While we are on the subject of SC wills, here is the will of Robert Faries Esq. I have never been positive how he fits into the scheme of Alexanders, James and Johns. I am descended from his son Robert Arthur who eventually removed to TN, and his descendants went on to MS and TX. cheers, julie faries Will of Robert Faries (state of South Carolina) In the name of God Amen the sixteenth day of June A.D. 1803, I Robert Farries of York District and State of South Carolina, am sick and weak in body, but perfect in mind and memory, thanks be to God. Do make this my last will and testament; the particulars ar as follows viz. I give and bequeath to my son Moses twenty dollars Item I give and bequeath to my son David a saddle and bridle and cow and calf. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah the sum of five dollars. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann her Bed and furniture, her wheel, one cow and calf. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah a bed and furniture, a sorrel filly, cow and calf, her wheel. Item I give and bequeath, and demise to my son Robt. Arthur, my plantation know by name of Bethel. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary a bed and furniture and my sorrel mares last spring colt. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Isabella Gordon, a bed and furniture and a cow and a calf. Item I give and bequeath and demise to my son John McWhorter the plantantion I now live on to be his, at the death or marriage of his mother. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah the plantation, two work horses, sufficient ploughs hoes and other implements for farming to carry on said plantation for purpose of raising my children to her death or marriage, I also allow her all household and kitchen furniture with all the residue of my estate, not other wise disposed of, to be for her use and at her disposal. Item I give and bequeath to James Bigger, when he has fully complied with his indenture: a horse and saddle worth seventy dollars. Lastly I ordain, nominate and appoint my beloved wife Hannah and her brother John and my son Moses, to execute this my last will and testament signed Robert Farris witnessed by: Robt. Love Samuel Hemphill Joseph Carrell probated Dec 5, 1803 Will Book "A" p. 130 case no. 56 file no. 147