In the name of God, Amen, I John P. Harvey of the county of Jefferson and State of Georgia aforesaid, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be almighty God, for the same, do make, and publish this my Last Will and Testament, in manner and from following. That is to say .... .

First: I wish my Executrix and Executors, herein after nominated and appointed to convey and dispose of my property, for the payment of my just debts in the manner and from following, viz. I wish in the first place, that my real estate should be sold and disposed of in such manner as to my Executrix and Executors shall deem, for the benefit of my heirs and creditors. Secondly, I request that my personal property, Negroes, household and kitchen furniture excepted, and a small bay foxed mare called "Mallony" also excepted, should be disposed of and that my outstanding debts should be collected, and converted also to the payment of my debts, should the first provision be found incomplete. Thirdly, should the aforesaid property be found incomplete to the discharge of the aforesaid debts, I wish that such Negroes may be sold, (a Negro girl named Rachael excepted, who I wish reserved) in such a manner as my Executrix and executors may deem most proper, for the interest of my heirs and creditors, and for the purpose of effecting the above object.

Secondly: I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Sarah Paulett, wife of John Paulett one white mare and one bay horse now in the possession of John Paulett for and during her natural life, and after her decease should the aforesaid horses be in life, i wish them to pass to the heirs of her body.

thirdly: I give and bequeath to my beloved son Edward Hamilton, a Negro girl named Rachel with her future issue and increase, and also a small bay foxed mare, named "Malony" to his the said Edward's own proper use, benefit and behoof forever.

Fourthly: If after all my debts are paid and the balance of my property should be found competent to support my wife and for the education of my son Edward Hamilton, and particular and special attention in having him of them instructed and thought the different languages, arts, and sciences which are thought in the Grammar Schools and Universities throughout the United States.

Fifthly: I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane, all the residue of my property during her widowhood; should she marry before my child or children arrive at the age of maturity or twenty-one, I request my executors to have my property divided into two parts, a moiety of which I wish to remain in her possession during her natural life, never the less not subject to the debts of the husband in the second marriage, after her death I wish the aforesaid moiety to vest in my child or children in equal proportion, should they have attained the age of twenty-one, should they not have attained that age, I request it should best in my executors for their use benefit and behoof of my child or children until they shall have attained that age, the other undivided moiety. I request should vest in my executors for the use of my child or children and for their education maintance and support until they shall have arrived at the age of twenty-one, at which period, I request that this moiety should also be divided in equal proportion between my children or given to my child should there be but one. Should my wife not marry I wish the whole of the property to be and remain in her possession during her natural life, and after death to be divided between my children share and share alike.

Lastly: I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Jane Harvey executrix, William N. Harman and Thomas M. Berrien executors of this my Last Will and Testament; here by revoking all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof i have here unto set my hand and seal this fourteenth day of February in the year of our lord Eighteen hundred and twelve

John P. Harvey

Witness

B.D. Thompson
John Paulett
Henry Key

Will Book A, p. 150-151. Jefferson County Georgia

WILL OF CHARLES HARVEY

Made March 16, 1800
Probated February 13, 1812

In the name of God Amen, I Charles Harvey of the County of Jefferson and the State of Georgia being sick and weak of body, of perfect mind and memory; therefore, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it appointed all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament. That is to say first of all I recommend my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God that grace it me and recommend my body to the dust be buried in a Christian like burial at discretion of my Executors herein after named., and as _______ such worldly goods as it hath pleased God to bless me with I give and dispose of in the following manner.

Item It is my wish that all the property I now possess both real and personal should be and remain in the possession of my beloved wife Frances Harvey during her natural life and after her death to be divided among my children in the following manner:

Item I give my son Blassingame Harvey one Negro woman called Philis also two hundred acres of land on the west line of my land ____ beginning at corner near where James Harvey settled on Georgetown Road and thence to Rocky Comfort Creek so as to make the ___________ at above named.

