Martha Shapard

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• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1830, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1840, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1850, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The Death Certicate for John S. Shepard shows the relation of the informant as 'Carpenter'. Although I have a copy of a certified death certificate, this is obviously an error. The online 'Death Records Indexing Project' at the Library of Virginia shows the relation of the informant as 'son'. Source of information: Halifax County, 1857, page 27, line 29.

Shapard, William to Thomas Shapard & Francis Royster. "convey and transfer to John Shapard, son of the said William Shapard, one Negro boy named Abram & to Robert Shapard, son also of the said William Shapard one Negro boy named Dick as their own absolute right & property of which Negroes the said William is now possesses..." Children of William were Samuel, Mildred, William, Elizabeth, Royster, James, Lewis, Thomas, Mary, John, Anne, Barnett & Robert. (DIT-1807, pp. 49-51, book T)

Census:
1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-45

Census:
1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, and 1 female 50-60

Census:
1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20 and 1 female 50-60

John married Elizabeth Vass on 15 Oct 1808 in , Person, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Shapard

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: William Shepherd
• Census: 1784, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA
• Court Order: May 1790, , Granville, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Prior to his death, William Shapard placed all of his property in trust with Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster. The trustees were to provide for the care of William Shapard during his lifetime and then to distribute property and proceeds from the sale of the property among the children of William Shapard who are all named in the deed of trust. The children of William Shapard were Samuel Shapard, Mildred Shapard, William Shapard, Elizabeth Royster, James Shapard, William Lewis Shapard, Thomas Shapard, Mary Shapard, John L Shapard, Anne Shapard, Barnett Shapard, and Robert Shapard were children of said William Shapard, February 2, 1807 [Granville County, NC Deed Book T, p. 49]

Census:
William Shapard appears on the 1784 census of Cumberland County, Virginia with 11 white souls, 1 dwelling house, and 3 other buildings.

Court Order:
May Court 1790 with Barnet Pulliam, Thomas Owen, John Brodie as presiding justices. John Degraffenreid, orphan of Baker Degraffenreid, bound to William Shepherd until 21 years old to learn carpentry and house joiner. William Degraffenreid, orphan of Baker Degraffenreid, bound to William Shapard until 21 years old.

Died:
On 5 Jun 1807, Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster, trustees of the estate of William Shapard, sold land to John Shapard.

William married Mary Booker on Yes, date unknown. Mary (daughter of James Booker and Elizabeth Hubbard) was born about 1756 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Shapard

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• Occupation: Between 1780 and 1781, Harrisburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA; In 1781, [P] served as a commisary in Harrisburg, Granville County, North Carolina.
• Tax List: 1790, , Caswell, North Carolina, USA
• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Philip Vass, in a deposition given in 1816, stated that he was administrator of the estate of Ewen Clements in 1774. He must have been at least 21 at this time giving 1753 as the latest possible birthdate.

The 1769 tuition of Philip Vass at Robertson

Friday, 20th October, 1780. Ordered that the Following be made out and sent Colonel Burton:

Sir:

The Board, with the utmost Impatience, are desirous of hearing from you how you have managed the County Commissioners, what provisions you have collected and Waggons procured. We have not had any account from you since your appointment as toatters.

The great Exigencies of the Army demand immediate supplies, which must be had at every hazard and Event, otherwise the Consequences will be fatal to this Country. Much is therefore depending on your Exertions, having under your care two largcts abounding with all kinds of Necessaries, which by this time we are of opinion might have been here had the Commissioners done their duty and full attention been paid this Service.

Mr. Vass, the Commissioner of Granville, hath behaved with great Remissness of duty, as almost every one in the Counties below you, except Warren. Nothing they have done as yet; they must be superceded for Negligence, and assistants be app by you to immediately purchase, impress or otherwise procure provisions at this critical Juncture, should they continue remiss. The Army march next Monday, and scarce anything here to support them. Beef must be had and drove here with the utmost dispatch, as also eight Waggons to carry the Baggage. The Board flatter themselves, from your zeal for your Country, that nothing will be wanting in you to carry the above into Effect.

