Will of James Carrington - May 13 1816 Original Will, on file in Raleigh, NC Archives CR 073.801 In the name of God, Amen, I James Carrington of the County of Orange and state of North Carolina being at present Weak in body, but in a reasonable mind and memory doo make And ordain this my last will and testament in maner and form Following First of all I recommend my soul into the hand of God That gave it, and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent Manner at the discretion of my friends and that after my funeral Charges and Just debts be paid, I devise and bequeath in the Following manner, I give and bequeath to my son John one Dollar besides what I have already given him, and to my Son William one dollar beside what I have already given him And to my daughter Elizabeth one dollar besides what I have Already given her, the above the children of my first wife Jemima, And I give and bequeath to my son James one dollar And to my daughter Mary one dollar, the children of my second wife Ankey And all the remains and remainders I give and bequeath To my wife Ankey for Ever, and I make and ordain James Latta Sole Executor of this my last will and testament in Witness whereof I The said James Carrington have hereunto set my hand and seal This 13th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and sixteen---------------------------- signed sealed and } his delivered in presence of } James X Carrington (seal) Thomas Latta senr. Jurat mark James Latta qualified Exr Proved Orange County May Term 1816 Will Book D pages 485 and 486 Transcription by Ben Franklin of Durham, NC 2 Dec 2009. Please credit me if you use this. This information is in the public domain.