, Bagwell having often seen him write, ™ v WENT believe that the name of the sajd Mrs Nora M. Bagwell subscribed to the said in the handwriting of the wil 1, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, 18 8 tld Mrs, Nora M. Bagwell. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last me Mtioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances Lillian B. Lents SEAL O, L. Turner SEAL Jas. P. Gray, Jr SEAL R. M, Lazenby SEAL of the said Mrs, Nora M. Bagwell. Severag this =F Sworn to and subscribed before me, c.g 30 day of December, A.D., 1948. <2e_Smith, Clerk Superior Court 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 every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Nirs, Nora M, Bagwell, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, This the 30 day of December, A. D., 1948, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. MEA EAE CR RE RE ARO ACI ACC NE Re ae Neale ee ae te ae ese No. 3367 North Carolina. Iredell County. I, Scott A. Hair, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound tind and wishing to make disposition of my earthly possessions, do hereby publish the following as my last Will and Testament, Item 1, [t is my desire that my Executrix, hereinafter named, give my body a decent burial and pay the expenses of the Same, together with all my other just debts, out of the first money belonging to my estate that may come into her hands. Item 2, After the payment of my debts, I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my property, both real and personal, wheresoever the same may be located, to my beloved wife, Lois Poston Hair, to he hers absolutely and in fee Simple, Item 3, I hereby appoint my said wife, Lois Poston Hair, Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, to execute the same and every part thereof, according to its true inteant, and meaning, hereby revoking and declaring null and void all other Wills by me heretofore made. t my hand In witness whereof, I, the said Scott A. Hair, have hereunto 5¢ and seal, this the twenty-fourth day of March, 1932. Scott A, Hair (SEAL) ir to be Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the said Scott A. Ha nis his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and - @88e8 presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names 46 wite W. Y. Davis E.G. Cowan NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY In The Superior Court-Before the Clerk, In the Matter of the Will of Scott A. Hair, deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will " S x © $ aie and testament of Scott A, Hair, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Lois Poston Hair, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof ; ' — Os 7s Be nereo is taken by the oath and examination of =, 3. Davis and ue G. Cowan, the Subscribing i ’ i AUS 4 & itnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY, WY Davis and E, G Cowan being duly sworn, depose and say way 9 f h ee) dean , +h ‘or himself deposes and Says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said p: writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Scott A Hair,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 Scott A.Hair deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Scott A. Hair was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, Vavis Cowan Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3lst day of December, A. J. Wilson Veputy 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 testamentof Scott A.Hair, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this Sertificate, be recorded and filed, This 31 day of December, 1949. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. TN ARCH He Neale eee He He se eae teste ve MHC HC He Xe Re Rei ee ac ae Re Ne Rea le ae ae fe Meese ae si se ae ae ste ae ye E e w o r e h e p - t h g t e e e | an e a a ee ee No. 3368 I, Delia Hendrix Hair, being of sound mind and memory, do wil} : » and bequath all that I posess to my husband W. L. Hair for, and during his naty 1 ra life or while he remains a widower, at the death or marriage of my husband, y,1 > tite Hair it shall go to my sister Blanche Hendrix Holtons children they shall all sh share and share equal. Nov. 2nd, 1933 Delia Hendrix Hair 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 Delia HendriwHair deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Ralph Holton the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Ralph Holton, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: John T. Gillespie, Mrs. Ola Hager and G. H. Holton, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Delia Hendrix Hair, having often seen her write, and ve that the name of the said Delia Hendrix Hair subscribed to the said every part thereof, is in the handwriting of verily belie will, and the said will itself, and the said Delia Hendrix Hair. And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acouaintances of the said Delia Hendrix Hair. John R. Holton (SEAL) John T. Gillespie (SEAL) Mrs. Ola Hager (SEAL) G. H, Holton __ (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Cour t will and testament 0 t that the said f Delia paper writing, and every part thereof, is the las 6 Hendrix Hair, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and thd certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 31 day of December, A. D., 1948. c. G. Smith ark Superior ¥0 HOR IORI ROR RRR MR a NH a ee a He fetes te AR A IRATE 3369 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, BEULAH F. MILLER, of Statesville, lredell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this as my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills heretofore made by me. | FIRST: My executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial and py all funeral expenses together with my just debts out of the first monies coming into their hands. SECOND: I give, devise, and bequeath unto my daughter, Jorothy Miller Ring DeCray , the property set aside for her in accordance with the trust agreement with the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, Salisbury Branch, executed by me on or about January, 1947, whifh trust estate was in the principal sum of $12,000.00, and which shall be and belong the property of Dorothy Miller Ring DeCray. THIRD: I give, devise and bequeath unto my daughter, Virginia Miller Reich, in fee simple my house and lot in Statesville, North Carolina, located on West End Avenue to be hers absolutely; however, my son-in-law, John \. Reich, has expended the sum of $5716.00 for improvements and repairs on this property, and it is my will and desire that this property be charged with this sum, and that out of this property the said John W. Reich shall receive the sum of $5716.00 without interest, FOURTH: I give, devise, and bequeath all of the remainder and residue of my property, of whatever kind or nature, and wherever located or situate, be it real, personal, or mixed, unto Dorothy Miller Ring DeCray and Virginia Miller Reich, share and share alike and in equal proportions to be theirs absolutely. In case either Dorothy Miller Ring DeCray or Virginia Miller Reich shall precede me in death then in that event their children shall take in their place and stead. LASTLY, I nominate and appoint John W. Reich, Virginia Miller Reich, and Dorothy Miller Ring DeCray as executors of this my Last Wil) and Testament to carry out the same according to its true intent and meaning and every part and clause thereof, if BEULAH F. MILLER, have hereunto set my IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the se han d and seal, this the 14th day of Sune, \1948. j . Beiah F, Miller (SEAL) Signed 4 by the said Beulah F. Miller to t Sa “feavabent in the’ ot a "de, at her request and in her t Will and Testam f us Pres stament in the presence 0 , therete. (and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names a8 witnesses Mrs, Rs M, Gray Mary McRae a Beatrice H, Alien. Na t e to e Me r d e we e SR NORTH CAROLINA I C In the Superior Court-Before the Cler; IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Mrs. Beulah F. Miller, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will anq nh testament of Beulah F. Miller deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of rk o the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John W. Reich, one of th +» e executor therein named, and thereupon the following prof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Mrs R M Gray, Mary McRae and Beatrice H. Allen, the subscribin ang witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mrs R. M. Gray, Mary McRae and Beatrice H. Allen being duly sworn, deposes andi says, that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown her ' purporting to be the last will and testament of Beulah F. Miller, and that 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 Beulah F. Miller deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Beulah F, Miller was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Mrs. R. M. Gray Beatrice H. Allen John W. Reich this 7th day of December, 1948. Martha D. Parker Deput Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, ered and adjudged by the Court that the said And thereupon it is consid and testament of Beulah F, paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will ing examination and Miller, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the forego this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 11 day of December, 1948. Ce G. smith —tourt © Clerk Superior ourt ° Iredell County. eae eae 2a ee ae 2a ee 6 aK se ses eee ee a Na IT ATT / No. 3370 3TATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ;OUNTY OF TREDELL I, Eugene M. Hicks, a resident and citizen of the aforesaid County and State being of sound and disposing mind, and free from duress, menace, or undue influence of any person, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence and desiri existe é Siring to dispose of all my property while in health and strength, do hereby make and declar 3 dy laKe 8 e the following to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking 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 and Testament. ITEM 1. It is 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 bLxecutrix hereinafter named, belonging to my Estate, ITEM 2. I hereby will, devise, and bequeath all of my personal property of which I die seized and possessed and wherever situated, to my wife, Addie C. Hicks, to be hers absolutely and forever. TEM 3. I do hereby will, devise, and bequeath to my wife, Addie C. Hicks, for and during the term of her natural life, all the real estate of which I may die seized andfossessed, and wherever situated and not otherwise disposed of, for and during the term of her natural life; and at her death, it is my further will and desire that all the real estate belonging to me and passing to my wife, Addie C. Hicks, for life under this Will at her death shall be divided equally and share and share alike to Roy W. Wilson and Louise Wilson McKinley children of my wife by a former marriage. IfBM 4. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Addie C. Hicks, my lawful uxec utrix of this, my Last Will and Testament, to execute the same according to the tru @ intent and meaning of the same, and request that she act as such Executrix without being required to give any bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Eugene M. Hicks, have hereunto set my hand and seal, to this, my Last Will and Testament, consisting of two pages, which I have signed on the margin thereof for the purpose of identification, this, the 15 day of November, 1946, Eugene M. Hicks (SEAL) tobe his Last $4 gned, sealed, published, and dectared by the said Eugene M. Hicks, ence and in the Wil) in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his pres pres ence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. J ames M, Hedrick (WITNESS) I atehe Jones Mayberry (WITNESS) SO. coe eae NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk IREDELL COUNTY. r In the Matter of the Will of hrs. Beulah F. Miller, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Beulah F. Miller deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John W. Reich, one of the executor therein named, and thereupon the following prof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Mrs R M Gray, Mary McRae and Beatrice H. Allen, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mrs R. M. Gray, Mary McRae and Beatrice H. Allen being duly sworn, deposes ani says, that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown her, purporting to be the last will and testament of Beulah F, Miller, and that 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 Beulah F. Miller deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Beulah F. Miller was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Mrs. R. M. Gray. Beatrice H. Allen John W. Reich Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7th day of December, 1948. Martha D. Parker Deputy Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing gnd every part thereof is the last will and testament of Beulah F. Miller, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 11 day of December, 1948. Iredell County. NEI IU ROI ROI III I RI i i I HM MRR IRI HC MR RAM RATT ‘OT / No. 3370 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA sOUNTY OF TREDELL I, Eugene M. Hicks, a resident and citizen of the aforesaid County and State, q ‘ a] being of sound and disposing mind, and free from duress, menace, or undue influence of any person, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence and desiring 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 revoking 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 and Testament. ITEM 1. It is 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 kLxecutrix hereinafter named, belonging to my Estate; ITEM 2. I hereby will, devise, and bequeath all of my personal property of which I die seized and possessed and wherever situated, to my wife, Addie C. Hicks, to be hers absolutely and forever. ITEM 3. I do hereby will, devise, and bequeath to my wife, Addie C, Hicks, I for and during the term of her natural life, all the real estate of which I may die seized andpossessed, and wherever situated and not otherwise disposed of, for and during the term of her natural life; and at her death, it is my further will and desire that all the real estate belonging to me and passing to my wife, Addie C. Hicks, for life under this Will at her death shall be divided equally and share and share alike to Roy W. Wilson and Louise Wilson McKinley children of my wife by a former marriage. IfRM 4. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Addie C. Hicks, my lawful ixecutrix of this, my Last Will and Testament, to execute the same according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and request that she act as such Executrix without being required to give any bond. Hicks, have hereunto get my hand and seal, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Eugene M. which I have signed on to this, my Last Will and Testament, consisting of two pages, the margin thereof for the purpose of identification, this, the 15 day of November, 1946, : Eugene M. Hicks (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Eugene M, Hicks, tobe his Last Will in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the bed our names as witnesse thereto. presence of each other, have hereunto subseri oe James M, Hedrick (WITNESS) Irene Jones Maybe (WITNESS) NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court~Before the Cler, IREDELL COUNTY, In the Matter of the Will of Mrs. Beulah F, Miller, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last wil} and testament of Beulah F, Miller deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John W. Reich, one of the executor therein named, and thereupon the following prof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Mrs R M Gray, Mary McRae and Beatrice H, Allen, the Subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mrs R. M, Gray, Mary McRae and Beatrice H. Allen being duly Sworn, deposes ani Says, that she is a Subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now show her, purporting to be the last will and testament of Beulah F, Miller, and that 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 Beulah F, Miller deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Beulah F, Miller was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, Mrs. R. M, Gray Beatrice H. Allen John W. Reich Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7th day of December, 1948, Martha D, Parker Toeant Clerk Superior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said Paper-writing end every part thereof is the last will and testament of Beulah F, Miller, deceased, and it is ordered that the Same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 11 day of December, 1948, C. G, Smith Clerk Supertor Court of Iredell County, MOM ee He He He he eae seme No. 3370 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA JOUNTY OF IREDELL I, Eugene M. Hicks, a resident and citizen of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound and disposing mind, and free from Curess, menace, or undue influence of any person, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence and desiring 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 revoking 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 and Testament, ITEM 1. It is 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 Executrix hereinafter named, belonging to my Estate; I hereby will, devise, and bequeath all of my personal property of which I die seized and possessed and wherever Situated, to my wife, Addie c, Hicks, to be hers absolutely and forever. ITEN 3. I do hereby will, devise, and bequeath to my wife, Addie C, Hicks, for and during the term of her natural life, all the real estate of which I may die seized andpossessed, and wherever situated and not otherwise disposed of, for and during the term of her natural life; and at her death, it is my further will and desire that all the real estate belonging to me and passing to my wife, Addie C, Hicks, for life under this Will at her death shall be divided equally and share and share alike to Roy W. Wilson and Louise Wilson McKinley children of my wife by a former marriage, ITEM 4. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Addie C. Hicks, my lawful “xecutrix of this, my Last Will and Testament, to execute the same according to the true intent and meaning of the Same, and request that she act as such Executrix wit hout being required to give any bond, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1, Eugene KM. Hicks, have hereunto set my hand and seal, 60 this, my Last Will and Testament, consisting of two pages, which T have signed on the margin thereof for the purpose of identification, this, the 15 day of November, 1946, Eugene M, Hicks (SEAL) t Signed, Sealed, published, and declared by the said Eugene M. Hicks, tobe his Las Will in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the Presence of Sach other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. James M, Hedrick (WITNESS) Irene Jones Mayberry (WITNESS) NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Eugene M. Hicks, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Eugene M. Hicks, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Addie C. Hicks, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and exariination of James M. Hedrick and Irene Jones Mayberry, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. James M. Hedrick and Irene Jones Mayberry 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 Eugene M. Hicks, 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 Fugee M. Hicks, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Eugene M. Hicks was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. James M. Hedrick Irene Jones Mayberry Hedrick Addie C. Hicks Executrix Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 14 day of December, 1948. Cc. G. Smith @ierk 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 Eugene M. Hicks, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 14 day of December, 1948. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. SESE ERO EI IDK JODIE ORS Ig I RIOR RR ROR RE i Ra eg a 18 A A Wo. 3372 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, J. Pe Wallace, being of sound mind hereby make and declare this my last will and testament: First: I hereby bequeath and devise all my property of whatever kind and wherever situated to my wife, Nannie Wallace, to be hers absolutely and forever. Second: I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Nannie Wallace, 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 and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments heretofore by me made. In testimony whereof, I, J. P. Wallace, do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 14th day of May, 1948. J. P. Wallace (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said J. P. Wallace to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence ( and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. L. B. Mayhew C. C. McNeely NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of J. P. Wallace, Deceased. last whll and rk of The paper-writing hereto attached andpurporting to be the testament of J. P. Wallace deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Cle the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by L. B. Mayhew therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and eely, the subscribing witnesses thereto, examination of L. B. Mayhew and C. ©. McN as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. L. B. Mayhew and C. C. McNeely being duly sworn, depose and say, and eabh for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper~ last will and testament of J. P- writing now shown him, purporting to be the his last will and testament, Wallace, and that he saw him execute this writing 48 t the request of said J. P. and that affiant attested it in the presence and a id J. P. Wallace was, in Wallace deceased; and that at the time of its execution sa affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory L. B, Maynew nnn co, C. McNeely efore me, this Lith day of January , 1949+ Severally subscribed and sworn to b epu 8 Lrededl County And thereupon it is con ; NORTH CAROLINA in the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will Y IREDELL COUNTY. Wallace, deceased, and it is ordered that the Same, ‘ In the Matter of the Will of Pascal s, Boyd, Deceased, and this certificate, be recorded and filed, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and This 1l day of January, 1949. a C. G. Smith testament of Pascal S. Boyd deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of Clerk Super Court of — — ; ' Iredell a, " the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by John B. Boyd, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and RA RRR RR a ee ae xe te se ese ve a 5 ibd examination of Paul E, Poston and Barr Lefler “oston, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: CAROLINA, Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH , | Paul E, Poston and Barr Lefler Poston being duly sworn, depose and Say, and IREDELL COUNTY, , , each for himself deposes and Says, that he is a Subscribing witness to the said I, Paseal s, Boyd, of the aforesaid Count and State, bein f i i ° ° " y c ’ § of sound mind, paper-writing now shown hin, purporting to be the last will and testament of but considering the uncertainty of my earth] existence, do m lare thi “4 ae te : . ' . F ane and declare thi Pascal 5. Boyd, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and my last will and testament: , oh i testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of saic Pascal S. Boyd deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Pascal S. Boyd and wherever Situated to my wife, Elizabeth Dail Boyd, to be hers during the tern — i a4 : men was, in affiant's Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, of her natural life and at her death the same Shall go to my three Children, Sarah Paul &, Poston Boyd Weaver, Virginia Boyd MeIlhenny, and my son John Boyd, share and Share alike, Barr Lefler Poston John B, ic Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25th day of January,1949. MarthaD, Worker Tt of , ? . Deputy Clerk Superior Cou eecond; f[ hereby constitute and appoint my son, John Boyd, the Executor Bevery Chars oe of this my last will and testament, to car out the same and eve Clause thereof F * _— 4! And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said ar , sal 3. Paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Pascal 3 ‘ \ination and Boyd, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examinati this Certificate, be recorded and filed. this the 30th day of August, 1948, ‘ . Pascal S. Boyd (SEAL) This 26th day of January, 1949. C. G. Smith Witness: Steet burerior Court of Paul E. Poston Iredell County. Barr Lefler Poston MERRIE HK ES ENE IIE IE He IMI A EI IE IE HIME HE, No. 3373 This is my last Will & testament For the house hold & kitchen furniture I want Arthur W. Pless to have what ever he needs as long as he wants it or lives or does not marry again, when he is thru with it or wont need any part it is to devided or sold any any debt that was made for me be paid with the money any money or furniture left to go to my brothers, & sister, Troy, Dezzie, Cleta, Grier & Howard. I bequeath my electric stove & ice box to Everette & Lillian if they help take care of me if not it is to be sold with other things when Arthur Pless is thru with it c7 marries again. I bequeath my silver & china & crystal to Cleta Cherry. My jewelry to Pat Cherry and Bessie Shinn, the afghan with squares to Grier & Bobby Powers, the other one with stripes to Barbara Powers My tulip quilt to Pat Cherry, my fan quilt to Adrian Cherry, my lone star quilt to Ronald Cherry, I have other nice quilts I want Bessie Shinn to have two of them her choice. The rest of them to be divided among the rest of the named I have mentioned, except what Arthur Pless needs for his bed. My pretty vases and other ornements to go to my two sisters Cleta Cherry & Dezzie Shinn. My sheets & counterpen to be sold or divided with my brother & sister mentioned above except the counterpen the Pless children gave us for a Xmas present white turfted Arthur does what he wants to with it a rug in living room to be done the same way he gave it to me & the electric mixer also. I want my expenses paid if possible and then the rest can be divided as you see fit to do with it. The car is to be Arthur Pless also as long as he wants or needs it, then it is to be sold and money applied on any debt or to my brothers or sister named above. The lamp I had made out of and old keresene lamp I want Lillian Whitlow to have it. I want Arthur Pless to take over when I am dead and I am sure he will do the right thing for he has always done so He has been good to me and I want every one to be good to him, He has made a wonderful husband couldn't ask any one to be better. Signed Nona Powers Pless This the 3rd day of April 1948 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 Nona Powers Pless deceased, is exhibited for probate in open a Court by rthur W Pless the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Arthur W Pless, that the said will was found among the yaluable papers and effects after his death. And it is further proved by the oath a ; and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Barr Lefler Poston, Sara Clayton Blackwelder and Wilhelmina ‘ Latham, that they are ac uainted with the handwriting of the said Nona Powers Pless, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said Nona Powers Pless subscribed to the j 1 r are {ca re handwriting said will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Nona Powers Pless. 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 Nona Powers Pless. A. W. Pless _——s( SEAL) Barr Lefler Poston (SEAL) Sara Clayton Blackwelder (SEAL) WIlhelmina Adile Lathan (SEA Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 26 day of January, A. D., 1949. Smith “Superaor Court C. Ge Cler NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL C OUNTY. Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court th tament of Nona Powers at the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and tes ing examination and this certificate Pless, deceased, and the same with the forego are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 26 day of January, A.D., 1949. Cc. G. Smith “ieee Court Clerk Super 10r He He He eH RORROR RR MER RE eM Ha Hee ROR fetch tk EAI AIR TE eat Rye i No. 3374 May 28, 1946 i, le We Gaither, bequeath all my personal property, bonds, money and insurance to my wife, Mollie Estelle Gaither. Section two: Also my wife, Mollie Estelle Gaither, is to have the house and lot her life time, and at her death divided equally among my children. My son, L. D. Gaither, is to get my watch. Signed L. W. Gaither eit Witnesses: F. H. Price Fred A. Poplin NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURTsBefore the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of L. W. Gaither, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of L. W. Gaither deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mollie H. Gaither and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of F. H. Price and Fred A. Poplin, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. F. H. Price and Fred A. Poplin 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 L. W.Gaither, 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 sad L. W. Gaither deceased; and that at the time of its execution said L. W. Gaither was, in affiant's pinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. F, H. Price Fred A, Poplin Mollie H- Gaither sanahide Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4th day of February ,1949« Martha D, Parker Deputy Clerk Superior 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 L. W. Gaither, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 4 day of February, 1949. c. G, Smith erk Superior Vour ° Iredell County. Ro Qa IOI GOI SR jo iota a geiegagagaa ager eae ai aca aia No. 3375 North Carolina, Iredell County. ’ I, R. S, Keller, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind and will and te stament: 1. I will that my body be given a burial suitable to tha ehutas bf nds and relatives and the same together with all my just debts be paid by my frie ’ , @ 0 id by my executr to my estate. 2. Iwill, give, detise and bequeath to my niece, Mittie Lothery Keller, whom I reared, all my property both real and personal, of whatsoever kind and description and wheresoever situated to belong to her absolutely in fee- simple and forever. 3. I hereby constitute and appoint my said niece, Mittie Lothery Keller, executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said R. S. Keller, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 15th day of October, 1936. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said R. S, Keller to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. J. G. Lewis N. D. Tomlin ix hereinafter named out of the first money coming into her hands belonging ee ee NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will of R. 5. Keller, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of R. S. Keller deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Mittie Lothery Keller, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J. G. Lewis one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and Mariemma Henley as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: J. G. 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 testament of R. S. Keller and that he saw R. S. Keller execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said R. 5. Keller, deceased; and at the time of its execution said R. S. Keller was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant futher 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. J. G. Lewis Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4th day of February, 1949. Cc. G. Smith @lerk Superior Court of Iredeli County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. fariemma Henley, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is well acquainted 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 R. S. Keller deceased, which 4s hereto attached, dated the 15th day of October 1936, 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. Mariemma Henley amnnnne Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of February, 1949+ Cc. G, Smith Gterk Superior Court. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that the gai velier paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of R. deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination an certificate, be recorded and filed. This 4 day of February, 1949. d this CG. G, Smith Clerk Superior Court. YOO EERO ES a mor tot te tenet tei i ie tei i ie 3 40% + “ ’ + ; + =: thereupon it is c eve trust and powers you to Cause +S. ve , wath ; jine place as you may appoint and on oath | Pes o ss as te Oe -ecution ‘now Oi ana concernil tne en Cc t Flanigan, nurporting to be bt! Last Will and Testament of James been filed in this office for probate. you so taken, the same you are si ith your seal, to t! ‘ned Clerk of the Superior Court. s tne In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set ny hand and seal, this i February,19),9. 6. 6 Sree t 4 \ , Ue Ge omi th t 9 JbAL) CLerk Super ior Gvour who is personally know! > of Georgia, and thereupon the follor Jhvsu 4 4 ~ ‘ : m i a , - te 1 2 a T? SOUNTY He 1ast l and Testamentof Arthur Stepnen Lioby, a dad as dk COUNTY, ’ ‘ i a ton ee “hovV Ld 4 i 7 Liaw Ve ih ’ ats oo? ae 5 es ; v 1 : N Ly ius orth Carolina, is taken by the oath . sree . Pe POREDIVA, ss" Sara WILL RKEOLULING rs ib 4 ° - > ° ne : g } t Subscribing witness thereto Bef me mes He Simmons a Clerk of Superior Court residins ‘ : . . saliv ‘ounty aforesaid, on the persona) ' sh. : ‘ Joseph R. Murphy, being duly Feebeck, who is personally known to me, and who a resident ot 415° ORY. ; ve d inat ne 1s a suoscrivi xecution in County, »té y;eor thereupon the followi roof of the © i eee : ‘ : ne purporting to be the last a resident of Iredell County, writing Arthur Stephen Libby execute elit sf the Last 2 nd sstame ( Arthur Stephen Libby, . 1 4 ; ‘ ~ntA Mary feebeck lorth Carolina ken by the oath and examination of the saic lhiary *e = ment and ¢} By Seine cs le : and that the affiant attested it in tne presence 4 Leo e Oi iU6é subscribing witness there as follows: aid , ; aia arthur Stephen Libby, and that at the ti eee Kote : Sty } . ¢ . L ‘ : ~ ifa . Libby was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mine ai ©" tabun County. : : - = : /s/ Joseph R. lurphy Josepn R. surpny luly sworn, SWO , ° : o mn to and subscribed before me, Febr this the eh day of Feb uary,19L9. Lula } ‘© Anderson,Notary Public, hiy comuission expires May “79%? OT S AA T NE Ra e a WE ae ae és e Lorefzolin}s filed. ina ed ‘ecor Y a ’ w & oO ered 1 ; ord are ae PNET ange te 1Licé ert “ ie le yy 4 reco /e By deere, r ” 4 «4 & ¥4 i* 2p { | “ # < T t m ’ TY y ‘ : ee TTN , 2ne © tt} , iiw= Ue IORTH UO wtU bai aA IN , NOWih ¥ yn w ae ' IN'TY 1 2UNt : OU Y ounvts YADKII ,UUNS ‘ = . > - rT? nt er Hit / a . wae wi ‘ ; r div 4+ Fr + Y + + y arg Wal LOCK, . OF 2 in County, Nort! } i 1 er-Writi ereto s A b i J be \ n inner anda Ls i ae ae r ,owan oc} ¢ : P Fi es 4 ¥A¢ Pia Gail Yo t ? ’ yt ‘ —_ ah. v4 r tne > erior ,OUr’ D4 Ace ddl ’ Ss ; vi = . . . ( 7 ec i i Vel il ( QO a the e »uUtOo! ier n L At) f y a « ae ‘ 4 f 19+ y ‘ I cn rl nt I ies. an beg f n nation OL LUvNnel , . ‘ y v . » + ‘ P ° i J + 4 OV 3 . 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Yr’ } har ¢ 7 rytr Te) I asia Vi . 