from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-4:
"p. 1-4, 18 Apr. 1827 John Patton:  Being of sound mind & memory.  I will unto my belove wife Ann Patton one negro woman named Deady and her increase forever, also to my wife Ann one negro boy named Will & his wife Celea & her increase.  The tract of land where I now live, with all household & kitchen furniture (except three feather beds and furniture) four cows & calves her choice, two horses, one waggon[sic] & gear, all farming tools of every kind.  All corn and provisions at my death during her life.
I will unto my dtr. Elizabeth McClocky all the property heretofore given her by me, valued at $1200 and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my dtr. Hannah McKee all the property heretofore given her by me valued at $1200 also one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my dtr. Sarah Jarrett all the property heretofore given her by me, valued at $1000, also one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my son Malery B. Patton all the property heretofore given him by me and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my dtr. Polly Smith all the property heretofore given her by me and valued at $1000 also one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my son Robert H. Patton all the property heretofore given to him by me and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my dtr. Harriett D. Siler all the property given to her by me and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my sons Fidilio and Montraville Patton the tract of land whereon I now live and all land joining, being six tracts, also two tracts on the French Broad River, known as the Matlock place to be divided between them.  I will unto my son Fidilio 4 negroes, Sam, Hulda, Cassa and Dila Dick's wife, one feather bed & furniture, five cows & calves, household items, one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my dtr. Lucinda Roberts all the property heretofore given her by me valued at $1000, one negro boy named Jim given in consideration that my son Montraville may remain with Joshua Roberts in studing his profession, and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my son George D. Patton the tract of land known as the Gash place and all joining lands containing 320 acres, valued at $1500 also a tract on the French Broad River at Roberts Branch, below the mouth of Flat Creek, Also three tracts on Avery Creek and negroes Jeff, Clary, and Acquella, five cows & calves, one feather bed & furniture and one share of Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I give unto my son Montraville one horse, saddle & bridle valued at $100, one bed & furniture, five cows & calves, three negroes, Henry, Campbell, and Martha, one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I will unto my dtr. Ann A. Gilelean all the property heretofore given her by me, valued at $1000 and one share of the Buncombe Turnpike Co.
I desire at my death my negro Dick to be set at liberty and my son Fidilio let him settle on the property and cultivate the same free of any charges.
The balance of my property to be sold and the proceeds to pay my just debts and the over divided amongest my seven dtrs.  I appoint Fidilio Petton[sic] & Joshua Roberts executors..  Wit:  James Patton, Fidilio Patton & Samuel X Patton..  Signed.  John Patton..  Proved in April Session 1831 by Samuel Patton & executors sworn...."

from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-5:
"p.5  8 Sept. 1830..  I, Garlint Ayers, being in a low condition of health,  but of sound mind & memory.  The land I have a deed for I devise to my son Jeremiah and that my wife Amy to enjoy the use of the land during her life.
The land that I have a bond for I allow to my son James Ayers when it is paid for, and James to have the young horse.
After my debts are paid, I want my wife & chn. to have the balance of the property and at her death, all the property to be sold and the profits divided amongst all my children as follows, Levi, Moses, William & Epsolan to have five shillings each.  All the balance equally divided amongst the rest to wit; James, Morning, Jeremiah, Sally Baker and Meshack F...  I ordain William Dayton my friend as my executor to do my business, settle my debts and get a title for the aforesaid land..  Wit; Jeremiah X Hughes & Eli Bennet..  Signed, Garlint Ayers..  This will was proved in open Court & ordered recorded..  Executor was duly sworn.."

from ALOB, Vol VII, #1, p. 86-5:
"p. 7  July Session 1831...  13 May 1831..  I, James Arrington, being in a  low state of health but in sound mind & memory and knowing that I have but  few days to live.
I desire that after my decease my beloved wife Milly Arrington to have the  land that we now live on, all my stock of every kind, and to remain her own  as long as she may live, and at her death to dispose of as she pleases also  the household furniture to remain hers as long as she may live.  I leave my  children no more than the law allows them..  Wit; Levi Bailey, Elizabeth X Franks..  Signed James Arrington..  Proved in open Court and recorded..."

from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-7:
"p. 15.  20 July 1832..  I, Athan A. Mcdowel[sic], being sick & weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind & memory.  I give unto my beloved children namely, Charles, Mary and Louisa my home plantation on which I now reside, lying on the French Broad River including the mouth of Cane Creek, with the adjoining lands.  To be equally divided among them, except son Charles shall have the dwelling house and other buildings.
It is also my desire that a division of the above said land shall be made on my said son Charles attaining lawful age and in the event of demise of one or other of the said children the survivors shall inherit.
Likewise I will & desire that all the residue of my estate be sold for the best interest of my children, the proceeds I give unto the chn. share & share alike.  My executors as they may deem suitable for the chn.
I desire that all my claims & interest in lands lying in the Western District of Tennessee which I hold with in common with my brothers & sisters, with the whole of my slave estate be sold and the money divided equally divided among the chn..  I appoint my friend Charles McDowel, William Dickson & William Deavenport as executors.  With:  J. Erwin, Wm. C. Tate & E.M. Greenlee..
Signed, A.A. McDowel..  Proved in open Court on eath of James Erwin & recorded..  William Dickson & Charles McDowel two of the executors named was duly sworn...."

from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-6:
"p. 13.  October Session 1832..  18 July 1825..  I, Thomas Jones, being in a sound state of body and no way disorderd[sic] in mind.  I will unto my well beloved wife Ann all that part of my plantation lying on the South side of Homony[sic] Creek during her life time or widowhood and my negro woman named Patty, one sorrel horse named Ball, one young colt, 6 cows & calves, one third of my hogs, all the household & kitchen furniture & tools..
I will unto my four sons, William, Russell, James and Thomas all my land I bought of William Moore, viz, all that lying on the North side of Homony Creek, also part from the South side (line described) land on the South to belong to William & Russell remaining part to James & Thomas Jones.
I will unto my dtr. Rachel a negro girl named Nancy.
I will unto my dtr. Patsy one negro boy Harry.
I will unto my dtr. Jincy one negro girl Linda & $125.
I will unto my dtr. Nany one negro boy Lingo & $125.
I will unto my dtr. Anna one negro boy Anthony & $125.
I will unto my dtr. Polly one negro boy Sam & $125.
I will unto my dtr. Nelly one negro boy Nathan & $125.
I will unto my son James my last spring colt & one fifty dollars(sic)
I will unto my son Thomas One hundred & fifty dollars (the fifty marked out and twenty five written above)..
I will that all the land not mentioned be sold and the money with all outstanding debts to be collected, after paying the above mentioned sums, the balance divided among all my chn. that is, Rachel, William, Patsey, Russell, Jincy, James, Nancy, Thomas, Anna, Polly and Nelly..
I will that my negro Patt and her increase be sold at the death of my wife or widowhood and the money divided equally between my four sons.
I will that my girl children have their maintenance off of my plantation on the South side of the creek till they marry or become the age of 18.
I will that the property my wife has and the four negroes at her death be sold and the money be divided among my dtrs.
I desire & appoint my trusty friend Brother William Jones and William Israel to be executors.
Wit:  Chas. Moore, Wm. Jones..
Signed, Thomas X Jones.
Was proved on oath of Charles Moore and recorded.."

from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-6:
"p. 11.  11 March 1830..  I, Joseph Cole, being of sound mind & perfect memory.  I wish as much of my affects sold as to pay my just debts.
I give unto my wife Susannah Cole possession of the farm whereon I now live, containing 200 acres during her widowhood or until my younges[sic] son come of the age of twenty one yrs. with the stock of grain at my death.
I give unto my oldest son James Cole 200 acres of land joining the land whereon I now live, above the creek.
I give unto my youngest son Lewis Cole the farm whereon I now live, to take possession when of age, or rented out for his use, provided my wife should marry or leave the place.
I give unto George Cole, son of James Cole (and nephew) one horse, saddle & bridle, worth $50. provided he stays with the family until of age, or if not nothing..  I give unto Nancy Cole dtr. of James Cole (and neice) one cow & calf and wheel, one bed provided she stays with the family until she is 18 yrs., if not nothing..
I give the residue of my land, 250 acres on the head of Turkey Creek, 50 acres of Newfound on the South side of the creek and joining Brooks land, and 100 acres called the Underwood place, with all my personal property to be sold and equally divided among my wife & children and Daniel Frisby to share equally with the heirs.  The balance of the land to be rented out for the use of the family.  I appoint my friend John Thrash executor..
Wit:  Josiah Frisby, John Cole & Joseph Cole..
Signed, Joseph Cole..  Proved on oath of Josiah Frisby and John  thrash was duly sworn.."

