Abstracts of Fauquier County Virginia Wills Book No. 1, 1759 to 1783

Adams, John. 14 Jan 1780. Recorded 28 May 1781. Son, John, all land in Maryland. Son, George. Daughter, Elizabeth, 300 acres where she now lives. Daughter, Susannah, 300 acres where James Hume now lives. Son, Josiah, all land I purchased from Capt. Turner. Wife, Sarah Stacy. Wit; Hezekiah Turner, John Hickman, John Chunn.

Alan, John. 3 November 1759 recorded 26 March 1761 son, John, land in the marsh neck and slaves. Son, Thomas, all land below Indian Springs. Son, William, land purchased from John Hopper where Gerrard Edwards now lives. Sons, Joseph and James, to have land on which I now live. DAU GH T ER, Ann Merr, 2 slaves. Executors: wife and son, Thomas. Witnesses: George Crump Benjamin Crump, William McDaniel.

Arnold, John. 7 September 1771. Recorded 22 May 1780. To my son, Benjamin, 100 acres where I now reside. Administrator: Benjamin Arnold. Witnesses : William Settle, Edward Settle, , John Edwards.

Ash, Francis. 20 for September 1774. Recorded 25 April 1774. To my wife, Elizabeth. To my son, George. To my son, Francis, the eldest surviving son of wife, Elizabeth. To my daughter Dorothy Alsup. To my daughter, Elizabeth. To my sons, Uriel, Eon and Littleton. To my daughter, Peggy Neville. To my son, William and daughter, Molly. Nine children mentioned. Executor: Francis Ash, son. Witnesses Robert Ashley, Dana Ashley, John Adams.

Bailey, Carr. 7 October 1770. Recorded 28 May 1771. To my wife, Mary.My children: James, Joseph, Betty, Carr, William, John. Executors: George Rogers, Joseph Minters Jr. Witnesses: Humphrey Brooks, William Hampton, Charles Morehead, Thomas Bailey.

Bailey, John. 8 September 1778. Recorded 27 September 1779. To my son, Wright Bailey. Check address: Charles Morehead, Thomas Morehead. Witnesses: Charles Turner, Mary Morehead.

Barhand, Peter. 6 November 1779. Recorded 27 March 1780. To my wife, Celia. To my son, Peter. Children: Molly, Rawleigh Chinn, Elijah, Betsy and Sukey Barhand. Executor:: Charles Chilton. Witnesses: John Norris, Joseph Taylor, John Coppedge.

Beach, Peter. 2 April 1777. Recorded 25 October 1779. To my son, John. To my grandson, John Baker, land in Fincastle County. To my daughters:Mary, Sarah, Lettice, Ann. Executors: Samuel Baker, my son-in-law, William Butler. Witnesses: Peter Conway, William Butler.

Beech, Alexander. 11 Mar 1762. Hamilton Parish. Daughter : Elizabeth Butler. Children: Peter, William, Mary. Other children mentioned: Alexander, Thomas, Sarah. Wife: Margaret. Executor: John Barber. Witnesses: Henry Smith, George Smith, Henry Moseless.

Blackwell, William. 20 September 1772. Recorded 26 September 1774. To my wife, Elizabeth. My son, Alexander, to have to use up all land that I purchased from Alexander Clement, Chris Marr and Thomas Evan. My children: John, Samuel, William, Joseph, Hannah, Sarah, Lucy. Pick Sickafus: my wife, sons, John, William.

Bland, Mary. 3 Aug 1782. Recorded 28 October 1782. Sons: Charles, Jackie. To my daughter, Betty. My eldest son, James Bland. My eldest daughter Esther Bland. To my daughters: Peggy Mcoboy, Chloe Pitcher, Amelia Brady. Exrs: Charles Metcalfe, John Munney.

Boggs, Thomas. 11 Dec 1772. Recorded 23 May 1772. My wife Hannah to have use of the estate during her lifetime. My sons, Richard, Thomas, Jeremiah. My daughters: Magdalen Jackson, Elizabeth Maddox, Hannah Ross Watts. Witnesses: Moses Johnson, Betty Johnson, Eli Edmonds.

Bradford, Mary. 6 Jul 1775. July 1783. Daughter, Sarah Rose. Three daughters. Granddaughter, Ann Fowler. Exrs: sons, Alexander and Benjamin.

Bradford, William. 20 Sept 1759. Recorded 28 Feb 1760. Son, Henry Bradford 206 acres that I now live on. My unborn child to have one half of 206 acres. To daughter,Ann Bradford, one slave. Wife, Mary to have use of estate. Executors, wife and brother, Alexander Bradford,Wit: Alexander Bradford, Henry Rector, Lazarus Taylor.

Bronaugh, John. 1 July 1777. Recorded 23 March 1778. "OverWharton Parish, Stafford County. To my wife, Mary Ann. To my son, William, a tract of land in Prince William County where Lives John Delgram, William Davis, Meredith , to my son John, 500 acres in Loudoun County. To my daughter, Margaret. To my daughter Mary Mason Bronaugh. A tract of land line in Fairfax County was bequeathed to me by my mother, Sympha Rosenfield Bronaugh, is to be sold. Executors: my wife and my brother, William.

Brooks, William. 10 Jan 1767. Daughter Sarah, Hannah, Danckus, Mary, Ann, Elizabeth. Son, Thomas. Son, William to have the plantation. Executors: William Brooks and Thomas Brooks, sons. Wit: Peter Conway, George Threkeld.

Bullitt, Benjamin. 3 May 1766. Recorded: 27 October 1766. Son, Joseph, all that is now in his possession. Son, Thomas, a tract of land in the province of Maryland purchased from Hutcherson, where my father, Joseph Bullitt, was buried. To my Daughter, Sith Combs, and her husband, John Combs. Son, Cuthbert Bullitt. Daughter, Elizabeth. To my wife, Sarah, and six sons, slaves. My six sons: William Burditt alias Bullitt,John, George, Benoni, Parmenus and Burwell Bullitt. Executors: wife, son, Thomas and Cuthbert. Witnesses: Jonathan Gibson, William Connay, Alexander Parker.

