Transcribed by Tonie Hill Moody


Will of Agnes B. Blackshear

This my Will and Desire in the Name of God. After my Death. That after all just 
Debts is paid I give unto Elisha Blackshear, my son, one Stone Jug for the 
service he hath done. To my Son Abraham Blackshear one barrel of Vinegar and my 
Garden and to my Granddaughter Ages, Elisha Blackshear's Daughter I give eight 
barrels of Corn that will be due at gathering time form John Gilbert Jr. and my 
pockits and Silver Clasps, and to my two daughters and Grand-daughter, that is 
Elender Baley, Sarah Clifton and Susana McKinsey I give all my wearing clothes 
and all other things belonging to me except what is above mentioned according 
to my husband Alexander Blackshear Will and my will and desires is that Ellender 
Baley, Sarah Clifton and Susana McKenzie should have my shear of the crop after 
made, all, both clothers and Corn equally to be divided among them, except two 
barrels of Corn out of my part, I give to Sarah Blackshear, My Grand daughter 
for Service Done by her for me. Given Under my hand & seal this sixth day of 
July 1793.

Agnes B. Blackshear (Seal)
mark


Witness present
John Gilbert
State of North Carolina. Jones County Court August term 1793
Then was the aforegoing last Will & Testament of Agnes Blackshear dec's. duly 
proved by the oath of John Gilbert the subcribing evidence and ordered to be 
recorded at the same time Administration on the estate of the said Agnes 
Blackshear dec'd. was granted to Elisha Blackshear.
Attest
Len Bryan C.C.
Cit. Jones Co. Records, Wills 1760-1842 Vol. 1. pg.11
Department of Archives & History, Raleigh, N.C.



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