BLOUNT, JOHN.
Chowan County.
December 8, 1753. April Court, 1754.
Sons: JAMES (plantation and three negroes), FREDERIC (four negroes), WILSON (three negroes).
Sister-in-law: Mrs. MARY MOOR.
Daughters: ELIZABETH, MARTHA, MARY.
Wife: SARAH (three negroes). Chaise, boat, blacksmith tools and watch ordered sold.
Brothers: CHARLES BLOUNT and JOSEPH BLOUNT (executors).
Witnesses: J. HALSEY, JNO. SMITH, JOHN BEASLEY, RICHARD DUNBAR.
Clerk of the Court: WILL HALSEY.
The following item may be of interest:
"My Will and desire is * * * * That no Stranger shall be admitted to live on any part of the back land to destroy the timber and that no Person shall on any Consideration whatsoever be admitted to live on any part of my land excepting an overseer."