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7751 Wealthy Skipper and Trader in Haderslev. - The city Haderslev Archive was lost in the Great Fire of 1627, so it is very little that the study of the old Archive Residues has come forward concerning Eggert Stockfleth. 13/12 1607 is Stockfleth put in Tax of 8 Skilling Liibecker a Eiendom in Haderslev and also of another Eiendom in the same City in which he lived. Eiendommen lay in the neighborhood of The monastery, in the time probably better Street, now it's only a small side street. - To Stockfleth 'must have been' Holstein Oberstl. is now not proven and seems somewhat doubtful. In addition Eggert Stockfleth have a person of the same genus-name around 1607 lived in Haderslev, because of Easter P. AW Knudsen and J. Rehmer surety for a loan of 100 Liibeckers Mark at Kommunitetet in Haderslev for Heinrich Stockfleth.

At the beginning of the 17th Century there was a lively Migration to Norway from Haderslev - and from Jutland at all - especially when the imperial troops under the 30th Aars-War broke in on the Jutland peninsula, the 1627th After a short or longer wanderings came most to rest in Christiania or on Bragernæs (Drammen), especially at the latter place. For these to Norway immigrant Persons was particularly Haderslev families, Garman, Stockfleth and Mecklenburg came to occupy a leading position in Drammen, where in all Fall Eggert Stockfleth lived the 1629th To Stockfleth already before was personally acquainted in Drammen apparent from the following Notice of Drammens Customs Accounts for 1622:

»27d June received Eggert Stockfleth of sydney with its ship and introduced several Danish goods of flour, malt, bacon, grains and other more, which he here in the harbor negotiated. - Soldering again share, legter and bjelker that he intended to forlosse to degraded Haderslev '.

27/3 1638 buried in Bragernæs churchyard.

Tord Petersen: Drammen, a Norwegian østerlandsbys Development History
Volume II, Drammen the 1921st

Rector C. W. Ludvig. Horn: Memorial Blade II on them from whom my wife tribes, Hamar the 1913th

Dr. Phil. T. O. Achelis and Telegrafkontr. v. Eyben, both of Haderslev (the latter now dismissed on Active status as Telegraph Manager in Nyborg) kindly made Studies of Haderslev City Archives residues.

Personalh. Cochrane Database. 5, 1884, 212 - Erick Pontoppidan: Annal. IV, 208) 		Stockfleth, Eggert (I11736)
 
7752 Web Page (Link to the Record)
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5MV-J4C3
Where The Record Is Found (Citation)
"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q 		Moore, Clarissa (I6265)
 
7753 Webster, Irene B. Rockingham County North Carolina Deed abstracts 1785-1800. Southern Historical Press, Inc., Easley, SC. 1973.
p. 100. Book E page 332. John Bellefant to Vincent Vass, Jr. of Person Co. for 225 pds Va. Money. 310A on Adams Br & the river adj. James Ray, George Peay, Dovington, Adam Tate, Oct 26, 1798. geo. Peay, Sr., J. Campbell, Mordecai Johnson.
From Rockingham County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1785-1865, abstracted and compiled by irene B Webster, Southern Historical Press, 1984
Will Book A
p38. James Ray: May 3, 1806. Prb. Nov. 1806. Wife Betty Ray. Daus. Sally Bellenfant, Jinny Ray, Ursley Ray. Sons: Parram Ray, Pleasant Ray, Payton Ray. Exrs: Parram Ray, Pleasant Ray, Payton Ray. Wit: Vincent Vass, Catherine Vass, William Douglass. (pg. 15)
p68. Gideon Johnson, Senr. October 2, 1807. Prb. Nov. 1807. Sons: Gideon Johnson, William Abner, Mordecai and Peter Johnson. Daus: Elizabeth Ray, Judith Condon, Naomi Johnston, Ursula Piller, Nancy Cotton. Grandau: Ursula Deatherage. Exr: son, Gideon Johnston. Wit: Allen Walker, Vincent Vass, Junr., Charles P. May. (pg. 16)

Elizabeth Reid Murray, Wake: Capital County of North Carolina, Vol. I, Prehistory through Centennial, Capital County Publishing Co. (Raleigh, North Carolina 1983), p.71.

The General Assembly continued to meet frequently throughout the war years. The session of 1781 was planned for New Bern, where several earlier session had been held. After Cornwallis 		Vass, Vincent (I22358)
 
7754 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. Vass, Philip (I22350)
 
7755 West of the Minish tract was the Bennett place where Tapley Bennett lived. He was the father of Captain A. T. Bennett and Hosea Bennett. This tract was later the W. C. Hood land. The old home, or house, stood near T. J. Syfan's residence where the old chimney of the original house stood for decades. These boys went to California in the Gold Rush of 1849. Captain A. T. Bennett soon returned and settled near Apple Valley where he reared a large family. Hosea remained in Arkansas. The land of Tapley Bennett joined the land of Hardy Minish and Caleb Wood on the north and Isaiah Borders on the west. The Hardy Minish tract probably ran along about the Blue Bell Overall Plant in line with the depot near the present grammar school ground, lying west of this line and joining the Bennett and Borders line. (Jackson County GaArchives History .....History of Harmony Grove-Commerce, Chapter 2 1949)

Some pioneer families and individuals who laid the foundation and formed the background of the village and town of Harmony Grove from its beginning in 1808 to 1880- together with their children and some of their grandchildren: Tapley Bennett-Two sons: Captain A. T. and Hosea (Jackson County GaArchives History .....History of Harmony Grove-Commerce, Chapter 4 1949) 		Bennett, Tapley (I21869)
 
7756 West side North Main Street, between State and Chicago. Ornes, Johannes Mathias (I50)
 
7757 West side North Main Street, between State and Chicago. Ornes, Mads Madsen (I52)
 
7758 West Virginia County, District and Probate Courts. Source (S1214)
 
7759 WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VA - WILLS - John Payne, 9 Dec 1668
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Last Will and Testament of John Payne

Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills Book One, 1653-1671, page 346:

In the name of God amen I John Payne of Cople parish in the Will county of Westmoreland planter being very sick but of Good and perfect memory doe make constitute and ordain this my last will and
Testament in manner and form following In priori I give and bequeath unto my son John Payne and his heirs my share of the four hundred Acres of land which is betwixt Cornelius Morphew and me also a cow Called Violett and a Gun when he comes to the age of twenty one Years. likewise my will is that he work for his mother til he be seventeen Years of age. in Case he die before he comes to age the land to fall to the next heir. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elisabeth one Yearling. I [Due ?] I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Millicent Payne my share of hogs thate are betwixt Cornelius Morphew and me with all the rest of my estate. I give and bequeath unto my Son James one
two year old heifer with her Increase. Lastly I doe constitute ordain and make Millicent Payne my loving wife sole and whole Executrix of this my last will and Testament affixed my hand and seal this 9th of December 1668.
[The clerk did not note a date of recording.] 		Payne, John (I43576)
 
7760 When 44 years of age, he met an untimely death on September 3, 1903, when he was shot and killed in the street in front of his home in Rowena, as his eldest son William Alton helplessly witnessed the tragedy. He was returned to Cuthbert, Georgia, where his wife and remaining children were residing.  Carter, William Archibald (I47807)
 
7761 White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002. Source (S185)
 
7762 White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002. Source (S1429)
 
7763 White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002. Source (S185)
 
7764 White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002. Source (S135)
 
7765 White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002. Source (S185)
 
7766 Whole family died in ship wreck. Boley, Dorrell Feare (I49297)
 
7767 Widow Elizabeth Copley

The "Phelps Family of America" seems to be the leading source for the Phelps family Trees, yet when it comes to Elizabeth Copley and Nathaniel Phelps, the Trees seem to deviate from what the sources reveal. Copley was Elizabeth’s name from her first marriage to Thomas Copley in England. (Also, she was not the daughter of Edward Griswold who came to America; they were about the same age, and there is no daughter named Elizabeth listed anywhere as a daughter of Edward the Colonist.)

Marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Copley—widow:
The record below states that Elizabeth Copley was a widow when she married Nathaniel--meaning Copley was not her maiden name.

The American Marriages Before 1699 about Nathaniel Phelps says Nathaniel Phelps married Elizabeth Copley (Widow) in Sep 1650 in Windsor, Connecticut.

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-b in/sse.dll?db=amr-1699&h=6896&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt&ssrc=pt_t13693691_p293293185 01_kpidz0q3d29329318501z0q26pgz0q3d32770z0q26pgplz0q3dpid

U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 about Elizabeth Copley’s marriage to Nathaniel Phelps on 17 Sep 1650 estimates her birth year about 1622. Records range from 1600 to 1630 for her birth year. The image for the second site below actually gives her birth date as ?1622, so they obviously don't know when she was born.

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bi n/sse.dll?db=NewEnglandMarriages&h=162834&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource =2204

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.d ll?db=NewEnglandMarriages&h=162850&indiv=try&o_vc=Record%3aOtherRecord&tid=13693691& tpid=29326486395&rhSource=7249

Marriage of Thomas Copley and Elizabeth in England:
Elizabeth Griswold married Thomas Copley. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Thomas Copley has his birth in 1597. He married Elizabeth Griswold in 1628. (If she was 14 years old, the latest she would have been born is 1614--she certainly would not have been born in 1628 as Find A Grave says--it is just a memorial someone posted. There is no headstone.)

http://search.ancestry.com/ cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=WorldMarr_ga&h=275738&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt&ssrc=pt_t13693691 _p29329847488_kpidz0q3d29329847488z0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q26pgplz0q3dpid

The Millennium File about Thomas Copley says he was christened 30 Oct 1597 in Skelbrooke, York, England and died 18 Aug 1634 in Skelbrooke, York, England. His father was John Copley; his mother was Jane Angier Anger. He married Elizabeth Griswold whose father was Edward Griswold. They had a son Thomas Copley.

Family Data Collection - Births about Elizabeth Griswold say she was born in 1604 in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, and that her father was Edward Griswold. (This birthdate could be an assumption.) Her Millennium File assumes she was born in 1600 in Kenilworth, Warwick, England and died 6 Dec 1712 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Her father was Edward Griswold, her spouse Thomas Copley, her son Thomas Copley. (Her birth is obviously not correct at 1600; she would have died at 112.)

Warwickshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1535-1812 lists Elizabeth Grisold baptized 19 Jun 1609 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England; her father was Eduard Grisold. If this was the correct Elizabeth, she would have been 103 when she died. This longevity is within the realm of possibility since her daughter, Abigail, died at 101. There was another Edward Griswold in Warwickshire who was a cousin of Edward Griswold who came to America who was older; he was the father of Michael Griswold who also came to America.

In "Descendants of Thomas and Elizabeth Copley in America," by William Copley the summary states " Thomas Copley (1597-1634) married Elizabeth Griswold in 1628, and after his death, the widow and her family immigrated to join her immigrant parents in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Descendants lived in New England, New York, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and elsewhere." This places her birth date more correctly, however, it makes an assumption that her "parents" were Edward and Margaret Griswold the Colonists. (She was more this Edward's age, and there is not a daughter of this Edward named Elizabeth.)

Given the close family relationships over the generations of the Griswolds and Phelpses, I considered whether widow Elizabeth Copley could have married this son of Thomas Copley and Elizabeth Griswold, Thomas Copley born about 1630 since Find A Grave suggests she was born in 1628. That would resolve the problem of the birthdates. But, the issue is compounded when these same Family Data Collection records –Deaths show Elizabeth Griswold died on 6 Dec 1712 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Besides, we know the names of Thomas Copley Jr’s wives.

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=genepoold&h=1084194&indiv=try&o_vc=Record: OtherRecord&rhSource=5769

Considering this death record, could Thomas Copley born in 1597 have married a much younger wife, Elizabeth Griswold in 1628 (possibly 14-16 years old born in 1612); they had two children, Thomas and ___. He died in England, and Elizabeth emigrated, and then remarried in 1850 a man 12 years her junior, Nathaniel Phelps in Windsor, CT in 1850? That would make her about 50 years old when she bore her daughter Mercy Phelps, and 100 when she died. Given the longevity of their daughter, Abigail, who lived to be over age 101, this could be possible.

Two children of Mrs. Elizabeth Copley:
In the Millennium File about Thomas Copley born 3 Sep 1630 in Skelbrooke, York, England, he died 3 Dec 1712 in Westfield, Hampden, MA. His father was Thomas Copley; his mother was Elizabeth Griswold. He married Ruth Denslow and they had a child Mathew Copley.

In her Will, after naming the sons of her husband, Nathaniel Phelps who had died a decade earlier, Elizabeth left Thomas Copley 3 pounds. The Millennium File about Thomas Copley gives his birth in Skelbrooke, York, England 3 Sep 1630. He died 3 Dec 1712 in Westfield, Hampden, MA. His father was Thomas Copley; his mother was Elizabeth Griswold. He married Ruth Denslow; they had a son Mathew Copley. Most conclusively regarding their relationship, amongst many other relatives, Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 for Thomas Copley has the death of “old Thomas Copley of Suffield died” 29 Nov, and the next line “the old widow Phelps his mother died” 6 Dec., in Northampton, MA.

http://interactive.ancestry.com/2495/40143_270307__0065-00074/7646174?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.an cestry.com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fdb%3dMATownVital%26h%3d7646174%26indiv%3dtry%26o_vc%3dRecord%253aOt herRecord%26rhSource%3d7249&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnRecord

In the image of U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 forThomas Copley it shows he died in 1712 and Ruth Denslow his wife (1653-1692, Suffield, CT); married 13 or 15 Nov 1672 in Westfield /Springfield /Suffield, CT. Then, Thomas Copley married Ruth (Cogan) Taylor (-1724), wife of Samuel; on 25 May 1693; Suffield, CT. The next line is: COPLEY, ____? & Elizabeth ___? (1627-1792) (which can’t possibly be the right death date, much less the correct birthdate), m/2 Nathaniel PHELPS 1650; Springfield/ Windsor, CT.

http://interactive.ancestry.com/3824/gpc_newenglandmarriages-0198/45329?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch. ancestry.com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fdb%3dNewEnglandMarriages%26h%3d45329%26ti%3d0%26indiv%3dtry%26gss %3dpt%26ssrc%3dgr_t13693691_p29329847799_ktidz0q3d13693691z0q26pidz0q3d29329847799z0q26hidz0q3d60380 54088z0q26dbidz0q3d3824z0q26rpidz0q3d45329z0q26ssrcz0q3dgrz0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q252c32782z0q26pgplz0q3 dpidz0q252ctidz0q257cpidz0q257chidz0q257cdbidz0q257crpidz0q257cssrcz0q26pgpsz0q3d29329847799_h603805 4088&ssrc=gr_t13693691_p29329847799_ktidz0q3d13693691z0q26pidz0q3d29329847799z0q26hidz0q3d603805 4088z0q26dbidz0q3d3824z0q26rpidz0q3d45329z0q26ssrcz0q3dgrz0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q252c32782z0q26pgplz0q3d pidz0q252ctidz0q257cpidz0q257chidz0q257cdbidz0q257crpidz0q257cssrcz0q26pgpsz0q3d29329847799_h6038054 088&backlabel=ReturnRecord

2nd child: There is a record of an Elizabeth Copley christened 17 Aug 1631 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England whose father was Thome Copley. England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 about Elizabeth Copley.

