NANCE
North Carolina Wills
or Wills with NANCE name in
Index of Wills: (Those labeled "below" are on this page.)
Absella Nance, (below), in Will of William WALTERS Jr, Listed as Daughter, Robeson County
Daniel Nance, (below), in Will of William WALTERS Jr Listed as Son-in-law, Robeson County
David M. Nance, (below), in Will of Thomas HESTER, Listed as Friend, Bladen County
Fredrick NANCE, (below), Witness of Nathaniel WILLIAMS Will, Rockingham County
John NANCE, (below), Witness of Nathaniel WILLIAMS Will, Rockingham County
Will of
John NANCE, (below), Mecklenburg County, Book E 492 p 168
Wm. NANCE, (below), Witness of Nathaniel WILLIAMS Will, Rockingham County
Wyatt NANCE, (below) Teste of Drury ALLEN Will, Anson County
DRURY ALLEN'S WILL
Know all men by these presents that I Drury ALLEN of the
County of Anson being sick and weak in
body but of sound and perfect memory, do make, constitute and order this my last will and testament
revoking all former wills by me made.
Item - I leave all that I am posessed with together till my just debts are honested paid and then giving my son
William Allen fifty acres of land beginning at William BRANTLEY's corner on the big branch and running down it
till contains fifty acres to my own line and then with my line to BRANTLEY's line to the beginning.
Item - I leave one black colt, one cow and yearling and a heifer with calf, one bed and furniture,
bedstead and mat to be sold and pay my just debts with.
Item- I leave my dear wife, Nelly ALLEN, all the rest that I possess, except she marries, and if she marries
then it is to be divided amongst all my surviving children equally.
Lastly - I nominate and appoint John ALLEN and Julius ALLEN to be executors of this my last will and testament to see to my business.
Witness whereof I set my hand and seal this 10th day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three.
Drury Allen (Seal)
his (x) mark
Test:
Wyatt NANCE
Julia (her mar) Singly
A TRUE COPY
Clerk of Superior Court
by: Neele Harrington
Deputy Clerk Superior Court (Seal)
In the Name of God "Amen"
I Thomas HESTER of the State of
North Carolina and County of Bladen,
being weak in body but of a sound and perfect mind blessed be almighty
God for the same do make ordain and publish this my last will and
testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Rebecca HESTER, the
plantation and tract of land whereon I now live with all the
profits and advantages unto the said land belonging or in any wise
appertaining with the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. With
all the household and kitchen furniture and working tools of any
description during the natural lifetime or Widowhood of the said
Rebecca HESTER. After her decease the said tract of land or
plantation I bequeath to my son Akillis HESTER the tract of land known
as the Kelly place. It is also my desire after the decease of my
beloved Wife Rebecca HESTER, that my granddaughter Mary HESTER will
have my young mare and my *(Ed note-there may be a g in front of
daughter to indicate granddaughter) daughter Patience HESTER have one
cow and calf pick of the stock, And my grandson William HESTER the colt
which is now sucking the old mare and to my son Stephen HESTER the sum
of one dollar and the residue of my goods except the land shall be
equally divided among the rest of my children Elizabeth Britt, Mary
Britt, Sarah Phillips, Rebecca Hardy, Comfort HESTER and Margaret
Britt, and my grand daughters Mary and Margaret HESTER to have one
share between them.
I hereby appoint and nominate my friend
David M. Nance, Executor of
this my last will and testament and revoking all former wills by me at
any time made.
In witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 27th day of
April, 1839.
Published and declared by the above named Thomas HESTER to be his last
Will and testament in presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our
names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator. My meaning is that
Mary HESTER have the young mare at my death. Patience HESTER the cow
and calf and William HESTER to have the colt in like manner.
C Monroe (x)
Daniel M. Chance (x) Thomas HESTER (x) his mark
Will Of Brissy PARISH Pg 211 Granville County, N.C.
March 5, 1790 proved in court 1791 Brissy PARISH wills to son, Noel Parish : 200 acres where on I now Live,
horse, bridle and saddle, Bed and Furniture, Son David: all Rest of land: To wife ;
Agga the remaining part of estate for life, then to sons, Jestin, George,Humphrey, John and David Parish,
Except 10lbs to John Parish, Executors of will: Sons, George, Humphrey, Justin Parish Witnesses: Elisha Shemwell,
William Lawrence and Fredrick NANCE.
Albert C NANCE January 29th, 1903
State of N. C., Lincoln County.
Albert NANCE Last Will and Testament.
I will my wife 25 acres of land on the west end of my place including all the buildings where I now live her
life time. at her death to my son
Richard. I will my three sons 30 acres on the river to be divided in ten acre lots.
Jo the lower end,
Taylor the middle one and
Richard the upper lot. I will my nine living girls the remaing part of the land.
