THE WILL OF THOMAS COWAN
(Rowan County, NC Wills Book G, p.505)
Written 6 May 1816

In the name of God Amen - the 6th day of May 1816 I Thomas Cowan of Rowan County in the State of North Carolina, now in the 67th year of my age...

I also give and bequeath to my wife Mary, my Negro man Harry, my Negro woman Rachel, and Rachel's daughter Leah, during her natural life, and then to be sold and equally divided among all my children but my will is that Harry and Rachel shall not be parted without their consent,...

                               Thomas Cowan                    {Seal}

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