Item I give to my son James H. Harvey one Negro girl called Lucy with one hundred acres of land adjoining the tract already given my son Blassingame Harvey being part a two hundred acre survey run in the saied James H. Harvey so as to include that part of the Plantation where he now lives that does not lie within saied tract already given my son Blassingame Harvey.

Item I give to my son Thomas Harvey the other half of the saied two hundred acres survey not already given to my son James H. Harvey, also one Negro girl called Judah with one hundred acres of land on the Ohoopee whereon Robt Spurlock now lives.

Item I give to my son John Holcomb Harvey one Negro boy called Jacob, also four hundred acres land including the Plantation whereon I now live and Twenty Five Pounds Sterling out of my Estate and three cows and calves.

Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth French one Negro girl called Aggy during her natural life and after her death for the saied Negro with her increase to be equally divided between all her children, I also lend to my saied daughter _______ her death I do give saied land to Grandson Charles French.

Item I give to my daughter Salley Harvey one Negro girl called Hannah also one feather bed and furniture, three cows and calves and Twenty five Pounds Sterling out of my Estate.

Item I give to my daughter Susannah Harvey one Negro girl called Rose, one feather bed and furniture and twenty five pounds sterling out of my estate and three cows and calves-the balance of my estate both real and personal after the death of my wife I wish equally divided between all my children and I so hereby nominate and appoint by beloved wife Francis Harvey my Executor and my son Blassingame Harvey and my son John Holcomb Harvey my Executors.

In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my Seal this Sixteen day of March 1800.

The words, pounds Sterling, between the Seventh and Eighth line form the bottom of the Second page were Interlined before assigned and the word land between the 11th line from the top

Signed Sealed Published and pronounced
Charles Harvey
In presence of

Jno. Paulett
Jesse Paulett
David Paulett

Georgia, Jefferson
John Paulett and David Paulett came into Court and being duly sworn deposeth and saith they were present pronounce the within to be his Last Will and Testament.
Sworn to in open Court this 21st day of July 1800 Jno Paulett
W. McDowell, Clk
Georgia, Jefferson County
Personally appeared before us David Paulett, and being duly Sworn saith, that he was present and did see the Tester Charles Harvey, deceased, Sign, Seal and Declare the Annexed Will to be and contain his Last Will and Testament, and that he was of sound mind and memory to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that he did at the request of the saied Testator, sign his name together with John Paulett and Jesse Paulett as Witnessed thereto- in the presence of saied Testator and in each others presence.
Sworn to before this 13th da of February 1812
M. Shelman J.Jct
Wm. N. Harman J.J.C.

Will Book A, p. 88. Jefferson County Georgia

The following is from the paper PAULETT FAMILY byRichard Chambers:

Queensboro was located between Rocky Comfort and Big Creek creeks which emptied into the Ogeechee River. Durden (1983) states, "The county tax digest (Jefferson County) of 1796 listed him (Chesby Bostick) among the largest slave holders in the county. Others listed as large slave holders were: Thanker Vivion, B. Harvey, Jesse Paulett, John Berrian, John Scott and Philip Clayton" (p.31)

Blassinggame Harvey Sr.'s Will (Will Book A, pages 10 and 11) sheds further light on John W. Paulett. The will, which was probated February 27, 1800 identifies his daughter Sallie as being the wife of John Paulett. In the December 27, 1799 written Will, Blassingame writes: "It is my will and desire that the property of every kind which I have already give to my daughter Polly Key, Sallie Paulett, and Frances Blackman remain to them and their heirs" (p.10). In the Will, Blassingame identifies his children thusley: Thomas, Betsy Tuberfield, Blassingame Jr., John P., Sallie, Frances, Polly and Billy. John P. Harvey's Will written February 14, 1812 and probated May 3, 1819 enlightens the situation further: I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Sarah Paulett wife of John Paulett one white mare and one bay horse now in the possession of John Paulett from and during her natural life, and after her decease should the afore said horses be in life I wish them to pass to the heirs of her body..." (Will Book A, p. 150). Blassingame Harvey died February 13, 1800 aged 55 years and The Louisville Gazette stated thusly: "... in his death society is deprived of a useful and industrious citizen, his companions of a generous and hospital friend, and his family of affectionate husband and a kind and indulgent parent. (Feb. 18, 1800).