In the widely used source, The Phelps Family of America and Their English Ancestors, it also states that Elizabeth Copley was a widow, "[Deacon Nathaniel Phelps] married Mrs. Elizabeth (Eliza) Copley (born between 1620 and 1623) on September 17, 1650, in Windsor, CT. Mrs. Copley was married first to Thomas Copley, by whom she had at least two children."*

It seems no two records are alike in giving Elizabeth Copley's birth date. Given her first marriage, it is quite likely she was Nathaniel’s age or possibly a little older than he. In “ U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 about Elizabeth Copley” , it says Elizabeth Copley born about 1622 married Nathaniel Phelps on 17 Sep 1650. I believe this to be most accurate, but Find A Grave says Elizabeth Copley Phelps born 14 Feb 1628 died at age 84 on 6 Dec 1712 burial in Northampton, Hampshire County, MA. (From her son’s death record, we know this to be her death date. Most likely her birth date was always just a guess on the part of the informant. Could her birth date and her daughter’s of the same name be confused? The records contradict each other.)

Find A Grave:
Nathaniel Phelps born in 1624 died at age 78 on 27 May 1702 burial in Northampton, Hampshire County, MA.

Elizabeth Copley Phelps born 14 Feb 1628 died at age 84 on 6 Dec 1712 burial in Northampton, Hampshire County, MA.

Deacon Nathaniel Phelps—
From the files of Stephen M. Lawson, "Nathaniel - bap. Mar. 6, 1624/5, Crewkerne, Somerset, England; d. May 27, 1702, Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. Married at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT on Sep. 17, 1650 Mrs. Elizabeth COPLEY (b. 1630; d. Dec. 6, 1712)."

In “The Phelps Family of America”, “Deacon Nathaniel Phelps was born in England about 1627. Nathaniel came to New England with his parents and their five other children, at the age of three, residing in Dorchester six years and then in Windsor where he grew to manhood and purchased, of his brother, Samuel, the Orton place opposite his father's for his own occupation…

“He married Mrs. Elizabeth (Eliza) Copley (born between 1620 and 1623) on September 17, 1650, in Windsor, CT. Mrs. Copley was married first to Thomas Copley, by whom she had at least two children."*

“…Deacon Nathaniel Phelps died in Northampton, MA on May 27, 1702, at 75 years of age. His wife, Eliza, also died in Northampton on Dec. 6, 1712. Their youngest daughter, Abigail lived 101 years, four months and 11 days.”* (Of course, in the "Phelps Family of America", we have since his publication discovered through further records and DNA that the father of Nathaniel is not correct his book. Nathaniel is of Crewkerne.)

*Excerpted from The Phelps Family of America and Their English Ancestors, Two volumes. By Judge Oliver Seymour Phelps and Andrew T. Servin. (Eagle Publishing Company of Pittsfield, Mass., 1899)

Conclusions:
1. We know Thomas Copley married Elizabeth Griswold in England, and that he died in England. They had at least two children, one being Thomas Copley, Jr.

2. We know that old Thomas Copley, Jr and his old widowed mother Phelps died within days of each other in 1712 in Northampton, MA.

3. We know this Thomas Copley, Jr was born in England in 1630. Elizabeth was his mother, not his spouse, since we know the names of his spouses. Therefore, Mrs. Elizabeth Copley, widow, who married Nathaniel Phelps, would have to have been born before about 1616.

4. Elizabeth and Thomas Copley probably also had a daughter, Elizabeth, born in 1631 in Yorkshire, England.

5. Most likely, Thomas Copley, Sr married Elizabeth Griswold, daughter of an Edward Griswold in Warwickshire, England. They had two children, one being Thomas Copley, Jr. After Thomas, Sr’s death, widow Elizabeth and Thomas, Jr immigrated to New England, probably with her Griswold family. The Phelpses, Griswolds, Holcombs and Pinneys all emigrated at this time, and over the next several centuries the families often intermarried. Still a young woman, Elizabeth married Nathaniel Phelps and they had six children of their own, the youngest dying in infancy, Elizabeth then being in advanced years. Her husband, Nathaniel Phelps died in 1702 in Northampton, MA. Elizabeth and her son, Thomas, Jr both died a decade later in 1712 in Northampton when she was about 100 years old.

6. Elizabeth Griswold's father was an Edward Griswold. Edward Griswold the Colonist has two daughters that married Phelps brothers: Timothy married Mary, and Samuel married Sarah. El izabeth (about the same age as Edward the Colonist) married Nathaniel Phelps, brother of these other two Phelps brothers. 		Phelps, Nathaniel (I32923)
 
7768 will approved 1749 in clerks office frederick co.,probate 23mar.1750,also different birth date in dunbar family tree of 1680 Riddle, Benjamin (I19596)
 
7769 Will Book 1, page 63, Amelia County, Virginia
Will of Robert Tucker, dated September 26, 1744 and recorded May 18, 1750.

Wife, Martha, land and plantation whereon I now live for life then to son, Daniel. Son, Joseph. Daughter, Sarah Clay. Son, Robert. Rest of personal property to be equally divided between my children. No appraisal to be made. Negro man Joe to wife, then to son, Joseph. Negro man Dick to wife, then to son, Daniel. Executor, son, Robert. Witnesses were John Cordle, Junr. Henry Hasten (by his mark), and John Powell. 		Tucker, Robert R (I49481)
 
7770 Will Book 3, Page 107 McCraw, Benjamin Albin (I24161)
 
7771 Will Books of Pittsylvania County, Virginia:
"In the name of God. Amen. I William Ferguson of the county of Pittsylvania and state of Virginia being old and infirm, but of sound sense and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all others that I may have made.
"Item 1. It is my wish that my Executor hereinafter named shall sell the tract of land on which I live also my negro slaves, also all the the [sic] property which I may possess at my death (saving only such as I shall in this my will specially give away) at twelve months credit, and dispose of the proceeds of such sales as I shall herein and hereafter direct.
"Item 2. It is my wish and desire that my Executor hereafter named pay over to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen the proceeds of fifty acres of the tract of the land on which I live after the sale as above named, that is the sum paid her shall be in the same proportion to the proceeds of the amount of the sale of the land, as fifty acres bears to the whole number of acres in the tract of land on which I live. I also give to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen on milch cow of her choice, one pair of sheets, two counterpanes, bolsters, one pair of pillows with cases also one weavers loom, one ## ##, one clock ## and one ##, ## of her own work. I give her six cotton counterpains and three figured blankets and four ##, also a black walnut case and bottles and one large pine chest.
"Item 3. It is my wish and desire that my Executor herafter named shall pay off all debts due by me also all sums that may ## in carrying into office this my last will and testament and delivering the property and money devised to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen as also the property divised to my granddaughter Nancy S. Gardner. That the said Executor shall divide the remainder of the proceeds of the sales of my estate both real and personal into six equal parts and that he my said Executor pay over to Henry H. Ferguson my son, on sixty part of said net proceeds; to my son Billington Ferguson one other sixth part of said net proceeds; to the children of my deceased daughter Nancy Ferguson (who married Littleberry Gardner; to wit: Caroline Gardner who married Macy [?] Glasgow, Sarah Gardner, who married John Brightwell; Mary Ann Gardner and Nancy S. Gardner, I wish my Executor hereafter named to pay to the above named four grandchildren one other sixth part of the proceeds of the sales of my estate. But should either of the above named grandchildren die without an heir lawfully begotten of her body then and in that case the portion of my estate paid over to such decedant is to be divided equally among those of the said four grandchildren that may at the time be living. To the children of my son James Fercuson deceased, it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named shall pay over to them one other sixth part of my estate. To my son Creed H. Ferguson it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named pay over one other sixth part of the net proceeds of my estate. To my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named pay over one other sixth part of the net proceeds of my estate.
"It is my wish and desire that George P. Keeser do carry into effect this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundreed and fifty. William Ferguson. His mark.

In the presence of Macy [?] Lewis, William A. Ferguson, Henry R. Shelton. At a county court held for the county of Pittsylvania on the 16th day of July 1855. The last will and Testament of William Ferguson decd, was proved by Macy Lewis and Henry R. Shelton, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, to be the act and deed of the testator and was so to be recorded. And on the motion of George P. Kusee [?] the executor of said will named and made oath and ## Garpley [?] White, [?] Anderson and Richard M. Kirby as his ## entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fourth thousand ## according to ##, certificate is granted him for obtaining probate of said will.
## ##

Printed source DEATHS OF PITTSYLVANIA CO, VIRGINIA, lists "FERGUSON, William. Wife Sally (decea)/ Pitts. Co. b.Halifax/old age and dropsy by Creed H. Ferguson, son. Age 85"

PITTSYLVANIA ACCOUNTS BOOKS: Book 21, pp. 154-55. WILLIAM FERGUSON ESTATE.
In compiance with an order of the county court of Pittsylvania to the undersigned directed we met at the residence of the late William Ferguson on the 28th September 1855 and appraised the following property belonging to the estate of the said Ferguson.
5 hogs $20. 1 Sow and 8 Pigs $5.50/100 4 Shoats $4. 29.50
1 cow and calf $10. 1 no horn cow and calf $12. 22.00
1 bull yearling $3.00 3.00
The tract of Land the said Fergusonlived on at the time of
his death, 196 1/2 acres 2 $3 50/100 per acre 687.70
[Total] 742.20
And on 20th November following the undersigned met at the same place named above and appraised the balance of the said decedats [sic] estate.
2 Hilling Hoes 30c, 3 axes 50c, 1 Hilling & and Grubbing Hoe 30 1.10 [total]
1 axe $1, 1 cuting machine 2.50, 1 cockle serve $2, augars 25c 3.70
5 Barrels & Runlet [?] 70c, 1 Tub 25c, 1 plow & Swingletree 1.50 2.50
1 Shovel plow & coulter 75c, 1 set plow gear $1.00 1.75
[New page--p. 155]
Butter Pots 75c, 2 2gallon jugs 75c, 2 ditto 70 c 2.20
1 Churn & --- Tub 25c; 1 Iron Pot 75c, 1 Brass skillet 25c 1.20
1 Pot rack, pot hooks, boiler 50c; 1 --- & Skillet 70c 1.20
1 piece --- Leather $1.50. 1 Auger & Saw 20 c 1.70
1 Candle Stick & Candle Moulds 50c, 1 plater [?] and a
tin dish 25c .70
1 ---, 1 Funnel & 1 tin cup 75c 1 stick trap 12 1/2c ?
1 None [?], Razor, Strap and Shaving box 25c .70
Amount carried to second page 759.22 1/2
Amount brought from 1st page $759.22 1/2 759.22 1/2
1 Parcel Knives & forks 50c, 1 tray and Silver 50 1.00
1 prs Steelyards 30c, 1 Lot Earthenware $1 1.30
1 Coffee Mill. Hammer, candle Moulds, Bucket 20 .20
1 parcel Books 12 1/xc, 1 Table 20c, 1 cupboard 70c 1.12 1/2
1 Shot Gun $3, 1 Pot & Pot hooks 12 1/2c, 1 Grind Stone 20c 3.37 1/2
1 cupboard $1, 1 chest 50c, 1 Walnut Table $2 3.00
1 Bed Blanket $3, 1 Bureau $4, 6 chairs $1.50 8.50
1 Looking Glass 20c, 1 lot corn Shucks $3.20 3.40
1 ---crop of Tobacco $40, 1 --- Straw 50c, 2 Iron Wedges 50 40.00
1 Negro Woman Karkas $100, 1 ditto ditto Jane $750 850.00
1 piece Stack Fodder $1, 2 stack blade fodder $8 9.00
1 piece Stack oats $2, 3 whole stacks oats @ $10 32.00
1 Bed $3, Bed Cloathing [sic] $6, 1 Weavers Loom $3 12.00
1 Flax Wheel $1 1 clock reel $1, 1 Flax Hackle $1 3.00
6 Counterpains $10, 3 Figured Blankets $12 22.00
4 Bed quilts $5, 1 walnutcase $4.50 9.50
1 Pine chest $3, 1 Feather Bed $7 10.00
1775.22 1/2
10 Barrels Corn 3 25/100$ 32.50
1807.72 1/2
We the undersigned find the estate of the deecd [sic] to amount to eighteen hundred and seven dollars and seventy two and a half cents.
Macy Lewis, Henry R. Shelton, Commell [?] Hall
At a county court helf for the county of Pittsylvania on the 18th day of February 1856 The foregoing Inventory and appraisement was returned and ordered to be recorded. Teste S. Scruggs Clrk

PITTSYLVANIA CO. ACCOUNTS CURRENT BOOK 22, pp. 234-35. The estate of William Ferguson.

