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WILL - LOCKETT, Margaret - Will of Margaret Locket of Bristol Parish, dated May 22, 1708, recorded July 1, 1708. To daughter Elizabeth Standley, items. To my sons, Benjamin and Thomas Locket, and to my daughters, Susan Grigg and Mary Mitchell, each one shilling. All the rest of estate to son, James Locket, and he to be sole executor. Witnesses were John Bolling and Mary Pucket.
Wills and Deeds 1706-1709, page 99, Henrico County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:21 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - LOCKETT, James - Will of James Lockett of Bristol Parish, dated December 4, 1708, recorded February 1, 1708. To brother, Thomas Lockett, my plantation and land. He is to make over within 6 months, 1/2 acre to John Bolling where Bolling's store stands. Also to Thomas, Livestock. To sisters, Susan Grigg and Mary Mitchell, each a cow. All the rest of estate to brother, Benjamin Lockett, and he to be executor. Witnesses were William Weathers, Susan Featherstone, and John Hall.
Wills and Deeds 1706-1709, page 135, Henrico County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:23 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
POWER OF ATTORNEY - GRIGG, Susan - I, Susan Grigg, appoint Mr. Edmund Chamberlayne to be my attorney. 11 June 1711. Signed by Susan Grigg and witnessed by Lewis Green, Jr., and Burrell Green, recorded June 11, 1711.
Wills and Deeds 1710-1713, page 42, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:24 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, William - Deed, dated June 4, 1711, from William Grigg of Bristol Parish, Prince George County, to Lewis Green of same, for 5 shillings, land in above parish, 50 acres, bounded by Walter Nunnally, Thomas Lewis and the river, with all houses, etc., leased for three years. Signed by William Grigg and witnessed by Robt. Munford, Tho. Wynne, Edm'd Chamberlayne. Recorded June 11, 1711.
Wills and Deeds 1710-1713, page 42, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:27 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, William, Sr. - Indenture made the 3rd day of August, 1717, between William Grigg, Senior, and Susan, his wife, parties of the first part, and John Peterson of Bristol Parrish, conveying tract on Babys Creek. Witnesses were James Thweat and James Grigg.
Deeds, etc. 1713-1728, page 183, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:28 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, Susan - Indenture made the 3rd day of August, 1717, between William Grigg, Senior, and Susan, his wife, parties of the first part, and John Peterson of Bristol Parrish, conveying tract on Babys Creek. Witnesses were James Thweat and James Grigg.
Deeds, etc. 1713-1728, page 183, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:29 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SURVEY - GRIGG, William, Jr. - Survey made the 2nd day of December, 1718, for William Grigg, Jr., on both side of White Oak Swamp.
Deeds, etc. 1713-1728, page 754, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:31 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SURVEY - GRIGG, William, Jr. - Survey by Robert Bolling for William Grigg, Jr., for 494 acres, on both sides White Oak Swamp, next to Edward Michaels (Mitchell?) corner, and William Westbrook, dated December 2, 1718. Surveyor's Book 1711-1724, page 51, Prince George County, Virginia.
Surveyor's Book 1711-1724, page 51, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:32 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
LAND PATENT - GRIGG, William, Jr. - Land Grant dated June 22, 1722, to William Grigg, Jr. for 394 acres on both sides of White Oak Swamp adjoining Edward Mitchell, Williams and Westbrooke's corner.
Virginia Patent Book 111, page 132.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:33 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, William, Jr. - Will of William Grigg, Jr., dated April 22, 1726, and proved on September 13, 1726 at Court held at Fitzgerrald. To son, Abner Grigg, Plantation on mouth of Great Branch thence up to Edward Mitchells line. Devises to sons, Lewis Grigg, Burrell Grigg, and Jess Grigg, daughter, Susannah Grigg, father, William Grigg, mother, Susannah Grigg, and brother, James Grigg. Also devise to Thomas Hackney. Deeds, etc. 1713-1728, page 924, Prince George County, Virginia.