Blassingame Harvey was one of the first citizens in the county, a large land owner, and, by today's standards, a "good old boy". An interesting newspaper account concerning Blassingame Harvey was a result of a Superior Court trial held in Burke County February 18, 1781:

The State Vs William Allen Burton Assault Mayhem Verdict of the Jury, we find the defendant guilty and recommend him to mercy. Petition asking for pardon for W.A. Burton (The law against gouging was passed by the Ga. Legislature in 1787. A person convicted under this law could be fined 100 and made to stand 2 hours in the pillory, or given 100 lashes on his bare back in place of standing in the pillory.) That in a dispute which happened sometime since between Blassingame Harvey, Sr. and William Allen Burton, the former lost part of his ears, and for which the latter was this day tried and condemned and must inevitably suffer the ignominious punishment of the pillory, besides paying a fine of one hundred pounds. On the trial it was fully and satisfactory proven that Mr. Harvey was the promoter of the quarrel the first aggressor and that Burton on the contrary was drawn unwillingly into the affray and sustains the general character of being quietly and peaceably disposed, which is also known to many of your petitioners. They are truly sensible of the great necessity of checking the barbarous practice of biting and gouging, and that nothing short of exemplary punishment will prevent its continuance, but your petitioners cannot persuade themselves that it is proper or that those who framed the law ever intended, that no justification should excuse, and from their knowledge and from the proof of Burtons case, they are firmly persuaded that he is not a proper object on which to inflect the just sentence of the law, where the transgression is deliberate and malicious. Petitioners join with the jury recommending mercy. Petition asking for pardon for Blassingame Harvey -that in Feb. term 1791, the said Blassingame Harvey was fined fifty pounds in consequence of an affray with William Burton in which affray the said Harvey lost part of one of his ears. This therefore hoped that your excellency will take his case under consideration and will think with us that the loss of his ear a sufficient punishment and mercy remit his fine, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.

Jesse Paulette
John Paulette
(and other names)

WILL OF BLASSINGAME HARVEY, SR.

Made December 27, 1799
Probated February 27, 1800

Executrix: Wife, Executors: Tandy C. Key and John Pawlet

In the name of God, Amen, I Blassingame Harvey Senior of the State of Georgia and County of Jefferson being of sound memory but, in low state of health, and calling to mind the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life - Do now, before the increase of my Illness prevent or diminish the force of my understanding make and declare this my last Will and Testament.

That is to say, (recommending my soul to the Great and Almighty Disposer of all events with full hope and faith of a joyful and glorious resurrection; and directing my body to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner) I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Harvey all that tract or parcel of land marked out this day (at my request, by Thomas and Blassingame Harvey, Jr., Tandy C. Key and others) from that tract of land I purchased at confiscated Sales Sold as the property of David Russell supposed to contain two hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less, together with two Negroes (Viz) a fellow by the name of Sam and a women by the name Sarah with her increase to him and his heirs forever with one unimproved lot in the Town of Louisville the lowest of two No._____.

Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy Tuberfield Harvey, wife of Blassingame Harvey, Jr. three hindered acres of land whereon they now live off of the aforesaid Survey of David Russell at the lower end ________. ItemI also give and bequeath to their five children: Golphin, Betsy Tuberfield, Frances, Polly, and Tuberfield Halcomb Harvey, sixty acres of land off of the aforesaid Survey adjoining and between the before mentioned three hindered acres and the before mentioned two hundred and fifty acres, this day marked off. Be the saied sixty acres more or less, together with four Negroes, Viz, Fanny, Rhoda, Nancy, and Matthew and their increase to be equally divided between all their children now born or to be born at the death of my aforesaid Daughter Betsy T. Harvey.