The Estate of William Ferguson Decd In a/c with George P Kelsee his Executor
1855
Nov 20 To cash paid John Allen for making coffin 8.00
" " " Danville Republicn for printing ad 1.00
1856
July 16 To balance due Exor as pr credit 9.00
Sep 28 By amt of sales of property due this day sold in}
accordance with Testators will } cr 900.32 1/2
Oct 15 To cash pd tax a/c 16.47
Nov. 20 By amt of sale of property due this day pr a/c }
of sales recorded in clks office } cr 1213.70

Dec 16 To " Jameson Corbin for surveying land 4.50
" " " " Daniel Coleman Jr for two days }
Services as auctioneer of Sale } 7.50
" " " " Clks tickets 7.18
1857
Jany 17 " " " Joseph E. Anderson Store a/c for 1855 4.14
Feb 10 " " " Dr. William Barkedale Medical a/c for1854 9.43
" " " " " Same Medical a/c for 1853 19.73
" 12 " " " Elizabeth B. Owen the amt: of her a/c 16.92
" " " " " Same the amt: of her a/c 40.88
" 27 " " " Nimrod Ferguson in full of bond }
and interest on same } 69.83
" " " " " James Ferguson the amt of his a/c 3.80
" " " " " Henry Shelton the amt of his a/c 1.75
" " " Interest on balance from July 16th 18
Sep 28 1856 .11
" " " 5 pr ct: comms: on $900.32 1/2 the amt. }
Sale due Sep 28th 1856. } 45.02
Forwarded 256.26
D The Estate of William Ferguson Decd In a/c with Principal & Interest

1857
Feb. 27 To amount brought over 256.26
" " " 5 pr ct comms. on $1213.70 the amt of sales due}
Nov. 20th 1856 60.68
" " Balance due Estate from Exor 1797.08 1/2

Book 22, p. 484: The Estate of William Ferguson deceased.
1857
April 21 To cash paid land tax 3.97
" " " Do paid tax a/c for 1855 7.93
May 15 " paid William G. Banks comm. for settling former a/c 2.25
May 28 Cash paid Levi Hall blacksmiths a/c for 1854 9.35
" " Cash paid Same his a/c for 1855 4.27
June 19 Cash paid Colly & Richardsons account 3.00
" " Cash paid Elizabeth Owen in full of the proceeds } 212.50
of 40 acres of land devised her by the will of Testator}
Aug. 17 Cash paid taxes for 1857 10.04
" " This much retained to pay expenses of this a/c 8.00
" " Balance due Estate 1555.63
1857 [total] 1797.08
Aug. 17 1/6 of $1535.63 to H. H. Ferguson 255.93
" " " " " to Billington Ferguson 255.93
Page 485 (Credits) . . . .
Page 485 ends 1857 Aug 17 By balance due Estate 1535.63

Page 486
1/6 of Do to Nancy Gardners children 255.93
1/6 of Do Jas Fergusons children 255.93
1/6 of Do Creed H. Ferguson 255.93
1/6 of Do Elizabeth B. Owen 255.93
for fraction .05
1555.63

1857 Do Henry H. Ferguson 1 Legatee of William Ferguson
June 18 To cash paid Legatee 263.40
.... [Continues with same sum paid to Billington Ferguson, Creed H. Ferguson, Elizabeth Owen]...
1857
June 19 To the children of Nancy Gardner Legatees of William
To cash paid Mary A. Cole formerly Mary A. Gardner 65.75
" " cash paid Jane C. Glassgow wife of Nacy Glasgow 65.75
" " cash paid Sarah E. Brightwell 65.75
" " Do paid Nancy S. Gardner 65.75
[total] 263.00
....
To the county court of Pittsl county--Your commissioner reports to the court that on the 20th day of July 1857 George P. Keesee Executor of William Ferguson exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he had received disbursed or become chargeable with as Executor aforesaid together with his vouchers for such disbursement from the date of his last settlement up to the said 20th day of July 1857. That the commissioner included the said Executor in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement which list was posted at the front door of the court house of said county on the first day of July court last and on the date of this report ten days having elapsed since the said account was mentioned in said list made up and completed the foregoing account of the said George P. Keesee as ... 		Ferguson, William (I22428)
 
7772 Will dated 8 Nov 1804, recorded 15 Dec 1806. Motley, Joseph (I213)
 
7773 Will of Ann Murray of the County of Amelia, dated 29 Sep 1797, proved 24 Apr 1800. In Amelia County VA Will Book 6, pp. 103-105.
Digital image at Ancestry.com - https://ancstry.me/2JDTMEE

son William
daughter Mary Davies
granddaughter Ann Bolling Buchanan now A. B. Cross
granddaughter Ann Coleman
granddaughters Mary Harrison Ann Coleman Ann Margaret Knox Ann Murray and Polly Davies [no commas]
granddaughter Ann Murray
debts due me by Edmund Harrison and others
granddaughter Susanna Ruffin wife of Theo:k Bland Ruffin
granddaughter Margaret Murray (under 18)
Exrs: son William Murray, Thomas Griffin Peachy
Wit: Edw Walford, Thomas (Daves ?), Susanna Baugh
Note: granddaughter Ann Murray not positively identified, but could perhaps be William's daughter (6ffa), not yet married. The Knox reference not identified.


Sources
Mentioned in the will of her father John Bolling, abstracted in "Ancestors and Descendants of John Rolfe", q.v, p. 22:106.
Bolling, Robert (1764): Memoir of the Bolling Family, ed. Thomas H. Wynne (1868), p. 4.

See also:
Robertson, Wyndham, and R. A. Brock. Pocahontas, Alias Matoaka, and Her Descendants: at Jamestown, Virginia, in April, 1614, with John Rolfe, Gentleman: Including the Names of Alfriend, Archer, Bentley, Bernard, Bland, Bolling, Branch, Cabell, Catlett, Cary, Dandridge, Dixon, Douglas, Duval, Eldridge, Ellett, Ferguson, Field, Fleming, Gay, Gordon, Griffin, Grayson, Harrison, Hubard, Lewis, Logan, Markham, Meade, McRae, Murray, Page, Poythress, Randolph, Robertson, Skipwith, Stanard, Tazewell, Walke, West, Whittle, and Others: with Biographical Sketches. J.W. Randolph & English, 1887 (see Space: Pocahontas and her Descendants), p. 32 (gen 4), p. 34, 35 (children), p. 59 (sketch).
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168917657/anne-murray
Morenus, David. The Real Pocahontas website, "Pocahontas Descendants" chart, 4f.
"The Ancestors and Descendants of John Rolfe", in The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 22, no. 1 (Jan 1914), p. 107.
Slaughter, Rev. Philip. History of Bristol Parish, 2nd edn, p. 199. Section contributed by a family member. He just calls her Anne ____, though it seems unlikely that he didn't know who she was. He also passes up another opportunity to make a Bolling/Pocahontas connection.
Pecquet du Bellet, Louise, Edward Jaquelin, Martha Cary Jaquelin. "Bolling Family", in Some Prominent Virginia Families. Lynchburg, Virginia: J.P. Bell Company. Vol. 4, pp. 304–314. Marriage to James Murray, page 306. 		Bolling, Anne (I33178)
 
7774 Will of Christopher Branch
20 June 1678 In the name of God Amen. The twentieth of June 1678. I Christopher Branch, of Kingsland, in the County of Henrico being in years and memory, praised be to God, do make this my Last Will and Testament as follows: Item. I give my body unto the Earth from whence it came and my Soul unto my Savior Jesus Christ, who has bought it with his most precious blood. Item. I give unto my son Thomas Branch my great copper kettle and a book called Ursinis Catucis and I do confirm the two hundred and forty acres of land that I have given him by deed gift formerly. Item. I give unto my grandson Christopher Branch all the land between the river and the long slash, beginning at Proctors Creek mouth, and run upward on the river to the pine tree that parts my land and my son Thomas, and from Proctors Creek at the lower end of long slash on the inside of the slash running upward to my son Thomas’ land unto him and his heirs male forever, provided that he shall help to build for his brother, Samuel Branch a house [with] four lengths of board every length to be five foot with help of the Negro and Job. If they live until Samuel be of ability to help and to seat it, and to help him to clear a cornfield sufficiently fenced to keep out hogs and cattle. Item. I give unto my grandson Samuel Branch all the land that lies between the long slash and the bottom called by the name Jacks Bottom, beginning at Proctors Creek and running upwards to my son Thomas’ land to him and his heirs male forever provided that he, with the help of Christopher and the Negro and Job, if it pleased God they live, do build Benjamin one house of four lengths of board every length of board to be five foot long, clear and fence him a cornfield so much as they do for Samuel, with his help when he shall be able to seat it. Item. I give unto my grandson Benjamin Branch all the land that lies between Jacks Bottom and Proctors Creek beginning at Proctors Creek and running upwards to my son Thomas’ land to him and his heirs male forever. It is my will that Christopher do give unto Samuel and Benjamin six locust posts and two elm posts a piece when they shall build them their dwelling houses if they can find none on their own ground. It is my will that any of these—Christopher, Samuel, or Benjamin—do die before they come to the age of one and twenty years then their land shall return to the next brother and the goods that they shall have out of my estate after my decease. It is my will that after my decease, my son Thomas shall pay unto Christopher the rent that shall be due unto his Majesty yearly for his two hundred and forty acres of land when it shall be demanded. Likewise, Mr. Gower, Samuel, and Benjamin when they shall seat their land. Item. It is my will that neither Samuel nor Benjamin go off the plantation but to live with Christopher and to have housing and ground and to work together until they be able to seat their own land unless they be willing to go off themselves. It is my will that my part of my Job’s labor, so long as he has to serve, shall go to maintain Samuel, Benjamin, and Sarah, and the half of the Negro’s labor go to maintain them. Item. It is my will that the cart way be not stopped up nor altered that now is to go into the woods for timber or for firewood but to have a clear passage. It is my will that William and John Branch shall have liberty to fish or fowl in the creeks or swamp. If Christopher shall refuse to help to build and clear for Samuel and Benjamin as I have set down in this my will, then he shall pay to Benjamin six hundred pounds of tobacco. Item: I give unto Thomas Jefferson one hogshead of tobacco of four hundred pounds weight whom I make with my grandson Christopher Branch my full and sole executors of this my last will and testament and I desire them to see my will truly performed, my debts and legacies being paid and burial discharged, all the rest of my estate I give unto my grandson Christopher Branch and Samuel and Benjamin and Sarah and Mary Branch, the wife of Thomas Jefferson to be equally divided among them. Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written. Christopher Branch Witnessed:
Abel Gower
Richard Ward 		Branch, Christopher Sr (I46770)
 
7775 Will of David Echols, 1853

I, David Echols of the County of Pittsylvania, State of Virginia, being of sound mind & disposing memory & calling to mind the uncertainty of human life do by these presents, on the 31st day of May, 1853, make this my Last Will &
Testament hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made.

1st I desire and direct my Executor hereinafter named immediately after my decease to pay all my just debts.

2nd I devise to my wife Nancy Echols one negro woman Jane and her increase if any. One negro boy Bob. One negro woman Eady. One horse all my stock of cattle, hogs, sheep, house hold & kitchen furniture, plantation utensils. Stock of provisions of every description, including whatever may be due to me from William A. Anthony for rent. Also three hundred dollars in cash to her and her heirs forever.

3rd I devise to my daughter, Sarah Anthony, the wife of William A. Anthony the sum of Four hundred and sixty one dollars and eighty five cents to be paid to her out of the money due to me at my death from William A. Anthony on account of a tract of land sold him to the said Sarah Anthony and her heirs forever.

4th I devise to my daughter Susan S. Scates the wife of Grief D. Scates the sum of nine hundred and seventeen dollars and seven cents to be paid to her out of the money due to me at my death from William A. Anthony on account of a tract of land sold him to the said Susan S. Scates and her heirs forever.

I devise to Coalman P. Bennett in trust for my daughter Levina Heurt the wife of Robert S. Heurt one negro girl Phillis and her increase if any during the life of my said daughter Levina and at her death I devise the girl to Susan Heurt. Daughter of Robert S. & Levina Heurt the negro girl Phillis and her increase to the said Susan Heurt and her heirs forever.

7th I devise to my grand son William J. Echols the sum of one thousand dollars, to be paid to him by my Executor hereinafter named upon his arriving at the age of twenty one years together with the interest that may accrue on the same from the time of my death. Also one negro boy Jack to be delivered to him by my executor hereinafter named upon my said grand son arriving at the age of twenty one years together with whatever his the said the said boys hires may be from the time of my death - in the event my said grand son William J. Echols should die before he arrives at the age of twenty one years or the legacy aforesaid is paid over & delivered to him then I devise the legacy contained in this seventh clause shall be equally divided between Coalman Echols, Moses Echols, Obadiah Echols, Sarah Anthony, Susan S. Scates, Coalman D. Bennett trustee for Levina Heurt the interest of the said Levina Heurt to be paid to her annually in the event any right or interest should accrue to her under this seventh clause and at her death to be paid to the heirs of her body.

8th I devise to my cousin Moses Hubbard of Franklin County thirty dollars a year to be paid to him annually during his life by my Executor hereinafter named - five hundred dollars to be retained by my Executor in his hands during the life of Moses Hubbard - the annual interest to be applied to the legacy aforesaid.

9th I devise to Coalman Echols, Moses Echols, Obadiah Echols, Sarah Anthony, Susan S. Scates, Coalman D. Bennett, trustee for Levina Heurt an equal amount of the balance of the money that may be due me at my death - including the five hundred dollars imbraced in the 8th clause of this my will after the decease of Moses Hubbard aforesaid - The annual interest held by Coalman D. Bennett in trust for Levina Heurt to be paid to her annually during her life and at her death that portion to be equally divided between the heirs of her body.

Lastly, I appoint Coalman D. Bennett Executor of this my will in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the day and year aforesaid.

Signed sealed & delivered in presence of
Wm Rison David Echols
Jesse C. Carter (his mark) seal
James P. Johnson

At a court held for the County of Pittsylvania on the 20th day of March, 1854. This last will and testament of David Echols was proved by William Rison and Jesse C. Carter two subscribing witnesses to be the act of the Testator and was ordered to be recorded.
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David Echols & Diana Tribble - 29 May 1802 (MR 1, p51) (James Tribble, father. Bond: David Echols & Peter Tribble)

