Last Will & Testament of
William Williams

Line of descent, William, Tobias, Nancy, Tobias Russell, Louisa, Wilford Morgan, Bob Morgan, Kenneth Morgan

In the name of God Amen this 31st (?) day of February 1786, I William Williams of the county of Casewell and State of North Carolina being sick in body but perfect in mind and memory, thanks be given to God for the same, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life do make this my last will and testament .... to wit: first, I give and bequeath to my son Tobias Williams, part of my land .... on the head of Mirey Branch .. to him during his natural life and at his death, to his daughter Pricilla. Second, I give to my daughter Mary Williams, all the remaining of my lands of the north side of the above mentioned branch... whereon I live... to be at her sole disposal forever. Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Agness Williams and Obedience Williams the remaining part of my land being on the south side of the above mentioned branch, to be equally divided between them by my executors. Lastly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Williams above mentioned and to Agness daughter of Obedience Williams (base born) the whole of my personal estate remaining after my just debets and funeral charges are paid and it is my will that in dividing the same that my bed be put in a lot given to said Agness and I do hereby appoint my trusty friends, John Campbell and Williams Rainey as executors of this my last will and testament.... Signed : Williams Williams John Campbell, & Alex Murphy, test. Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book B, Page 133 The will was written in February 1786 (he wrote the "31st day of February") and was proved during the court term of July 1786 in Caswell County, North Carolina.