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                       The Last Will and Testament
                    of Zadock Askew of Jones Co., NC

                   Transcribed from the Original Will
                Located in the State Archives, Raleigh, NC
                         By Ben Askew,Jr



Jan. 9,1818  Book B  Page 50
Proven-May Term 1818  
In the name of God Amen.
I Zadock Askew of the county of Jones and State of North Carolina being
weak and sick in body but of sound mind and memory and desirous of --------
the future management of my affairs do make this my last will and testament.

First.I recommend my soul to the protection of that supreme being who give
it and my body to be decently buried
Item.I give unto my beloved wife Nancy the house and lot where on I now
live together with all my household and kitchen furniture of any
description,bed and bedding,--------- and during her natural life.

ItemI also give my wife two cows and yearlings and my stock of provisions
that is now laid in for the support of my family.

Item.My will and desire is that my children should be educated out of the
rents of my lots I bought  of --------- in Trenton and the hire of my negro
woman --------

Item.I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Askew two hundred dollars to be paid
to her out of my property when she comes of age or marriage.

Item. My will and desire is that the balance of my property be equally
divided between my two sons Benjamin and John Askew when they come of age.

Item.Lastly I nominate and appoint ----------- Hathaway my executor to this
my last will and testament revoking all others here to fore made in witness
where of I the said Zadock Askew have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9
th day of Jan 1818

Witness
Rob----??Kornegay??
?A.B. Bush?



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