47-A, p 105. GEORGE BAKER. ___ ____ 1814, prb in May 1815
Ct. Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, I bequeath to my
wf Rachel Baker the free and full use and benefit of the plantation
whereon I now live, with all its improvements during her widow-
hood including my personal properly - negroes, horses, cattle, farm-
ing utensils, and all household and kitchen furniture - for the express
purpose of maintaining, clothing, and schooling of my children that
are now minors, and for the payment of my just debts and the under-
named bequethments.
    It is my will that the mother of my wf be allowed to live
with my family and be maintained out of my estate during her
natural life or while she remains with my family.
    I will to my dau Rebecca Mitchell, wife of John Mitchell,
and to my sons Jonathan, Aaron, and Michael Baker one dollar
each in addition to what they received at their marriage; to by son
Abel Baker about 81 A known as the Cabarrus tract; to my son
Jacob Baker the tract on which I now live at the death or remar-
riage of my wf. I will to my wf Rachel and my children George,
Abel, Jacob, Rachel, Hannah, and Elizabeth, equal shares in all
the remainder of my estate after paying my just debts and the above
lagacies. Each legatee is to receive their legacy as they severally
reach full age or marry and should any die before that time their
share is to descend equally to the survivors. Portions of my movable
estate may be sold if my executors think it advantageous.
    I nominate as my executors my wf Rachel and my trusty
friend [blank space]. Wit: J. Haynes and John Bigham.

"Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; Will Abstracts, 1791-1868,
Books A-J" published 1993 - by Herman W. Ferguson