Deeds, etc. 1713-1728, page 924, Prince George County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:36 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HASKINS, William - Will of William Haskins, dated December 22, 1742, recorded May, 1745. To Fredrick Ford, son of Matthew Ford, the plantation where I live. To William Ford, son of Matthew Ford, negroes. To Mary Grigg, wife of Abner Grigg, a negro. To George Traylor, a negro. To Martha Spain, wife of Thomas Spain, a negro. To Hugh Bragg, a negro and items. To my cousin Mary Tucker, wife of John Tucker, a negro. To my brother William Traylor, 1 shilling. To my brother Edward Traylor, 1 shilling. To Mary Basford, 1 shilling. All the rest to Thomas Spain and George Traylor, equally and they to be executors. Witnesses were William Hamlin, John Spain, and William Spain.
Wills & Deeds 1744-1748, page 21, Henrico County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:58 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
PATENT - GRIGG, Abner - Land Grant dated August 28, 1746, to Abner Grigg for 200 acres, on the lower side of the Oldfield Branch of Butterwood Swamp adjoining land of Poythress, Coleman and others.
Virginia Patent Book 24, page 359.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:59 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, James - Will of James Grigg, dated February 29, 1764, and proved on July 26, 1764. Children: Josiah Grigg, William Grigg, James Grigg, Peter Grigg and Elizabeth Christopher.
Will Book 2X, page 68, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:20 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INVENTORY/APPRAISAL - GRIGG, James - Inventory and Appraisal of Estate of James Grigg, dated May 23, 1765,
Will Book 2X, page 93, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:21 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, Burwell - Indenture dated the 27th day of August, 1764, between Charles Collier of Brunswick County and Burwell Grigg of Dinwiddie County, for 130 pounds for conveyance of 304 acre tract of land. Beginning at Harrison's line on Sandefors Branch thence along Harrison's line East 190 poles to Red Oak on the branch, thence up said branch as it meanders to a pine on the same, thence South 21 degrees West 142 poles, to a pine thence South 69 degrees 86 poles to a pine thence North 44 degrees West 66 poles to Sandefors line thence along his line North 20 degrees East 52 poles to his corner Hickory thence North 30 degrees West 100 poles to his corner pine thence North 71 degrees West 24 poles to Sandefors Branch aforesaid thence down the meanders of the said branch to the Beginning one hundred and forty four acres part thereof was formerly granted unto William Smith by letter patent dated February 2, 1742.
Deed Book 7, page 525, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:22 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
MARRIAGE BOND - GRIGG, James - Marriage Bond dated December 8, 1767, between James Grigg and Mary White, daughter of John White, who is surety.
Marriage Records, page 4, Charlotte County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:24 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - ANDERSON, James - Will of James Anderson of Nottway Parish, dated June 14, 1773, presented in Court on September 27, 1781. Wife Elizabeth negroes York, Diner, Jerry, Jessee. Sons James, Henry and Charles. Land I gave George Martin. Daughters, Eliz. Bagley, Mary Martin and Mason Knight, Frances Grigg decd. Executors, Sons James and Charles Anderson. Wintesses: Edm. Borum, James Bartley, and Alex. Bartley. Signed James "JA" Anderson.
Will Book 3, page 37, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:25 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, James - Will of James Grigg, dated March 13, 1773, and proved on October 5, 1773. Wife, Mary, daughters, Patty Grigg (under 18 years of age) and Catherine White Grigg. Executors: John White, Samuel White, and Mary Grigg. Witnessed by Thomas Hastie, Junr., Cutberth Williamson, and William White.
