Abernathy Document
Will of
Joe Abernethy
18 Nov 1887
State of North Carolina ] November 18 1887
Catawba County ]
In the name of God, Amen!
I Joe Abernethy, being of sound mind do declare this my last will and testament.
First, I will and bequeath to my beloved brother and sister Jacob Abernethy and Martha L. Setzer
all my real and personal property.
If Jacob Abernethy should die then I will it shall go to my sister Martha Setzer and if she die first I will it shall go to my Brother
Jacob Abernethy.
I will that all my just debts shall be paid.
Joe Abernethy (Seal)
Test.
G. W. Cansler
Jane E. Cansler
Source: Catawba County Will Book 3, p. 176, transcription ©2007 Elizabeth Ferguson