In the Name of God, Amen:
I, William Graham, of South Carolina,Clarmont County, on the 14th day of December, 1797, being Weak inBody yet of a sound and perfect Mind and Memory, do make this to beLast Will and Testament and do desire that it may be used by all assuch---------------------
First, I give up my Soul into the hands of God myMaker, hoping He will receive it into His Heavenly Kingdon, and Idesire that my body may be buried in a Decent Manner.
Secondly, I Will that my Lawful Debts bepaid.
Thirdly, I give unto my beloved son, James Graham,one shilling sterling as his part of the Estate.
Fourthly, I give unto my beloved daughter,Catharine Graham, one shilling sterling as her part or portion of myEstate.
Fifthly, I give unto my beloved wife, SusannahGraham, one bay horse called Lagble with a suitable bridle and saddleto herself and her forever in Lieu of Dowry, and I do also lend untoher one Negro girl named Bett, and at the time of her marriage ordeath then the said Negro girl Bett with her increase to be equallydivided amongst these persons hereafter to be named among whom Ishall divide the remainder of my Estate.
Sixthly, I will and desire that the remainder ofmy Estate be kept together for the full term of seven years for thesupport of my family, and, at the end of said term, I will and desirethat all the remainder of my Estate, both real and personal, may beequally divided between Arthur Graham, Hugh Graham, John Graham,Susannah Graham, Thomas Graham, Edward Graham, Mathew Graham, DavidGanet, William Ganet, Nelson Ganet, and Frances Ganot.
And, Lastly, I do constitute and appoint JohnGraham and Gabriel Genald to be executors of this my last Will andTestament, and so conclude.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
In the presence of:
Tyre Jackson
Isaac Jurden ( his )
Ann Freeman William ( X ) Graham
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(Recorded inWill Book AA, page 295)
(Recorded January 24th, 1822)
William Potts Ordy. S.D.
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