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Will of David Averitt and selected items from his estate (1828) – Craven County
Below I have transcribed the will of David Averitt, my 5th great-grandfather. His children by his first wife were: He…
John Chapman vs. Joel Wall (1810) – Civil action papers (C.R.028.325.6)
The following is a collection of civil action papers from a suit involving John Chapman and Joel Wall, both of…
Will of John Hill (1801) – Beaufort County
Below I have transcribed the will of John Hill of Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was written and probated in…
The Mystery of Jemima Mills
Who knew Jemima was such a popular name in Craven and Pitt Counties in the 18th century? Turns out it…
Will of John Morris (Craven County, NC; Leon County, FL) – 1866/1869
Below, I have transcribed the last will and testament of John O. Morris (1807-1868). John Oliver Morris was the son…
Laban Morris Family
If you have followed this site at all over the years, you know our family's greatest mystery is the identity…
Petition for relief from taxes for William McIntosh and wife (1786) – Craven County
I found the following while browsing through the Craven County Estates, wills, 1786, 1794, 1858, 1869-1921 (p. 352-353) at FamilySearch. It…
Will of Elisha Morris (1797) – Beaufort County
This is an interesting case. Elisha Morris's will is abstracted and even transcribed in more than one book, but neither…
Will of Adam Muckleroy (1861) – Beaufort County
The following is the will of Adam Muckleroy. (Mackleroy, Mackelroy, Muckelroy, McElroy) His children mentioned in the will are: Zachariah…Talbot WILLIAMS Estate Records
The following items are from the estate records of Talbot Williams of Craven County. Click here to read the will…
Will of Talbot Williams (1820) – Craven County
Below, I've transcribed the will of Talbot Williams of Craven County (Will Book C, p. 192). Talbot was married to…
Will of Thomas WHITFORD (1781), Craven County
I have transcribed the will of my sixth great-grandfather Thomas Whitford below. His sons named in the will are William,…