4 werTY I C y Cy4 ny I rv} r vo Oo ny acu acn in a (71 ‘ : . : sme - f° . > D ,AIRONY + 4 ; y” sO aa -e mALY 202 4 € rover ImMZnNLSw.Travion Ol VY @S50UavCe n t reuvon it > l I ; . . ails Rarer oad “s ¥ ’ vill anc Se : ; ae e ao 4 I Lt JC: av Sissned tnis are wnicn onstitutes tnis my 4 ° werewritinrg and every part tnereoi 1s v.jc . ) : * ‘ ‘ i é Ld as y ’ . - , 1 4a CO 1,7 ae ee - a . “— ; “ + t tiie , i LesStament and ao nereunto ev ly sand na SCale L1niS VeCe iy LIfe H1DL0CK, aeceaseda, and it i: rae! : uv ; Laura Vowan i »lock \ and this certificat : be recorded and i1ica. an Y | o Laura Vowan widlocnk eo a ion 6 eb y inis LOth day ol January, 1916. " mr Luther Todd ve on ii ‘Owl —— ; wOlL . Tt — geo LI 4 ‘Lerk jupel Oo 4UUL , eo Yadkin County ] $4 Taura Niblock to be he Signed, sealed published and declared by the said Laura Niblock to ; : —- . »sence 4 sf st and in her prese! ‘ last will and Testament in the presence of us who at her request 4 and the presence of each other do hereunto set our hands as Witnesses. s md ve e Luther Todd ia aiaiiaai sucvner Laura B. Hardin A OED } sreupon it t as }.oore V we . ne e —— — - me r te == aa OT E , BE So “ 2 : Ta r Se o al i g n SF ; : ; er e ar — % al a - So t s - ae a - ae ae s Be r g e r . eS Ce e s 6S os t in i = ya m s 4Uliicl a eennepecuneammenee o ,ourt-Before the Clerk. of Carrie Lee Foster, Veceased. hereto attached and purpotting to be the last will Foster deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Ulerk Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Habel Niblock, the executor 2rein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and ‘xamination of Mrs. W. L. Beard and Mrs. J. T. Turner, the subscribing witne sses sreto, as follows: LT homey IRTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. hrs. W. L. Beard and “rs. J. T. Turner being duly sworn, depose and Say, and each for himself deposes and says, that she is a subscribing witness to the said paper-writing now shown her, purporting to be the last will and testament of Carrje Lee Foster, and that 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 Carrie Lee Foster deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Carrie Lee Foster was, in affiantbopinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Mrs. We Le Beard, Re N- Mrs, J. T. Turner, Re Ns Mabel Niblock, Executor Severally subscribed and sworn toltefore me, this 13 day of March,1949- C G gmith ——qoart Iredell © tye Clerk Superior court irede County tne perty r¢ to my son, Cathey, one-fifth to my grand son, renajning two-fifthsto my daughter, art to my said daughter, lary Lece she waits on and properly and myself during our natura Miller is not to be charged in any manner during the natural life of myself or my ife, medical or hospital bill of either myself or my he I herebgappoint Glenn MeLelland, Robert MeLelland Stevenson, he to have full cnarse of : ewandson arrives es $1 said granason iri under this will by the said Robert MeLelland Stevenson, untad ; cia ike have the right at the age of twenty one years. The said Guardian sh 11 have it ‘ : said grandson as Such sums off money for the support and education of my 5a2° | and under orders of the Superior Court. es al fi ant ecei ¢ opinion, of sound mind W. Ge bcLelland, iuxtr ———_ ret Be subscribed and sworn to before And thereupon it is considered and adjud; aper-writing and every part thereof is the last will ’eLelland, deceased. and : ' ’ seased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foreroing exe and this certificate, be recorded and filed, ’ c } “daw & Sth day of é arch, 1949. HEME He ae Ke vee ae et ee T ¥ ’ ie Ve Ue wWew.s ‘ Crant se we anv aeentenenaatisil , 1 9}, me, thi 3 5th d ay of urch,i LY se G. Smith one "Terk Superhor Court Iredell County. ‘ ota ed by the Court that the said and testament of W B iin ition C, G, Smith a Clerk Superior vourt 0 Iredell County. wa Me He A t + ‘uy ‘Me remainder arlier [ass ? ‘ rovisi« "om nome and make 4 ner mother durineg our myself or wife, whi to he divided @ ally, ier Lives shever share Item IV. the death of my said wife, Fannie "arlier, T of my real estate to my children, Harriett QD vennie Parlier, Clara Parlier Stewart, Dat ey vy rive, Aaviae ond hanvyeatl arlier Deal, *lorence rlier and Sallie dance with 4a ivision and shown in executed each of sai shildren out by metes and other land not mentioned leeds for the Fannie Parlier, last Will erewef according to its true other wills by me heretofore made. 4 / . ny personal property and/or any land 9 of my estate a rivate sal arry out the upon such sa all necessary transfers and urchaser WIlNiboo L941. ind it is ordered certificate, be recorded and filed. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the my. 4 . sy . : aetr ar 1 nresence rhis 7tt { MArCN, LY Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in . : 1 7 ‘ + sea ans rit 6seSe and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnt John A, Scott _.__ ___— Hessie Blankenship ___. ovifzne Ae sealie iis last will and testamel j he presence of us who resence do subscribe our names as Wi nesses thereto. oie . witness: Matter of the Will of J. Moody smith, Veceasea. paper-writing hereto attached and pur opting to be the las’ will ana testament of J. hoody Smith deceased is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of ’ the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Jarolina, by Mary Jd. Smith, legatee named therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by tne oath . a and examination of T. | wallace and E. W. Reavis, the subscribing witnesses ls BUUN's as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, LREDELL COUNTY. 7” ie ‘ 1a : : : St and each T. G. Wallace and E. W. Reavis being duly sworn, depose and Say, and 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. Moody : ‘ ; am d Smith, and that he saw him exeoute this writing as his last will and testament, an . ‘ ‘ 7 7% ‘ rf 6 yh) that affiant attested it in the nrresence and at the request of said Je Moody Smith, , ° o e a 's deceased; and that at the time of its execution said J. Moody Smith was, in affsnt opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. — ate a Be We Reavis T. Ge Wallace _ paneer S Mary J. Smith, <=" Jeitz, vVeceas attached and last will and t t) request of said execution said J. &. Veitz, wa memory . me, this >. Ge Snith Slerk Superior Court county. thereupon it is considered and adj iced by the Court aper-writing and every part thereof is the last wilJ and testament leceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examina certificate, be recorded and filed. This 18 day of Mar. 1949. NORTH C C. G. Smith ie aide Clerk superior vourt of Iredell County IREDELL c es I } Mi ot + eo w« ; nthe Matter he will of Re. aner-writing hereto testame ete ie ; wees Of L. Cathey deceased, Superior cour > 7 . «A ‘i ; , Perior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, +» therej on . fin named, and thereupon the following proo! examin it j . , , : 1 { : ination of L F Ervin one of the subscribing as following: NORTH °ADAT To i +AROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: = a at ba ia subscribing witness y * Ervin, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a sub ¥ > - to th at : : . 411 and testament of 4 Said yarer-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last wiii an ’ ES he saw Rev. L Cathey execute this writi jant attested it in the lecease and at the time inion, of sound mind, and Jeitz the other subscribing and th: sounty. sworn, deposes 2:4 y of the subscribing and testament a ? . ’ of November -enuine handwriting of the said J & Deitz; and affiant furth well accuainted ‘athey deceased, ttached paperwiting, dated UI of Nowember urports to seen him write, and that the name of the said kev subscribs in the genuine handwriting of the said Kev 5 CG. Deotevenson ve Voss Subseribed and sworn to before 1 his 30 day of March 1949. C, G. Smith _ Clerk Superior vne ind thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that Catney aper writing and every part thereof ist he last will and testament of Rev 5 L i this is ordered that the same, with the foregoing exé jhation anda deceased, and it certificate, be recorded and filed. This 31 day of March, 1949. go te Terk cuperior Court In the i.atter testament Suverior Younty nty, named, and . fa11 nur . 1oiiowin ” + each for Jeposes and wri [ now s ia ‘ itin now sSnown nim, nurvorting to he that she saw him execute this writing _ oN ‘ , Nils wW oa f a ad i 3 ‘ ttested it in the eresence and at th at the +i» £ : né timeof its execution said J R and disposine memory no. . 5 severally subscribed and sworn to hefore Witin; And thereupon it is considered and ad judread Md it is g be record ordered that the same, with the foreroing e@ raed and filed. This 8 day of April, 1949. 4, ae she she she ate ale aie fe afc aje ais 3]s 2h 9 atc ape age ape ale a ae ape eK A aye eK By and every part thereof is the last will and testamentof J I yapination anc CG, G. Smith ‘Terk superior G. G. Smith Wourt Iredell County by the Court that the said paper- Albea, deceased, i this certificate, eon seiantied STerk Superior Court of Tredel 1 County. shane Be Hs ae Ne aye mK aE i | ! oe rix, my oxecutrix property in my estat owers" and may deal as Trustee. Ve All of the balance and residue of my property, of whatever nature and ever situate, after the payment of my debts and funeral expenses, I bequeath and devise to my wife, V. Copeland Craig, as Trustee, in trust to administer in the nner and for the purposes following: TRUSTZE'S POWERS 1. ‘The Trustee shall have the power and it shall be her duty to receive,nold, manage, convert, sell, exchange, assign, alter, invest, reinvest, and otherwise deal with the properties hereby transferred to her, as in her liscretion she shall deem to be for the best interests of the beneficiaries. By way of illustration, wus not . Smita £ ‘ oo o i : of limitation, of the Trustee's powers, I authorize and direct the Trustee: nature due the trust estate and to hold or make distribution thereof in accordance with the terms of this Will. (b) To dispose of any of the property if and#hen she shall deen it advie- 1 ’ Cc E § . y 2 able,by public or private sale or exchange, for cash or upon exeait, oF partly for cash and partly upon credit, and upon such terms and conditions as she shall deem proper. secure such loans with or \ + ric vi ’ modificatic terms of this will either in kind mone. s a ape oney, and to include undivided inter the jude: , " 1@ judgement of the Trustee concernins divided « ; ‘ ; intere ided or allotted shall be final and — = th vie trust estate. the Trustee shall be rea &« No versons having transactions with involved in such 4 e C h a ; : ee ae @ to the application by the Trustee of any property or funds transac tion, DISTRIBUTIVE PROVISLONS her sole discretion aeems wise At such time or times as my Trustee, in (21) years after Prov esa * Wes ; vided the delivery shall be completed not later than twenty-one ath of my last surviving child, she shall deliver the trust Craig, Jr., J. Thomas Craij shall have the power to eS, provided ‘ibuted to each other as soon as is practica fter it is received by her, income f trust estate to my children, provided that my Ir sonable reducti in the portion of income paid to any mount or amounts of corpus previously listributed as to tne lie before rece surviving him or portion of s 1 child's share remaining in her hands issue of such deceas herein siven her and distribute as follows: Trustee shall pay an equal sha f the income to e: ild until such time as his « her share to the member as hereafter provided. Nhen a member of the issue reacnes Ui are my Trustee § deliver to the member his or her share of the corpu member of the deceased child's issue die before hig or her share of the corpus, leaving issue survivine, my ‘trustee sia member's share to his or | issue Should a member of the deceased die before receiving its share of the corpus, leaving no issue, the with ‘ . " . . . : + . eo, ue ess mber shall be divided among and added to tne shares ol the other mem re deceased child's issue; should there then remain no issue of the deceas my ‘trustee shall deliver the corpus of the trust estate established for the 15¢uUs — : ‘ ° 5 : . ~ ant “hild to of such deceased child to my other children, tne issue of any deceased chil ( take in the place of its parent. (d) In the went that any person, to whom corpus will be delivered unde! } | 4 - h4 wW4 : ye 4 , ape f 4 P (25) the provisions of this 4411 upon his or her arriving at the age of t wenty-14V , : > -_ ‘1 after rears, Will not actually arrive at the age of twenty-five (25) years until ave y , f r . " : : : Sa oe i he * the twenty-one (21) years following the death of my last surviving child, then for age of ; ‘or said County, 1 ' * r purposes of this Will, such person shall be determined to have reached the following the gs xecution thereof by the twenty-five (25) years at the expiration of twenty-one (21) years death of my last surviving child. urns and i - i. dul ”y } } as (e) In the event the income nayable hereunder to any beneficiary 49 iuly sworn, doth depose iar . ‘ -POseth ay ye supports id saith, that she/and or he is a subscribin insufficient at any time, in the judgment of my Trustee, to provide for t wrt, t, iy ay afi ’ m . a - health and education of such beneficiary, my Trustee is authorized from time to i how shown her/ and or him, purportin to be t that the said David J. Crat| in the AY Yaar Superior Court . s a i « . ; ‘ad hv he it 3 S; t lereiore, consiaerea and AG J Us ea Dy tne is the Last part thereof, writing, every i i i } ith tl ‘oreroins exal jeceased, ani tne sith the foregoing ex: rdered to be recorded and filed. ria . J ; “i ry } Ma Vy I ir : S a ie a 7 /th aay of Uctober, 1 ——t or — “aperior court ie >. a , , This househol WPrUN therefore, considered, and adjud red by the Court % uper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testam nt of Gertruce ame with the foregoing examination ana this -ertificate tooley Fox, deceased, and the s tre ordered to be recorded anda filed. This the 16th day of April, AeDe, 19b9- i c. G, Smith a a ell Ooo or Slerk ouperior Court. [REDELI Joel V trawley himself denoses and Thing now shown lim, purport } rite mith ni ¢ » } 4 , ith, ind that he saw her exe -e this w hat atfiant ttested it in the presence and dacana . ¢ ‘ sed; and that at the time of execution 0 | . Pinion, of sound mind and dis memory « LLY subscribed and sworn to before me, this satamne > ULcil yo Ge vmith — Ce eae Le@rK ouperior Iredell County earson, of the -ate an younty 5 J disposition of my jill and Testament/in sxecutrix, hereinafter named, sha tive my body a decent | a 1 .e expenses of the same, out of the insurance money ] have provided fi torether with any other just debts that I may owe at the time of my Item 2. cive and bequeath to the Baptist Parsonage, Colored, of yhurch, Volored, Statesville, N. C. the bed, springs and bedclothing used t is my own individual bed. Item 3. I give and bequeath to the children of my « ased sister, Julia, clothes or dishes that they may desire, to be selected by them, not otherwise specifically devised herein. Item 4. I give and bequeath to Henry Nicholson the furniture, bed and bedclothing that is located in his room and used by him. Item 5. All the rest of my personal property, including household furniture and money, if any, is to go to Lookout Club, an organization of the First Baptist Church, colored, of Statesville, N. C. I hereby authorize my Executrix to sell any property that it may be necessary to sell in order to settle my estate, at either private oF public sale, and on such terms as she may think best, without court order, 8° as to . » r> . 2) o - °o >) -edell Ir we aie ie DIK 25 3K > sen omens Hi Ra stown Townshi}; being the { LMA the Clerk. porting to be the la yefore the undersigned or Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by hrs. Irene W. therein nan and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the i; ‘OLLOWS: wagner, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as l »~oore xOV rren and L Wagner being duly sworn, depose and say, and eac! lunte! 1imself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper-vwr) Culiiren Lilia a now shown hin, purportin 0 o> I ast will and testament of imma A. Warner ae Se ee Se e ne that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, and that atl ittested it in the presen and at the reauest of said Emma A. Wagner deceased, that at the time ol Wagner was, in affiant's opinion, sound mind and disposing memory. Jo Fe OF ROR ce Ve Le Wagner _ — es owe P Mie mi th I rene "he jams ey ee ect nD ton Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 27 day of April,1947- C. G, Smith - ‘Terk Sunerior Court Tredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjuged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Emma A. Warner, In the Superior Court-Before tl iva G4 a sae tne Ulerk, In the Matter of the Will of Lilla Mann Bell, Deceased. paper-writing urporting Mann Bell deceased, is exhibited before the of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Ralph yxroof thereof is taxe > oath and he saw ant attested it in the dd; and that at tne time P. Houston __ 1 Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this Sth dé Martha D. Pa ‘Terk Superior a Clerk Superior Iredell County. ind thereupon it is consi lered and adjudged by the Court that paper-writing and every part thereof is the last Will and Testament o 4 ell, deceased, and it is ordered that tne same, with the foregoing ex this certificate be recorded and filed. es This 5th day of jiay, 1949. testament in C. G, Smith _. — Mlerk Superior Court 04 Tredell County. i ce In the Superior Court-Before t nat alin: T , Lina vones Ss Gs oatta ddress¢ to him in Se —s ai - - Tle mK {i puperlo!r , ry Iredell County he surv it be recorded and filed. his 5th day of hay, oO. Seeen sete sit Mlerk of superior Vourt 0 Tredell County of either ve e Pa k and including the four prick st so the farm known as Se a ae Bethany Township, that i purcnha gether with all the livestock, farm or severed , that may be loc: ted there mm (bo). To my daughter, «nn orier, acres, more which is located in Concord sowns: sn the North if ide up of the Crouch, Morris and amrick tb ? ee I toretner with any ere { lkest 0 f fourth Creek and on the East side of the jilkesbor and srowging, or interest $mr) nent : ‘ " ‘ sry and implemet in livestock, cattle, farm machinery 4 3 y . 1% death. 8everad crops located thereon at the time of my Ann Grier ana snare constitute and appoint my hus! Robert Davidson 1 ‘xecutor of this my last Will and Testament, and in case he incapacitated from acting, as such, then my daughters, Ann rier, lice Jane Grier Hawthorne, jointly as such Executrices, to execute this wil part thereof, according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking rills by me heretofore made. Il hereby authorize and empower my said de bh OP ‘xecutrices, acting in their capacity as such, in the exercise of his or shall 2 wh) gole discretion, to continue my interest in any business in which J the time of my death and to join or interested, either alone or in partnership, at with my surviving partner, or partners, in making such new arrangement s anc @ -reements as my Exe@€utor, or Executrices, as the case may be, shall deem requisite or desira : loy for any such for the continuance of any such artnership and specifically to emp y f ] . - ‘ . he -in sapital which I shall have invested therein at the time case as the/may business or partnership the of my death and such additional capital as my /xecutor, or Rxecutrices, . . y finds of shall from time to time deem requisite or desirable to advance out of the snas be, construed as limiting thepowers or nor shall it be cons my estate, but this provision shall not be . trued discretion of my Lxecutor, or “xecutrices, as the case may be, My executor, requiring the continued operation of any such business or partnership. as No. 339° North Caroiiné, ct > mes Iredell County. Robert Carson mind and as follows, tO-w2 Executrix, hereinaf sether with tne expenses of a suit 6 moneys coming inte her hands belongi of 1 )) : I give, levise and bem eath all } +} unto my beloved wife, Isabella Victoria Be 4,7n8s of her natural life, so long as she re! r the same to be jivided equally between m Mrs, Mae , Behl, except t! he share of Edward ! his deponent ; out interest, which money I advanced to his Edward Ross Bell should a to him is child to re; songstitute and 4 ; of this my last Will and Testament to exe sreen according to its true intent and meanings Yt vv ic 1 testament 3 OY 1e 1eretofore ade to be required to give any bond. ahs rat IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, hand and seal, this the 7th day of May , 1936. Signed, sealed, published and declared his last Wil nn si gg : : " : ' he presence It is thereltore consiaerea ana ac )u ged DY the Court tné ill and Testatient in the { presence and in the presence of each other, writ ing, and every } art the reof, is the last will and test ament of Ki ie ’ : : , a + John As SCOCE mene deceased, and the sane with the foregoing examination and this certificate are | Hessie Blankenship ordered to be recorded and filed. C, G. Smith, Clerk Superior This 5th day of hay,1949. ee e NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Robert Carson The paper-writing hereto attached testament of Robert Carson Bell, deceased, Superior Court-Before the Clerk, Bell, Deceased. and purporting to be the last will and is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by W. H. Bell, legatee *o “9 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: MAD AADr DONT AA TTRI nd. T cive 2nd devis NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. <1 i give . S i : : Owen Franklin Sinceloff John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship being duly sworn, depose and say, and —— ’ : » £ himself < ses ¢ S: ; asl Gt wad : hare alike. for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper vests eacn I hereby appoint rd aie writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert Carson Bell, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and ie da id R C In Wi 3s Whereof that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Robert Carson n Witness Whereof, and sea} this the oth Bell deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Robert Carson Bell, was in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Hessie Blankenship signed, John A. Scott his last will i testamer W. HeBell, Extr our names Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 28th day of May,1949. C. G. Smith , Clerk Superior Court Tredell 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 Robert Carson Bell, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. japerwFiting he reto This 28th day of May,1949. 7 po 4 A 4 H.. Sieeloff decea C. G. Smith @lerk Superior Court of Iredell County. sourt of lrede therein named, Be >|c ae Be 2S aI 2s ik 2K ae ik 2K 2 2s ae he aye i aie Dk 2k Ca 2K Ak fe ole se eae a 2K 6 aE EE xaMination o7 be leLtz, 28 MORTH CAROL TIE © OT ET 4a & MOL LIA, LRBDELI lee F. ry in, Witness to the said paper 4celoff testament of Je IE is Last will and testament, and t ye : » ‘ we request of said J. H. : iceloff, deceased, f sound mind f oO Said J,. 4.. 99eete?F was.’ in affiant's opinion, ~\ i a ao» A+ . : Affiant further swears that J. E. Deitz 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 J. E. Ddtz is now dead. L. F. Ervin Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of June,1949. Slerk Superior Court of = — - Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. (Mrs) Sue McLean, being duly sworn, deposes and says that heds well acquainted with the handwriting of J. E. Deitz, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing pupporting to be the last will and testament of J. H. Siceloff deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 8th day of December 1938, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. E. Deitz subscribed as a witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. &. Deitz; and further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of J. E. Sue McLean Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of June,1949. GIerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk E. R. Siceloff, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquain- ted with the handwriting of J. H. Siceloff, deceased, whose will the attached paper- writing, dated the 8th day of December,1938; purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of the said J. H. Siceloff, subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said J. H. Siceloff. E. R. Siceloff Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 6th day of Vune,1949. Martha D, Parker Deputy clerk Superior Court e court that the said And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by th siceloff, paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of d. gz examination and this deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoin certificate, be recorded and filed. This 6 day of June, 1949. C, G, Smith Clerk Superior Court ese RO I I ROR gO a gage i a i ak a 2 a ak a aR a aK a2 a NE RR RR EE E WE E BA S eo se " Se r e aa ee wa s t a g e North Carolina, Iredell County. plies i As Howard, O f lrede] ] ount disposing mind, but consid make publish and declare following; Fir st: TI hereby revoke - Atenositions by me made at any ory °¢ spositions by me m nt + ‘ as and for my last will and testament. Second: I will and desire expenses be paid as soon after my decea first funds from my estate coming into Third: I give, devise and beque Howard all of my Real Estate and persona ever situate, of which I may die seized to at tue time of my decease. Fourth; I hereby nominate and Statesville, North Carolina, xecutrix my desire that she may not be required to In Witness whereof, I, North my seal, in the City of Statesville, 1942. Signed, sealed and declared as and above named testator, in our presence, who and in the presence of each other, signed W. J, Matheson Fred W. Sherrill our nar 1é ~ ‘ ’ ee a3 cd ee ~ et a 3 s Fs "4 i . NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK, In the matter of the will of W. A. Howard, deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of W. A. Howard, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Sallie P. Howard, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. J. Matheson, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of Robert A. White, as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: W. J. Matheson, 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 W. A. Howard, and that he saw W. A. Howard execute this writing as 1is last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said W. A. Howard, deceased; and at the time of its execution said W.A, loward was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Affiant ears that W. A. Howard the other subscribing witness to said will, signed a witness in the presence of affiant, and that affiant saw him sign the W. A. Howard, is now dead. W. J. Matheson Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6 day of June,1949. J, G,. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Robert A. White, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquaint ed with the handwriting of Fred W. Sherrill, one of the subscribing witnesses to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of We Ae Howard ing often deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 21 day of September, 19h2, having of seen him write, and that the name of the said Fred W. Sherrill subscribed as 4 w, Sherrill; g of WA. of September witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Fred and affiant further swears that he is well acquainted with the handwritin Howard, deceased, whose will the attached paperwriting, dated the 21 day the said 1942, purports to be, having often seen him write, and that the name of he said W. A. Howard, subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of t We A. Howard. Robert A. White a= Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6 day of June,1949, C. G, Smith, Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it is considered, and adjudged paper writing and every part thereof is the last will deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with ertificate, be recorded and filed. a u his 6 day of June,1949. NO.3399 ee North Carolina, at ae a Iredell County. This is my last will and testament: After the payment, of my just debts, I give, devise and bequeath all my property, real, personal or mixed, wherever located or situated, absolutely and in fee, to my beloved wife, harie Long Land, and constitute and appoint her as my executrix. Witness my hand and seal, this Aug. 19th 1939- E. M. Land NORTH CAROLINA, IKEDELL COUNT A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testament of E. M. Land, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Marie Long Land the executor thereinnamed; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of I. T. Avery, Jr., that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effect, after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Il. T. Avery,dr. Neil S, Sowers, and R. M. Lazenby, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said E, M, Land, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said E. M. Land subscribed to the saiiwill, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said E. M. Land. And it is ae } further proved by the evidence of tie three last mentioned witnesses, that the said s of the said E. M. Land. I. T. Avery,dr (SEAL) Neil S. Sowers (SEAL) R. M. Lazenby (SEAL) handwriting is generally known to the acquaintance : i 14 a ta a 4 Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 14 day of June,A.D., 1949. , are U 16; m2tn e — o — Superior VLourt. In the Superior Court - =e DELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk It is tuerefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the 5 Sald paper 4 and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of and the same with the foregoing examination and this certi be recorded and filed. the 14 day of June,A.D., 1949. ‘ Ce. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court No. 3400 Jan. 4, 1949. Eula Teague 1949 will and becueath to Ross & Bera Teague my land and 2ergonal belongings to have and to hold and use in any way that they see fit, I am looking for their help while I live L of sula Teague tonm™ A*DAT TATA NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, TY 4a DELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk cae ror : ‘ : st A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the la : . : . ; rt will and testament of Eula Teague deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Cou t a by by “oss Teague, one of the legatees, therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of J. M. Teague, that the said will was found among the ath valuable papers and effects after her death: And it is further proved by the oan : » . . ‘ . hes e Combs, and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit:lrs. Clarence Clarence Yombs and Fred T. Grant, that they are acquainted with the handwrit ing the of the said Bula Teague, having often seen her write, and verily believe that and the said will itself, And it is name of the said Eula Teague subscribed to the said will, aid every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Eula Teague. . said further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said Kula Teague- SEAL) Mrs, Clarence Combs (SE BAL) Clarence Combs ae , (SEAL) J. M. Teague, (SEAL) Fred T, Grant Severally sworn to and subscribed NORTH CAROLINA, UNTY. It is therefore, considered and writing, and every part thereof, is the las , . -om ee ee ee ee deceased, and the same witn tne iorefoin; ~ } ne ac} 1 £4) ordered to be recorded and fil Cu This the 21 y A. Mullis, of the g the uncertainty of > last will and testament: First, my executor, hereafter named, all just debts, also collect all debts due my I direct that my personal effects shall y . y . es ah] and burea j my room Lessie L. Vanstory to have drop leaf table and bureau in fy fw : 7 ] . ’ , le » ¢ fw r) 4 Ows q O Mabel V. Mullican to have one feather bed, one bolster and two pillows, ais ded in middle (L) room upstairs. : ae har 1 he ( ae bedst James C. Mullis to have my sewing macnine, old handmad urse with old coins, also all legal papers and strong box. \lso old sideboard. : pe ‘ner cupboard. Bula E, Koper to have my bed, mantle clock, Paul's bed and corner Ccuj 1 Line rine to him in Ralph R. Mullis to have the bed, bureau and other things belonging l hich top b tead tor é obe oves, high top beastead. his room. Also glass cupboard, cream separator, wardrobe, st ’ hy quilts to be equally devided between the boys. i autuall; All other personal property not herein mentioned to be devided, mutuality, 1 . including pictures, by executor. —_ uired to furnish I further direct that the executor of my estate not be require bond, I name James C, Mullis executor of my estate. Signed Mary A- Mullis Wi ‘itness James F, Leslie Date June 6,1946 Witness Wilma A. Leslie In the Superior C¢ i or Court-Befc he ( | Ourt-Before the Cle arle Ca ) n A Matter of the Will of Mary A. Mullis, Deceased. 4 The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the ] & bo be the last will ang of (Mrs) Mary A. Mullis deceased, is exhibited befo as ¢ is exhibited before the unders; lersigned ourt of I 211 County, North Carolina, by James Gc. } » OY vames LU, lullis : . | or therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken | 7] S taken by ination of James F. Lesli » eee keane . slie and Wilma He Leslie, the subscribing duly sworn, a subscribing last will affiant attested it in the presence and at of its execution said of sound mind and digosing memory. James F, Leslie Wilma A. Leslie James C. Mulli nae Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 16th day of June ,1949. C. G. Smith Clerk superior vourt Tredell County. And thereupon it is consi iered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Mary A. ht117 4 a P - “ : . 1 j Mullis, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 16th day of June,1949. C. G. Smith — 2 “Clerk Superior Vourt of 4dredell County. aye ae a a ae ea CR I I Ma I A KK Meme acaeseaese | 4 Bessie Dearman, a Iredell, State of North Carolina, being of the uncertainty of my earhtly existence, and testament in manner and form following, here! codicils at any time heretofore made by me. I. I hereby direct that of the first money coming into their hands, Vv ©1379 ) , + bi my funeral expenses, and place a suitable monument + ITEM II. I own a three cornered do give and bequeath this cupboard ITEM III. I give, devise, and personal property, of any and every kind, and on hand, money in the Bank, and all personal my beloved husband, C. A. Dearman. In the event that C. A. Vearman predeceases bequeath the aforesaid personal property, and all personal property every kind except the cupboard in ITEM Il} absolutely as follow O. A. Dearman, one-fourth. C, H. Dearman, one-fourth. irs. Nizzie Nash one-fourth, Ervin Schaefer, Jr., and Frank Schaefer one-fourth. ITEM IV. I give, devise, and beaueath all of the re at the time of my death, wherever situate, to my beloved husbai in fee simple. In the event that C. A. Yearman predeceases ie, then bequeath all of the real estate that I may own at the time of Situate, in fee simple, to: 1. O. A. Dearman one-fourth. 2. C. H. Dearman one-fourth. 