Saturday, 4th November, 1780. Ordered that the following be made out and sent Mr. Phillip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville:

Sir:

The last Supplies of Cattle and Wheat from Granville have given the Board great satisfaction as to the activity of its County Commissioner. We wish the Commissioners of some of the other Counties were equally industrious; however, we know thrces of Granville are great as to provision supplies, and we flatter ourselves what you have done is only an Earnest of your future Exertions. You'll inform us what further prospect you have of Cattle and Wheat. The Time of salting Beef and Pork will soon arrive, to which we must pay the closest attention.

Tuesday, 24th October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, Commissioner Granville, relative to his department. Filed No. 53.

Tuesday, 31st October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, County Commissioner Granville. Filed No. 64.

Sunday, 12th November, 1780. An Order for Twenty-five Bushels Salt given in favour of Philip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville.

Tuesday, 6th February, 1781.
Resolved that Phillip Vass, commissioner of Granville county, do retain for the use of the State, all the hogs now in his possession by order of the Board of War, and claimed by Mr. Taylor and others, giving the owners certificates for the same agreeable to law.
Ordered, that the above Resolve, with the following message, be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:
We send for concurrence a Resolve relative to a number of hogs impressed by Phillip Vass, of Granville county,

Wednesday, 12 May, 1784. Resolved, That the Comptroller settle the accounts of issues with Philip Vass, late County Commissioner in Granville to the end that this State may have credit with the United States for such Issues.

Tax List:
Philip Vass appears in the Caswell County, North Carolina Tax list in 1790.

Census:
1 male 18-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26, 2 female 26-45, 1 female over 45, 8 male slaves under 14, 4 male slaves 14-26, 1 male slave over 45, 9 female slaves under 14, 6 female slaves 14-26, 5 female slaves 26-45.

All the children of Philip Vass can be accounted for in the 1820 census. James P. Vass is enumerated in his own household. Daughters Elizabeth and Mary are married by this date and are listed in their husband's household. That leaves one son, Philip E., and three daughters, Ann, Apphia, and Sarah L. who are all still living in their father's household.

Philip married Elizabeth Webb. Elizabeth (daughter of James Webb and Mary Edmunson) was born on 30 Jun 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Vass

Notes:

PHILIP VASS' wife was Elizabeth Webb. In Tyler's Quarterly for Oct, 1927, p. 136 is a copy of the will of Mrs. Mary Webb which mentions, among her other children, ELIZABETH VASS.

The will of Mary Webb (neeMary Edmunson)was proved in Granville County, NC in the court of Feb. Term 1795. It mentioned the following children: James Webb, John Webb, William Webb, Mary Smith, and ELIZABETH VASS.

James Webb of Essex County, VA (1705-1771) m. Mary Edmonson and had issue: William d. young; James Jr. (1734-1773) m. Mary Smith d/o Francis Smith; Mary d. young; John I. d. young; Mary (1740-1827) m. Samuel Smith of NC; John II. d. young; William m. Frances Young 1771 Essex County, VA; John III. (1747-1826) m. Amy Booker 1772; Thomas who d. abroad 1783 unmarried and the benefactor of the children of James and MarySmith Webb; ELIZABETH who m(1) PHILIP VASS, m(2) Thomas Shepard/Shepherd. This from a published Webb family genealogoy.

James Gray b. 1756 Essex County, VA d. 1833 Todd Co KY m. Lucy Webb b. 1761 Essex County, VA d. 1824

Lucy Webb was d/o James Webb Jr. 1734-1773 and Mary Smith whose children included: Francis Webb (1759-1811)m. Frances Walker, cousin; Lucy Webb (1761-1824) m. James Gray, Jr; James Webb of Essex and King and Queen counties m. Dorothy throckmorton c. 1790; Mary/Polly Webb m. Albion Throckmorton; Dr.William Smith Webb b. 1760s Essex County, VA d. 1845 Clark Co. KY m(1) Sarah Rousie, m(2) Priscilla Brown, m(3) Susan Q.Lough; George Webb m. Patsy Layne 1790s; and Jane Meriwether Webb d. 1828, m. William F. Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co. VA bond 20 Jul 1789.

