(This will was transcribed verbatim from a typewrittten copy except for the breaks I have add for ease of reading.)

I William Haley of Richmond County and State of North Carolina being weak in body but sound in mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following to wit. I give unto my son Isam five pounds current money. I give unto my son Randolph Haley one feather bed, two cows and calves, and a heifer and five pounds in currency. I give unto my son Silas Haley one feather bed, two cows and calves and five pounds in currency. I give unto my son William Haley five pounds in currency. I give unto my daughter Lucia Moorman twenty pounds equal to god or silver. I give unto my daughter Mary Jones twenty pounds equal to god or silver. I give unto my daughter Milly Haley one feather bed, two cows and calves, one mare and saddle commonly called hers and part of my household furniture and I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons Silas and William Haley executors of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills whatsoever in witness where of I have herewith set my hand and seal this twenty eighth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty. Signed William Haley (Signed with his mark)