Bullitt, Thomas. 17 September 1775. 25 Feb 1778. My executor is to build a house for my Brother Jensen on the land where he now lives. And that executor shall carry into execution an agreement made and entered into by me with Cuthbert Combs relative to sundry lands on the Kanawha River at the mouth of the Elk. To Sarah Bronaunt 400 acres of land etc. Sarah is the natural daughter of Martha Bronaunt, a young Negro wench. To my sister Sith Combs. To Benjamin Harrison. To Cuthbert Combs. Rest of the esstate to my brother Cuthbert Bullitt, also named as executor. Witnesses: William Blauset, John Blauset, Charles Grey.

Burgess, Francis. 15 November 1767. Recorded 20 March 1770. My wife, Jane to have use of entire estate during her life. To my daughters, Jane, Ruth and Ann Burgess. Eleanor Elliott the wife of William. To Dawson Burgess the lease of land where I now reside and slaves. My granddaughters, Sarah and Ann Elliott. Executors: John Sutton, Francis Tupman, friends. Witnesses: Thomas Marshall, John Southard, Benjamin Elliott, Moses Congrove.

Carvell, Sanford. 8 April 1777. Recorded 28 July 1777. My wife, Elizabeth, to have jointly with Sylvesta Welch the plantation on which I now live. Children: Anna, Dempsey, Porter, Sally. Executors: my wife and Capt. John O'Bannon. Witnesses: Thomas Bartlett, Silvester Welch, James Bartlett.

Catlett, John. 3 February 1778. Recorded 28 March 1778. To son, , John, one shilling. To son, William Catlett, the plantation where I now reside containing 179 acres. To my daughter, Elizabeth, two white boys until they arrive at the age of 21 years, which boys were purchased for me with their father and mother of Mr. Hector Ross and the indenture taken in the name of Alexander Catlett. To my daughter, Jane Coppedge. To my granddaughter, Margaret Hume. To my daughter, Bersheba Young. The remainder of my estate to be divided between Mary and Hogan, Elizabeth Catlett, Jane Coppedge, Bersheba Young, Isabel Summers and Frances Priest. Executors:: Moses Coppedge, John Hogan. Witnesses: James Holmes, James Dowdall, Original Young, William Pope.

Chilton, John. 24 August 1776. Recorded 24 November 1777. Children: Joseph, Lucy, George, Nancy. To my son, Thomas, the land given to me by my father where I lately resided. Executors : Samuel Boyd, Maj. Martin Pickett, Thomas Keith. Witnesses: Samuel Boyd, John Blackwell, John Ashby Jr., , Isham Keith, Joseph Blackwell Junior.

Combs, John, Junior. 7 October 1780. Recorded 28 May 1781. Nuncupative will. My estate is to be divided between my two sons and four daughters: Nimrod Combs, alias Luttrell, John Combs, Nannie Combs, alias Luttrell, John Combs, Hetheland Combs alias Luttrell, Betty Combs, Heland Combs alias Luttrell, Sarah Combs. Proven by Original Young and Evis Combs.

Cook, John. 5 January 1760. Recorded 22 May 1760. Daughters: Elisabeth Page, Jane Pritchett, Sarah Cook. Executrix: Sarah Cook. Witnesses: Isaac Shark, John Loman, William Marshall.

Cook, Littleton. 28 February 1782. Recorded 22 April 1782. To my brother, Giles Cook. To my brother, Thomas Cook. Executor: Richard Willis.Witnesses: Francis Whiting, Betty Whiting.

Coppedge, John. 27 March 1763. Division of the estate. Elizabeth, widow of John, Negroes. William Coppedge, Negroes. John Catlett, guardian. Sally Coppedge, one negro. John Coppedge, one negro. Witnesses: Gilson Foote, James Seaton, James Murray.

Cornwell, Peter. 2 June 1776. Recorded 26 Aug 1776. To my wife, Sarah. My daughter, Mary. To my sons, David and Jacob, Simon and Jarvice. Executors: my wife, my son, Simon, Mr. William Hunton. Witnesses: J. Moffit, John Dugard, Anne Cockrell.

Cummings, Simon. 12 April 1771. Recorded 24 June 1771. To my son, Alexander, plantation. My wife is to have use of the plantation during her life.Son, John. Daughters;, Sarah Myoratt, Sinthy Edge, Conty Birciram. Son, Peter. Daughter, Elizabeth Cummings. executors. My wife, sons, John, Alexander. Wit; Daniel Harrilland, John Edge.

Darnall, Morgan Jr. 30 September 1760 bad. Recorded 29 July 1766. Nun-cupative will. Brother, Isaac Darnall, land and plantation containing 150 acres. Brother, Waugh Darnall. To my mother and my brother Waugh's wife, I give all money in my pocket book. To John Wood, son of Samuel Wood, as much money out of my of estate that will pay for one year schooling. To my brother, John, rifle gun, executor: Morgan Darnall, father. Witnesses: Jean Darnall, James Weakley, Elizabeth Darnall.

Darnall, William. 28 Aug 1771. Recorded 23 Sept 1771. To Hannah Sears and Sallie Rile. Exr: Edward Ball. Wit: Sarah Jeffers, Alec Robertson.

Dodson, Abraham. No date. Wife, Barbery. My daughter, Millie Holtzclaw to have slaves but shouldn't she die without issue slaves to go to brother, Joseph. To Tabitha Dotson, slaves. To son, Enoch, Dotson, slaves. To son, Greenham Dodson, slaves. To son, Grantham Dodson, slaves. Executors: my wife and Jacob Holtzclaw. Witnesses: Absalom Cornelia, Elijah Dotson, John Bennett.

Dobson, Greenhane. . 8 October 1776. Recorded 25 August 1777. To my brother, Enoch. To my sister, Tabitha Shumate. To my mother Barbery Dodson. Executors: William Hunton, Daniel Shumate. Witnesses: Johnson Owens, Ajah Shirley.

