Johann George Williard (1746 - 1822)

Born 1 Apr 1746 in Thurmont, Hallen Township, Pennsylvania

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Died 10 Dec 1822 at age 76 in Salem Township, Granville, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Note: Dates in FAG Memorial are slightly different

Johan was born in 1746. He was the son of Johan Willard and Magdelena Schlimm. He passed away in 1822.

George marrried Susanna Catherine Appel, 1783, Guilford, NC

moved to Salem, Carolina (now Winston-Salem, NC) where he became a Moravian pioneer and left many descendants, who began to spell their name "Willyard" and other variations.

In the autumn of 1770 Johann George and his brother, Peter, reportedly joined a wagon train, led by George Soelle, en route from Broadbay, Maine, to Wachovia in North Carolina. On 21 July 1771 Johann George signed the Friedland Society Brotherly Agreement forming the Friedland Moravian Church, in southern Forsyth County. [However, the Moravian records seem to indicate that the Broad By settlers all arrived by sea, sailing from Maine to coastal North Carolina, then coming inland at Wilmington.]

Research Notes

There are several conflicting histories of this family, and we don't know which is correct. Please see http://www.fmoran.com/williard.html for more information on their origins.

Biography

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Note: Wills

STOKES COUNTY Record of Wills 1792-1864,Vols. 1,2,3,4 C.090.80001

Will Book 3 1816-1837 Page 92,93

In the name of God Amen. I George Willard of Stokes County and State of North Carolina This tenth day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament 1st I will that all my just Debts and funeral charges be paid out of my other standing Debts and move able Estate

2nd I will that my beloved wife Susanna possess and enjoy my home and plantation lands and improvements whereon I now live during her natural life or widowhhod I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife during her life one home valued at seventy Dollars and Two cows and a good feather bed and furniture and two pewter dishes six pewter plates one pot one oven six cups and saucer six knives and
(unreadable due to smudge probably 3rd to Elizabeth) although she has had a good portion one dollar
4ly I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Catharina one dollar
5th I give and bequeath unto my son George Willard one dollar
6ly I Give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary one dollar
7ly I Give and bequeath unto my son John Willard one dollar
8ly I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Ann one dollar
9ly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret one dollar
10ly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Barbara one dollar
11th I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Jude one dollar
12ly I give and bequeath unto my Daughter hannah one dollar
13ly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Susanna one father Bed and furniture one cow and calf one pot one oven one spinning wheel
14ly Jacob Willard, Daniel Willard, Solomon Willard, and Joseph Willard these my four youngest sons I give and bequeath unto them all my Lands and improvements to be Equally divided amongst them To them and theirs for and assigns forever and whatsoever is more of my oveable Estate Viz shall be divided Equally among each of my children and
lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint My beloved wife Susanna and my son Daniel Willard Executors of this my last will and testament (unreadable) the same into affect and I do herby utterly revoke dis---- and mark Void all former wills And testaments by me at any time made heretofore make rathyfying confirming and establishing this to and no other to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said George Willard have hereunto set my hand and affixd my seal the year and date above written. Signed Sealed published and declared by the said George Willard the testator to be his last will and Testament In the presents of us the subscribing witnesses who were present at the time of signing and sealing thereof Jacob Willard John Fraser Jurat Georg his + man Willard

Stokes County December Term 1822 The Execution of the Last Will and Testament of George Willard Deceased of which the foregoing is a true copy was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Fraser & ordered to be Recorded M.R.Moore C. C. C. (unreadble) D. C. C. C.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177797675/johan-george-williard: accessed 06 February 2023), memorial page for Johan George Williard (8 Mar 1746–10 Oct 1822), Find a Grave Memorial ID 177797675, citing Friedland Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Ann Taylor (contributor 47091859).