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- WILL OF WILLIAM GRAHAM In the Name of God, Amen: I, William Graham, of South Carolina, Clarmont County, on the 14th day of December, 1797, being Weak in Body yet of a sound and perfect Mind and Memory, do make this to be Last Will and Testament and do desire that it may be used by all as such--------------------- First, I give up my Soul into the hands of God my Maker, hoping He will receive it into His Heavenly Kingdon, and I desire that my body may be buried in a Decent Manner. Secondly, I Will that my Lawful Debts be paid. Thirdly, I give unto my beloved son, James Graham, one shilling sterling as his part of the Estate. Fourthly, I give unto my beloved daughter, Catharine Graham, one shilling sterling as her part or portion of my Estate. Fifthly, I give unto my beloved wife, Susannah Graham, one bay horse called Lagble with a suitable bridle and saddle to herself and her forever in Lieu of Dowry, and I do also lend unto her one Negro girl named Bett, and at the time of her marriage or death then the said Negro girl Bett with her increase to be equally divided amongst these persons hereafter to be named among whom I shall divide the remainder of my Estate. Sixthly, I will and desire that the remainder of my Estate be kept together for the full term of seven years for the support of my family, and, at the end of said term, I will and desire that all the remainder of my Estate, both real and personal, may be equally divided between Arthur Graham, Hugh Graham, John Graham, Susannah Graham,Thomas Graham, Edward Graham, Mathew Graham, David Ganot, William Ganot, Nelson Ganot, and Frances Ganot. And, Lastly, I do constitute and appoint John Graham and Gabriel Genald to be executors of this my last Will and Testament, and so conclude. Signed, Sealed and Delivered In the presence of: Tyre Jackson Isaac Jurden ( his ) Ann Freeman William ( X ) Graham (mark) (Recorded in Will Book AA, page 295) (Recorded January 24th, 1822) William Potts Ordy. S.D. Bundle 42 Pkge 11
Was alloted land lot number 6, which included 408 acres in the Nelson Graham estate settlement of 1802.
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Abt 1767 - 1802 (30 years)
