- David Scarborough made his will on November 20, 1773, and it was probated in the July Court of Edgecombe County in 17744. At that time Sarah was still living, but unfortunately we have no further record of her.
The will provided that wife, Sarah, should have use of all houses, chattels, etc., left after debts are paid, during her life or widowhood, unless she wastes it. IF she is wasteful, and of the sons willhave the right to take
charge of the property, and give her a living. After the death of Sarah, the home plantation was to be divided between the two youngest sons, Joel and Labe -Joel to have the plantation part, and Labe to have the woodland part.
The rest of the property, real and personal was to be divided equally between the other children: James who was named executor; Tabithey, Samuel, Addison, Shadrach, Obed,, and Sally. On January 19, 1775, James Scarborough, as Executor, presented the Inventoryof the Estate to the
Edgecombe County Court.
Southern Kith and Kin - Scarboroughs
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