I also give
Richard his horse provided he pays for him. I will that the three boys pay half the Kiver debt other girls the other part.
I appoint my son
Richard Executor of my will.
Witness: H. B. MOORE
Geo. R. NANTZ
Charles MILLER
(**This is Albert Cephus NANCE b: 16 Aug 1823 in Lincoln County, NC d: 18 Mar 1905 in Gaston County, NC son of William NANCE and Mary (JOHNS(T)ON) NANCE.)
**A big THANKS to: El NANCE for sending me a copy of Albert C. Nance's Will!
In the name of God Amen. I,
William NANCE of the
County of Lincoln and State of North Carolina
being of sound mind and memory do this 2nd day of December in the year of our Lord 1853 make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner
following that is to say.
First, I will and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Amanda my negro woman Gilly
Second, I will and bequeath unto my son
William S. NANCE and my son
Albert C. NANCE
the plantation whereon they now live to be divided
by the commisioners so as to give to each of them the homestead they now hold in possession to be taken by each one of them fare cash valuation
this assessment to be made by three disinterested persons my object being to have my property equally divided amongst my children.
Third I will and bequeath unto my son
Joseph C. NANCE the plantation whereon I live to be taken by him in the same way that his two brothers
above received theirs.
Fourth I will and bequeth unto my daughters namely Nancy Amanda, Mary S. HAMBRIGHT, Martha Catherine, Julia Elizabeth and Harriet Rebecca one negro
a peice the oldest taken first choice and so on to the youngest to be valued by three commissioners that shall value the above named lands.
Fifth I will and bequeath unto my three sons a negro a piece the oldest taken choice first and on to the youngest son at value by commisioners as above named.
After this devise I will that the three remaining Negroes be disposed of amoung my children according to valuation by said commissioners if they cannot
agree as to who will take them, then they shall be sold at public auction.
I further will that the balance of my Estate be sold and the proceeds so divided as to make each of my children equal leaving ot the first bequest
My request is that the commissioners shall be Richard BIRCH, James W, MOORE & Isaac LOWE Esqr and the negroes all to be valued before any choices taken
out.
And lastly I will that my family shall have one years provisions allowed them at my decease out of my crop outstanding or housed.
And hereby I make and ordain my worthy friend Dr. William McLEANE executor of this my last will and teastament in whitness whereof I have soto William NANCE
{signed} William NANCE
Sealed day and above written.
Signed and Published by the said William NANCE the testator as his last Will & Testament who were present at the signing thereof
Rufus William DURAT
Thore KERNS
(**This is William NANCE b: 7 Jun 1788 in Lincoln County, NC d: 23 Dec 1853 in Mecklenburg County, NC son of Clement NANCE/NANTZ and Martha (NIXON) NANTZ/NANCE.)
**A big THANKS to: El NANCE for sending me a copy of William Nance's Will!
Mecklenburg County NC Book E 492 p 168
John NANCE
4 Nov 1837 prb Jan 1838. I will to my brother
William NANCE the negroes Burton and Jefferson ; to my brother
Clement NANCE my 102 acre tract known as the Gibson Place, including the sawmill, as well as the negroes
Stephen and Coleman provided Clement pays $600 to me exr for Stephen and should he refuse to pay sd sum then
my exr amy keep Stephen by paying $600 to the children of my sister Elizabeth as bequethed hereunder, or by
selling him not too for from his wf. to my brother
James NANCE my grist mill, the parcel I inherited from my father,
the small parcel I bought from Thos. WILLIAMS, the negroes Charles and Hannah and her increase and my interest in
several fisheries; to my sister Isabel BLYTHE the negro Melvina and her increase; to my nephew John N BLYTHE the
negro Buck who may be used by my sister until John reaches 21; to my sister Martha WILLIAMS the 96 acre tract
called the Alexander Place and the negro Ora and her increase to my sister
Eleanor NANCE the negro Marthe and
her increase to my sister Katherine Kisswell the negro Fanny and her increase; and to the guardian of the
children of my sister Elizabeth JETTON $600 to bepaid within two years. I give rifle gun and $10 to my nephew
Albert NANCE, and I give my exr the power to retain the above bequethed hands (slaves) until the crop is gathered
and the proceeds from the sale of the crop and all unwilled property are to be equally divided between my two
sisters
Eleanor NANCE and Katherine Kisswell. sole exr: Brother James, wit: Robert ABERNATHY and David C. HARRIS, B. OATES, CCC
(**This is John NANCE b: 28 Apr 1793 in Lincoln County, NC d: 30 Oct 1837 in Mecklenburg County, NC son of Clement NANCE/NANTZ and Martha (NIXON) NANTZ/NANCE.)
Contributor's Note: This is the will of William WALTERS Jr of Robeson County,
NC, born June 7 1781 Dobbs County, NC, died 1858 Robeson County North Carolina.