VIRGINIA DEEDS
Pittsylvania Co., VA
(Bk 13, p.11) 21 June 1802 - James Allen & Rebekah his wf to Moses Echols of Halifax Co. for £225 - 225 A. in Pitt. Co. adj. lands of Echols, Jiles, Ridles, Lipford & Owens.
(S) James (X) Allen, Rebekah (x) Allen
Wit: H Landrum, Wm Williams, David Echols.
Proved 21 Jun 1802 by Allen as his deed. Rebekah relinq. her dower.
(Bk 13, p.396) 19 Sep 1803 - Moses Eckhols of Hallifax to David Eckhols of Pitt. Co. for £225 - 225 A. on Banister River & Bareskin Creek, being the land James Allen deeded to Moses Eckhols and adj. land where David Eckhols now lives which did belong to John Pigg, dec´d, and by lands of Anthony P. Leapford & others. (S) Moses Echols.
Wit: Benjamin Riddle, George Giles, Joseph Hutchison Proved 19 Sep 1803 by the 3 witnesses.
Halifax Co., VA
(Bk 21, p.689) 29 Feb 1808 - Moses Echols & Elizabeth his wf; Elijah Lacey & Tabitha his wf; Bailey Street & Mary his wf; Paul Street & Rhoda his wf; and Sarah Echols, all of Halifax Co. and David Echols & Dianor his wf; and Drucilla Echols of Pittsyivania Co., all in Virginia, to Isaac Tynes for $60.- 60 A. adj. Isaac Tynes, Wm Tynes, Eliz. Barnes & Henry Barnes.
Signed: Moses Echols, Elizabeth Echols, Elijah Lacey, Tabitha (x) Lacey, Bailey Street, Mary (X) Street, Paul Street, Rhoda Street, Sarah (E) Echols, David Echols.
(Bk 16, p.433) 13 Mar 1809 - Drucilla Echols, Sarah Echols, Bailey Street & Polly his wf, Elijah Lacy & Tabitha his wf Moses Echols & Elizabeth his wf, Paul Street & Rhodah his wf of Halifax Co., Virginia, as heirs of Joseph Echols, dec'd of Halifax Co., to David Echols of Pitt. Co. for £ 125 - 365 A. on Bear Skin Creek adj. David Owen -- formerly James Allen´s but now property of sd Echols -- George Giles -- Thomas Carter -- John Giles -- Walter Lamb -- Abram Parris's land which Joseph Echols, dec'd purchased of John Hubbard, dec´d.
(Signed) Sarah (x) Echols, Bailey Street, Mary (x) Street, Elijah Lacy, Tabitha (X) Lacy, Moses Echols, Elizabeth Echols, Paul Street, Rhoda Street.
Wit: Joseph Echols, John Hix, Moses Echols.
(Bk 16, p.458) 26 Feb 1809 - Drucilla Echols, Sarah Echols, Bailey Street & Mary his wf, David Echols & Deanna his wf, Elijah Lacy & Tabitha his wf, Moses Echols & Elizabeth his wf, Paul Street & Rhoda his wf, Heirs of Joseph Echols, late of Pitt. Co., dec´d, to William Tunstall for £205 - 157 A. whereon Joseph Echols, Sr. died, lying in Pitt. Co. on S. side of Banister River commonly called the Stone House, it being the land conveyed to Joseph Echols, Sr., by John Short.
(Signed): Sarah (x) Echols, David Echols, Dinah Echols, Elijah Lacy, Tabitha (X) Lacy, Moses Echols, Elizabeth (X) Echols, Paul Street, Rhoda Street. (Three spaces Left unsigned)
Same Justices appointed to get relinq. of dower. Note states:
"Polly Street refuses." "Examined taken out" Recorded 18 Sep.
(Bk 17, p.335) 3 May 1811 - George Hardy of Barren Co., KY to David Echols of Pitt. Co. for £261, 4s - 237 A. on both sides of Stewarts Creek & adj. Smith & also Bethenay Haynes.
Wit: Jeduthun ? Carter, William Nelson, Williamson Carter.
Proved 15 July 1811 by the 3 wits. (S) George Herdeay
(Bk 18, p.127) 16 Nov 1812 - Barnett Burnett & Elizabeth his wife to David Echols for $482 - 231 A. on Banister River adj. David Owens, Abner Short & William Elliott.
Wit: none (S) Barnett Burnett, Elizabeth Barnett.
At a court 16 Nov 1812, Elizabeth relinq. her dower.
(Bk 18, p.128) 17 Nov 1812 - Thomas Burnett & Elizabeth his wf to David Echols for $200 70 A. on Banister River & Polecat Cr. adj. Hutchings.
(S) Thomas Burnett, Elizabeth B. Barnett.
Ackn. by Burnett to be his deed, 16 Nov 1812.
(Bk 19, p.55) 28 Dec 1814 - David Echols & Dinah his wf to Wm Robinson of Campbell Co., VA, for £190 - 231 A. on Banister River adj. David Owens, Abner Short & William Elliott.
(s) David Echols, Dianah Echols, Ackn 27 Dec 1814 by David Echols to be his deed.
(Bk 19, p.88) No date Jennings Thompson & Elizabeth his wf to David Echols for £100 - 224 A. on Sandy Creek, adj. Smith, & Shelton. (S) Jennings Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson. At a court 20 Feb 1815, this deed ackn. by Jennings Thompson.
(Bk 22, p.86) 4 Jan 1817 - Philip Penn & Louisa his wf to David Echols for $1600 - 2 tracts, one of 169 A. assigned to James Warren Briscoe from Estate of John Briscoe, dec´d & sold to Philip Penn; the other tract of 151 A. was assigned to Louisa Briscoe who married Philip Penn. (s) Philip Penn, Louisa Penn.
Wit: Jesse Leftwich, R. Harrison, Joseph Morton, George Briscoe, John Briscoe.
Jesse Leftwich & Robert Harrison, J.P. 's, certify that Philip & Louisa ackn the deed, and Louisa relinq. her dower.
(Bk 20, p.307) 17 Feb 1817 - John Hutchings & Anna B. his wf to David Echols for $947 - 149 A. on Bannister River & Bareskin Creek. (S) Jno Hutchings, A. B. Hutchinss.
Wit: Oba Owin, William Chaplin, Jesse Walton, Jr.
2 J.P.'s, inc. Moses Hutchings, obtained relin of dower from Anna B.
(Bk 20, p. 448) 28 Apr 1817 - George Briscoe to David Echols for 200 dollars - 209 A. adj. lands of John Briscoe, dec'd. & crossing the E. fork of Cascade Creek. (S) George Briscoe.
Wit: Edward H. Carter, Jesse Carter, Joseph Furguson, Jr., Dan'l Dunbar.
(Bk 21. p.257) 16 Jan 1818 David Echols & Dinah his wf to William Blair for $200 - 224 A. on both sides of S. fork of Sandy Creek adj. Shelton & Smith.
(S) David Echols, Dinah Echols.
We, Richard Johnson & Wm S. Clark, magistrates, certify that Dianah Echols, wf of David, relinq. her dower.
(Bk 21, p.306) 16 Jan 1818 - We, Richard Johnson & William S. Clark, magistrates, certify that Dianah Eckols, wf of David Echols, relinq. her dower to deed to Wm. Robertson (Bk 19, p55)
(Bk 21, p450) 18 Jan 1818 - Allen Chandler & Frances his wf to David Echols for £100 - 100 A. beginning in the fork of Bearskin Cr. on Banister River, adj. Echols corner on E. side of Bearskin. (S) Allen Chandler, Frances Chandler. Note in margin of page: For relinq. see Bk 1827, p.38)
(Bk 22, p.264) 4 May 1819 - Bartlett Bennett, Reuben Hopkins, Trustee to David Echols. Bartlett is indebted to David for $300 & mortgages Lot #9 in town of Competition, Pitt. Co., wh he bought from Augustine H. Carter.
(Bk 23, p.1) 18 Oct 1819 - James W. Briscoe, of Maury Co., TN, to David Echols for $845 - 169 A. in Pitt. Co. on Mountain Run Creek adj. the lot assigned to the widow of John Briscoe, dec´d. as her dower. (S) Jas W. Briscoe.
Maury Co. TN: Certified by Joseph B. Porter, Clerk of Court, and. Pleasant Nelson, Registrar.
(Bk 23, p.26) 26 Nov 1819 - David Echols & Diana his wf to Nath´l W. Henry for $5200 - 169 A. assigned to James Warren Briscoe & 151 A. assigned to Louisa Briscoe who m. Philip Penn, and both sold to David Echols.
(s) David Echols, Dianah Echols
Richard Johnson & Wm S. Clark certify that Diana, wf of David Echols, relinq. her dower
(Bk 23, p.381) 16 Oct 1820 - David Echols & Diana his wf to John Owen for $350 - 70 A. on Banister River and in the fork of Pole Cat Creek, adj. Aden Gray & Hutchings.
(s) David Echols.
(Bk 27, p.111) 13 Jan 1825 David Echols to Smith Fulton for $100 - 39 A. on Stewart´s Cr. being part of land David purchased of George Hardy. (S) David Echols
(Bk 28, p.243) 4 Sep 1826 - David Echols & Dinah his wf to Wm C. Edwards for $1602 - 267 A. on Stewart´s Creek, being part of tract David purchased of George Hardy.
(S) David Echols, Dinah (X) Echols Ackn. before James Soyars & Jas Lanier, J.P.?s. Dinah relinq. her dower.
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~evekinn/Crews_1.html
**Caa - Crews, Peter
1780 - grantee, Catawba Creek, Halifax Co
Oct, 1780. Halifax deed from Joshua Echols to Peter of Lunenburg Co, 1000 £ for 100 acres, Catawba Creek land. Land is bounded by Peter Royster, contains about 100 acres. Witnesses: Francis Moore Petty, William Martin, Adam Chisholm, Joseph Mullins, Abraham Eckhols, Joshua Dean.
**Cac - Crews, John
1781 - grantee, Halifax Co
Hal DB 12. Page 146. May 18, 1781, from John Drinkard of Hal to John Crews of Lun, 200 acres on both sides of Bates branch, and bounded by North, John Hill. Witnesses were Francis Petty, William Bates, Joseph Petty, Henry Bass, Peter (X his mark) Crews, Francis Petty, Harbin Petty.
**Cbc - Crews, Joseph
1770 - grantor, Charlotte Co
Charlotte Co DB 2, p. 330. From William Crews and Joseph Crews of Cornwall Parish, Charlotte Co, to William Petty of same, for 28 lbs, 200 acres on the branches of Wallaces Creek. Said land, bounded by Morton's line, was purchased from John Crisp by William and Joseph Crews by 2 deeds recorded in Lunenburg Co. No witnesses. Right of dower relinquished by Ruth, wife of William Crews, and Sarah, wife of Joseph Crews.
**Cbc - Crews, Joseph
1792 - Halifax grantor
Halifax Deed Book 15 p. 279. Feb 27, 1792 from Joseph Crew (Crews) of Hal. Co, to John Bostick of Hal. Co, 198 acres on the branches of Childrys Creek, it being the land whereon sd Crews now lives, and is part of a greater tract of land of 395 acres which was granted to Daniel Mitchel on Dec 1, 1780 by patent, and is bounded by said Bostick, John Tribble, Snake Horse Branch. Witnesses were John Addams, Benjamin Hubbard, and Nathaniel Francis.
**Cbc - Crews, Joseph
1788 - Halifax grantee
Halifax DB 15, p, 208. Sep 18, 1788 from Daniel Mitchel of Campbell County, to Joseph Crew (Crews) of Halifax Co, for 15 £, 198 acres in Halifax, bounded by John Adams, John Bostick, Snake horn Creek, Treble. Witnesses were D. Pettey, H. Echoles, John Bostick, Byrd Pruitt, John Adams. This deed was proved on April 28, 1789, by the affirmation (Quakers affirm) of one witness and the oath of another witness, and ordered to be certified. Ordered to be recorded on Oct 24, 1791 after another witness gave his oath. (Which witnesses gave oaths and which affirmed was not stated).
GRANTOR INDEX for DEED BOOKS 33-80:
GRANTEE INDEX for DEED BOOKS 31-92
34-323 15 Jan 1833 David & wf Dianah Echols to Clement Pigg.
37- 4 20 Oct 1834 David & wf Dianah to James Blair.
37-280 16 Mar 1835 David Echols fr John Walker Pigg.
37-512 17 Aug 1835 Dinah Echols - Relinq. of Dower.
39-428 13 Apr 1837 David & wf Dianah to Obadiah Echols - Gift.
46-275 20 Sep 1842 David Echols to William Echols, Tr. al.
47-360 18 Jul 1843 David Echols to Grief D. Scates - Gift.
48-338 24 May 1844 David & wf Dianah to Grief D. Scates.
49-250 7 Jun 1845 David & Coleman, Tr. fr John .Prewett, Tr.
49-273 14 Jun 1845 David & Coleman fr Robert S. Hurt, Tr.
50- 87 17 Jun 1846 David & Coleman fr Robert S. Hurt, Tr.
50-114 20 Jul 1846 David Echols fr Samuel Tompkins Est.
50-154 19 Aug 1846 David & wf Dianah to Frederick Dickson.
50-493 25 Jun 1847 David & Coleman fr Robert S. Hurt, Tr.
51-257 17 Jun 1848 David & Coleman fr Robert S. Hurt, Tr.
51-377 19 Dec 1848 David Echols to Coalman D. Bennett, Tr./al.
52-156 28 Jan 1850 David Echols to Obadiah Echols.
53- 69 1 Mar 1851 David & Nancy, wf, to Wm A. Anthony.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/pittsylvania/cemeteries/echols-fackler.txt
david echols, b.1/27/1776 - d. 2/18/1851
dinah echols, ( wife of david echols), b.1/11/1784 - d.5/12/1848
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Posted by: Kelly McClendon Date: November 19, 2001 at 10:53:17
In Reply to: Re: Dianah Tribble (1779) by Hugh Evans of 893
I have that Dinah Tribble was the daughter of James Tribble and ? (perhaps a Collins*). Her father married (2) Nancy (Spurbanks?) on Apr 17, 1802 in Halifax Co, VA. Dinah's siblings were:
1. Tabitha Tribble - married (1) Thomas Word; (2) Richard Horn (I have more information of this branch)
2. Isaac Tribble
3. Ann Tribble
4. Mary "Polly" Tribble - married Glennis Blankenship
* I have an old letter from a distant relative that indicates that Tabitha had said her Mother was a "Collins".
I haven't been able to find out if this is correct or not.
Kelly
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Posted by: Keith Rozendal Date: November 20, 2001
In Reply to: Re: Dianah Tribble (1779) by Kelly McClendon of 893
Hugh Malone discovered Wilson Co., TN Chancery Bk 1, pp 281-287, Owen vs. Tribble. This suit identifies the sisters and brother of Dinah Tribble (m. David Echols) as: Tabitha (m. Richard Horn), Sarah (m. Henry Street), Ann, Mary (m. Glennis Blankenship), and Isaiah. Also identified were half-sisters Fanny (m. John T. Davis) and Lucy.
Dinah and her sisters and brother were children of James Tribble and his first wife, name unknown. The half-sisters were the children of James Tribble and Nancy Spurbanks. Tabitha did marry first, Thomas Ward. 		Echols, David (I176)
 
7776 Will of Edmund Scott
Page 116 Name: Edmund Scott, Sen. Location: Waterbury
Invt. œ10-12-16. Taken 16 April, 1691, by Abraham Andrews & Thomas Judd. Invt. in Farmington, œ17-11-06, which is in the Hands of Widow Porter, was taken by John Lee & John Orton. The children of the Deceased Edmund Scott are: Joseph, Edmon, Samuel, George, Jonathan, David, Robert, Elizabeth & Hannah.
Will in the Form of a Deed of Gift, dated 11 June, 1690: This present Writing witnesseth, that I Edmund Scott sen. of Waterbury, in the County of Hartford & Colony of Connecticut, for Good & Lawfull reasons mee moving thereunto, have given, & by these presents doe give, grant, bequeath, bestow upon, alienate and pass over unto my well beloved children as followeth: I give to my son Joseph Scott 20 acres of Land in the West Swamp in Farmington. I give to my son Edmund Scott, besides what I have formerly given him, my Lott in the Neck which adjoins Daniel Porter North & John Brunson South, in Waterbury. I give to Samuel my son, and my son Jonathan Scott, my whole Right & Title in Farmington of Houseing, Barn, Homelotts, Orchards, Meadows and Uplands, with the whole Rights belonging thereunto, both of Lands already divided or undivided, excepting what I have heretofore mentioned as given to my son Joseph, and 2 Divisions of Land in the East Division of Farmington Bounds, butting on Wethersfield Bounds & Hartford Bounds. The Division on the North side of the Path that leads to Hartford I give to my daughter Elizabeth Davis, and after her death to her son John Davis, to him & to his heirs forever. The South Division, that is, south from Hartford Path butting on Wethersfield Bounds, I give to my daughter Hannah Brunson and to her heirs forever. I give to my sons, George Scott, David Scott & Robert Scott, my whole Right and Title in the Township of Waterbury, both of Houseing, Barn, Homelott, 3-Acre Lott, all my Meadows & Upland, divided or undivided, belonging to me, with all the Rights thereunto belonging, except what I have herein given to my son Edmund Scott. I give to my son George Scott, Jonathan Scott, David Scott & Robert Scott, all my Moveable Estate, quick and Dead, both of Stock & Moveables. I the abovesd. Edmund Scott sen. doe by these presents freely, fully and forever remit, release & surrender all my Right, Title, Claim & Interest in all the Premises herein mentioned, to these my Children, to have and to hold from the day of the date hereof forever, & deliver into possession of these my Children, their Executors, Administrators or Assigns, not to make alienation or Sale of any Lands during my Natural life without my Consent, that is, of any of the Lands herein specified. As Witness my Hand.
Witness: Thomas Judd sen., Thomas Judd Jr.
Edmund X Scott sen. Ls.
Acknowledged this 12th of June, 1690, before
Thomas Judd, Commissioner.Court Record, Page 32--3 September, 1691: Invt. Exhibited. The Estate is ordered to be distributed amongst the Children: To the Eldest brother a double portion, œ3-10-00, and to the rest of the Children œ1-15-00.

