Will of Richard Stubblefield, dated 28 Apr 1802
Rockingham Co, NC WB J:256 (1953-1956) (Image 507/729), researcher John Stubblefield had several old documents photostated and recorded, 16 Sep 1954 (see J:250, image 504/729).
[note that photostat cut off right edge of the will]
In the name of god amen
I Richard Stubblefield senr of the County of Rocking[ham]
and state of north Carolina Being sick in body but of
a perfect mind and memory Blessed be god do th[is]
28th day of April In the year of our Lord Chr[ist]
Eighteen hundred and two do make and Publish this
my Last Will and testament in manner following
Viz Item First I desire my negro woman Lyday[?]
and negro boy pleasant to be Equally Divided Betw[een]
my sons Richd Carter Jeremiah and Robert Stubblefi[eld]
secondly my will is suckey and nanncy [?] Stubblefield
Daughters of Nathan Stubblefield Decst shall have
thirty Dollars apeace out of the price of the negroes
thirdly my will is that my son Robert shall have a Cow
and Calf and feather Bed and furniture --
Fourthly my will is my son Carter shall hav[?]
hav [sic] a feather Bed and furniture and the Balance of
the stock as for Theodrick Nancy Bethel and
Lucy Harris and Elizabeth Mitchell has Received the[ir]
Part of the Estate Fifthly and Lastly I ordain an[d]
appoint my son[s] Richd and Carter Stubblefield
Executors of this my Last will and testament in witn[ess]
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
the Day and year above written signed sealed and
Delivered in Presents of us
Richd Stubblefield jr
Carter Stubblefield
Test
Jeremiah Stubblefield
John Rains X
Richard (his + mark) Stubblefield (seal)
[Reverse Side]
THIS OLD WILL OF RICHARD STUBBLEFIELD WAS PHOTOSTATED AT THE
REQUEST OF JOHN STUBBLEFIELD SEPTEMBER 16th, 1954
Richard Stubblefield
Will 1802