here is proof that Giles is the son of Absalom, his will. In the name of God, Amen. I Absalom Williams of the State of North Carolina Robeson County being of Sound and perfect Mind and Memory (Blessed be God) do, this 13th Day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Twelve make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in Manner following, that is to Say. First I Lend to my _ wife Sarry Williams all my Lands that I possessed and all my Negros that I possessed; all my horses, Catttles, Sheep and Hogs (Except two thousand weight of Pork to be Sold) and all (marking?/working?) tools; one iron bound Cart; Household and kitchen fountains and all the crop to hir during hir widowhood. I give to my son Gilles Williams all my Lands and three Negro fellows James Joe and Donald one Negro woman named B__ek and first choice feather bed and fountains and all my (marking?/working?) carpenter tools. I give to my Daughter Christian Wame all the mony that my Negro fellow William fetches when Sold agreeable to Lend after my Decease and all my Notes Book accounts and the two thousand weight of Pork mentioned as above and all my horses bridles and saddles Cattle Sheep and Hogs Household and kitchen (fountain?/furniture?) and all the crop one iron bound cart. I give to my Daughter Penney Herring one Dollar; and I hereby make and ordain my son Giles Williams and my Son in Law William Herring my Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I the Said Absalom Williams have to this my Last Will and Testament Set my hand and Seal the Day and year above written. Test: Charity Williams X Absalom Williams SEAL Test: Nancy Williams X Tehanst: Arch (Sham?/Shane?) Robeson County Nov. Term 1813 This willl was proved in open court by the oath of Charity Williams and admitted to record. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Alice <mageary@tampabay.rr.com> To: ncrobeso@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:42 pm Subject: Re: [NCROBESO] Walters/Williams Deed Well great! guess we are related in some distant way. Do you have any proof that Absalom is the father of Giles? If so I would love to have something showing proof. I would love to have a copy of this deed, I live in Florida and can't make it up to NC to get to any records. I have, Absalom m. to Sarah BRIGHT Christian Penny Giles Giles m. Sarah HERRING Benjamin Charity Nancy Christian Polly Susannah Bright Sarah Giles Giles m. Mary Ann (Polly) NICHOLS Warren Orpah Oliver Edmund Harllee Rowland (My Great Grandfather) Annette Amanda M. Penny E. Ellen Maria Benjamin Pemberton Ora Rowland m. Mary Elizabeth HEWITT Stella Minnie Giles Edgar (my Grandfather) Ella Maria Nichols Mary Elizabeth Martha Ann Amanda Jane William Warren Charles Henry Nettie Ora Emma May Baby Boy Edgar Emmett m. Azline Lula GEIGER Mary Williezell Emmett O'dell (my Father) ----- Original Message ----- From: <mewalt7@aol.com> To: <ncrobeso@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [NCROBESO] Walters/Williams Deed > > Yes all those names sound familiar to me. In fact the Giles and Bright > (brothers) are buried not far from me... > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCROBESO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.