Charles Ryland Scott Family
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Moses Abraham Odom
M, b. 1729, d. 12 May 1792
Parents
| Father | Moses Samuel Odom (b. 1700, d. 1766) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Unknown (b. 1675, d. 1745) |
Child with Rachel Sessums (b. 1733, d. 20 March 1800)
| Son |  James Odom+ (b. 1753, d. 16 June 1825) |
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| Included in charts - lists | Box Pedigree - CRS Charles Ryland Scott Ancestors Indented - CRS |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandfather of Charles Ryland ("Ryland") Scott 8th great-grandfather of Isaac Silas Vaughn 8th great-grandfather of Katherine Gilstrap Scott 8th great-grandfather of Joseph Ryland Scott 8th great-grandfather of Charles Parker ("Parker") Scott 8th great-grandfather of Orly Marie Vaughn 8th great-grandfather of Avital Catherine Vaughn |
Biography
| Birth | 1729 | Moses Abraham Odom was born in 1729 in Hertford, Perquimans, North Carolina, United StatesBGO. |
| Marriage | about 1752 | He and Rachel Sessums were married about 1752. |
| Death | 12 May 1792 | He died on 12 May 1792 at age ~63 in Kirbys Creek, Northampton, North Carolina, United StatesBG. |
| Will | 14 May 1792 | He signed a will on 14 May 1792 in Northampton, North Carolina, United StatesBGO. [COLOR:61,53,48,255,255,255]*Will date 14 May 1792 WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 21 Will of Moses Odom, deceased The state of North Carolina In the name of God, Amen. I Moses Odom of Northampton County, being at present weak of body, but of sound mind and memory, thanks be to God for the same, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz. First, I would that all my debts be paid and discharged. Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Moses Odom one negro girl named Phillis to him and his heirs forever, and after the death of my wife Rachel Odom, I give to my son Moses Odom, the feather bed I now lie on, and all the furniture thereunto belonging; also one cow and calf; also my wearing apparel, except my great coat and hat. Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Josiah Odom, one feather bed; also one chest, and land and plantation whereon he now lives on, containing one hundred acres as formerly bounded; also one negro girl named Grace, to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give and bequeath to my son Jacob Odom, my plantation and land whereon I now live, containing one hundred acres as formerly bounded; also one negro girl named Anikin, to him and his heirs forever; also my cider casks; likewise one hackle; also one brass kettle, to him and his heirs forever. My will and desire is that my wife and my daughter Ruth Odom, may not be molested in my house and plantation, during the time they live together and live single. Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter Ruth Odom, one negro girl named Kate, also one feather bed and furniture; also one large trunk; alsomy pewter that I now own. Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Moore, one negro girl named China; likewise one framed table, one chest, and two ewes and lambs. Item, I give and bequeath to my wife Rachel Odom, my old negro wench called Doll, to her own proper use forever. Mywill and desire is that my wife Rachel Odom shall have the use of the remainder of the estate during her natural life. Item, I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Sarah Odom, one negro boy named Daniel, forever. I give and bequeath to my son Moses Odom, and my son Josiah Odom, my negro girl named Doll to be equally divided between them. I give and bequeath to my son Josiah Odom, a great coat and hat, and one tan kilt. And I do nominate and appoint my son Jacob Odom, and my son Josiah Odom, my whole and sole Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I haveset my hand and affixed my seal this 14th day of May 1792. Robert Smith James (X) Odom Moses (X) Odom Will was proven in open court at the December term of 1792, and ordered to be recorded. E. Haynes, Clerk  |
| Last Edited | 20 December 2021 |