Collection of probate records from Hartford District, Connecticut between 1635 and 1650 		Scott, Edward (Edmond) (I29371)
 
7777 Will of Francis LUCK (excerpted): Deeds & Wills Bk. 11, p.126, Pittsylvania Co, VA.Francis LUCK - - - Sarah LUCKSons: John LUCK, Nathanial LUCK, Richard Hubbard LUCK
Daughters: Joyce, Rhoda, Betty, Sarah, Ann Deadman, & Catey Evans LUCK;
Granddaughter: Mary LUCK

Sarah LUCK (wife) and John LUCK (son) listed as Executors. The Will was presented in Court on July 17, 1781, by Sarah LUCK. Witnesses to the Will were listed as Nathaniel HENDRICK, Joel HURT, and Will LONDON.

The same Will was presented again in Court on Dec. 16, 1799, on the motion of John LUCK, Executor. John LUCK took the oath as Executor and entered into bond of 500 pounds with William PEMBERTON and Benjamin GORING as Securities. Certificate of probate was granted.

The Will

I lend my wife, Sarah LUCK, all Estate, both real and personal during natural life or widowhood. At her death or marriage, I desire that my whole estate both real and personal be sold to best advantage and money from such
sale be equally divided amongst my children, To Wit: John LUCK, Nathaniel LUCK, Richard Hubbard LUCK, Joyce, Rhoda, Betty, Sarah, Ann Deadman & Catey Evans LUCK, and my granddaughter, Mary LUCK, shall have an equal share with my
children.

My will is that if any of my sons should died before they are twenty-one, then his or their part shall be for the surviving son or sons.

My will is that if any of my daughters die before marriage or eighteen years of age, then her part or their parts be for the surviving daughters.

If my granddaughter should die before eighteen years of age or marries, her share to be for my son, Richard Hubbard LUCK.

Wife, Sarah LUCK, and son, John LUCK, Executors.

Witnesses:
Francis LUCK L.S.
Nathaniel HENDRICK
Joel HURT
Will LONDON

This will was presented in Court July 17, 1781, by Sarah LUCK, Executor therein named and proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses. Certificate is granted for her obtaining a probate thereof.

At another Court held for said County Dec. 16, 1799, the foregoing will of Francis LUCK dec'd was again presented in the court, and on the motion of John LUCK, Executor, therein named took the oath prescribed and entered into bond for 500 pounds with William PEMBERTON and Benjamin GORING his Securities, and Certificate is granted him for probate thereof. 		Luck, Francis (I25006)
 
7778 Will of George W. CLEMENT, dated 15 Oct 1863
Pittsylvania County, VA, Will Book 3, page 1
Transcript by Richard W. Kesler, 11 October 1999, posted here by permission


In the name of God Amen I George W. Clement of the County of Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament.
1st. I will the payment and discharge of all my just & lawful debts together with my burial expenses.
2nd, I have advanced to my son John S. Clement decd in monies negroes Etc. the value of & [illegible] I release the estate of said John S. Clement from any liability on account of the bonds which I hold against said decedent they being ind e above advance.
3rd. I have given to Porlina A. Moor a grandaughter a negro boy Arch the value of $700 which said gift is consideration of the tract of land sold by me which said land or the proceeds I intended for the children of said John S. Clement.
4th. I have advanced to James Clement son of the late John S. Clement one hundred dollars in money.
5th. I will to Stella A. Johnson one negro girl Mary valued at $700.
6th. I have advanced to my son Geo. W. Clement in sundra things at different times the value of $4598. The bonds I hold against him I hereby release him from the payment of all of them.
7th. I have advanced to son Ralph A. Clement including three negroes cash at different times & also including old bonds which I release his estate from paying. I also surveyed to said Ralph A. Clement a tract of land etc. on which his widw es. This tract I now will to my grand daughter Martha Washington Clement the tract containing 443 acres. Out of this Bettie A. Clement is to have dower during her life, which said tract is valued at $3500 of which sum Ralph A. Clement has paid me $2000.
8th. I will to my grand daughter Martha W. Clement daughter of R. A. Clement the balance of said tract mentioned in the seventh clause lying on the north side of Snow Creek and supposed to contain 130 or 150 acres. This land is valued at $5nd must be accounted for unless however the provisions of this should make my daughter equal to the advances to my son Ralph A. Clement & in that event this last lot of land I give without charge. 9th. I have advanced to Charles J. Clement in slaves money land etc. the value of $6685.00. Said Charles is hereby released from the payment of any bonds which I hold against him. The tract of land included in the above advance is known as my old home in Franklin County containing by recent survey 610 acres less one half an acre which I reserve for Grave Yard.
10th. I will to my wife Sally Clement and her four children the whole of the tract of land upon which I now reside lying on the waters of Turkey Cock Creek in the counties of Pittsyvania and Henry containing by recent estimation 3200 acresf said tract belonging to my wife during her life the balance to be equally divided between her children Benjamin T. Henry K. Juriah O. and Stephen F. Clement. If any of said aforesaid die before arriving at the age of twenty one years or die without heirs then said decedents interest in the land above mentioned will belong to the surviving children or my said wife Sally Clement.
11th. I have advanced to my daughter Porlina A. Carter in slaves money & other sundras the value of $2193.35.
12th. I have advanced to my daughter Sarah E. Clement in money negroes etc. the value of $2657.05
13th. I have advanced to my daughter Stella J. Julian in money slaves etc. the value of $2575.00 the slaves however embraced in this advance I directed one third of them to my said daughter and the other two thirds to be divided equally n ildren by her first husband.
14th. I will to my four youngest children Benjamin T. Henry K. Juriah O. and Stephen F. the following named slaves to wit Big Tom Clary Cornelia Pocahontas John Jeff Henrietta Nelley Bob Sam White Nance Gustine & Homer valued at $7000.00s to be equally divid(ed) between the four children mentioned in this clause provided however if any of said children die without heirs the interest of such decedents shall be given to the surviving children of my wife Sally Clement.
15th. I will to Charles J. Clement one negro man Stephen & one negro woman Gelisha as debt on the estate of James R. Clement amounting to $1000.00 it being an amount which said James R. Clement collected for a negro of mine named Patience son Finney. Also any other bond which I hold against the estate of said James R. Clement to be held by said Charles J. Clement in trust for the benefit of Lelia Maud daughter of James R. Clement provided however if said Lelia Maud Clement should die a minor then said trustee shall sell and equally divide the proceeds between my children by my first wife provided further that if my said son Charles J. Clement shall refuse to act as trustee aforesaid then I nominate my son Benjamin T. Clement and if neither will act as said trustee I further nominate Henry K. Clement in their stead.
16th. I will to my son Charles J. Clement a negro woman Isabella valued at $500.00.
17th. I will to my three daughters by my first wife Viz. Stella J. Julian Porlina A. Carter & Sarah E. Clement the following slaves to wit Rubin Gabril Kllis Sam Dock Austine Granuello Cloe Caroline Judy Amelia Mariah Amanda Clara Anne ane to be divid(ed) as near equal between said daughters as practicable share & share alike.
18th. I have in my possession the following slaves my wife's dower in the first husband's estate names of slaves to wit Henry Siciline Tom Bob Joe John Lewis Madison Vincent Quincy Floyd Lucious John Caty Eveline Milly Julia Elizabeth Kimbilda Laura Rebecca Ella Fanney Susan Angeline Malissa Roberta Anne [illegible] Charlotte Frances and Victoria the foregoing negroes thirty four in number loaned to my wife Sally Clement during her life & at her death to go back to the distributees of the late Samuel Cook.
19th. I will that my Executrix and Executors herein after named as soon as practible after my death proceed to sell at auction on such credit as they may think best the following tracts of land to wit one tract adjoining the land given ms J. Clement in the county of Franklin and containing by recent survey 481 acres the other tract being in the county of Pittsylvania on the south bank of Snow Creek and adjoining the land willed by me to Martha Washingtron Clement in the seventh clause of this will said tract containing near 500 acres by estimation and when the proceeds of the sale of such land is collected I will it distributed as follows to my grandson James Clement son of Jno. the sum of $700 to my grand daughter Lelia Maud Clement daughter of James the sum of $500 to go into the hands of the trustees mentioned in the 15th. clause of this will and subject to the same distribution in case of the death of said minor as the the other property mentioned in the said 15th. clause. The balance of the money arising from the sale of the two tracts of land aforesaid I will to be divided between my three daughters by my first wife to wit Porlina A. Carter Stella J. Julian and Sarah E. Clement so as to make them as near equal [illegible] taking into consideration their advances heretofore made.
20th. I will the balance of my estate not hereinbefore disposed of to my wife Sally Clement and her four children to wit Benjamin T. Henry K Juriah O. and Stephen F. Clement including house hold furniture & kitchen furniture Etc. cattle mup both at home and in Franklin. Also waggons & all other plantation tools together with the provisions on hand and crops also any money on hand at my death.
21st. I will in case of the death of any of my first wife's children before distribution is made under this will that their interest in the proerty herein bequeath(ed) shall go to the surviving children of my said first wife. Also if any ofife's children should die before distribution is made under this will said decedent interest then shall go to the survivors of said last wife Sally Clement.
22nd. I will that the 14th. 17th. and 18th. clauses of this will be so construed as to give the increase in slaves mentioned in each clause to the distributees therein mentioned in each clause.
23rd. I appoint my wife Sally Clement Executrix and my sons Benjamin T. & Henry K. Clement Executirs of this my will and particularily request that no security be required of them as such or of either of them in the event of notification oh the other. I desire that there be no inventory or appraisement of my estate. Given under my hand this 15th. day of October 1863.

George W. Clement (Signed)

At the county court held for the county of Pittsylvania on the 16th. day of December 1867 the last will and testament of George W. Clement Senr Decd was proved by John F. Pedigo and Wm. F. Gardner two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and it is ordered that the said will be recorded and Sally Clement the Executrix refusing to qualify, on the motion of Benjamin T. Clement & Henry C. Clement the Executors who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of sixteen thousand dollars conditioned according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate of said will in due form the testator requesting the court not to require security of the said Executors.

Teste- S. Scruggs Clk. (Signed)
 		Clement, George Washington (I14382)
 
7779 WILL OF GEORGE WILLSON

In the Name of God Amen the Seventh Day of February in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and fifty three, I George Willson of Chesterfield County being in Perfect Memory do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.---

First I commend my Soul to God my Maker hoping through the merits of Jesus Christ to be made Partaker of Life Everlasting and my Body to the Earth to be Buried in Such Decent manner as my Executors hereinafter mentioned shall think Proper as to worldly Estate. I desire the same may be bestowed and Employed in the manner and form following. Viz. First after my Debts are paid and Discharged..---

Item I give and bequeath unto my son George Willson all the Land I now Live on and all the Land I Purchased of my Nephew John Willson to him and his Heirs forever. I also give to my said son George Willson Four Negroes named Robin, Dick, Judah and Doll to him and his Heirs forever.---

Item I give to my son Daniel Willson and his Heirs forever one hundred and fifty acres of land on Smachs Creek beginning at my Corner on the said Creek--joyning Towns(?) so down the Creek for the Quantity. I also give my said son, Daniel Willson my looking glass. I also give my said son Daniel Willson a negro wench called Luca and all her Increase to him and his Heirs forever.---

Item I give and bequeath to my Grandson George Rowlet and his Heirs forever One hundred and sixteen acres of Land in Amelia County lying on both sides of the Wolf Branch.---

Item I give to my Grandson Geo. Patram and his Heirs forever one hundred and sixteen acres of Land lying in Amelia County on the West Side of Smachs Creek between the Lines of George Rowlett and Abraham Green.-

Item I give and bequeath to my Grandson Gardner Vaden and his Heirs forever One hundred acres of Land being the lower half of a Tract of Two hundred acres which I Purchased of my Brother Henry Willson Situate Lying and being in Chesterfield County at a place call'd Second Branch of Swift Creek.---

Item I give and bequeath to my Grandson Daniel Vadin and his Heirs forever the other Hundred acres of Land of the aforesaid Tract of Two hundred acres.---

Item I give to my grandson John Willson Two hundred and seventeen acres in Amelia County more or less which is below my son Daniel's Land to him and his Heirs forever.---

Item I give to my Daughter Francis Vaden one Negro wench called Frank with all her increase to her & her Heirs forever.---

Item I give to my Daughter Judah Patram Five shillings Current money.---

Item I give to my Daughter Phebe Rowlett One Negro wench called Dilsy and her increase to her and her Heirs forever.---

Item I give my Granddaughter Eliz. Patram one Cow and Calf. I also give her my Bed and Furniture that I Lye in to her and her Heirs forever.---

Item I give to my Grandson John Willson and his Heirs forever one Negro Wench call'd Pegy when he comes of age but my Desire is the first child she brings shall belong to my grandson George Willson and his Heirs forever.---

Item I give all the Rest of my Estate to my son George Willson and its my Desire my Estate be not Appraised. Lastly I Constitute, Nominate and Appoint my two Sons George Willson and Daniel whole and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby Revoak, Disannul and make Void all other and former Wills by me heretofore at any time whether by voice or writing.

In Witness whereof I have here unto have set my hand and affixed my Seal Day and Year above written. Signed Seal'd also his Published & Declar'd in Geo. Willson Presences of mark

Title: Chesterfield Co., Virginia, Court RecordsRepository:
Media: OtherText: Will of George Willson dated February 7, 1753 		Wilson, Frances (I38715)
 
7780 Will of Henry Awbrey

August 1, 1694 , Old Rappahanock, Essex County, Virginia

(Old) Rappahannock/Essex Co., VA
WILL OF HENRY AWBREY
"In the name of God, Amen. I, Henry Awbrey of ye County of Essex in Virginia. Gentlemen, being sick and weake in body but sound and perfect memory, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this Transitory life, and that all flesh must yield unto death when it shall please God to call, doe make, Constitute, and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner for me following. "First, I give and bequeath my Soule to God that gave it, in sure and Certaine hope of a joyful resurrection at the last dy, and my body to the Earth from whence it came, to be decently interred after my decease and for what Tangible Estate it hath pleased God to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath as followeth:

"..give and bequeath unto my loveing Wife Mary Awbrey the Plantation whereon I now live with all the Orchards, buildings, improvements, and all the land belonging to it. She not clearing nor tending any ground beyond the Church Road which now is during her natuall life, and after her decease I give and bequeath the said lands with all improvements whatsoever unto my loveing Son Richard Awbrey and his heirs foe Ever.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Awbrey seven hundred Acres of land more,Scituate on Hodgkin's Creeke, being part of that dividend of Land whereon he now liveth and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten for Ever, my wife not to Claime any thirds of the Same.