from ALOB, Vol. VII, #1, p. 86-5:
"p.9..  Court held on the first Monday in July 1832..  (This name is spelled NELSON & NEILSON)  I, William Nelson, give unto my son Charles B. Nelson and his wife Celia for the support of themselves and their joint children, all the lot of land #1, whereon Charles B. Nelson now lives, being one fourth part of my tract of land lying in Hardin County Tenn. being surveyed &
divided into four lotts[sic] on the 12 Sept. 1823 by Austin Miller, each lot contains 1330 acres more or less.
I give unto my son Archibald Neilson & his heirs one tract of land on Nolechucky River in Hardin County, Tenn. whereon he now lives containing 640 acres.
I give unto my dtr. Sarah Neilson and my grandson Green K. Cessna and their heirs lot #3 containing 1330 acres to be equally divided between them, and bound by lands of Charles Readly, Joseph Strong & George Gillaspie, lying in Hardin County Tenn..  I also give to my dtr. Sarah Neilson a tract of land whereon I now live, lying on the French Broad River, joining lands of Daniel McKrons, Wm. Harrison, Mr. Rinkboung containing 20 acres.  Also to my dtr. Sarah my shares of stock in the Buncombe Turnpike Co. worth $500, all negroes, I may own at my death, also half of the household furniture, half of my stock & moveable property.
I give unto my dtr. Jane & her husband James R. Garrett during their natural life for supporting and educating their children, there after to be divided amongst the children.  The tract of land I now live on (except what I gave my dtr. Sarah) and all my lands in Buncombe County, N.C.  I also give unto Jane & her husband all the remainder of my property not divided and from the money on hand & that due to me, pay off my funeral expenses and just debts.  I appoint & ordain William Dickson, Doctor Alexander Williams and Archibald Neilson my son of Green Co. & George Gillespie of Rea Co. Tenn. or any of them as executors..  This 27 Sept. 1801?..
Wit:  Alexander Williams, Thomas J. Gillespie..
Signed, William Neilson..  Proved in open Court & Recorded.. Archibald Neilson was duly sworn and gave bond..."

from ALOB, Vol. Vii #2, p. 86-13"
"p. 19.  April Session 1833..  14 Dec. 1828..  I, Hugh Gourley, being stricken in years, but of a sound mind & memory.  I will unto my beloved wife Murphy Gourley my house where I now live, with free privilege of wood and profits from the plantation as to support her during her life time.  Also, all household and kitchen furniture & bedding of every kind, one loom and tacklin to be her own property.  Also, the house to be kept in proper repair out of the estate during her life.
I will to my son, James Gourley or his representatives fifty cents.
I will to my son Edwan Gourley or his representatives fifty cents.
I will unto my son Robert Gourley or his representatives fifty cents.
I will unto my son John Gourley or his representatives fifty cents.
I will unto my dtr. Mary Gourley or her representatives fifty cents.
I will unto my son-in-law Joseph Smith formerly husband of my dtr. Catherine six and one quarter cents.
I will unto my dtr. Sarah or her representatives fifty cents.
I will unto my granddaughter formerly Sarah Smith now Sarah Corn $100 in silver which sum I expect to place in her hands in a few days and file her receipt in this paper.
I will to my grandson Solomon Smith who now lives with me, my tract of land whereon I now live containing 500 acres, lying on the South side of Mud Creek, tho not to be disposed of during the natural (life) of my wife.  By his complying with the  provisions herein made for my aforesaid wife, Murphy.
I also will unto my grandson Solomon Smith all my stock of cattle, hogs, horses, sheep of every description that I may have.  Also all farming tools and perishable property, and to pay the above sums to the above mentioned persons.
I will and desire that my wife Murphy shall have all the cash found in my possession at my death for her support. 
I appoint my friend Andrew Wilson & Jesse Corn executors.. 
Wit; John Miller & Hannah Roads. 
Signed, Hugh Gorley.. 
Proved in open Court on oath of John Miller."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-13:
"page 25.  August Session 1833..  19 Aug. 1831, I William Gudger, Senr. Being of sound mind and perfect memory.  I give unto my loving wife Martha the upper end of the plantation on which I now live, so far down as to include my dwelling house and the spring below the house & the apple orchard in the bottom during her natural life.  After her decease to be divided among my dtrs. & my oldest son James and including the heirs of my dtr. Mary Gash, decd. except her oldest son Joseph whom I have provided for, the said chn. or heirs to receive jointly one sixth part of my estate not disposed of by this will.
I give unto my wife all my household furniture, one horse, two cows, all the money or notes I may have at my decease.  This last property I vest in her absolute to despose[sic] of as she may think proper, having provided certain negroes to her during her natural life. I direct the balance of my estate both real and personal to be sold & the proceeds divided among my dtrs. Stacy Longmire wife of John Longmire, Nancy Gash wife of John Gash and the heirs of Mary Gash, decd. Joseph excepted, said heirs of Mary Gash jointly an equal share or one sixth part and James Gudger, Sally Whitson wife of Joseph Whitson, Elizabeth Whitson wife of Thomas Whitson each an equal share or one sixth part of my estate. 
I appoint my oldest son James Gudger & my second son William Gudger my executors. 
Wit; Thos. Love..  May 13, 1833. 
This day William Gudger Senr. acknowledge the signing and sealing, this will in my presence.  Sgn. Joseph Henry.. 
Signed, William Gudger.. 
Proved in open Court on oath of Thomas Love & Joseph Henry & ordered recorded.  William Gudger came into open Court and was duly
sworn..."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-13:
"p. 26.  24 April 1833..  I Danl. Gilbert, being in low state of health, but in rite[sic] mind.  I give my beloved wife Rebecca Gilbert the household goods as long as she lives.  Further I do give her full privilege of living in the house & on the land for her lifetime, also one mare, one cow & calf & her support from the estate during her natural life.  The balance of the stock, waggon[sic], gears & farming tools to be sold.
At my wife death what remains to be sold & equally divided among all my children, to wit; George Gilbert, Benjamin Gilbert, James Gilbert and Nancy Littlefield, Jemenia Sexton, Mary Taylor, Joseph Gilbert, Jonathan Gilbert, Reuben Gilbert, Milly Bishop & Rebecca Evans.  I appoint my son Benjamin Gilbert & C.M. Bailey my executors.  I desire that my executors to pay my just debts and I desire that my son Benjamin to see that his mother have a reasonable support..
N.B. I do give my wife one bed to as her own. 
Wit; Wm. Spann & Hannah
Spann.. 
Signed Danl. X Gilbert.. 
Proved on oath of William Spann &
recorded..  Benjamin Gilbert came into open Court & was duly sworn..."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-14:
"p. 27,  29 Aug. 1833.  I, Rachel Hawkins, widow of Robert Hawkins, decd. Being sick and weak in body though sound and perfect in mind & memory. Whereas my beloved friend Jacob Martin promises and agrees in case of my decease to adopt my three children, James Martin, Harriet & Robert into his family & raise them in a decent manner.
I give my estate or property of five head of cattle, one mare, three head of sheep, seven head of hogs and all my other property except my two beds and household furniture, I direct to be kept by my friend Jacob Martin until my dtr. Harriet Jane shall arrive of age 18 yrs. then to be delivered over to her.  My friend Jacob Martin shall have all money, or debts due to me for raising & schooling my children.. 
I apoint my friend Jacob Martin as my executor. 
Wit; James Gudger.. 
Signed, Rachel X Hawkins. 
Executor qualified
7 Jan. 1834 in open Court..  The foregoing will was proved in the Jan. Court by James Gudger.."

