Hammack of Virginia & Wilkes County

Robert Hammack was born in Virginia and died in Wilkes County, Georgia. He served in the American Revolution, and was known as a patriot. Wife, Millenor.[1] His LWT was signed 9 July 1799 and probated on 24 February 1800 in Wilkes County. He bequeathed his wife the whole of the land to raise the minor children. To Milley Bentley, $16.00 which "is to be considered her lawful claim against the estate." He left his first son (not named) the plantation where he lives. The second son, Robert, 100 acres adjoining his brother, Lewis, and McFarlin. The third son, Joshua, 100 acres adjoining his brother, Robert, and the survey of Perry. To fourth and fifth sons, John and William, 200 acres in the Stewart survey. To sixth son, Edward, 200 acres including the house and plantation "where I now live." The remainder of the survey and Stewart survey to daughter, Katey. Codicil. "To avoid a misunderstanding of above will, I hereby annex this codicil. To oldest daughter, Anna Ray, a calf. To Betsy Moncrief, a calf, to be considered all their claim against the estate. Residue of movable effects to be divided between daughters, Lucy, Polly, Lurina and Katey at the death of their mother."[2] Issue:

• Lewis Hammock.
• Robert Hammock.
• McFarlane Hammock.
• Joshua Hammock.
• William Hammock.
• Edward Hammock.
• Anna Hammock married Mr. Ray.
• Betsey Hammock married Mr. Moncrief.
• Lucy Hammock.
• Polly Hammock.
• Lurina Hammock.
• Katie Hammock.
• Mille Hammock married Mr. Bentley.