3. Mrs. Nizzie Nash one-fourth. i. Ervin Schafer, Jr., and Frank Schaefer one-fourth. ITEM V. In the event that O. A. Dearman, C. H. Dearman, re Nizzie Nasn, Ervin Schaefer, Jr., or Frank Schaefer, or either of them should prececease me such of them as predecease Mie, then the property bequeath and devised to absolutely and in fee simple to the heirs of such deceased party. ITEM VI. I hereby nominate and appoint ©. H. Dearman and 0. A. ament, with full pewer and ct that they oo a thorit to as Executors of this my last will and test ” 7 carry out the terms and provisions of this will, and I further dire shall not be required to give bond. have set my hand and seal, to IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I,Mirs. Bessie Dearman, at the bottom of this my last Will and testament contained on two sheets of paper, each of which I have also written my name, at Harmony, State of North c 1 ' “« varoli “ eee kia a ae naaeey No. 3403 this the 5th day of April,1945. . ‘arolina North Carolina, /s/ WMrs. Bessie D / 8, irs. s earman EAL Cour trot Beste ee (SEAL) Iredell County. cat eerie aad ; sealed, published, and declarec vy > anid i ws : ; tarl ldgar Munday, be , » | ned, clared by the said mrs. Bessie Dearman a ee \@l1 in the presence of us who at her request rtainty of my earthly existe » and in her ing the unc ament and do hereby revoke of one another have subscribed our names as wit nesses will and Test ¥ ew will and desire of the first money Second: I hereby will, devise Amity Road to my wife, Frances at her death to be divided equa] In the “uperior Court-Before the Clerk, ihe es a a : Mabel Marie Allen, Retha ‘thomas, vohn COUNTY. ; iM and Frances Wooten. In the l.atter of the Will of Irs. Bessie Dearman, Deceased. a . ; ‘ e 299 Third: I do hereby further wil The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and 17 + : Munday, all my personal property, wherever testament of Mrs. Bessie Dearman deceased, is exhbited before the undersigned fa ‘ +9 ve Fourth: I hereby will, devise e > k t he } as Yr we ad 9 y WN ~ : QC LI T Slerk of the Syperior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by ©. H. Dearman Abd and O. A. Dearman, the executors therein named, and thereupon tne following proof ‘4fth: I hereby constitue and appoint | ii Ui1, Prevoy no , ‘ apvolsiny thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Cl j lé ] Ad = LS cen b > Oa ( am Claudia Hager, Monroe Adams : per ; a js ; J 4 er ee F ay, and my son, Ernest L. Munday, Executors sne aii and ¥, 3, Winberry, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: i eee nee . . he purpose of executing NO seaOrd ime AVN VAM RTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I ki j ! F ' by revoking all other wills heretofore Claudia Hager, Monr Adams a Cc. B.Wi ‘ne duly sworn, depose and ‘de i "= : ger, Monroe Adams and C. B.Winberry being duly sworn, dep In Witness Whereof, I said, sa and each for himself deposes and says, th: } 4g a su ibi witness to the aa 7 ’ : , Vs 7 ; imself depo es ana says, that he is a subscribing w seal, this the 16th day of February ,1949. testament of Barl Edgar Munday ( DAE nhl en ee said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will ana as her last will and ips. Bessie Dearman, and that he saw her execute this writing Signed, sealed ublished and declared +E SAS g SU,» } . c A _— ,- Dd testament, and thé affi: ‘ St ‘ ; » h ecuest of said ee : bo : 8 », 4 that affiant attested it in the presence and at tne Ire his last “411 and Testament in the presence Mrs. Bessie mrs. bessie vearman deceased; and thet at the time of its execution said presence (and in the presence of each other), Dearman was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. thereto. a ‘ Monroe Adams 8. ©, McCrary Cc. B. Winberry Effie Broyhill Moore Witne sses Claudia Hager severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 22 day of June ,1949« C,. Ge Smith ‘Terk ouperior Vout» Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said t of Mrs. Bessie paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testamen I c C So £ ti on Jearman, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examina and this certificate be recorded and filed. a 9 ey : a This 22 day of June ,1949. GG. Smith, gLenk, PBSunty- BEDE ee Me eee ee fe ee a eR ME the Superior Court-Before the hdgar lhiunday, Deceaced, hereto attached and purportinz to x ibited hefr MiLUIULOCQ DOelore ne indersi , 04 7 Aeatiolened vlerk aT Ounty, North varolina, by and thereupon the following ne Y str ana +*4 iccOrary and iffie Effie Broyhill Moore 7S h at -y that To my bdoved ialf interest Davi U 3 isposing memory. upon which the hoore sworn to before me, this 6 day of Aug,1949. a Ge Smith = Clerk superior Court Iredell Vounty. ‘ed by the Court th the said rise ar all of the remai irt thereof is the last will and testament of Larl Edger y my fathe his absolutely is ordered that the ; with the foregoing examination : . ; {naan is herein devise ertificate, be recorded and filed. Javidson Steele. TM.4 6 > i : i a mpl © n } Anis O day < &, 1949. Willed to me by my father and also dee Hito me | C. Ge vmith extaguestsaite frank Davidson. ~ — " Terk Superior Court ot : ; ahi Iredell County. In the event that said Joseph Vaviason Frank Davidson, then I will and levise tie ‘ 2 Ie ay ) a Vit son ] ive FIFTH: To my two nieces, Helen Daviason ana 1Vid ’ Pee in mal belongings and bequeath all of my books, furniture, pi¢ 1 : aieh i » thr including the silver and jewelry which came to m “hr absolutely, share and share alike. _— ; my “Oner real person i] SIXTH: All the remainder of my property, 1 } suri ne rie ces and nephe WS; Soever situate, I give, devise and bequeath to the following m4 . John Davidson a is 2 a Davidson Queen, John | Thomas F, Davidson, Helen Davidson Watts, Louise Va pos ial aliv divide . a aimnle and to be equal. y Lois Davidson to be theirs absolutely and in fee simple an » $100.00 1. tAe is to have ° between tiem, share and share alike; except Thomas F, Davidson already received that amount. less than the others for the reason he has hereby constitute and appoint Frank Davidson as , Son aS my Executor 2 wn > re ann "1 YMAaeec 7 XECUTE hi intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament rStanent according eo oe id — meaning of the same, and z lesire that BxXecutor « > uxecutor shall not be ired to give any surety or sureties upon higofficial 7 rTIAY T) TINT 974i) avige } TN (E55 WHUREOF, I, Azile Davidson, do hereby set my hand sy aac een nA Vii OV (SEAL) eee id i] clared ,11€ “ > Davids Z1iie€ Vaviason to be her of us, Wo withesses ) +" In the “uperior Court, Before ie Will of Azilee Davidson, Deceased. 1 and The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will an : > | ~ ete a ; a i : ° 26 -@ + 1 ] + } , it of Azilee Davidson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk ol ners ( > ’ : _s T oom - 9 ee - nT ’ no . . \ . 8 n } v perior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina,by Frank Davidson, the executor o rein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and xamination of Lillie Norket and Margaret Patterson, the subscribing witnases there- as follows: JAROLINA,IREDELL COUNTY. Lillie Norket and Margaret Patterson being duly sworn, depose and say, and ach for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said t of Azilee aper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testamen \e £ e ‘ } _ " a : i * . s € Davidson, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and ne : i a : : ; - i and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Azilee David a6 oz } nae . ¥ . . - S avidson deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Azilee Davidson wae, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Lillie E. Norket Margaret Patterson Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this llth day of July ,1947¢ C. G. Smith erk Superior Court Iredell , County. } “rIIVNON tnereupon a2 i every / . (COoOnVLINUcda is is a codicil to my L@y N.C.) ] + I will the $1000.00 bond th son and my beloved nephew, ti until he is twenty-one year old. hiade & signed this day- ’ wit Uli Second the hisses Lawson, to my beloved nephey grand son, of my own grand father, of the original a cdi ’ was NORTH CARC JA In Tr oT INT Before th 20h OU Ll ac ibscribing witnesses, A paper writing, witout si icil to the last will and testament of Azilee Davidson decease - , + AY } ° am i; nd probate in open Court by Frank Davidson the execuvor therein named; and thereupon proved by the oath and exaiination of Mary S. farman , vi . - p e aft his deé th . ind it codicil was found among the valuable papers and effects after 1s leath . $s wnte Le : . ly . mnete and cre Lit Le is further proved by the oath and examination of three compe’ nt Witnesses, to-wit: Lillie Norket, Margaret Patterson and C. D. Stevenson, are ; ; : in hit avidsor having often seen are acquainted with the handwriting of the sala Azilee Daviason, h » said A: e Davidson subscribed er write, and verily believe that the name of the said Azilee ! is in the , nar l of - to the said codicil, and the said will itself, and every part thereol, And it is further proved by ts evidence handwrit ing of the said Azilee Davidson. et eo . three bast mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriti h- e t 9 é I S andwritinys is Senerally to the acquaintances of the said Azilee Davidson. Mary 5. Tarman (SE Lillie E. Norket (sR arcarat o ‘argaret Patterson ee UeU. otevenson Severally sworn t subscrit 1 me, this the llth omith ouperior Court 7 lered adjudged by the Court th } nat : 13 : > } 4 » + = 7% - hereof, a codicil to thedast will and testament he forefoing examination and this Vv 19L9. ily, A.D., 1S C. G. Smith ; ; — Clerk superior vourt \ROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. of sound mind, I >. Lipe, of the aforesaid county and state, being ae declare this . . . . ale a idering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make ana Will and Testament: P ; : hody lecent Miv Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my boay 4 aee , : ae tu eral burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all fun an . ‘ ‘s e ni a come expenses together with all my just debts, out of the first money* which may into his hands belonging to my Estate. i all of my seCOlD: I give and devise to my Nephew, EDWARD RAY LIPs ; : Vicker and real Estate- about 3l acres which Joins Turner Overcash, Jim Brawley; Vi ; f m others, in Fallstown township, in said state and county, and any and allof my niture, money? yersonal property;Stocks, Bonds, Farm tools, household and kitchen fur etc. wful gxecutor TIIRD. I hereby constitute and appoint Paul D. Lipe ™Y la according to all intents and purposes, to execute this my will and testament, a ' veof-"* the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause there ; ana the Will. oz paper-writing ament of ve Ve Lipe rior Court therein named, and thereupon ¢ ar try »rOwn 8B. Brown and _ anc 4e poses aria writing now shown him, purporting and that he saw him execute 94 ¢ _-« + . . le e . - @2iiiant al ssted it in tne - - 4y sf 4 ie 2ime oO1 4 and disposing memory. rally subscribed and sworn thereupon it is considered and ada I no ‘ : » 1 ae uf al j est unent paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and t ; i rn maening examination deceased, and it oi ordered that the same yrecoing wo Certificat ticatea, be recorded and filed. This 2th day of July,1949. ub? @ order oy him so that the purchaser may have a Ri wae way sealed, mither to be her last Will and in user presence, and in aS witnesses, same, and every are , "ee “417 VOking all eretofore > Ower ane yonnate f I any property, 1t may be necessary to sell in order to settle my rivate sale, for cash or upon terms approved by hin, + } - ale . f° and to take all necessary conveyances and transfers rood title to any be required of my Executor, argaret Dotson Gaither, do hereunto set said t hiargarete Dotson Gaither (SEAL) published and declared by the said j.rs. Margaret Dotson and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request, the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names John A. Scott Hessie Blankenship paper-Ww now shown Largaret Yotson Gaither, and that they tnat affiant attest and largaret Dotson Gaither dece: Jotson Gaither was, in severally subscribed and sworn to } AS Cons +} S11, . Mma thnereupypon it paperewriting and every part thereof and it is order: certificate, be record r of July,19h9. Ue oa Yr mit ee een ree aaapayens pene OU perior 1) AA y ia + 4 ar P e +. } PAY -_4 —~ ~ ° | - ‘“ ans, of the aforesaid county and state the uncertainty of my earhtly existence, d IT direct ,xecutor, hereinafter named, to sell all my real bonds that I may have and collect my life insurance and any micht have at the time of my death am out of further sickness out above set out. Il further to my friend, Mrs. Addie lic wristwatch, my address being 419 North l.cDowel Street, roods to my wood Byers, and my { livigaed ween them, - : : : i ae } °£ gzhare hy any Fourth: ifter paying out tne expenses above enumerated, if there by an y ’ m ney T : ; 1 he divided to my estate, then I direct that the same Si 11 be dividec y between +, Linwood Byers, niece, Sarah Catherine Alexander. ms oO , . : 7 1 Pewniitma f }. SvV- Fifth: I hereby constitute and appoint Mr. “oy le Troutman of loores North Carolina, the ae, and every part and clause thereof according to the , . - som : eg ‘ r wills heretofore wie--hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all otier wills he . : . rare: ~ eet my hand and In witness whereof, I, the said Ada leans, do hereunto set my seal, this the 24th day of June,1949. sro aT Ada Means_ (SEAL) Pal tn neal : | » her last Will Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Ada Means to be her las and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence (and oe : a -2e } »yeto. in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names as witnesses tie etta J. Pinkston zetta J. Pinkston — Eloise Murray williams named, . . “ sn ” \Y avila Va +} thereto, ~ Smee tor nimse “ ee el ry ro >Pewrivslll a of sound mind severally subscribed Y Allu And thereupon it is consi paper-wfiting and every part thereof deceased, apd it is ordered that the certificate, be recorded and filed. This 30 day of July,1949. mindf & the nant a4 om 3 mindful of the uncer tainty of life imple will that at my de ‘2 he] , v4 1 Hol} beloved wife, Sue Holland agesires at a+ ances ubscribed bef It is theref : ws : a therefor » considered and adjudi writing, and every nar \ ‘ ' 4 6, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of © stevenson, deceased, and the 5 ; ’ sed, and the same with the foregoing examination and this are ordered to be recorded and filed = > [his the 19 day of August,A.D., 1949. ‘ore me, this the 19 day of ath all of my Stevenson to any time otevenson. mentioned witnesses, tha ae , of the said C. Dor lariemna Henley Mary Helen Galbreath Bernice McJunkin Sue H, JjJtevenson sugust, ’ C. G. Smith Slerk ouperior Court IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK. ced by the Court that the said Donald certificate C. Ge Smith eee Tierk Superior Court e property both real an to my son Guy D. Ward after my burial expenses is paid the balance I also hereby appoint my son Gu will and testament. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY A paper writing, without subscribir last will and testament of J. T. Ward, deceased Court by Guy D. Ward the executor therein na oath and examination of Guy D. ‘ard, that the papers and effects ( lodges in the lock box it is further proved by the oath and examination witnesses, to-wit: R. M. Lazenby and L. L. Green, bhi the handwriting of the said J. T. Ward, havin; often seen him subscribed t believe that the name of the said J, T. Ward said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting further And it is/proved by the evidence of the three last mention¢ aintanc said handwriting is generally known to the acq Guy D. & Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this tne - — veptember, A.D., 1949. C. G. Smith a. i Uier superior ,ourt NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, mn IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE TiS CLERK ged by the ourt oi a the gaid paper it is therefore, considered and adjudg t e Said pa) Fament of es te Ward, writing, and every part thereof, is tie last will and tes {nation am a . ‘ } en ‘ficate are deceased, and the same with the foregoing exam this certificate 4 ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 20th day of September A.3, 1949. C, Gee Smith “Yerk Superior Court Kam se aie ae Ne aie De ie ae oe me Asz No. 3410 NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT IREDELL COUNTY. OF : We rea Af Be eek eer In the Matter of the Will of Dallas A. Alexander, Deceased. DALLAS A. ALEXANDER The paper-writihg hereto attaciea and purporting to be the last will and Re testament of Dallas A. Alexander, deceased, is exwiibited before the undersigned I, Dallas A. Alexander, of Iredell County, North Carolina, being of sound Clerk of the Yuperior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by irs. Virginia Ruth and disposing mind and memory, and not acting under duress, menance, fraud or undue Alexander, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof influence of any person whatever, do make, publish, and declare this My Last will is taken by the oath and examination of Harry A. Alexander and Jd. kK, Pope, the and Testamnt:- subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: First: I hereby direct my executrix hereinafter named to pay all of ny | NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my demise as can be lawfully and Harry A. Alexander and J. R. Pope being duly sworn, depose and say, and conveniently done. each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said Second: I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of my property, whether paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of real, personal, or mixed, of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate, which I may Dallas A. Alexander, and that he saw him execute thi: writin; last will an possess at the time of my death, or to which I may be entitled to dispose of by testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request ol] Will, including therein my entire undivided interest in certain real property Dallas A. Alexander deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Dallas A. located in Lemley Township, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and listed for Alexander was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and iisposing memory. taxation purposes in the name of Alice Alexander, Bona Alexander, Irene Alexander Harry Ao Arexander -— and Dallas Alexander, to my beloved wife, Virginia Ruth Alexander, absolutely 7% J. Re Pope and in fee simple. j Severally subscribed ami sworn to before me, t is 22 day of september,19h9. Third: I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife, Virginia Ruth f Stock suseetor Coure Alexander, the executrix of this, My Last Will and Testament, and do hereby revoke ENOSEAS SONY ¢ all former Wills and Codicils to Wills by me heretofore made. And thereupon it is considered and adjuiged by the Court that ane on In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 22 paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Dallas 4. November, 194.8. Alexander, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination Dalias A. Alexander (Seal) and this certificate, be recorded an filed. at the date The foregoing instrument, consisting of one page only, was, This 22 day of September, 1949. in >. Geomith : --- thereof, by Dallas A. é i n our presence and Pep or Cour ss » by De Alexander, the maker thereof, signed i Pp ‘Terk Superior court of the presence of each of us, and at the time of his subscribing said instrument Iredel 1 County. esence and in the he declared that it was his Will, and at his request and in his pr a ua canta el data : presence of each of us, wa have subscribed our named as witnesses thereto. Harry A, Alexander Katharine B, Alexander Je Re. Pope Val? aide Bos I8Ss NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR courts North Carolina IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. Iredell County. In the Matter of D. J. Cook, deceased. I, D. J. Cook, of the above county and state, being of sound mind but The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will knowing the uncertainty of life, do make and declare this to be my last will anq ai and testament of D. J.Cook deceased, is exhibited before tiie undersigned Clerk of testament. the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolin, by Mrs. Dlsie Cook Lytle, Ls the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken My executor hereinafter names shall give my body a decent burial, by the oath and examination ofC. M. Deaton and S. H. Price, the subscribing suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses, witnesses thereto, as follows: together with all of my just debt, if any, out of the first money that shall come NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNT into her hands out of my estate. C. M. Deaton and S. H. Price, being duly sworn, depose and say, and each il. for himself deposes ahd says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- I give, bequeath and devise to my daughter, Elsie Cook Lytle, all of writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of D. J. Cook, the property, both real and personal, that 1 may have at my death, with this and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that request that she use it as she shall see fit in educating her children, or so affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Db. J. Vook, deceased; much of it as may be necessary. and that at the time of its execution said D. J.Cook was, in affiant's opinion, Tit. of sound mind and disposing memory. I hereby constitute and appoiht my daughter Mrs. Elsie Cook Lytle my S. H. Price aes: lawful executrix, without bonds, to execute this may last will andtestament, and * C, UM, Deaton every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all Bs Severally subscribed and swoia to before me, this end day of geptember, other wills by me heretofore made. | 1949. C -omith aw C Witness my hand and seal this the 26th day of April 1948. . G Clerk Superior Court D. J. Cook (SEAL) d Iredell County. k, to be And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said D. J. Coo his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as &@ witnass * S. H. Price WITNESS De he Fister paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and tedtament of D. J. Cook, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2nd day of September, 1949. C. G. Smith @lerk Superior Court of lredell County. PN aR ale aig a aie aie aK ae aie aie afc ale Be ak 9] 2K 26 aK aK Me ate ajc aie aie he ae Me aie aie 2/6 Ae 26 Ie 2 ae He aye aie Ie iC Ik BK 26 2 ee eS EN T Se S No. 3412 Transcript of Will of Orah Morrison and Ella Morrison: I, Orah Morrison do will my share of our home place to my sisters, Ida and Ella Morrison. Said place consisting d@ 54 acres more or less, to have and to hold as long as they live, and at their deaths to my brother W.E. Morrison Orah Morrison Witness: Ida Morrison Hlla Morrison I, Orah Morrison do will my share in the J. Calvin Morrison estate consist- ing of (75) seventy-five acres more or less to my brother Walter N. Morrison. Orah Morrison Witness: Ida Morrison Ella Morrison N- } (V- Sane } : ripe Carolina, In the Superior Court Alexander County. Before the Clerk. In the matter of the will ) of Orah Morrison,deceased. ) A paper-writing hereto attached, and purporting to be the last will and testament Orah Morrison, deceased, bearing date of __ 19 __s is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, by Walter N. Morrison, devisee therein named, and thereupon the following proof is taken by the oath and examination of W. E,. Morrison that Ida Morrison, one of the subscrib- ing witnesses thereto is dead, and that it is also proved by the oath and e xamina- tion of Mary Archie Morrison, that Ella Morrison the other subscribing witess thereto, is also dead, and it is further proved by the oath arm examination f the said W. E. Morrison, that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Ida Morrison, having often seen her write, and that the name of the said Ida Morrison, subscribed as witness to the said will, is in the genuine handwrit ing of the said Ida Morrison; that it is also proved by the oath and examination of Mary iting of the said Archie Morrison, that she is well acquainted with the handwr o the said Ella Morrison, and that the name of the said Ella Morrison subscribed t orrison, and that will as a witness, is the genuine handwriting of the said Ella she knows this from the fact that she has often seen her write. And that 4t a. further proved by the oath and examination of W. Z. Morrison that he is well e testator therein acquainted with the nandwriting of the said Orah Morrison, th named, having often seen her write, and that the name of the said Orah Morrison subscribed to the said will, is in the genuine handwriting of the said Orah Morrison 3 . BB rrison ah. Mary Archie Morrison BW. Ze Morrison Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this te 23 day of June, 1947. o C. E. Beam, _ My Commission expires Bao1 5-48. And thereupon it is ordered and adjudged by the court that the said writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Orah Morriso: deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination an certificate, be recorded am filed. This 25 day of June, 1947. I, Ejla Morrison do will my share of our home place consistin more or less to sisters Orah and Ida Morrison to have and hold a live and at their deaths to my brother W. E. Morrison. I, Ella Morrison do will my share of the J. Calvin Morrison « sisting of 75 acres more or less to my brother Walter i. orrison. Feb. 12, 1926. Ella Morrison | Witness: W-Ella Morrison Ora, Morrison Orah Morrison Ida Morrison Ida Morrison North Carolina, In the Superior Court Alexander County. before the Clerk In the matter of the will of Ella Morrison, deceased. rting to be the last will and la Morrison, deceased, bearing date of February 12, 1926, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the superia Court of Alexander County, North Carolina, by W. E. Morrison, the beneficiary therein named, and thereupon the proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of W. N. Morrison that Orah Morrison one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, is dead, and it is also proved by the oath and examination of Addie Morrison that Ida Morrison the other subscribing thereto, is also dead. And it is further proved upon the oath and examination of the said W. N. Morrison, that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Orah Morrison, having often seen her write, and that the name of the said Orah oe Morrison, subscribed asa witness to the said will, is the genuine pene ne oid said Orah Morrison; that it is also proved by the oath and exapination ° a Addie Morrison, that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of the sai Rr Morrign, having often seen her write, and that the nai of the said Ida Morrisons, subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the genuane handwriting ° red Ida Morrison, and it is further proved by the oath and examination of Sarah en that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said olla Morrsecte tia therein names, having often seen her write, and that the name aa te Bile Morrison subscribed to said will, is in the genuine handwriting he said & Morrison. A eet hereto attached and purpo testament of £ w. N. Morrison Addie Morrison Sara Morrison Severally subscribed and sworn to before we, this 23 day of June, 1947. And thereupon it is ordered and adj paper-writing and every part thereof is the Las Morrison, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, W and this certificate, be recorded and filed. \ Charlie R. watts This 25 day of June, 1947. =k of the Superior Court. udged by the Court that the said d Testament of Ella aaa. ith the foregoing examination a i i 7 4 Si oe I North Carolina Alexander County The foregoing is a correct transcript of the Will of Or and Ella Morrison, as it is recorded in this Office in Book ad pd page 404 and 405. ah Morrison of Wills, on Witness my hand and Official Seal this the 2nd, of Sept. 1949. Charlie R. Watts Clerk of Superior Court, (Clerk's Seal) NC DIK DY 2YK DEC BI YC AK DHE DYE BS AK DIK BIC Bik Bic DIK AK DI Bie Dik Bix 2} NO CAROLINA COUNTY OF IhHDEL COUNTY. I, Geo. L. Frazier of the aforesaid County and state being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament. First: My Executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses, together with my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into her hands from my estate. Second: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Kathryn Frazier all of my estate of every kind and description and wherever located including both real and personal property. Third; I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Kathryn Frazier, ay 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 all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made, and that the said Executrix shall not be required to give bond. In Witness whereof, I, the said Geo. L. Frazier, do hereunto set BY hand and seal, this the twenty sixth day of June 1934. (Signed) Geo. L. Frazier (SEAL) NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be tie last will and testament of Geo. L.Frazier deceased, is exhibited for probat Court by Kathryn Frazier, t..e executor therein named; and it is thereupc by the oath and examination of R. M. Lazenby, that the valuable papers and effects, lodged in his lock box for And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three com witnesses, to-wit: R. NM. Lazenby and they are acquainted with the handwriting of seen him write, and verily believe that the nam scribed to the said will, and the said will itsel the handwiriting of the said Geo. L. Frazier. evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the erally known to the acquaintances of the said Geo. ke M. Lazenby (SEAL) “lizabeth We Shields(SBAL , Ramse Severally sworn to and subscribed before September, 1949. omith Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, N THE SUPERIO! ‘ IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE OL ; he said It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the i j j am f Geo. Le paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament 0 aminati a is certificate Vrazier, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this 1 are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 19th day of September, A.D., 1949. C, G. Smith ee CLERK SUPERIOR COURT. she aie aie Hie 2K Hk We Bis Be TK BR IK IK AE BA Be Be a AK " Mooresville, N. Cc March 25 1938 As life is uncertain I deem it my duty to leave a statement to serve as will in case of my death before having a will legally drawn up. This statement to designate how I wish my personal property and real estate to be divided between my five children at my death. iy real estate consists of home cofner of Charlotte St and McLelland Ave with adjoining land-Lot purchased from Dr. Stepenon estate. House and lot containing acre of ground- more or less- on opposite corner from home house and lot- One fourth -1/4 interest in Reid Farm- This purchased by me from Gibbon Moore- Lardner Moore Shannonis onepfourth-1/4, interest in Reid Farm purchased by me. Lardner's Jonn's and Gibbon's interest bought by me in their Charlotte property- This an undivided interest going to them (from their grandfather's Moore estate. I hold deeds for the three above shares- paid $2,500 a share. Each of the above Charlotte Store shares is to revert back to the three heirssLardner John and Gibbon- with this stipulation- They cannot sell any one of the three skres unless to sister or brother and at any one heirs death their interest is to revert to their heirs- in blood- In case of death and no blood heirs their interest then is to go equally to remaining sister and brothers. I will in fee simple home and adjoining land and lots to be divided-or sold when thought to be the proper time to realize more for same, and agreed upon by heirs- to be divided or proceeds from sale of same. This to be divided equally- between the five children, after all debts of estate are settled- Four room cottage and lot to be divided or sold, myjlock be found and an equal division made between the five children- In/Box at bank will be Gov. or Treasury Bonds Registered bonds in name of Mrs. Maggie W. Moore~ Mrs. Margaret Ann White Moore- $11000.500 Eleven thousand five hundred. At this date in all March 25, 1938. Mooresville Cotton Mill stock- 97 shares- more or less. First N. Bank of Mooresville stock- 5 shares -preferred 5 shares Common Penn. R. R. Stock 10 shares. And United Cigar's Store shaves. Cashion note etc in lock box at bank- At this date Cashion is still due on Farm note $1500.00. March 25- 1938- ‘ It is my desire there will be an equal division of all prop e of the stocks and bonds- Any undivided real- estate being owned by any °F is to invert back five heirs at their death leaving no blood heirs of their own- 11 equally between the remaining sister and brothers- Stocks and bonds one in same way. be nandled No Admr- fee or per cent to be taken by anyone for distribution of any of above real estate or bonds ete going to heirs or by heirs. It is my request tho, any expense going to or trouble taken by anyone- 3 and lawyer fee- or admr fee- if one be desired or necessary- shall be paid a fair just price for their services. I appoint or ask that my brother Will White apt as necessary= Or general advisor with the children- Mr Turlington legal advisor- The above is just- and fair as I can see, to each one of my children- Hoping each child will appreciate, my efforts and feel taking all things into consideration. House-hold and personal things to be divided set 7 ten China- This is to go to Anne shannon- |; Signed- Margaret Whit I appoint as Executrix ami Executors of my esta property at my death, my four living children jointly- Moore, Wilson Moore and James A, Moore. Margaret White Moore. 1947 o 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 (Mrs) Margaret White Moore, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by J. W. Moore, et al, the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of J W Moore, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, lodged in her lock box, in First National Bank for safe keeping) after his death. And it is furtier proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: C. E. Pharr, Robert A While and Fred H, Deaton, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Margaret White Moore, having often seen him write, and verily belive that the name of the said Margaret White Moore, subscribed to the said will, and th said will, itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Margaret White Moore.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 Margaret White Moore J, W. Moore (Seal) C, B. Pharr (Seal) Robert A. White (Seal) Fred BH. Deaton (Seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 26 d A.D., 1949. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT : } ’ iy A" PONYTT A\TTRIM rrr wneee ae >t "| f Oy, vy) TY ‘ > IREDELL COUNT ° BEFORE THE .y reine VOT Fs t is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the Said p writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of (urs) Marg White Moore, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this cate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 26 day of September, A.D., 1949. C, G, Smith Glerk Superior Court. ME AE De DYE ME DYE D]x DIK DIS IC A]K DIS AY BIS D|S DIS SIS AK AK AK IE 2) 5 24S DS TIC AE DK 2k 3K AK 3K OK 3K OK 2 No. 3415 MY LAST WILL To my dear children, this is my last will, and I hope it will seam fair to all, I nave done it in love for all. I want Charles to handle my few affairs for me and be the executor, as I have been with him more then the others, itis my wish that the four (4) shares of Pomona Lerra Cotton Qmpany Stock shall go to Charks, now living inStatesville, W. C . I am doing this at the suggestion of my brother Will, (W.C. Boren) who thinks the stock should not be divided, and wants it kept in the family. All the rest of my estateis some building and Loan in the Gate City Postal Building and Loan in Greensboro, N. C., Some United/States Stamps or certificates, , soman ith and a little money deposited in a bank known to Charles he is also acquainted wit o ash and Savings Stamps and building and loan, I want Charles to change this into cash after all debts are paid, and, I want it divided equally between, Archie, Hargrov®, Mary, Eva, David, Joe Wade, Annie Mae. Any other will I have made is void. May the Lord bless and keep each one of you, is my prayer. September 12th,1945 Mollie Boren Bowles sry : * . Sa, rat > "4 AYS \\ IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, NORTH CAROLINA, AY vy IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Mrs. Mollie Boren Bowles, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Charles P. Bowles, the executor therein named; and it is there- oved by the oath and examination of Charles P. Bowles. that the said will upon pr was lodged in the hand of Cecil A. Boren, Sr. for safe keeping) after his death, ¢ > And it is further proved by the Oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: R. M. Lazenby, L. L. Green and Mrs. habel L. Bristol, that they are acq ainted with the handwriting of the said Mollie Boren Bowles, having 5 : . } am ; he sai } 14 Roren often seen him write, and verily believe that the name of the said Mollie Boren } : : : ‘ 4 . and yu . } “nt Bowles subscribed to the seid will, and the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Mollie Boren Bowles. 