Will of John McFaddin

In the name at God, Amen.

I John McFaddin of the District of Sumter, in the State oft South Carolina Planter, being of sound, and disposing mind, and memory, Praised be God for the same do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following. In the first place; I wish all my Just debts to be paid out of my Estate.

Item, I give to Salem Congregation, two hundred dollars, to be appropriated to the support of the Gospel, in that place; to be paid by my Executors hereafter named, to any two of the Elders of said Congregation,

Item I give to Midway Congregation, two hundred dollars, to be paid by my Executors hereafter named, to any two of the Elders of said Congregation, to be appropriated to the support of the Gospel in that Church.

Item I give, to the Theological Simanary, about to be erected in Pendleton Dist in this State, one hundred dollars; to be paid by my Executors hereafter named, to any person authorised to receive the same,

Item I give to each of my Sisters (Viz)Mrs E Witherspoon, Mrs M Muldrow, and Mrs A James, One hundred dollars: And to each of my Neices,(Viz) Sarah A. Witherspoon, Addeline Muldrow, and Sarah A. McFaddin, One gold half Eagle the value of five dollars to be paid by my Executors hereafter named,

Item I give to Mrs Susannah C, Shaw Fifty dollars; to be paid to her, by my Executors hereafter named,

Item I give, and bequeath to my Son John G. McFaddin, the one fourth part of all my lands, the one fourth of all my negroes, the one fourth of my horses, the one fourth of my stock of gentle Cattle, Also the one third of my Library; my desk and Bookcase, One mahogany bedsted, one common do, and two Beds and furniture, Also my Silver Watch chain seal & key, and one Gold Eagle the value of ten dollars And the fourth part of all my personal Estate not herein otherwise disposed of, to him, his Heirs, and Afsigns forever. Also I give My son, Gamble my new Carpet.

Item I give, and bequeath to my Son Thomas G. McFaddin, the one fourth part of all My lands, the one fourth of all of my Negroes, the one fourth of my horses, the one fourth of my stock of gentle Cattle, and the one third of my Library, Also One mahogany bedsted, One common do. and two Beds and furniture, my mahogany table and rounds, my double barrel gun, half a dozen silver table spoons, One gold eagle the value of ten dollars, And the one fourth part of all my personal estate not herein otherwise disposed of, to him, his heirs, & Afsigns forever,

Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah A. McFaddin, the one fourth part of all my lands, the one fourth of all my negroes, the one fourth of my horses, the one fourth of my stock of gentle Cattle, and the third of my Library. Also one mahogany bedsted, One common do, and two Beds and furniture, my mahogany dining table, and mahogany Chest of drawrs, and the looking glafs that sets on it, and the large prefs that sets in the large room up stairs Also the set of China with the gold, or gilt, edges, and my silver tea spoons, and five large table spoons, (Silver) and one gold eagle the value of Ten dollars, Also the sum of five hundred dollars; And the one fourth part of all my personal Estate not herein otherwise disposed of to her her Heirs and Afsigns, forever. Also, I my daughter Sarah my Wire Safe.

Item I give and bequeath to my Son Robert H McFaddin, the one fourth of all my lands, the one fourth of all my Negroes; and this family of Negroes I here name, to be part of his lot of Negroes

(Viz) Jule, Doll, Fortune, Charles, Jacob, Hannah, Peter, and Child Amarintha & Old Hannah; Also the fourth part of my horses, the fourth of my stock of gentle Cattle; Also one mahogany bedsted, one small do, and two Beds and furniture, (to suit bedsteds) One Gold eagle the value of Ten dollars; Also the sum of Five hundred dollars; And the one fourth part of all my Personal Estate not herein otherwise disposed of, to him, his Heirs, and Afsigns forever. But should my Son Robt. H McFaddin die, before he Marries, or arrives to the Age of Twenty one Years: then in that case, it is my wish and desire, that the negroes above named and their increase to be equally divided between his Uncles and Aunt: To them, their Heirs, and Afsigns forever: And the Negroes and their increase, not named in this Will, that will be added to Roberts Lot of Negroes above named, and his Tract of Land, to return and be equally divided between My Heirs, to them, their Heirs, and Afsigns Forever. And I do hereby nominate and appoint my Honored Father in Law Thomas Witherspoon Esq.r of Alabama the Guardian of my said Son Robert H McFaddin, and I do hereby direct and authorise my Executors to pay over in trust one year after my decease to my said Guardian the whole amount of the legacy aforesaid to my Son Robert H McFaddin, the same to be Kept and managed by my said Guardian for the maintenance, clothing, schooling, and complete education of My said Son, and whatever may remain of said Legacy to be paid over to him, at his marriage, or at the Age of Twenty one years,

It is my Will and desire, that my Est. remain undivided untill my son Gamble comes of age: It is also my will and desire, that my Executors do furnish my Son Thomas, with money, out of my Est. to pay the expences of his Education, Boarding, clothing, &c. My Son Thomas returning whatever money he borrows over his part to my Executors when he arrives to the age of twenty one Years. My cotton gins and hand mills to remain where they are

It is my will & desire that the remainder of my Estate; Wild Cattle, hogs, Sheep, and sundries be sold and equally divided between my four Children, (John , Thomas, Sarah, and Robert.) to them, their Heirs and Afsigns forever. Lastly, I appoint my respected friends, Rob.t Witherspoon Esq.r and Capt John Shaw Executors of this my last will and testament; Also my Sons John, and Thomas, whenever they arrive to the age of twenty one years: To be Executors of this my last will and testament, And I do hereby revoke and make void all former wills, testament, and legacies, hereby ratifying and confirming this, and this only, to be my last will and testament;

In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of June in the Year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty six: And of the sovereignty and independence

of the united States of America the Fiftieth. Signed Sealed, published and declared, in the presence of,

I do hereby authorise my Executors to appoint three or four freeholders to Appraise the above specifyed property---

John McFaddin (SEAL)

Witnefses.

Samuel McFaddin

Wm McFaddin

Isaac D Whitworth

Recorded in Will Book D-1, pge 159

Recorded 9th Day of July 1827

William Potts Ordy

Bundle 70, Pkge 6