Elliot, Reuben. 29 July 1779. Recorded 27 November 1780. To my wife, Ruth. To William Cundiffe, alias Elliott, 100 acres of land. To my son, Thomas. Children: Reuben, Thomas, Ann Roberson, Elizabeth, Mildred, Jemima, Molly.executors: my wife, with her son, William Cundiff Elliott and John O'Bannon.Witnesses: John Hathaway, William Peake, John Barker, Daniel Morrison.

Ellis, John. 3 December 1778. 22 February 1779. Parish of Leeds. To my Ann. To my son, John. To my two youngest sons, Owen and William. Executor my son, Jonathan. Witnesses: Barry Neale, John Robertson, James Robertson.

Etherington, Elizabeth. 29 November 1776. 23 March 1778. To Catherine Nelson. Betty Allen, Catherine Duncan. To Benjamin Russell. To my nephew, Thomas O'Bannon, son of Samuel and Stelle. Capt. John Wright. Nephew, Thomas. Executors: Elias Edmonds Sr., Jeremiah Darnall. Witnesses: Henry Bramlett, Berryman Jennings, James Wright.

Feagin, Edward. 8 July 1778. 40 24 July 1780. To my wife, Elizabeth. Children: John, Edward, William, Elizabeth, Sarah, Susanna, Cleary, Mary, Frances. Witnesses: Evan Griffith, James Thomson Clark, Charles Cradduck.

Fields, Daniel. 27 Jul 1777. Recorded 24 Mar 1783. Sons: George, Lewis, John, Fieldon. Daughters; Ann, Hannah' Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary, Milly. Granddaughter Charlotte Haddocks. Exrs: Daniel Fields of Culpeper County.

Finnie, John. 15 August 1760. Recorded 27 November 1760. Wife, Ann, to have estate during her lifetime, then to go to daughter, Hannah. Executors: wife, John James, Friend. witnesses: Alexander Parker, Daniel Newlan, Jane Newlan.

Foote, George. 20 May 1759. Recorded 28 June 1759. Of HamiltonParish. Wife, Mary, plantation whereon I live, after her death to go to my son, William Foote; if deceased to go to my son, Ricard. To son Henry 100 acres. Son, George, 365 acres. Son, Gilson, 640 acres, pt of land is in Prince William County. To son, Richard, 556 acres. To son, William, the plantation upon the death of mother. Wife and daughters Elizabeth, Frances and Bethelon, to have slaves. Executors, wife and sons, George, Gilson, Richard, William. Wit: William Fletcher, John Burdell, George Russell.

Foote, George. 15 July 1775. Recorded 27 July 1775. To my wife, Celia. To my daughter, Hester Foote My unborn child is to share in my estate

Foote, Richard. 24 Feb 1778. Recorded. 24 Apr 1780. Stafford County. Brother, William Foote, whole estate. Wit: William Lawrence, Lawrence Washington.

Fowkes, Elizabeth. 20 Jun 1781. Recorded 22 Oct 1781. To my son, George. My son, William. Daughters: Mary, Essey. My children: William, Mary, Chandler, Essey, George, Elizabeth Phillips. Witnesses: William Roy, William Wright, Joshua Butler, Joseph Morgan.

Frazier, Daniel. 28 May 1765. Recorded 26 August 1765. Heir: Samuel Anderson, Joiner, my chest that is it Ruben Berry's. The reminder of my estate is to go to Catherine Thatcher if she's living. If she is deceased to go to Charles Haynes eldest son. Mary Bradford. Executor: Charles Haynes. Witnesses: Daniel Bradford, Joseph Morgan, Alexander Bradford.

Furr, Thomas. 20 Jul 1777. 25 Mar 1783. Thomas Furr alias Johnson. Wife, Elizabeth. To Benjamin Williams, Thomas Cummings (cousin). To Thomas Furr, son of Moses. Exrs: wife and Thomas Cummings. Wit: w. Waller, Ann Conway, William Smith, Ann McChosney.

George, Nicholas. 24 June 1779. Recorded 27 September 1779. My wife, Margaret. My children: Nicholas, William, Joseph, Elizabeth, Lydia, Willmouth. Executors: my wife, my sons, Joseph and William George. Witnesses: John Nelson, Thomas Tidler.

Glasscock, John. 8 March 1765. Recorded 22 April 1765. My wife, Mary, to have one half of my estate. To my daughter, Frances, to have the other one half. Executors: my wife, Mary, and Thomas Glasscock.

Grigsby, Samuel. 11 May 1781. Recorded 22 Oct 1781. Parish of Leeds. Wife, Ann. Mother, Mrs. Dade of Prince George County. Exes: Henry Peyton, William Grigsby, James Grigsby. Wit: John Scott, John Fishback, Peter Tait.

Hall, Richard. 1 March 1774. Recorded 25 June 1774. All negroes are to remain on the plantation of Mrs. Hannah Corbin until my debts are paid. Land purchased from Richard and William Hampton. Children: Elisha Hall Corbin, my daughter Martha Corbin. Their mother, Mrs. Hannah Corbin. My sister, Mary Williamson, to receive a legacy, also so to her son, James Williamson. My nieces: Martha, Mary, Hannah and Elizabeth Williamson, daughters of my sister Mary Williamson. Executors: Mrs. Hannah Corbin of Richmond County. Executors: Wharton Ransdell, James Scott, Thomas Marshall, iJohn Chilton.

Hampton, Richard. 24 November 1766. Recorded: December 1766. My wife, Maetha Hampton, to have use of the plantation during her widowhood. My daughter, Elizabeth Hampton, is to have slaves at that the death of my wife. To my daughter, Sarah Hampton, land and slaves. To my daughter, Martha Hampton, five slaves. Sons, William and Richard. Grandson, Richard Hampton, after the death of my wife to have 2 slaves. Grandson, Gale Hampton, son of Richard, one slave. My land in Hampshire County to be sold after my death. Executors: my son, William, and Richard Lingham, son-in-law. Witnesses: Charles Moorehead, Sarah Sinkler, John Bell.

