THE WILL OF ISAAC COWAN (May 1851 Registered in Book K, P. 131, Rowan Co. NC) ...It is my will and desire that old man Frank have the choice to live with his old mistress or either of the younger, and they will keep him or be sold. In witness whereof I the said Isaac Cowan do hereunto set my hand and seal, this 30th day of October A.D. 1848. Isaac Cowan {Seal} Witnessed: Robert V. Cowan Julius A. Neely Contributed by: URQ5 By way of: GFS LBall