from ALOB, Vol.VII #2, p. 86-14:
"p. 28.  12 April 1833.  I John Merrell, being in a low state of health, but in possession of a sound mind & memory.  First I desire that all my just debts be paid from the estate.  Unto my companion Catherine Merrell one rone mare, Saddle and bridle.
Unto my chn. noe[sic] living and also my wife Catherine I will an equal distribution of all my estate when it is sold, also debts collected divided as follows:  My wife Catherine, My daughter Sarah Garron, My son Jacob and Andrew Merrell, my dtr. Susannah Owens, my John Merrell who I wish to have $100. more than the rest of the heirs, then an equal share.  My dtr. Mary Maxwell, Elizabeth Roberts and Catherine Edney and Nancy Patton and my son Joseph Merrell.
To my grandson Abner Merrell the only heir of my son William Merrell, decd. I will one dollar.. 
I appoint my sons Jacob Merrell & Joseph Merrell my executors.. 
Wit; James Brevard & A. Henry.. 
Signed John X Merrell..  Proved
on oath of James Brevard & recorded..  Jacob & Joseph Merrell executors was sworn January 1834..."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-14:
"p. 29.  April Session 1834..  13 Jan. 1834.  John Morrison, being of sound and perfect mind & memory.  First I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth the tract of land on which I now live with the improvements from the black oak corner on the Rutherford side of the ridge.  I give her this land during her lifetime and after her death I will the said land to my son Jessey and his heirs to have the privilege of working said land, is to support his mother and Elizabeth and Mary and Rachel are to live (with) their mother while they live single.  I give my wife one bed & furniture, one mare, saddle & bridle, three cows, and the cooking utensils, two sheep, what hogs I have.
I give my charley Horse to my sons James & Isaac.
I give my two year horse to my son Daniel.
I give my waggon[sic] to my sons William and Jessey and John and my wife.
I give my son John a tract of land begining[sic] at the fork of the Boodtree Branch, then along Merrel line to Shelton line North 130 poles.
I leave my farming tools for the use of the farm.  I give my son John my young horse named Flag, my son John to live with his mother until he comes of age or marry.
I give to my dtr. Marget one two year old heifer.  I give my dtr. Agnes___??
Two oldest dtrs. Cintha Maxwell and Elizabeth Maxwell one young heifer each.
I give my son William one cow & calf.  I give my three dtrs. that are now single the bed and furniture they claim.
I appoint my friend Joseph Lannon executor.. 
Wit; Samuel Edney & William Morrison.. 
Proved on oath of William Morrison & recorded..  William Lanning the executor was duly qualified in open Court this 22 Apr. 1834."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-14:
"p. 30..  24 Feb. 1827.  I, Thomas Bell, Senr. being sore afflicted in body but yet of sound mind & memory.  I do appoint Samuel Bell, John Bell & John Jarrett to be my executors.  All my just debts to be paid.
I will to my dear wife, Jane my land & tenements, stock, household furniture, farming tools, during her widowhood, except what will pay my debts.  Should she again marry, then she to have as her portion, one bed & furniture, one wheel & card, all the pot ware, one cow & calf, one horse, worth sixty dollars, one chest and her wearing apparel.
I will that my faithful slave Ephraim be set free at my death.  All my lands & property to be sold after my wife's marriage except the items given to her, and the money from said sale divided among all my chn.  Ephraim to chose his own guardian.  Wit; John Corn & Swan T. Burnett.  Signed, T. Bell..  N.B. The widow to have all she makes except the family consumption.. 
Samuel Bell executor sworn in open Court the 21 April 1834.. 
Proved on oath of Swan T. Burnett in the Apr. Session 1834, and recorded."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
"p. 31.  27 August 1833.  I, Jesse Merrell, being weak in body, but of sound mind & memory.  I will unto my beloved wife all my household furniture, beds, & bedding, dresser ware & hand ware, also farming tools, all stock of hogs, four head of cows and three calves, also six head of sheep and one colt.  I desire that the balance of my stock, one rifle gun, five steel traps to be sold and enough money taken to purchase a second rate young mare for the family.  I desire that my wife, Susannah, live on the plantation during her widowhood, should she marry another, then the land to be rented out and the money to be equally divided amongst my four little chn. viz. Lytle, Pearson, ariah, & Jesse Merrell.  I also desire that my just debts be paid, and my children a liberal education. 
I appoint Wm. Merrell, Senr. my executor..
Wit; Jos. Evans & Boyd McCrary.. 
Signed, Jesse Merrell.. 
Executor qualified this 7 Jan. 1834..  Proved in July Session 1834 and recorded..."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
"p. 32.  14 Jan. 1827.  Malachi Reaves, not being in good state of health but in a proper state of mind.  I desire that my just demands against the estate be paid.  He wants his beloved wife with all his family to live on and enjoy all the rest of the estate while she remains a widow then the property to be divided amongst my children and wife.. 
I appoint Ebed Jones as executor..
Wit:  W. Wells & R.P. Wells.. 
Signed Malachi X Reaves. 
Ebed Jones executor was sworn 22 Oct. 1834..  Proved on oath of John Thrash a subscribing witness Oct. Session 1834..."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
"p. 32.  18 Oct. 1830..  I, Thomas Wells, being in low state of health but being of sound mind & memory.  First I will to my beloved wife Mary Wells all my lands & all the rest of my property to be to her use & benefit during her widowhood or natural life except one bed & furniture that I gave to my dtr. Mahala and at her death, I give to my son, Thomas Wells, Jr., all my lands, the other property to be divided amongst my other chn. except my son James Wells to him I give one dollar.. 
I appoint my friend Ebed Jones (executor).
Wit; Jess X Palmer & David Hicks.. 
Sgn.  Thomas X Wells.. 
Proved in the
Oct. Session 1834..  on oath of Jesse Palmer..  John Miller, Clk..  N.W. Woodfin, D.C."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
"p. 33.  9 June 1833..  I, Edward Huggins, being infirm in body, but of sound mind & memory.  I will unto my beloved wife Jane Huggins one work horse & all farming tools belonging to me, also three cows & one heifer, all stock of hogs, one bed & furniture, she to have full possession of my land on which I now live, with the household & kitchen furniture, except what is hereafter devised.  I also will that my wife Jane to have my black girl Jane until my youngest son Edward E. Huggins comes of age, then said black girl to be sold and the money equally divided between my four dtrs. viz. Jane, Sarah, Tabitha & Cyntha.
I will unto my son-in-law Jesse Merrell in right of his wife Susannah $50 12 months after the proving of this will.
I will unto my dtr. Jane one bed & furniture belonging thereto also one cow and $50 in money.
I will unto my dtr. Sarah one bed & furniture belonging also one cow and $100 in money.
I will unto my dtr. Tabitha one bed & furniture belonging also one cow and $50 in money.
I will unto my dtr. Cyntha one bed & furniture belonging also one colt and one cow and $100 in money.
I will unto my son Josiah H. Huggins one third of my land at the death of his mother, also $100 in money and one rifle gun.
I will unto my son John B. Huggins (??) " of which I die seized and possessed at the death of their mother also $100 in money.
I will unto my son Edward E. Huggins one third of all my land of which I died possessed at the death of their mother also $100 in money.
I will that my still & vessels be under control of my executors so as to keep it on the farm for the use of the family.  The residue of my estate to be disposed of as my executors may think best, with the money equally divided between my wife & her seven chn. now with her, viz:  Jane, Sarah, Tabitha, Cintha, Josiah, John, and Edward.. 
I appoint Jessee Merrell & Jane Huggans my wife executors.. 
Wit; B. King & H.P. McBrayer.. 
Signed Edward X Huggans.. 
Executrix qualified..  Proved in open Court by B. King this January Session 1835."

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15:
"p. 35.  28 Jan. 1829..  I, Valentine Thrash, being of sound mind & memory, and enjoying moderate health of body.  All my just debts are to be paid first.  I give unto my affectionate wife Barbara Thrash my dwelling house, kitchen, any garden, except one bed & furniture, also her horse, saddle & bridle and her cow during her widowhood.
I give unto my grandson John Thrash, Junr., my farm being in two tracts, with all farming tools both farming and mechanical, also my horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, also the crop of grain that may be on the land, one good bed & furniture to possess and enjoy forever.
I appoint my grandson John Thrash, Junr., executor..  With:  Nathan Harrison, John Reynolds & Jesse Roberts.. 
Signed, Valentine X Thrash.. 
Executor sworn 22 April 1835..  Proved on oath (in open) Court by John Reynolds in Apr. 1835."

from ALOB, vol. Viii #4, p. 87-54:
"p. 36.  6 apr. 1835..  I, John Roberts Sadler (the Sadler may be his trade) being of sound and perfect mind and memory.  I give unto my beloved wife, Nancy Roberts, two feather beds & furniture, a walnut chest, a band box and Indian basket, 1 dining table, 1 looking glass, a tin lantern, all household & kitchen furniture and pewter & tin ware, with my wearing clothes, one shot gun and bag, one rifle and bullet mole & wiper.  one bay horse, six head of cattle.  other items named, also I give my wife Nancy the land whereon I now live containing 145 acres, to have & to hold and to dispose of as she pleases.  I give unto my son Thomas one dollar.  also to son john one dollar, also to son Edmund one dollar, also to daughter Mary one dollar, also to son George one dollar, also to daughter Jane one dollar also what money I have at death to my wife.  I also direct my executor to remove or provide that my wife may be safely conveyed with her effects to her brother Henry Smith now living in the state of Georgia agreeable to her request. 
I hereby make & ordain my friend Robert Williams executor to this my last will. 
wit:  Joseph R. Brank, John N. Gentry & James R. Roberts... 
signed, John Roberts Sadler..
executor sworn in open court April 22, 1835."

from ALOB, vol. VIII #4, p. 87-54:
"p. 37.  27 jan. 1834..  I, John Lackey, being weak in body but of sound mind & memory.  I allow all my just debts to be paid out of my estate.  then I allow the plantation whereon I now live and all household furniture and stock of cattle, horses, hogs for the use & benfit [sic] of my wife Lucy during her life, or as long as she remains a widow.  should she marry again, I allow the property to be sold and my wife to have one third of the perishable property.  I allow my land to be sold and divided as follows;  if John Alloway stays and work with his granny, I allow him to have three months schooling and $50 when the estate is sold.  the balance of my property to be divided amongst my son Hiram Lackey & Elizabeth Halford.  the place where Jesse Watkins now lives, after his lease is up, I allow the land rented out and the use to go to my son Hiram, Ann Lackey and Elizabeth Halford until sold. 
I appoint Hiram Lackey & John Young as executors.. 
wit:  John Harris & Mainyard Harriss.. 
signed John Lackey. 
Hiram Lackey sworn as executor in open court apr. 22, 1835..  proved on oath of Mainyard Harriss..."