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 Mollie Boren Bowles. Chas. P. Bowles, (SAL) Re M. Lazenb ___ (SEAL) abel L. Bristol (HAL) L. L. Green (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 21 day of September, A.D., 1949. C. G. Smith i Clerk Superior Court. NORTH CAROLINA, In the guperior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper- irse M » Boren writing,and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Mrs. Nollie ! i i is tificate Bowles, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this cert: are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 21 day of September, A.D., 1949. C. G. Smith = Terk Superior Court ale lite Se ses se se ste se pea se see ee eae a A He ARN AA A MIA AAR TR ATT No. 34,16 WILL OF A, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF IREDELL. I, A. A. TURNER of the aforesaid Count} Stat ‘ 1 » Aci Ae LUMNEN, said County and State, do make this my as \ TL h TT Tr. TA iENT Lk 2 Ale dl * ee : Eis ‘ last WILL AND Total [, hereby revoking all wills and testamentary dispostions heretofore made by me. FIRST: I desire and direct that all of my debts, funeral and testamentary expenses shall, in the first place be paid out of the first moneys which may come into the hands of my Executor hereinafter named. SECOND: To Alfred T. Clifford, Louise Clifford, am James H. Clifford, the children of my sister, Blanche Turner Clifford, 1 devise and bequeath all the shares of stock in the Statesville Flour Mill which I now own, or may own at the time of my death, to be divided equally between them. THIRD: To my sister, Blanche Turner Clifford, I devise and bequeath all of the rest of my property, personal and mixed and real estate, which now ow or may owm at the time of my death, to be hers in fee simple, and in case she should jie before I do, I leave the rest of my property, personal and mixed and real estate, which I now ow or may own at the time of my death, to her children, Alfred T. 3lifford Louise Clifford, and James H. Clifford, to be equally divided between vhem, share and share alike. A. A. Turner Fourth: I hereby constitute and appoint Alfred T. Clifford, My Executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last WILL AND TESTAMENT according to the time intent and meaning of the same, and I direct that he as my Executor shall be exempt from giving any surety or sureties upon his official bond. + le st IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my °° co the VILL AND TESTAMENT contained in and writteh upon two sheets of paper, Upon margin of which I have subscribed my name. This the 12th day of April, 1932. Ag Ae Turner_(SEAL) ms j ner to be SIGNED, SEALED and PUBLISHED and DECLARED by the said A. A, Tur 2S n his his last WILL AND TESTAMENT in the presence of us who, at his request and i names 48 presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our witnesses hereto, the day and year last above written. L. W. McKesson Residing at Statesville, N. C. F. C. Culbreth Residing at " By 3. Salley Residing at In the Superior Court-Before t ; 4 io tne wiidi of Ae he Lurner 4 gne her ‘ - aah he paper-writing hereto atta testament o he 4. Turmer, aeceaseda, 15 the Superior Court of Iredell County, North therein named, and thereupon the fol] examination of F. C. Culbreth and witnesses thereto, as follows: nmr CADNTTNA HOR LH VARY Uti i thy Culbreth and L. W. !.acKesson each for himself deposes amd says, that he paper-writing now shown him, purporting to A. Turner, and that ne saw him execute thi A . ment, and that affiant attested it in tne pre e A. A. Turner, deceased; and that at the tim in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Severally subscribed and sworn to cy nr 4h /@ ve JM vil ae pe eet TT Clerk ouperior ,ourt Tredeli County. irt that ne @€aia And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by tne vo j I j é d sstanent yf Ae Ae ‘urne!l paper-writing andevery part thereof is tne last will and testament ol furner, } it he soing examination and this deceased, and it is ordered that tne sane, with the foregoing exami i certificate, be recorded and filed. This 15 day of October, 1949. Cc. Ge. Smith Clerk ouperior Court of Iredell County aye see ae ae Ye 2 3 20 2 ME see sa ie Hee ee MRI Me ITI HIE WILL AND TESTAMENT I, J. R. Guffy, being of " i ‘ g of sound mind and disposing A A 5 i) ul ( | & memory do make and declare this my las id . y last will and testament declaring all former wil} g me +S made t lst = wil o on te te * 2 ‘ie ill and bequeath to my son, Henry Guffy, al . | , y, all my farming and farmin s of kind i a g tools of every kind, I will bequeath to my wife . ra » Molly E, Gurr remainder of my personal pr ° fee my personal property of every kind, encluding any , | & é money coming estate after n ae, me ; iste, ite alter my debts are paid, including funeral expense 3 Ses. 2nd . a wi ll and d Sc i se j i t e! iz ( ruil f y ¥ evi 3 in x ee 8 mple oO H P i } l of land. Beginning he Bie ginning at the Big Bell Branch and the middle of the Woodleaf Aa ‘a eat Road i | following the meanderings of said road S.E. to Lynn Moore estate and Keaton Land i oe | : ve Land oe Page's line and with R. H. Page's line to the middle of the Big Bell Branch and with the meanderings and the middle of said Branch to the beginning ea or 35 acres, more or less. : 3 3rd. I will and devise in fee simple to Leon and Joe Guffy the following eased of land. Beginning at the middle of the Woodleaf Road and the Middle of the Big Bell Branch the following the meanderings of said road to the Keaton land thence to ®, H. Page's corner and with R. H. Page's line to Leon Guffy's line am with Leon Guify's line to the middle of the Big Bell Branch and with the Middle of said branch following its meanderings to the middle of the Woodleaf Road the beginning. Containing about 70 or 80 acres more or less. 4th. I will and devise to Molly E. Guffy a life estate for her support, the following bounty of land. Beginning at the middle of the Big Bell Branch and following the said branch from R. H. Page's line on the South and with the meanderings of said branch to the line of Leon Guffy on the north all of my land north of said Big Pell Branch, and adjoining the lands of Leon Guffy, J. V. Niblock & R. H Page and containing about 65 or 75 acres more or les. 5th. At the death of Molly E. Guffy I will and devise this land the above life estate to my wife as follows: lst. To Henry Guffy I will and devise the following: Beginning at the Mod oddle of the Big Bell Branch and the middle of the Woodleaf Road and adjoining the land nds heretofore willed to Henry Guffy and/follow the middle and the meanderings of en foll- ‘ 4. } said road N W to the farm road at the orchard near the barn and house and th ows ; ing the middle of this road N East to Leon Guffy's line thence with his line West ‘to JV 0 Niblock line and with J. V, Niblock line and R H Page to the Big Bel? meee d and with the middle of said branch Henry Guffy's line to the beginning. 2nd 1 will and devi vise to Leon Guffy and Joe Guffy the remainder of the land willed and devised to my wife f ' or her support during her life time and describes as follows: Beginning at the Middle of the Big Bell Branch and the Middle « Road and running N W following the meanderings of the Woodleaf Road road at the orchard and the line of Henry Guffy and following this road N E to Leon Guffy's line thence with his line to Middle follow the middle and the meanderings of the sai and Woodleaf Road/the beginning. Branch and of the fe 6th. I hereby appoint my son, Henry Guffy, my 1 z 3 ~ “3 - will and ask that he not be required to give bond as This the lst day of March 1943 Signed J R Guffy Seal Signed at the request of said testator and in presence and in the presence of each other. Witness J. E. Scroggs (Seal’ Sade H. Moore (Seal ) John T. Gillespie Seal NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of J. R. Guffy, Deceased. purporting to be the last will and The paper-writing hereto attached and sned Clerk of testament of J. R. Guffy, deceased, is exhibited before the un ersi; the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Henry Guffy, the — therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by tre oath and examination of Wade H. Moore and John T. Gillespie, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Wade H. Moore and John T. Gillespie being duly sworn, depose wr 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 lastwill and testament of this writing as his last will and testa- J. R. Guffy, and that he saw him execute ment, and that affiant attested it in the presence aid at the request of said of its execution said J. R. wade H. Moore "John ¢. Gillespie Henry As Guf fy this 5 day of October, 199. n Guffy, was J. R. Guffy deceased; and that at the time we : in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that th ® said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of J R ~Pvdaill Guffy ’ Deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and t} certificate, be recorded and filed. a This 5 day of October, 1949. Trede i ene, NO.3418 North Carolina Iredell County I, Z. V. Leatherwood, of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby revoke any and all other wills heretofore me by me, and domake and declare ths as my Last Will and Testament. Item I. it is my will and desire that my executor hereinafter named, shall pay all of my just debts, funeral expenses and shall erect a suitable monument at my grave, out of the first moneys coming into his hands. Item II. Subject to the payment of my debts, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, ary E. Leatherwood, all of the personal property that I own at the time of my death, in fee simple and absolutely. Item III. I give and devise unto my nephew, Isgac Leatherwood, all of my real estate that I may own at the time of my death, absolutely and in fee simple. Item Iv. I do hereby constitute and appoint my newphew, lsaac Leatherwood as executor of this my last Will and Testament, with: full power and authority to make such sales as may be necessary of any of my property, either real or personal, 49 y my just debts. either order to carry out the intents and purposes of this will, and to pa He shall have the right to sell any property in his discretion, at any Bale, Public or private and to make, execute and deliver deeds for the same. IN TESTIMONY WiEREOF, I, the said Z. V. Leatherwood have hereunto set ay hand and seal, this the 7th day of March, 1947. v. Leatherwood. (SEAL) y, Leatherwood © t, and in his . o be Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said 2. his Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who at his reques 8. presence, and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names 48 witnesse Robert A. Collier John A, 5 NORTH CAROLINA MNT IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Z. V. Leatherwood, The paper-writing hereto attached and testamt of Z. V. Leatherwood, deceased, is ex of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, executor therein named, and thereupon the following T oath and examination of Robert A. Collier and John thereto, as follows: NORTH CARULINA, IREDELL CUUNTY. Robert A. Collier and John A. Scott being duly s each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribin paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last wil Z. Ve. Leatherwood, and that he saw him execute this writing testauent, and that affiant attested it in the presence and a Z. V. Leatherwood, deceased; and that at the time ol wood, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind am Severally subscribed and sworn to before _—- —--—- el yurt irea And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Sourt that tne paper-writing andevery part thereof is the last will and testament ' . , es} vn anwar i Ye v minati ’ Leatherwood, deceased, and it is ordered that the same with the foregoing exam ion and this certificate be recorded and filed. This 18 day of October, 1949. G. Smith cctiaatinaatinimmib 7 “7 — — terk Superior court oF redell County. Ne she oie He aie aie she sie oie ie ae ix He sie Mee ies ounty 9 No. 3419 mT \™ br] PROOr UF WILL uUAMWRRTAUMNT HAMBRIGH y PROOF OF LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT : 9 T R a” AT a ae | a cvtaes © a F CLEMENT W. HAMBRIGHT 5 0 DAT AAmE DC BASED ° q This day personally appeared in open Court, A. H. Steger, who being duly ? sworn as a witness in the above entitled matter, and examined on behalf of the » z applicant to prove said will, says, I was well acquainted with Clement W. Hambright oP Ve during his lifetime; I knew the above decedent for about 14 years before > signature of said deceased to the instryment now shown to me and for probate as iis last Will and Testament, end bearing date September 8th ’ in the year A.D. 1917, was made by the deceased at San Ange exas, in presence of Steger and Joe F. Webb, the other subscribing witness; all of said over the age of fouteen years. At the time of the making of said testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory, and he declared the so made by him to be his Last Will and Testament, and I thereupon signed é s, together with Joe F. webb at the recquest of the said Testator, 945 + > a witness, presence and in the presence of each other. The said deceased at the time of 1 : o * 3 . / 4 Aaa : r ’ " + the executing of said instrument was Lo years of age and residead in Tom Green County, the sagd Clement \. Hambright departed this life on the 26th day of August, ‘a. < 2% . ee eee bad a 1922 abovt five years after making saic Will, without having revoked game so I know or believe. A. H. Steger. : 4 923 in Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of January, A.D. 1923 open Court . ’ Jas. B. Keating, CountyClerk (SEAL) Tom Green County. k, Filed 16th January,A.D. 1923, Jas. B. Keating, County Cler Tom Green County, Texas. No. 1018 rr mon my at rl Bolalid ve ° _ rn fas ia aad 5 7 . rm { CLEMENT tle noni? TT) DREULAG LY ° 1 mpyic OP ee re Vv : .* * KNOW ALL oer LDOPRNM 10M GAs That I, Clement, W. Hambright, of and disposed mind and memory, do make and +, revoking any and all wills heretofore made 4 ae I will that all of my practicable. It is my will that my stepmothers, N. C., be permitted to occupy my home in said Moore: lives or as long as she elects so do do. But incase the said irs. iiebecca stead, then my executors hereinafter named property and handle the same in the manner they do hereafter set out. > /* It is my will that my executors hereinafter named as soon aiter my j 1 “7a \f ArOD 4 (eS f as possible, collect all debts due my estate and take Caarge OF properties ol secu! ities estate and invest the same in the best interest bearing that the income from said properties be by my executors used for tue Supp ‘ : i fotim P my said daurit maintenance of my daughter, Louise Hambright, during the lifetime of my said daupgit ex That upon the death of my said daughter that said income be used for the support That upon the , , w oC and maintenance of my sister, Mrs. A. M. Adams of Mooresville, Ne. vs 7 > , A oe ‘ } 7) wil} he al of death of both my daughter and the said Mrs. A. M. Adams, it is my Wiis that all o my property west in fee simple and be immediately delivered to the Methodist Episcopal Church South, of Mooresville, N. ©. to be used by the officers of said church in paying any indebtedness that may be against said chureh or in making such as they may see fit, it not being my improvements and furnisings of said church intention that any of my property shall pass in fee simple to either my daughter or fore ny sister, but only the income to be used for the time and in the manner heretoto set out. Le f mv aetatea and wtf f a r saa = +} . -# deat of my estate, and if for any reason either of my executors hereinafter hii ne is not living or fails or refu¢es rlifs the y to qualify, then I hereby authorize amd other executor hereinafter named to act alone. 5. 2 I hereby nominate and appoint my friends S, Clat 3 Wilitlams of Winston Saiem, N. C., Aiex Coliine of Sa re Tex¢ an aware » Ne aoa Collins of San Angelo, Texas, as executors ana request that no bond be required and that no action be taken by the Probate Cout other than the probating of this will and the return of an inventory and appraisement, Signed at San Angelo, Texas, this the6th day of September, A.D. 1917 in ice of Joe F. Webb and A. H. Steger witnesses who have witesses my Signature at my request. Clement W, Hambright, Testator, The above instrument was now here prescribed by Clement 4. Hambright, Testator, in our presence, amlwe, at his request and in his presence sign our names herewith as attesting witnesses. Joe *, Webb A. H. Steger Filed December 7th, 1922 Jas. B. Keating, County Clerk, Tom Green County, Texas. ORDER PROBATING WILLL No. 1018 ESTATE OF CLEMENT W. HAMBRIGHT, | IN COUNTY COURT, TOM GREEN CUUNTY, TEAaS. DECEASED. i JANUARY TERM, A.D. 1923 On this the 16th day of January, A.D. 1923, a day of the above mentioned . nies f term of Court, for hearing probate matters, ame on to be heard the application © ‘ 1 “cs - ioht Alex Collins, for probate of the Jast Willand Testament of Clement W. Hambrig™, i ed deceased, now produced in Court, and the evidence a statement of which is fil the in this case, being heard and fully considered by the Court, it appearing 6° th Court that Citation thereof has been duly made in the manner and for the 1ené ‘ » said of time required by law, to which no objection has been made and that the 54 at he is ill other Alex Collins is named ami appointed to said Will Executor thereof and th not disqualified by law, and it further appearing to the Court that said W directs that no bond or security be requirfed of said Executor and that n° : te than action shall be had in the County Court in the administration of said esta praisement of said to prove and record said Will and to return an inventory and ap estate and list of claims, t+ that said It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Cour filed hereia Last Will and Testament of the Said Clement W. Hambright, deceased, , Jecember 7th, 1922 and now produced in record and tne testiniony hall be recorded It is further ordered by tiie Court said Alex Vollins without bor no other action shall be to return an inventory sims into this Court, after which thi docket hereof. And it further appearing to tlhe are citizens of Tom Green County, gaid estate, it is therefore ordered that they o1 appointed to appraise the estate, both real Hanright, deceased. ian te LMAAD, SF TOM GREEN. I i : I, Emmett Keating, Clrk County Vourt, Tom certify that the above and foregoing are true and co RDER PRO! NG WILL Im Cause No. lol8, Estate of Clement wW. Hambright, Deceased, file in this office, and of record in Vol. K. Pages of Tom Green County, Texas. SIVEN UNDER iY HAND AND SEAL 1949, By Mariwell Paulte, Deputy reen rre at . . sreen County, Ser Rail dis jek ee THE STATE OF TRAAS SAITTY nm me pi iets VUUNLT OF TOM GREEN T T. Cnr ine 9 ; “, ++ vs Curtpinger, Sole Judge of the County Court of 7 tate of Tex it) o+ Tom Green County Sta , Texas and he ] sidi . cee eee 73 t 1@ Presiding Judge of said vourt, do hereby oq if ’ Me Pedy certify that cmmett Keating, whose signaty i “ving, whose signature ig &ppended to the abo ve and f o4 and foregoing Certificate . 3 is, and was at the time of signing the ea x i & & &NeE Same Cle rk of 3s td oc . dé 1 + ee , vaid Court, and legally Liirus 77 2d ith I > < c A “ y > er f a PuUe ¥ 4 walt? MUSSeESS 1 ALI . Sto ot the eco S a d f } Y . t ¥ { t e oO se lon n cu t Qa rec: rd anc i es 3 ©¢ ro ~~ c th »O hi ‘ ° and ni P Ss Signature thereto appended is genuine, and that Said attest tion i a oad i “Lat: mm i i due form, @ dy © dl mM ha 4 d it S f , exXa Ss } i t o < Vv + y a an AN elo 4 Aa G h < h k in = 74#%€ hi s O Ue r oO , , e ay ae cto e 9400.16 ~797 0 I. J. Curtisincer vounty Judge of Tor Green vounty, Texas . rea LisA Ao OREEN GnsEN tT Emmett Keating, Clerk County Court, Tom Green County, Texas, do hereby certify that I, gy, Curtsinger, whose signature is appended to the above and foregoing Certificate, is, and WaS, at the time of Signing the same, Presiding Judge of the vounty Court of Tom Green County, Texas, and is duly commissioned am qualified, and n’8 signature thereto appended is genuine, and that said attestation is in due form, Given under my hand and Seal of office, at San Angelo, Texas, this the 18th day of October, A.D. 1949, Emmett Keating Clerk County Court,Tom Green County, Texa®. ac ys be >'c de dc yc y'c te ate ah, ie nlin alt . , a i lin lh — oe ‘ 5 x PARA ee eet ett Re hee es cee dee Neate sete cesta tek No. he ~ NOR TE ins ‘TY } Li eS United States Government Bonds of t¢} belong to her absolutely and foreve: forth. she is not to receive sai the age of twenty-one years, and unti Jeff Rash, my son, as her guardian have, i hereby authorize thie dispose of said bonds before maturity for the best interest of said ward, therefor for her as her guardian. 4. Iwill, give, devise and benue: whatsoever kind and description, both real absolutely and forever to my seven children, iren, namely, Pear] and Gurney Rash. I hereby constitute and appoint my executor and executrix of this IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said J, his the llth day of October, 1945. Signed, sealed, published and declared St will and testament in the presence of us, who, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our Te S06 JORTH CAROLINA I . oupppT ; NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERTI IR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. IN the Matter of the will of J. M. Rash, deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and he la ins testament of J. Mh. Rash, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, clerk of ¢) = * ne superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Jeff Rash, tne executor thereiy ‘ 41) named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examinatj ’ 4iNavion of J. G. Lewis, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and of H. &, Lewis as following: EDELL COUNTY: - GC. Lewis, being duly sworn deposes and s ays that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will testament of J. M. Rash and that he saw 9. M. Rash execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said J. M. Rash, deceased; and at the time of its execution said J. M.Rash 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 E Lewis is now dead. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 22 day of October,1949. C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court of Tredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mariemma Henley, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is well acquainted with the handwriting of H E Lewis, ome of the subscribing witness to the paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J. he Rash, deceased, ° him which is hereto attached, dated the 11 day of October, 1945, having often —_ will aid write, and that the name of the said H E Lewis subscribed as a witness to ® id is in the genuine handwriting of the said H E Lewis. Mariemma Henley .-_--_——-—" Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 22 day of October, 1949+ >, G. Smith C, GO. Smith oar t the said M, Rash, And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court tha paper writing anievery part thereof is the last will and testament of Je ; and this deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination certificate, be recorded and filed, This 24 day of October, 1949. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Je Ae Knox, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted sie with the handwriting of J. WM. Rash, deceased, whose will the attached paper- writing, dated the llth day of October, 1945, purports to be, having often seen oF him write, and that the name of the said J. MM. Rash, } tne } | J Mo Rash the genuine handwriting of the SA@LQ ce Melladle bscribed an: sworn to before me, this the 14 day of October,1949. Ca Ga Smith ‘lerk Superior Court. hg whe ate ale ate ate ste ste ste ale te se ac ot oc > aie d)< he AA DIK BYR DIK BS DAK YK YS 2A DYE BYE IK BK BK YK AE AS 2 NO. 3421 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF E. W TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This istocertify that I, E. w. Jenkins is tnis day willin H j 30né or , hat he has now, and what he may come estate, Household goods and personal property that he has now, y : ; i fe S sllie Jenkins The above includes in possession of by his death to his wife, Mrs. Mollie Jenkind, . ' , a. due an ote ersonal cash on hand at that time, such as notes and mortgages, insurance al ome? i belongings. In consideration of the above Mollie Jenkins is to see that her husband, os _ I3f6 na he nas the E. W. Jenkins, is properly cared for the remainder of his lite, tn va i phe e is given a nice decent proper care in sickness and medical attention, and that h g é s. i any at that funeral at the end, and that all his just and honest debts, if there be an) ave is marked with a nice monument. time be paid. She is also to see that his ger ; re > rp ww. Jenki Mrs. Mary In consideration of the other four children of &. \. Jenkins, 8 ‘ Rach one is to Wetmore, Walker E. Jenkins, Charlie W. Jenkins, and Mrs. Ruby Bell. ka have fifteen dollars in cash and other valuable considerations. ) lyde De All of the above property, and above contract is to apply to 6ly the property at Jenkins, provided he carries out the contract he is to receive all prop Mrs. Mollie Jenkin's death. Dated at Harmony March 29, 1949. Signed E, W. Jenkins Wit C. B. Reavis Wit J, Wilson Thomas te. I also request that Clyde D. Jenkins acts as executar of my esta NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT . BEFORE Tur erp BL & ink CLERK, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of E, W. Jenkins, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the Lids ike ee and Sstament rE \ “eins 1 si i . phe ‘ ; s 1 testament of KE, W. Jenkins deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of | 1 the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Clyde D. Jenkins the 1S, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the a and examinati of C. B. Reavis d Nils as } le ate vat and examination of U - Reavis and J Wilson Thomas, the Subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: araArmmrr mar rt 4 rt +’ au han wats tOLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. C. B. Reavis and J Wilson Thomas 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 i. W. Jenkins, 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 E. W. Jenkins deceased; am that at the time of its execution said E. W. Jenkins, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. C. B. Reavis J. Wilson Thomas Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 26th day of October,1949. C. G. Smith @ierk 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 E.W, Jenkins, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This 26th day of October,1949. C, G. Smith Cterk Superior Court of Iredell County. BE AE He Die Bk 2K AK DIx DIC DIK ik aie afc ie afe ae a ate atk ale aie alc ak aie ae ake af afc ae ale aie aie ate afc aie sie ate aie ak se ae ak sea me ae ae NOK rex No. 3422 North Carolina. Iredell County. Cast ! maha ~y Hal th iannans and decle his to make, publish and declare tais tc as follows, to-wit: Item l. hiy Executor, hereinafter named, a) 7 . 8) } irst moneys comi} funeral expenses, out of the fir mc : | purpose. 1 specifically authorize 11 E é itanc axes whicl my estate all Estate and Inheritance 1iax hi 1 a oni F J ae . Yar 5 1a upon the United States or the state ol North Carolina, ! ves . sha wees under this will, and same shall not be charged to + Ltem ce 1eVit Subject to the payment of my debts, | tive, remainder of my property, real, personal or mixed, and < wer . arvhelen ’ il F ah Graves and Maryhe two children, Frederick Hann é and share alike, to be theirs absolutely, the chikor represent the parent and take the share the ancestor we fy ri If either of my said children should die, leaving to aa ae an one shall go the surviving one absolutely. Item 3. I hereby constitute and appoint my husband, Le }: aves, this I t \ j ] ] a 7" " + my as rapnu¢t the s ame and every t rt ‘ ‘ an Testament, to execu ve Uv u ‘ according to its true intent and meaning, hereby revoking all other heretofore made. I specifically authorize and empower my said Execu } sa to sel j order any property, eithe personal or real, that it may ve necessary to sell 7 : ‘the order of cour settle my estate, at either public or private sale, without any yraer O04 ce 4 vpon such terms as he may deem best for my estate. I further empower my “*® rey the absolute ds in order to convey tne ; sign all necessary transfers bills of sale or dee ’ ‘oh : a real prope title to any personal property sold and the fee simple title to any sai Executor . sold, I request that no bond be required of my on I into set m re said Edith Hannahs Graves, do hereunto 5S y IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, ti hana) and affix my seal, this January, 197, 1940. puis Edith Hannahs Graves (Sea Edith H. Graves (Seal) gdith Hannahs Graves ty # at her request, and the 3 ished and declered by Signed, sealed, publ bseribe our names f us to be her last will and testament, in the ae ener “do hereto su in her presence, and in the presence of each © ’ as witnesses, NORTH CAROLINA In the $ : IREDELL COUNTY 4© Superior Court Bef a. Vols ly 4 . eLore the Cl ) erk, In the Matter of the Wil? Editr ir n : t Vill of Edith Hannahs Graves, deceased, The paperewriting hereto attached and purporting to bet + © ™ v testament of Edith Hannahs G S.°4 aS j hibi ahs Graves, deceased, is exhibited before the und ersigned ol Che 5 ) rior Cor Oo J , y 2 V 4 Ve ] rede 3 L County Nor n C a j é | @ vo e ou! t ’ we c roli na b } Pr Vv + , “ ° u a es ’ ie executo . ne i ¥ ny . } .¥ } : e executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is ta Lie 2Q a7 aken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and R. A. Collier, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA,IREDELL COUNTY: John A. Scott and Rk. A. Collier being duly sworn, depoe and say, and each for himself deposes ami says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be tne last will and testament of Edith Hannahs Graves, and that he saw her execute this writing as her last will and testament, nd that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Edith Hannahs Graves, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Edith Hannahs Graves was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Re A. Collier John A. Scott Le. M. Graves Severally subscribed ami sworn totefore me, this 3lst day of October,1949, 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 Edith Hannahs Graves, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This jist day of October,1949. C. Ge Suith on ot @terk Superior Court © Iredell County. FEC COICO IOI I AO TOC RIC ae ia ae ae a i sk 2 Ak 2 7 HO At my death I want my husband to ' Genter St & at his death 1 want mj 320 N. because has helped me through NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. A paper-writing without subscribing witt will and testament of (Mrs) Sarah C. Hill, dece: open Court by J. R. Hill, legatee therein at tha oath and examination @¢ J R Hill, t at th papers and effects, after her death. And examination of three competent and credible and C. B. Winberry, that they are acquain Sarah C, Hill, having often seen her write, and verily believe be oe lL itselt seid Sarah C. Hill, subscribed to the said will, and the said will ‘ part thereof, is the handwriting of the said Sarah C. Hill, And ‘t is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting said Sarah C. Hill. J. Re Hal generally known to the acquaintances of the N.C.steele ___ (Seal) Mary Watts _(Seal ) C. B. Winberry (Seal) Severally sworn to and subscribed before me,this the 29 day of November, A.D. 1949. ee ror Court. NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clark It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper last will and testament of rtificate are vi Sarah CHill writing, and every part thereof, is the (urs) Sarah ’ deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this ce Ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 29 day of November,A.D. 1949 « C, G, Smith Tlerk Superaor Court shesete ese ees Re RR ORR MMAR IR AR I AE se ae nak No. 342) North Carolina. Iredell County. I, J. Will Mills, being of sound mind and memory and considering the . le 4 ‘5 r 1 ala ye ‘i . ee " . ie uncertainty a life, do make, declare and publish this my last will and t estament in manner and form as follows; First. I will that my executor hereinafter named pay all funeral and all my j debts. second 1 want all my insurance money divided equally among my Anna Mills, and my five children, Haskel Mills, Katie Lee Mills, Fern Mills, } argaret Mills and Elizabeth Mills. I do not include in the above the 3500.00 insurance in the P. 0. S. of A for it is payable to my wife by the by-laws of the order. Third. 1 will all my household and kitchen furniture to my wife, Anna Fourth. I will my watch, my Browning Automatic shot gun and my pistol ring to my son, Haskel Mills. fifth: I want my wife and any and all of my unmarried daughters who may lesire to do so, to occupy my house and lot on Alexander Street, City of Statesville, as their home so long as my wife lives or remains a widow, and at the death or marriage of my wife Anna Mills, I desire that the said house and lot be sold and the proceeds therefrom to be equally divided among my five children Haskel Mills, Katie Lee Mills, Fern Mills, Margaret Mills and Elizabeth Mills. I appoint my son Haskel Mills, Executor of this will. Witness my hand and seal, this the l0thday of July,1929. Witness: C. Le Murdock Zeb V. Long. te RAaDat Ta) STATE OF NORTH CARULINA IREDELL COUNTY. 4 paper writing, purporting to be 1 ased, i hibited for probate ir Mills, deceased, 15 exhibited I i therein named; and it is thereupon proved by tl + Nilholland that C. Le Murdock one of the subscribing wi ee oo it is a,so proved by the oath and examination of Zeb V. oy + . : Yy A \ + is furth »Y prove | bv witness thereto 1s incompetent. And it er prov \ 3 he is well acquainted with of the said John L. Milholland that he is well acquainted with the said Cc. L. Murdock having often seen himwrite, and that tl ¢.L. Murdock subscribed as a witness to the said is in the said C. L. Murdock, and it is also proved by the oat! Mariemma Henley that she is well acquainted with the handwriting Zeb V. Long, having often seen him write, and that the name of th subscribed as a witness to the said will, is in the handwriting Long. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 5 day of December,194,9. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the } i he las il] and tes paper writing and every part thereof is the last wil ‘it I ‘esoing examin deceased, and it is ordered that tie same, with the forego certificate, be recorded and filed. This the 5 day of December,19)9. Smith a Y SUPeRlOR COUF , ; fe ste te te te ete Het ste we ie Oe He Hee IK IN ie 7, sete se See te eae Se ie ete te Ne Te Me he He RHE Me NI —— _ “o n e s aq e e e g e SE LS SE SR E a — vtatesville, i « Ve Ve June 30, 1939, I, James Ivy Guy, of the State of North Carolina, of the County of Iredell, being of sound mind and knowing the uncertainty of life and eid wisi oe ie uncertainty of death, do herewith and hereby make this my last will and testament; and I do leclare all wills or each will made by me prior to the date of this will tobe now and forever null and void. I do will to my dear wife, Mrs. Edith C. Guy, all my personal and income therefrom, to use for her maintainance and such manner and to such extent as may be necessary for her decent and comfortable living as long as sne may live after my death. 2. Likewise, I do will to the said Mrs. Edith C. Guy, my wife, the income from any and all of my real property, and even the right to sell and to appropriate to her owm use and behoofSuch amount or amounts of my real property may become necessary for her to have a decent and comfortable living, as long she may live without remarrying. 3. Ido will to my son, Carl Odell Guy, the income from and the use of all real property after the right to said real property given by this will shall have passed, by reason of death, from the hands of my aforementioned wife, Mrs. Edith C. Guy, but not the right tosell or to convey any part of portion of such real property; also that, after thedeath of my wife said wife, Mrs. Edith C, Guy, all my remaining personal property shall become the property of my said son Carl Odell Guy, to his only use and hehoof forever. 