Will: 10 Jun 1762. Adam Ivey of Edgecombe County (proved 28 September 1762). To sons Francis Ivey and Adam Ivey 5s each “for I have advanced them as much as I can afford.” Daughter Elizabeth Ivey household goods; daughter Sarah Ivey £25; daughterMartha Ivey £25 to be paid when she reaches age 21; daughter Mary Ivey £25 when she reaches age 20; son Lewis Ivey the 200-acre plantation “I bought of William Regerster” at age 21. To unnamed wife, household goods, the use of dwelling house and land for five years, and a loan of £50 until son George Ivey comes of age; George to receive £30 at age 21 and the other £20 at the death of “his mother.” Son Benjamin Ivey the 285-acre plantation “where I now live”. Son Benjamin Ivey named executor. Signed: Adam (x) Ivey [by his mark, a stylized “A”] Witness: Robert Simms, Nathan Barnes, Joseph Simms [Edgecombe County Will Book A, p208]
Note that four of the children are under 21 and all four daughters are unmarried. From later records, it appears that Adam, Francis, and Benjamin were relatively young, suggesting that Adam Ivey had married not much more than 25 years earlier. The unnamed wife was probably a second wife, for this will is unusual in specifically abrogating her dower right. It is interesting that Adam Ivey could not sign his name, but (as far as we know) his sons could.
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