Harrison, Thomas. 23 September 1773. Recorded 25 January 1774. My sons: William, Burr, Thomas. To my daughters, Susan Gibson, Mary Fowkes, Ann Gillison. Grandsons: Thomas Gibson, John Gibson. Granddaughter, Ann Harrison Fowkes. To my son in law, Jonathan Gibson. To Chandler Fowkes,' my son-in-law. Grandson: Thomas Harrison Fowkes. To my granddaughter Lucy Harrison, daughter of William. To my granddaughter, and Ann Grayson Gibson. To my grandson, Catlett Gibson. To my son, Benjamin Harrison. Friend and nephew, Cuthbert Harrison. To my four nieces, Sith Harrison, Frances Harrison, and and Sarah Harrison. Executors. William Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, sons, Jonathan Gibson. Witnesses: Thomas Elliott, Benjamin Elliott, John Moffitt.

Hermans, John. 5 April 1775. Recorded 22 May 1775. To my son, James. Wife, Hermona. To my daughter's, Mary and Susanna. Executors: my wife, John Kinchloe. Witnesses: John Barker, William Kinchloe, John Kinchloe.

Hitt, Peter. 23 March 1772. Recorded 27 July 1772. My wife, Elizabeth. Slaves to sons, John Joseph and Peter Hitt. To my daughter, Mary Rector, 100 acres. To Henry Hitt, 100 pounds of currency money. Children: John, Joseph, Harmon, Peter, Mary. Executors: sons, Harman, Joseph. Witnesses: Harman Rector,Joseph Taylor, John Morgan, Harmon Rector.

Hogan, Margaret. 20 November 1767. Recorded: 20 June 1767. To Mary Bannister one large chest. Witnesses: John Williams, Ann Williams, Frances Moore.

Holton, Alexander. 5 March 1782. Recorded 25 March 1782. My wife, Elizabeth. Executor: my son, William. Witnesses: John Monroe, Lewis Woodyard, Henry Ford.

Holtzclaw, Jacob. 15 January 1759. Recorded 29 February 1760. Hamilton Parish, prince William County. To son, Joseph Holtzclaw, 374 acres. To son, Jacob Holdsclaw, 200 acres of land which I purchased of Harmond Kamper and Thomas Barton Also land that I purchased from Thomas Barton. Son, Joseph Holtzclaw, to have the liberty of taking as much timber off of 150 acres of land as he has need for building a dwelling house.Son, Harmon Holtzclaw, to have the land that I bought in Prince William County from Thomas Stone. Grandsons: Henry Hall, Joseph Hall. To my daughter, Eve Wiley (husband Alan Wiley ), 300 acres of land. To my daughter, Elizabeth Miller, wife of Harman Miller, land. To daughter, Alice Katherine Darnall, one negro boy. Grandson, Joseph Darnall, son of Jeremiah Darnall, to have 355 acres of land in Prince William County. Grandson, Jacob Fishback, son of Fishback, to have one Negro. The land in Augusta County is to be sold and the money to be divided among all my children. Executors: son, Jacob Holtzclaw and Jeremiah Darnall, son in law. Witnesses: Peter Hitt, Thomas Marshall, Henry Kamper.

Jackman, Thomas. 15 Mar 1776. Recorded 25 Mar 1782. Son, 130 acres. Son, Richard, 130 acres of Pigmit Bridge tract, to pay my daughter, Sarah Neavill for it. Son, Adam, the old plantation, to pay Margaret Underwood. Son, William, 100 acres where he lives. Son, Joseph. Daughters, Rebecca Smith and Hannah Smith. Exrs: Thomas, Richard, Adam (sons). Wit: Thomas James, John Johnson, Henry Moffett Jr.

James, John. 6 November 1777. Recorded 25 nine 1778. Hamilton Parish. To my son, Thomas James, a tract of land lying on the eastern most side of Spring branch, which land came by his mother, as this is a small quantity of acres which came by her on the other side of Spring branch, I give my son Thomas in lieu of other land. His mother's land was 500 acres. To my son, Benjamin, the plantation where I now live, after the death of mother. Tucson, James, a tract of land. To my daughter, Susannah. To granddaughter, Hannah Finnie. To my grandson, Benjamin James. To my wife, Dinah James, all land not bequeathed to children. To my daughters: Sarah Hitt, Ann Tullis, Hannah Humes, Elizabeth Bradford, Mary Conway, Dinah Thompson, Susanna James. Executors: my wife and sons, Thomas, Benjamin, John. Witnesses: William Grant, John Kerr, Jonathan Markham, Marmaduke Brow.

James, Thomas. 9 Apr 1772. Recorded 26 Feb 1776. To my wife, Mary, to have one third of my estate doing her natural life and that her death the property is to go to my sons, George and James. To my daughters: Molly, Agatha, Margaret, Elizabeth. Land in Spotsylvania County, home and lot in Fredericksburg purchased from Warner Washington. Executors: Charles Bruce, Thomas Hoard, Gerrard Banks and John James, my brother. Witnesses: James Allen, John James, William Delaney, Benjamin, J.H. Smith.

Jennings, Augustine. . 13 December 1776. Recorded 24 August 1778. Hamilton Parish.Wife, Hannah. Son, William, to have 200 acres of land etc. The following name sons are to receive land and slaves: Benjamin, Baylor, George, Berryman, Lewis and Augustine.My daughter, Betty Jennings. My daughter, Hannah. My daughter, Sally. My daughter Jemima Hudnall. My daughter, Nancy Weathers. My daughter, Chloe Weathers. Executors: Augustine and William Jennings. Witnesses: Henry Bramblett, Peter Barker, Lucretia Russell.

Johnson, Jeffrey. 11 Jun 1782. 26 May 1783. Son, Alexander. Wife, Sarah. Sons, Bailey, Alexander, James, Presley. Daughters: Mary Cockrell, Elizabeth Morris, Sarah Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson. Exrs: sons, Bailey and Alexander. Wit: Anderson Cockrell, Jesse Moffett, John Monroe.

