Thomas Poole (abt. 1708 - abt. 1771)

Born about 1708 in Bertie, North Carolina

Ancestors

Died about 1771 at about age 63 in Hyde NC

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Biography

Born in Bertie or Johnson County, North Carolina in 1708.

we know that his wife was named "Sarah" and he had two sons , John and Thomas and one daughter Sarah.

I have done my best to transcribe his will, although I could not read every word, there is enough to the the sense of the document.

Since the will was made in 1771 and probated in 1772- we can safely guess that he died in either 1771 or 1772

From Hyde County Wills Volume 1-3 1764-1818 North Carolina Wills and Probate Records 1665-1998 for Thomas Poole

Thomas Poole Will (c1708-1771) In the name of God, Amen, I Thomas Poole of Hyde (Hyde county NC which was formed in Dec 1705 as Wickersham Precinct and in 1712 was renamed Hyde Precinct) County in the province? of North Carolina ____ being ______ but of sound Memory. Blessed be God for The ___________ shortness of life and the certainty of Death and that it is appointed for man, Do make and publish this my last will and testament In --------------------------------- That gave it and my body to the Earth where it was taken to be buried in a decent manner my Executor shall then proper. --- I give to my son John Poole one shilling _____Likewise I give to my daughter Sarah Cahason one shilling. Likewise, I give to my son Thomas Poole my Riding Bridle and Saddle. Likewise, I give unto my beloved wife Sarah my mare ____ of my just debts being paid. I give the rest of my estate that is not already give to be divided between my wife Sarah and my _____ son John Poole and I desire that my son John Poole may have the care of my grandson’s John’s estate until he come to the age of twenty one years And I make and ordain my sone John Poole my sole executor of this my will in trust for the _____ and _________ in this my will testament. In witness I have hereto set my hand and seal. This Seventeenth day of October 1771

Thomas Pool (“P” his mark)

Will submitted to court for probate March 1772

Sources

• Ancestry.com
• Hyde County, North Carolina, Estate Records; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Hyde County); Probate Place: Hyde, North Carolina