Wills & Estate Records
Will of Jacob Johnson of Craven County, 1806
In the name of God Amen. I Jacob Johnson of the state of North Carolina and County of Craven being…Will of Edward Nelson, Sr. of Craven County
The following is the last will and testament of Edward Nelson of Swift Creek, Craven County, dated June 3, 1837,…
William S. Morris of New Bern’s will provides instructions to emancipate “my negro woman and three mulatto children”
Before offering the transcription of this will, first it seems appropriate to provide some context. In 1808 the Act Prohibiting…Craven County Wills – Devisor/Devisee Index – V’s
The following is a transcription of the Craven County Record of Wills Devisor/Devisee Index for the letter W. The devisor…Craven County Wills – Devisor/Devisee Index – W’s (complete)
The following is a transcription of the Craven County Record of Wills Devisor/Devisee Index for the letter W. The devisor…
Petition by heirs of Jacob Johnson of Craven County, 1808
Jacob JOHNSON (sometimes spelled Johnston) and his wife, Sarah "Sallie" PEARCE produced a staggering number of descendants. Settling early in…Craven County Wills – Devisor/Devisee Index – Y’s
Since I need to go back and re-photograph the Index for the B's and C's, I figured why not give…Notes relating to the estate of James Roach (d. 1745)
The following items are from the Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Craven County, North Carolina.…Will of Arthur Butler of Craven County, 1823
I have been researching Arthur Butler, my 5th great-grandfather for close to a decade. Tonight, I went to reference something…John Butler Estate Record – Mentions wife, daughters and grandchildren
The following is a document relating to the estate of John BUTLER of Craven County, North Carolina. It mentions his…Some relationships found in WILLIAMS Estate Records
The following are a few relationships gleaned from some WILLIAMS estate records of Craven and Duplin Counties. Prichard Williams -…
Will of Mary Morris (Craven County) – 1816
The following is a transcription of the will of Mary Morris of Craven County, written 22 October 1816. Although the…
