Bladen County Original Wills NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC Bladen County Will Book 1, pp564 and 565 Signed: John RUSS, 12 May 1791 Witnesses: John SINGLETARY; John WISNOR; Deborah SINGLETARY John RUSS of Bladen County, NC being in perfect mind memory and understanding do make and constitute this my last will and testament--- [Fran's note: there is neither wife/spouse nor child either named or referenced] Brother: Thomas RUSS Nephew: James RUSS, Senior Brother: Eleazer RUSS Cousin: Shephard RUSS Sisters: Nancy LLOYD and Margaret THOMAS Beloved friends: Daniel LLOYD and George THOMAS Executors: Daniel LLOYD and George THOMAS