
James Griffith 1 Jul 1845 To my wife Sarah Griffith, the following Negroes; Reuben, Martin, Stephen, Fanny, Lear, and John. Also the use & occupation of the house I now live in, and all the outhouses such as stables, cribs, … Continue reading

James Griffith 1 Jul 1845 To my wife Sarah Griffith, the following Negroes; Reuben, Martin, Stephen, Fanny, Lear, and John. Also the use & occupation of the house I now live in, and all the outhouses such as stables, cribs, … Continue reading

Jane Nutt 23 Oct 1847 I have heretofore given my grandson John Nutt a negro man named Green and $600 in money, making $1100 for which I hold his note & obligation; I hereby direct that note and obligation given … Continue reading

Elisha Ware 3 Jun 1848 To my wife Synthia, the land whereon I now live, four horses or mules, all the grain as well as the crop now growing, and all my property except as follows. My negroes to be … Continue reading

Edward Ware 8 Dec 1837 My eldest son Bennett Ware, having been provided for by a tract of land which I gave him on Lamars Creek, a negro boy Lewis, a gray mare and sadle and other property towards housekeeping, … Continue reading

Cato Ware 25 Feb 1871 I give my two grandsons, Charles Ware and Thomas Ware, all of my estate. Executor: my son in law, Tyson(?) Matthews. Signed: Cato (x) Ware. Witness: B. S. Ware, Tyrom (x) Matthews, Cato (x) Ware. … Continue reading

Samuel H. Ware 17 Dec 1884 To my beloved wife Sarah F. Ware whatever of personal property of every description, money, notes due, accounts that I may die possessed of, charged first with paying the debts due by me… to … Continue reading

Last Will and Testament of Buford Bird- In the name of God: Amen I, Buford Bird of the county of Taliaferro and State of Georgia, being in feeble health but [but] of sound mind and disposing memory do make … Continue reading

I Susan B. Savage by the Grace of God, Amen. I Susan B. Savage of Athens in the County and State aforesaid being sound in mind and body, and of dispensing memory do make and ordain this my last will … Continue reading

To my wife Rebecca all estate real and personal for raising and educating the children. To eldest son Charles had the land where I now live, slaves etc. To son Wm. Hudson Tait, slaves James, Lewis, Milley and Randolph. To … Continue reading

James H. Ware’s Will; State of Virginia, City of Richmond: In the name of God – Amen. I, James H Ware, being of sound mind and memory and knowing the changes to which I am exposed do make this my … Continue reading
