***WILL OF THOMAS JOYCE

I,

Thomas Joyce of Charlotte County, being sic but of disposing mind and memory,

dated 3 Jun 1780. First, my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid by

my Exors.

To son Alexander Joyce, I lend him half the tract of land whereon he now

lives in Surry County, North Carolina, to be divided by an east-west line. I

also lend him 2 Negroes named Will and Hannah, during his natural life. At

his death, to his son Thomas Joice (on condition that he pays his 2 sisters,

viz, Margaret and Sarah, 150 lbs. Each). I also lend alexander 1 black

walnut desk, and at his death, I give the desk to my son Andrew Joice.

To my son John Joice (on condition he divides the land with his brother

George according to my will) - 2 Negroes, viz, Peter and Amy. If he refuses

to divide the land, I give the Negroes to my son, George, in lieu of the land.

To my son Isaac Joyce - the other half of the above mentioned tract and 2

Negroes, Phillis and dick. Also 6 cattle, 2 sorrel colt that's at the Mayo

River.

To my dau. Mary Cardwell - 1 Negro named Dinah and 1 named Ned. Also 1 horse.

To my dau Elizabeth Johnston - 1 Negro names John (Dinah's son)

To my dau. Sarah Marshall - 2 Negroes, Lucy and Collier. Also 1 bay mare.

To my dau. Hannah Shipp - 1 Negro named Agg. Also, 1 mar called the Boy

Philly.

To my dau. Esther Joyce - 1 Negro named Little Amy. Also 1 horse and

saddle, 1 black walnut chest, 1 foot wheel, and 1 cotton wheel.

To my son George Joice - 240 acs of land lying on the Mayo River, North

Carolina, to be laid off by a north-south line across the river. Also, 2

Negroes, Jack and Sam. The above gift to George is upon condition that if he

reforms from his vicious courses and takes a prudent care for living, then

the above give to be valid. Otherwise, after the term of 6 years, I will

that it be sold and equally divided amongst all my children then living.

Also, I give George 1 horse and saddle.

To my son Andrew Joice - 200 acs, part of the tract I now live on, to be

divided by an east-west line, the south part going to him. Also 2 Negroes,

Lewis and Bett. Also 1 horse and saddle.

To my 7 children, viz Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Hannah, George, Ester and

Andrew - 6 cattle and 6 sheep to each.

To my son Isaac - 6 sheep

To my sons Alexander and Isaac my still in Carolina.

To my dau Sarah Marshall and my son Andrew Joyce - my still in C.

To my 5 children viz. Sarah, Hannah, George, Esther, and Andrew - 1 feather

bed and furniture.

If any of my children die without lawful issue, their share to be equally

divided among the surviving children. I will that the other have of this

tract of land I live on be sold by my Exors. Also, 400 acs on Wards Fork,

formerly the property of Alexander Joyce, decd. The rest of my estate to be

sold, and the money arising to be equally divided among all my children. My

executors are to deduct of a sufficient sum to defray the expense of

education for my 2 youngest children, viz, Esther and Andrew. Exors. My son

Alexander Joyce, Samuel Clark, Thomas Cardwell, John Marshall.

Signed. Thomas Joyce

Wit. Obadiah Claybrook, Williams Prid, Daniel, Joseph Smith, Sr., Joseph

Smith, Samuel Marshall.

CODICIL. I revoke the gift of half my still to my dau. Sarah, and give it

wholly to my son Andrew.

At Ch. Court of Aug. 7, 1780, the will of Thomas Joyce, decd, was exhibited

in ct. by the exors, and proved by the oaths of witnesses Obadiah Claybrook,

Joseph Smith, Sr., Joseph Smith, and Samuel Marshall and OR. The exors were

granted a cert. For obtaining probate. John Pettus and Lewis Jackson were

their securities.