Will Book 1, Page 106, Charlotte County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:31 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUIT IN DEBT - GRIGG, Jesse - Joseph Hartley, assignee of Burwell Green and James Green, Plaintiffs, against Jesse Grigg and William Mason, Defendants. Suit in Debt. Court for February 27, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 61, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:33 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUIT IN CASE - GRIGG, Lewis - Lewis Grigg, Plaintiff, against Nancy Wyche, Defendant. Suit In Case. This suit abates the deft. being returned no Inhabitant. Court for March 27, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 64, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:38 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUIT IN CASE - GRIGG, Jesse - Benjamin Blunt & Company, Plaintiff, against Jesse Grigg, Defendant. Suit upon a Petition. This suit abates the deft. being returned no Inhabitant. Court for March 27, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 64, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:40 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CLAIMS - GRIGG, Jesse - Claims Allowed to wit, Miles Collier for 22 days service as afst Comy. 2:15; Jesse Grigg for 28 days service as afst Comy 3:10; William Grigg for 8 days service as afst Comy 1:0:0; Lewis Grigg, Junr. for 5 days service as afst. Comy :12:6. Court for May 22, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 69, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:42 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CLAIMS - GRIGG, Lewis, Jr. - Claims Allowed to wit, Miles Collier for 22 days service as afst Comy. 2:15; Jesse Grigg for 28 days service as afst Comy 3:10; William Grigg for 8 days service as afst Comy 1:0:0; Lewis Grigg, Junr. for 5 days service as afst. Comy :12:6. Court for May 22, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 69, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:42 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CLAIMS - GRIGG, William - Claims Allowed to wit, Miles Collier for 22 days service as afst Comy. 2:15; Jesse Grigg for 28 days service as afst Comy 3:10; William Grigg for 8 days service as afst Comy 1:0:0; Lewis Grigg, Junr. for 5 days service as afst. Comy :12:6. Court for May 22, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 69, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:43 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
MARRIAGE - GRIGG, Jesse - Jesse Grigg and Rebeccah Thweat, M.B. May 27, 1783.
Marriage Bonds, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:44 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, Abner - This Indenture made this Eleventh Day of August in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty four Between William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife of the County of Greensville of the one part and Abner Grigg of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Barlow &c for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty three Pounds Current Money of Virga. to them in hand paid by the said Abner the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge. They the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his wife Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have granted bargained & Sold and by these presents do grant bargain & Sell unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs and assigns forever all that certain Tract piece or parcel of Land and premises situate lying & being in the aforesaid County of Greensville, containing One hundred & Six Acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of Frederick Grigg & Laurence House & two new chopp'd lines that divides John Sammons & is part of the Land lately conveyed by John Laurence now Decd. by Deed of Gift to Naomi, Milley, Delilah & Cloe Laurence now Wives of the aforesaid William Barlow, Thoms Moore, Hardy Melton & John Sammons which said Deed of Gift bears date the day of in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and and is duly recorded in the Worshipful Court of Brunswick County referrence thereunto being had may more fully appear. To have and to hold the said Land and premises with all and singular the appurts. thereunto belonging unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs & assigns forever And the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife & Thomas Moore and Milly his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife the said Land & premises to the said Abner Grigg his heirs & Assigns against them the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife, and their several and respective heirs & against all and every other person & person whatsoever shall & will Warrant & forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof they the said William Barlow and Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have hereunto set their hands & affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written. Signed by William Barlow (his mark), Naomi Barlow (her mark), Thomas Moore (his mark), Milly Moore (her mark), Hardy Melton (his mark), Delilah Melton (her mark), John Sammons (his mark) and Cloe Sammons (her mark). Signed Sealed & Del'd. in present of W. Mason, Charles Melton and Frederick Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 26 Day of Augt. 1784, This Indenture was acknolwedged by William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife, parties thereto (the said Naomi, Milly & Delilah having been first privily examined as the Law directs and Ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham, Cl. C.