4. Ido further will that, upon the death of my aforementioned so, Carl aid Odell Guy, all my real property such as shall come into the control of my sal ‘ of son under the terms of this will, shall become the property and possession Church of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, of the Evangelical Luthem whatever er upbuilding wissouri, Ohio, and Uther States to be used by this ai congregation in way and manner may, by the Executor of this will, be deemed best for t! and furtherance of this congregation above mentioned, and pa ) Smith of 5. Ido hereby/herewith appoint my friend, the Rev. vs O, om f his or, in c ase 0. jon may ’ Conover, N. C., or any one whom he may appoint and designate, egat death without such appointment and designation, any ohe whom the congreé tament. choose and and elect, to be the Executor of this my last will and tes 1, this the 30th In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and sea day of June,1939. (Seal) James I. Guy Witnesses: Roy A. Davis Bertha Davis pai sy Gant NORTH CARROLINA REDELL COUNTY. Matter of the Will of James I Guy, Decease The paper-writing hereto attached and of James I Guy, deceased, is exhibited the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Caro therein named, and thereupon the following proof examinition of Daisy Gant Murphy and Roy A. Davis, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Daisy and each for himself deposes yer-writing now shown him, purporting to be the this Janes I. Guy and that he saw him execute friting as NayT Pa} aad that affiant attested it in the presence and at the reques deceased; and that at the time of its execution said vames opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Severally subscribed and sworn to beiore me, And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by paper=-writing and everypart thereof is the last will and testament deceased, and it is ordered that the saue, with the foregoing certificate, be recorded and filed. This 13 day of December,1949. . Ce Ue r Smith she of i i James ation ary Clerk Superior Court o Iredell County. He rig he ae she ae afc aie afc ah alc ae afc aye afc 2 aie afc ae ays 2s 3K 36 hee aie ah ie afc Ng ae EAS AK AK A AR AE OK AR AE OR OR OP OO Rok 3K snerete I Guy © oe A -— No. 3425 NORTH CARROLINA IN ThE SUPERIOR COURT-BEFORE THE CLERK. vtatesvilile, N.C, IREDELL COUNTY. June 30, 1939, | In the Matter of the Will of James I Guy, Deceased. I, James Ivy Guy, of the State of North Carolina, of the Cela on - The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and Iredell, being of sound mind and knowing the uncertainty of life and ‘3 testament of James 1 Guy, deceased, is exhibited before tte undersigned Clerk of and the uncertainty 3 , : “ — ” e e ie ee - ‘ or mn, Ni mits Mesa a see tae re 2 of death, do herewith and hereby make this my last will and the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by C. 0. Smith, the executor ny testament; and I do " cai i 4 r i : ‘ ‘ ‘ - d thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by t declare all wills or each will made by me prior to thedate of this will tobe ee ae ca ee now and forever null and void. examinition of Daisy Gant Murphy and Koy A. Davis, the subscribing witnesses therete Cc 2 Nas ¢ f ob £ ‘eu. { prt 1. I do will to my dear wife, Mrs. Edith C. Guy, all my personal o | “aes | | apt: CAROLINA. IREDELL COUNTY. property, both principal and income therefrom, to use for her maintainance and eo ; : i ; a iurphy and Roy A. Davis being duly sworm lepose and say sa dis uisasdbiatiiceeak simu atlae Daisy Gant Murphy and Roy 1 b g duly vorn, depose and say, a e iia m ‘ a . , o . a eae © eave és : ¢ enh awit h4 y . wa tneaaca £H KFlhie s ny ty comfortable living as long as she may live after my death. and eacn ior himself deposes and says, that ne is a suodscrioin witness to the said %) +) s - 694 natant A per-writing Vv hi ourportine to be the last will and testament of 2. Likewise, I do will to the said Mrs. Edith C. Guy, my wife, the - paperswriting now shom er te ‘eka : . 4 Pe] i : mes Il. G t n hi xecute yriting as his last will and testament income from any and all of my real property, and even the right to sell and to Janes I. Guy and that he saw him execute yriting rine : , ; at affi ested it in the presence and at the request of said James I. Gu} appropriate to her own use and behoofsuch amount or amounts of my real property end that affiant attest 7 : est . Ys ee 7 ‘ - 1 ; aa ceased: an hat at the time of its execution said James 1. Guy, wa: in affiant's as may become necessary for her to have a decent and comfortable living, as long deceased; and that u . . ee ’ ’ 13 ; : ini of sound mind and disposing memory. as she may live without remarrying. opinion, of sound mind and disposing ' . a s * Jaisy Gant Murphy Ss 3. I do will to my son, Carl Odell Guy, the income from and the use of —— 1 eal ‘ . a ' . —— Roy A. Davis mee all real property after the right to said real property given by this will shall S14: = - } j : f S g I sw o before me, this 13th day of December 1%.9. have passed, by reason of death, from the hands of my aforementioned wife, Mrs. Severally subscribed amd sworn to 0e'o0 9 ; : C. G. Smith ; a Edith C. Guy, but not the right tosell or to convey any part of portion of such " CTE SUPERTON Ob ORT ; IREDELL COUNTY. real property; also that, after thedeath of my wife said wife, Jlrs. Edith C, Guy, A ; it 4 sidered and adjudged by the Court that the all my remaining personal property shall become the property of my said son Carl ind thereupon it is con Jude I i ea ast wil n stament of James I. Guy paper-writing and everypart thereof is tye last will and testament Ys Odell Guy, to his only use and hehoof forever “i 7? _ My iV « : ; ‘ teh the f eoing examination and this E , arl deceased. and it is ordered that the same, with the loregoing Crcw. 4. Ido further will that, upon the death of my aforementioned so,° . ? ; certific: d fi . Odell Guy, all my real property such as shall come into the control of my said icate, be recorded and filed This d f December,1949. son under the terms of this will, shall become the property and possession of 1is 13 day of December,1949 , i i ANN eas “ Clerk Superior Court x Qn Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, of the Evangelical Luthezn Church : iredell County. ver Missouri, Ohio, and Uther States to be used by this aii congregation in whate > u puilding ‘ see ae aie ae ae ae ate afc ae ale ae ae ae ae 2s 2 ae ie 2k 3s 2c 26 3k 9K 6 he ME Be BCE EE IE AK 2 HEHE AK FB EEA % way and manner may, by the Executor of this will, be deemed best for the UP q and furtherance of this congregation above mentioned, and ’ a h of 5. I do hereby/herewith appoint my friend, the Reve Co VU» omit incase of his n may ‘al Conover, N. C., or any one whom he may appoint and designate, or, atio death without such appointment and designation, any ohe whom the congreé t estament. choose and and elect, to be the Executor of this my last will and his the 30th In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, t day of June,1939. Witnesses: Roy A. Davis Bertha Davis Daisy Gant \ | \ No. 3426 North Ca rolina, Iredell County. I, Emma M. Allison, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do made and declare this to be my last will and testanmt: 1. iI will that all my just debts be paid out of the first money coming into the hands of my executrix belonging to my estate. 2. I will, divise and bequeathe to my daughter, Margaret Bell Allison, all my property both real and personal, to belong to her absolutely and forever, hereby constitute and appoint my said daughter Margaret Bell Allison, of this my last Will agd testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Emma MM. Allison, do hereunto set my hand this the 14th day of January, 1933. Emma M. Allison (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Emua lk. Allison, to be ner last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in her presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. irs. CG, Le Pope H. E. LewiS NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the will of Emma M, Allison, deceased. i co ae d The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be tne last will an ; rk of testament of Emma Mh. Allison deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned, cle Allison Tilley, y the the superior court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Margaret Bell the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof threof is taken b ; ereto, and oath and exattination of Mrs. C, L. Pope, one of the subscribing witneesses th ’ of H. E. Lewis as following: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Mrs. C. L. Pope, being duly sworn deposes ami says that he 18 4 subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of Emma M, Allison and that he saw Emma M. Allison, execute this writing 4° his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the said request of said Emma M. Allison, deceased; and at the time of its execution wy no ° Emma M, Allison, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing mem ry 4d will, Affiant further swears that H E Lewis the other subscribing witness to signed the same as a witness inthe presence of pteE* - . hat said H E Lewis is now dead sign the same, and that said H E Lewis is now dead subscribed and sworn to b efore me, this 16 day of December,1949. A, Ge Smith neat sseiialaeiaiatiaaciiimaaiaitiie ——= ; iia” —e @lerk superior Court o1 Va Iredell County. NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mariemma Henley, being duly sworn, cqainted with the handwriting of H. E. the paper writing purporting to be the last wil deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the seen him write, and that the name of the said to the said will is in the genuine handwriting ol Subscribed and sworn to before me NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. R. M. Lazenby, being duly sworn, depc with the handwriting of firs. Emma M. Allison deceas whose 1-4 Loni ah he. } ine often seen her write paperwriting, dated January 14, 1933, purports to be, having O*ven ee , j i i A LSO subscribe wu sai vil is in and hat the name of the said Mrs. Emma M. Allison subscribed to said will the genuine handwriting of the said Mrs. Emma h. Allison. This the 16th day of December,1949. R. M, Lazenby _ Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the léthday of December,1949. C, G, Smith, Clerk Superior Court oe a hé he said And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the court that t ‘ aie Emma M,Allison paper writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of mma M./ ’ ‘ s this deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and certificate, be recorded and filed. This 16 day of December, 1949. Sene-SA POR COURT UU s 0 ‘ 4 a Ye ae te Me ie ie fc 3 fe oie vs 2 xe He aie sexe she oe She ae ae eae ae ae ae ae ae a a af ae afc ae ale ape aie 2 a she whe ae aie ae He 1s 9) He Mee ae % te the Mie ie Mie HE HY No. 3427 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA , IREDELL COUNTY. 4 Cee sa | i, re J. Salley, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but vonsidering the uncertainty of life, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my thast Will and Testament in manner and form a. om re ~ oa ; ' as follows, hereby expressly revoking any and all other wills by me heretofore made, Item l. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent, but un- pretentious funeral, in keeping with the wishes of my family and relatives, and pay the expenees thereof, together with any other just debts that I may owe, as soon as practical after my death, out of the first moneys that shall come into their hands available for that purpose, I direct that all Wai ot ceil 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 ny life, shall be paid by mf Executors out of the general funds of my estate, Item 2. I give and bequeath unto my wife, Gladys Sally, all of my dothing, guns and firearms, fishing tackle paraphernalia,my automobile, my personal jewelry, luggage and all other purely personal effects, and my household and kitchen furniture and furnishings and she may, in her discretion, either retain any or all of said property for her own use, or dispose of the same as she may see fit. I likewise give and bequeath unto her, absolutely and forever, the notes and trust deeds securing tue same, arising from the sale of our home in Flo#ida, which notes are payable in monthly installments of $100.00 principal, plus accrued interest. Her receipt for said notes shall be full acquittance of same. Item 3. I give, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Gladys Salley, the exetasive right to use and occupy, during the term of her natural life, the whole of the following described real estate: The two-family residence on the South side of North Mulberry Street, in the City of Statesville, which I purchased from James Hall Thompson and wife, by deed duly recorded, together with the furnishings therein that 1 own, not otherwise specifically bequeathted in this will. My said wife is to Pa ¢: In the taxes, insurance apd upkeep on said premises so long as she retains the same event that she elects to rent said home, or any part thereof, she shall have during the term of her natural life, any income that may be derived from the rental thereof. with her Upon the decease of my said wife, Gladys Salley, unless in her lifetime, 1 be consent, the property hasbeen sold, as hereinafter provided, said property oF hereinafter named, at public or private sale, sold by my Trustee terms in the sole discretion of the Trustee, and the net proceeds equally, share and share alike, among my sisters, tirs. V. Funderburs 2 Salley, and my niece, firs. Florence Salley Addon, my brother, We. M. child or children of any one of whom is deceased, to represent the anc his or her share per stirpes. However, if my said wife do so, the said real estate described above may be sold by her written permission and joining in the deed of conveyanc private sale, for cash or upon terms, as she may see fit, and in the event the same is s 14 request, the net proceeds shall thereupon be divided among Paragraph Five hereof in the same fractional proportion as Item We In the event that my wife, Gladys Salley, does not survive me the event of the death of myself and my wife in a common casualty or catast under such circumstances that it cannot be readily determined which of us died first, then and only in the happening of that contingency, tie be iests herein made to her, shall pass under the residuary clause of this will, subject to the payment of any ligitimate expenses connected with or growing out of her demise and inter- ment, to the other beneficiaries named therein, equally. Item 5. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and remainder of my estate, real, personal or mixed, wheresoever situated, and of whatever nature and kind to my nephew and former business associate, James Hall Thompson, of Statesville, N. C. IN TRUST, ,neverthetess, to convert and divide the net proceeds incldding any accumulation of income thereon, among the following named persons and in the pro= portions set opposite each name; To my wife, Gladys Salley- twelvestwenty-eights (12/28 thereof ) To my sister, “rs. V, Funderburg- four-twenty-eighths (,/28 thereof) Lake Charles, Louisiana To my brother, W. M. Salley- four/twenty-eights (4/2° thereof ) Asheville, N. C. To my sister, Mrs. Janie Adden, ~ six-twenty-eights (6/28 thereof) Concord, N. C. m 934 Salley ai ams To my niece, Mrs. Florence two-twenty-ei ghts (2/28 thereof) Whitemire, S. C. I hereby authorize and empower my said T real or personal, belonging to my rustee to sell at public or private sale, or both, any and all property, estate that may be necessary to convert in order to carry out the provisions of this my will, and upon such terms as to him may seem best, without any court order to make all necessary de rehaser, or purchasers, the fers °F proceedings, and upon such sale, or sales, O08): POR ‘s8ignments or bills of sale, so as to convey to the pu ae fee simple title to any real property so sold and the absolute title to any 3 E - personal 4 property sold, My Trustee is further authorized to surrender for redemption demption » CcOn- yersion or exchange any bonds, stocks or other securities belonging to my estate th Bis ave that it may be necessary or wise to redeem, convert or eachange, and to sign any transf transfers thereof so as to effect such exchange, conversion or redemption, I hereby direct that said Trustee shall not be required to give bond in na a connection with the discharge of any of his duties, amd that he shall receive no compensation for his services as Trustee other than to be reimbursed out of the trust * US fund for all actual expenses incurred by him thereunder, including compensation of attorneys employed by him in the administration of said trust. In the event of the death of my said Trustee herein named, or his inability for any reason to act, I request that the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County appoint-his successor, umless I otherwise direct by a Codicil to this my last will and Testament. I further direct that my Trustee, or his successor, shall make the distribution herein authorized, except with reference to the real estate described in Item Three hereof, as soon after the fina, settlement of my estate aS it may be practical, in his discretion to do so, and, in this connection, I direct that if it meets with his approval, he make partial distributions as the funds necessary therefor are made available for this purpose. I further direct that my Trustee shall, as soon after the decease of my wife as it is practical, sell the property described in Item Three hereof an distribute the proceeds among the beneficiaries named therein as provided. However, : a if my wife, during her lifetime, consents to do so, said real estate described in et proceeds said Item Three hereof, may be sold prior to her decease and the n then divided among the persons named in Pararraph Five hereof, in the proportions therein designated, including hereself. Item 6. ey, and my nephew, I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Gladys Sall to execute James 4all Thompson, as co-Executors of this my last Will and Testament, intent and meaning. real or I the same, and every part thereof, according to its true expressly authorize and empower my said Executors to sell any property, aragraph Three personal , with the exception of the real estate mentioned in P tion of hereof, that it may he necessary to sell in the business-like administra h or upon terms agreeable to ny estate, at either public or private sale, for cas and deliver to mak property 5 old, purchasers them, and without any order of court and upon any sales, and to necessary deeds #6 convey the fee simple title to any real execute all necessary assignments or transfers so as to assure unto the t no the absolute title to any personal property so sold. I request tha o j E t Fanti tht . bond shall be required of my Executors for the faithful performance of their duties as such. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Alfred J. Salley, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 27th day of September, 1949. Alfred J. Salley Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Alfred J. sa tc be his last will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request, and in presence, and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names witnesses. _John A. Scott, Statesville, N. C. Wrank . Yyy7 “oO + } = a3 ’ Frank C,. Culbreth, otatesviile, ie Ue NORTH CAROLINA, IN TH RT=Before the Cler IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Alfred J. salley, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Alfred ¥. Salley, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of and James alley ’ the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by urs. Gladys Hall Thompson, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof the reof is taken by the oath and examination of John A. Scott and Frank C. Sulbreth, the sub- scribing wimesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. John A. Scott and Frank C. Culbreth 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 Alfred J. Salley, and that he gaw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Alfred J. Salley, deceased, both witnesses being present, and that at the time ¢ its execution said Alfred J. Salley was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Frank C, Culbreth John A, Scott ei Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3 day of January, 190. C, &, Smith lerk pupa rior Court trede}} County. S aged“ the’ Court that the sa pper nd thereupon it is considered amd adjudged by 0 oe ateed vt seiiey teo4 thereof is the last will and testam eased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 3 day of January, 1950. C. G. Smith TT Clink Superior Court of Trede County se sesemean se ee ese a A Her c u2e No. 3428 I Ett ¢ y or" 1 3 ; . a Brantley Cornelius do will and bequeath to my two chil ad a WO Cnildre halmers Edgar C ius a : ‘ a Chalmers Edgar Cornelius and Bleeka Cornelius Thompson and their | 1leir heirs all possessions both real and personal. < & Signed Ey Etta Brantley Cornelius (SEL ) ” WAL UCC « 3 ’ 1944 I hereby appoint Bleeka Thompson my administrator Etta Brantley Cornelius NORTH CAROLINA , in the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY. Bef efore the Clerk. vo tit mati aes oe : paper-writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last will and testame: f Etta Bre 3 i yunent of Etta Brantley Cornelius deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Bleeka C. Thompson Pace, the executor therein mamed; and it is there- upon proved by the oath and examination of Cornelia T. Claris, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, (lodged in the safety deposit box for safe keeping) after his death: And it further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: (Miss) Lula Freeze, J. B. McNeely and “ys. Ethel F, McNeely ttiat they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said Etta B. Cornelius, having often seen him write, and verily believe that the nawe of t id E , he said Etta B. Cornelius subscribed to the said will, and the said will itself, ard : wevery part thereof, is tn the handwriting of the said Etta B. Cornelius. And it is furt ) her proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said he i , j handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said Etta B, Cornelius. Cornelia T. Claris (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) Lula Freeze Mrs Ethel F. moNeely J. B. McNeely. —- Severalyy sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 1, day of December, A.D., 1949. C. G. Smith U 6 0 NORTH CAROLINA : IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, Before the Clerks IREDELL COUNTY. It is theref er writin a ore, considered the said paP Gaulttion, desccste’ oa thereof, is the Lass wa a oor saneat of Btta are vite ate ,» and the same with the foregoing examination and this certs are ordered to be recorded and filed Ce G. Smith , ° ’ ME ae ie ie Me ie aie a af ae _ found among the valuable pa ' i i | | Reid Walker And it is further proved by the evidence of the thre No. 3429 Qn NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Annie Reid Walker of mooresville C , : esville County and state aforesai : y state aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory do make and declare this my last will am testanent in &» € SUare lr manner and form following that is to say: I give, and devise to the Lowr: Hospital ij resvil N g , owrance Hospital in Mooresville, N. C. all my property, both real estate and personal in fee simple. hereby constit nd appoi ] i Té I reby constitute and appoint Dr. G, W. Taylor the executor of this my last will and testament. e ree ae ee saat ig In witness whereof, I, tne said Annie Reid Walker, do nereunto set my 22 hand and seal, this 12th day of March, 1936. Annie Reid Wal ker. 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 Annie Reid Walker deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by Dr. G. W. Taylor the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Dr. ¥. \.Taylor, that that the said will & codicill was pers and effects, (lodged in the hand of Dr. further proved by the oath and examina- G. Ww. Tarylor 4g for safe keeping) after his death. And it is tion of three competent ami credible witnesses, to-wit: Maggie Moose, Hazel H.Wallace are acquainted with the handwriting of the said of the and O, P, Houston, that they Annie Reid Walker, having often seen her write, and verily believe that the nane said Annie Reid Walker subscribed to the said will and codicill and the said will itself and codicill and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Annie e last mentioned Witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the Said Annie Reid Walker. Dr. Ge W. Taylor (SEAL) Maggie Moose Haz el H. Wallace 0, Ps, Houston me, this the 2 day of Mar, 19 Cc, G Cs oe aOR Te ee: (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) Severally sworn to and subscribed before 50.A.D, |e rs NORTH CARULINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK HS is herefo ‘ eid acl ¢ £ 7 . +t is therefore, considered, and adjuiged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Ann; Clili 0 Annie Reid Walker, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed, this tne 2 day of Mar., 4, D., 1950, Ce G, Smith a a Clerk Superior Court NO. 3430 NORTH CAROLINA ’ IREDELL COUNTY. » “« E. Wilson, of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, i but consilering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this ny i last Will and Testament. First. My Executors, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes 6f my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into their hands belonging to my estate. Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, B. V. Wilson, all of my personal property and all of my real estate of which I may die seized, during the term of her natural life, or widowhood; and et the death of my beloved wife, or, in case she remarries, I will and Devise all of my Personal Property and all of my Real estate to be divided equally among my nine children, viz: Roscoe Wilson Vernie Holton Nellie Holton Margaret Shoemaker Beulah Lazenby Espie Wilson Cecil Walters Garland Wilson Mabel Fox share and share alike in Fee Simple, . 9 d m Third, I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Roscoe Wilson and my to son-in-law, Edgar Lazenby, my lawful executors to all intents and purposes eaning execute this my last Will and Testament, eccording to the tru intent and m :, taments thereof- hereby revoking and @claring utterly void all other Wills and Tes by me heretofore made. ! = hand an In Witness whereof, I, the said T, E, Wilson, do hereunto set my this the 2lst day of July, 1945. 22 c e 4 l4eak g ada lars Signed, sealed, pub] ished ani decla: ‘11 and Testament in the presence of us Last Will ana Testamen | bn » presence of each other), do sub (and in the presence of ; NORTH NUMsS) In the Matter of the Will] of T. “. Wilson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached testament of T. £. Wilson, deceased, is exhibited the Superior Court of Iredell County, North the executor therein named, and thereupom the oath and examination of Wade H. Moore and L. to, as follows: NORTH CARULINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Wade H. Moore and L,. F. Ervin being duly himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament, it im the presence and at the request of said T. ©. Wiison cece : . r ' ne sw alfa te spi yn time of its execution said T. E. Wilson, was, in affiant's opinion, disposing menory. Wade H, Moore L. F.Ervin 1 30 Qé 4 ) Ce 194.9. Severally subscribed and swor to before me, this 30 day of Dec., 19% C, G, Smith ‘ Clerk Superior Court And thereupou it is considered and adjudged by the witing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of T. ‘ ertific: and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this c be recorded and filed, This 30 day of December, 1949. C, G. Smith is Tredell County. a al be sh fe ne ate aie ae a , seats ade ae ete ae ea a Ne Ra RE a ME RENE HII R I Oj otea aes gale ea sage ne aetiat a a eal again ge atea ae i Re aR HERRERO ARIES Court that the said papere u, Wilson,deceased, ite, Ti Tredell County i er bi s + aS Pe ee e oe ey ee we r Hi th) ine AB i} 4 : 3431 VORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY IT. W. Press Sharpe, of the aforesaid © : Ca ke pee ‘ S pe, 3 ounty and State, being of sound ming ’ but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare thi 5S al ( a his 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. Second: I give and devise to my beloved wife, Alie Sharpe for her natural life, the two tracts of land on which I now reside, being known as my home tracts, containing Twenty Six and One-half (2634) Acres, less Two (2) Acres sold to my son, Stamie Sharpe and Five am one-half (54 Acres sold to Rogers York and wife, Violet York, on the south end of these two tracts. I further give and devise to my wife for her natural life the two tracts or lots of land purchased from Laura C. Salmons containing Four and one-half (44) Acres. Third: I give and bequeath to my son Stamie Sharpe, One Ford half-ton pick-up V & truck, which value together with advancements he has received from me will be a fair and equitable portion of my estate for services given me. Fourth: I give and devise to my trusted friend W. A. sharpe, the tracts of land on which I now live, subject to the life estate of my said wife as devised in former item (2) of this my Will, to have and to hold to him and his heirs in fee simple. Fifth: I give and devise to my sister, Georgia Campbell, the tracts or lots of land purchased from Laura C. Salmons, subject to the life estate of my said wife as devised in a former item of this my Will, to have and to hold to her and her heirs in fee simple. \ Sixth: My will and desire is that all the residue of my estate (4f any utor c after taking out the devices and legacies above mentioned, shall be sold by exe or his successor and the debts owing to me collected and if there should be and_ surplus over and above payments of debts and expenses and legacies, that guek d surpluses shall be equally divided between my trusted friend, W. “+ sharpe and my son, Stamie Sharpe, share and share alike. ° A, Sharpe, 9 Seventh: I hereby constitute and appoint my trusted fried W. ' my last will rt am clause d Testa- lawful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this " ment according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every Pp& wills and vestamnte thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other by me heretofore made, 1 wTTNRs WUERROR - } ania 1 "ene oh ei : ; IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1, the said W. Press Sharpe do hereunto set my hand and seal, the the 18th day of April, 1949. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the sa his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his reque presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our nanes as witnesses thereto. Barron Cartwri Loy AL John way NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of W. Press Sharpe, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of W. Press Sharpe, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by \. A. Sharpe, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and ‘ examination of Barron Cartwright and Koy k, Sharpe and John Ray Sharpe, tie subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Barron Cartwright and Roy Sharpe 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 W. Press »harpe, 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 W. Press Sharpe deceased; and that at the time of its execution said W. Press Yharpe, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Barron Cartwright Roy R, Sharpe John Ray Sharpe, Executor Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12th day of January,1950. y ha D, Parker, Deputy. Lee Superd or Court iredell County. t tle said And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Commenar W. Press Sharpe, peper-writin is the last ceased, an OOF eee eae eee same, whth the foregoing examination and this Certificate, be recorded and filed. . ee i G, Sater courte a Iredell U Uléerk Superio sh sea she eae see ea eae ee ete Ae MRE EE A AT No. 3431 NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I. W. Press Sharpe, of the aforesaid Coun Ste : ; pe, 3 ty and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament. First: My Executor hereinafter named shall 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. Second: I give and devise to my beloved wife, Alie Sharpe for her natural life, the two tracts of land on which I now reside, being known as my home tracts, cont@ining Twenty Six and One-half (264) Acres, less Two (2) Acres sold to my son, Stamie Sharpe and Five am one-half (53% Acres sold to Rogers York and wife, Violet York, on the south end of these two tracts. I further give and devise to my wife for her natural life the two tracts or lots of land purchased from Laura C. Salmons containing Four and one-half (4%) Acres. Third: I give and bequeath to my son Stamie Sharpe, One ford half-ton pick-up V & truck, which value together with advancements he has received from me will be a fair and equitable portion of my estate for services given me. Fourth: I give and devise to my trusted friend W. A. Sharpe, the tracts of land on which I now live, subject to the life estate of my said wife as devised in former item (2) of this my Will, to nave and to hold to him and his heirs in fee Simple. Fifth: I give and devise to my sister, Georgia Campbell, the tracts or state of my said r and her lots of land purchased from Laura C. Salmons, subject to the life e wife as devised in a former item of this my Will, to have and to hold to he heirs in fee simple. ) Sixth: My will and desire is that all the residue of my estate (4f any) shall be sold by executor after taking out the devices ard legacies above mentioned, or his successor and the debts owing to me collected and if there should be and. surplus over and above payments of debts and expenses and legacies, that such d surpluses shall be equally divided between my trusted friend, W. “+ Sharpe and MY son, Stamie Sharpe, share and share alike. S 4, Sharpe, % Seventh: I hereby constitute and appoint my trusted fried We Me rs t Will and Teste lawful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my las clause every part ard ment according to the true intent and meaning of the sam and d testam nts thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills an by me heretofore made, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said do hereunto set my hand and seal, the the 18th day of April, 1949. Press Sharpe Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said W. Press Shary his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and i presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Barron Cartwrigh toy tt, NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of W. Press Sharpe, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of W. Press Sharpe, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by W. A. sharpe, bie executor therein named, ami thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Barron Cartwright and Koy R. Sharpe and John Ray sharpe, tie subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Barron Cartwright and Roy Sharpe 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 W. Press »harpe, 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 W. Press Sharpe deceased; and that at the time of its execution said W. Press ~harpe, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Barron Cartwright Roy R. Sha John Ray Sharpe, Executor Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12th day of January,1950. eputy: vartha D, Parker, D y. Clerk Super or Court irede@ll County. Court that tie said And thereupon it is considered and adju oe Oy ee ae of W. Press Sharpe, Paper-writin is the last deceaged, an ane 8 Vere. peut. Sherect same, with the foregoing examination and this rtificate, be recorded and filed. PI is the 13th day of January, 1950. C, G, Smith ebntt | cterk-pupertor voure a& IredeIr a ee Ne ea Me a ae ae ne eae aaa a a a ae ae me ie ee He ee Me HH HM <6) — ERR De ay sas : ; : rage xed : we ae Cs he ; og ee ciao ‘ ure They are to serve with out charges exc é “penses This is our Last Will and Testament, jointly made by C. W.. Suet . i nvPt Fer attaed, Vapeates. | * '. oprinkle, Sr a4 a , and wife, ae Sprinkle. This Nov. 11, 1949. Set SPEARS Es antes eae d luae Sprinkle RAT I, C. W. Sprinkle of Iredell Count H.