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Abernathy Document

Will of
Miles S. Abernethy
23 Jan 1883
Catawba Co., NC

In the name of God, Amen, I Miles S. Abernethy, being of sound mind but feble in boddy, do declare this my last will and testament. First, I want all of my Just debts paid. Second, I will and bequeth to my beloved wife Mehala Abernathy all of my real and personal property during her natural life; and at her death, I will and bequeth to my daughter Susan Woodward ten dollars, to be paid in money. I also will and bequeth to my daughter Martha Abernathy , one hundred & fifty dollars for services rendered to me. After the above amount is paid, I will and bequeth to my two sons Jacob and Joseph Abernathy and my two daughters Martha + Victory all of my real and personal property to be equally divided between them. I hereby appoint Mehala Abernathy and George W. Cansler Executrix and Executor of my will. I hereby state that my son in law Sine Woodward now holds or did hold a note of hand on me for four hundred and fifty dollars which I do declare has been paid by me in dollars & cents. Given under my hand and Seal this the twenty third day of January, A D 1883 his
                Miles S. x Abernethy  (Seal)
  mark
Signed, Sealed and delivered
in the presence of
C H Sleuman
G W Cansler

Source: Catawba County Will Book 2, p. 267, transcription ©2007 Elizabeth Ferguson