Images of Goochland County Wills, Estates, Bk No. 5, 1741 - 1745

Images of Goochland County Wills 1745 - 1749

Abstracts of Goochland County Wills 1736 - 1742

Adams, Robert. 22 Feb 1738. Recorded: 17 June 1740. Son, James all of my land and plantation on the river whereon I now live, after the death of my wife, Mourning, who is - have this land for life. Son, Robert, all land on the creek whereon I live and the mill. The ridge which is back of my house is the dividig line between my two sons. Daughters: Judith Clark and Mary Moreman, 800 acres at the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Daughter, Elizabeth Moreman, 400 acres of land on Mychunk Creek next - County Line. Daughter, Agnes Ferguson, 400 acres in the fork of Lickinghole Creek on the northeast side of the land of Thomas Saunders. - daughter, Susanna, 400 acres on southwest side of Francis Coleyshire on which land John Miles now lives. Daughter, Lucy, 550 acres where the mine was dug and where Mark Liveley lived. - daughter, Anne, the younger, 400 acres on Mychunk Creek adjoining my great tract up the creek and is a separate patent. Daughter, Sally, 398 acres on both sides of Dover Mill Creek where I lately dwelt. If any of my maiden daughters die before marriage, their share of the land - be divided equally between my two sons. Wit: Henry Wood, Martin King.

Carter, Thomas of St. James Parish, Henrico Co. 2 Nov 1726. Recorded 21 June 1738. Sons: Thomas, Robert, John, Edward, Joseph. Daughter, Elizabeth Carter. Son, Joseph, all the land whereon I live. Wife, Penele, executtrix. Wit: Thomas Edwards, William Pledge, Dorothy Pledge.

Chastain, Martha of King William Parish, Goochland County. 23 April 1740 Recorded 20 May 1740. Daughter, Mary Magdalene Chastain the plantation I dwell on and all land devised - me by my husband Stephen Chastain containing 314 acres. If she dies or remains unmarried then the land - be divided equally between my brothers, Peter Dubuy and John Levialain Jr. Also, - my brothers all money in the house and part of money due t me by Edward Hamp-n and William Hamp-n and Matthew Agee, - be equally divided after five pounds is oaken out for Barbara Dubuy's legacy and four pounds for John Farcy's legacy. - my brother, John James Dubuy, land devised - me by my husband bought of Jacob Capon, 46 acres on the south side of the James River adjoining widow Carner and John Harris. Execu-r, my brother, John James Dubuy. Wit: Thos. Porter, Jean Pierre Bilbout, David Lesueur

Chastain, Stephen. 10 Jan 1732/1733. Recorded 21 Aug 1739. Late of the province of France in Vese in Dauphiny, an inhabitant of Manakin-wn, parish of King William in Goochland County, Virginia. Wife, Martha, my plantation and 40 acres adjoining that bought of Francis and Stephen Farcy and also - her two tracts of land containing 219 acres and the other 200 acres; also a parcel I bought of Jacob Capon containing 46 acres on the south side of the James River adjoining Anthony Ma-n and Stephen Mallet and 12 acres adjoining this I now dwell on. Da ugh deter, Mary Magdalene Chastain, a plat on the fork of Jones Creek on Du-ys branch, 280 acres and 138 acres adjoining and also two tracts adjoining on Du-ys branch containing 800 acres. - my wife and daughter, all negroes and personal goods, equally when my daughter is 21 or married. Wife, executrix. Wit: Thomas Porter, Jean Pierre Bilbout, David Lesueeur, Jean Levilon.

Christian, Thomas. 16 Oct 1737: Recorded 17 May 1737. Wife, Rebecca, I give the land I live on for life, being 210 acres and after her death - go - my son James. Sons: Thomas, the plantation whereon he now lives, being 250 acres; Robert, plantation whereon he lives, 300 acres; William, 300 acres, it being part of the land which John Prior -ok up. Grandson: -m Christian. Daughters: Mary Christian; Constant Christian; Rebecca Christian and Mourning Colman. Execu-rs, wife Rebecca and son, James. Wit: John McBrid, John Frier, John Clark, John Wright.

Dickens, Thomas. 31 Jul 1740. Recorded: 21 Jul 1741. - William Mayo, Gent., in lieu of 36 pds 9 and one half shillings which I owe him, 800 acres in same county, 400 being adjacent - Henry Hudson, Benjamin Harris and James Smith and the other 400 adjacent - John Witt and Benjamin Harris according - patents - Daniel S-ner and John James Flournoy, 16 Jan 1738, with plantation I now dwell on. - David Bell, merchant, in lieu of debt I owe him, 800 acres in same county, 400 acres adjacent - Daniel Guerraud, deceased, and Stephen Chastain, deceased, and John Witt. The heirs of Daniel S-ner, deceased and John James Flournoy, deceased, - make authentic deeds - all of above lands, which were patented by them. All rest estate - wife, Ann, and daughter Frances (when 21 or married), and they are - be execu-rs. Wit: Ang. Depp, Peter Depp, John Pankey, Peter Depp, Jr.

Frankling, Thomas of Henrico County. 31 Mar 1727: recorded 17 May 1737. Sons: Thomas, Edmund. Daughter: Ann Lax. Wit: William Burke, John Stephens, Bartholomew S-vall, James Lax.

Jamboo, Giddian. 14 Nov 1735: recorded 17 May 1737. Daughters: Ann Elizabeth Jamboo (all my lands) and two negroes (Will and Jack) - go - my wife if she dies without heirs. Execu-rs: wife and Peter Depp. Wit: Thomas Porter, Pierre Louis Soblet, Jean Pierre Bilbout.