Item, I give unto Francis Awbrey, the youngest Son of my Brother Jon. Awbrey, dec'd, two hundred acres of Land being a part of a tract of four hundred Acres of Land Scituate as aforesaid purchased by me of Coll. Hill and to his heirs for Ever.

Item, ye other two hundred acres of Land Scituate as aforesaid I give and bequeath unto Katherine Long, Daughter of Alice Long (att Sheppey?) dec'd, to her and her heirs for Ever.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Awbrey on negro man called Sam, one negro woman called Kate, one negro boy called Robin, one negro boy called Nero, one Negro boy called Zobey, to him and the heirs lawfully begotten of his body for Ever.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my Loveing Wife Mary Awbrey five Negros called by the names of Price, Nanny, Will, Joons (?), and Jamy, likewise I give and bequeath to my wife one Silver Tankard and three horses Calld by the names of Thourogood, Smoakes, and Mush, with ye Cart and wheeles, and harness belonging to the Same, likewise I will and bequeath to my wife one halfe of all my Cattle in quantity and quality.

Item, I give to my wife one Servt. Woman called Martha.

Item, I give unto my Son Richard one Servt. called Miles Dixon.

Item, I will and bequeath unto my wife all my Stock of hoggs, She paying after my decease unto my Sonn Richard Awbrey three barrows or Splayed Sows yearly for four years, together to be all of ye age of three years old or more.

Item, I will unto my wife one half of my sheep in quality to quality.

Item, I will and bequeath the other halfe in quantity and quality to my Son Richard Awbrey and to have privilege to let them remaine here for three years.

Item, ye one half of my Cattle not yet bequeathed I give to him and his heirs for (Ever), likewise I will and bequeath unto my Son my black Gelding cald Nego, with two Saddles, two bridles, pistolle, holsters, and all other furniture thereunto belonging. Item, I will likewise unto my Son my pendulum watch, all my wearing Clothes both linen and wooling, all my french gold wearing Shooes, Stockings of all Sorts, and hatts.

Item, two feather beds with the furniture belonging to them and Six pair of Sheets, one pair of ?nd Irons, all the parcells of
broadCloth for my owne wearing with Buttons, Silk and other furniture belong to it. Likewise I will and bequeath unto my wife, all my Serges and Stuffs, Except one parcell of Sad Collored Serge which I give and bequeath unto my Son Richard's wife to make her a gowne and petty coat, be it more of less. Item, I will and bequeath unto my Son all my books, my wife having choice of the three of four for her owne particular use.

Item, my will and desire is that all my Kerseyes, Cottons, Canvass, fine linen, and (Cowepe?) that is not made up in garments, plain Shoes, Irish Stockings, and all ye yarn Stockings which are kniting to be equally divided in quantity and quality between my wife and my Son.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my wife three feather beds and furniture, one new feather bed Ticking with bolster and pillow Ticking, all ye table linen with all the rest of ye sheets not before bequeathed.

Item, I give unto my wife all the Lumber belonging to the house as bedsteads, Chairs, Chests, all the pewter Brass, Iron potts and irons, except one desk and one Chest in the old dwelling house loft, which I give unto my Son Richard.

Item, I give unto my Son Richard's daughter Mary after my wife's decease Six large pewter dishes.

Item, it is my will and desire that my Executors hereafter named be diligent and careful in the prosecution of ye dwelling house
(unreadable) which is to be built by Jon. Milbourne according to agreement.

Item, my desire is that the Brass yall [bell?] be set up on this plantation and not hereafter to be removed. Item, my will is that all
ye woole in the house be equally divided between my wife and my Son.

Item, my will is that my boat be sold and produce be equally divided between my wife and my Son. Likewise, two mares, one branded HA, and the Ha, I give equally to my wife and my Son.

Item, my will and desire is that before any division be made of ye Sheep after my decease, yt Robert Brooke, Son of Robert Brooke, have four ewes out of ye sheep.

Item, it is my will and desire that immediately after my decease my Executors draw bills on Mr. Robert Bristow Jun. for 40 od. pounds to be paid Mr. Will Howell, Merchant, and take in my bond.

Lastly, I make constitute and ordain my Loveing Son Richard Awbrey and my Loveying Wife Mary Awbrey joynt Executors of this my last will & Testament, in Testimony whereof I have hereunto putt my hand and Seale this first day of August 1694.

Henry Awbrey (Seale)
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in ye presence
Willm. Mosely 1694 Rob. Brooke
"I, the Subscriber, do depose that the within mentioned Henry Awbrey Seale and declare this within written Will to be his last Will and Testament and that he was in perfect sense and memory at ye sealeing and publishing thereof to the best of ye deponents knowledge & farther saith not Will. Mosely
Sworne to in Essex County Court 7 ber 10th. 1694

Sources: Will of Henry Awbrey,1694, Virginia\\\'s Who\\\'s Who, Boddie\\\'s Historical Southern Families John Awbrey, son of Sir
William Awbrey of Tredomen and Abercynrig, Wales, arrived in Virginia with two of his brothers--Henry, later a member of the House of Burgesses and Sheriff of Essex County, and Richard. John married Jane Johnstone in Westmoreland County, Virginia. They had two sons: John Awbrey, Jr. and Francis Awbrey. Francis was later Sheriff of Prince William County, and a large planter in Northern Virginia. Awbrey, Henry Burgess, 1682-92 Rappahannock

"As found in the records of Isle of Wight, Lancaster, (Old) Rappahannock, Richmond, Essex and Caroline Counties, Virginia." 		Awbrey, Henry (I16985)
 
7781 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. 		Webb, James (I22419)
 
7782 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. 		Webb, James (I22361)
 
7783 Will of Jeremiah White, notes on children
Albemarle County, Will Book 2 Page 354 & 355.
The Will of Jeremiah White:

In the name of God Amen The Twenty Seventh Day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred & Seventy four I Jeremiah White of the County of Albemarle and parish of St Anne's, being very Sick & weak of body, but of perfect & Sound memory, Thanks be to God for the Same, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make ordain this and no other my last will and testament and as touching such worthy Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this Life, I give desire & dispose of the Same in the manner & form following that is to Say, in the first place I will & Order that all my Lawful debts be paid. Item I give & bequeath to my Eldest Son Jeremiah White, my great Bible and a Trunk Covered with Seal Skin. Item I give to my Son John Martin White one feather Bed & furniture, one young Cow and a Smoothe Bor'd Gun which he now has in Custody. Item I give & bequeath to my son Daniel White, One feather Bed with its furniture & one young Cow, Item I give & bequeath to my youngest Son Reuben White One feather Bed & furniture, one Cow & her Increase, which bed & Cow he now has in his possession, Also one Smoothe Bor'd Gun his Choice of the guns I now have. Item I Leave to my Dear & well beloved wife Mary White all the Remainder of my Estate, One Black mare & yearling Colt, Land and Moveables during her natural Life or widowhood, and at my Said Wifes death or Marriage, the above said Mare & Colt, Land & Premises, which Land Contains One hundred & Seventy five Acres, it being the land whereon I now Live, I give & Bequeath to my Son Reuben White and his heirs & assigns for Ever. Item I Leave to my daughter Letty Melton five Shillings & nine Pence. Item I give to my daughter Betty Kidd One feather bed & furniture at my wife's decease, and to my Daughter Mary Martin One Chest & to my daughter Milly Cleavland I bequeath five Shillings & nine pence. Item I give & Bequeath to my daughter Ann Shackleford, one Black Walnut Chest at my wifes decease, as for my Carpenter Tools I Leave them for the use of the plantation, and at my wifes death or marriage to belong to my Son Reuben White, & My Coopers Tools & My Great Coat, I give to my Son John Martin White at my Decease. Item I give to my Grandson George Martin, Twenty Shillings to be paid him by my Son Reuben, also one heifer. Item I Constitute & Appoint my Loving wife Mary White and my Son Reuben to be the Sole Executors of this my Last will & Testement and do hereby utterly dissallow, Revoke & Disannul, all and other former Testaments Wills & Legacies Requests and Exec'rs by me at any time before this named, willed & Bequeathed, Ratifying & Confirming this to be my Last will & Testament, In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Affixed my Seal, the day & year first within written.

Jeremiah White (Seal)

Witnesses
Elijah Moaran
Jacob Fariss
George Savage

At Albemarle May Court 1777.
This will was proved by the Oath of Elijah Moaran & Jacob Fariss
Witnesses thereto & Ordered to be Recorded

Notes on Children and family:

In present-day Albemarle County (which was formed from parts of Goochland and Louisa Counties in 1744)on October 23, 1726, Jeremiah married Mary Martin (who was born about 1705). They remained in Albemarle County for the rest of their lives and had 11 children, which including triplets - Daniel, Reuben, and Ann, born 19 Jun 1746. Several of Jeremiah's children, including John Martin, Daniel, and Reuben, moved from Albemarle County, Virginia to Elbert County (later Hart County), Georgia in the late 1700s.
 		White, Jeremiah (I17367)
 
7784 Will of Jesse Anderson of Franklin County Virginia. Located at Rocky Point Court; Franklin County Wills Book II Page 354-355 1859 -1861

Will was written 26 July 1859 Franklin County, Virginia

Proved inthe 7th day of Dec 1860

Those named in will: wife -Mary Anderson

son - James Anderson , son- Dunaccus Anderson, son - Walt Otey Anderson, son- Nathaiel Anderson

daughter - Cynithia Anderson Hutchenson, daughter - Elizabeth Anderson Henry, daughter - Eveline Anderson Moore  		Anderson, Jesse (I28773)
 
7785 Will of Jesse Nichols
In the name of God, amen this 27 day of November one thousand Eight hundred and five. I Jesse Nichols Sr. of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, being of perfect memory but weak and low in health, do make and ordain this my last will & Testament in manner & form following that is to say

Item- I give to my son Robert Nichols, a Negro Boy, by the name of Joel, one Horse, bridle & Saddle, one feather bed and furniture, two Cows and Calves, some pewter & knives & forks, which he had in possession.

Item- I give to my Daughter Feby Parker, a horse, saddle & bridle, one feather bed & furniture, two Cows & Calves, pewter knives & forks which she had in possession.

Item- I give my son, John Wilson Nichols a certain tract of land on the waters of Black Walnut in Halifax County Virginia, also one Horse, saddle & bridle, one Cow & Calf, one feather bed and furniture, pewter knives & forks which he has also had possession.

Item- I give to my Daughter Polly Wade, one Negro Girl by the name of Milley & her future increase to her during her natural life & at her death, I give the same to her children.

Item- I give to my son Bird Nichols one horse, saddle, and bridle one feather bed & furniture, a dish plates knives & forks which he has now in possession.

Item- I give to my Daughter Sally Nichols one Negro Girl named Ame, & her increase, to her and her Heirs forever, I also give her a Womans saddle which she has in possession.

Item- I give to my son William Nichols one horse saddle & bridle, which he has possession of.

Item- my will and desire is that my beloved wife Lucy Nichols shall keep the residue of my estate not already disposed by this my will at her discretion, so long as she lives and at her death my will & desire is that the rest of my children (to wit) Jesse, Mathew, Lucy, Joel, Nancy, Betsy, James & Henry Nichols shall have as great a portion of my estate as the rest of my children which I have already provided for and after they have b?'d there legacy, should there be a balance of my estate left then and in that case, I give and bequeath it to be equally divided among the whole of children named in this my will.

My will & desire is that my children Polly Wade, Bird Nichols, Sally Nichols, William Nichols, Jesse Nichols, Mathew Nichols, Lucy Nichols, Joel Nichols, Nancy Nichols, Betsy Nichols, James Nichols & Henry Nichols shall have a great a proportion of my Estate as I have give to each of my three children Robert Nichols, John Nichols, & Feby Parker, and whereas I have upwards one Thousand dollars due me, in the state of Virginia, my desire is as soon as that money can be collected that my wife may purchase the tract of land whereon I now live and should there be an overplus of money left after purchasing the said tract of land, then my desire is that the money be laid out, elsewhere, for land, and at my wife's decease, I direct the same to be equally divided between my children Polley Wade, Robert, John, Bird, Jesse, Sally, William, Mathew, Lucy, Joel, Nancy, Betsy, James & Henry Nichols.

Item- I lend unto my Daughter Feby Parker, one Negro woman, named Rose during her natural life, & at her death I give her and her increase to be equally divided among my children Robert, John, Bird, Jesse, Sally, William, Mathew, Lucy, Joel, Nancy, Betsy, James & Henry Nichols & Polly Wade, and last I do constitute and appoint my friends John W. Mann and Zachary Ford and my beloved wife Lucy Nichols Executors to this my last will and Testament breaking & making void all former wills by me made--- In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal the year & day above written.
Jesse Nichols (seal) In presence of
David Rowland
Jurat Ginney
Porter Thomas
Pentecost Jurat
John C_?_
Will Transcribed by Resa Nichols Hennings

NOTE: This will was written in beautiful flowing script and the signature is in the same handwriting as the text of the document. I imagine Jesse dictated his wishes to the County Clerk, a common practice in those days. Jesse's will provided for wife, Lucy, to have a life estate. A final accounting of the estate could not be done until after her death--and then it took almost eight years to complete! Regarding the executors Jesse named--Lucy died in May of 1845, Zachary Ford was dead by 19 Aug 1845, and John W. Mann was dead by Nov 1845. John's son, Stephen Mann, became Administrator Debonas Non. Lucy outlived many of her children and her deceased children's inheritances passed on to their children. There are numerous documents in the Circuit Enrollment Book 1843-1856, Smith Co, TN concerning the settlement of Jesse's estate. Suit was filed, apparently, because of a disagreement concerning 222 acres of land, to sort out who the legatees were, and to decide just who was to receive what--it was most confusing.

Jesse made his will: 27 Nov 1805
Jesse died: 1805
Will proved: Jun 1806
Lucy died: May 1845
Final Settlement: 3 Feb 1853

Jesse is the son of John NICHOLS and Mary OWEN. John's will was probated 22 Apr 1774 in Halifax Co, VA. I do not know who John's parents are--he has been a brick wall for years. Mary is the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth OWEN (is Elizabeth actually Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" ROWLAND, as some researchers say?). Richard's will was also probated in Halifax Co, VA--17 Jun 1756. Lucy MANN is the daughter of Robert MANN and Phoebe VADEN. Robert's will was probated in Halifax Co, VA 17 Feb 1780. Jesse NICHOLS and his father-in-law, Robert MANN, are both DAR Patriots.

