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Peter Carr Wheeler's
Will #968
State of South
Carolina
Spartanburg District
I Peter Carr
Wheeler being of sound mind and memory do declare this to be my last will
and testament.
Item 1st I give unto
my brothers John Wheeler and Alexander all the property of whatsoever
description I may have at my death, the property to be equally divided
between my aforesaid brothers John and Alexander.
Item 2nd I appoint
my friend William Henson executor of this my last will and testament
witness my hand & seal this 13th April 1862.
Peter Wheeler Seal
Witness:
Simpson Bobo
John W. Carlyle
H. S. Bobo
Alexander did not
live to enjoy the inheritance of his brother, as he predeceased him. His
estate was probated by 25 April 1863.
The probate of
Peter Carr Wheeler provides valuable information about the other children
of Jesse and Jane Wheeler. Rachel Gains is listed as "widow of Robt
Gains, dec'd." It further states that "Rachel Gains, Mary Edwards, Martha
Johnston, William Wheeler, children of David Wheeler, dec'd names not
known, Andrew Wheeler and John Wheeler reside beyond the limits of this
state." The remaining legatees all resided in Spartanburg District, South
Carolina.
The absence of
Alexander confirms his demise, and the absence of Nancy implies that she
is also deceased without issue.
The above probate
confirms that only William and Margaret Henson and John and Elizabeth
Staggs remained in South Carolina by 1863. They were all laid to rest at
Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetary.
Military: Peter
Carr Wheeler, Co. C, 13 South Carolina Infantry. (Confederate.)
Private. Card Numbers: 49535352, 5425, 5489, 5560, 5628.
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