from ALOB, vol. VIII #4, p. 87-54:
"p. 38.  October session 1835..  I, William Porter of Rutherford Co., N.C. being in a reasonable state of health and perfect mind & memory.  I desire that my body to be buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my youngest son Merret Porter.  after my decease and the decease of my beloved wife, also all my just debts are paid, I will & give unto my youngest son Merret Porter all my possession of every kind whatsoever forever..  dated this 26 jan. 1829.  (executor not named) 
wit:  john Livingston, Senr. & John Livingston, Jr. 
signed William Porter.. 
proved in open court on oath of John Livingston, Jr.  signed, John Miller, clerk..  by J. B. Whiteside, D.C..."

from ALOB, vol. Viii #4, p. 87-55:
"p. 38.  2 may 1835..  I, Priscilla Vance, widow and relict of the late David Vance, deceased, being aged and frail in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory.  first I give unto my son David Vance one Negro woman named Leah now in his possession.  I give the proceeds of a Negro boy named Tim. to my grandchildren, the chn. Of George Whitson & his wife Priscilla Whitson both now deceased, to be equally divided among them.  I desire that my Negroes Aggy and her two chn. Being a boy named Hudson & a girl named Ann, to remain with Aggy during her lifetime, then to be sold at sale and the proceeds divided amongest my four dtrs.  to wit:  Jane Davidson, Sarah McClain, Elizabeth Davidson and Celia Brittain.  I desire that my dtr. Sarah McClain to have $100 more than the others.  I give unto my dtr. Jane Davidson one Negro girl named Jane, now in her possession.  I give unto my dtr. Celia Brittain one Negro boy named Isham now in her possession. I give unto my dtr. Sarah McClain one Negro boy named Wilson now in her possession.  I give unto my dtr. Elizabeth Davidson a Negro boy named Washington now in her pos- session.  such money as I may be lawful claiment of from my son Robt. B. Vance, estate, I desire to be equally divided among my lawful heirs. 
I appoint my son David Vance & Nehemiah Blackstock as executors.. 
wit:  J. C.. Baird & Wm. P. Bassett..
signed Priscilla Vance..

p. 40.  1 oct. 1835..  codicil to the foregoing will of Priscilla Vance the testator, to prevent any difficulty among my dear children after my decease. Have this day come to a settlement with my son David and estimate the amount due me under the will of my son Robert, on account of interest & profits in the amount of $775 after deducting the expenses of Priscilla's chn.  during four years and my own for eight years for which sum he has given his note. It is my will & do hereby direct the sum expressed in the said _____?  my son David shall pay $25 to each of my grandchildren to wit.  Robert Davidson the son of W. M.. Davidson, to Phillip v. Brittain son of Benj. S. Brittain, to Robert Vance son of David Vance and he shall divide the remainder among all my heirs at law himself included.  wit:  J. M. Baird & James M. Tate..  signed Priscilla Vance..  Oct. Session 1835.  the foregoing will was proved on oath of Joseph C Baird & the codicil was proved on oath of James M. Baird..."