Legrand, Peter. 12 Feb 1736/1737. Recorded 19 Jul 1737. Son, my plantation after the death of his mother. Land - be divided between all of my children. Wife, all other property Execu-r: my brother, Jacob Michaux. Wit: Joseph Chandler, John Oins. Rice, Michael. 7 Sept 1737. Recorded 21 Mar 1738. All of my estate - go - my brother Samuel Rice and my father, Michael Rice. Father - administer my estate until my brother attains 21 years. Wit: Tarl-n Fleming, John Woodson, John Bates.

Martin, John 12 Mar 1736. Recorded 15 May 1739. Eldest son, James, all of my land in Henrico County, being 447 acres. - John Martin, the son of my deceased son, John, plantation next - Joseph Pleasants and my dwelling house on the James River. Daughter: Judith Chasteen (and her son, Jeff Jeffodon) , a negro, then when he dies - his brothers and sisters. should any of my estate left me by Thomas Jeffodon deceased which I had in my hands delivered - Reny Chasteen - John Jeffodon comes of age, it is - be divided among John's brother and sisters. - my son Peter tract adjoining Mr. Randolph Jr. - daughter, Jane Martin, negroes. Wife, Margaret, my plantation next - William Randolph Jr. as long as she lives, then - go - Peter. My deceased son's children number three. Wit: Ellen Letcher, James Soblet.

Maxey, Edward. 18 Apr 1737. Recorded 20 May 1740. - son John land on the north branch of Jones Creek for life and then - go - his two sons, Samson and Edward , the sons of John. Maxey and Sarah his wife, equally.- my son William the remainder of the tract adjoining William Lansdon and John Smith. - my wife, Susannah, the land whereon I now live, for life, and then - go - my two sons, Walter and Silvanus, Walter - have that part adjoining the line of John Radford, which line was William Barnes. Son, Nathaniel. Granddaughter, Susannah Radford. - John Dunkin a young mare when he comes of age. Wife and son William, execu-rs. Wit: John Capper, Henry Byrom, John Mossom.

Rogers, Robert. 21 Aug 1738. Recorded 18 Nov 1740. Wife, Susanna, all of my land in Goochland County for life, but - have only the house and plantation on the east side of Lickinghole Creek if she marries before my son William is 18. Two sons, David and William, all my lands in Goochland County after death of my wife. William - have the house and plantation on the east side of the creek and David - have the land on the wet side. If both sons die without issue, - go - my daughters, Susanna, Elizabeth and Ann and Caroline, equally. If all die before 21, then land - go - my daughter, Lucy Danson. David (if unmarried) may live with William until he is aged 24 years. William is - ay for building David a house and outbuildings and clearing land before David is aged 21. Wife, labor of negro slaves for life, household items. - daughter, Lucy Danson, negro boy in her possession. - Daughter Susanna, 10 pounds, etc. Executrix, wife, Susanna. I entreat my esteemed friends, Colonel John Fleming and Capt. Isham Randolph - assist my wife and children if requested. Wit: John Netherland, Peter Davis, John Richardson.

Scott, Edward. 20 Feb 1737. Recorded 18 April 1738. - my eldest son, Daniel Scott the land whereon I live in Manacan -wn and 500 acres; also 400 acres on Willis Creek. - son, John, two tracts of land at the ferry purchased from Claudius Gory and Stephen Painter. - son, John, 69 acres and one half on the island in the river; also 300 acres on the Locus Thicket on -tier Creek where John now lives and 100 acres out of aforesaid tract - Andrew Spradling Jr where he is settles. - my sons, Danieland John equally, shares of the 230 acres I bought of Stephen Chastain on the back part of the aforesaid tract. - James Peaty, 90 acres on Muddy Creek provided he pays six months work. Daughter: Frances Scott, the rent from the ferry and ten pds per year which is - be part of her fortune of 300 pds. If she dies, - go - my wife Ann and my sons, Daniel and John. Mentions Stephen Pankey, Benjamin Harris and Ralph Flippen. Execu-rs: wife, Ann and friends, Benjamin Harris and Ralph Flippen. Wit: Benjamin Harris, Ralph Flippen, Jesse Scott.

Walker, John Jr. 30 Apr 1740. - my father, John Walker, all my 400 acres of land and plantation on the branches of Lickinghole Creek, it being where he now dwells. - my brother, James Walker, negroes and 400 acres on the Byrd, purchased of Thomas Clark. - my brother, Joseph Walker, negroes. - brother, David Walker, my patent of 400 acres on the branch of Little Byrd Creek and one negro. Execu-rs: Brothers, Joseph and David. Wit: Henry Chiles, William Adkinson, Richard Adkinson.

Ware, Peter of Dale Parish, Henrico County. 8 Jun 1741. Recorded 16 Mar 1741. Execu-rs, wife, Joseph Scott and John Ware. - my brother, henry Ware, 214 acres in Goochland County adj. him on Tuckahoe Creek which was willed - me by my father. Wife, Judith, three negroes. Daughter, Jane, two negroes girls, etc. Son, John, negro and half the land I hold in Goochland County near Seven Islands (when of age). Daughter, Sarah, negro. Daughter, Judith, negro girl. Son, Henry, negro boy and half of land at Seven Islands. If wife is with child, then the child is - have negro Juber when of age.

Willmore, Cicillia. 8 Dec 1739. Recorded 15 Apr 1740. Daughter, Judith Gathwrite. Son, Daniel Wilmore. Wit: Stephen Hughes Jr., Charles Raley, Joseph Johns.

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