Item I give and bequeath to my son John Harvey the residue of that survey of David Russell aforesaid on this side Rocky Comfort, together with the mill and that tract of land I now live on, say three hundred and fifty acres all together be the same more or less his mother having use of the saied land during her natural life. Also, I give my saied son John to Negroes, viz, Randolph and Aimey and a little horse called Trickum, two cows and calfes, one lot in the Town of Louisville unimproved No._______ and one feather bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my son Billy Blassingame Harvey all that tract and parcel of land over Rocky Comfort adjourning land of Issac Lockhart and John Shellman, two hundred and sixteen acres were Granted in my name and whatever remains south side of Rocky Comfort belonging to the aforesaid Survey of David Russell, say forty acres be the same more or less of both tracts, two Negroes (viz) Jacob and Becky and her increase to him and his heirs forever, one lot also unimproved in the town of Louisville adjoining the lot herein described to his brother Thomas Harvey and the cupboard now in my dwelling house, but not to be removed out of the saied house until the death of his mother.

Item It is my will and desire that the property of every kind which I have already give to my daughters Polly Key, Sally Paulett, and Frances Blackman remain to them and their forever.

Item The remainder of my saied Negroes (viz) Jack, now working with Thomas Foulton for the use of two hundred and forty dollars until another shall be put in his room, Baccus Rose Lucy George Jacob Phillips Betty Hannah Jim David Rachel Bob Sarah Baccus Bob's son and their increase with plantation working tools together with stock and house hold furniture I give to my beloved Wife; _______ and at her death to be equally divided among all my children herein mentioned.

Item The remainder of all my property not herein expressed, together with all my outstanding debts, I will and desire may be set apart for payment of all my just debts of which I desire my Executors herein after mentioned will pay particular attention to; the balance of the paying my debts as aforesaid to be divided among all my children as aforesaid; Wishing peace on earth and good will toward all men, I nominate and appoint my beloved wife, executrix and Tandy C. Key and John Paulett my lawful Executors to this my last Will and Testament, revoking all others heretofore made.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged before us this 27th. day of December anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.

The words "Executrix and" interlined above before siging

Blas Harvey, Sr.

TOWELL, Jesse Sr.
4 May 1834
Probated 2 Jun 1834
Wife of son John and her many kindnesses; daughters Rebecca Hadley, Mary Piggott, Margaret Hadley; children of Sarah Harvey, deceased; son Daniel mentioned in an added note.
Son John Towell Thomas Newlin, Solomon Cox

Source: Early Wills of Orange County, Indiana

JEFFREYS, William, Gent., "an old planter," Wessagusset, 1623; Naumkeag, 1626; with Gorges, Bursley, et al., had grant on east side of Agamenticus River, 2 December, 1631; Freeman, 1631; Jeffreys Creek (Manchester); Newport, R. I. 1655. Called "my very good gossip," 1634, by Morton. Died 2 January, 1675, at Newport, aged 84. Will mentions mother Audry, who was Audry Harvey, wife of William Jeffray of Chittingly Co., Sussex, and niece of William Harvey, famous Clarenceux King of Arms and Antiquary. See Visitation. He had a brother and 7 sisters of whom 5 were wives of London merchants.

Source: Unknown (sorry)

Thomas Hervey

Will book 3, page 448 (Halifax County, North Carolina)

In the name of God Amen I Thomas Hervey Senior of the County of Halifax State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory blessed of God to this 12th day of February in the year of Our Lord 1806 make and Publish this my last will Testament in manner following viz:

First I lend my wife Sarahann Hervey the plantation I now live On and three Negroes namely Betty jesse and Old Mose(?) negro _______________ which my Exors is to purchase of equal value of my negro woamn Polla out of money raised out of my estate whit a sufficiency of horses and stock and kitchen household furniture suffiecient for her Comfortable Support during her life.

2nd Item: I give and bequeath to my Seven Children which I had by my wife Sarahann Hervey, Betty Sullivant, William Hervey deceased, Caty Christie, Sally Smith, Thomas Hervey, Hannah Bull and One Hervey all that property of Negroes land that I have heretofore given, divided, and delivered to them their heirs forever.

