William Lindley (1770 - 1833)

Born 5 Oct 1770 in Spring, Orange Co. NC

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Died 29 Sep 1833 at age 62 in Perkins, Tazewell Co. Illinois

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William was born in 1770. William Lindley ... He passed away in 1833.

Sources

• Mary Pitts is spouse reference Williams Lindleys Will signed 27th day of september 1833
• Will of William Lindley, 9 Aug 1816, Franklin, Tennessee

Citation: Franklin Co, TN, Will Book, p.15 Notes: In the name of God Amen: I William Lindley of the County of Franklin and State of Tennessee being weak of body but sound in mind doth make & ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say first, I will that out of my Estate my four wards Michael, Robert, Jane & Obediah Archer be paid the sum of $101.25 as soon as it can be raised out of my Estate to be paid into the hands of their future Guardian for their use till they severally come of age or as quick as the money can be collected from ?Canader? And secondly I will that the balance of my Estate be sold to the highest bidder and when the family gets out to Indiana Territory, and then be equally divided betwixt my children that is to say William first, Alijah [Elijah], Alisha [Elisha], John, Sally & Jacob & wife Martha have an equal part with my children above named. [Perhaps from NC given that the wife gets a child's part - this was the law in NC] It is to be observed that William is to have his part as soon as it is collected and further I do hereby nominate & appoint and constitute my son John Lindley Sole Executor of this my Estate last will and Testament Etc. Revoking all other wills made by