€ is - : - a ? p v7 e do this the id. day of Nov. pe 1949 will all my interest in all real estate and personal property mentioned be , : I€ LOW to my beloved wife Mrs.Ve]llar Mae Sprinkle she is to have all rents from any and sf ve all property so long as she lives, NORT! CAROLINA, In the Superior Cour ‘ ‘ : fais aie “ada + > ouperior Vourt I Vellar liae Sprinkle wife of C. W. Sprinkle, Sr. do this day will all ’ IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk. my interest in all real estate and personal property mentioned below to my A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the last husband Charles W. Sprinkle, sr. He is to have all rents so long as he lives fron will and testament of +. W. Sprinkle, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open all property owned by me. Court by Floyd & William Sprinkle the executor therein named; and it is thereupon We Ge We. opr E. 5 VLE } Pa D Cr y SEESEESO SF GRE SE eer ee See OF Srenels vounty, 3.0. proved by the oath and examination of Floyd Sprinkle, that the said will was found father aml mother of (7) sons and (2) daughters, mentioned below, do hereby will among the valuable papers and effects, a after hi aut’ ak 6 he Pastis : 2 a I S anc iects, a } nis aeavun: and Ss lurvner and bequeath to each of our children, the following described réal estat . 5 eee proved by the oath and examination of three competent am credible witnesses, to-wit; become theirs in fee simple, after our deaths and after giving each of us a decent 0. Le Turner, H. Me. Reid and £ Kiarlow. that they are acquainted with the hand . © ’ e Me Me ihe JE Vy a ney are equa ALUN ne and] burial and paying all our debts that might be owing at the time of our death. ee a ‘ : ‘ , ' ‘ eka writing of the said C. W. Sprinkle, having often seen him write, and verily believe amd shou there be any cash from personal property left ather our 4 that the name of the said C. W. Sprinkle subscribed to the said will, and the said debts,, it is to be eoually divided between our 9 children. will itself, ami every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the seid C. \. Sprinkle (1) Boyd is to have lot 50 x 100 located on Front & Cowles st in the Y And it is further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that City of Statesville, N. C, the said hamiwriting is generall known to the acquaintances of the said u. 4. sprinkle (2) Roe is to have 1/2 of Store Building at 210 North Center St in the | Floyd Sprinkle (SEAL) City of Statesville, N.C. , O, L. Turner (SEAL) (3) William is to have 1/2 of the 152 acre Bob Hanes tract of land, or a (SEAL) H. M. Re SEAL 76 acres to be his, part with road frontage and watter. E, Mi. Marlow (SEAL) (4) Ruby Holland is to have 1/2 of store building at 210 North Center Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 16 day of January, Street in the City of Statesville, N. C. , e A.D. 1950, (5) Paul is to have 1/2 of the 152 acres of the Bob Hanes tract of lan C. G. Smith eo Ue wW — CLERK SUPERIOR COURT or 76 acres also with road frontage and watter. (6) Floyd is to have 64 acres of our home tract located on the South side 3 NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered, and adjudged by the Court that the said eof, is the last will and testament of C.W.Sprinkle, of the tract. (7) Bessie Rash is to have the 6 room dwelling house No. 206 Cowles St- paper writing, and every part ther next to the Black's Store, lot 50 x 100 ft., certificate are ordered (8) C. W. Sprinkle Jr is to have Bri¢k Store building and lot 50 x 100 oP deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this Gowles and Woai St. PMS to be recorded and filed. (9) Clyde is to have 60 acres of our home tract on north side of home | A This the 16th day of January, A. D., 1950- tract, also 25 acres adjoining W. C. Woody Mt. tract. Crane - st ldrea Ve have done the best we could as we see it in writing this will ats peste fe ee eae MR ae He Te MEME HC . eae ae ae ae a ae me SP a ea ae ee a MR MR Ho and we hope there will be no hard feelings between you children and may God bees? you all is our prayer. We trust we will al} meet in Haven. Some Sweet day is We hereby appoint Floyd ani Williames Sprinkle our Executor® to th our last will, No. 3433 ee vn TROPA, P e 1 ro0odi and that he saw him « LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF R. D. GOODIN Goodin, anda ' 4 iki G : , and that affiant attested it in I, R. D. Goodin, do hereby make my last will and testament; roe . : : I ‘oodin deceased; and that at the will that my body has a decent burial, to be paid for out of my estate ; Goodin deceased; e : : : :. offiant's opinion, of sound mind and will that all my just debts be paid out of my estate, ae! eee will, bequeath and devise all my real estate and al] mv nore , ] y all my personal property to Delbert C. Goodin, his heirs and assigns forever. in consideration of the above, Delbert C. Goodin is hereby enjoined to Severally subscribed and sworn to pay, within two years after coming into possession of the above nar med real estate and personal property, the following sums to the several named heirs: To the heirs of Edward H. Goodin, Twenty-five dollars. 2 And thereupon it is considered Daily woodward, Twenty-five dollars, also one red chair. , pe ' aper-writing and every part thereof is Ila A. Jolly, Twenty-five dollars, pe . Deceased, and it is ordered that the s: Fallie . Johnson, Ten Dollars, : : certificate, be recorded and filed. Della U. LeVan, Ten Dollars, re This 2 day of Feb 1950, Ada U. wason, Ten Dollars, 7 y Ys Leonard Goodin, Five Dollars. l hereby appoint Delbert C. Goodin Executor of this my last will and testament, Given under my hand and seal, this Nov. 24th, 1947. his R. D. X Goodin (SEM) mark Attest. No. l Ww. A. Campbell 3434 Reece , Campbell A d t my death i All my property both personal and real to go to Willie Estell Hux Harris and Lar! Harris I want Earl Harris to act as Administrator. 1 | NORTH CARULINA In the Superior Court-Before tne Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY, In the matter of the will of R. ). Goodin, Deceased. 1 and The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last wil k of testament of R. D. Goodin, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Cler the the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Delbert C,. Goodin, the @xecutor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by oath and examination of W. A. Campbell and Reece M. Campbell, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. and 3 ma sa We A. Campbell and Reece M, Campbell being duly sworn, depose 4 Mo) said each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the of paper writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testagent O32 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 Hortense Hux, deceased, is exhibited for probate in open Court by barl Harris, the executor therein named; and it is thereupon proved by the oath and examination of Earl Harris, that the said will was found among bhe valuable papers and effects. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of thaee competent and credible witnesses, to-wit; lary Cashwell, Miss Mattie Stroud and Mrs, T, H, Stewart, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the Said Hortense Hux, having often seen her write, and verily believe that the name of the said Hortense Hux subscribed to the said will, am the said will itself, and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said Hortense Hux 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 Hortense Hux. —lary Cashwell Mattie Stroud Mrs, T vi ae Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30 day of January,A.). 1950. Martha D, Parker . “Deputy clerk Superior Vourt NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, BEFORE THE CLERK IREDELL COUNTY. It is therefore, considered apd adjudged by theCourt that the saidpaper- . : . . ° : ‘ j x writing, and every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Hortense Hux, Deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. Tiis the 30th day of January, A. D., 1950. Sear SUPERIOR COURT C K OUPLALU ‘ ee Dc a a ae fe a ae a ae ai ae eae ae a ae ai ae a a a ae 3 3s 34 6 No. 3435 NORTH CAROLINA 4 I, Nettie Sharpe Guy, of the 1 do hereby revoke all former wills made by this my last will and testament, in manner a , 4 wy Executors, hereinafter name expenses out of the first monies caming in ) ~e Subject to the payment of my debts bequeath all of my property of every kind and de my husband, B. P. Guy, for and during his natura] } Subject tothe life estate of my husband my son, B. S. Guy, and wife, Virginia Evans “uy, certain tract of land situated in Concord Township described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the public road, the northeast ner of B. P, Guy and wife, Nettie Sharpe Guy's "G. D. Moose Tract" and running thence with said Guy's line (formerly G. D. Moose's line), S. 114 W. 218 feet to a stake. a new corner in said Guy's line; thence a new line, 5. 85 i. 200 feet to a stake, a new corner; tnace anew line, N. 114 E. 218 feet to a stake, in the public road; thence with the . pubjic road, N. 85 W. 200 feet to the beginning, containing 1 acre and 40 square feet, more or less, and being the northwest corner of a tract containing < rs iore or less, conveyed by C. W. Sharpe and wife, to mrs. N. L. Guy, by deed dated vanuary 20, 1912, recorded January 22, 1912, in Deed Book 46, page 71 of for Iredell County, N. C. more tecords of Deeds L. rT r rn 7T a4 anc en at} Subject to the life estate of my husband, B. FP. “uy, give and bequeath 1nnie Ahad cS my Sewing Machine and Wedding Ring to my granddaughter, “rs. 5 Subject to the life estate of my husband, B. P. Guy, I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Mildred Clanton, my Bureau, together with all its contents at the time of my death. 6. ) 7 f d t sueatl Subject to the life estate of my husband, B. P. Suy, L Gave ae See hands at é e time my Victrola with all attachments used on same ami records on hands at at the of my death, to my son, B. S. Guy. 7 p.,Quy, I give and bequeath to Subject to the life estate of my husband, B. my grandson, Donnie Waugh my large Striking Clock. 8. Subject to the life estate of my husband, B. P. Guy, I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Margaret Price, the bedstead which I purchased when my husband and I begain housekeeping. 9. Subject to the life estate of my husband, B. P. Guy, I give and bequeath to Frances Smith, my Family Bible. 10. Subject to the life etate of my husband, B. P,. Guy, I give and bequeath to my three daughters, Mrs. Luna Altson Pierce, irs. Bessie Lou \augh and Mrs. Dora Adeline Clanton, my wearing apparel and all household and kitchen furniture not hereinabove bequeathed. ll. Subject to the life estate of my husband, B, P, Guy, I give, will, devise and bequeath, all the rest and residue of my property of every kind and description, not hereinabove willed and bequeathed, to my four children, to-wit: B. S. Guy, hrs. Luna Altson Pierce, Mrs. Bessie Lou Waugh and Mrs. Dora Adeline Clanton, absolutely and in fee simple, to share and share alike. 12. I hereby constitute and appoint B. 5. Guy and Ross Clanton, as my true and lawful Executors, to execute this my last will and testament and every part and Clause thereof according to the true intent and meaning of same and hereby declare null and void all other will and testaments by me heretofore made. In Testimony Whereof, 1, the said Nettie Sharpe Guy, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 24th day of may, 1949. Nettie Sharpe Suy __(SEAL) Nettie Sharpe Guy Signed, sealed, published ami declared by the said : : est and to be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her requ as in her presence and in $he presence of each othr, do subscribe our names witnesses thereto. Me. L. Beckham —— urs. John Penneld ———— ORTH CAROLINA, . JOUNT In the Superior Court-Before the IREDELL COUNTY. : Inthe Matter of the Will of mrs. Nettie smrpe Guy, deceased The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the testament of Nettie sharpe Guy, deceased, is exhibited before the un of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Caroling } , by B ay a ‘ . ’ . AMA y ? the executors therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof the oath and examination of m™. L. Beckham and iirs. John Pennell, the witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. ie L. Beckham, and ‘irs. John Pennell bein; each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribi paper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last Nettie Sharpe Guy, and that they saw her execute this writing as testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the Nettie Sharpe Guy deceased; and that at the time of its execution Guy, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, rs. John Pennell aa fie Le Beckham Ross Clanton Boyce 3. Guy, i%xtr Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3lst day of January,19 . Martha D. Parker ren Deputy Clerk Superior Court Trede|l 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 Nettie Sharpe Guy, deceased, and it is ordered that the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 31 day of January, 1950. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. se ae eae He He He He ae HO NORTH CAROLINA, in the ouperior ourt=Bef re the Clerk, No. 3436 IREDELL COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA ‘APTI. 0 r he Matter he Will of Jeannette “odgers, Deceased IREDELL COUNTY Inthe Matter of t Jeannet gers, Dec ed, ‘ 7 : - - 1 $ i ) eI ew i j ] erevt atte hed and yl) YY m+ 43nge +, } > » I, Jeanette H. Rodgers, of the aforesaid County am otate, being of sound The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last bios } aia att a > es , i) testament of Jeannette Rodgers deceased, is exhibited before the undersirned Cler mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare ’ efore nder ne lerk a ; : * the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Thomas a this my Last will and Testament: of the ouperior r unty, North Carolina, by Thomas A. Jenkins, Ws : — ' 1to herein named, and thereupo e owing proof he ti 6 atin Ss First. I give and devise to my beloved nephew Thomas A. Jenkins my home executor therein n om pon the following proof thereof i: n by the - aa ’ 5. ee m ms oath and examination of Fred 0. Johnson and George I, Prown, the heawes 4 located on Quincey Street, Wallace town, south Statesville, N.C. ’ re witnesses thereto, as follows: Second. I give and devise to my beloved niece Johnsie Younger ny Dinning ial eee 3 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Room Suite. Fred 0. Johnson and George F. Brown being duly sworn, depose and say, and Third. I give and devise to my good friend my mantle clock and the set Es ie each for himself deposes and says, that they are subscribing witnesses to the id of two candle stand which go with the clock. ore paper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and test t of Fourth. All of my remaining property of which I may be possessed at the ; : . an Jeannette Xodgers and that they saw her execute this writing as her last will and time of my death, after the foregoing bequests have been taken care of, shall be rear aid F y ’ GOAN ' = - . ' testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of d va jivided equally between my nieces, namely: Corry Jenkins, Mildred Jenkins, and Jeannette Rodgers deceased; and that at the time of its execution said ia i! ’ a c 11m 4h \ . ACUUV 4 ‘ 4.' t Y ‘ * i , . : | i) Lillian Jenkins, each to share and share alike, Rodgers was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory, i at) Fifth. I hereby constitute and appoint my nephew, Thomas 4. Jenkins, s Fred 0. Johnson 4 ' py ce ee Rr eT OCD the . : . ‘ Whe my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and eactP, Brow an i ig * +A L Av“ testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and ; Po | q Thos. A. Jenkins, sxtr i clause thereof- hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and | eas . on Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of February,1950. ) testaments by me heretofore made, C._G. Smith a Clérk Sugrior cowrt Tred ll younty. the Court that the said In Witness Whereof, I, the said Jeangette H. Rodgers do hereunto set And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by th my hand and seal, this the lst day of June, 1948. ent of Jeannette _Jeamette Rodgers (SEAL) paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testan Rodgers, deceased, ami it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination Signed, sealed, published ami declared by the s aid Jeannette H. Rodgers to 7 and this certificate, be recorded and ek. be her last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her a ae hala, presence (and in the presence of each otler), do subscribe our names as witnesses stp tie ae a Iredell County. Fred 0, Johnson — i \ shee se eee Ha he ee ee Re I AI I HIE MAME ER HO mae % Geo. F, Brown ‘ 4 ; a --———_—— acre 4 34) NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY We, Sarah Kathleen Stimson and Erasmus Baxter Stimson, join in executing this instrument, and declare andpublish the same as our last will and ¢ estament: 1. The Survivor, at the death of the one first to die, is to Succeed to the whole of the estate of the deceased, and, to effectuate this intent, I, Sarah Kathleen Stimson, do hereby devise amd bequeath to my brother Erasmus Baxter Stimson 4 all the property, both real and personal, of which I am now, or may become, seized and possessed; and I, Erasmus Baxter Stimson, do hereby devise and bequeath to my sister Sarah Kathleen Stimson all the property, both real and personal, of which I an now, or may become, seized and possessed, 2e The survivor is to serve as Executor, or Executrix, as the event of death may determine. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the said Sarah Kathleen Stimson, and Erasmus Baxter stimson, do hereunto set our hands and seals, this 7th day of December, A.D., 1935, adopting the printed seals as our private seals. Sarah Kathleen Stimson (seal) Erasmus Baxter Stimgon (seal/ Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Sarah Kathleen Stimson and Erasmus Baxter Stimson to be their last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at their request and in their presence, do subscribe our names 46 witnesses thereto this 7th day of December, A. D., 1935. James A. Brady 9. Gordon Wallace SE % ; r i Ss ; 4 INTHE SUPERIOR COURT- TREDELJ In the Matter of the Will of Erasmus Baxter Stimson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached ’ ‘ ' : testament of Erasmus Baxter Stimson, deceased, is exhibit 9 Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County, Nort ’ ’ , be a, the Executor therein named, am thereupon tie foll : " the oath and examination of James A. Brady am 3. Gordor 7 witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Jomes A. Brady and S. Gordon Wallace being dul 7 each for himself deposes and says, that he oY j j norting to he the last } t; paper-writing now shown him, purporting to! Erasmus Baxter Stimson, and that he saw m execute ¢ riting and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at tii f said Erasmus BaxterStimson deceased; and that at the time of Erasmus Baxter Stimson was, in affiant's opinion, of sour ry. James A. Brady albied S$. Gordon Wallace Kathleen ot.mson this 7th + of February, . Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, a Martha D. Parker ,ourt Deputy sLOCrK oul erior } Tredell County. >. = . he Court that tn¢ said And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the vo a "ami j ] as j g sstamant of Lrasmus paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and te he s wi he foregoing Baxter Stimson, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with e r j d . exauination and this certificate, be recorded and file This 7th day of February,1950. . G. Smith —— Clerk Super or court of Iredell County. se she she she He he se MeO HEME HEME BEIM ‘ fe 3 be she ale she ate Me A UK DK TE AE AE ie tA aie aie oe se oe ae Rene ae ae AEE He EE FP Gi th e tr a n s FY ee ¥ i 4 i i Y No. 3438 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Ellen Grant, of Statesville, in the County of Iredell, State of Nath Carolina, hereby revoke all former wills made by me and declare this to be my last will. After the payment of my just debts, including my funeral expenses, I bequeath and devise as follows: FIRST. I bequeath all of my household furniture, pictures, books, and all my personal effects of every kind, including stocks, bonds, securities, notes, money or bank deposits, to my grandson, Clyde Crawford and to my niece, ose Sherrill, share and share alike. SNCUND. All the rest of my property of every kind and wherever situated ] devise and bequeath to my said grandson, Clyde Crawford, and to my said nie c¢p Rose Sherrill, share and share alike. THIRD. I hereby nominate and appoint Clyde Crawford to be the executar of my will to serve without bond, and I authorize him to sell real estate or personal property publicly or privately for cash if necessary to make assets to pay my debts, without an order of Court am to make deeds therefor. And as compensation for his services I direct my executor to retain the usual commissions allowed by law. In testimony whereof + have hereunto set my hamd and seal the 24 day of September, 1949. her Ellen X _ Grant ( SEAL ) mark Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Ellen Grant as amd for and in tle her last will in the presence of us who at her request and her presence presence of one another hereby subscribe our names as witnesses. Grace R. Douglass | ] WITNESSES. Cleo D, Mills | ae NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court-Before IREDELL COUNTY. F In the matter of the Will of Ellen Grant, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purpotting to be the last testament of Ellen Grant, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Clyde Crawford therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is takan by the examination of Grace R. Douglass and Cleo D. tills, the subscribing wit thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Grace R. Douglass and Cleo D. Mills being dulysworn, depose ana each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness paper-writing now shown them, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ellen Grant, and that he saw her execute this writing as ther:last wibl and testa- ment, and that affiant attested it inthe presence and at the request of Grant deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Ellen Grant was, i affiant's opinion,of sound mind and disposing memory. _ Grace R. Vougias Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15 day of Feb Cc. %, Suita —~“@lerk 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 deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing certificate, be recorded and filed. This 15 day of February, 1950. C. Ge. Smith Glerk superior Court or lredell County. he De ae oc ae Be ae eae ae ae me me ae a ae Me ae ie ea EE 2) Se HOR AAAI A IORI IIA IIASA TOT TO re ibaa the Clerk. examination and this . > whl a ,1e@rK of » Lhe xecuta oath and nesses Ellen Grant, No. 3439 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY I, David C. Cowan, of Iredell ounty, North Carolina, being of sound and al re aS ai er hk : ; disposing mind, but mindful of the uncertanty of my earthly existence, do hereby revoke all wills and codicils heretofore made by me, and do hereby make , publish, and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows: ITEM ONE I will and direct that my Executrix hereinafter named shall give iny body an appropriate and suitable burial, in keeping with her wishes, and the wishes of my relatives and friends, and that she shall erect at my grave such monument as she may deem proper. I will and direct that my Executrix shall pay all funeral expenses, all of my just debts, and all costs of administering my estate from the first funds which shall come into her hands. ITEM THREE I will and bequeath to my faithful and beloved wife, Celeste Cowan, all of my personalty property of every kind and description, and wherever found at my death, absolutely and in fee simple. ITEM FOUR I will, devise and bequeath to my faithful and beloved wife, Celeste Cowan, all of my real property, of every description and wherever situated, for and during the period of her natural life, It is my will and desire that my said wife shall have the right to sell any or all of said real estate during her lifetime should such sale or disposal be necessary, in the sound discretion of my said wife, in order to provide comfortable and proper support for herself, and Il will and direct that she shall have full power of sale or disposal of said real estate for the purpose herein set forth. ITEM FIVE. I will, devise and bequeath to my brother, R. L. Cowan, to MY sister, urs. Annie L. Carrol, and to the sons of my sister, Mrs. Sarah Hill, eath & William R, Hill and Lawrence K, Hill, all real estate remaining after t/® d -third part d the three my wife absolutely and in fee simple, R. L. Cowan to receive a one thereof, Mips, Annie L. Carrol to receive a one-third part thereof, 4m sons of “rs, Sarah Hill above mentioned to receive a one-third part thereof. ITEM SIX_ n, Bxecutrix of this I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Celeste Cowa ubrix full my last will and testament, and I do hereby give and grant unto said Exec nower to sell and dispose of any property or to reasonably necessary for the proper administratior desire that my Executrix be permitted to serve withou $y Ocak i i iach oa ae boa a IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said David this 10th day of January,1950. Signed, sealed, published and declared last will and testament in the presence of and in the presence of each other do hereto NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior IREDELL COUNTY. In the matter of the Will of David C. Cowan, Deceased. at 4 The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting testament of David C. Cowan, deceased, is exhibited before the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof examination of Frank Bryant ami Nichard &., Bryant, and Zeb ' ing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. ’ 7 a dul r SW n iepose Frank Bryant, Richard R. Bryant, and Zeb V. Long, vr being duly sworn, de} , e ni : says é s subscribing witness to and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is.a subs g last will and testament of the said paper-writing now shown him, purprting to be the )é ; 4 : e his 3 qi and testament wavid C. Cowan, and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and ’ 1t the request of said David was, in affiant's C. Cowan, and that affiant attested it in the presence and deceased; and that at the time of its execution said David ©. Cowan, Opinion, @ sound mind and disposing memory. Zeb Ve Lotig, ai end Richard R. Bryant Celeste Cowan, Extr. 1950. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 16th day of February, Ge rior Court Iredell or oe County. i And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that t) - ne said / WORTH CAROLINA, | yaper-writing and er art thereof i } - wi , 4 mee Savers pape ting every p s the last will and testament of David ¢ SOUNTY , TREDELL COUNTY. Sowan, deceased, and it is ordered that the same wit } se a € with the foregoing examination k, am this certificate, be recorded am filed. ? In the Natter of the Will of H. 0. awley, This 16th day of February, 1950. The paper-writing here' an testamer t ot HH. 0». Brawies ’ e€¢ ed, Gu G. “mith ‘ Cler k of the Supe rior sourt of rece } ’ . Clerk Superior Court of neculier. the executor therein named Iredell County. Brawley, th cec . taken by the oath and examination of v subscribing witnesses hereto, as follo\ ME UE AK AS DIS 25 25 26 DIK IK AC BK BK YK 25 IK 28 DK BK OK AK 25 2K AK AS 2,5 BE IE 25 AE IK BRAS HE 2,6 9,5 2K 25 NC TH CAROLI NA : IRED eLL aK IN ry . BRUCE R. Kennerly and Frank } P ; : eae ann : ~ + say, and each for himself dep ‘ er to the said paper-writing now shown him, nort testament of H. O. Brawley, and that he s fT cut : , * 38 : . ~ : : : ’ : . ~ on . + t ff ant I, H. O. Brawley, residing at hooresville, N. ©., do hereby make, publish last will and testament, ard ; nd declare this instrument as and for my last will and testament, hereby revokin the request of said H O Brawley dece- y ’ y 8 . ; alii ‘ ee ; Se ie oR eee a uhied : any and all former wills and codicils by me at any time heretofore made. said H. 0. Brawley was, in affiant First, I direct that my executrix, hereinafter named, pay all of my just : - debts and funeral expenses as soon after my death as practicable. Frank £. Brawley : ' Pauline Ervin brawiey. Second, I give, devise and bequeath all of my property, whether real, . Pauline _ f , a : 5 ; sii avi aworn to before m cull ry of February,1 e personal or mixed and wherever situated to my wife, Pauline Ervin Brawley, to Severally subscribed an ; ymir EE ies = sa be hers absolutely and forever. Gy Gy Sms Dp 2 . i rk it Sua I t Third, I hereby constitute and appoiht my wife, Pauline Srvin Brawley, : Lerk we j I 4 1 & as sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and I direct that she shal sc er ee tid | An nereupon iv s consia l I ; ; f not be required to furnish any bond or security for the faithful performance 0 | scetiaed ig bb Hal Th A ae pape “-writing and every part tnereot iv wir * , her duties. paid. Hk ete wee fo , tior . ' ; h Brawley, deceased, and it is ordered that ; In testimony, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the a ls il and this certificate, be recorded and 1. | 24th day of May, 1944. | 1680 . (SEAL) 3 This 18 day of February, 47> ae. H, O. Brawley minal ed Gc il ies ot : ley to be ¥ xicai Superior Court of | Signed, sealed, published and declared by the sai H. O. Brawley S bark Superiey i is d in his | his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request an 4 es Fi as wit ness .% presence ( and in the presence of each other) do subscribe our name 8 sical: armemste Se thereto, Bruce Re Kennerhy ——————" Frank E. Brawle v5, Noe 3441 North Carolina, Iredell County. I, I. N. Kennedy, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound ming $ ‘ut considering the uncertainty @ my earthly existence, do make and decl make and « re this uy last will and testament: First. I give and devise to my wife, Mrs. Mary &, K : , Mrs. Mary &, Kennedy, all m soa ny property whether real, personal or mixed, and wherever situate, to be hers and to use th = ' a) ne income therefrom during the term of her natural life; and after the death of aa UCc 1 ny wife, Mrs. Mary &. Kennedy, I give and devise. all my property above mentioned to ~ children, viz: Renwick C. Kennedy, William M, Kennedy, hrs, Gladys x, ard N. Kennedy, Leon T. Kennedy, Emma Elizabeth Kennedy, Margaret L. ind Mfs, Mary Todd, to be divided equally among them, share and share alike. Second. JI direct that in the event any one of my children above named who should predecease me and leave a cnild or children, then the share that woul have gone to such child, is hereby given and devised to the child or children of such deceased child of mine. Third. sreby constitute and appoint my daughter, Margaret L. Kennedy, 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 all other wills testaments by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof, I, the said I. N. Kennedy, do herainto set my hand seal, this the 31st day of YJecember, 1946. I. N. Kennedy _(SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said I. N. Kennedy to be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request and = ” ; > : ames ses presence (and in the presence of each other), do subscribe our names as witnes thereto. Clarence L. Smith Harry Smith ——— NorTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will 1e paper-writin, hereto N. Kennedy deceased the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Caroli executrix therein named, and thereupon the fol oath and examination of Clarence L. smith thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. CLARENCE L. SMITH and each for himself deposes paper-writing now shown him, purporting <o be I. Ne Kennedy, and that they saw him execute tii testament, and that affiant attested it in the I, N. Kennedy deceased; and that at the time of its exec in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing oye Harry Margaret L. Kennedy, “xvr this 17th day of February ,19 Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, Martha D, Parker ial Deputy Clerk ou erior Court Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by tne Sourt that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will ana testament of I. N. Kennedy, ’ f : i - vam 4 she arc hi deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with tne foregoing examination - certificate, be recorded and filed. This 17th day of February, 1950. Gg. G, Smith Clerk superior Court or Iredell County. se eee ee ae se ae ee eee Me te ee He RM HEM HT i He HA RR — - _ , ' Lance ne ae eA 5 aie Sg > H *ROLINA No. 3442 s NORTH Gans ’ a a¢ vn . 7 a ~ TT ~ Ta" North Carolina, Iredell County IREDELL COUNTY. T. tee Coodman being of so ni si Silat cela at Jessie Le Kerr and Daisy Matheson being dul: I, Daisy Goodman being of sound mine and knowing the uncertainty of life ; veo . ’ > : . 44 of 1 £ } hereh’ n Y 5 ° - 4 . - ad ah We himself aeposes c nd % ys fle t € is C S| ] oa it it ‘ty nd the certainty of death do hereby make publish and declair this my last Win foe each ior Ss pos L YS, it itnes wae ‘ ; : . norewriting now shown her urporting to and Testament hereby revoking all others, . G paper-writing Ho eee eee i cid a ja s pea ; aisy Goodman, and that she saw Jaisy man ¢ ‘ute thi ti er last 1 First my executor hereinafter named shal give my bod a decent burial ” ae . —T al alas Weer eae re a . 411 an sstament, and that affiant attested it in t CE t suitable the wishes of my relatives and friends and pay my funeral expenses and " will and testa ’ n t ‘ ‘ a : + of said Daisy Goodman deceased; and that at the ti 111 my just and honest debts out of the first money coming to her hand belonging eee te eee ere Ee to my estate Daisy Goodman was, in affiant's opinion, of un i fs in Ve . ~ ° : : : : q vesslie ° ri 2 Iwill that my executor pay to my husband John fomas Goodman $100.00 eT . . . ™ . ; ‘ vheson ndred dollars out of the proceeds of of my estate . I a a neeinineelioentatae a , : . . = J ‘ ) ntt Yr 3 Third I do give and bequeath to my daughter Fannie Estell Gantt now — - ok : m — a4 a ; S é subscribed and sworn to before me, this lst y Ce ‘Fae 4S oe living in the Town of Statesville, N. C. all of my real estate and personal severally subscribed , ; ' property of whatsoever kind whatsoever ae ee oo leputy Ulerk superior yur rT ° j t * i, Fourth I do hereby appoint and constitute my daughter Fannie Estell Gantt , ‘ [+ Sc ~ $7) ‘Oc . f . 1) ad , + ~t the executor of this my last Will and Testament to 111 of the intents and purposes And thereupon it is considered and adju - . . . . - as . . . , paper-writing a j 8 pé there ls the last will nd testament of the same in witness whereof I the said Dasie Goodman do hereunto set my nand pape riting and eveyy part reof : ' 10 deceased.and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoir ination and this and seal tris the second day of August, 1943 eceased,and it is ord : : ’ oo aT j ertifica b d and filed. Signed Daisyy Goodman (SEAL) certificate, be recorded an i This 1 day of March, 1950. Ce bee omitn = pintniiniibaalien a ' n14 aie } +} m4a Netew Gaaodman to be her last Will . Tork cupersor court olf sicned sealed published and declared by the said Daisy Yoodman to ve Mi ij Iredell County nt 4re @ i 4U Invy + and Testament in the presence of us who at her request and in her presence do ey subscribe our names as witness there two ‘ . atin aiaaneneeiers Jessie L. Kerr — . Daisy Matheson _ — as .* ; RRxxiki¢ 3 EA sal NORTH CAROLINA, . 