Item 3rd. I give and bequeath unto the five children of Betty Pritchett deceased to wit Gideon Hervey Pritchett, Peyton Hervey Pritchett, Betty Hervey Pritchett, Judah Hervey Pritchett and Nanny Hervey the wife of Stephen Hervey -- also the Children of Polly Williams the daughter of the said Betty Pritchett deceased all that tract of land I now hold by virtue of a deed from Willis Alston ____________ not including any that I have sold to Others Out of said tract also the tract of land which I lately bought of William Pace and another which I bought of Isaac Wright with such Negroes to witt Isaac, Jacob, Matt, Reddick, Cary, Lanforth(?) and Polly to be equally divided so as the Children of Polly Williams the wife of John Williams have one sixth part of the land and Negroes above mentioned. Also the other five children of said Betty Pritchett deceased above mentioned to have share and share alike of the above mentioned land and Negroes.

4th Item. I give and bequeath to the sons Gideon Harvey Pritchett and Peyton Hervey Prichett sons of said Betty Pritchett deceased all that tract of land I bought of my son One Hervey to be equally divided between the two Gideon Hervey Pritchett and Peyton Hervey Pritchett to them and their heirs forever.

5th Item. I give and bequeath to the five Children of Betty Pritchett deceased namely Gideon Hervey Pritchett, Peyton Hervey Pritchett, Betty Hervey Pritchett, Judah Hervey Prichett and Nanny Hervey the wife of Stephen Hervey also the Children of Polly Williams the daughter of the said Betty Pritchett deceased all the rest remainder and residue of my estate not herein Otherwise disposed of to be eqully divided so as the Children of Polly Williams the wife of John Williams have One sixth part of the same, and the residue to be divided between the Other five Children of said Betty Pritchett deceased share and share alike.

Item 6th. After the death of my wife Sarahann the property herein left to her during her life I give and bequeath to the said five Children of Betty Pritchett deceased namely Gideon Hervey Pritchett, Petyon Hervey Pritchett, Betty Hervey Pritchett, Judah Hervey Pritchett, and Nanny Hervey the wife of Stephen Hervey also the Chilren of Polly Williams the wife of John Williams to be divided so as the Children of Polly Williams to have One sixth part and the five Children above mentioned of Betty Prichett deceased to divide the balance share and share alike and if any of said Children aforementioned die without heirs lawfully begotten their estate shall be equally divided among the surviving Children of the said Betty Prichett deceased to them their heirs forever.

I further will and devise that as some of the said Children of said Betty Pritchett deceased has received things already that all be made equal alike as related to every thing which they have received of my estate except the land which I have herein given to Gideon Hervey Pritchett and Peyton Hervey Pritchett and if any of those Children above mentioned will not settle and divide agreable to this my last will Testament I do hereby Cut them off with five shillings Only and no more.

It is my desire my man Jess after my wifes death may be freed as far as the land will admit.

I hereby make Ordain and appoint my two sons (Thomas and One, William being deceased) Gideon Hervey Pritchett and Peyton Hervey Pritchett two sons of the above named Betty Pritchett deceased with my friend Nevill Gee Executors to this my last will and Testament hereby declaring this and no Other to be the same and hereby disannulling and disallowing all wills legacies or bequeaths by me in any will heretofore made. In witness whereof I the said Thos Hervey Senior have to this my last will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

Signed Sealed Published and declared by the }
said Thos Hervey Senr the Testator as his last } Thos Hervey (Seal)
Will and Testament in the presence of us who }
were present at the time of sealing thereof }

Samuel Porter ... John Porter
Halifax County (North Carolina)

February Twelfth 1806 Then this will was exhibited in Open Court and duly proved by the Oath of John Porter One of the subscribing witnesses and On motion ordered to be Recorded. Whereupon Nevill Gee Peyton hervey Pritchett and Gideon Hervey Prichett Executors herein named came in was duly qualified thereto.

Witness: S. Doughlet(?)