Will of Hannah Garrett, dated Dec 3, 1818

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The State of South Carolina, Laurens District

In the name of God, Amen. The 3rd day of December, 1818. I Hannah GARRETT of the State and District afoursaid widow, being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God for the same. And calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say.

First, I give and recommend my soul to the hands of God that gave it for my body. I recommend to the earth to be buried in a christian like manner at the discretion of my executors. Nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God.

And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it haith pleased God to bless me in the life, I give devise and dispose of in manner and form following, that is to say. My will and desire is that all my lawful debts shall if any there be, paid off.

Secondly, I bequeath to my beloved son Elisha GARRETT the one part third part of the tract of land I now live on to him, his heirs and assigns forever.

Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my son Charles GARRETT the other two thirds part of land by paying to my beloved son Jefsey GARRETT, one hundred and fifty dollars, for which fifty dollars already paid to the said Charles GARRETT, and his heirs forever.

I likewise make, constitute, and ordain my beloved sons, Elisha GARRETT and Charles GARRETT my soule executors of this my last will and testament, and at my death to be possesed and enjoyed. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disanull all and every other wills and leagacies. Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Witness present:

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Joseph Harriss                              Hannah    X    Garrett    (L. S.)
Nathan Harris
William Harriss                                    mark

Proven date 4th day of June, 1821. David Anderson Ordy, Laurens District.

SOURCE: Will book E. page 166. Date recorded not available