[Will of Miles Murphy, Rockingham Co., NC, 11 Dec 1819] [Rockingham Co. 1821 Recorded Will Book A, p. 257] [provided by Beverly White] Last Will and Testament of Miles Murphey State of North Carolina ) County of Rockingham ) In the name of God Amen. I, Miles Murphey, being of sound mind and memory and in my perfect senses ______________ to dispose of all my property in manner and form as follows: At the death and burial all my just debts paid. Item: I give my daughter, Sally Murphey, one bed and furniture. I give my daughter Patsey one bed and furniture. Item: I give my daughter Nancy Hansen (Harden?) one bed and furniture . As to the rest of my property be it of what nature soever, and of all and every description or nature after my decease, to be equally divided between my daughter Sally Murphey and my daughter Patsey Murphey., my daughter Nancy Hanson (Harden?) and Arthur Brockman as I consider all the rest of my children as they left me and have their parts and do appoint John Brockman and Sally Murphey executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 11th day of December in the year of our Lord 1819. /s/ Miles (his mark) Murphey (seal) Probated Rockingham NC 1821 [end of record]