William WALTERS Jr was the son of William WALTERS Sr and Celia DAWSON-WALTERS.
He was married to Absela SPEAR.
William Walters Jr Will
In the name of God Amen, I William WALTERS Jr of the
State of North
Carolina and the County of Robeson, being of sound and disposing mind
and good memory do on the twenty first day of November in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven make and ordain this
my last will and testament in manner and form following.
First of all I comend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who
gave it. My body to return to earth to be buried in a decent Christian
buried at the discretion of my friends and as for such worldly estate
wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life i give
dispose of in the following manner.
1st I lend to my beloved wife Absela WALTERS her natural lifetime or
widowhood, the track of land where on we now live on each side of Coward
Swamp but not containing the swamp land, also one track or section in the
lower Islands known as the Jernigan land to be sold after her death and the
money arising from the sales there of to be equally divided between
Charity Barfield,
Absella Nance, Isham P WALTERS, Thomas F WALTERS,
James P WALTERS, and Helen WALTERS. I also loan in like manner the
following named Negros, Ibby to be disposed of as she sees proper.
Spence, Sarah Hannah, and Lafayette, these to be sold at her death and
the money arising from the sales thereof equally divided between John
WALTERS, Spier WALTERS, and the heirs of Harris WALTERS and Frankin
WALTERS and Isaiah P WALTERS. The money and notes found at my death
belongs to my wife Absella WALTERS to sell as she sees proper, also farm
cows and calves, her choice one yoke oxen, her choice horse, all my
stock of hogs and sheep. Her choice carriage and all my farming tools. I
do hereby declare it to be my will and intention that all the aboved
named property loaned to my wife be for her use and benefit her natural
lifetime or widowhood.
2nd I give and bequeath unto my son Spier WALTERS the of land where
on he now lives fifty acres more or less in Coward Swamp, also one
horse, bridle and saddle which he has already had and is all that is
intended for him to have.
3rd I give and bequeath unto my son John WALTERS on track of land on
Inmans Branch known as the William Flowers land. Fifty acres more or
less in Coward Swamp and one horse, bridle, and saddle which he has
already had and is all that is intended for him to have.
4th I give and bequeath unto my son Isham P. WALTERS fifty acres of
land in Coward Swamp. Two hundred acres known as the Franklin WALTERS
land, my blacksmith tools, also one horse bridle and saddle.
5th I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas F. WALTERS the track of
land where he now lives known as the Edwards land also one horse,
bridle, and saddle.
6th I give and bequeath unto my son James P. WALTERS one track of
land where on he now lives kown as the old place, also one horse, bridle
and saddle.
7th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Charity Barfield and bodily
heirs one Negro woman Aggy and her increase.
8th I give and bequeath unto my daughter
Absella Nance and bodily
heirs one Negro woman Carolina, her child Francis and her increase.
9th I give and bequeath unto my son Isham P WALTERS two Negro boys
Sam and Peter.
10th I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas F. WALTERS two Negro boys
Morann and Doctor.
11th I give and bequeath unto my son James P WALTERS a Negro boy and
girl, Anderson and Lucy.
12th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Helen WALTERS two Negros,
Martin and Anny for her two first children. Helen to keep the two Negros
until her two children become of age then Martin belongs John and Anny
to Jeneatte.
13th I give and bequeath unto my three daughters, Charity Barfield,
Absella Nance, and Helen WALTERS all my household and kitchen furniture
after the death of my wife Absella WALTERS to be equally divided among
them.
14th I give and bequeath unto my three sons and three daughters Isham
P WALTERS, Thomas F WALTERS, James P WALTERS, Charity Barfield,
Absella
Nance, and Helen WALTERS all the money arising from the sales of any
stock cattle. Four cows and calves, fodder, pork, and bacon to be sold
at my death and my just debts to be paid. The remaidner to be equally
divided among my three sons and three daughters before metioned.
15th I do hereby constitute and appoint my son in law
Daniel Nance
Executor to this my last will and testament.
his
William x WALTERS Jr
mark
Will of Nathaniel WILLIAMS, (b. 1 Oct 1741)
In the name of God, Amen.
I Nath'l (sic) WILLIAMS of the State of
North Carolina and Rockingham County considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of
sound and perfect mind and memory, blesed (sic) be the almighty God for the same, do make ...... and publish this my last will and
testament in manner and form following ( to wit ).
I give and bequeath to my son Duke WILLIAMS ten Shillings.
Secondly, I give and bequeath to my son John WILLIAMS Ten Shillings.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Scales, wife of Joseph Scales ten Shillings. My reason for giving the above mentioned
Sons and daughter Ann Scales at this time only ten Shillings each because they each of them have I give their share of my estate
previous to making this my last Will and testament.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath to my son Duke WILLIAMS one hundred acres of land the North end of my land being John Watt's
Land on the east side of Hogan's Creek which such land I do devise to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly (sic) I give and bequeath to my son Robert WILLIAMS my house man named Abram who is now in his possession.
