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Dave Morris & Zack Allen The Will of William A. Morris As quoted in The Allens of Cribbs Creek, Burnsville Township, Anson County, North Carolina. By Reva Nance Carpenter and Virginia Nance McKee. In the name of God, Amen: I, William A. Morris of the county of Anson and state of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory thanks to God for the same and calling to mind the uncertainty of life and certainty of death do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows:
Paula
& Mike Morris - WILL
OF JOHN MORRIS DECEASED
WILL OF JOHN MORRIS DECEASED In the name of
the Benevolent Father of All: I John Morris of Athens Township
Harrison County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament. Item 1st It is my will that my just debts be paid out
of my es tate. Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my beloved wife
Elizabeth Morris in lieu of her dower, the farm on which we now
reside situate in Athens Township Harrison County Ohio containing
one hundred and seventy six acres, during her natural life At the
death of my said wife I devise and bequeath the real estate
aforesaid to my following named children to wit: Alonzo Morris,
John O Morris, Thomas M Morris, Mary A Morris, Morgan Morris, and
Sarah J Morris and their heirs respectively. Any of my said
children who are now indebted to me and any of my said children
who may hereafter become to me shall be required to account for
the same in the distribution of my estate and said indebtedness
shall operate as a lien upon said debtors share of the real est a
te above mentioned until paid, or said share shall stand charged
with the payment of said indebtedness All my personal property
that maybe subject to administration shall be converted into
money, and said money distributed equally among my children above
mentioned after my debts are paid. Item 3 The undivided two
thirds part of the farm I purchased of John Dunlap Jr situate in
Athens Township Harrison County Ohio, and the one upon which my
son Alonzo now resides containing eighty four and three fourths a
cres I devise and bequeath to my son James Morris and the
remaining undivided one third part of said farm to my son William
Morris, subject to the payment of such sum of money as my sister
Hannah may need for her natural life for her care and support, an
d subject also to the payment of one hundred dollars to my
daughter Margaret at my decease Said sums and amounts shall
constitute a charge upon said farm or real estate. My son James
shall pay two thirds of said sums and amounts and my son William
shall p ay the remaining one third. Item 4 I do hereby nominate
and appoint executor of this my last will and testament hereby
authorizing and impowering him to compromise, adjust, release and
discharge in such manner as deem proper the debts and claims due
me. I do also authorize \par and empower if it shall become
necessary in order to pay my debts, to sell by private sale, or
in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as may
think proper, all or any part of my real estate and deeds to
purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. In
testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th
day of October in the year 1893 John Morris Signed and
acknowledged by said John Morris as his last will and testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence John E. Cannon
John H. Estep. In the matter of the will of John Morris Deceased
The State of Ohio, Harrison County SS Personally appeared in open
court John E. Cannon and John H. Estep who being first duly sworn
to testify the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in revelation to the execution of the last will and testament of
John Morris deceased, depose and say: That they were present at
the execution of the instrument of writing now before them
bearing date the 25th day of October 1893 purporting to be the
last will and testament of John Morris, deceased, that they
respectfully subscribed their names thereto as witnesses at the
request of said testator and in his presence; that they saw said
testator sign said instrument at the end thereof, and he and him
acknowledge the same to be his will and that said John Morris at
the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint John E. Cannon John H.
Estep Sworn to before me and signed in my presence by said
witnesses in open court this 24th day of January 1894 (Amon)
Lemmon Probate Judge In the matter of the last will and testament
of John Morris, deceased. Probate court January 24, 1894. An
instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and
testament of John Morris late of Harrison County in the State of
Ohio, deceased was this day presented in this court and
application for the probate thereof was filed and all the next of
kin having waived notice and entered their appearance, thereupon
came John E. Cannon and John H. Estep, the subscribing witnesses
to said will, who in open court, on oath each testified to the
due execution of said will, which testimony was reduced to
writing and was signed by said witnesses, and it appearing by
said testimony that said will was duly executed and attested. And
the said John Morris at the time he executed said will was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
It is by the court ordered that said will be and is hereby
admitted to probate and that said will and testimony be recorded
Amon Lemmon Probate Judge
Gayle Austin
Orange County, Virginia Records
Orange County WB 2, p. 185-86
John Stodghil Inventory September 27, 1753 Money due from Thomas Morris, Thomas Morris
Orange County WB 2, p. 185-86
John Stodghil Inventory September 27, 1753 Money due from Thomas Morris, Thomas Morris
Orange County, Va. p. 314-15 WB 2(?)
