Will of John Stephens - 12 March 1782
Probated March 1782, Jones Co., NC

To wife Elizabeth, I lend all my estate during her natural life in a peacable and quiet possession and when it please God to take her out of this transitory life, my sons Joseph and George Stephens to have my land divided equally between them: All else divided to all children: Joseph, George, Barsheba, Mary, Rachel, Nancy, Sophia. One heifer and one feather bed and furniture to granddaughter Elizabeth Harper.
Executors: wife Elizabeth, Joseph and George Stephens.
Witnesses: George Hendry Sr., Joshua Dennis, George Hendry Jr.