from ALOB, vol. Viii #4, p. 87-55 & vol. Viii #5, p. 87-72:
"p. 41.  25 jan. 1825..  I, Benjamin Merrell, being in perfect health and of perfect mind & memory.  first I desire that all my just debts to be paid.  I will & desire that my wife Penellopey shall have a plentiful support during her natural life from the farm whereon I now live.  I will unto the heirs of my dtr. Nancy Crumnnis? (Now deceased) the sum of $10 to be paid to her heirs two years after my decease and some property given to her by me.  I will unto my son William the sum of $5 to be paid 2 yrs. After my decease, with what property I have given to him.  I will unto my dtr. Jane morrow now married $15 to be paid 2 yrs. After my decease with what property I have give to her.  I will unto my son Nimrod one Negro boy named jim, one bed & covering, to receive said Negro at my decease with the other property I have given him. Also the use of one field cleared by him on the south east side of cane creek, known as his field.  be it understood that Nimrod is not to lease or convey his claim to any person except one of his brothers within five years after my decease.  I will unto my dtr. Penellophy Sheppard $50 to be paid in five installments, commencing on the 1 jan. 1836 and to be paid in cotton, sugar or coffee at the common selling price.  I also desire that Penellophy shall receive one sixth part of the amount of the sale of property that I shall hereafter discribe.  after my executors have paid to the heirs of Nancy Cremnis $10, to my son William $5.  to Jane morrow $15, said Pennellophy to receive her part two years after my decease.  I will unto my son Eli a certain note now in my possession against him, with $15 and all the property I heretofore given him.  I will unto my dtr. Jamima $10 to be paid two years after my decease and what property I have heretofore given her.  I will unto my son Benjamin $50 in trade to be paid two years after my decease, with what property I have heretofore given him.  I will unto my dtr. Charity Mccrary, now married, one Negro girl named Mary with her issue also one sixth part of a sale of property as mentioned in item # seven of this will, two years after my decease.  I will unto my dtr. Rachel one Negro girl named maria with her issue during her natural life then to her heirs.  also, one bed and bedding, with her saddle and the cattle which she claims.  she may receive such property when she thinks proper to leave my house also one sixth part of the said sale mentioned in item seven.  I will unto my son Jonathan one Negro woman named rose with her issue from this time forward and to receive her at this mother decease and one bed and bedding also what he has receive from me and the tract of land lying on a branch of Hooper creek above Barnhill Place also one sixth part of the sale in item seven two years after my decease.  I will unto my son David one Negro boy named Ambrose at my decease with what I have given him and all that tract of land lying on the top of Bearwallow Mountain containing 50 acres and one sixth part of the sale mentioned in item seven.  I will unto my son Levi one Negro man named Dick with the plantation whereon I now live containing 171-1/2 acres also after five years the use and control of the tract of land I let my son Nimrod use for five years.  also that tract of land lying on both sides of the top of the mountain between Hooper Creek and Cane Creek, joining the land hereon I now live and joining to land belonging to the heirs of Richard Roberts and John Merrells containing 100 acres and one bed and bedding, my still and tubs and one sixth part of the sale in item seven.  I will unto my wife Penellophy a horse or mare, with her saddle and bridle.  all other stock now willed to be sold and with respect to my library it to be distributed as the name is found in the books.. 
I appoint my sons Jonathan & Levi Merrell my executors. 
wit;  Joh [sic] Henry & Joseph Henry.. 
signed Benjamin Merrell.. 
will was proved in open court on oath of Joseph Henry, July session 1836..  Jonathan and Levi Merrell was sworn executors July session 1836.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-72:
"p. 46.  26 Jan. 1837..  I, Elizabeth Edmons, being in my proper mind but low in health and weak in body.  After my just debts are paid, I will unto my dtr.  Susannah Barrett $7.80 which my son owes me.  I will unto my son William $1.  I will unto my dtr. Polly Arrowood $1.  I will unto my son George Edmons $1.  I will that one black cow & heifer that goes by the name of George Edmons to be given to my son George Edmons dtr. Mary Ann Elizabeth.  I will unto my son John Edmons $1.  I will unto my son Robert Edmons one black mare.  I will my blind mare to my dtrs. Anny & Caty Edmons to be shared between them.  The balance of my stock to be divided among my chn. Robert, Anny & Caty Edmons.  I will that my dtr. Anna Edmons have the loom & two bee hives that is where Robert & Anna now lives.  I will unto my dtr. Caty the household furniture that I have at the mill where I now live.  I will the tract of land to my three chn.  To wit.  Anna, Robert and Caty Edmons..  I appoint Robert Williamson, Esq. and William Chambers as excutors. 
Wit; John Chambers & Afa Meers.. 
Signed Elizabeth X Edmons.. 
Will proved in open court on oath of Witnesses, and executors sworn.  County Court Feb. Spring Session 1837..."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-73:
"p. 47.  29 March 1837..  I, Christopher Whitmire, being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory.  I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth my dwelling house and all furniture belonging to the same, also all horses, cattle, sheep and hogs and a negro woman named Milly during her life time, then divided between the three youngest sons, William, John and George Washing-  ton also my plantation and tools during her life time, then divided among the three named sons at her death.  I give my son Richard a tract of land lying on both sides of the middle fork of French Broad River which I have made him a title to and one dollar in cash.  I give unto my son Andrew $1.  I give unto my ??  Christopher a tract of land joining my son Andrew lying on both sides of French Broad River.  I give unto my dtr. Rebecca $1. I give unto my dtr. Jane $1 (repeated)  I give unto my dtr. Christina $1. 
(Executor not named).
 Wit; William Paxton and Sally M. Paxton.. 
Signed
Christopher Whitmire.. 
Proved in open court April Session 1837 by Wm. Paxton a witness and ordered to be recorded."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-73:
"p. 48.  24 May 1837..  William Robeson..  I do will and bequeath unto Sarah Robertson[sic] my dear wife all that I hold both land, money, notes, stock, grain, meat, tools, household & kitchen furniture all the above items to the discretion of the above.  I will John Reynolds my administrator.  Wit; Mary X Foster and John Reynolds..  Signed William Robeson..  Proved in July Session County Court 1837 on oath of John Reynolds and ordered recorded.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-73:
"p. 49.  25 March 1836..  I, Mary Eller, being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory.  First I desire my just debts to be paid.  I give unto my son Adam one mare now in his possession and one chest.  I give unto my granddaughter Eliza Eller dtr. of Adam Eller her choice of one cow.  I give unto my grandson Joseph Eller son of Adam Eller one cow.  I give unto my granddaughter Christina Eller one bed and furniture.  I give unto my daughter-in-law Betsy Eller one flax wheel and one coverlet.  I give unto my granddaughter Patsey Fore one bed and furniture.  I will that my household furniture and the live stock shall be sold and the money divided amongst all my children.  The wheat grain shall go to my son Adam Eller. 
I appoint my son Adam Eller and nephew Christley G. Weaver as executors. 
Wit; Joseph F.  Brittain and Janes Ball.. 
Signed Mary X Eller.. 
Proved in July session 1837 on oath of Janes Ball and Adam Eller qualified as executor.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-83:
"p. 50.  15 February 1837..  I, Elijah Williamson, being of sound mind and memory.  First I will that my just debts to be paid, and all debts due me to be collected with all dispatch.  I will unto my beloved wife Sarah Williamson during her natural life such part of the improved land and orchards for her support, also negroes Larken, Patience, Esther and her child Patsey and one half of all my cattle, horses, sheep and hogs, with half of the household and kitchen furniture.  I will unto my dtr. Minerva Patton and her heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live, with all other real estate lying in Buncombe County, subject to the land I gave unto my wife Sarah.  Also the following negroes, Alsey and her husband Will, Suly and Sam after the death of my wife and half of the household and kitchen furniture.  Should my dtr. Minerva die without heir then the property given her to be divided among my dtrs. Rachel Posey, Rebecca Kimzey & Stacy Taylor and Melindy Henry and their heirs forever.  I give unto Melinda Henry one negro woman named Lucy and all her chn. she now has and what she may have hereafter, also negro boy named Jim with what property heretofore given her deceased husband John Henry.  I give unto my dtr. Stacy Taylor and her heirs forever two negroes, Agg and Hett with their increase except Jim.  I will unto my grandson Williamson Posey in trust for my dtr. Rachel Posey during her time all that part of a tract of land I bought from Benjamin Posey which lies on the south side of Mud Creek, one negro girl named Sydney with her increase.  Reserving the right of keeping a fish trap on Mud Creek without hinderance.  At the death of my dtr. Rachel Posey the land and negroes to be the property of said Williamson Posey forever.  I will unto my grandson Williamson Kinzey[sic] in trust for my dtr. Rebecca Kimzey four tracts of land on waters of Mud Creek, one tract of 50 acres granted to Daniel Sullivan, one tract of 100 acres granted to Samuel Murray, Senr.  One tract of 100 acres granted to Samuel Murray, Junr.  One tract I bought from John Wyatt supposed to contain 130 acres, one other tract I bought from Bassul B. Edmanston and leased to one John Clark, Senr. also negroes Esther and her child.  At the death of my dtr. Rebecca Kimzey the property to belong to Williamson Kimzey, Gardner Kimzey and Humphry Kimzey my grandsons.  I will unto my two grandsons Benjamin Posey and Erwin Posey two cows now in possession of Benjamin Posey, Senr... 
I  appoint Joshua Roberts and Pidilio Patton executors. 
Wit; Jas. M. Smith and M.B. Patton, Jurat.. 
Proved in County Court. Oct. Session 1837 on oath of M.B. Patton and executors qualified."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-74:
"p. 54.  10 May 1804..  I, Peter Plemons, being of sound and perfect mind and memory.  I give all and every of my estate and property that I posses[sic] to my beloved wife Jane to have and to hold and despose[sic] of as she shall see proper.  Wit; George Deboard and Charlotte Deboard.. 
Signed Peter X Plemons.. 
Proved in open court by Charlotte Deboard, Feb. Session 1838.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #5, p. 87-74:
"p. 55.  28 May 1836..  I, Absalem Dillingham, being in a low state of health but of sound and perfect mind and memory.  After my just debts are paid, I give to my beloved wife Rebecca Dillingham the land where I now live, with all stock of horses, cattle hogs and sheep, farming tools, household and kitchen furniture with four slaves viz. Unity, Jessee, Dagmon and Isaac with all money on hand and debts due me for her to possess during her natural life.  Negro Unity and the household and kitchen furniture to belong to my wife forever and may despose[sic] of as she think proper.  But the land where I now live and 100 acres joining Peiree Roberts and 100 acres called the Snow Ball Tract, and the tract called the Hiram Place where Joseph Barnard now lives and 15 acres where Alfred Dillingham now lives, at her death to be equally divided between my two youngest sons John and Alfred Dillingham to be theirs forevers.  The three last named slaves to be equally divided between my four sons viz:  William, Thomas, John and Alfred.  What stock and farming tools left at her death to be sold and divided among my children.  I give unto my sons William & Thomas Dillingham my several tracts of land, one called the Rye Cove Lands to be divided as follows, beginning on a hickory and run a strait line through what is called the Red House to the outside line.  William to have the part he now lives on, and Thomas to have the tract he lives on.  I give to my dtr. Peggy Carson the tract of land she now lives on containing 150 acres, except the 15 acres that I gave to John and Alfred. I also give unto said dtr. Peggy one black girl named Hannah which girl and land I give unto her and her heirs forever.  I give unto my dtr. Polly Barnard one black girl named Phelee with her increase forever. 
I appoint my son John Dillingham executor. 
Wit; L. Palmer & John Guthrie, Jurat. 
Signed Absalom X Dillingham 
proved in the Feb. session 1838 on oath of John Guthrie.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #6, p. 87-82:
"p. 56.  10 Jan. 1838..  Nuncupative will of Jesse Carter in presents[sic] of Thomas Revis, Elizabeth Revis and Nancy Carter.  Decd. desire was that Thomas Revis should take care of his family.  He directed his wife to bring what money he had on hand to be brought out which was in three parcels amounting to $663.50 which he desired to be put at interest for the use of his family, he also desired that the debts owing to him to be between $250 & $300 to be put at interest for the family, if more than the family needed the over to be given to his wife, the property he wish to be divided among the children as they come of age, giving Nathan a criple[sic] a larger share than the rest he being one of the children by the first wife..  On the 11th of the same month two days before in presents[sic] of Milly Roberts & his wife he told Mr. Riley Roberts he wished his wife to have the milk cows and the use of the horses and his hogs.  He wished his wife to have the Old tract of land containing 100 acres all the rest of land to be sold and he wished that Nathan to have a little more than the rest.  The rest of the cattle to be sold and the money placed at interest for the family and he wished the children schooled. 
Proved in open Court & approved in due form of law.  Feb. Session 1838. 
The will was proved on oath of Milly Roberts, Mr. Rily Roberts, Thomas Revis & Elizabeth Revis and ordered to be recorded. 
Signed
N. Harrison..  "

