Posted on: STEELE Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/s/t/STEELE/wills/10015 Surname: Steel, Campbell, McHaffey ------------------------- In the name of God, Amen. I Samuel Steel, of Iredell County and the state of North Carolina being weak in body, yet of a sound mind, and perfect understanding and memory, do constitute this my last will and testament. I desire it may be received by all as such. First, I must humbly bequeath my soul unto God my maker; I desire my burial be descent. As to my worldly estate, I will and positively order, first all my debts be paid. Then I give and bequeath unto unto my son-in-law, Joseph McHaffey, my table. Again, I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Jean Steel, my bed and furniture and all the dresser and kitchen furniture implements. Again, I give and bequeath unto my grandson, S. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, my saddle and bridle and chest, all the plantation tools of every sort, (?) the books. Again, I give and bequeath unto my grandson, GEORGE CAMPBELL, ten pounds in money and a small Bible. The remainder of my money after discharging my debts and the expense of burial, I give and bequeath unto my above mentioned grandson, Samuel Alexander Campbell. Lastly, I constitute my best friend, James Steel, executor of this my last will and testament. Whereof I here unto set my hand and seal this 18th Day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eleven. In presence of Ninian and Henry Steele. Ninian Steel Samuel Steel Henry Steel (Iredell County, NC Book of Wills, Book #1, I-288: Found on microfilm in History Room at Salisbury Public Library, Salisbury, NC) Have copy of original register