52 Ancestors: Week 27, William and Edna (_____) Smith

Orginal post: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks William Smith1 was born in North Carolina about 17782 and died probably in Rutherford County, North Carolina 11 September 1858.3 Although, the administration of his estate states he "departed this life about the month of October 1858."4 He married Edna _____. She was born in North Carolina about 17832 and died probably in Rutherford County, North Carolina in September 1854.5 He appears to have resided in North Carolina for his entire life. His birth place is recorded there in the 1850 census as are each of his children's. He is recorded in Rutherford County in 1820,6 1840,7 and 1850.2 He made his will there on 16 August 1858,8 just a few weeks prior to his death. The will was contested by Lewis and Sarah (Smith) Scoggin claiming that "no legal notice having been served on the heirs of the said William [Smith]" by the executor Dove Pannell and that William "did not have capacity to make a will."4 Notably, the will reduced the Scoggins' share of…