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SAMUEL BECKNAL'S WILL
In the name of God Amen, I Samuel Becknal of the County of Wilkes and State of North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind and Memory and calling to mind the Uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following. (To wit)
Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Becknall one third part of my Estate of every description both Real and personal all of which I give to her the aforesaid Elizabeth Becknal and her Heirs forever.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Nancy Camp one dollar, which I give and bequeath to her and her Heirs forever.
Item 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Becknall one dollar, which I give and bequeath to him and his Heirs forever.
Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my son John Becknal one dollar, which I give and bequeath to him and his Heirs forever.
Item 5th. I give and bequeath to my son Linsfield Becknall one dollar, which I give and bequeath to him and his Heirs forever.
Item 6th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Huland one dollar, which I give and bequeath to her and her Heirs forever.
Item 7th. It is my Will and desire that after the above Legacies being given out of my Estate, that the balance of my Estate of every description, both Real and Personal be divided as follows (to wit) Between my Son Benjamin Becknal, Randolph Becknal, Rhoda Brown, Hannah Stanley, and my Wifes five children (to wit) Lewis, Larkin, Esernith, Clara and Dolley in equal Shares: which I give and bequeath to them and their Heirs forever. I nominate and appoint my Two friends, my beloved Wife Elizabeth Becknall and Captain Benjamin Lewis Executors to this my last Will and Testament by me.
I witness wherof I the above said Samuel Becknal have set my hand and affixed my Seal to this my last Will and Testament, this 21st day of August A.D. 1819
Samuel Becknal (seal)
In presence of
Wm. W. Morgan Sr [?]
Samuel (his x mark) Nicholson Jr.
Abraham Hooper
North Carolina )
Wilkes County ) January Term 1820
The foregoing Will was duly Proven in open court by the Oaths of Wm. W. Morgan and Samuel Nicholson and Elizabeth Becknal duly Qualified as Executrix to said Will.
Test. R Martin Clk
WILKES COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA WILL BOOK 4
INVENTORY OF ESTATE OF SAMUEL BECKNALL, DECEASED: "To 315 acres of land, 6 slaves, 3 horse beasts, nine head of cattle, 20 head of sheep, 25 head of small hogs, a crop of corn, three stacks of rye, a small quantity of flax, a small quantity of cotten, a quantity of wood, 4 beds and furniture, 4 bed steads, 2 chests, 1 table, 1 small trunk, 1 cupboard and furniture, a parcel of books, one slate, 1 candlestick, 5 pewter basons, 2 pewter dishes, 10 pewter plates, 5 knives and forks, 4 bottles, one small looking glass, 5 pots, 3 dutch ovens, 1 skillet, 2 wheels, 3 pair of cards, 1 shoebox and tools, one gindstone, 1 Auger, 2 chisels, 2 water pails, 1 piggin, one loom and tackline, 1 clock reel, 4 slays, 5 plows, 5 hoes, one Mattock, 1 pair steelyards, 2 axes, 2 pair iron gears, 2 cleavisces, 1 double trees, 5 stand tubs, 6 chairs, 1 warping mill, 1 flat iron, 1 hackle, 2 reap hooks, 1 cag(keg), 2 saddles, 1 gimlet, 1 beef hide, 1 ladle, 1 fleshfork, 1 skimmer, 1 pepper box, 2 tin pans, 2 tin buckets, 4 small tubs.
Elizabeth(X)Becknall, executrix
Teste. R Martin, Clk
JANUARY 1825 ESTATE; SAMUEL BICKNELL FILE C.R.104.314.1 WILKES COUNTY EQUITY MINUTES (1812-1825) NORTH CAROLINA ARCHIVES
BILL OF COMPLAINT dated 17 March 1821 as follows: "Benjamin Becknell, Randolph Becknell, James Martin for William Brown and wife, Rhoda, Shadrack Stanley and wife, Hannah vs Elizabeth Becknell, Executrix, Lewis, Larkin, Esinth, Clara and Dolly Becknell to be summoned--January 1825. PETITION AGAINST REAL ESTATE OF SAMUEL BECKNELL, DECEASED IN 1819.
27 March 1821, the Sheriff is ordered to seize lands and Chattels of John Becknell and Ambrose Hulen heirs of Samuel Becknal, deceased.
January 1821--for John Becknell and others "Make known to Elizabeth Fitzpatrick alias, Elizabeth Becknell, Executrix to come forward and defend the Will of Samuel Bicknell
Source: Some Pioneers from Wilkes by Mrs W. O . Absher pages 21-23.
REPORT. Pursuant to an order from Wilkes County Court, the Commisssioners appointed to divide the land of Samuel Becknal deceased, between his widow's heirs met on 13th of December 1825.
Wm. Rousseau )Coms.
Jas. Haskett )
John Finley )
J. Saintclair )
North Carolina Genealogical Society "Original" Wilkes County North Carolina Will Books 3 and 4. Will Book 4, pages 78,79,80. Wilkes County North Carolina Will (1811-1848)
JANUARY 1826--division of Samuel Becknal land amongst heirs.
1. Widow Becknall, her dower, Her land adjoined the land of John Brown [note. John Brown is referred to as James Brown in one portion of this partition]. She received 87 acres.
2. Benjamin Becknall--19 acres
3. Clary(Clara)Becknall--19 acres
4. Larkin Becknall--19 acres
5. Dolly M Becknall--19 acres
6. Hannah Stanley--19 acres
7. Rhoda Brown--19 acres
8. Lewis Becknall--20 acres
9. Esuneth Becknall--20 acres
Samuel Becknel and wife Anne (nee Parks) acquired land from Alexander Gordon with 300 pounds, proclamation money. It was 315 acres on the South side of the Yadkin river. It was known as Swan Pond, located at Benjamin Herdons Corner and Thomas Parkes Corner.
Source: Wilkes County North Carolina Deeds and Grants (1782-1815) North Wilkesboro NC,Deed Book A-1 pages 56-58. There is a Swan Creek, Hunting Creek, Horse Shoe and Robins mentioned in some of the data.
1787 Tax Record-Samuel Becknal-239 acres, 1 poll, Captain A Gordon's District Book #7.
1794 Tax Record-Samuel Becknel-315 acres, 2 polls Captain Benjamin Lewis District #7.
1795 Tax Record-Samuel Becknel-315 acres, Captain
District #7.
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