William Pearce Estate Account August 27, 1761 Payment made to Thomas Morris and William Morris
Apr 23, 1759 Orange County, Va Deed Book, pp1-5
Allen Wiley and Eve, his wife, County of Culpeper, to Thomas Morris of same. For 28 pounds by deeds of lease and release grant 400 acres land granted to Charles Dewitt by patent 1 June 1741. Sold to David Wiley, father of Allen, by deed.. Feb 1740, and David Wiley , dying intestate, Allen Wiley, his son and heir. Signed: Allen Wiley Eve Wiley Wit: Richard Wright, Fredk Zimmerman Recorded Orange Co 24th May 1759
Indenture made the 24th day of March, 1760,
between Henry MORRIS and George BAILEY, for Love and Affection unto the said George BAILEY, his son-in-law, conveying 381 acres on both sides of the Smokey Ordinary Road. Names of witnesses not given.Indenture acknowledged in Court on March 24, 1760, by Henry MORRIS. Deed Book 6, page 434
Orange County, Va Deed Book 13, pp. 498-499
Indenture 28 Mar 1765 between John Ogg and Mary, his wife, and Andrew Shepherd & Compy, Merchants for 11.18.8 sell 700 acres,, John Ogg at this time lives, purchased from Mr. Samuel Garlick joining Mr. William
Smith, Capt. William Bell, Samuel Estis, and Ephraim Sims tracts. . . likewise 283 acres lying in Albermarle County purchased by John Ogg from Mary Davis and William Morris joining lands of Robert Thomson and Martin Halhed and at this time possessed by Thomas and John Sniffels and Thomas Snow, and also one Negro named tom, one named Reuben . . 60 head of cattle of different marks. Signed John (X) Ogg Wit: William Strachan John Marshall Robt. McClune Recorded Orange County 28th March 1765 (On margin. "Exd & Deld to Augt 1769")
Orange County, Va. WB 2(?)
William Morriss witness to will of Francis Williams - July 24, 1766
Orange County, Va WB 2 (?) p. 422
Findley Morriss-Division of Estate March 12, 1770 To: Richard Reynolds, Hugh Morriss, William Morriss, Sarah Morriss, Peggy Morriss, Lucy Morriss, John Morriss 7/26/1770 Ret
Orange County Deed Book 15, p. 277-278
Indenture 5 March 1771 between Wm. Morris and James Taylor, Gent. In consideration of 16,000 pounds (erased) of crop Tobo and cash to be paid on Fredericksburg or Roystons Warehouse each Hogshead to weigh 1100 pounds Nett.. sell unto James Taylor land purchased of said James Taylor on Roaches Run .. 400 acres.. bounded Matthew Creed; Honorias Powell; Roaches River Signed William Morris Wit: Zack Burnley, Garland Burnley, James Madison, Thos. Barbour Deed of Mortgage recorded 28th March 1771. (On margin; "Exd. & Deld to sd Taylor March 1781"
County, Va. Deed Book 15, pp. 278-280
Indenture 5 March 1771 between James Taylor and William Morris for sum of 16,000 pounds of tobacco. . discharge Wm. Morris. .400 acres Signed: James Taylor Wit: Zach Burnley, James Madison,Tho. Barbour, Garland Burnley Bargain and Sale recorded 28th March 1771 (On margin."Exd. & Deld. To Jas. Taylor Mar 1781)
Orange County Deed Book 15, pp. 375-377
Indenture 11 April 1771 between Alexander Spotswood of Spotsylvania County and Elizabeth, his wife, and William Beckham of Orange County for 51 pounds sell 146 acres on south side of the South fork of Rappahannock River bounded Dawson; formerly was Colo. Taliaferro now Wm. Morris; Wm. Pannell; Charles Bruce; Thomas Welch's plantation Signed: Alexander Spotswood Elizabeth Spotswood Presence: Thomas Welch, John Smith Recorded Orange, County 22nd August 1771
Orange County, Va Deed Book 15, p. 406-408
Indenture 12 Aug 1771 between William Croucher and Elizabeth, his wife, and John Wells .. for 55.4 pounds sell 184 acres land on Russell Run …Mountain Road Signed: Wm. Crutcher Eliza. Crutchre Presence:
John Crutcher, John Menefee, Ann Menefee, Eliza (X) Morris Recorded Orange County 26th September 1771 (
On Margin-"Original deld. Chas. Payne Now present owner of the land, 26 October 1872")
Orange County, Va Deed Book 15, pp. 408-410
County and Rebeckea, his wife and John Menefee for 35 pounds, 128 acres on west side Russell Run Signed: John Well Rebeckea (X) Wells Presence: Wm. Menefee, Ann Menefee, Eliza (X) Morris Recorded 26th September 1771 (In margin. "Esd. & Deld. To James Roach May 1776")
Orange County, Va. Deed Book 16, p. 36-38
Indenture 26 November 1772 between Thomas Burrus and Ann, his wife, and Thomas Snow for 25 pounds grant 150 acres both sides of Duglass River it being land where on Thomas Snow how liveth bounded by Wm. Morris, Wm. Grant. Signed: Thomas Burrus Ann (X) Burrus Recorded Orange County 26th November 1772
Orange County Va. Deed Book 16, pp. 38-40
Indenture 26 Nov. 1772 between Thomas Burrus and Ann, his wife, and William Grant for 11 pounds sell 120 acres both sides Duglass River, part of 400 acres granted to Honourias Powell bounded Wm. Morris's cornfield. Signed: thomas Burrus Ann(X) Burrus Recorded Orange County
26th November 1772 (On margin. "Esd. & Deld. To Wm. Morris Jr 1793")
Gayle Austin - Quit Claim List-1704 Virginia
Edward Morris, Jun James City Co.
Henry Morris King and Queen Co.
Jacob Morris Accomack Co_
James Morris Glouester Co, Ware Parish
James Morris James City Co
James Morris York Co
Jno. Morris Accomack
Jno. Morris York
John Morris Essex Co
John Morris James City Co
John Morris Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul
Joseph Morris Accomack
Josvas Morris Princess Anne Co
Robt. Morris Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul
Thomas Morris Princess Anne
William Morris King and Queen Co
William Morris King and Queen
William Morris King William Co
William Morris Gloucester, Ware Parish
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