Resa Nichols Hennings

resa@resa.us 		Nichols, Jesse (I38749)
 
7786 Will of John ADAMS(Bedford Co., Va., WB "B" 189-190)
"Know all men by ye presents that I John Adams of Bedford County, Virginia being in a low state of health and sensing it is appointed unto all men to die do make this my last will and do by this make void all former wills. My soul I resigne(sicic) to the God who gave it in hopes of a sure resurrection my body to have a Christian burial, My goods and Chattles(sic) to be disposed of in the following manner: The land on which I now live, I give and bequeath to Peggy Pullin, to her and her heirs to enjoy quiet and peacable possesion of the same if she husus(sic) on her paying to my son, William Adams fifty Pounds. I give to Elizabeth Hunt for divers good causes to enjoy peaceable posession of the same forever, one feather bed, b bedstead, boulster and two blankets, one chest, one small trunk, one cotton wheel, one pewter dish, bason, two plates, one quart pot, half doz. Spoons, one candlestick, two cherns(sic), one pitcher, one coffee pot. All my other moveable property of every kind I give to the above mentioned Peggy Pullen to her and her heirs forever to enjoy peacible(sic) posession(sic) of the same. I have one bay mare and colt that ran away from me last April. The mare is branded on her buttock and shoulder SS and had on when she went away a small bell sturrep(sic) leather collar. Bay mare colt has small white spot in his forehead, its tail mixt(sic) with white, its hind feet white, one year old last spring. If the above mentioned mare and colt is found they are likewise to go to Peggy Pullen and her hears(sic).In witness I have set my hand and seal this third day of August One Thousand seven hundred and ninty six.
John (X) Adams
Teste: Elizabeth (X) Hurt, Jeremiah (X) Wade, David Holt
Administrator: William Adams granted administration with the will annexed.
Surity: William Lee, Bond
1000pounds. 		Adams, John (I21637)
 
7787 Will of John Angell
Pendleton DB A-320

In the name of God Amen I, John Angell of Pendleton county and State of Kentucky being in perfect health of Body and many thanks be given unto God, calling into mind, the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, and as touching such world estate wherewith it has please God to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in the following manner & form.
First I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Milley the whole of my possessions which I now am possessed with real and personal during her natural life.
I also give and bequeath Thomas Tillery one shilling.
I also bequeath unto Nancy Tillery’s children a child’s part with the rest of my children that is to say their mother’s part.
I also bequeath unto Lucy Angell one bed and furniture
I also give my son, John, twenty shillings.
The rest of my estate to be Equally divided at the death of my wife between George Angell, William Angell, Frances Gill, Elizabeth Parmer, Jeaber McCargo, Molley Shutes, Milley Foster, Salley Tomling, Lucy Angell, Nelley Angell & Caty Barns.
I also give and bequeath unto Cathy Barn’s children lot No 3 8 in the town of Falmouth and all the rest of the property which is in the possession of William Barns which is sold and conveyed to me by said Barns to be equally divided between them all, and I do nominate and appoint George Angell and Joseph Parmer, my sole executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disarmul (copied as transcribed but not sure this is correct) all and every other former testament, will, legacies, bequests and executors ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness wereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty seventh day of November 1799 John (his mark) Angell
Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said John Angell as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names
Alvin Mountjoy
William Mountjoy
James Lanier

No certificate of probate recorded with this will. 		Angell, John (I23270)
 
7788 Will of John F. Holt
WB9 p 495 Campbell Co Va Will Dated Dec 1840 Will proven 10 aug 1845

Wife Henrietta Holt my estate for life
Son in law Thomas Brooks, one dollar.
Son Henry S Holt 100 acres adj Samuel Price

My four remaining legatees
Trust for my daughter Susan Guille and her children
Daughter Mary Moon,
Daughter Catherine Tucker,
Daughter Nancy Holt.

Exor Henry S Holt Wit James F Calloway, Aris Walker and John C Smith

WB9 p 525 Inventory of Estate of John F Holt dec'd 9 Nov 1846

 		Holt, Mary Woodson (I5755)
 
7789 Will of John F. Holt
WB9 p 495 Campbell Co Va Will Dated Dec 1840 Will proven 10 aug 1845

Wife Henrietta Holt my estate for life
Son in law Thomas Brooks, one dollar.
Son Henry S Holt 100 acres adj Samuel Price

My four remaining legatees
Trust for my daughter Susan Guille and her children
Daughter Mary Moon,
Daughter Catherine Tucker,
Daughter Nancy Holt.

Exor Henry S Holt Wit James F Calloway, Aris Walker and John C Smith

WB9 p 525 Inventory of Estate of John F Holt dec'd 9 Nov 1846

 		Holt, John F (I5565)
 
7790 Will of John Giles
Last Will and Testament of John C. Giles: John Giles being sick in body but sound of mind. To my beloved wife Jane, I will all my real estate and personal during her lifetime. At her decease all my land where on I now live except 100 acres which I sold my son John and was paid to my son William. The lines to John's land was marked off by John Hutchinson and William Giles and Fully described to Walter Lamb. Also to my son William, a mare, bed, and a Negro girl, Amey.

To my son Ephriam Giles, a Negro girl, Nancy, a bed, and sixty pounds.

To my son George Giles a Negro girl, Tell on his paying my sons James and John twenty pounds each.

To my four daughters: Elizabeth Riddle, Patsy Short, Susannah Riddle, and Rebecca Vaden, a Negro woman Lucy to be of equal benefit, but I do not desire her to be sold out of the family.

What is left after the death of my wife, to be equally divided between my four daughters.

I want my son Philo Giles, son of my daughter Patsy Short, to be given a good education, board and kept in decent clothing until manhood.

Appoint my sons John and William as executors.

John (x) Giles Wit: Walter Lamb, Caty Lamb, Edward Carter Walter Lamb and Abraham Parrish security for the executors. 		Giles, John Cristie (I16830)
 
7791 Will of John Millner Sr.



Lincoln County, Kentucky Wills and Administrations, Vol. 1


OSPage: 231, 232

Name: John Millner

Legatees: Wife, Sarah Son, Mark and his heirs Son, Luke To John Milner, Beverly Milner, Robert Dudley, Milner, Alice Long, and Peggy Bates, children of my first wife, five shillings each If wife Sarah Milner should remarry ...my ten children begotten by her. Written: 1798 Witnesses: Geo. Glover, Wm. Gloor Probated: May 14, 1799 		Milner, John Captain (I1562)
 
7792 Will of John Nichols
. .being very sick and weak in body but in perfect mind & memory. . .) To my well beloving wife Mary Nichols during her widowhood only, seven negroes namly, Peter, Lewis, Frank, Patt, Milley, Hannah and Jenny, also my Manor plantation together with 580 acres of land contiguous thereto according to a survey lately made by Robert Wooding together with my household furniture &c. Also my still together with my riding horse, Boo, together with all stocks & moveables of all kinds.

I have given to my sons, William, John & Jesse Nichols & also to my daughters Sary Robertson, Betty Owen and Aggy Legrand, themselves their heirs and assigns all the land negroes cattle hoggs beds pewter & every other thing that I before lent them to their only proper use & behoof of them & their heirs as their parts of my estate.

To my well beloved son Ambrose Nichols all that tract of land joining his brother Jesse, Hardwick, and Peter Hudson situate on the branches of Clover Creek containing 468 acres more or less according to a survey made by Robert Wooding, it being part of Order of Counsel, also 50 pounds Current Money.

To my well beloved daughter Nanny Nichols and her heirs, all the tract of land on the branches of Difficult and Blackwalnut Creeks and on both sides of Stewarts Ferry Road joining the lines of Agnes Robertson, Thomeas Hope and the out lines of my Order and John Jones, containing 400 acres more or less. Also two negroes namely, Milly and Hannah, 1 horse or mare, 2 cows and calves & 1 heigher together with 1 feather bed & furniture.

To my son Bird Nichols and to his heirs, all that tract of land on both sides of Black Walnut Creek containing 450 acres more or less with a plantation thereon, joining the lines of my Manor plantation, likewise Agnes Robertson her land I have conveyed to her by the consent of her mother &c. Also to son Bird Nichols two negroes Peter & Patt, also 2 cows & calves & 1 heigher with a calf & 1 bed & furniture. It is my will that my son David Nichols shall within 12 months after my decease & the decease or wodowhood of my wife, pay Bird Nichols L15. as his part of a little negro named Jenny. It is also my will that in case I shall depart this life before I sell the present crop that my Executors shall deliver to Bird and David Nichols one Hdd of Tobo. about 1200 pounds to be divided equal, to purchase each a suit of Cloths.

To my well beloved son David Nichols that tract of land contguous to my Mantion House, situate in fork of Black Walnut Creek containing 580 acres more of less, part of my Order of Counsel. Also three negroes Namely, Lewis, Frank and Jenny, also two cows & calves & 1 heigher without a calf, also 1 bed & furniture.

To my two sons Bird & David Nichols & my daughter Nany personality, to be delivered at the decease or intermarying of my wife. To son John all waring cloths & remainder of stock, household furniture & every other thing that can be spared of the plantation. If any die without heir to be equally divided between the survivors.
Exr: Mat Sims and sons William & John Nichols.
WD 8 October 1773 s/John (I) Nichols
Wit: Matthew Sims, Edward Parker, Ralph (X) Owen
WP 22 April 1774 Presented by William Nichols and proved by two wit.
Sec: James Cobbs & Abraham Legrand. Mathew Sims refused & other Exr. granted liberty to join in probate.

Will Book 1 1773-1783 Halifax, VA Copyright 1984 - Marian Dodson Chiarito pp15-16 		Nichols, John (I38762)
 
7793 WILL OF JOSEPH PERRIN, The Elder

Joseph PERRIN was born about 1700 in New Kent County, Virginia. He was living in 1743 in Hanover County, Virginia. He served as a witness to a sale on 5 May 1746 in Lunenberg County, Virginia. He served as an appraiser to the estate of John Young in Jun 1748 in Lunenberg County, Virginia. He was on the "list of tithables" in 1749 in Lunenberg County, Virginia. He served as a witness to the will of Robert Jones on 27 Sep 1749 in Lunenberg County, Virginia. He served as surveryor of Randolph's Road on 5 May 1752 in Lunenberg County, Virginia. He was appointed caretaker to an orphan, Samuel Wharton in Mar 1760 in Lunenberg County, Virginia. He died on 22 Oct 1772 in the Twitty's Creek area, Charlotte County, Virginia. He owned various items totalling 401 pounds at probate on 2 May 1774 in Charlotte County, Virginia. He was appointed as a processioner of the Twittys Path precinct in Lunenberg County, Virginia. Parents: Samuel PERRIN.

He was married to Rebecca about 1726 in (probably) Saint Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia. Children were: William PERRIN, Samuel PERRIN , Elizabeth PERRIN, Sarah PERRIN, Nancy (Anne) PERRIN, Leanah PERRIN, Josephus PERRIN, George PERRIN, John PERRIN Sr..

From http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~clopton/walterc.htm :

WILL OF JOSEPH PERRIN, The Elder, CHARLOTTE CO.,VIRGINIA

In the name of God Amen, I Joseph Perrin of Charlotte County, being in perfect health and sound memory do institute and appoint my last will and testament in manner and form following..that all funeral expenses and just debts be paid first. Item: That my dear beloved wife have the use of my negro woman named Amy and her son Ned during her natural life, it is further my desire that after the decease of my said wife ________Amy and Ned and the increase of them, the said Amy and Ned shall be equally divided between all of my children and each of them and their heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my son George Perrin and to his heirs forever the lands and plantation I now live on lying on Twitty's brook containing two hundred acres be the same more or less. Item: I give and bequeath to my dear daughter Elizabeth Jones and to her heirs one negro girl named Palace. Item: I give and bequeath to my dear daughter Sarah Sullivant and to her heirs one negro boy named Jim. Item: I give and bequeath to my dear daughter Nancy Burton and to her heirs the boy that she now has in her possession named Peter. Item: I give and bequeath unto my dear daughter Sarah Sullivant and to her heirs one negro girl named Lucy. I do constitute and ordain Josephus Perrin and George Perrin my hole and sould executors of this my last will and testament. Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 22nd day of October 1772. 		Perrin, Joseph (I55226)
 
7794 WILL OF JOSEPH TERRY dated 1785 [Lucy Terry Williams’ father]
Source: Deed and Will Book II, Page 148 - Pittsylvania County , Virginia

In the name of God, Amen, I Joseph Terry Sen of the County of Pittsylvania being at present of a sound and disposing memory and in health of body, but calling to memo the uncertainty of this mortal life and the necessary of setting my House in Order before my death, do hereby make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament.First, I do humbly recommend my Soul into the hands of God, my maker hoping for pardon of all my Sins thru the manifold Mercies of God, my maker, through the merit of Christ my Redeemer and my Body I resign to the Dust to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors.And as touching what Worldly Estate I have been blessed with, I give and dispose thereof as followth.
Item, I give to my Son David Terry, one Negro woman named Kate and her issue which he has been possessed with some time and one named Sarah and her ___ hereafter to him and his heirs forever.
Item, I give to my Son Thomas Terry, one Negro named Peter and one named Lucy and her issue, also one Mulater boy named Harry during his and his wife's natural life and after their death to be equally divided among their children and their heirs forever.
Item, I lend to my son Joseph Terry one Negro man which he has in possession likewise one Negro boy named Jackson and Girl named Grace and her increase during his and his wife's natural lifethen to be equally divided among their children and thir heirs for ever.
Item, I give to my daughter Anna Barksdale one Negro Woman named Zilpha and one Mulatter Girl named Anna to her and her heirs for ever.
Item, I also give to my daughter Anna Barksdale one Mulatter woman Named Sarah Martain for the term of six years and then she is to go free but if she should have any children, they shall remain and belong to the said Anna Barksdale and her heirs forever.
Item I lend to my daughter Lucy Williams one Negro boy named Abram during her natural life and then to descend to her youngest Son, Doctor Crawford Williams and his heirs for ever.
Item, I give unto my Grandson, Thomas Terry, Son of David Terry, one Negro Girl named Fillace to him and his heirs for ever.
Item, I give my daughter Elizabeth Oliver twenty shillings.
Item, I give to my Son Champness Terry's heirs twenty shillings.
Item, I leave two hundred and thirty acres of Land lying on the branch of Jeramins fork and one Negro boy named George to be sold. As for the rest of my worldly Goods, after burying and debts is paid to be equally divided among my three sons, David Terry, Thomas Terry and Joseph Terry and two daughters Lucy Williams and Anna Barksdale. I do hereby constitute and appoint Beverley Barksdale, Thomas Terry and David Terry to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament and do revoke all other Wills and therefore do declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 4th day of December one thousand and seven hundred and eighty five.
Joseph Terry S. S.
Test
Charles Terry, Samual Sloan, John Terry

At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 19th day of December 1785 The within last Will and Testament of Joseph Terry Sen deceased was exhibited into Court by Beverley Barksdale, one of the Executors therein named, and proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of the said Executor who made Oath according to Law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form of Law on giving Security.Whereupon he together with William Ryburn and Isham Farmer his securities entered into Bond as the Law directs and acknowledges the same.And leave in reserve the other Executors therein named to join in the probate when they shall think proper.
Teste
Will Tunstall CS 		Terry, Joseph (I11147)
 
7795 Will of Josias Payne, 1785 In the name of God Amen. I JOSIAS PAYNE of Pittsylvania County being at this time in perfect health, mind and memory do make an d ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following first I recommend my Soul to God hoping for a happy resurrection and my body the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the direction of Executor hereafter mentioned, And after all my just debts and funeral Charges are paid I give and dispose of my Estate in the following manner -------?