3 In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. * IREDELL COUNTY. ‘ In the Matter of the Will of Daisy Goodman, Deceased. , nd , e . last will 4 The paper-wrtting hereto attached and purporting to be the of pe k sg -gigned Cler testament of Daisy Goodman deceased, is exhibited befofe the unders2g > Gantt P . . telle ' ' the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Fannie &s x taken : ta reof is the Executrix therein named, and thereupon the following proof the ! pscribing theson, the 9 by the oath and examination of Jessie L. Kerr and Daisy Ma witnesses thereto, as follows: ) ‘ ‘ ss a i ih : : wy - ‘iy eng i f \ 2 als North Carolina, Iredell County. ' + . ' * * 7 ao “ * I, John H. Lyttle, of tie above county and State, being of sound mind but nsidering the uncertainty of my erzrt! exis ‘ ak Laan considering t uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this to be my last will and Testament: “J 1. My Executrix hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial suitable urial, My +} rt eh af mer fed we «a } a : e “a we ¢ ad 7 ‘ to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expensed, together aia with all of my just debts out of the first money that shall come into her hands 2longing to my estate. II. I will, bequeath and devise to my wife Bessie D. Lyttle, all of the property, both real and personal, of which I may die possessed, hereby giving her the right to sell, convey and dispose of either the real or personal property as she shall see ‘it, with the exception of my watch, I hereby give to my Grand~son, Norris Wilson, Iii, I hereby constitute and appoint my wife Bessie D. Lyttle, my lawful executrix to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the trne intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof-hereby revoking anddeclaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. and further, it is my desire that my wife, Bessie D. Lyttle administer on my estate without bond. In witness whereof, I, the said, John H. Lyttle, do hereunto set my hand and affix my seal, this the 22nd day of August, 1946. J. H. Lytle (S#éL ; , is Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John H. Lyttle to be h last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and ip nde , ¢ c sses presence and in tue presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witne thereto. “Ya Fa Moron _ itm § Halbert W. Ji WI TNES NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior ¢ n tne ouperior Court-Before the Clerk 4 IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of John H. Lytle, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached am purporting to be the last will an testament of John H. Lytle, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Cler} ie: the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Bessie D, Lytle, t : executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is t aken oath and examination of W. F. Morrow and Hubert \. Howard, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: JORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL OOUNTY. ’ W. F. Morrow and Hubbert W. Howard being duly sworn, ose and Y3; an ch for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the sai ne r= writing now shown, him, purporting to be the last will and testament of John “, Lytle and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and tes nt, that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said John H, Dytle ( and that at the time of its execution said John H. Lytle was, in affiant's inion, of sound mind and disposing memory. @ We F. Morrow as Ps Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this jrd day of Ce “. Smith Clerk Superior Vourt Iredell County. that the said paper- And thereupon it is considered am adjudged by the Court t writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of John H. Lytle, deceased, and it 48 ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination ad this certificate, be recorded and filed. ee This 3rd day of March, 1950. oy ey . C. G, Smith , Clerk Superior Court of ae fredell County. A # a He vie whe she ae afc aha he Be ahe He ae Ax 346 Be 36 2} 2K Ae she aie aie 2 «ale ate ve ale seme se ae ae seats ais Beale | i ; u z 4 ig, » t io 5 4 *” ‘ ae \ No. 3444 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, Florence &. Mayhew being of so si Rien 5 y g ound mind but considering the uncertainty if my earthly existence do make am declare this my last will and testament lst. I give and devise my house and lot on the Linwood Road in Coddle Creek Township, Iredell County, N. C, to my daughter, irma 0. Mayhew to be hers abd lute): in fee simple. 2nd. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Porter Mayhew, the executor of this my last will and testament to carry out the same and every part and clause - a thereof according to the true intent and meaning of the same~-hereby revoking and Oo declaring utterly void all other wills heretofore made by me, In witness whereof, 1, Floreme E, Mayhew, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 5th day of October, 1946. _Florence E, Mayhew (SEAL ) We, the undersigned have set our hands as witnesses to the foregoing will of Florence &. Mayhew, who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have signed our names as witnesses. Z. V. Turlington Paralee P. Mayhew NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court -Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Florence E. Mayhew, Deceaseu. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting tole the last will and testament of Florence 4, Mayhew, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the SuperiorCourt of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Porter Mayhew, en the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is tak by the oath and examination of Z. V. Turlington and Paralee P, Mayhew, tie subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY2 Ze Ve Turlington and Paralee P. Mayhew being duly swo s a subscribing witneé 1 and restanent of fb will and) depose and 84Yy g tothe — rn, and each for himself deposes and says, that he i said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the last wil iting as her 1a8 and at the request of ecution said rie Florence &, Mayhew, thd that he saw her execute this wr testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence Florence E Mayhew meceased; and that at the time of its 9% Mayhew was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing menor? s Z. Ve Turlingto™, Porter Mayhew, Executor Partlee Wayhew Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, farehg > sofas Superior © ne Se e en g Ce r a z ei n e s Ae A ee r ah e m Te a ee s And thereupon it is considered and adjud ppper-writing and every part thereof is the ] Florence E. Mayhew, deceased, and it is ordered examination and this certific ate, be recorded an This 13 day of March, 1950. MO. 3445 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT t. Mamie Holley, now residing at 614 Eas County of Cook & State of Illinois, which I 4h domicile; and being of sound & disposing mind and m & declare this to be my Last Will & Testament, herebj all former wills & codicils to me heretofore made. FIRST: I direct that my just debts, funeral expenses administration to be paid by my Executor, hereinafter named, as conveniently may be SECOND: I give and devise my home located at 814, East gist ot vy UNLCABO, Ijl, to my niece, Rebecca Forney. THIRD; I give and bequeath the sum of $100.00 each to my Nephew Allan Cowan, and Martha Lewis, respectively. FOURTH: I give and bequeath the sum of $300.00 to my nephew, krnest Colbert, Jr. FIFTH: All of the rest residue and remainder of my estate, both real, personal & mixed and wheresoever, situate, I give, devise and bequeath, in equal shares, to my nephew Gordon Smarr, and my friend Ira Davis. SIXTH: I hereby nomimate & appoint Clarence Poffenberger, Last Will & Testament. this my Last Will & now Vice-Frresident of the Drexel National Bank as ixecutor of this my In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal to Mamie Holley (SEAL) ng instrument was, on the day of the the said Testatrix Testament, this 26th day of December, 1944. Were hereby certify that the forages date thereof signed, sealed, published & declared by t ° Mamie Holley, as & for her Last Will & T ie y, as & ast Will & Testament, in our presence, who a No. 3446 request & in her presence & in th presence of each other. hz , : wis Rave subscribed our RE COUN woRTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. names as witnesses hereto of the execution thereof beleivinge the aid 7 S 4a Cal LeStatriy 1 tT or ’ ns : é x 4 i Maggie Brown, of the aforesaid Vounty and State, being of sound mind, a th im f eof ajc + * - . . 3 ° ad « a a is at the time of so signing, tove of sovnd & disposing mind & Memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make this my last will Willie F. Sexton Address 814 E. List St and testament. First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a suitable John Battle Address 542 E. 45th St purial, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the A. H. Tudenaum Address 69 W. Washington St, first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate, Second. I give and bequeath to my son, George A. Brown, the sum of Twenty- Five Dollars ($25.00), to be paid by my Executor within two years from the date of my death out of the moneys belonging to my estate. 3 Third. I give and devise to my daughter, Flora Bell Brown, all my real RIG OIO I IR CL ICI IOI UR I a IR ROR a acai aa Kg I a ea ai aia aa fy property to be hers for and during her life. Fourth. I give and devise to my son, Lewis B. Brown, all my real property, subject to the life estate of my daughter, Flora Bell Brown, as devised in item three of this will, to have and to hold to him and his heirs in fee simple. I also give and bequeath to my son, Lewia B. Brown, the sum of Five hundred Dollars ($500.00) to be vaid out of the moneys belonging to my estate within two years from the date of my death. Fifth, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Flora Bell Brown, all my personal property, all moneys, cash, and evidences of indebtedness belonging to me at the time of my death, not otherwise herein bequeathted in items second and fourth. Sixth. It is my will and desire that all the rest and residue of my estate, if any, over and above the devisees and legacies herein Set out, shall be given to my son, Lewis B. Brown. Seventh. I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Lewis B. Brown, my lawful Executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, the same, and every part and clause hereof, pe On ee ea e according to the true intent and meaning of hereby mevoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me hereto- fore made, In witness whereof, I, the said Maggie Brown, do hereunto anprag Nene oe Seal, this 18th day of January,1940. Maggie Brown (SEAL) aid Maggie Brown to be her Signed, sealed, published and declared by the 5 | her presence, who, at her request and in our names as witness thereto. Ae Le Stata — Sarah Stalhsse. last will and testament in the presence of us, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe ‘pers 500 COMMISSION TO TAKE PROOF OF WILL NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR cour? IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK To HONORABLE GEORGE C. SPOOLMAN Clerk Superior Court Windsor, North Carolina The undersigned Clerk reposing special trust and confidence in your intergrity, hereby authorizes and empowers you to cause Sarah Starr Gilliam to appear before you at such time and place as you may appoint and 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 Maggie Brown, deceased, which has been filed in this office for probate. And the deposition in writing by you so taken, the same you are tp trans- mit, sealed with your seal, to the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this th day of June, 1949. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY. BEFORE THE CLERK. In the Matter of the will of Maggie Brown, deceased. The paperwriting hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and Testament of Maggie Brown, deceased bearing date of the 18th day of January ,1940, is exhibited before the undersigned, Clerk of the Superior Court of Bertie County, North Carolina, by virtue of the authority above given him and thereupon the follow ing proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Sarah Starr Gilliam one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY: Sarah Starr Gillam, being duly sworn deposes and says that she is 4 subscribing witness to the said paper writing now shown her, purporting to be : wn execute this he presence execution the last will and testament of Maggie Brown and that she saw Maggie Bro writing as her last will and testament, and that affiant attested it int and at the request of said Maggie Brown, deceased; and at the time of its said Maggie Brown was, in affiant's opinion of sound mind; and disposing memory: | bing witness to said will Affiant further swears that A. L. Starr the other subscri t affiant saw him signed the same as a witness in the presence of affiant, and tha sign the same and that A, L. Starr is novdead. i | Sarah Spare GALAeB = | Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30 day of June, 1949. §eo C+ Sportor Court of Bertie County Having executed the commission of the Clerk @ the Superior Court of Iredell County, I hereby make this as a true and complete account of the proceedings had before me underthe special authority in me reposed, In Witness Whereof, I hereuntosset my hand and seal this the 30 dy of June, 1949. Geo C. Spoolman NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL C OUNTY O P Houston, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of Maggie Brown deceased, whose will the attached paper-writing, dated the 18th day of January, 1940, purports to be, having often seen her write, and that the name of the said Maggie Brown subscribed to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said Maggie Brown. O. P. Houston Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5th day of May, 1950. Martha D, Parker Deputy Clerk of Superior court. NORTH CAROLINA, TREDELL COUNTY. Z. V. Turlington, being duly sworn, deposes and says that vhe is one of the subscribing witnesses well acquainted with the handwriting of A. L. Starr, ast will and testament of Maggie Brown, to the paper writing purporting to be the 1 | y of January, 1940, having often deceased, which is hereto attached, dated the 18th da seen him write, and that the name of the said A. L. Starr subscribed as 4 witness to said will is in the genuine handwriting of the said A. L, Starr. Z. V. Turlington —___ lth day of July, 1949. Parker Harthe Dore Superior Court ed by the court that the said paper And thereupon it is considered and adjud of ¢ Brown, deceased writing and phe ears thereof is the last will dite host geet oa asete certificate, and it is order hat the same, with the foreg 6. G. § Stark 3 eperior Court be recorded and filed. ; Ve eH RO AAA ARTA I TT Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 1 This 5 day of May, 1950. Remetope Rete a HOR Re June 11-1948 The last will and testament of James Pinkney Reavis, I, James Pinkney Reavis will to my wife Grace Maude Green Reavis all my property both real-estate and personal for her life time after all debts if there should be any are paid, and then at her death either keep jointly or be equally divided or sold and equally divided between our children Clorice Mae Reavis, Moore and Virginia Ruth Reavis Ramsey. I also appoint my wife Grace Maude iis ines as administratrix of my estate to serve without bond. J. Pinkney Reavis X (his mark) By Mrs. J. Pinkney Reavis, Jitness Mary Plyler Sbhafer Mrs J C Gryder NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of J. Pinkney Reavis, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of J. Pinkney Reavis deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Grace Maude Greene Reavis the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Mary Plyler Schafer and Mrs J © Gryder, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Mary Plyler Schafer and Mrs. J. C. Gryder being duly sworn, depos and say, and each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the last will and testament the said paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be s his last will of J. Pinkney Reavis, and that she saw him execute this writing 4 st of and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the reque said J Pinkney Reavis, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said , disposing memory> J. Pinkney Reavis, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and Mrs. J. C, Gryder County. ‘kind, and wherever situate, in fee simple to my 50M, 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 J Pinkney Reavis, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination : this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 27 day of March, 1950. C. G, Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. NO. 3448 LL I, Gussie Davidson, a resident and citzen of Iredell County, State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by me heretofore made. ITEM I. I direct that my Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all of my just debts, including my funeral bill, and the cost of a suitable marker to my grave, out of the first money coming into his hands. ITEM II. I give, devise and bequeath my home at 415 Harrison Street, in the City of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, in fee simple to my son, Clarence Eugene Adams. ITEM III. The. cook stove, radio, and the bedstead which is in the room occupied by my husband, Columbus Davidson, were paid for jointly by me and my husband, Columbus Davidson, and I do hereby give, devise and bequeath in fee simple to my husband, Columbus Davidson, the aforesaid articles of personal property situate in my home at 415 Harrison Street, Statesville, North Carolina, described as follows: The cook stove, radio, and the bedstead which is in the room of my husband, Columbus Davidson, ture ITEM IV. All of the rest and residue of the household and kitchen furni e at my home I give, devise and bequeath ih fee simple to my son, Clarence Eugen Adams, real ITEM V. I give, devise and bequeath all of the rest and residue of my estate and personal property, including money, person Clarence Eugene Adams. al effects of ‘any and every ITEM VI.I hereby nominate and appoint my son, Clarence Eugene Ad € Adams, as Executor of my last will and testament, with full power and authority to ouney out all the terms amd provisions of this will, and I dire : seeds ved ta. ahta Wilk: ’ ct that he shall not be IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Gussie Davidson, have set my hand and seal i this my Will contained on two sheets of paper, and have written my name at a bottom of the foregoing sheet, at Statesville, State of North Carolina, on this the 19th day of May, 1948. | /s/ Gussie Davidson (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published, and declared by Gay tale Gasste Davidson as and for her last Will in the presence of us, who at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of one another, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, Gussie Davidson in our presence, also signed her name at the bottom of the first sheet of her Will, C. Be. Winberry Charlie Fay Murdock NOR TH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of Gussie Davidson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of Gussie Davidson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Clarence Eugene Adaus, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of C, B, Winberry and Charlie Fay Murdock, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. C. B. Winberry and Charlie Fay Murdock 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 Gussie Davidson, 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 Gussie Davidsoa deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Gussie Davidson was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory+ Cy Be Wirb ory ame | Charhie Fay Murdedian— Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3 day of April]9P« Iredell C ofeek Superior CO soi} 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 Gussie ea ras ae oe : a : Davidson, deceased, and it is ordered that tie same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 3 day of April, 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of lredell Countyl we - NO. 3449 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL I, Francis W. Whitlow, of the County and State aforesaid, do make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament. Item One I Hereby constitute and appoint my friend, J. R. Withers, the executor to all intents and purposes of this my last will and testament, and he shall receive as compensation for his services as exec ‘tor a commission of 6% of the value of the personal property administered on by him. In case J. R. Withers should not survive me, or in case he should die before my estate is completely wound up, then I hereby appoint and constitute my friend, Paul R Ervin, as substitute executor of this my last will and testament, and the said Paul RX. Ervin, powers and duties as executor and shall hers. in case it becomes necessary for him to act, shall be vested with the same be entitled to the same commission for his services in that capacity as J, R. Wit ITEM TWO I direct that my executor reduce to cash as soon after my death as conveni- and, after paying my ent all my personal property, including my choses in action, I direct that administration of my estate, James Thomas Whitlow, Mrs. Sarah in equal portions. just debts’ and the proper charges for the he shall divide the balance among my three children, Elizabeth Warsham, and Mrs Jane Whitlow Mott, share and share alike ITEM THREE n sums of money to my children an either by notes d may make I have already advanced certai y ‘advancements to them in the future, which advanc or by book accounts, or both; and I do hereby direct that said advancements shall be ry one of my said children before they take anything at e real estate whieh I will hereinafter ements are evidenced accounted for by each and eve all from my estate with qhe exception of * (devise to them in individual portions. . “ <9 a == ee = ar “o e ig ih ITEM FOUR I will and bequeath to my wife, Octie Nixon Whitlow, the cook stove whi ch is now in my home in Mount Mourne, North Carolina. ITEM FIVE On October 29th, 1927, my present wife and I (we being then unmarried) entered into a written contract, by the terms of which my wife, Octie Nixon whitl ‘Nitlow, (then Octie Nixon) cofvenanted and agreed that in consideration of my purchasing and conveying to her for her lifetime a tract of land containing fifty acres in either Iredell or Mecklenburg County, State aforesaid, she would release all claims which she might have against the personal property, choses in action or real estate belonging to me at my death. A Copy of this agreement is attached to this my last will and testament. In compliance with the terms of this cogivenant I do heveby will and devise to the said Octie Nixon Whitlow for and during the terms of her life- time the following described tract or parcel of land: Lying and being in Long Creek Township, Mecklenburg County, State aforesaid, and more particularly described and defined as follows: Being a part of Lot #3 of the division of the Estate of Thomas Glyyas as shown by a map of J. E, Walker, County Surveyer, recorded in Special Proceedings # 1397 in Minute Book #18, Pages 106 to 114, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Mecklenburg County, and bounded as follows: BEGINNING at a stone in the corner of lot #1 of said division, and running thence S. 664 E. 2h poles to a stake in the line of said lot sh #1; thence along four new lines (1) S. 2 E. &h-4/5 poles to an iron stake, (2), S. &2 E. 374 poles to an iron stake, (3) N. 88=3/h E. 32.7 poles to an iron stake, (4) S. 83 E. 51.6 poles to an iron stake in Robert Phillips" line; thence along said Phillips! line 5. 2) W. 41.2 poles to a stkone; thence N. 78 W. 122 poles to a stake in John Prim's line; thence N. 314 W. 36.8 poles to a stone (formerly a birch) on the channel of Long Cresk; (formerly e with thence S. 684 W. 154 poles to a stone on the west bank of Long Creek a gum); thence N. 35 W. 49 poles to a stone in Dr. Abernathey's line; thence Dr. Abern,athey's line N. 36 3/h E. 65. 2 poles to the point or place of peginning, land conveyed to 62h, -page® containing 50.4 acres, the same being a part of that tract of F, We Whitlow by two deeds recorded in Book 831, page 119, and Book 256, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County. ITEM Six. Upon the condition that he will provide a home for his Nixon Whitlow, from the time of my death until her death, and upon % condition that he will, manage and keep in good general condition for his mother the said fifty acres of land mentioned in item five hereof, 1 wild and devise unto my step-son, W. 8. Nexon, for and during the period of the epee. lifetime of Octie Nixon Whitlow the folowing described tract or parcel of. " af ores he further said Lying and being in Long Creek Township, Mecklenburg County, State time, and at her death to her children and their heirs forever, the ‘ { | | Mareh, 1914, and being more particularly described as fol (in the center of the sand clay road a corner of lot #2, running th and being a part of lot iB of the division of the Estate of Thomas Gluyas as shown by a map of J. E. Walker, County Surveyor, recorded in Special Proceeding # 1397 in ygnute Book #18, pages 106 to 114, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Mecklenburg County, and more particuarly described as follows: BEGINNING at a utiond, Robert Phillips' and James Lawing's corner; a corner of said lot #3, and running thence S. 24 W. 42.4% poles to an iron stake in said Phillips' line; thence along four new lines (1) N. 83 W. 51.6 poles to an iron stake, (2) S. 88 3/4 W. 32.7 poles to an iron stake, (3) N. 82 W. 37% poles to an iron stake, (4) N. 2 W. éy-,/5 poles to a stake in the line of lot #1; thence along the lines of lot #1 and lot #2 S. 663 E. 122~2/5 poles to a stone, the corner of Lot #2; thence S. 854 E. 1D poles to the point or place of beginning containing 46.9 acres, said land being part of the tract bought by me as shown by two deeds registered in Book #831, Page 119 and Book #@24, Page #256, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County. ITEM SEVEN I will and devise to my son, James Thomas Whitlow, and his heirs a tract of land designated as lot #2 on a plat made by J. F. Gamble, Surveyor, in March,1914, which plat is now in my possession, bounded as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the center of the sand clay road and running N. 5€ &. 2-3/5 poles to a stake in the center of the said sand clay road; thence S. 164 E. 111 poles to a stone; thence S. &3 W. 66 poles to a stone; thence S. 14 W. 26 poles to a stone; thence W. 40 poles to a stone; thence N. 5 W. 72 poles to a stone; thence S. 88 E. 43 poles to a stone; thence N. 1 ms ki poles to the beginning, containing fifty-one and seven-tenths (51.7) acres, more or less. Also, I will and devise to my son James Thomas Whitlow, following tract of land described on said plat and known as lot #3, and called the BEGINNING at a hickory, an old corner of and his heirs, the Bradford tract, being bounded as follows: running thence S. 1 W. 35 poles to a stone or stake, Jane Bell's corner; thence 5S. 88 } W. 444 poles to a stone; thence hence N. 884 E. 46% poles to the beginning, the Lee Kennedy tract and the Bradford tract; Ne 54 W. 36% poles to a stone; t containing ten acres, more or less. Both the foregoing tracts of land lie in Davidson Township, Iredell County, State of North Carolina. Item Bight I will and devise to my daughter, Mrs. Jane Whitlow Mott during her life- made by J. F. Gamble, Surveyor, for me in lows: BEGINNING at a stake ence N. 1 &. 1294 tract of land, being lot #4 on a pjat following descritied | Q ; i poles to a stone in the line of the Lee Kennedy tract and a corner of W, B, yj ve e Lott's tract, also a corner of my tract; thence N. 70 E. 40 poles to a stone, a co ’ rner of the said W. B. Mott's land and my land; thence 5, 37 E. 97=2/5 poles to th . © center of the sand clay road; thence 5S. 58 W. folloving the said sand clay road 118 pol es to the beginning, containing fifty-one and three-quarters (513/4) acres, more ‘“ ’ less. The above described tract of land lies in Davidson Township, Iredel) Sounty, State aforesaid. ITEM NINE I will and devise to my daughter, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Warsham, and her heirs forever the following tract of land lying in Davidson Township, Iredell County, State aforesaid, adjoining the lands of W. B. Mott and others and bounded as follows: BEGINNING AT a stake in the center of the sand clay road mentioned in Item Bight of this my last will and testament, running thence S. 37 E. 40-1/5 poles to a stone; thence N. 64 E. 324 Poles to a stone; thence S. 1 W. 120 poles to a stone; theme 5, 23 W. @1 poles to a stone; thence N. 164 W. 111 poles to a stake in the center of the sand clay road; thence N. 56 E,. along the center of the said sand clay road 75-2/5 poles to the beginning, containifg 76.6 acres, more or less. ITEM TEN I will and devise to my granddaughter, Alberta Whitlow, sole surviving child of my son William McKamie Whitlow, and her heirs forever, the following tracts or parcels of land; First Tract, lying in Huntersville Township, Mecklenburg County State aforesaid, (being the same tract purchased by me from Harry Gaston) bounded as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake on John McFadden's line; thence N. 80 W. 49 poles to a stake; the corner of the old D. A. Caldwell tract; thence with the said Caldwell line S. 28 W. 67 poles to a stake, Samuel Graham's corner on the said Caldwell line; thence S. 794 E. 72 poles with the said Samuel Graham's line to a stake on John McFadden's line; thence N, 13 E. 62 poles with the said McFadien's line to the beginning, containing twenty-three and one-half (234) acres, ship, Mecklenburg County, more or less, Second Tract, lying and being in Lemleys Town follows: BEGINNING State aforesaid, adjoining the Abernathey lands, and bounded as at a large red oak, a marked corner established by me near the edge of the bottes g thence N. e Ne 304 rd 8. and east of McDowell's Creek, about 100 yards therefrom, and runnin 714 W. 110-2/5 poles to an iron stake on the east bank of a road; thence the said road; thene orner of the old peginning, conan E. 74=9/25 poles to a pine stump about one pole west of 76 E, 101 poles to a stake or stone east of McDowell's creek, ac D. A. Caldwell tract of land; thence 3. 22 W. 79=b/5 poles to the fifty (50) acres, more or less, . 3 my rast Wil However, both the tracts of lands mentioned in this item of and testament are devised to Alberta Whitlow upon the express condi tion that her Se en Si s : re yt = ae . ey ee ee ea r s ee 7 we < Se r e ! ea r e Se e se ti g e n ) Ee ee | i being my desire that he should not be forced to lose his nother, the wife of my deceased son, William McKamie Whitlow, shall have a one-third life estate in the said lands in the same fashion as if her husband has died seized and possessed of the same. ITEM ELEVEN hs pallor: Ata elma rs J. Rk, Withers, as trustee for my three children, James Thomas Whitlow, Mrs. Jane Whitlow Mott and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Warsham, my house and lot in the town of Davidson, Mecklenburg County, state of North Carolina; and I do hereby direct that the said executor shall sell the said property as soon after my death as he shall deem wise and divide the proceeds arising therefrom share and share alike in equal portions among my three children mentioned above. ITEM TWELVE I will and devise to Paul R. Ervin, as trustee for my children, James Thomas Whitlow, Jane Whitlow Mott, and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Warsham, all the remainder of my real estate or interest in real estate not hereinbefore or hereinafter specifically devised by me; and I direct that the said trustee shall sell the said real estate or interest in real estate as soon after my death as convenient and convert the same into cash, the proceeds coming from the said sale to be divided share and share alike in equal portions among my three children mentioned above, but it is my will and desire that none of my said children shall share in this [und or in the fund arising from the sale of the real estate mentioned in Item Eleven of this my last will and testament until he or she shall have accounted to my executor for the advancements which I have made or may in Item Three of this my last Will and testament. And it is my ~~ will and against the sai the Statute of Limitations shall not run af desire that/ advancements or be pleaded in bar thereof for the purpose of the operation of Items Three, Eleven and Twelve of this my last will and testament. It is my further will and desire that the trustee herein appointed shall permit my step-son. W. S. Nixon, to occupy and cultivate the two tracts of land mentioned in Item Five and Six of this my last will and testament rent free for such a period of time as he in his discretion shall deem reasonably necessary to enable the said W S Nixon either to repay or refinance his indebtedness to my estate, provided: (1) That this provision shall become operative only in case e at the time the land mentioned the said W. S. Nixon shall still be indebted to my sstat herein passes to the said trustce, and (2) That the said trustee shall not permit the said W. S. Nixon to oocupy the property rent free for any period or term which The purpose of this Item is to give We 3- Nixon indebtedness on his farm and home, it farm and home on account of will extend beyonug January let}943. ¢very reasonable opportunity to pay off his | his indebtedness to my estate. make to them in the future in the manner provided | ? ITEM THIRTEEN In Items Two, Eleven and Twleve of this my last will and testament I have bequeathed and devised to my three children, James Thomas Whitlow, Mrs Jane Whitlow, Mott, and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Warsham, equal portions of whatever will remain of my personal property upon the settlement of my estate and equal portions of certain real estate, and I have appointed J. R.Withers and Paul R. Ervin as trustees to carry out my will and desire in this respect. However, if upon my death my said three children can agree among and between themselves that one of them is willing to take the house and lot mentioned in Item Eleven hereof, and if another is willing to take the real estate mentioned in Item Twelve hereof (subject, of course, to the trust set out in said Item), and if the third child is willing to take whatever will remain of ny personal property upon the settlement of my estate, in lieu of the division as I have made it in Items Two, Elwen and Twelve hereof, then I do hereby direct that ny executor and the trustees hereinbefore appointed shall, as soon after my death as convenient, and after the completion of the trust created in Item Twelve hereof, convey to my said three children the said real and personal property in the individual portions as they shall agree. But this Item of my last will and testament shall become operative and effective only in case my said children can agree among themsel ves that they are willing to accept the division as outlined by me above. If the said children cannot agree upon this matter, then my executor and the trustees herein appointed shall proceed to dispose of the said property and make the division as set out in the previous Items of this my last will and testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Francis W. Whitlow, do hereunto set ay hand and seal, this the 10 day of May, 1933. F, W. Whitlow (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Francis W. Whitlow to be his last Will and Testament in our presence, and we, in his presence and at his request, and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as witnesses hereto, WITNESS; ADDRESS: T. E. Lothery Davideon, N. CS. C, E. Fidler Davidson, N. C. THIS CONTRACT, Made the 29 day of Yetober, 1917, of the County of Iredell apd State of North Carolina, party af the first pa Octie Nixon, of the County of Mecklenburg and State of North Carolina, party second part, WITNESSETH: THAT WHERAS a marriage is intended to be had between the said pa the first and second parts, the party of the first part agrees in consideration of the marriage between the parties of the first and second parts, and other considera- tions and covenants hereafter mentioned, to purchase a tract of land containing fifty acres, either in the County of Mecklenburg of County of Iredell, North Carolina, and make a deed of the said fifty acres of land to the said Octie Nixon, conveying the said tract to her for her life time, and the said Octie Nixon, party of the second part, for and in consideration of the conveyance of the said tract of land to her upo for her life time as aforesaid, hereby relinquishes all claims that she may have the personal property and choses in action and real estate of the said Francis We Whitlow at his death, and she hereby further agrees that she will not contest any will or testament of the said Francis W. Whitlow, and further agrees that if after the said intended marriage is consummated between the parties to this contra a decree of shall be a spparation between them, whether voluntary or by of law, then this contract shall be void and of no effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties ® these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals, this the 29 day of Uctober, A. De, 1917. F, W. Whitlow (SEAL) Octie Nixon _ (SEAL) Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: Chas. G. Wasbam Mrs. Chas Washam oo. