Availability of wills by county.NC - WILLS & PROBATES
Until 1760, NC wills were proved before the county court of pleas and quarter sessions or before the Governor, acting as ordinary. After 1760, wills were proved before the county court, the district superior courts, or the Governor. The Governor stopped proving wills about 1795.
Availability of wills by county.
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A. | Braswell | 1798 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Aaron | Daniel | 1761-22 Sep | Edgecombe | Verbal will | David & Samuel Braswell |
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Abner | Braswell | 1807-9 Apr | Edgecombe | WB-D/270 | |
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Adeline | Braswell | 1910-17 Dec | Edgecombe | ||
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Admiral | Braswell | 1801 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Alice S. | Braswell | 1929-9 Aug | Edgecombe | WB-M/152 | |
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Andrew | Soary | 1818-22 Mar | Edgecombe | DB-E/185 | Polly Braswell. Zadoc Braswell-executor |
| Aquilla | Braswell | 1891 | Union | WB-2/398 | ||
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Archelaus | Braswell | 1899-28 Apr | Edgecombe | Abstracted from original | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-24-01 |
| Arthur | Braswell | 1819c | Robeson | WB-1/354 | ||
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Asberry | Braswell | 1901 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Baker W. | Braswell | 1871 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Benjamin | Braswell | 1789-25 Feb | Edgecombe | WB-C/194 | |
| Benjamin | Braswell | 1827 | Nash | WB-1/344 | ||
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Benjamin | Braswell | 1847 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| Benjamin | Braswell | 1865 | Anson | WB-C/206 | ||
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B.F. | Braswell | 1877 Estate | Wilson | Abstract | NCA Estate files, CR.105.508.14 |
| Boston | Braswell | 1875 | Wilson | WB-2/173 | ||
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Bythal | Braswell | 1841-21 Jan | Edgecombe | WB-F/266 | |
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Bythal | Braswell | 1842 Estate | Edgecombe | Archive | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Carter | Womack | 1822-3 Oct | Halifax | Will #667, pg 380 | Elijah Braswell-witness |
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Charity | Braswell | 1826-2 Oct | Edgecombe | WB-F/120 | William Robbins Sr-will |
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Christopher | Gwin | 1748-2 Apr | Edgecombe | Edgecombe Feb. Court | James & Benjamin Braswell - witnesses |
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Crissey | Braswell | 1848-8 Sep | Edgecombe | WB-F/497 | |
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Crissey | Braswell | 1853 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01. |
| Cullen | Braswell | 1869 | Union | WB-2/13 | ||
| David | Braswell | 1837 | Halifax | WB-4/148 | ||
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Drew | Bracewell | 1806-18 May | Halifax | Will 662, pg. 525 | Drew - witness |
| Drew | Braswell | 1899 | Halifax | WB-7/241 | ||
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Duncan L. | Braswell | 1848 | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Elijah | Braswell | 1835-Dec | Edgecombe | Feb Court | Lucy Braswell |
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Elijah | Braswell | 1835 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Eliza J. | Braswell | 1905-27 Jul | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
| Elizabeth | Braswell | 1894 | Wilson | WB-3/106 | ||
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Emma Eliza | Braswell | 1897-3 Feb | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Emma | Braswell | 1904 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| Emmeliza | Braswell | 1900 | Edgecombe | WB-H/481 | ||
| Exum | Braswell | 1900 | Nash | WB-6/124 | ||
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Frederick | Proctor | 1810 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives file CR.037.508.101 |
| George W. | Braswell | 1882 | Johnston | WB-3/315 | C.R. 050.801.1-11 | |
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Gray | Jordan | 1860 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.68 |
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Henry | Bracewell | 1784-17 Nov | Chatham | RE-Vol 1, pgs 23,23a, 24 | Wife Sarah. Children: Cynthia, Blake William |
| Henry | Bracewell | 1785 | Nash | RB-1/23 | ||
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Henry | Griffin | 1819-27 Feb | Edgecombe | DB-E/220 | James Braswell co-executor |
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Hermon | Strickland | 1796-13 Sep | Halifax | Will #557, pg 276 | Mary Braswell - daughter |
