ALOB, Vol. XI #9, p. 90-96: “p. 235. 1 July 1864.. I, Delilah Curtis being of sound mind and considering my advance age do make this as my last will and testament. I will to my beloved daughter Mary Curtis one bay mare, the one willed to me by my deceased husband also one cow & calf. …
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Smith, James M.
ALOB, Vol. XI #7, pp. 90-64 & 90-96: “p. 234.. 25 June 1864.. I, James M. Smith, of Buncombe County, N.C. being weak and feeble in body but of sound & disposing mind and memory. First I will that my body be decently intered and my funeral expense and all my just debts paid.. I desire …
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Alexander, Lorenzo D.
ALOB, Vol. XI #7, p. 90-64: “p. 230.. 20 May 1861.. I, Lorenzo D. Alexander of Buncombe County, being in good health and sound mind & memory, do make this as my last will and testament.. All property both real and personal or mixed which I may die possessed of, I devise, bequeath and transfer in the …
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Foster, Mary
ALOB, Vol. XI #7, p. 90-64: “p. 229. 22 Jany. 1858.. I, Mary Foster, being of sound mind and memory, do make this as my last will & testament in manner and form. First I desire that my executor shall provide for my body a deasent[sic] burial and all expenses paid. I give to my beloved …
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West, John
ALOB, Vol. XI #7, p. 90-64: “p. 228.. 19 April 1862.. The last will & testament of John West. Being about to leave home for the seat of war and having in view the great uncertaioly[sic] of life in the army, I deem it prudent and just to make such disposition of my estate in the …
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Curtis, Benjamin
ALOB, Vol. XI #7, p. 90-63: “p. 225.. 3 May 1860.. I, Benjamin Curtis, of Buncombe County, residing on waters of South Hominy Creek now in the 74 year of age, but in good health and of sound mind & memory. I desire my body to be decently intered at the Pisgah Meeting House to rest …
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Patton, James A.
ALOB, Vol. XI #6, p. 90-54: “p. 225.. 30 April 1861.. I, James A. Patton, being about to go with my company to repel our Northen[sic] enemies and being aware of the many vicissitude that may attend such a duty desirous of providing for my wife in case I do not return, do make this as …
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Jones, Wiley W.
ALOB, Vol. XI #6, p. 90-54: “p. 222. 15 Dec. 1863.. The last will of Wiley W. Jones of Buncombe Co. I direst[sic] my executor and executrix to pay all my debts due and owing from me. I direct that my wife live upon the home place and keep together my children and all my personal property …
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Woodfin, J. W.
ALOB, Vol. XI #6, pp. 90-53 & 90-54: “p. 221. 13 March 1863.. Camp Fisher, N.C. Dear Brother I presume the ball is in motion, I was up all night moving about to fix up to give the enemy the best I could fix up for him. At 5 o’clock we learned positively …
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Harriss, Abel
ALOB, Vol. XI #6, p. 90-53: “p. 219. 15 Aug 1860.. I, Abel Harriss of Buncombe Co. being of sound mind & memory.. First after my death my body to be decently buried and all my funeral expenses also all my just debts paid.. I will my dtr. Paggy[sic] Ashworth my negro named Boy Sampson, and to …
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