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF IREDELL. I, F. W. WHITLOW, of said County and State, make this codicil to my last will and testament which was published by me and dated the 10th day of May, 1933, which said will I do hereby ratify and confirm together with the codicil thereto attached and dated May 19th, 1933, except as the same may be changed hereby, ITEM ONE WHEREAS, by Item Ten of my will mentioned above I devised unto my grand- dauther, Alberta Whitlow, sole surviving heir of my son, William McKamie Whitlow, the following described tract of land, subject to a life estate in one-third thereof to Mrs. William McKamie Whitlow: Lying and being in Huntersville Township, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and bounded as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake on John McFadden's line, thence N, 89 W. 49 poles to a stake, the corner of the old D. A. Caldwell tract; thence with the said Caldwell line, S. 28 W. 67 poles to a stake, Samuel Graham's corner on the said Caldwell line; thence S. 795 E. 72 poles with the said Samuel Graham's line to a stake on John McFadden's line; thence N. 13 E, 62 poles with the said McFadden's line to the beginnig, containing twenty-three and one-half (234) acres, more or less, NOW in order to make a more equitable division of my lands I give and devise to my son, James Thomas Whitlow a part of the foregoing tract, the remainder of which shall descend in accordance with the provision made by me in Item Ten of my said will, I, therefore, devise and give unto my son, James Thomas Whitlow, the following described portion of said tract: BEGINNING at a white oak bush on McFadden's line and runs thence N. 80 W. 49 poles to a stone; thence S. S38 w. $8 poles to a stone; thence Ss. 79 37h B. 5) ole® to a stone on the East line; thence N. 13 E. 26 poles to the beginning, con Paining 8.3 acres, more or less. ITEM TWO WHEREAS, by Item One of my will referred to herein I constituted and d appointed my friend, J. R. Withers, the executor of my last will and testament, am whereas, in Item Eleven of said Will I likewise named the said J. R. Withers as Trustee of a certain trust for my three children now living and whereas the said J. Re Withers is now in ill health and may not survive me. es NOW, THEREFORE, I do hereby name, constitute and appoint my son, Jam co- Thomas Whitlow, my son-in-law, W. 5. Washam, and my friend, Paul R. Ervin, 48 to executors of my said last will and testament together with the codicils there ee for withers grvin, attached and I likewise constitute and appoint, Paul R Ervin, a8 Trust my heirs at law to carry out the trust provisions of my will in which J» Re ire that Paul Re was formerly named as trustee. It is likewise my will and des the legal be attorney for the executors of my last will and testament and handle details of winding up my estate. haga and reby set my IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said F. W. Whitlow, do he seal, this the lith day of July, l Signed, sealed, published and Xaclaed by the ! (sBAL) said F. W. Whitlow, to be a codicil to his last F. We Wnithow. will and testament in our presence and we in his ° geet and in the presence of each other) have, at. 4s request, hereto subscribed our names as witnessés. T. E. Lothery * ” er NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. ee i I, F. W. Whitlow of the county and State aforesaid do make and dec] M AL AG Ue Lare this codicil to my last will and testament bearing d; of M C earing date of May 10, 1933, I hereby confirm all of said will except as herein changed. In Item 12 of my said will I hereby strike out the following words at the end of said Item 12, viz.: "it being my desire that he should not be bused to lose his farm and home on account of his indebtedness to my estate" and that the comma after the word "home”™ just immediately preceding the words above set out and quoted be stricken out and a period be inserted in lieu thereof, In testimony whereof, I, F. wW. “hitlow do hereb. set my hand and seal, this the 19th day of May, 1933. F, W. Whitlow T. E. Lothery GC. B. Fidler Witnesses. NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY In the matter of the Will of Francis W. Whitlow, Deceased. The paper-writing herto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament, together with a codicill dated May 19, 1933 and also a codicill dated July 11, 1939, of Francis W. Whitlow deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Paul R. Ervin, one of the executors therein named, and thereupon tle following proof thereof is takeh by the oash and examination of T. E. Lothery and C. E. Fidler, the subscribing wit nesses thereto,as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. T. E, Lothery ayd C. E. Fidler being duly sworn, depose and say, am each for himself deposes and says, that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- writing now shown him, purpotting to be the last will and testament and codicills to Said Will dated May 19, 1933 and July 11, 1939, of Francis W. Whitlow, and that he Saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament and codicills to said Will, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said Francis a+ — Whitlow deceased; and that at the time of its execution said Francis , Whitlow was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. C, Ep Fidler _.____ 1, Be Lothery Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this ll day of April 7 1 | » 4950, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior ———— tredell County Court, and thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the Said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament and two Codicills thereto of Francis W. Whitlow, deceased, and it is ordered that the Same, with the foreg- oing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This the 11 day of April, 1950; C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court Irgdell toumty, Jo BUS BR DIK 2)6 As ais ahs ae Ae aie ah Bix Bk ae aI aI Bix Bis AIS 2K DIS Bx AIK BY YK AK OK OK 2k SIE DI 2K >< 2K 2 NO. 3450 The Last Will of John W. Mullis Aug 7- 1947 One lot of land on Liberty Branch I leave to my daughter Etta Mullis York bounded on the West by Richard Mullis on the South by Marvin York and Lee York, on the North by Lee York and Marvin York and Lee Bridges. One lot on the South side of the road including my dewling house and other buildings on the South side of the that runs by my house. Bounded on the north by the road and on the west by Campbells and Richard Mullis on the South by Lee Bridges on the East by the Wash Mullis Place. I leave the above lot to Fred Bridges now the third lot, on the North side of road I leave to Parks Bridges bounded on the West by Ruth and Ruby and Richard Mullis on the North by the Clary place and on the East by a spring branch and a 21 acre track that I own on the south by the road and Fred Bridges lot this 21 acre tract 1 will to Solon Briges and Tobitha Bridges and Anna Lee Templeton grand children and to my wife a cow and one hundred dollars if she dosent claim any doura and she is to have every thing she hed when we was married and all the things she has bought since s required to sign that doura rites from we was married When Clay sold the Salmons place we both wa deed she said if she was the longest liver she would not claim any my children John W Mullis Aug 7, 1947 This the will of John W Mullis I will my house hold and kitchen furniture to my children and grand onslire they can divide them up among them selves if they want to do that or have 8 sale ant divide the money 1 name Fred Bridges Executor this will Richard had his share f land after he was 21 years old ( 46. acres : John W. Mullis Witnesses Dewey T. Binkley " J. Royal Reid " C, W. Crater The land willed to Fred Bridgds is hereby cancelled by deed and the pierce willed to Parks Bridges is cancelled by deed also. The 21 acre I've willed to Tobitha Bridges, Solon and Annalee Templeton is now cancelled by deed the cost of getting Richard to sign that mortgage deed that covers all my land all the court cost must come out of Etta part must come out of what I will to Etta This 24 day of December- 1948. J. W. Mullis NORTH CAROLINA : ; - NEE In the Superior Court-Befa@re the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of John W, Mullis, Decdased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testauwent of John W Mullis, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of +redell County, North Carolina, by Fred Bridges, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of Dewey T. Binkley, J. Royal Reid and C. We Crater, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. Dewey T. Binkley, J. Royal Reid and C. W. vrater 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 df John #W. Mullis, and that he saw him execute this writing as «is last will and testa- hent, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said John '. Mullis, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said John W. Mullis, was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. Wildl Exhibited by: Dewey T. Binkley ; ecg ard named in Will C, Ww. Crater te Sere day of April, 1950. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, th ‘ Martha D. Parker ia Benaty Clerk superior 7 Tredeil County. 1 14 ite iy y the Court that the said And thereupon it is considered and adjudged b last will and testament of John W. Mullis, Paper-writing and every part thereof is the me, with the foregoing examination and this deceased, and it is ordered that the sa certificate, be recorded and filed. See probate of codicil to the above last will and testament. This 7th day of April, 1950. aa C. G, Smith ee Clerk ge Court of Iredell County. i NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Co IREDELL COUNTY. Before the vite A paper writing, without subscribing witnesses, purporting to be a codj to the last will and testament of John W. Mullis, deceased, is exhibited for ‘és in open Court by Fred Bridges, the executor in the will named; and it is aa proved by the oath and examination of Fred Bridges, that the said will was found among the valuable papers and effects, lodged in the hand of Parks Bridges for safe keeping after his death. And it is further proved by the oath and examination of three competent and credible witnesses, to-wit: Dewey T, Binkley, J. Royal Reid and C. W. Crater, that they are acquainted with the handwriting of the said J, W, Mullis ( John W. Mullis), having often seen him write, and verily belive that the name of the said J. W. Mullis subscribed to the said will and the said will itself and every part thereof, is in the handwriting of the said J. W. Mullis. aera further proved by the evidence of the three last mentioned witnesses, that the said handwriting is generally known to the acquaintances of the said J. W. Mullis. Dewey T. Binkle (SEAL ) QD . e } r Executor named in Will CC. W. Crater ( SEAL) Exhibited by: Severally sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7 day of April,A.D. 1950. _Martha D. Parke Deputy Clerk Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court, IREDELL COUNTY Before the Clerk It is therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper writing, and every part thereof, is the last codicil to the last will and testament of J. W. Mullis, deceased, and the same with the foregoing examination and this certificate are ordered to be recorded and filed. This the 7th day of April, A. D., 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court. SOIR OI II OI ROROR tot note ge tee i te te ge 0% 0 eke ie i ie a a 1% Caldwell, my lawful executor to all inte No. 3451 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG I. John F. Caldwell, of the aforesai C v a Gen , ‘ , ° 3 oresaid County and State, being of sound mind, : i the uncertain ny eart! xis ale 7 4 but considering inty of my earthly existence, do make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following: First, My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial 2 4 Vu < + suitable to tne wishes of my friends andrelatives, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my estate. Second, I give, bequeath and devise to my beloved wife, Neta Patterson Jaldwell, for and during the term of her natural life all the property, both real and personal, of which I shall die seized, it being my will that she shall have complete controt of and the use of everything so long as she lives. ( I have already executed a deed in fee simple, to my said wife, to the house and lot, known as our home, and I wish her to have all the remainder of my property to provide an income for her during her lifetime) which I have provided for in Third, At the termination of the life estate, equally divided among Item Second above, it is my will that all my property stall he my children, share and share alike, and I give and devise it to them in fee simple to them and their heirs forever, subject however to one bequest hereinafter provided for. and before any division shall be Fourth, At the death of my said wife, it is my will that the sum made of my property as provided for in Item Third above, of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000.00) shall be paid to my son Gregg Caldwell out of my estate. Fifth, If, at any time during the lifetime of my said Wife, Neta Patterson and to such of my sons as mgy be living, Caldwell, it shall appear desirable to her f or all of the land belonging to my estate, to sell or otherwise dispose of any part © ing, shall have authority to a good title to property s° sold benefit of my she with the approval of such of my sons as may be liv make such sale as shall seem to them best, to execute or otherwise disposed of, and reinvest the proceeds therefrom for the said wife until her death. wifg Neta Patterson and appoint my beloved this my last will nts and purposes, to execute aning of the same, and e exacted of her; and I by me heretofore Sixth, I hereby constitute ve art and testament, according to the true intent and me every P 11 that no bond shall b and clause thereof, it being my wi her wills and testaments hereby revoke and declare utterly void all ot made, I witness whereof, I, the said JOHN F. CALDWELL, do hereunto set F my hand and seal, this 26th day of January, 1925. John F. Caldwell (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said JOHN F. CALDWELL. ¢ Ve \ , 0 be his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and i ‘ in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnes sex thereto. W. R. Grey H. B. Arbuckle STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG In the Matter of ~ probate of the Last Will and Testament of John F, Caldwell, Deceased. A paper-writing purporting to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF John F. Caldwell, deceased, is exhibited before me, the undersigned Clerk Superior Court for said County, by Neta Patterson Caldwell the Executrix therein mentioned, and the due execution thereof by the said John F, Caldwell, is proved by the oath the subscribing witnesses and examination of W. R. Grey and 4, B, Arbuckle fhereto, who being duly sworn, doth depose and say, and each for himself deposeth and saith, that he is a subscrib- ing witness to the paper-writing now shown him, purporting to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of John F. Caldwell, and that the said John F. Caldwell in the presence of this deponent subscribed his name, at the end of said paper-writing, which edict shown as aforesaid, and which bears date of the 26th day of January, 1925. AND THE DEPONENT FURTHER SAITH, That the said John F. Caldwell, the testator aforesaid, did at the time of subscribing his name as aforesaid, declare the said : T paper-writing so subscribed by him and exhibited, to be his LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, and this deponent did thereupon subscribe his name at the end of said Will as an attesting witness thereto, and at the request and in the presence of the said testator testator. And this deponent further saith that at the said time when the ie dep omen he subscribed his name to the said last Will as aforesaid, and at the time of t the said a Will and deponent: subscribing his name as an attesting witness thereto, 48 aforesaid, John F. Caildwell was sound of mind and memory, of full age to execute 8 was not under any restraint to the knowledge, information or belief of thi And further these dqonents say not. _w, 2, orey _H, B. Arbuckse Severally sworn and subscribed this 7th day of December, 1925 before me, A, & 1 Kestoraney CIerE Superior Court. gTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY. IN THE SUFERIOR COURT It is, therefore, considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing, and every part thereof, is the last Will and Testament of John F. cXldwell, deceased, and the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, are ordered to be recorded and filed. This 7th day of December, 1925. _J. A. Russell Assistant Clerk of Superior Court STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT I, J. Lester Wolfe, Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, State of North Carolina, said Court being a Court of record, and having jurisdiction of the probate of wills and the administration and settlement of the estates of deceased persons, and being the keeper and custodian of the original last willsand testaments and the proofs and probates thereof, hereby certify the foregoing Three (3) pages to be a true and correct copy of the Uriginal Last Will and Testament of John F. Caldwell, deceased, on file, and recorded in Will Book T, page 249, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. In Witness Wrereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the oon, oF ' . 6 é is Superior Court of Mecklenburg Bounty, at my office in Charlotte, North Carolina, th llth day of April, 1950. J. Lester Wolfe “CLERK SUPERLON COURT (CLERK'S SEAL) ty of Filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County ry 0 and recorded jredell, State of North Carolina on the 19 day of April, Ae Dey 199 in Book 13 of Wills on page 573 Public records of said County. seach peters tei te te aR IRE OTT LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF A. M. Edwards. I, Ae M. Edwards, of the County of Alexander, State of North Carolina, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not acting under duress, menace, fraud or undue influence of any person whatsoever, do make, publish, and declare this to be My Last Will and Testament: First: I hereby direct my executor hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my demise as can be lawfully and conveniently done. Second: I hereby give, and devise unto my son Durant Edwards, absolutely and in fee simple, all of my real estate located in Alexander County, North Carolina, which includes my residence, the vacant lot between my residence and the property of J. L. Watts, and the real estate located to the North of my residence purchased by me from O, F. Pool. Third: It is my will and desire that upon my death my executor shall sell, either privately or publically, in his sole discretion, my household furniture, and convert all my other personal property into cash, and I then make the following disposition of same: To my son Durant Edwards I hereby give and bequeath one fourth (1/4th) of all my personalty mentioned above; to my daughter Evalina Edwards Rothrock I hereby give and bequeath one fourth (1/4th) of all my personalty mentioned above; to my son John Edwards I hereby give and bequeath one fourth (1/hth) of all ay personalty mentioned above; and to the children of my late daughter Mae Edwards Alexander, namely; Mary Ross Alexander, Billy Alexander George Alexander, and Catherine Alexander, I hereby give and bequeath one fourth (1/4th) of all my personalty mentioned above, the same to be equally divided between them, share and share alike. Fourth: All the rest and residue of my property not heretofore disposed f of herein I give, devise and bequeath to my son Durant Edwards one fourth thereo!, my son John Edwards Edwards Alexander, to my daughter Evalina Edwards Rothrock one fourth thereof, to one fourth thereof, and to the children of my late HBaugnter Mae namely: Mary Ross Alexander, Billy Alexander, George Alexander and Catherine Alexander one fourth thereof. co taxed Fifth: I hereby provide and declare that all estate and inheritan e taking under this will which are charged or assessed upon any legatee or devise e and shall not be shall be paid by my executor out of the general funds of my estat charged to or paid by any legatee or devisee. son Sigth : {I have purposely made no provision for any other pere’’ whether claiming to be an heir of mine or not, and if any person, whether a bene- ficiary under this “ill or not mentioned herein, shall contest this Will or object to any of the provisions hereof, I give to such person so contesting or objecting the sum of one ($1.00) dollar and nor more, in lieu of the provisions that I have made or which I might have made herein for such person or persons so contesting or objecting. Seventh: I hereby nominate and appoint my son Durant Edwards the executor of this My last Will and Testament, and 1 do hereby revoke and declare utterly yoid all other Wills and Codicils to Wills by me heretofone made, In Witness Whereof, I, the said A. M. Edwards, have hereunto set my hand and seal, enisPceabie 1068. ‘gemini _ (SEAL) mark The foregoing instrument, consisting of two pages only, was, at the date thereof, by A. M. Edwards, the maker thereof, signed in our presence and in the presence of each of us, and at the time of his subscribing said instrument he declared that it was his Will, and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, we have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Sam Poole Charlie R. Watts NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of A. M. Edwards, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the undersigned Clerk of last Will and Testament of A. M, Edwards, deceased, is exhibited before the by Durant Edwards, the executor the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, oath and proof thereof is taken by the therein named, and thereupon the following ubscribing witnesses thereto, éxamination of Sam Poole and Charlie R. Watts, the 8 as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. Sam Poole and Charlie R. Wattg being duly sworn, that he is a subscribing witnes he last will and testament © depose and say, and e ach 6s to the said paper~ for himself deposes and says, f M, Edwards A. e writing now shown him, purporting to be t and that he saw him execute this writing as his last will and testament whi ’ that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said A, NM, Edwards ? deceased; and that at the time of its execution said A. M. Edwards was, in affi 8 ant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. vam Poole Charlie R. Watts Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21s t day of April 1950 : . C. G. Smith erk Superior vou 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 A. M, Edwards deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 21 day of April, 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. He ae 3s as RK Oa ac 2 aR a ae i ae a RC a ae a ae a 2 a a ic a a a Ca a a a a aK NO») 34,53 State of North Carolina. Iredell County. I, Willis D. Atwell, of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and Testament, in manner and form as follows, hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. Item l. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body a suitable burial and pay the expenses therefor, together with any other debts that I may owe, a8 soon as practical after my death. Item 2. 4 se an Subject to the payment of my funeral expenses and debts, 1 give, dev? and house bequeath all of my property, both real and personal, /including the dwelling 0 and lot on the East side of Tradd Street, in the City of Statesville, unto MY that nephew, Floyd E. Atwell, to be his absolutely. 1 do this for the reason : he has lived with and made a home for me for a number of year wh provided 1 . improvements on the house and I wish him to have it at my death, living with them at that time. Item 3. ; 11, 28 Executor rt thereof, I hereby constitute and appoint my nephew, Floyd E. Atwe of this my last Will and Testament, to execute thé same, and every P@ according to its true intent and meaning. I specifically authorize and empower my said Executor, in his sole discretion, to sell any property, real or personal, that it may be necessary to sell in order to settle up my estate, at either public or private sale, for cash or upon terms approved by him, and without any court order or authority, and to execute all necessary deeds, transfers, or other conveyances for any property so sold in order to assure a good title to the purchaser for any property so sold. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said Willis D. Atwell, do hereunto s et my hand and seal, this July 17th, 1945. | Willis D, Atwell (SEAL ) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Willis D. Atwell to be his Last Will and Testament, -in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do hereto subscribe our names as witnesses. John A. Scott Hessie Blakenship NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY. In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the Will of Willis D. Atwell, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk North Carolina, by Floyd E. Atwell, the testament of Willis D. Atwell deceased, of the Saperior Court of lredell Couhty, h executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken a oath and examination of John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. d sa John A. Scott and Hessie Blankenship, being duly sworn, depose an’ a7, ibing witness and each for himself deposes and says, that he and she each are subscribing the last will and testament purporting to be his last will and to the said paper-writing now shown hin, ute this writing as and at the request of said er, said Willis D. Atwell of Willis D. Atwell, and that he saw him exec testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence Willis D, Atwell, deceased and in the presence of each oth was, in affiant's opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory John A. Scott Floyd E. Atwell Hessie Blankenship. Executor Severally subscribed and sworn to hefore me, this 22 day of April 1950 * © Iredell County, And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by te Court, that the saiq paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Willis p, Atwell, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 22 day of April, 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Dredell County. BORIC I RO IE RSI IOI ICI aC II ACK I IRI ARNE A 2 a a a a a Ae a a 2a No. 3454 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, S. P. Webb, of the aforesaid county and state, being af sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body 4 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 fist moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. . f Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Mrs. Camelia Webb, all o my property both real and personal for and during her natural life, and at ner children, vi2! death I desire that said property be equally divided between my six | assy Mrs. Bertha Litton, Mrs. Beulah Hilderbrand, Tate Webb, Mrs. Elizabeth Robb Mrs. Cora Brown, and Mrs. Inez Brown. my lawful ament, Third. I hereby constitute and appoint my son Tate C. Webb, this my last will and test ) part and clause s and pestam nts executor to all intents and purposes, to execute according tothe true intent and meaning of the same, and every thereof- hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other will by me heretofore made. sat my hand and In Witness whereof, I, the said S. P. Webb, do hereunto sa Pe web {52H seal, this 7 day of August, 1940. Witnesses: de B. Caldwekt Mason Cates NORTH CSROLINA, In the Superior Court-Before the Clerk, IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of S. P. Webb, Deceased, The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of S. P. Webb, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Tate C. Webb, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J B Caldwell and Mason Cates the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. J. B. Caldwell and Mason Cates being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness tp the said paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of S. P. Webb, amd 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 S, P. Webb, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said S. P. Webb was, in affiant's opi.ion of sound mind and disposing memory. J. Be Caldwell Mason Cates Tate C. Webb, Extr Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2 day of May, 1950. C 6 G. smith Ulerk 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 S. P. Webb, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2 day of May, 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. Mea He He He 3c Me Ne He Me op ic Ne Ie I ME Hee AA A AAAI AIRE RAITT wae Severally subscribed and sworn to hefore me, this 22 day of April, 1950, om) G. Smith Iredell Seekeye tt And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by te Court, that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Willis p, Atwell, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 22 day of April, 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Tredell County. ROR 2 2 OIC a RR a aK 2 22) I IE OIC I CR OE RC Ra aR AI A oe a ak RR a a a aoe aK No. 3454 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, S. P. Webb, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall 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 fast moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. Mrs. Camelia Webb, all of and at her Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, my property both real and personal for and during her natural life, n, visi death I desire that said property be equally divided between my six children, | ' 8 Mrs, Bertha Litton, Mrs. Beulah Hilderbrand, Tate Webb, Mrs, Elizabeth Robbins, Mrs. Cora Brown, and Mrs. Inez Brown. lawful Third. I hereby constitute and appoint my son Tate C. webb, ay this my last will and test part and clause 8 and testament® ament, executor to all intents and purposes, to execute according tothe true intent and meaning of the same, and every thereof- hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other will by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof, I, the said S. P. , Webb, do hereunto a Pe vebn {SB eet my hand ant seal, this 7 day of August, 1940. Witnesses: i. B. Caldweli Mason Cates NORTH CAROLINA, ‘ Sess COUNT. the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. In the Matter of the Will of S. P. Webb, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of S. P. Webb, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Tate Cc, Webb, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J B Caldwell and Mason Cates the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. J. B. Caldwell and Mason Cates being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness tp the said paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of S. P. Webb, ard 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 S, P. Webb, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said S. P. Webb was, in affiant's opi.ion of sound mind and disposing memory. J. Be Caldwell Mason Cates Tate C. Webb, Extr Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2 day of May, 1950. C * G * omi th Ulerk superior Uourt 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 S. P. Webb, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2 day of May, 1950. C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Iredell County. qh A KK MRM HANAN EAE AAA EATERS ERRAAR ASAE ET TEE ET Severally subscribed and sworn to hefore me, this 22 day of April, 1959 g ° CC. G. Smith “Clerk Supertar-vourese Iredell County. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by te Court, that the saiq paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament of Willis p Atwell, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 22 day of April, 1950. C. Ge. Smith Clerk Superior Court of Dredell County. see ae ah ae 3 ak 2 a Ca CBI I a I a I a RC a RA a a a 2 22 a ae a a ae i aoe Ba ae a No.) 3454 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. I, S. P. Webb, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of wy earthly existence, do make and declare this my last will and testament: First. My Executor, hereinafter named, shall give my body 4 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 fist moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. . 1 of Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Mrs. Camelia Webb, al her my property both real and personal for and during her natural life, and at en, vist death I desire that said property be equally divided between my six children, ‘ Y bbins Mrs. Bertha Litton, Mrs. Beulah Hilderbrand, Tate Webb, rs. Elizabeth Ko ’ Mrs. Cora Brown, and Mrs. Inez Brown. c. Webb, my Lawful Third. I hereby constitute and appoint my son Tate nd testament, executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will @ and every part and oan? according to the true intent and meaning of the same, her wills and test thereof- hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all ot by me heretofore made. : ant reunto set my hand In Witness whereof, I, the said S. P. Webb, do he seal, this 7 day of August, 1940. ' en werd (984) Witnesses: J, Be Caldwell Mason Cates NORTH CAROLINA, the Superior Court-Before the Clerk. IREDELL COUNTY. In the Matter of the Will of S. P. Webb, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attaciied and purporting to be the last will and testament of S. P. Webb, deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, by Tate c, Webb, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of J B Caldwell and Mason Cates the subscribing witnesses thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY. J. Be. Caldwell and Mason Cates being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness tp the said paper~ writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of S. P. Webb, ard 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 S, P. Webb, deceased; and that at the time of its execution said S. P. Webb was, in affiant's opi-ion of sound mind and disposing memory. J. B. Caldweil Mason Cates Tate C. Webb, Extr Severally subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2 day of May, 1950. C. G,. Smith Ulerk superior UCourt 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 S. P. Webb, deceased, and it is ordered that the same, with the foregoing examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed. This 2 day of May, 1950. C. G. 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