Kenner, Howson. . 9 April 1778. Recorded: 28 September 1778. To my eldest son, Francis, all of the money in the hands of my son in law William Seaton, except 40 pounds, the balance of the money said Seaton owes me, 210 pounds, for the 250 acres of land which I sold to him. To my daughter, Betty. To my daughter, Rebecca Clifton. To my daughter, Mary. Give my son, George Turville Kenner, a tract of land and slaves. To my grandson, Rodham Kenner, son of George, a tract of land. To my daughter, Peggy, and her husband, Stephen Prichard. To my son, Rodham. To grandson, Howson Kenner. To my grandson, George Seaton. To my daughter, Katie Markham, and her daughter, Mary Anne. To my grandson, Samuel Eskridge, alias Kenner, son of my daughter Susanna. Executors: Joseph Blackwell and my daughter, Susanna witnesses: Original Young, William Pope.

Kirk, William. 1 May 1779. Recorded 27 November 1780. Should a dad without children, the estate is to be sold and thr money sent to relatives in Scotland: John McLoar, James McLoar, Mary McLoar and Elizabeth McLar, children of John McLoar and Sarah Kirke. To my wife, Elizabeth. Executors: David Allison , William Allison Gavin Lawson of Culpeper County. Witnesses: William Pickett, James Bell, John speaker Jr. , Charles Morehead, Presley Morehead, William Hinton.

Lawson, Ann Steptoe. 1 June 1774. Recording 28 Nov 1774. To my brothers, Ephapharoditus and Jown Lawson. To my uncle, Joseph Blackwell and aunt Lucy Blackwell. To my cousins: Betty Chilton, Judith Blackwell, Elizabeth Lawson, and Steptoe Lawson, Harry Lawson, Elizabeth Gibson. To my sister,Mary Lawson. Exr: Ephaphroditus Lawson, my brother.

Lewis, Sarah. 4 Feb 1778. Recorded June 22, 1778 of Loudoun County. To my daughter, Silby West. To my daughter, Sarah Manley. Rest of my estate to my daughter, Mary Peak, doing her life, and her death to her children. Executors: John Peaked, my son-in-law. Witnesses: William Whiteley, Cleater Smith.

Luttrell, Michael. 16 March 1776. Recorded 24 office 1778. Daughter, Franklin McKenzie. Daughter, Hannah. To my son, Abner. To my daughter, Lydia. To my son, Michael. To my son, Nathan. To my daughter, Dinah. . To my son, Richard. To my daughter, Sarah. To my son, Lot. To my daughter, . To my daughter, Mary. To my daughter, Betty. To my wife, Dinah. Executors: my wife, Richard Luttrell, John Littrell. Witnesses: John Combs. Richard Coram. Robert Luttrell.

Luttrell, Richard. 27 September 1764. Recording 25 May 1766. Son, James, 70 acres. Son, Michael, 70 acres. Son, Samuel, 70 acres, where George Collier formerly resided. Son, John, 70 acres of land. Son, Richard, my new patent of land containing 58 acres. Land to the following daughters: Unstips., Mary, Susannah. The last named to have 80 acres of land. Son, Robert, to have the place whereon I now live. Daughter, Catherine Corum, land. Daughter, Sarah Luttrell, land. Granddaughter, Mary Coram. My wife, Mary.Executors: wife, and Sons, Richard and Robert. Witnesses: Edward Lawrence Senior, Edward Lawrence Jr, Richard Lawrence.

Maddox, Thomas. 15 October 1782. Recorded 23 June 1783. To my wife, Margaret, land in Prince William County, containing 260 acres. To my daughter, Easter Sally Maddox. Daughter, Fanny. Daughter, Darkes Jones.Sons: Thomas, Matthew, Lazarus, William, Nathaniel, and Jethro. Executors: my wife and son, Lazarus.

Martin, Tillman. 23 May 1778. Recorded 26 July 1779. My wife, Elizabeth. My son, Tillman. My daughter, Elinor. Executors: my wife, my son, Elijah Darnall. Witnesses: Jeremiah Darnall, Thomas Parker, John Parker.

Mathis, Robert. 30 November 1766. Recorded 23 February 1767. To my wife, Elizabeth, land held by lease from Rev. William Stewart of Stafford County. To my son, John Dudley Mathis, land in Prince William County left by my brother, Griffin Mathis. To my son Chichester Mathis, land purchased from Benjamin Morris in Fauquier County. The following children are to have one slave each: Robert, Alice, Sarah. The three youngest daughters: Elisabeth, Ann, Nancy. Exrs:my wife, James Lane, Newman Mathis. Witnesses: Cornelius Kincheloe, James Hamrick, Maxmillian Haynie.

Maury, John. 20 Feb 1764. 26 Jul 1764. Wife, Betty. Daughter, Peggy. Daughters, Margaret and Molly, 226 acres in Culpeper County, 300 acres 15 miles from Winchester. Daughter, Betty, 163 acres I purchased from Robert Jackson in Frederick County and 198 acres in Hampshire County. Nephews, John, Henry and William Rousan. Exrs; wife, Henry Mauzy, brother, Peter Mauzt, William Rousan. Wit: Thomas Conway, John Edge, John Luttrell.

McCormick, James M. 28 June 1759. Recorded 28 June 1760. Inventory. Appraisers: John Duncan, Edward Wilborn, Francis Tennille.

Mentor, Joseph. 12 December 1772. Recorded 27 Jim 1774. To my wife, Mary. Sons, John and Joseph. Grandson, William Mentor, son of Jacob, deceased. Executors: Joseph Chilton, William Chilton. Witnesses: John Chilton, Will Chilton.

Millard, William. For January 1782. Recorded 25 March 1782. Should my wife remarryall of my estate is to go to Thomas Cummings. Heirs: Ann Sudduth, wife of John Sudduth. Executors: my wife, James Thompson, Original Young. . Witnesses: Richard Coram, Champ Coram, John Cummings.

Miller, Simon. 26 Mar 1769. Recorded 26 Feb 1770. To my granddaughter, Ann Edmonds. To my granddaughter, Judith Edmonds, the place where George Ford is overseer. To my grandson, Elias Edmonds, 200 acres of land in King George county. My brother, John. To Joan Hughes, 100 pounds of currency money the day that she marries or when she reaches the age of 18 years. Executors: Elias Edmonds, William Edmonds, John O'Bannon, George Bennett. Witnesses: James Craig, Thomas Mackie, Robert Scott.

