William Dunkun, slave of Thomas Andrews
I don't know if this helps anyone out there but thought I'd post this will of my Thomas Andrews in Chatham Co NC.William Dunkun is ordered to be sold upon the death of Thomas Andrews to pay off his debts.
Chatham Co. NC Orig. Wills, A-Crutchfield (FHL film 1,548,327 item 2)
Will of Thomas Andrews of Chatham Co. NC, weak in body, 13 April 1779; to my wife Susannah Andrews all my estate both real and personal during her widowhood except one cow and yearling which I bequeath to my daughter Mary Andrews; at the death of my wife Susannah Andrews I give my son John Andrews 200 acres to be taken off the west end of the tract I now live on, and to my son Thomas Andrews 200 acres to include the plantation where I now live; to my son William Andrews 240 acres the remainder of the tract to be taken off the East end. My still now in the possession of William Dunkun be sold immediately after my decease to the highest bidder and the money used to pay my debts; after the death of my wife, all my personal estate be sold and the money equally divided amongst all my children. Appoint my wife Susannah Andrews and John Thompson sole execs, revoking all previous wills. /s/ Thos. Andrews. Wit. Charles White, John White. Proved May Court 1779.
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Re: William Dunkun, slave of Thomas Andrews
Jenny Barton 9/12/06