BlankHere we find Edward Vail being named as the executor of the following will in 1766. WILL OF THOMAS LUTEN 1766 NORTH CAROLINA CHOWAN COUNTY In the name of God Amen I Thomas Luten of the Province and County aforesaid calling to mind that it is.appointed for all men to die doe make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following revoking and disallowing all manner of wills by me heretofore made. Item I give to my wife Hannah Luten for her use and ocupation during her life or widowhood, one negro man called Darby, one negro woman called old Murrear, one negro woman called young Murrear, one negro woman called Pheby, and one negro girl called little Janey, and after the decease or marriage of my said wife, I give the above mentioned Young Murrear and her increase to my son William Luten. I also give to my son William Luten one negro woman called Judah and one negro man called Darby. Item I give to my son John Luten one negro man called Charles and twenty shilling sterling. Item I give to my son Thomas Luten after the death or marriage of my wife one negro woman called Old Murrear and her increase, if any. Item I give to my grandson Thomas Luten after the death or marriage of my wife one negro girl called Little Janny Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth Mathias after the death or marriage of my wife one negro wench called Pheby Item I give to my granddaughter Hannah Mathias one negro girl called Lettice (?). Item I give to my granddaughter Esther Luten one negro girl called Mary Item I give to my grandson Thomas Mathias one negro boy called Bobb Item I give to my grandson Saml Luten one negro boy called Demsey Item I give to my wife one negro boy called Anthony Item I give to my son William Luten all my carpenters, joyners and coopers tools--- It is my will and desire that my negro man called Larance should have his freedom at my death for his truth and fidelity, as well as for the many good service as he has done me and mine. I also give the said negro Larance for his use and occupation the land whereon he now lives during his life, and after his death I give the said land to my daughter Elizabeth Mathias and her heirs and assignees forever. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Mathias all the rest and residue of my estate of what kind or quality whatever. Lastly I do hereby appoint my trusty and well beloved friends Edw. Vail and Thomas Bonner Executors and Elizabeth Mathias Executrix to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21(?) day of August anno domini 1766. Signed and Sealed in Presents of Tho Luten (seal) Abraham Norfleet Nathl. Howcott Jane (X) Denby Robert S. Vail III Titusville, FL