Will of Isaac Jackson, Jr - 17 Sep 1814 Original Will, on file in Raleigh, NC Archives CR 073.801 In the name of god Amen: I Isaac Jackson Junier of the County of Orange and State of North Carolina, Farmer, being very Sick and weak in body, but, of A perfect mind and memory, Thanks be given unto God; Calling to mind the Mortality of my body, and knowing that it is Appointed for all men once to die, Do make and ordain this my last will and testament; That is to say, I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty god, that gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth, First I give and bequeath to Levi and Jacob Jackson my note on Isaac newton, Second I give and bequeath to James Jackson his note and 12 dollars that is not on the note, Third I give and bequeath to Benoni Jackson my hogsig head, Saddle and bridle, and shot gun fourth I give and bequeath to Elizabeth randles and Mary Thompson my mare and Colt to be Equally divided between them, Fifth I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Cain my Chest and bedstead, Isaac Jackson 40/s James Jackson 6 1/4 dollars and Hetty Williams owes 3 dollars on which I allow to be buried with. September 17th 1814 I do appoint J. Jackson Executor Isaac Jackson (seal) Benoni Jackson Jurat her Mary Jackson + mark Exr qualified Transcription by Ben Franklin of Durham, NC 11 Dec 2009. Please credit me if you use this. This information is in the public domain. Note: Very clearly written and for a 1814 document, surprisingly contemporary in format, language, punctuation and usage. Not very many stock phrases of wills at the time ( whereas, heretofore aforementioned etc.) Based on the signatures, I would guess that this was written by the hand of Benoni Jackson. I wonder if the "note on Isaac newton" is a tract or essay about the famous scientist, rather than a debt? The "40/s" actually has the "s" written above it, but given the history of the time, and contemporaneous wills, they were still transitioning off of British pound, and various state currencies. This seems to be shillings, although it might also be cents. If I had to guess, I'd say shillings. Interesting to note that he specifically allows "3 dollars" to cover his funeral and burial expenses. Orange County Marriage Bonds Ball, James S. and Emily H. Jackson, 23 Dec 1863; Robert J. Walter bm; married 24 Dec 1863 by C. J. Freeland, JP. Bowers, Sampson and Caroline Jackson, 12 May 1847; Edmund Bowers, bm. Carrington, William and Anne Jackson, 25 May 1822; William Lasley, bm. Cate, John and Patsy Jackson, 8 Apr 1809, Richd Cate, bm. Cates, Wm. J. and Mariah D. Jackson, 30 Mar 1860; C. P. Warren, bm; married 8 Apr 1860 by Jno Hancock, JP. Cloud, Samuel and Sarah Jackson, 3 Apr 1800; R. Thompson, bm. Cole, Stephen and Amanda Jackson, 6 Jan 1852; Wm. Jackson, bm; married 8 Jan 1852 by Alexr. Dickson, JP. Collins, John and Polly Jackson, 21 Jul 1797, Isaac Jackson, bm. Crabtree, Jackson and Caroline Jackson, 22 Dec 1860; Henry Murdoch, bm; married 31 Dec 1860 by Benjamin J. Kinnion, JP. Crabtree, John and Hannah Mary Jackson 28 Jun 1840; Charles J. Freeland, bm. Dublin, James and Elizabeth Jackson, 13 Jan 1807; John Ray, bm. Glenn, Robert and Jeany Jackson, 29 Apr 1805; George Clancy, bm. Jackson, Abel G. and Elizabeth D. Ellis, 7 Jun 1834; Richd. Nichols, bm. Jackson, Brice and Polley Ray, 22 Oct 1823; Bradley Collins, bm. Jackson, Clemuel and Jane Whitaker, 10 Oct 1846; Wilson Jackson, bm. Jackson, Clemuel and Mary Ann Riley, 16 Jun 1860; C. J. Freeland, bm. Jackson, George and Margret Nichols, 15 Dec 1832; James Jackson, bm. Jackson, H. S. J. and Cornelia Jackson, 29 Aug 