In the Name of God Amen. I William Coats of South Carolina Camden District being weak in Body but of sound mind and Memory Blessed bye God do this day in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eight three do make and order this my last will and testament in manner following First I desire that my just debts should be paid that is to say,------

Imprimis: Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Ann Starkes one cow to be paid in twelve months after my decease

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Prisilla Coats one feather bed the same she has now in possession at my decease

Item I give and bequeath to my son Barton Coates one horse saddle bridle that he has now in possession at my decease

Item I give and bequeath to my son Wilson Coates one bay horse saddle and bridle at my decease,

Item I give and bequeath to my son William Coates one horse valued to five pounds sterling when come of age,

Item I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Coates one horse valued to five pounds sterling when come of age

Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Frances Coates all the rest and residue of my goods chattels and personal estate whatsoever solely executor of this my last will and testament and I do hearby utterly revoke disavow and disannul all former bequests will or ligues by me hereof in any wise left or made declaring ratifying confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness where of I have set my hand and seal this 15th day of June one thousand Seven hundred and eighty three,.----

Signed sealed published and declared by the within named testator William Coates in the presence of James Gore, Notley Coates, Elisha Gore

Signed: William Coates (seal)