ALOB, Vol. VIII #6, p. 87-82: 
"p. 58.  15 Jan. 1837..  I, Jesse Peek, being feble[sic] but of sound mind & memory.  I give unto my beloved wife Jemima all my stock, grain, vessels and property of every kind to have and to hold and despose[sic] of as she please, also I give her all my land lying on waters of Hays Run in Buncombe Co. to make use of it for her needs holding the same so long as she remains a widow, also one side saddle and one bed with the clothing, she may give to whom she think proper.  When she is done with the things I have given to her she is to divide them equally between my two nephews Jesse Peek son of my brother Wm. Peek and Jesse A. Peek son of my brother Jas. Peek and Thomas Floyd at the discretion of Jemima as she may think right & proper only no part comeing[sic] to Thomas Fooge shall be transfered to his kind except to a lawfull issue. 
Wit; Luke Brownson, Jurat & George Peek, Jurat.. 
Signed, Jesse Peek..  Feb. Session 1839, 
Proven in open Court on oath of Luke L. Brownson & George Peek.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #6, p. 87-82:
"p. 59.  21 Feb. 1838..  I, Johnathan Prestwood, being of sound mind & memory.  I desire that my just debts be paid with my funeral expenses.  I will to my dtr. Jane Basset one bed & furniture.  To my lawfull heirs to wit.  Jane Basset, Peter Deurmon, Austen Prestwood, Aggy Dickson, Esther Giles, William Prestwood, and Thomas Prestwood I desire that the above named heirs have an equal share of my estate.  I desire that my negro Hannah to be free at my death and the said negro to have her bed & her wearing apparel, two pots which is her own, one table walnut, two chests, one big wheel, said negro woman has her choice to live where & with whom she pleases and makes choice of David Vance as her guardian.  My negro girl named Venah to remain with me during my life, then David Vance may purchase said negro at $400 if he refuse, then she to be sold to the highest bidder and the money divided among my heirs.. 
I appoint my friend Robert Williamson, Esq. as executor
Wit; Adam Edmons & William Morris, Jurat.. 
Signed, Johnothan Prestwood.
Proved on oath of William Morris in open Court.  Feb. Session 1839..."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #6, p. 87-82:
"p. 60.  17 Oct. 1834..  I, Thomas Foster, being of sound mind and memory.  I give unto my beloved wife Mary Foster all the lands that I now own on the North Fork of Turkey Creek which I bought for 460 acres also the negroes, Meranda & Rilley, the household furniture such as chest, desk, clock, bed & all the articles belonging, kitchen furniture, farming utinsels[sic] or iron tools, also one still & vessels, one set of blacksmith tools, one wagon, all horses, cattle, sheep & all money, notes, bonds and debts by book accounts. My wife to pay each of my brothers and sisters which may be living at my decease and to the heirs of any deceased brothers & or sister one dollar to each family if called for within two years, also to Newton Foster grandson to my brother William Foster the sum of $5. 
I appoint my friend Alexander Robison & my wife as executor and executrix. 
Wit; James Gudger, Jurat &
William Robison.. 
Signed Thomas Foster.. 
Proved in open Court on oath of
James Gudger, Oct. Session 1839.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #6, p. 87-83:
"p. 61.  6 Feb. 1838..  I, Jesse Cole, being in a common state of health and of sound mind & memory.  After my just debts are paid, I give to my beloved wife Martha all the land premises where I now live with all the land from the first cross fence above the house that Joshua Cole formerly lived in a straight line to the outside line during her natural life, with $200 worth of stock as she may select, with all household & kitchen furniture to possess during her life time the ballance[sic] of the personal property to be sold and the money equally divided between my five dtrs. Sarah Wagenor, Meree Roberts, Susanah Ball, Caroline Roberts & Mary Cole.  Also after the death of my wife what stock & household furniture she may have to be sold and $5 given to my elder son Mathew Cole and the ballance divided among my five dtrs.  I give unto my two sons John & William Cole all my tract of land called the Gregery Tract for them to possess for ever.  John Cole to have the South side of the Creek with William Cole the North side.  I also give unto John & William Cole 100 acres of land called the Sager Cove, and the third part of the 50 acres joining the land of George Penland now lives on.  I give unto my son Jeremiah Cole that part of my land from the line designated in the first item, of this will including the lower part and where Joshua Cole formerly lived.  I give unto my son Thomas J. Cole the land on the North side of the Creek.  I give unto my son James M. Cole all that part of my land on the South side of the Creek including the dwelding[sic] house at the same line and at the second place that was given unto my son Thomas J. Cole. 
I appoint Jacob Weaver as executor.. 
Wit; L. Palmer & Thomas J. Cole, Jurat. 
Jesse X. Cole.. 
Proven in open court on oath of Thomas J. Cole, July Session 1839..."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #6, p. 87-83:
"p. 63.  28 Nov. 1839..  I, Garrett Dewees, being in a low state of health but of sound & perfect mind & memory.  "As I have paid a large amount of money to my wife children on James Allen account over and above what I was to have paid and have given my own children something, I wish what I have paid my wife children on Allen account and what I have given my own to be calculated and deducted from my wife and my children share of my estate." Then I wish an equal division made after deducting one half to my beloved wife Polley Dewees and I wish her to have possession of the place where I now live and the property real & personal that is on the place to be valued and deducted from my wife half of my estate, then I wish her to have full possession of said half & to despose[sic] as she pleases, the other half I wish equally divided among all my children.  I appoint my beloved stepson James Weaver executor and authorize him to call on Daniel Carter & L. Palmer to assist him in the examination of papers.  Wit; Solomon Carter & Polley X Palmer..  Signed Garet Dewees..  Codicil..  I will that James Allen be entirely released from the payments of my notes that I hold on him or any other amount that I have paid for. 
Wit; Solomon Carter & Polley X Palmer..
Signed Garet Dewees.. 
Proved in open ct. on oath of Solomon Carter, Feb.
Session 1840."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-98: 
"p. 64.  No date..  I, Thomas James, being in my right mind.  I will unto Sarah my beloved wife all my land with all thereupon pertaining and at her death to be the children until all come of age also all cattle, horses, hogs and sheep and the hay, fodder, wheat rye and oats, household & kitchen furniture the meat, corn and the wagon and the loom. 
Wit; Robert L. Gudger & N.R. Hipp.. 
Signed Thomas James.. 
Proved in open court on oath of Robert L. Gudger in the July Session 1840.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-98:
"p. 65.  3 Dec. 1839..  I, John Livingston, being weak in body but of perfect mind & memory.  First to my beloved wife Elizabeth Livingston I bequeth[sic] all my property real & personal as it is now, until my youngest son Lewis shall be of age, with the after exception and then the whole of the property to be divided equally between my wife Elizabeth and my three children namely Sally, Wessley & Lewis, in case of the death of either the survivors to share the whole.  In respect to my son John and Hugh they have received their full share and also my dtr. Polly Gash has received her full share, and my dtr. Susanna Russell has received her share except a saddle & bridle and I desire they be granted to her.  My two sons Joseph & Allen I desire they to be made equal with John & Hugh.  Deducting however $10 per month therefrom for the time they left me before they were of age. 
I appoint my friend Thomas Moriss as executor. 
Wit:  J.S. Livingston & James H. Ballard.. 
Signed John Livingston.. ingston in open court, April term 1840.." [sic]