The chancery records of Caroline County, VA mention a suit of FrancisWebb, James and Lucy Gray, James Webb et al. vs. Rawleigh Colston. The abstract from the order books of Caroline: Francis Webb, James Grayand Lucy Gray his wife, James Webb, Albion Throckmorton and Mary Throckmorton his wife, William Webb and William F. Tunstall and Jane Tunstall his wife which Francis, James, William and George Webb are sons ofJames Webb (who was a brother of Thomas Webb dec'd) and legatees of the said Thomas Webb and which Lucy, Mary and Jane are daughters of thesaid James Webb last mentioned and legatees of the said Thomas Webb, William and John Webb brothers and legatees of the said Thomas Webb, Samuel Smith and Mary Smith his wife and PHILIP VASS and ELIZABETH VASShs wife which Mary and Elizabeth are sisters and legatees of the saidThomas Webb and Overton Cosby also a legatee of the said Thomas Webb against Rawleigh Colston admin. of Thomas Webb and surviving partner of Webb and Colston. 12 Mar 1796.

From records of Granville Countyl,NC:

May 9, 1786. Frances Webb, Samuel and Mary Smith, ELIZABETH VOSS--deposition made as to dispute over certain negroes which were property ofJames Webb dec'd of Essex County, VA, Nov 26, 1779, willed him by certain persons; the above parties deposse that her father, James Webb, said on his death bed that he wished Hannah, a negro slave, to go with Samuel and Mary Smith to NC to their home there because Hannah was thenbig with child and he thought wise his daughter Mary take her then toheher home since she had been willed to her and ELIZABETH VOSS further sayeth that she often heard Mary Webb, widow of James Webb, her brother, who wrote the will, say it was an omission in his will and he oftenworried about it, but said that if he outlived her mother, to whom the negro and her increase had been lent for her lifetime, he would make his sister Mary Smith a right to the negro Hannah and her increase.Sworn to before John Young, J.P.

May 6, 1786. Frances Webb of Essex County, VA deposes that Samuel Webb and wife Mary of Granville Co. NC agree that the deposition of MaryWebb, ELIZABETH VOSS, William Webb and John Webb of NC and Elizabeth Bohannon of VA may be taken at any time although I may be absent, relative to the dispute and claim which I set up as heir at law of my grandfather James Webb, dec'd, to 3 negroes now in possession of Samuel and Mary Smith of Carolina. Wts: James Smith, M. Hunt.

Mary Webb, widow of James Webb, Sr., dec'd, of Essex County, VA, age 75, deposes that her husband on his death bed, being visited by his daughter Mary and her husband Samuel Smith of NC, said he wished Mary totake negro Hannah home with her that she might raise some negroes from her as she said Mary was young and could better care for the children than the said Mary Webb, the mother, who was old and unable to carefor them. Deposed before Thomas Owen July 30, 1787.

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• Will: 09 Apr 1751

Samuel married Mildred Crockford on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mildred Shepherd

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• Will: 03 May 1790, , Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:

The will of James Booker was written on 3 May 1790. Daughter Mary Shepard. Daughter Joanna Woodson, deceased. Son Lewis Booker. Granddaughters Betsy and Nancy Wild, daughters of deceased daughter Ann Wild. Daughter Elizabeth Jeffries. Sons-in-law Jno Webb, Richard Jeffries [and?] Captain Thomas Wood. Signed James Booker, dated 3 May 1790. Witnesses: Francis Hutton Lodge, William Wood, John Croxton, Thomas Wright. Proved 18 June 1793. Probate granted to Lewis Booker. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 101

Died:
The will of James Booker was proven on 18 Jun 1793.

James married Elizabeth Hubbard, , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Booker

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• Deed-Purchase: 18 Mar 1750, South Farnham, Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Listed among slave owners in Spotsylvania county in 1783 are: VincentVass (2), Mary Vass (3) and Rice Vass (3).

The name Vincent Vass appears in Francis Jerdone's account book for his King & Queen County store (he was a leading merchant who established a chain of stores). The date of these accounts is 1750-1751. Also in the Jerdone papers are letters which reference a Mrs. Ann Vass who is in dire need for money. Jerdone and his partners advise their clerks to advance Mrs. Ann Vass whatever she needs until the estate of herson, William Johnson, can be settled. I get the impression that her son was wealthy and that Jerdone was somehow involved in the estate.