After my wife's death in case my son Robt. should depart this life before his Mother it's then my desire and will that my beloved
Wife dispose of the said Negro as she pleases.
Lastly, I devise and bequeath to my four daughters to wit Polly, Betsy, Rebecca and Lucinda, attend all manner of my estate
both real and personal of what nature of kind however to them and their heirs forever to be divided between them at the decision
of my two sons Robt. and Marmaduke WILLIAMS at any time that they think proper after allowing my beloved wife Ann WILLIAMS
a sufficient portion also at their decision to support her without toil of labour (sic) and to be maintained genteely (sic)
during her life. And I do hereby appoint my two sons to wit Robert WILLIAMS and Marmaduke WILLIAMS and my beloved wife
Ann WILLIAMS my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of December in the Year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
Signed N. WILLIAMS
Signed, dated and acknowledged in presence of us
John NANCE
Wm. NANCE
Fredrick NANCE
State of N. Carolina } May Session 1805
Rockington County }
WILLIAMS Son was duly proved in open court by the Oaths of John NANCE, William NANCE and on mentioned ordered to be recorded.
Signed Re. Gullanway C.
Giles NANCE, Wake County, NC, Will Feb 1811, p 9:
In the name of God amen. Wife
MARY NANCE: lend 200a.
where I now live; Negroes JOE, TABB, EDE & her children FRANK & LUCY, GEORGE; household goods;
livestock; farm tools; foodstuffs; excepting what I may herearfter give to son
GILES NANCE. Son
FREDERICK NANCE: Negro BETTY. Dau CLOE MITCHELL: Negro CLOE in her possession.
Dau ELIZABETH CRENSHAW: Negro HANNAH in her possession. Dau MARY YOUNG: Negro JERRY.
Son
CLEMENT NANCE 300a. on Sugar Creek in Pittsylvania Co., VA; Negro ARMSTEAD.
Son
ROBERT NANCE: Negro AMEY and her youngest son called ALEX. Son
GILES NANCE: 200a.
where I now live at the death of my wife
MARY NANCE; livestock; household goods.
Residue of estate upon death of wife sold and money divided equally among all my children:
CLOE MITCHELL, WILLIAM M NANCE, JAMES NANCE, MARY YOUNG, ELIZABETH CRENSHAW, FREDERICK NANCE,
CLEMENT NANCE, ROBERT NANCE, GILES NANCE. 5 Nov 1809.
{signed}
Giles Nance Sr.
Exors: friends
JAMES FORT,
JAMES NANCE,
GILES NANCE Jr
Wits: JAS HARRIS,
CASWELL POWELL,
JAMES FORT
**A big THANKS to: El NANCE for sending me a copy of Giles Nance's Will!
Wayne County, NC - Will of William MORING, 1794
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In the Name of God amen This forth day of Novembear one
thousand & seven houndred and ninty fore I William MORING
of the County of wayn being sick and Weak in body but of
parfect mind and memory Thanks be to God for it Calling
to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is
appointed for all men once to Die do mak and ordain this my
last Will and Testament in manner following First I give my sole
in to the hands of my God that give it to me not dotten
(doubting) that at the Resurrection I shall receive the same
again and my Body to the ground to be buried at the Discretion
of my Exitors heareafter named and as for What Worldy Esttate
it hath pleased God to bless me with I give demise and Dispose
in manner following
ITEM I leave the use of my land and plantation to my wife Celey
MORING During her life and after hur Decs I give all the said land
and plantation to my sun William MORING also one mear Colt
and two Cows and Calves
ITEM I leave the use of my horse and mare to my Wife CEALEY
MORING during hur life.
ITEM I leave one Creater (?) to my son Henreay MORING
ITEM I give to Dotter NANCE two Cows and Calves and one
feather Bead and furniture
ITEM I give to my Dotter Sallay MORING two Cows and Calve
and one feather bead and furniture
ITEM I give to Dotter BECTSEE MORING two Cows and Calves
and one feather Bead and furniture
And all the Rest of my propetey I Desiear to be Equeally Devided
betwean my Dotters PATTEY SHADEN and NANCY MORING and
SALLAY MORING and BETSE MORING
I make and ordain Constitute and apoint James SHADDEN and
CELEY MORING my holy and Sole Exctors of this my last Will and
testament Disanulling and Revoking all other Wills by me mad in
Witness whear of I have hear unto Set my hand and seal the Day
and year above written signed sealed and Delivered By the said
WILLIAM MORING as his last Will and Testament in the presence
of us WILLIAM MORING Seal
JAMES GRACE
ANN BELLE
Recorded - April Court 1795
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