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-98:
"p. 66.  10 April 1840..  I, Robert Roberts, being in indifferent health but of sound and perfect mind & memory.  I give unto my beloved wife Nancy Roberts all my household & kitchen furniture forever, to despose[sic] of as she think proper, with all stock & three negroes, Judson, Joseph & Larkin during her natural life, then to be sold and money divided equally among my children.  I desire my wife to have $100 from the debts due to me.  I give unto my son Shelton(?) Roberts one negro girl named Alnina for ever.  I give unto my son Robert Roberts one negro boy called Cerry forever.  I give unto my son Job Roberts $10.  I give unto my dtr. Levice one negro girl named Mariah forever.  I give unto my son William Roberts $10.  I give unto my son Agusten Roberts one note of hand I hold on himself in the sum of $60.  I give unto my son Pierce Roberts one negro called Harry forever.  I give unto my son Alfred B. Roberts one negro boy named Sam and one rifle gun forever, and I give unto my granddaughter one negro girl called Mary forever, both land and negroes to be under the control of my executors.  I also give unto my son Robert Roberts over what I have given him one tract of land of 50 acres joining Charles McKiney & Jas. A. Buckner and my son Robert, another tract joining Wm. Anderson & the Dweese tract.
I appoint my sons Pierce & Alfred B. Roberts as executors..
Wit; L. Palmer, Jurat, N. Blackstock..
Signed Robert Roberts..
Proved on oath of L. Palmer in open court Oct. Session
1840.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, pp. 87-98 & 87-99:
"p. 68.  22 Jan. 1838..  William McDonnell, being of sound and perfect mind & memory.  I give unto my beloved wife Rhoda McDonnell the plantation whereon I now live with all appertaiences[sic] during her natural life or widowhood, also negroes, Levi, Hardy, Caroline & Peggy during her natural life or widowhood to be keep on the plantation for the support of my beloved wife.  I give to my nephew William Hemphill after the death of my wife the aforesaid land with all appertainences on him paying $300 to Cleargaret Grimes the relick[sic] of James Grimes, decd. or to my nephew Archable Grimes or my niece Sary Merrit the wife of William Merrit to be equally divided between Archable & Sary.  After the death or marriage of my wife, I give unto my nephews Andrew McDonnell and Thomas McDonnell the four aforesaid negroes to share & share alike on their paying $150 each to my brother-in-law George Patton, also I give unto nephew James H. Morriss 4 negroes, Sue, Jesse, Anna & James:  Michall, on him paying $300 to James Dunsmore my brother-in-law, also I give unto my brother-in-law Andrew Hemphill four negroes Lucy, Cleary, Westly and Andrew, on him paying to my sister Sarah Galaspy $300 also I give unto my beloved wife Rhoda one wagon, two horses, 10 head of cattle and all household & kitchen furniture, my smith tools, farming tools, 15 head sheep, 20 head of hogs, one rifle gun, during her natural life or widowhood, then the stock, tools, furniture to be sold and the money divided between my brother-in-law James Dunsmore, my sister Sarry Galaspy, my sister Margaret Grimes, Mary McDonnell, Elizabeth McDonnell daughters of my brother James McDonnell, also Margaret & Elizabeth daughters of my brothers Archabel McDonnell so they share & share alike.  All stock, wagons, & guns not willed to my wife to be sold and the executors to pay unto my brother-in-law George Patton $50.  Also to my nephew Col. Thomas Morris $100.  Also to Andrew Dunsmore $100.  The balance to be divided among Thomas, Andrew, James, Samuel, Archable, John & Benjamin Hemphill also James Morris.  I hereby appoint my friend Andrew Hemphill as executor.  Wit; R. Williamson, & S.E. Hyatt..  Signed, Wm. McDonnell...  Codicil..  22 Jan. 1838..  I give & grant unto my wife Rhoda full power to make a will or dispose of the following property, wit.  50 acres of land, 5 head of cattle, one desk, two feather bed and furniture and capboard..
Wit; R. Williamson, Jurat & S.E. Hyatt..  Wm. McDonnell..
Proved in open court on oath of R. Williamson in the Feb.
Session 1841.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-99:
"p. 71.  10 April 1841..  I, William Cochran, being very weak in body, but of perfect mind & memory.  I give unto my two youngest sons Moses & Nathaniel 200 acres of land, 100 acres where we now live, the other tract adjoining Swan Cochran.  I give unto my two daughters Jestin & Harriett 100 acres of land where on a trashing machine now stands called the Baseter tract to be equally divided between them.  I give unto my dtr. Clara Rodgers one cow & calf.  I give unto my two little grandchildren, children of E.B. Prayton a two year old cow brute a piece.  I give unto my son Swan $5 and the balance of my property of stock, land, household & kitchen furniture I give unto Moses, Nathaniel, Jestin and Harriett, they are to take care of their mother and support her decently out of the same and I hereby make ordain Moses & Nathaniel Cochran executors.
Wit; Thomas H. Burnett & E.B. Prayton..
Signed William X Cochran..
Proved on oath of E.B. Prayton in July Session 1841.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-99:
"p. 72.  16 Jan. 1841..  I, Edward Burlison, being sick of body but of perfect mind & memory.  I give unto my present & beloved wife Polly Burlison and her heirs all of the old McKissick tract of land from John Greenwood land up to the tract that my son Isaac Burlison lately lived on, I also give them $100 to be paid out of the balance of my property and the household and kitchen furniture and one year provisions to be laid out on the day of the sale for her use & family.  I desire that the balance of the land & the other personal property to be sold & after paying my just debts the balance to be divided among my first wife chn. viz. Margaret Coats, Polly Dillingham, Isaac Burlison, Rebecca Carter, D.W. Burlison, Jane Williams, Jackson Burlison, Washington Burlison, Anderson Burlison and Elizabeth Burlison and I ordain & appoint my friend & son-in-law Gabriel G. Coats & Edward Carter executors. Wit; John Brigman, Jurat & Madison Greenwood Jurat.. 
Signed Edward Burlison.. 
Proved on oath of Madison Greenwood in the Feb. Session 1841.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-99:
"p. 73.  13 March 1840..  I, John Whitaker, Senior. being sick & weak in body but of perfect mind & memory.  I give to Milly my beloved wife all the property that I possess during her natural life, also I give unto my beloved son John my land and working tools, the household furniture I want divided among my three dtrs.
I ordain and appoint my son John executor.
Wit; John Shroat, Jurat, F.M. Wilson..
Signed, John Whitaker..
Proved in open court
on oath of John Shroat in the Feb. term 1841.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #8, pp. 87-122 & 87-123:
"p. 79.  15 March 1833..  I, Bedent Baird, being of sound mind & memory. First I will that my executor pay my just debts from my estate.  I give unto my beloved wife Mary Anne in case she survive me a decent & comfortable support from my land during her natural life, with full & absolute right to all my household & kitchen furniture vest in her, with one horse, saddle and bridle, also full control of my negroes, Edward, Nancy, Adelia & Eliza and their issue during her natural life, after which I desire that said negroes and their issue as they may have from this time forward be equally divided between my sons Israel Baird & William R. Baird to share alike except the girl Eliza who then with issue goes to Wm. R. Baird exclusively.
     I give unto my son Israel Baird my five tracts of land lying on Beaver Dam Creek, including the place where he how lives, containing 800 acres more or less.  Subject to a charge to his brother James M. Baird as soon as said James shall have completed his studies and obtained a diploma or a reasonable time there after a good sufficient voucher for the payment of $500 to said James according to my will, also I give Israel negroes, Perry, Mingo & girl Clara with her issue forever.
     I give unto my dtr. Margaret R. Smith and her husband Samuel Smith two several notes of hand which I hold against him for the sum of $150 each & dated Sept. 9, 1923.  The other due two years from date and the interest due at my death, also one negro named Tilly and her child, now in possession of said Margaret.
     I give unto my son Wm. R. Baird all the tract of land whereon I now live containing 531 acres with my negroes, Joe, Henry, and Mary with her issue from this time forward.
     I give unto my son James M. Baird one negro boy named Lawson, one horse, saddle & bridle worth at least $60 with the payment of $500 from my son Israel Baird.
     I give unto my dtr. Jane Eliza Weaver wife of Montraville Weaver and her heirs forever two negroes girls & their issue after this date named, Lucy & Mehaly now in said Jane possession also $100 to be paid out of the estate.
     In case I outlive my wife, I desire that all the household & kitchen furniture be divided between my two dtrs. to share & share alike.
     The lands adjacent to the town of Asheville which is now the subject of a suit in Equity between the heirs of my brother Zebulan Baird and myself in the event of my recovering a moiety of said land as in right I should do I desire that the same be divided equally amongest my five children to share & share alike. 
I ordain & appoint my sons Israel & Wm. R. Baird as executors.
Wit; J.E. Baird & E.H. McClure.. 
Signed, Bedent Baird.. 
Proved in open court on oath of J.E. Baird & E.H. McClure this July Term 1841..."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #8, p. 87-123:
"p. 82.  31 Dec. 1841...  Elizabeth Ingle of Buncombe County being of sound & perfect mind & memory.  I give unto my beloved children Mary Ingle the sheep she now claim, one cow & calf, three head of geese, one bed & furniture, one walnut table, one chest, one large wheel, one check reel, one little wheel, one loom, my wearing clothes, 4-1/2 yrds. linen & the largest pot.  John Ingle to have one black mare, the youngest white heifer, one ewe with lamb, one sow, one bed and stead & tick, one sheet, one blanket, one quilt & two pillows.  Alfred Henderson Ingle to have one red heifer with calf, four sheep, one red calf & one colt, one clock, half of the out hogs except one to John, one bed & bed clothes & stead.  Albert Anderson Ingle to have one brown mare, one brown cow, and the oldest white heifer, four sheep, half of the out hogs, one bed & half the bed clothes, one bed stead.  The balance of the household furniture to Henderson & Anderson and the corn & oats and the roughness and the fat hogs for the family use. 
I hereby make & ordain my friend John B. Ponley as my executor. 
Wit; Andrew Plemmons & John H. Ingle..
 Signed, Elizabeth X Ingle.. 
Proved in open court on oath of Andrew Plemmons in Feb. Term 1842.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #8, p. 87-123:
"p. 83.  13 Aug. 1841..  I, Reddick Collins, being inform in body and expecting to close of my mortal existence shortly, but being of sound mind. All my earthly effects both real & personal after paying my just debts (which I think will not exceed twenty five dollars) I will & bequeath to my loving wife Penina Collins forever. 
(no executor named) 
Wit; Ezra McCall Tate & William X Wood.. 
Signed Reddick Collins.. 
Proved in open court on oath of Ezra McCall Tate in Oct. Term 1841.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII, p. 87-123:
"p. 83.  29 Dec. 1841..  "Know all men by these present that this is the last will & testament of Joseph Cross.  I said Cross doth will all my property to Sary Cross his wife to have and to hold as long as she doth live, and at her death said property beong to James D. Cobb said Cob[sic] is to take care of said Sarah Cross with all the property and if said Sarah Cross leaves James D. Cob without a just cause all the property belongs to said Cob." 
Wit;  Peter Miller, Alpea Miller.. 
Not signed.. 
Proved Feb. Term 1842 on oath of Peter Miller.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-130:
"p. 84.  27 Jan. 1842...  I, Isaac T. Poor of Buncombe Co. being weak of body but of sound mind and memory.  First, I will and desire that all my just debts be paid.  Secondly, I will all my property both real & personal (after my just debts are paid) to my beloved mother Polly M. Summy her heirs and assigns forever.  Thirdly, My will and desire is that the store in the town of Asheville be carried as agreeably to the articles of co-partnership between myself and Joseph Dunlap until the time specified in said article.  I hereby nominate and appoint Joseph Dunlap sole executor. 
Wit; J.M. Alexander and Jas M. Smith.. 
Signed Isaac T. Poor.. 
April term 1842.  The fore-going was duly proven in open court on oath of J.M. Alexander & James M. Smith.. N. Harrison, Clk."

