[Series needed], Vol 18, [page number needed]
Will of Spencer Ball, Gent., of North'd Co., 1767, gives eldest son, Spencer Mottrom, 1150 a. land adjoining that of Hon. Presley Thornton and Mr. Monroe, and land settled on him by Act of Ass'y in lieu of Lowry's trust; his mill and appurtenances and 38 slaves. To son William the land he bought for him of Col. James Ball, and on wh. William then lived, with all the slaves, stock, &c. To son James the land formerly belonging to his brother William, and that bought of Peter Spencer Hack, Benjamin Knight and Major Wm. Tate, with 15 slaves. To son Jesse the upper part of my land called "Black Point," 40 a. with 15 slaves. To gr. sons Spencer and John , sons of John Cralle, 6 slaves now in possession of their mother, Judith Cralle, and names Hon. Presley Thomfon and Wm. Roane, his son-in-law, guardians of said gr, sons. To gr. son Spencer Ball 1 slave; to gr. son Thomas Roane do; gr. son James Kenner 2 slaves; son-in-law Wm. Roane I slave and £100 over and above what he has had as his wife's portion; to son-in-law Winder Kenner 1 negro and £450 as his wife's portion. To his sons all his stock, deer, household furniture, &c., &c. To his wife her dower in full out of part willed to sons James and Jesse. Residue to son Spencer M., his sole ex'r. Wit., Andrew Robertson, Wm. Greenwood, Jas. Wilkins.
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[Identifies him as wife of Judith Ball and father of Spencer and John. Is he deceased? If not, why are there guardians named for his children?]
