Source: Rutherford Co, NC Wills and Misc. Records, 1783-1868 "Page 182. 2 Nov 1805. Proved, Oct. term 1805. I, Andrew MITCHELL, being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory. I give to my grandson John MITCHELL, son of William MITCHELL, all my land in Rutherford County on the waters of Little Cub Creek. Containing 25 acres. The right now lies with my son, William, he is required to make a true and lawful deed of conveyance to said John MITCHELL or pay him full value thereof. I give to my granddaughter, Martha MITCHELL, daughter of William MITCHELL my bed and furniture, one duch (dutch) oven & lid, four plates, one pewter bason. I give to my granddaughter Polly MITCHELL, daughter of William MITCHELL one cow & two iron potts (sic), 1 pewter bason and a mantle. I give to my grandson William MITCHELL, son of William, my bay horse now in possession of my son, William, one axe, two hoes, & a set of plow irons. I give to my daughter (granddaughter?), Jane MITCHELL, daughter of William MITCHELL, one pewter dish, four pewter pla! tes, one coffee pott & five pewter spoons. I give to my granddaughter Nancy, daughter of William, one smoothing iron, one iron pott rack & spinning wheel. I give to my son William MITCHELL my clothes, one large Bible and other books, saddle & bridle. (other items). I give to my daughter Frances AYOCK four pewter spoons, one small pewter bason. (other items). I give to my son, Andrew MITCHELL the sum of $5 to be due any time after this will is in force. I give to my granddaughter Polly, daughter of Peggy MITCHELL, dec'd., one heifer to be deposited with my son, William, until, she comes of age then William to give said Polly a cow and calf. I appoint my son, William MITCHELL as executor. Wit: Claybourn CANDRY, William L. PRICE. Signed: Andrew X MITCHELL."