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…”
Porter, William
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