Will
of Burrel Dunn
State of South Carolina)
Sumter District )
In the
name of god Amen. I Burrel Dunn of the District and State aforesaid, being
Sound in mind and Calling to memory that it is appointed for all men to die, do
after Commending my Soul to him who gave it, declare this to be my last Will
and testament.
My
worldly Estate I dispose of as follows, (to Wit)
my Will is, that all my Just debts be paid and my
body to be buried in a christian like manner,
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my two Daughters Viz.
Abigail Scarborough and Harriet Jordan the tract of land whereon I now live, to
be Equally divided between them, for them to Share and Share alike to them
& their heirs forever.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my two daughters
(Viz) Abigail Scarborough and Harriet Jordan all my personal property of which
I may die possessed to them and their heirs forever. And, lastly, I hereby
nominate Constitute & appoint, my
Son in law Jarvis Scarborough
Executor to this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal this the 27th day of Sept. 1852.
Signed, Sealed and declared by the sd. Burrel
Dunn to be his last will and testament,
in presence of us, who at his request
and
in his presence, have Subscribed
his
our names as witnesses hereto. Burrel X
Dunn (SEAL)
mark
J. W. Stuckey
A. F. Cousar
Jefse Woodard
Recorded Will Book D‑2, Page 410 )
Recorded Aug 1st, 1853
W. Lewis, Ordy.
Bundle 135, Package 18