SOURCE:Rutherford County,NC Wills and Misc. Records-1783-1868
page 38. 15 Feb 1818. Recorded Oct Court 1837. I,WILLIAM CRAIN,being sick and weak in body yet of perfect mind and memory. I give unto my wife ELIZABETH CRAIN 150 acres of land, including my plantation and premises during her life, also all my stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs for her use. At her decease mypresent plantation including the 150 acres to fall to my son MARTIN CRAIN. I give unto WILLIAM JAMES COLLINS 50 acres joining my present plantation. I give to my son HIRAM CRAIN 150 acres from a 300 acre survey in Pendleton District. SC. He may have a choice of the tracts, but not to separate the survey. I give unto JAMES CRAIN'S two daughters EUNICE AND SUSEY the other 150 acres of the survey to be divided between them. 100 acres of land lying in Spartenburgh District.SC on Lawson's Fork to be sold and the money divided amongst JOHN CRAIN, POLLY YOUNGBLOOD, WILLIAM CRAIN, SALLY LEDBETTER, DELILA CRAIN and JAMES CRAIN. I appoint my wife ELIZABETH CRAIN and son HIRAM CRAIN my executors. Wit: John Lusk, James X Ross, jurat. Signed: WM CRAIN