Minter, Jacob. 21 November 1772. Recorded 26 April 1773. My wife to have the bed my father gave me and the use of two slaves. My son. Executors: William Settle, Hannah Minter. Witnesses: Francis Bronbaugh, Andrew Anderson, Andrew Settle, John Edwards.

Mintor, John. My wife, Mary to have one third of my estate during her life. Then to be divided between my children, William, Elizabeth, Jacob. My son, Anthony, is to have a tract of land left to me by my father, Joseph Mintor. My daughter, Elizabeth to be raised by my sister, Rogers. Executors: Charles Chilton , Joseph Minter, George Rogers. Witnesses: George Rogers, Mary Bailey, William Tomlin.

Morehead, John. 23 June 1768. Recorded 24 October 1768. The following children are to have 5 Shillings: Hannah Johnson, Charles Morehead, John Morehead, Mary Lawrence, Elizabeth Bristraw. My son, Alexander, two slaves. My son William, to have 15 pounds. My son Samuel to have a tract of land containing 90 acres and 50 acres. The land that my wife now lives on is to be divided between Alexander, William and Dressley. Executors: my sons, Charles, Alexander, William. Witnesses: John Jett, William Macklin, Joseph Macklin.

Morgan, Charles, Sr. 3 December 1758. Recorded 22 September 1766. Hamilton Parish, Prince William County. Seven of my children have received their full parts in proportion of my estate: Charles, Simon, William, Benjamin, James, Alice and Mary Morgan. To my beloved wife, Anne Morgan, one third of my personal estate, the other two thirds to my son, John Morgan. Executor: son, John Morgan. Witnesses John Edwards, Garrett Edwards, James Edwards.

Morgan, Randle. 30 Feb 1773. Recorded 27 May 1773. My wife, Martha to have the plantation for her life. At her deceased to go to my youngest son Randall Morgan Jr. My sons, Enoch and Abel, to have 10 pounds. My son in law, Abraham Morgan, to have 10 pounds. Randall Morgan Junior will be 21 years of age on October 1777. Daughters :: Mary, Grace, deceabses, her daughter, Sarah Carpenter, to have 10 pounds. Executors: Abel and Enoch Morgan. Witnesses: Michael Hennie, Nathan Banley.

Murry, James. 29 March 1783. Recorded 28 July 1783. My wife, Lydia. Land to my son, Ralph and to John Seaton, son-in-law. Executors: sons, Ralph, John, Reuben. Witnesses John Butler, Nathan Cochran, Daniel French.

Neville, George. To my wife, Mary. To my daughters, Joanna Hathaway and Judith Barrett. To my sons-in-law, John Roper, Solomon Jones, Ambrose Barrett, James Hathaway. To my daughter's, Lucy Calmes, Ann Blackmore, Mary Barrett, Susanna Hampton, Letty Helms, Mary Roser and Betty, Jones. To my grand daughter, Ann Helms, Charlotte Hampton, Joanna Hampton. To my grandsons George and William Jones, John Barrett, son of James. Executors: my wife, John Roser, Sol Jones, James Hathaway, Ambrose Barnett. Witnesses: Richard Chichester, Samuel Pharis, , John Shirley.

Neavill, John. 24 Apr 1767. Sons: John, Robert, Gabriel, Henry, 1 shilling each. Daughters: Milly Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Taylor, Sarah Redman, Mary Neavill, 1 shilling. Remainder of estate to go to son, Thomas. Executors: friends, George Neavill and John Buchanan, Wit: James Young, Mary Barratt, Alexander Parker.

Newell, Benjamin. 2 Oct 1780. Recorded 25 Mar 1782. Heirs: and Wheatley, Leannah Wheatley, Sarah Wheatley. To John Newell, son of my brother, Richard, 400 pounds. To my sister, Nancy, balance of my estate. Witnesses: Samuel Holiday, James Dobie.

O'Bannon, Bryan. For September 1760. 23 Feb 1762. Hamilton Parish, County of Fauquier. Son, John, and wife, Sarah, Land where he now lives containing 212 acres. Sarah, daughter up son, John. Son, William, plantation where he now resides containing 212 acres. Son, Samuel, plantation and land in King George county containing 300 acres. Daughters; Elizabeth Ambrose, Ann Miller. Grandson, Thomas O'Bannon, son of John, plantation where I now lives, containing 220 acres. Grandson, William O'Bannon, son of William, to have remaining part of plan I now live on. Grandson, Bryan O'Bannon, son of John. 27 grandchildren. Aaron and Francis Johnston, children of Margaret Johnston, my plantation and land in Frederick County. I appoint Jacob Hite, son in law, and Elizabeth Hite, granddaughter, to have care and management of said children until they come of age. executors: sons, John and William, and Jacob Hite. To Aaron Johnston, a slave. Witnesses: Elias Edmonds, Samuel Earle, James Rogers.

O'Bannon, George. Probated: 25 August 1777. A letter from the battle of Kings Bridge from George O'Bannon.

Owens, Jeremiah. 26 November 1772. Recorded 23 October 1773. My wife, Jane. My young son, Jeremiah. Other children mentioned. Witnesses:. Evan Griffith, William Berry, John Kenton.

Peakes, John. 8 June 1779. Recorded 22 May 1780. Hamilton Parish. To my wife, Mary. To my daughters Sally, Mary, Elizabeth. To my son, Thomas. Executor: wife. Witnesses: John Carvell, Judith Carvell.

Parker, William. 3 April 1775. Recorded 22 May 1775. To my brothers, Alexander and Richard Parker. My estate is to be used to maintain my father and mother. After Their death, my estate is to be divided between my brother Richard and my sisters, Ann and Judith Parker. Executors: my brothers, Alexander and Richard Parker. Witnesses: James Shackleford, William Allen, William Hardison.