ALOB, Vol.  VIII #9, p. 87-130:
"p. 85.  6 Sept. 1842..  Asheville, NC...  "I hereby certify and declare that on my suggestion to Mrs. Jane S. Bourden already very feeble and hardly able to speak audibly she this day declared her wish that a negro servant Sophia now in her possession together with her personal property as clothing, etc. should be at her expected death the property of her daughter Virginia now residing with her in the family of Mr. Jackson in this village... 
Witness my hand..  John Dickson." 
October Term 1842..  The foregoing was duly proven in open court by oath of John Dickson a subscribing witness thereto and Joseph Cashe who was present as appears more fully from the minutes of said court and admitted to record..  Eliza. M. Tate. Dpty. Clk."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-130:
"p. 86.  24 Aug. 1842..  I, Edmund S. Foster, I give unto my son William Lafayette Foster now about five years old $800 of my estate in consequence of his peculiar situation.  I give unto my beloved wife Lucinda the tract whereon I now live and the adjoining land except the Frisby and Dover places during her natural life and at her death to my two children Mary Ann and William Lafayette Foster.  The balance of my property both real & personal to be equally divided amongst my wife and my children, to share and share alike.. 
I appoint James Gudger and my wife Lucinda executor and executrix..
Wit; John W. Foster, E_. Sams, Phillip Parham. 
Sgn. Edmound S. Foster...
Oct. term 1842 the foregoing will was proven in open court by oath of John W. foster..  N. Harrison, Clk."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-130:
"p. 86.  20 Aug. 1842..  I, Josiah Jenkins, being in a low state of health but in sound mind and memory.  First I desire a sufficiency of perrishable[sic] property such as my wife Marthy can best spare to be sold to pay my just debts.  I will unto my beloved wife Marthy all my land, building and farms during her life time or until my three sons come of full age, that is Thomas Erwin, Joshua and Russell, when they possess the land, my wife Marthy shall her maintainance[sic] from the land during her life, then the perrishable property shall be equally divided among children then living.. 
I appoint my trusty friend Joshua Whitaker executor..  Wit; Jas. Brevard & Joseph Lanning.. 
Signed Josiah X Jenkins.. 
Oct. term 1842 the foregoing will was proven on oath James Brevard in open court & admitted of record.  N. Harrison, Clk."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-130:
"p. 87.  19 July 1833..  I, Bradly Powers, being well in health and in perfect mind and memory.  I leave unto my well beloved wife Sarah Powers all my household goods & furniture and moveable effects with horses, cattle and hoggs[sic] during her natural life or widowhood, at her death to be divided between my three sons and two dtrs.  I give unto my son William Powers all the land I possess on the East side of Whits Creek, I give unto my son Alexander Powers all my lands lying on the West side of Whitson's Creek during their natural life then to their heirs of their body. 
I appoint Joseph Miller James James my two son-in-law executors.. 
Wit; Addam Phillips, Jacob Miller. 
Signed..  Bradly Powers.. 
Oct. Term 1842..  The foregoing will was roven in open court on the oath of James Brevard...  Signed N. Harrison, Clk."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-131:
"p. 88.  12 Aug. 1841..  I, Obediah Holcombe, being afflicated[sic] and weak in body but of sound & perfect mind and memory.  I give unto the my beloved sons & daughters the heirs of my first wife as follows (to wit)  Henry Elizabeth Willie, Peggy, Dioclesion, Richard, Jane, Berry, Elisha, Cynthia, Elsberry and Joseph Holcombe the sum of one dollar each with the exception of Wilie I give him $5 it being about the amount he owes me besides they have here-to-fore received.  I give unto my grandson Henry Holcombe the horse he has received and now possesses.  I give unto Milla my present beloved wife the sum of $5.  I give unto my two dtrs. heirs of my last wife the sum of $1 each to be raised out of the estate.  I give unto my three sons (to wit) James R., John B., and Obediah Holcombe all the balance of my estate both real and personal to share and share alike.  I desire that my wife may continue to live on my land after my death during her widowhood if she chooses.  I also desire my executors to have full control and management of my property and my four eldest children by my present wife and they shall have support and tuition out of the estate.. 
I appoint Henry H. Holcombe and John Ramsey as executors.. 
Wit; H. Hunt and R.D. Wood.. 
Signed Obediah Holcombe.. 
Feb. term 1843, the foregoing will was proven in open court by oath of Henry Hunt and admitted of record..  N. Harrison, Clk..  by Thos. L. Gaston, DC."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-131:
"p. 89.  6 April 1841..  I, Sarah Robason, widow of Wm. Robason decd. being in my right mind and common health.  I will unto my daughter Mary Foster who is to take care of me during my life all the property I have of money notes, furniture or stock, for her to dispose of as she may think best.  I also make and appoint said Mary Foster my administrator on what I may leave. 
Wit; David Duckett and John Raynolds.. 
Signed Sarah X Robason.. 
Feb. term 1843..  The foregoing will was duly proven by oath of David Duckett and admitted of record.  N. Harrision, Clk.  By Thos. L. Gaston, DC."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-131 & Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 90.  2 March 1840..  I, John Garren, being of sound mind and memory. After my just [debts?] are paid, to my son-in-law John Merrell I leave one dollar, to my son-in-law Jacob Rhodes I leave one dollar, to my son-in-law David Pinkson[sic] I leave one dollar, to my son David Garren I leave one dollar, to my son Eli Garren I leave one dollar, to my son Joseph Garren I leave one dollar the above named having already received a portion of my estate.  To my son-in-law and daughter John and Jane Price a part of the land where I now live, to be taken from the upper line as described, the old mill race, Jacob Rhode's spring branch, Old Field branch, Liners Line, George Williams Crossing, etc. worth about $130.  To my beloved wife Hannah I leave all the land and possession except what I gave John and Jane Price during her life time or widowhood also all other property except $130 worth which is to include the waggon[sic] and other property that can be spared, which I leave to James and Mary Pinkerton.  I leave to my two youngest daughters Dicy and Rebecca each two beds & furniture two cows and calves and the bureau and Rebecca the cubbord[sic], if any property remain to equally divided among my four youngest dtrs. Nancy Pinkerton, Jane Price and Dicy and Rebecca.  The land left to my wife to be divided at her death between my two youngest dtrs.
I appoint my two sons David and Eli Garren executors. 
Wit; Jacob Reed and Alexander Merrell, Jurat. 
Signed John X Garren.. 
July term 1843.  the foregoing will was proven in open court by oath of Alexander Merrell.  N.
Harrison, Clk.  By Thos. L. Gaston, DC."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 91.  10 march 1820..  I, John Davis, being of sound mind & memory.  I give 100 acres of land lying on the north side of French Broad River, two mares, four head of cattle, one riffle[sic] gun, four steel traps and three plows to be equally divided amongst my four children to wit, Betsey, Washington, William and Peggy as near as can be without a sale.  I give unto Jacob Hatcher one year old colt on condition that he will live with and support his mother until he shall arrive to the age of twenty one years. 
I appoint my friend Joseph F. Britten as executor. 
Wit; John X Bridges..
Signed John Davis.. 
July term 1843..  The foregoing will was proven by oath of Henry Waggoner, John Porr[sic] and E.H. Henry and ordered to be recorded. N. Harrison, Clk.."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 92.  2 Jan. 1843..  I, Stephen Low, being somewhat disordered in body but no way disordered in mind..  I will unto my beloved wife Sarah all my estate real and personal except one gray horse one year old.  I give unto my grandson Stephen Ballard one gray horse colt one year old past. 
I appoint my [friend?] Charles Moore as executor. 
Wit; Henderson Paston and Ann X Paston.. 
Signed Stephen X Low.. 
July term 1843 the foregoing will was proven in open court by the oath of Henderson Paston and ordered to be recorded..  N. Harrison, Clk."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 93.  29 July 1843..  I, [Barlett Davis] will unto my beloved wife Elizabeth during her life time or widowhood all my personal property of one negro named Jack, the proceeds of my plantation on Beaverdam and where Benj. Smith lives, my household and kitchen furniture my mare & colt.  Smith to have the place rent free during my wife life time and at her death the property to be equally divided among all my chn.  Which is Delila Morgan, the heirs of Elmira Noles, Melinda Calihan, Naran Smith, Hiram W. Davis, Elizabeth Penland, Soloman W. Davis, Rebecca Culberson and I appoint Hiram W. Davis & Barten T. Culberson as executors. 
Wit; Alex McFee and Harriet McFee.. 
Sgn. Barlet X Davis.. 
Jan. term 1844.  The foregoing will was proven in open court by the oath of Alex McFee and admitted of record..  N. Harrison, Clk."

ALOB, Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 94.  22 Dec. 1843..  [John Chambers] Being sorely afflicted in body but of sound mind & disposing memory.  I bequeath my soul to God who gave it being and my body to the dust to be interred in the burying ground at Flat Creek Baptist Meeting House in a plain and decent manner.  It is my will and desire that all my just debts should be paid first out