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 Cemetery.

Military: Peter Carr Wheeler, Co. C, 13 South Carolina Infantry.  (Confederate.)  Private.  Card Numbers:  49535352, 5425, 5489, 5560, 5628.