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Howell | Braswell | 1848 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| Irvin | Braswell | 1845 | Anson | WB-B/200 | ||
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Isaac | Braswell | 1873 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Isaac | Braswell | 1870-23 Apr | Edgecombe | WB-G/424 | |
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Isaac | Braswell | Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| J.N. | Braswell | 1899 | Wake | WB-D/217 | ||
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Jacob | Braswell | 1761-23 Nov | Johnston | DB-D/102 | William Bryan will |
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Jacob Sr. | Braswell | 1823 | Nash | WB-1/313 | Abstract of vital records - Provo, UT. Will 1815 |
| Jacob | Braswell | 1870 Estate | Edgecombe | Deceased | NC State Archives Estate files | |
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James, Sr. | Bryant | 1731-7 Mar | Bertie Pct. | Richard 1411 | |
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James | Flood | 1750-15 Nov | Chowan | William & Ann Brazwill | |
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James | Permenter | 1789-9 Jul | Edgecombe | DB-3/106 | Daughter - Mary Braswell |
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James | Braswell | 1760-27 Sep | Edgecombe | WB-A/142 | Names family |
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James | Braswell | 1783-2 Oct | Edgecombe | WB-B/216 | |
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James | Braswell | 1821-20 Nov | Edgecombe | WB-F/18 | |
| James | Braswell | 1840 | Halifax | WB-4/185 | ||
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James | Braswell | 1853 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| James | Braswell | 1871 | Hertford | WB-U/28 | ||
| James | Braswell | 1898 | Nash | WB-6/30 | ||
| Jeremiah | Braswell | 1857 | Nash | WB-1/554 | ||
| Jesse | Braswell | 1865 | Nash | WB-1/592 | ||
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Jesse | Braswell | 1908-4 Mar | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Jesse | Clark | 1807 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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John | Braswell | 1798 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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John | Braswell | 1848 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| John | Braswell | 1860 | Nash | WB-1/621 | ||
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John | Braswell | 1895 | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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John | Jossey | 1802-21 Oct | Halifax | Will #667, pg 380 | Turner Braswell - witness |
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Johnathan | Bailey | No date-1852 | Edgecombe | B-7/470 | Daughter - Lucy Brazwell |
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Joseph | Fort | 1790-9 Jul | Edgecombe | Bk 3, pg 163 | James Braswell-adjoining land |
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Lincy | Braswell | 1918-24 Jan | Edgecombe | Abstracted | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Louisa | Braswell | 1900 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstracted | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Lucy | Braswell | 1851-6 Aug | Edgecombe | Edge Deeds | Jonathan Bailey will |
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Lucy | Soary | 1836-24 Mar | Edgecombe | DB-F/265 | Child - Polly Bracewell |
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Marmaduke | Braswell | 1831-21 Dec | Halifax | DB-29/294 | Boling and Sally Braswell |
| Martha Ann | Braswell | 1899 | Wilson | WB-3/22 | ||
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Mary | DeLoach | 1773-4 Jan | Edgecombe | Grandson - William Braswell | |
| Mary | Braswell | 1855c | Nash | WB-1/551 | ||
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Mary | Braswell | 1880-9 Jan | Edgecombe | WB-H/316 | |
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Mary P. | Braswell | 1880-9 Dec | Edgecombe | WB-H/167 | |
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Mary | Whitehead | 1850 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives, CR.037.508.013 |
| Matilda | Braswell | 1874 | Hertford | WB-U/100 | ||
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M.R. | Braswell | 1937-6 Jan | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Nancy | Braswell | 1908-4 Mar | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
| Nathan | Braswell | 1801 | Robeson | WB-1/70 | ||
| Norfleet | Braswell | 1887 | Wake | WB-B/220 | ||
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Permenter | Braswell | 1827-25 Oct | Edgecombe | WB-F/119 | |
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Peter, Sr. | Bruce | 1760-4 Jan | Halifax | Will #51, pg 69 | Daughter - Sarah Braswell |