Following item can be found in the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, Vol. IV, page 220 (1978). It comes from the British Records Collection at the N.C. State Archives, Raleig, Stack/File 77.2518.4(Treasury Series T 79/94, Reports of Wm. Hening, Special Agent UnitedStates relative to British Debts.

27 October 1800

Vincent Vass (of Spotsylvania County, VA)

L23.15.8 owed Robert Jardine

'Vincent Vass has experienced a greater variet of fortune than any other man in Virginia. From some short time before this debt was contracted 'till his death, he had married 9 wives. No sooner was he ever marr'd than he spent his wife's [estate] & become insolvent. He died lately in the Penitentiary House in this State to whick Place he was sentenced to sevl yrs confinmt [several years confinement] for killing his ninth & last wife. He resided in the Coty [County] of Spotsa [Spotsylvania]'till about the year 1789 then for some yrs in the Coty [County] of Caroline & lastly in the Co ty of Halifax in this State. He has been solvent & insolvent so often that I find it impossble [impossible] to fix any particular dates to his various lives.'

CAPT. BENJ. WINSLOW, GOODRICK & GRASSLEY of Orange Co. EDWD. HERNDON of Spotsa County.

Incidentally, the Robert Jardine mentioned in this item was a merchant in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. He is mentioned in two notices in the Virginia Gazette. In the first of January 10, 1775 he notes he is personally overseeing his business in Fredericksburg formerly managed by Mr. George Mitchell. In a note of February 1, 1776 he announces the following: 'I intend to London in a very short Time, and have appointed mr. James Somerville, Merchant of this Place [Fredericksburg], my lawful Attorney, properly authorized to receive and discharge all Debts due me; and I beg that all those who are indebted to my Store will pay the same, and all those who are indebted by Notes, or open Accounts, are requested to come and pay, or reduce them into Bonds till it is more convenient to discharge them. Take Notice, I am the Principal for whom the late George Mitchell was Factor many Years.' Signed Robert Jardine.

Vincent Vass, married Jane Mountague in 1759 [ Essex Co., VA Order book 23 page 135]

Vincent Vass, married Winifred, daugher of John Gatewood in 1761 [Essex Co., VA Order Book 23, page 401]

The settlement of the estate of John Gatewood was made on 16 August 1762 by John Upshaw and Thomas Roane. The division is unclear. Mentionsbrother Richard Gatewood, Vincent Vass, Philip Gatewood, heirs of William Gatewood, Isaac Gatewood, James Rennolds, Thomas Bowcock and William May. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, pages 10-12.]

Spotsylvania Co., VA. 16 Nov 1770. Guardian bond to William Garrett with Vincent Vass security for William, Thornton, and Minor Meade, orphans of Thomas Meade. These are siblings of Susannah Meade who married Philip Vincent Vass.

Deed-Purchase:
On 18 Mar 1750 Vincent Vass bought 240 acres in South Farnham Parish from John Vass for 155 lbs. Vincent Vass is identified as being from Stratton Major Parish, King and Queen County.

Vincent married Ann Rust in 1743. Ann was born on 04 Oct 1727 in , Richmond, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ann Vass

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 26 Nov 1770, , Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
WILL OF JAMES WEBB
In the name of God Amen. I James Webb of the Parish of Southfarnham in the County of Essex being of perfect sence memory thanks be to Almighty God for the same do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: Imprimis I give my soul to Almighty God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in such decent and Christian like manner as my executor hereafter named shall think proper.