1866; J. W. McKerall, bm; married 29 Aug 1866 by John F. Lyon, J. P. Jackson, Isaac and Elizabeth Armstrong, 25 Aug 1801; John Collins, bm. Jackson, Jacob and Hannah Gragson, 26 May 1787; And. Brooks, bm. Jackson, Jacob Jr. and Letey H. Ray, 15 Dec 1838; A. G. Jackson, Moreland Jackson, bm. Jackson, James and Nancy Phillips, 17 Aug 1806; John Strader, bm. Jackson, James and Charlotte Crabtree, 30 Mar 1811; James Jackson, bm. Jackson, James and Salley Bateman, 11 Jul 1811; Joshua Walker, bm Jackson, Jasper and Louisa Crabtree, 18 Sep 1866; John Jackson, Joseph Reese, bm; married 18 Sept 1866 by C. J. Freeland, J. P. Jackson, Jeremiah and Betsey Marcrom, 13 Aug 1794; Wm. Marcome, bm. Jackson, John and Sarah Wallace, 10 Jan 1794; George Greshim, bm. Jackson, John and Barbara Pile, 24 Sep 1806; Henry Snoterley, bm. Jackson, John and Ruth Thomson, 28 Oct 1823; John Holstead, bm. Jackson, John and Elizabeth Williams, 21 Dec 1835; T. Horner, Stephen Horner, bm. Jackson, John and Mary A. Couch, 16 Dec 1859; Moses Redding, bm. Jackson, John and Betty Riley, 22 June 1861; David Riley, William Thompson, bm. Jackson, Martin and Mariah Cain, 19 Nov 1841; Samuel Thompson, Moses Leathers Jr., bm. Jackson, Mebane and Sarah Dew, 24 Jan 1842; Wilson Jackson, Moses Leathers Jr., bm. Jackson, Moreland and Mary Jane B. Ray, 10 Feb 1837; Bradley Collins, David G. Ray, bm. Jackson, Nathan and Betsy Horner, 3 Jan 1797; Meryman Coleman, bm. Jackson, Nathan and Elizabeth Rylie, 20 Dec 1797; John Riley, bm. Jackson, Paskel and Mary S. Rhew, 9 May 1856; Thomas Cole, bm. Jackson, Thomas and Susan Crabtree, 2 Apr 1857; T. Webb, bm. Jackson, Thomas and Susan Crabtree, 20 Jun 1857; Sterling Crabtree, bm; m 21 June 1857 by John F. Lyon, J. P. Jackson, William and Susanah Brooks, 22 Dec 1787; And. Brooks, Joseph Dickson, bm. Jackson, William and Gilley Dennis, 22 Jan 1831; John Tapp, bm. Jackson, William and Salley Thompson, 10 Nov 1836; Samuel Thompson, James Thompson, bm. Jackson, William and Elizabeth Rhew, 29 Nov 1866; Jesse Lewis, bm; married 29 Nov 1866 by J. F. Lyon, J. P. Jackson, Wm. and Anne Teasley, 11 Oct 1805; Joseph Renn, bm. Jackson, Wm and Fanny Deblin, 22 Oct 1808; James Deblin, bm. Jackson, Wm. and Susannah Pendar, 22 Feb 1809; John Pendar, bm. Jackson, William G. and Martha Wilkerson, 20 Dec 1856; James Moris, bm; m 21 Dec 1856 by Richeson Nicholes, J. P. Latta, William R. son of Thomas J. and Elizabeth Latta, and Rachel H. Jackson, daughter of Abel and Elizabeth Jackson, married 17 Nov 1867 by A. M. Latta, JP McCrorey, Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson, 14 Jan 1810; James Jackson, bm. Miller, John and Martha M. Jackson 21 Jul 1847; William Freeman. bm Murdock, Henry and Mariah M. Jackson, 2 Feb 1867; George W. Walker, bm; married 3 Feb 1867 by C. J. Freeland, JP. Nichols, Rboert A. and Mary Jackson, 29 Dec 1860; Thomas A. Williams, bm; married 31 Dec 1860 by Benjamin J. Kinnion, JP. Nichols, James and Hannah Jackson, 24 Dec 1819; A. Y. Jackson, bm. Pickett, John and Ruthy Jackson, 20 Nov 1806; John Thomas, Abel Thompson, bm. Riley, William L., son of Wm and Susan Riley, and Josephen Jackson, daughter of Clement and Rachel Jackson, married 18 Dec 1867 by C.P. Warren, JP. Thompson, Henry and Judith Jackson, 17 May 1866; Washington Day, bm; married 17 May 1866 by H. G. Hill, MG. Thompson, James and Anne Jackson, 8 Nov 1837; D. H. Cate, bm. Thompson, Joshua and Polly Jackson; 26 Sep 1799; James Thompson, bm. Turner, John and Louisa Jackson, 29 Jan 1846; Porter Thompson, bm. Ward, William and Margaret Jackson, 5 Feb 1822, D.B. Alsobrook, bm. Whitsett, James and Sarah Jackson, 22 Aug 1801; J. Collins, bm.