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Pherabe | Calhoun | 1839-13 Dec | Edgecombe | Witness: Robert R. Braswell | |
| Polly | Braswell | 1860-14 Jun | Edgecombe | WB-G/230 | Robert R. Braswell - witness | |
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Rhoda | Braswell | 1875 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| Richard | Brasswell | 1761 | Rowan | WB-A/16 | ||
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Richard | Braswell | 1761 | Orange | Valentine Jr, Richard, William, Mary, Tabitha, Joyce | |
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Richard | Braswell | 1767-7 Dec | Edgecombe | WB-A/193 | |
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Richard | Bracewell | 1804-27 Aug | Edgecombe | WB-D/267 | |
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Redmun | Curl | 1828 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Ridley | Brazill | 1830 | Guilford | WB-B/409 | Several Brazil's |
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Robert (142) | Braswell | 1734-14 Sep | Bertie | Original only | SS/AR |
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Robert R. | Braswell | 1845-11 Dec | Edgecombe | WB-F/402 | |
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Robert R. | Braswell | 1845 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Robert S. | Braswell | 1865 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Sally | Brazell | 1867-18 May | Northampton | Rootsweb | Will of Jesse Futrell |
| Samuel | Braswell | 1795 | Nash | WB-1/94 | Sampson & Wilson | |
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Samuel | DeLoach | 1764-30 Jan | Edgecombe | Daughter - Molly Braswell | |
| Shadrick | Braswell | 1820 | Wayne | RD-4/350 | ||
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Simon | Braswell | 1828 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Solomon | Bracewell | 1767-15 Jul | Edgecombe | Abstract | From Ann Braswell |
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Solomon | Braswell | 1801 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Solomon | Braswell | Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
| Stephen | Braswell | 1855 | Wayne | RD-12/37 | ||
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Tabbetha | Braswell | 1806-18 Apr | Bertie | May Court 1806 | |
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Thomas | Coffield | 1812-6 Feb | Edgecombe | Bk. E, p 45 | Jacob Braswell - adjoining land |
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Thomas | Curl | 1848-18 Feb | Edgecombe | DB-G/86 | Benjamin H. Braswell - witness |
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Thomas | Wimberley | 1731-22 Oct | Bertie Pct | Jacob & Richard Braswell | |
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T.P. | Braswell | 1903-16 Oct | Edgecombe | Abstracted | NC Archives CR.037.801.4, 6-26-01 |
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Valentine | Braswell | 1762-9 Nov | Orange | Abstracted | Henry Braswell - witness |
| Valintine | Braswell | 1797 | Wake | RB-3/67 | Wife: Patience | |
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Warren | Braswell | 1915-30 Dec | Edgecombe | Original only | |
| Whitmil | Braswell | 1861 | Halifax | WN-5/94 | ||
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Whitmil | Williams | Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC Archives Records C.R. 037.508.33 |
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William | Robbins | 1826-2 Oct | Edgecombe | Verbal will | dau. Charity Braswell-wife of Isaac Sr. |
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William | Pender | 1850-6 Nov | Edgecombe | DB-F/480 | Richard Bracewell - witness |
| William | Braswell | 1779 | Nash | WB-1/621 | ||
| William | Brassel | 1796 | Nash | WB-1/104 | John, William, Tappan & Cotney | |
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William | Braswell | 1785-4 Mar | Nash | Original only | Names wife and children |
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William | Braswell-Carver | 1776-10 Dec | Cumberland | Actual copy | Names wife and children |
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William | Braswell | 1879 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.17, 7-7-01 |
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Willie | Daughtridge | 1865 Estate | Nash | Abstract | NC State Archives estate CR.069.508.22, 2-23-02 |
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Winifred | Williams | 1848-6 Mar | Edgecombe | DB-F/416 | Executor & friend of Robert R. Braswell |
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Winifred Frances | Braswell | 1895-1 May | Edgecombe | WB-H/384 | |
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Zadock | Braswell | 1851-4 Jan | Edgecombe | WB-F/472 | |
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Zadock | Braswell | 1852 Estate | Edgecombe | Abstract | NC State Archives CR.037.508.18 |
REFERENCES
NC Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900, Thornton W. Mitchell, 1987