Pearce, Peter. 6 Feb 1768. 27 Jun 1768. Son, John. Daughters, Rosannah and Susannah Pearce. Wife, Lelia, to have land I purchased from William Waugh. Exrs: brothers, John and Jacob Pearce. Wit: James Craig, Joseph Morgan, Elizabeth Morgan. Peters, John. 4 Oct 1782. Wife to have house. Sons: John, Nimrod, James, land in Stafford County that I purchased from James Peters, 413 acres.Nimrod is to have one sixth part of my land in Kentucky. Sons, James, Lewis, William. My daughters: Nancy, Sarah, Betty. Executors: my wife, John Ashby, John Peters, Joseph Combs, Cuthbert Combs.

Pickett, William. 26 September 1766. Recorded: 24 November 1766. To my daughter, Sarah Pickett slaves and personal property when she comes of age. To my wife, Elizabeth Pickett, all of the estate except land which I hold in Caroline and Culpeper counties, which is to go to my son Reuben Pickett when he comes of age. My land in Caroline County after The death of my mother is to be sold and the money arising from the sale is to be paid to Mary Ann Marshall. To my daughter! Sarah Pickett. After the death of my wife, my property is to be sold and divided among my three sons, John, Martin and William, Except should my sons, George and Reuben, not have as much as the others, they shall be made equal. Executors: my wife , and sons, Martin and William. Witnesses: Henry Kamper, James Peny, Philip Kamper, Sarah Peny.

Price, Bennett. 9 Juk 1774. Recorded 24 October 1774. Hamilton Parish. Wife, Judith. My daughter's: Elisabeth, Ann, Judith. Executors: my wife, Martin Pickett, William Edmonds, Armistead Churchhill witnesses: Martin Pickett, Joseph Blackwell Junior, Samuel Blackwell Junior, Ann Pickett.

Priest, William. 5 Mar 1781. Recorded 28 May 1781. Wife, Eveles. To Samuel Priest. Brother, John. Mother, Sarry. Brother, Thomas. Sister, Sary Murry. Brother, George. Brother, Richard. Sister, Elizabeth. Exrs: Thomas Priest, brother, James Stark. Wit; James Peters, James Darnall, James Stark.

Quarles, Betty . 9 September 1773. Recorded 20 10 November 1773. To my father in law, Thomas Harrison. To Thomas Gibson, son of Jonathan. To my brother Benjamin Harrison. Showed my brother Benjamin die the property to go to Burr Harrison, son of brother Williams and niece, Susanna Humstead. To my sister, Mary Fowkes. To my brother John Quarrels' daughter, Elizabeth Minor Quarles. To my brother, John Quarles. Executor: Jonathan Gibson. Witnesses: William Coppedge, John Coppedge, Benjamin Jones.

Ransdell, William, Sr. 3July 1776. Recorded 20 October 1776. my wife is to have use of my estate during her life. To my son, Wharton Ransdell, the mansion house and plantation. Sons, Thomas and William, to have remaining land. Should my son, Thomas, die, his part of the estate is to go to my sons Edward and Chilton. Executors: sons, Wharton, Thomas, William Ransdell.

Rector, Henry. To April 1781. Recorded 26 November 1781. To my son, William, land that Capt. William Smith now lives on. To my son, John, land. To my son, Enoch, 150 acres. Executors: Benjamin Rector, my brother, Frederick Rector. Witnesses: Harmon Rector Jr., Harmon Rector Sr., Henry Utterback

Rector, John. 5 July 1772. 22 March 1772. To my wife, Catherine, to have the plantation where I now live during her natural life. Then to be divided between my children. To my son, Henry, 224 acres. Sons, Daniel and Charles. My son Jacob to receive slaves. My son Benjamin to have plantation. My son Frederick to have slaves. My grandson, John Rector, son of John, to have land. To my brother, Harmon Rector, land. After the death of my wife the household goods are to be divided into six parts: sons, John, Daniel, Jacob, Charles, Benjamin, Frederick, and the children of my deceased daughter, Catherine and the children of my daughter Elizabeth divided into eight parts. Executors: my wife, and son, Henry. Witnesses: Henry Rector, John Adams, Jacob Fanbean.

Rennolds, James. To February 1776. Recorded 20 March 1776. Wife, Margaret, to have entire estate. Executor: my wife. Witnesses: Edward Settle, Rosanna Settle, Abraham Iles.

Robinson, Joseph. 21 May 1782. Recorded 22 July 1782. My wife, Mrtha. Children: Maxmillian,John, William, Dorcas Murry, Hannah Kinchloe, Catherine Robinson, Peggy Robinson, Molly Robinson. Grandson: Maxmillian. Granddaughter, Hannah Robinson. Granddaughter, Lucy Robinson, deceased. Exrs: wife, and son, John. Wit: John Barker, Joseph Robinson, Jesse Robinson, James Wright.

Roper, John. 6 Apr 1783. 23 Jun 1783. Sons, Richard and John, land in Rappahannock County. Sons, John and William to have and where I live. Daughters: Nancy, Sarah, Sukey, Violet, Letty, Winny, Sally, Elizabeth. O

Scott, James. 2 January 1779. Recorded 22 November 1779. Parish of Leeds. To my wife, Elizabeth Scott my whole estate doing her widowhood. Land in Prince William County on the Ohio River. My daughters: Sarah, Frances, Elizabeth and Nancy. My sons: Alexander, James, Cuthbert and Thomas. Executors: my wife, Cuthbert Bullitt, Cuthbert Harrison. Witnesses: James Stewart, Samuel Boyd, William Stewart.

Seaton, William. Sons: James, William. Exrs: wife, Ridham Kenner, William Conway. Wit: George Marshall, Robert Kenner, George Turberville, David Wickliffe.

Settle, William. 5 Feb 1782. Recorded 25 Mar 1782. Wife, Sarah. Sons: Edward, Pope Williams, William Freeman. Daughter, Elizabeth, 100 acres. Son, William Freeman, 100 acres. Son, Edward, 550 acres Exrs: Edward and William Freeman. Wit: John Spillman, Nancy Settle, Henry Settle, Francis Sudduth, Benjamin Arnold.

Shadrack, John. 12 Aug 1759. Recorded 27 Sept 1759. Wife, Elizabeth. To Thomas Jackson who now lives with me, 640 acres in Culpeper Coun. Executors: wife and Charles Morehead.

