t does not appear that Vaughn Hilbun (1806-1891) ever had a will. His land would have been his most valuable asset. The following is one of two listed in the index of land records of Laurens County: George V Hilburn [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/ghilburn888/index.html Ira H Hilbun, admr of Vaughn Hilbun deceased This indenture made the fifth day of Jan. in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety-four, between Ira H Hilbun, admr. of Vaughn Hilbun deceased of the county of Laurens, and the state of Ga, of the 1st part, and A J Hilbun & M V Hilbun of the county of Laurens and the state of Ga of the second part, Witnesseth: That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen hundred fifty dollars in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted, bargained, sold, aliened, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey, and confirm unto the said party of the Second Part their heirs and assigns see the following described property, to wit, five hundred fifty eight acres adjoining Ira H Hilbun, the east, south, R. A. Odom & Wm Padgett & Bro., west, E. B. Graham, and known as the John B. Anderson and Vaughn Hilbun surveys, to have to hold the said above and described property with all and singular the rights, members, and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the the said party of the Second Part, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, in fee-simple; and the said party of the First Part the said property above deceased unto the said party of the Second Part, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, against the said party of the First Part, their heirs, executors, and administrators, and against all and every other person or persons, shall and will warrant and forever defend by virtue of these presents. In Witness Whereof, The said party of the First Part has hereunto set his hand, affixed his seal, and delivered these presents the day and year first above written. Witnessed: Mercer Haynes Ira H Hilbun, Admr. Hardy Smith, Ordinary