1812: Will of Robert Trotter, Pendleton Dist., SC:
WILL OF ROBERT TROTTER
Know all Men by these present that I Robert Trotter Senior of
South Carolina
Pendleton District Knowing that all things must come to an end
have made and
ordained this My Last will and testament in the following manner
first I will
that all my lawful debts be paid.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath unto my Dearly beloved wife Susanna
Trotter the
plantation where I now live containing 300 acres together with
all my horses
cattle hogs corn furniture household and freehold with all my
debts dues and
demands whatever to be hers and by her freely enjoyed during her
lifetime and
then the remainder of any there be equally divided amongst my
Lawful Heirs.
Item 3rd. I will that Robert Trotter Junior be Executor and
Susanna Trotter
Executrix of my Estate altogether without any other person.
Signed and acknowledged this 1st of February 1812 in the presents
of us)
Solomon Hays (his mark) ROBERT TROTTER (HIS MARK)
Nathl. Davis
Recorded in Will Book A, page 139 on September 7, 1812.
Proved September 7, 1812
John Harris, O.P.D. Roll No. 714.
Wills----------- Trotter Clearing House