Samuel H. Langston

A Patriot of the American Revolution for GEORGIA. DAR Ancestor #: A204010

Samuel's exact birth date is debatable. Documentation is needed.

He witnessed a deed in Orange County, North Carolina in 1764. Would he have to be 21 to do this? If so, he would have been born at least by 1743.
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Will of Samuel Langston, Jackson County, Georgia, Bk A P 110

Jackson County, Georgia, October 3, 1825

I, Samuel Langston, of the County & state aforesaid, being old and infirm of body, but of sound mind and memory, and wishing to settle my worldly affairs, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form, following, that is to say:

First, I will that all my just debts be honestly and punctually paid.

Second, it is my will that all the estate after the payment of my debts as above directed, which I may have at the time of my death be equally divided between my four daughters, to wit: Ailsey Wright, Betsy Rhea, Rachael Williamson, & Mary Blackstock, with the following exception: that my daughter Mary shall have one feather bed and one sheet above an equal part; and my daughter Alsey shall have my wearing apparel, extra.

Third, It is considered that above bequests is intended to and does include all my estate, both real and personal, of every description, and the landed estate to be divided or sold by my Executors at their discretion as a majority of my legatees may advise or think proper.

I do hereby nominate and appoint my friend and brethren Joseph Davis & Edward Adams, the Executors to this my Last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof, I thereunto set my hand and seal this third day of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-five.

Signed: Samuel Langston (Seal) Signed, Sealed & Acknowledged in presence of: Jer. Reavis, John Watter (Wallis?) G. F. Adams Proved in Open Court, 31st October, 1825 by Jeremiah Reavis & Geo. F. Adams

GEORGIA, JACKSON COUNTY: Personally came into open Court, Jeremiah Reaves & George F. Adams, two of the subscribing witnesses to the within will & bei ng duly sworn saith that they did see the testator sign the same that these de ponents toge thter with John Watts were subscribing witnesses to the same & th at they sign ed in the presence of & at the request of the said Samuel Langston who they believe was of sound mind. Jeremiah Reaves Sworn to in open Court Georg e F. Adams this 31st October 1825. Edward Adams. C.C.O. Recorded in Jackson County Will Book Vol. A - pp. 109-110.