Shipp, John. 19 Feb 1778. Recorded 23 March 1778. My slaves are bequeath to my daughters, Sukey Drummon, Polly Shipp, Nancy Shipp. My sons: Richard Wyatt Shipp, Laban and Colby Shipp. Executors: Laban and Richard Shipp. Witnesses: Thomas Lewis, Thomas James, William Donaldson.

Sias, John. 6 September 1773. Recorded 22 September 1779. Wife to have full maintenance out of my estate. My daughter, Mary Hamrick. To Thomas Chapman. Executors: Thomas Chapman, William Carr. Witnesses: James Marshall, James Guthrie, John Tebbs.

Sincleare, John. 21 June 1767: 22 April 1771. My sons, Robert, Daniel. My daughters: Jimine, Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth, Charity. Executors: my sons, John and William. Witnesses: John Wright, John Kerrs , William Preston.

Smith, John. 3 Sept 1767. Of Hamilton Parish. Sister, Mary Manrony 160 acres in Dunmore County. Mother, Jane Smith, land in Dunmore County. After her death land to be divided between my sister Hannah Smith and her son Lewis Smit. wit: Augustine Smith, James Smith, William Smith.

Smith, Mathew. 25 Nov 1781. Recorded 25 Mar 1782. Wife, Martha. Sons: William, Joseph, James. Exrs: wife, James Smith, brother, Minor Winn. Witnesses: Tom Smith, Joseph Smith, James Key.

Snelling, Benjamin. 8 November 1773.: 27 June 1774. My wife, Elizabeth, the use of my estate in during her lifetime. Son, Benjamin. Other children mentioned. Witnesses: Daniel Bradford, Alexander Bradford, Edward Humstead,

Southard, Francis. 20 October 1779. Recorded 22 November 1779. To my wife, Elizabeth, a tract of land during her life and at her death to go to my son, Levi. My sons: William, George. My daughter, Sarah Dodds. My daughter, Jemima. Executors: my wife, James Duff.

Stamps, Thomas. 8 Jul 1761. Recorded 26 May 1763. Son, Timothy, 150 acres of land where he now lives. Son, John, the remaining part of aforesaid land. Granddaughter, Molly Stamps, daughter of Son, Thomas. Son, William. Son, George, 150 acres of land that I purchased up Lewis Tackett. Should son, George, die before coming of age, property to go to the children of my daughter, Elizabeth Tackett. Daughter, Mary Shackelford, now has two children. I lend to my wife, Mary Stamps, all movable estate, both slaves and stock.executors: Timothy, John and William Stamps.

Stamps, William. 23 Apr 1772. Recorded 23 Mar 1772. Wife, Ann to have estate and should she remarry to be divided between children and unborn child. Exes: William Hunton, Robert Sanders. Wit: Richard Chichester, Peter Hedengran, Margaret Metcalf.

Stewart! James. 26 May 1781. 22 October 1781. Hamilton Parish. To my wife the moiety of a tract of land which I purchased from Richard Grubbs whereon my son John now lives. At her death to go to my son John. To my sons: Allen, Solomon, William, James, Charles. To my daughters: Mary, Betty, Jane, Helen. Executors: my wife, son, James, James Hathaway. Witnesses: William Metcalf, Betsy Metcalf, Sarah Elliott.

Tolle, Roger. 2 Feb 1778. Recorded 22 May 1780. Wife, Sarry. Sons: Roger and George. Granddaughter: Susannah, daughter of Jonathan. Children: Jonathan, and Squires, Roger, James and Stephen. Executors: my wife, my sons, Roger and Stephen witnesses: Edward Turner, Mary Turner, Elizabeth Grogan.

Twentymen, Edward. 12 April 1759. Recorded 22 May 1760. Son, Benjamin, to have 200 acres of land in Prince William County. Son, John, 200 acres on the home plantation. Daughter, Alender, to have personal estate. Witnesses: William Jett, William Threlkeld and Jesse Thelkeld.

Watts, Francis. 23 October 1753. Recorded 28 October 1769. Craven County South Carolina. My wife, Ann, to have use of slaves and Land during her life, after her deceased to go to my grandson, Francis Watts. Executor: my wife, but should she die then Benjamin Stone is to act as executor. Witnesses: John Dugan, Benjamin Stone, Ann Dugan.

Weaver, Tillman. 14 December 1759 recorded 27 March 1760. Wife, Elizabeth Weaver, to have use of my plantation, which I purchased from Martin Hardin and taken up by John Hardin. After death of my wife ran to go to son, Tillman . Slaves to be divided between my sons Tillman, John, and daughter Susanna Weaver. Daughter, Ann Kemper,wife of John. Daughter, Mary Hitt, wife of Harman Hitt to have land in Culpeper County and slaves. Eve Porter, wife of Samuel to have land I purchased of Charles Taylor. Daughter, Catherine Weaver, to have 150 acres and slaves. Daughter, Susanna Weaver, to have 89 acres of land and slaves. Son, Jacob Weaver, to have 200 acres and slaves. Executors: wife, son Jacob, Samuel Porter, son in law. Witnesses: William Norman. Tillman Martin. Thomas Marshall.

Webb, John. 4 Feb 1777. Recorded 23 May 1778. Wife, Judith. Sons: John and William. My daughter, Priscilla Webb. A tract of land in Northumberland County is bequeathed to my wife. Executors: my wife, William Ballard, William Miskel, John Keith. Witnesses: John Keith, James Keys.

Winn, Minor. 30 July 1775. 23 Mar 1778. To my son, William. To my granddaughter, Martha Smith. To my son, James. To my son, Minor. To my son, Richard. To my daughter, Margaret Johnson. To my daughter, Mary Smith. To my daughter, Susan Grant. To my daughter, Elizabeth Smith. Executors: my wife, Margaret, my son, Minor Winn. Witnesses: Steven Tolle, Thomas White, James Fleming.

Wright, Joseph. 5 November 1759. Recorded 27 March 1760. Daughters: Hester Jackman, Mary Russell, Catherine Bailey. Executors: William Russell, Thomas Jackman. Witnesses: Lazarus Taylor, Richard McPherson, Elizabeth Butler.