Shahawn-MD-1783

Will of John Shahawn
Kenty County, Maryland
1 Aug 1783

Will of John Shahawn.
... I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife, Elizabeth, all the profits of my plantation negroes and stock that are leased to my son, Joseph, also all the Household furniture during her life, the rents of the land to be paid annually to her ...
... I give and bequeath to my grandson, Charles, negro boy JERRY.
... I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth, after the death of her mother, negro boy JAKE during her life, and after her death my will is that her son John Blackiston shall have him.
... I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Avis, (after the death of her mother) negro Wench NAN and her child Jonas.
... My will is that my son, Daniel shall have one Shilling sterling and no more of my estate.
... My will is that my household furniture and stock be equally divided, after the death of my wife, between my son Joseph, my daughters Elizabeth and Avis and my son Shadrack's children.
... I give and bequeath unto my son, Joseph, negro Wench DARK, and all my land after the decease of his mother.
... Lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my son, Joseph whole and sole executor of this my last will and Testament ....

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