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Fairfield Co., SC Probate File 1, package 27
Also a copy on Fairfield Co., SC Will Book 2, page 192
(front side)
27
1797
Will of Richard Burge
Recorded in Book No. 2 -- page 192
19th Octr 1798
S. W. Yongue
C. C.
(back side)
I Richard Burge Senr of South Carolina Seriously considering the uncertainty of human life (in the best) do while in a sound state of mind make this my Last Will and Testament Intending to dispose of all my worldly affairs, Not as humor may prompt but as Justice and Equity seem to Direct. I most humbly recommend my soul to the Extensive mercy of that Eternal Supreme Intelligent being Who gave it to me.
First. it is my Desire and will that all my just Debts be paid.
Second. It is my will and Desire that my Beloved wife Francess Burge have My Whole Estate Consisting of Negroes horses cattle sheep hogs and Every other part Thereof to her own proper use to Dispose of as She may think proper.
And I do hereby Constitute and appoint my Beloved wife Francess Burge my Executrix to Execute this my Last Will and Testament Revolking all Others and Publishing this in the presence of
(signed) John Mickle
(signed) Joseph Mickle
Oct 19, 1797
(signed) Richd Burge (sealed)
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