In the name of God amen: I Azall Johnson in the County and State aforesaid being weak and low in body but of sound mind and memory and of free disposing intelectual faculties but calling to mind the uncertainty of life and certainty of death do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in the manner & form following that is to say first of all I recomend my soul into the hands of Almighty God and my body to the ground to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my Executors and as touching what worldy goods it pleased God to bless me with I dispose of as follows Viz. I give unto my loving wife Elizabeth Johnson all my estate during her life time or widdowhood at her death I leave all my lands to my son James Johnson and one horse colt called Jack unto him and his heirs forever and I nominate constitute and appoint my wife Elizabeth Johnson my whole & sole Executrix to this my last will & testament in Testimoney whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 11 day of October 1822.
AZ Johnson (Seal)
This will was exhibited in open court & duly proved by the Oath of Col. Richard Howett who also swore that he saw Jessie Alexander the other subscribing witness sign the same as concurring evidence thereto & the same was ordred to be recorded same time appeared Elizabeth Johnson the Executrix therein named & quallified in due form of same. Test Jas. Wood Clk
Test Richd. Howett
Jessie Alexander
State of North Carolina
Tyrrell County
Term 1st Monday after the 4th Monday in March 1823.
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