This is my last will and testament. Being in perfect senses but in a poor state of health, I will that my debts first be paid.
I will and bequeath to my son John Cole one hundred and forty acres of land being part of the tract I purchased from Benjamin (tear) lying on the south side of Hitchcock Creek and no more.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth all that she has now in her possession five pounds hard money and no more.
I will and bequeath to my son George Cole one hundred acres of land that I purchased of (tear) Bond and all that he hath now in his possession and no more.
I will and bequeath to my son Frances Cole one hundred acres of land lying on the so side of the long branch and a mare and one cow and no more.
I will and bequeath to my son Peter Cole one hundred acres of land adjoining Conley’s line and cow and calf and ten pounds hard money a horse the value therein and no more.
I Will that the remainder of my lands which is one hundred seventy two acres be equaly divided between my two sons Edward and David and no more.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Cole fifteen pounds in hard money and one ? colt two years old and no more.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Rachel fifteen pound hard money and on ? and no more..
I will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah fifteen pounds to be paid in hard money and no more and if ? if them died without issue his estate to be equally divided between the two.
My will and desire is that my Estate may not be sold.
I leave my wife and my son John Cole and Jacob Perkins executors of my estate
May the 14 1781
Richmond December Court
John Cole Seal
Test Robert Webb
John (his mark) James senr
John (his mark) Tucker
The last will and testament of John Cole deceased was proven in open court by the oaths of Robert Webb, John James Senr, and John Tucker
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