NC Archives, Onslow Co. Wills
Will of John C. Hewit, executed 01 Oct 1866, presented for probate June 1884 by Alonzo [John Alonzo] Hewitt
In the name of God Amen. I John C. Hewit of the County of Onslow and State of North Carolina knowing the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and declare this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others made by me, in the manner and form following viz
Item 1st It is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
It is my will and desireI loan unto my wife Sarah E. Hewit all my estate both real and personal during the term of her natural life and at her demise to be equally divided among her surviving children.And further I nominate and appoint my wife Sarah E. Hewit Exutrix to this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 1st day of October 1866.
Jno. C. Hewitt
Teste: Caleb S. Hewit
B[enjamin] C. Smith
NOTE: It is possible that the June 1884 date of submission of the will for probate reflects the death of Sarah E. (Weeks) Hewitt, the will being held until that time because of Sarah's life interest in the estate. A request for letters of administration by son-in-law B. W. Trott was not filed until Oct '95 (see below). Sarah E. and John C. Hewit are said to be buried in Maysville, NC.