Fullwood-SC-1832-Will

Will of William J. Fullwood

Sumter District SC
probate Will book D-1 p. 287 bundle 37, pkg. 1

Last will and testament of William J. Fullwood

In the name of God Amen, I William J. Fullwood of Clarendon County, Sumter District and State of South Carolina, Planter. being sick in body but of a sound and perfect mind and memory, do hereby make constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following viz:

I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Lavina three negros named Jenny, Phillis, and Dullin a negro man in lieu of the thirds of my lands with their increase and at her death to return to my three children and it for therefore my wish that my wife Lavinia has liberty and priveledge to live on the third of my land her lifetime and at her death to return to my son James Alexander.

2ndly I give and bequeath unto my son James Alexander Fullwood all of my plantation or tract of land containing three hundred forty acres to and his heirs forever, and if he dies leaving no heir for the land to return to his sisters.

3rdly I give and bequeath unto my three children James Alexander, Elizabeth Ann, Susan Leneah six negros named Charles, Anthony, Ann Dicy, Sary, and Hannah with their increase to them and their heirs forever.

And lastly I give and bequeath unto my wife Lavinia Fullwood all of my horses, hogs, cattle, and household furniture her lifetime and at her death to return to my three children.

I do hereby nominate appoint and consitute my wife Lavinia Fullwood and Elijah J. Pringle my Executrix and Executor to carry this my will into execution agreeable to the tenor thereof.

Given under my hand seal this 5th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two in the fifty seventh year of American Independence.

Signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence by Willaim J. Fullwood to his last will and testatment
James M. McKnight                                    W. F. Fullwood SS
John C. Fullwood
S. R. McKnight

In open court on the 17th day of December 1832, the last testament was proven by the oath of James M. McKnight on the subscribing witnesses thereto at same time qualifying Elijah Pringle named Executor and issued decision to qualify Lavinia Fullwood named Executrix.

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