Item I lend unto my beloved wife Mary Webb during her natural life the land and plantation whereon I now live she not debaring my sons William, John and Thomas Webb from settling on and makeing use of the parts which I shall hereafter give them and the following negroes viz: James, Will, Jack, Frank and Hannah and I also give unto my said beloved wife my chair and Harness silver teaspoons and tongs forever. I give and bequeath unto my son James Webb the land on Piscataway Creek and that known by name of Faulkners and my right to the place where he has erected a mill known by the name of Bushs old mill also the Water Mill adjoining the land where he now lives, and a negro man named Gloster, all which are in his possession. And also after the death of my wife the negro man Will to him and his heirs forever, but he must pay unto my said wife during her natural life the sum of fifteen pounds pr. annum as consideration for the said lower mill and in lieu of any claim w which she can sett up to the same. Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Smith the negroes and their increase in possession of her husband Samuel Smith which I have already delivered him, also after my wifes death the negro Hannah to heher her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son William Webb that part of the land whereon I now live which I bought of John Dunn, beginning at the road on Richard Brons line and running along the said Browns line down to the swamp near the said Brown's house and thence up the said swamp to a fork call'd Dickinson's spring branch and so along the said spring branch til it comes to Dickinson's line and the land I obtained a patent for. (known by the name of Edwqrd Hayes) together with the negroes I have delivered him viz: Ben, Milley Davy to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son John Webb the land and plantation I purchased of Threesivelus Minor, and the negroes now in his possession to wit HaHarvy, Megg and Billy son of Meg and Dick to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Webb the land I purchased of Thomas Newble and remaining part of that I bought of John Dunn that is not already bequeathed to my son William Webb four negroes, to wit Cyras, Cruse, Glass and Patt and my bay horse colt to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Webb the negroes following to wit: Peter, Sarah, Daniel Winney and her side saaddle and bridle to her and her heirs forever but in case my said daughter shall die before she arrives to the age of twenty one years or marrys then it is my desire the before mentioned negroes given her be equally divided among all my childrenen. Item those negroes lent unto my beloved wife during her natural life not already devised my will is after her death, that they and their increase be equally divided among my sons William, John, Thomas and daughter Elizabeth, to them and their heirs forever, my desire is that the corn wheat which I have at present in the house and the hoggs which are up for pork shall not be inventory'd but be for the use of my said beloved wife and family, as for my personal estate not disposed offf, I will that my executor make sale of the same, and after discharging my just debts the balance to be equally divided among my beloved wife and my children to wit: William, John, Thomas and daughter Elizabeth. Lastly I constitute and appoint my son James Webb my whole and sole executor to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26' day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy. James Webb (Seal)
Signed sealed published and
declared by the said James
Webb as and for his last will
and testament in the presence
of
John Williamson
his
Thomas x Williamson
mark
Luke Covington
James Booker.

James married Mary Edmunson on 05 Feb 1731. Mary died about 1795 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Webb

Notes:

Died:
Will proved in Feb. 1795

Other Events and Attributes:

• Deed-Purchase: 12 Nov 1713, South Farnham, Essex, Virginia, USA
• Deed-Purchase: 07 Jul 1753, Stratton Major Parish, King and Queen, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Essex Co., VA 9 Nov 1742, John Vass witnessed will of Elizabeth Jones of So. Farnham Parish. Will names granddaughter Elizabeth Webb and children Elizabeth Jones, John, William and Rice. (Source: King and Queen County records concerning 18th century persons. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1961, p. 22)

John Vass, s/o Vincent, married Rachel Pendleton d/o Philip Pendleton who married Isabella Hurt. John Vass left a will in Essex County, VA dated 13 Jan 1753 and proved 15 Apr 1755. This will mentioned eldest son Philip Vincent Vass, sons John, Henry and Reuben; daughter Ann Broocks (Brooks); deceased daughter Catherine Jones: children Martha and Ann Jones.

Deed-Purchase:
In a deed of gift dated 12 Nov 1713, Vincent Vass gave his only son, John Vass, a plantation in South Farnham Parish where John Vass lived along with 2 slaves and stock. This is likely the same property later deed (1750/1) to a younger Vincent Vass of Stratton Major Parish.

