Rowan, Matthew - April 18, 1760. July 15, 1760. Niece: Rose Rowan (daughter of brother Andrew Rowan). Nephew: Mathew Rowan (son of brother Atcheyson). Niece: Ann Rowan (daughter of brother William). Other legatees: Richard Lyon of Spring Hill in Bladen County, Margaret Rowan (Niece), Mildred Lyon, daughter of John (ten negroes), Mary Lyon (daughter of Richard Lyon, Frederick Gregg of Wilmington (land on the northeast side of Northeast River, opposite to Stag Park in New Hanover County; one gold watch). Eleven negroes and land on White Marsh in Bladen County, bequeathed to Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon, in trust for Esther Rowan (wife of Robert). Elizabeth, wife of Archibald MacLaine (daughter-in-law). Lands on Northwest River adjoining Henry Simonds; land on said river adjoining Judge Lenard and Nelltown in Bladen County, and land in Craven County opposite Newbern, lying on Trent River, in all about 1,800 acres, devised to Executors to be sold. All remainder of estate is devised and bequeathed to John, the son of Jane Stubbs of Bath, 'commonly called and known by the name of John Rowan.' Executors: John Rowan, Frederick Gregg, Richard Lyon. Witnesses: Saml. Watters, Geo. Gibbs, Thos. Clark. Proven before Arthur Dobbs. Executors qualified before Cornelius Harnett. (103)