The following abstract is from Wayne County. Except for the way it's worded, how exactly would it differ from a will? #1098, Deed book 5, page 43 Avah Ruffin, deed of gift to her niece, Betsey Bloodworth, daughter of William Bloodworth and Milley, his wife, Nov 17, 1790, for love and affection, four negroes named George, Agga, Penny and Core, live-stock, and furnitue, the deed to take effect after the death of saaaid Avah Ruffin. Wit Joel Gurley, Noah Pitman. I would also welcome any response from Ruffin researchers in Colonial Edgecombe County, NC Thanks, John Ottinger