Deed-Purchase:
250 acres in Stratton Major Parish||

John married Rachel Pendleton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 13 Nov 1716, , Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
WILL OF JAMES WEBB
In the Name of God Amen. The thirtyeth day of November Seaventeen hundred sixteen. I James Webb of Southfarnham Parish in the County of Essex being sick weak in body but of sound perfect memory and understanding praise be given to God for the same knowing the uncertainty of this life on earth and being desirous to settle things in order do make this my last will Testamt. in manner form following, that is to say. First principally I comend my soul to Almighty God my Creator assuredly bebelieving that I shall receive full pardon free remission of my sins and be saved by the precious Death merrits of my blessed Saviour Redeemer Christ Jesus my body to the Earth from whence it was taken to be buryed in such decent Christian mannenner as to my Exrs. hereafter named shall be thought meet convenient, and as touching such worldly estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent me my will meaning is the same shall be enjoyed bestowed as hereafter by this my will is expressed. And first I do revoke renounce frustrate and make void all wills by me formerly made and declare and appoint this to be my last will testament. Item I lend unto my loving wife Sarah during her naturale life my negro man called Jack my negro woman Bess aand my negro girl Sukey and after her decease to be equally divided amongst my surviving children their heirs forever. Item I give bequeath unto my son John the plantation whereon I now live and all the land belonging to me that lies on the lowewer side of the main road, to him the heirs of his body lawfully to be begotten forever and for want of such issue to my son James and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever. Item I give bequeath unto my sd. son John my horse called Fire wth. my saddle holsters sword pistolls. Item I give bequeath unto my son James the remaining part of my lands lying above the road to him the heirs of his body lawfully to be begotten forever and for want of such issue then to my sd son John the heirs of his body forever. Item I give bequeath unto my sd son John three negroes called Poll, Dick and Ealse to him and the heirs of his body lawfully to be begotten for want of such issue to be equally divided between the rest of my surviving children and their heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my sd. son James three negroes called Minto, Sam Sarah to him and the heirs of his body lawfully to be begotten for want of such issue to be equally divided between the rest of my surviving children their heirs forever, and also one iron grey horse three years old next spring comonly called Dragon. Item I give bequeath unto my daughter Catherine three negros called Charles, Billie Winnie and the heirs on her body lawfully to be begotten for want of such issue then the sd. three negros to be equally divided between the rest of my surviving children their heirs forever. Item I give bequeath unto my daughter Mercy three negroes called Peter Harvy Jemmy ye heirs o on her body lawfully to be begotten for want of such issue then the ad. three negroes to be equally divided between the rest of my surviving children their heirs forever. And farther it is my will desire that if it shall so happen that any of my aforesaid negros shall dye before my ad. son James shall arrive to the age of eighteen years that then the increase of the aforesaid negroes by me before given bequeathed shall within the compass of the aforesaid time make good that loss to the party so loseing and also it is my will desire that the increase of my negroes shall be equally divided between my four children the losses by dying till my ad. son James shall arrive at the age of eighteen years as aforesd. first being made g good to the party so loseing any of their aforesd negroes within that time. And for the remaining part of my estate not yet given disposed of I do give bequeath the same (goods chattels all moveables) to be equally divided between my loving wife Sarah and my sd. four children and their heirs forever which ad. division amongst my children my will desire is shall not be made untill my sd. eon John shall arrive to the age of eighteen for want of such issue as aforesd. then to the survivors of my children and their heirs forever. And I doe make and ordain my sd. sons of lawful age when they respectively arrive to their severall ages of eighteen to possess enjoy all w'tsoever I have in this my will given them and their heirs as aafores'd. But not to barter bargain or sell untill they arrive to the age of one twenty. And lastly I do publish, nominate, constitute declare appoint my beloved brother Isaac Webb w'th my ad. sonns John James Joynt Exrs. or this my will testam't hereby impowering my sd. brother to act do w'tsoever he shall judge meet or convenient towards fulfilling this my will and to act doe what farther he shall judge necessary towards the education maintenance of my sd. children dureing their minoritys. In witness whereof I have hereunto interchangably sett my hand seal to this my sd. will conteyning three sides of paper the day year first above written.

Sealed Delivered James Webb [seal).
in presence of Giles Webb
his
Jno X C Callicot
mark
P. Godfrey

At a Court held for Essex County on Tuesday ye 15' day of January 1716. The within last will testament of James Webb was proved by the oath of Isaac Webb one of the Exrs. therein named (the other Ezr8. being infants) and was also further proved by the oaths of John Colycote and Peter Godfrey two of the evidences thereto w'ch is ordered to be recorded.
Test Tho. Henman D. C. Cur.
Examined with ye original
by W. Beverley Cl. Cur.
A Copy Teste: H. Southworth Clerk.

Died:
The will of James Webb was proven on 15 Jan 1716/7.

James married Sarah on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Webb