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The will of Frederick Howcott, proved 1823 |
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Background Frederick N Howcott died at some stage between 15 October
1822, when he signed his will and March 1823, when the will was proved. Text State of North Carolina, Chowan County. In the Name of God, Amen. I Frederick Howcott of the State and County aforesaid, being at this time very weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, thanks be to the Almighty God for the same and well knowing that tis appointed once for all Men to die, so make this my last Will and Testament. First. I desire that all my just Debts shall be paid by my Executor hereafter named. Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved Mother Sarah Howcott, her Heirs and Assigns forever One Negro Boy by the name of Donaldson. Item. I give and bequeath to my brother Charles Howcott, his Heirs and Assigns forever, one small Tract or Parcel of Land, lying in Green Hall, containing Fifty Acres, more or less, and bounded as follows – Beginning near the Gate where my deceased Father lived, thence along the Road to the main Road thence down the main Road to the Swamp, thence along the middle of the Swamp to the old Mill Road, then along the said Road to the first Station. Item. I give and bequeath to my Brother James Howcott, one Yearling Colt; also my Saddle and Bridle. Item. I give to my Brother John Howcott my Hunting Gun to be delivered to him whenever my Executor thinks proper, also my wearing Watch I give to my Brother Nathaniel Howcott. Item. I give to my Mother Sarah Howcott, the Note of Hand that I hold against her. Then all the Residue of my Property, both real and personal, I leave to be sold at six months credit by my Executor, and the Money arising therefrom, and all Moneys by Note or otherwise that may be due me at my decease, I wish may be equally divided between my Brothers and Sisters, namely Elizabeth Hoskins, James Howcott, Sarah Howcott, Mary Howcott, Nathaniel Howcott and John Howcott. And I hereby constitute and appoint James Hoskins Executor to this my last Will and Testament, acknowledging this to be my only and last Will as aforesaid. In Witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and Seal, this 15th day of October 1822. Fred. N. Howcott Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, Mackay Gregory, Charles Creecy. NB -The words, to the old Mill Road, then along the said Road interlined before signed Test. Mackay Gregory, Charles Creecy. Probate The foregoing Will was exhibited in open Court at March Term 1823, proved by the oath of Mackay Gregory, one of the subscribing Witnesses to the same, and ordered to be recorded. Test. Henry Wills, Clerk. Transcribed by Francis Howcutt from office copy. |
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