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Will of John Thompson


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Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my son William Thompson my plantation, known by the name of Kirk's place. One thousand dollars out of the store before any divide shall be made, after which he shall have one half of said store and its profits, the goods being calculated at first cost. As also two negroes (to wit) Tom and Doll, one bed and furniture, one hundred dollars to buy him a horse and saddle and also as I shall herein further provide.
Fifthly, I give and bequeath unto my son John Thompson one half of the plantation whereon I now live and the other half at my wife's decease and also one third of the mill and negro Aaron with its lands during her natural life after which he shall claim and hold one half of said mill and its lands, with said negro as his just and lawful property, that is to say, one half of said mill and its lands and said negro shall belong to my son Thomas and the other half to my son John, provided he shall pay my son William Thompson seven hun fifty dollars within the space of three years after my decease. I also give and bequeath unto him, my son John, one hundred and fifty acres of land lying over the river, allowing him the choice of McMullan's place, also two negroes, to wit, Watt and Lewis. The mare and saddle that he now holds, my silver watch and my desk.
Sixth, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jannet and my son-in-law George Johnston, all my land lying on the south side of Mary's Creek adjoining Robert Graham's which is not otherwise disposed of. Also one negro girl named Aga.
Seventhly, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel and son-in-law John Russell one negro named Tempe and further according to the above disposal.
Eighthly, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann the balance of my land lying on the north side of Mary's Creek. One horse and saddle with seventy five dollars, two beds and furniture, one chest of drawers, one negro woman named "Suc" and fifty dollars to purchase her household utensils and necessities.
Ninthly, the residue of my property not otherwise disposed of, I allow to be sold and after my just debts shall have been duly and lawfully satisfied, the remainder (if any) shall be equally divided among all my children, to wit: Thomas, James Elizabeth Graham, Ellender Thomas, William, John, Jannet Johnston, Rachel Russell and Ann Thompson.
Tenthly, after my wife's decease I allow all her property (if any remains) to be sold and divided among all my children as above named, excepting my old negro woman, Lucy, to be set free and maintained by my son John, allowing her the liberty of living where she shall please so that it be with one of my family and if said woman should not be pleased to dwell with my son John (he, my son John) shall pay ten dollars for her maintenance yearly if it be required of him.

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