Will of James M. Brown

In the name of God amen I James M Brown of Sumter district and State of South Carolina being in health of body and of sound mind, memory and understanding praised be God for the same, do make this my last will and testament in manner following “to wit”

Imprimis. I will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

Secondly. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, it is my will and desire that the worldly goods which it. has pleased God to blefs me with shall be disposed of in the following manner viz I give unto the Theological seminary of South Carolina in Columbia One Hundred dollars. I give to the Trustees of the Brick Church in Salem for the use of said Church One hundred Dollars I give to my Father William Brown Seventy dollars per year during his natural life. I give to each of my brothers and sisters one dollar and seven cents in full of my said Estate I give and bequeath unto James McBride son of Samuel and Martha M McBride all my personal property consisting of the following negroes viz Jinney, Robert, Milley, Henry and Louisa together with their future ifsue and increase, also my stock of Cattle, Hogg &c to him &

his heirs forever I desire that the several legacies above mentioned be delivered immediately upon my decease or as soon thereafter as my Executor hereafter shall think proper Lastly, I do hereby nominate constitute and a appoint Samuel McBride sole Executor of this my last Will and testament, hereby revoking all others heretofore made by me

In Witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of May in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty four.

James M Brown (SEAL)

Signed sealed and declared and published by the above named James M Brown as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as Witnefses thereto

Hardy Wilkes

William E Smith

W. G. Smith

Recorded in Will Book D-2, pge 170

Recorded December 12th 1844

Bundle 135, Pkge 10