I give and bequeath to my Son WILLIAM the Negroes he has now in population. I likewise give to my Son WILLIAM the tract of Land whereon he now lives in Fulvanna County containing Four hundred acres, with the following Negroes, LONG TOM, SQUIRE, AND PATT.

Item I confirm the gift formerly made my son JOSIAS of Seven hundred acres of land in Goochland County on the Waters of Beaver dam Creek with the following Negroes, LONDON, NED, AND NICE,

Item I confirm the gift formerly made to my Son GEORGE of two hundred acres Land on Lickinghole Creek, also tow hundred acres on the Three chopt Road with the following Negroes, WILL, ROSIE, AND JUDE and fifty pounds I gave him in Cash in lieu of a Negroe.

I confirm Gift made to my son JOHN of two hundred acres of land in the fork of James River with the following Negroes PETER, NED AND BOB, IALIO.

Confirm the Gift made to WILLIAM HEALE who married my daughter SUSANNA of three hundred and sixty-five acres of land on the waters of the Little Bird creek with the following Negroes PHYLLIS AND HER CHILDREN AND A NEGRO GIRL NAMED TILLER.

Item I give and bequeath to my son ROBERT PAYNE all that tract of Land in Goochland County on Licking hole creek contango eight hundred acres being the Plantation and Land whereon I formerly lived. I likewise confirm the gift of Negroes I formerly made him, which he has now in population with the following Negroes, JOE, NAN, SUSY AND JAMES, with their future increase, together with my Still my household and Kitchen furniture and all the plantation Utensils to him his heirs forever.

Item I give to my daughter AGNES MICHEL the Negroes she rec of me after her Marriage with the following Negroes JANE MOLE AND HER CHILD HANAH with their future Increase.

Item I give to my daughter ANNA HARRISON the Negroes she has now in population with Negroes following TOM, HANAH HIS WIFE AND BON their Son with their future increase.

Item I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter ANNA the daughter of my son ROBERT one Negro a Girl named MILLEY with her future increase to her and her heirs for ever.

Item I give to my Granddaughter KETURAH daughter of my Son ROBERT Negro Girl named BETTY, with her future increase to her and her heirs forever

And all the rest of my Estate not heretofore given consisting of Stock--? I desire my be sold and after my debts and funeral charges are paid the Money equally divided amonst all my Children.

I do hereby constitute and appoint my two Sons WILLIAM AND ROBERT PAYNE and my Son in Law WM HARRRISON Exuetors of this my last Will and Testament revoking and disannulling all and every Will or Wills by me heretofore made In --------? Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 day of January 1785. JOSIAS PAYNE LS Signed, sealed and delivered published-d-? to be last will in presence of JAMES SANDERS, CHAS DIXSON SA HOPSON Will probated in Pittsylvainia County the 19th day December 1785 . Teste: WILL TURNBALL ? 		Payne, Josias Sr (I44828)
 
7796 Will of Peter Bennett
Dated: 7 January I778
My loving wife Frances Bennett during her life in widowhood all my estate. At her decease all may be sold and the money divided between my children William Bennett, Mary Lawson, Reubin Bennett, Elizabeth Perry, Micajah Bennett, Rachel Bennett, Abner Bennett and Richard Bennett as if her directed Viz. my sons Wm. and Reuben Bennett do discount 30 pounds 10 shillings each from an equal proportion of the money becausethey have already received that sum each in the the land they now live on and all the other named children to receive a just and equall proportion.
If at any time after my decease my now loving wife should marry my estate may be sold by the discretion of my Executors and the money divided as aforesaid allowing my wife a child's part only. If any time before there be a division of my estate there should be a decease of any of the above named children without being of age or proper heir, my estate may be divided betwixt those that be then living.
Executors: my two sons Wm. and Reubin Bennett
Signed: Peter Bennet
Witnesses: David Watt, Wm. Ward, David Perry, William Goad
Executors: William Bennett and Reubin Bennett
Security: John Callaway, William Vardeman, and William Leftwich 		Bennett, Peter (I12524)
 
7797 Will of Pierre Chastain
The will of Pierre Chastain's is taken from a trascript in Avilla Farnesworth-Milligan's Chastain Kith and Kin, 1981. A photocopy of the original will in long hand is also shown in her book. The text below is corrected slightly from the transcript by the photo copy.

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, I Peter Chastaine of the County of Goochland and Parish of King William being sick and weak but of a sound mind and memory (blessed by God) do make this my last will and Testament in manner following--

First and principally I give my Soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it hoping through ye merrits of my blessed Saviour to receive a Joyfull resurrection and as to what worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bless me with I dispose of in the manner following.

I give and devise unto my Son John Chastaine and to his Heirs for ever one Tract of Land lying between John Lavillane and Jacob Ominies containg by Estimation ninty Acres - it being the Land where my said Son lives.

I give and Devise unto my Son Peter Chastaine and to his Heirs for ever the tract of Land wheron I live it being One Hundred and Eleven Acres and is bounded on ye lower side by ye Gleabland and the upper side by ye land of Susanna Kerner and Glode Gory.

I give and Devise unto my Son Rene Chastaine and to his Heirs for Ever one tract of Land containing three Hundred Seventy Nine Acres lying on Jones' Creek it being the Land wheron Wm Bottom lives.

I give and Devise unto my Daughters Judith Susanna Mary Elizabeth and Magdalin and thier Hiers for Ever one Tract of Land containing by Estimation Five Hundred Seventy Four Acres lying on the lower Mankin Creek to be Equally Divided between them and their Hiers for Ever my will is that my Daughter Judith to have the lower part it being where she now lives -- Susanna to Joyne to her Mary to Joyne to Susanna Elizabeth to Joyne Mary and Magdaline to Joyne Elizabeth and if Either of them die before they come of Age or Marry then the Land belonging to them that die shall divide between my other Daughters that Joyne her. I give and bequeath all of the rest of my Estate to be Equally Divided between my Wife Magdalin my three Sons John, Peter, and Rene, and my five daughters, Judith, Susanna, Mary, Elizabeth, and Magdalin, to them and to their Heirs for Ever and I do hereby constitute and appoint my two Sons John Chastaine and Peter Chastaine to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby Revoke all other wills by me made. In Witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 3rd day of Octo. 1728.

Signed Sealed published
and declared to be his last
Will & Testament in presence
of
Thomas Randolph
Daniel Guerrant
Wm. B. Bryant (his mark)

At a Court continued and held for Goochland County the 20th day of November 1728 This will was proved by the oaths of Thomas Randolph and Daniel Guerrant Junr. and was thereupon addmitted to record.
TEST. HENRY WOOD CLCUR 		Chastain, Pierre (I18732)
 
7798 Will of Ralph Alexander CLEMENT, dated 13 Sep 1859
Pittsylvania County, VA, Will Book 3, page 340
Transcript by Richard W. Kesler, 4 January 2001, posted here by permission


Being about to go to attend to the taking of Depositions on the part of my Brother Jas. R. Clement where I have been apprised the other party intends to bring on a difficulty in which death may occur I hereby give and bequeath to my wife E. A. Clement during her life or widowhood all my property real & personal remainder to my daughter M. W. Clement with the right of making such advancements & provisions for my said daughter as my Said wife shall think proper. Should my said daughter die before she attains the age of 21 years my said wife surviving I give and bequeath all my slaves to my wife absolutely. My land I wish to go back to my nearest of Kin on my Father's side. Should my wife marry whilst my said daughter lives I wish her to own a third of my estate for life. remainder to my daughter. Given under my hand this 13 of September 1859.
R. A.Clement (Seal)

At a County Court held for the county of Pittsylvania on the 17 day of December 1860 A writing bearing date 13 day of September 1859 purporting to be the last will and testament of R. A. Clement deceased was brought into court in order be proved whereupon it appreaing to the satisfaction of the court that the said writing is wholy in the hand writing of the testator it is ordered that the said writing be recorded and the testator failing to appoint an executor on the mothion of Elizabeth Ann Clement who made oath and with Washington Dickinson as her security who made oath to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditioned according to the law certificate is granted her for obtaining letter of administration on the estate of R. A. Clement deceased with the will annexed in due form.
Teste L. Scruggs clk 		Clement, Ralph Alexander (I14395)
 
7799 Will of Richard Parsons
Court Orders Book 5, page 139 Pittsylvania County, VA
December 22, 1783

In the Name of God Amen I Richard Parsons of the County of Pittsylvania being old and weak in body but enjoying my usual reason and memory and calling to mind the mortality of man do make and ordain this my last Will and testament in manner and form following, to wit, First my desire is that my Soul assends and rest with God that gave it and secondly my desire is that my body be decently buried,
Thirdly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff and their heirs forever.
Forthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Agness Madkiff and to her Husband John Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Agness Madkiff and her husband John Madkiff and their hiers forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son George Parsons one shilling Sterling to him my said Son George Parsons and his heirs for ever,
Sixthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Joseph Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son Joseph Parsons and his heirs forever,
Seventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son John Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son John Parsons and his heirs for ever
Eighthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Samuel Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided by a line which my said son Samuel and my son William marked themselves to him my said son Samuel Parsons and his heirs and assignes for ever
Ninethly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son William Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided as above mentioned to him my said son William Parsons and his heirs and assignes forever
Tenthly on the land above mentioned is mortgage for which my son Samuel Parsons is liable to pay said mortgage if he does not then my will is that his part of the land that is to say the land whereon he now lives is to be sold by my executors to off said morgage
Eleventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates all my Black Smith tools to her my said daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates to them and their heirs for ever
Twevlthly and lastly as I and my wife is now living with my daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates and they using us with the greatest kindness my will and desire is that they the said Lydia and Stephen Yates to have all the remainder of my estate that is to say my cattle and my black mare and also all my household furniture which is now in their possession but not til after my decease and the decease of my Wife.
Furthermore I revoke all former wills by me made and do confirm this my last will and testament. I do appoint and constitute my loving sons Joseph and William Parsons executors of this my last will and testament Witness my hand and seal.

Richard (his mark) Parsons SS

Test
John Parks, Samuel Parks, Richard Johnson

At a Court held for Pittsylvania County February the 21, 1785 This last Will and Testament of Richard Parsons deceased was presented in Court and proved by the Oathes of two of the witnesses Hands and by the Court ordered to be Recorded 		Parsons, Richard (I638)
 
7800 Will of Robert Goldstone 1637
[The following is a transcribed excerpt from The Record of My Ancestry, by Charles L. Newhall, 1901, pages 157 and 158.]

GOLDSTONE.

JOHN GOLDSTONE married Frances, dau. of John and Jane Jefferie of Pemburie, Kent County, England; he died and she married Thomas Diker of Tonbridge.

The children of John and Frances Goldstone were:

2 Robert, probably never married, as his will does not mention wife or children.
3 Roger.
4 Jane, m. 1st, Benjamin Johnson; 2d, Thomas Howe.
5 Sara, m. Joseph2, son of William1 and Sarah (Diker) Merriam.
6 Elizabeth, m. Thomas Dan of Tewdly, England.

The will of Robert Goldstone, who probably never married, is here given to show the family connections:

Robert Goldstone of Tonbridge, Kent, 10 April 1637, proved 16 May 1639. The poor of Tunbridge, Tewdly and Capell. Loving friend Mr. Joel Collys. To Elizabeth the wife of William Howe twenty shillings or a ring of that value for a testimony of my thankfulness for her great pains taken with me. William Diker. Thomas and Francis the sons of Sara the daughter of Walter Thompson. William Howard, Robert Rootes the apprentices of Thomas Diker. Elizabeth Goldstone, the late wife of William Goldstone of Brenchley deceased, and Elizabeth, Frances and Anne Goldstone his three children. Frances my loving mother, now the wife of Thomas Diker of Tonbridge, taylor. My sister in law Elizabeth the daughter of the said Thomas Diker. Francys, Anne and William Diker the three children of the said Thomas Diker.

Item. I give and bequeath unto Jane the wife of Thomas Howe of Tonbridge, clothier, and to Sara the wife of Joseph Merriam of Tewdly, clothier, ten shillings apiece, to be paid them within one month after my decease. I will and give to Hannah Merriam, my god daughter, the daughter of the said Joseph, one pair of fine sheets which are in the house of Richard Kipping- of Tewdly, tanner. My god daughter the daughter of Stephen Benntt late of Tewdly deceased. The four chidren of Roger Thomsett of

Brenchley my uncle. William Howe, Sara the wife of Nathaniel Weller, Elizabeth the wife of Josias Johnson, Mary, Susan and Thomas How the children of the said Thomas How. John, William, Jane, Martha and Susan the five children of William Jeffrey of London. Simon, John and Thomas Jeffrey the three sons of Thomas Jeffrey of Tonbridge, and the two children of Nicholas Jaffrey. John Baldock. Jane the wife of Christopher Constable and Martha Harborough. To Francys, John and Mary Johnson, the three daughters of the said Jane my sister by Benjamin Johnson her late deceased husband, and to Alice and Francys, the two other children of said Jane by the said Thomas How her now husband, six pounds apiece.

Item. I give and bequeath unto William, Sara, Joseph, Thomas, Elizabeth and Hanna, the six children of the said Joseph Merriam by the said Sara his now wife, to either of them the sum of six pounds apiece, to be paid within five years next after my decease. Thomas Dan the son of Thomas Dan by Elizabeth my sister deceased. My brother Roger Goldstone certain household stuff &c. in the now dwelling house of Richard Kipping. The residue I wholly give to the said Thomas How and Joseph Merriam whom I make and ordain full and sole executors.

Then follows of the disposition of the lands and tenements in Brenchley which are to go to brother Roger Goldstone at the end of five years (the executors receiving the rents &c. during that period). If Roger die before the end of the said term then all these lands and tenements to go to sisters Jane the wife of Thomas How and Sara the wife of Joseph Merriam &c. provided the said Roger leave no issue. And the said Francys my mother, if then living, shall have the use and occupation of that part, of the said lands &c. which is now in the occupation of William Turner, containing by estimation fourteen acres. — N. K. Hist, and Gene. Reg., Vol. 50, pp. 507-8. 		Goldstone, John (I29846)
 

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