Deed Book 1, page 83, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:49 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, Frederick - This Indenture made this Twenty Eighth Day of October in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and Eight four Between Frederick Grigg of the County of Greensville and Martha his wife of the one part and Francis Wrenn of the aforesaid County of the other part Witnesseth that the said Frederick Grigg for and in Consideration of the sum of forty pounds Current money of Virga. to him the said Frederick Grigg in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge Hath granted bargained Sold and confirmed and firmly by these presents do grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said Francis Wrenn his heirs and Assigns One certain Tract or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Greensville and on the South West side of Hicks's Branch Containing by estimation One hundred and thirty four Acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth (Viz) BEGINNING at a Pine on Hick's Branch, thence up the said Branch to a Black Gum, thence North Seventy Eight Degrees W. Ninety Six Poles to a pine thence North fifty Degrees West Thirty Six poles to a pine thence So. two hundred and Sixteen poles to a Black Jack on a path thence So. Eighty Nine Degrees W thirty four poles to Allens Road, thence down the said Road to a Small Scrub White Oak. a corner in Frederick Whittingtons line thence No. Ninety four poles to a black Jack a corner in the said Whittingtons line thence E. One hundred & twenty Six poles to a Scrub White Oak thence No. No. East Twenty two poles to the Beginning To have & to hold the above mentioned Tract of Land & premises with all and singular its appurtns. unto the said Francis Wrenn his heirs and Assigns forever. And the said Frederick grigg and Martha his wife for themselves & their heirs &c the aforesaid Land and premises with the appurts. unto the said Francis Wrenn his heirs and Assigns against them the said Frederick Grigg & Martha his wife & their heirs and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall & will Warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof they the said Frederick grigg & Martha his wife have hereunto set their hands & affiexed their Seals the day and year first above written. Signed Frederick Grigg (L.S.) Signed Sealed & Del'd in presence of-- At a Court held for Greensville County the 26th day of October 1784 This Indenture was acknowledged by Frederick grigg & Martha his wife parties thereto (she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham Cl. C. Deed
Deed Book 1, page 91, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:53 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, Martha - This Indenture made this Twenty Eighth Day of October in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and Eight four Between Frederick Grigg of the County of Greensville and Martha his wife of the one part and Francis Wrenn of the aforesaid County of the other part Witnesseth that the said Frederick Grigg for and in Consideration of the sum of forty pounds Current money of Virga. to him the said Frederick Grigg in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge Hath granted bargained Sold and confirmed and firmly by these presents do grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said Francis Wrenn his heirs and Assigns One certain Tract or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Greensville and on the South West side of Hicks's Branch Containing by estimation One hundred and thirty four Acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth (Viz) BEGINNING at a Pine on Hick's Branch, thence up the said Branch to a Black Gum, thence North Seventy Eight Degrees W. Ninety Six Poles to a pine thence North fifty Degrees West Thirty Six poles to a pine thence So. two hundred and Sixteen poles to a Black Jack on a path thence So. Eighty Nine Degrees W thirty four poles to Allens Road, thence down the said Road to a Small Scrub White Oak. a corner in Frederick Whittingtons line thence No. Ninety four poles to a black Jack a corner in the said Whittingtons line thence E. One hundred & twenty Six poles to a Scrub White Oak thence No. No. East Twenty two poles to the Beginning To have & to hold the above mentioned Tract of Land & premises with all and singular its appurtns. unto the said Francis Wrenn his heirs and Assigns forever. And the said Frederick grigg and Martha his wife for themselves & their heirs &c the aforesaid Land and premises with the appurts. unto the said Francis Wrenn his heirs and Assigns against them the said Frederick Grigg & Martha his wife & their heirs and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall & will Warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof they the said Frederick grigg & Martha his wife have hereunto set their hands & affiexed their Seals the day and year first above written. Signed Frederick Grigg (L.S.) Signed Sealed & Del'd in presence of-- At a Court held for Greensville County the 26th day of October 1784 This Indenture was acknowledged by Frederick grigg & Martha his wife parties thereto (she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham Cl. C. Deed
Deed Book 1, page 91, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:54 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
MARRIAGE BOND - GRIGG, Carrol - Carrol Grigg and Martha Blanks, M.B. February 11, 1785.
Marriage Bonds, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:55 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUIT IN CASE - GRIGG, Lewis - Lewis Grigg, Plaintiff, against Nancy Wyche, Defendant. Suit in Case. By agreement of the parties all matters in difference between them are referred to the determination of William Batte & Frederick Maclin and their award is to be made the judgment of the Court herein and the same is ordered accordingly. Court for March 24, 1785.
Order Book 1, page 190, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:57 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
PRESENTMENT - GRIGG, Jesse - John Hamilton Foreman, Daniel Collier, Judkins Hunt . . . John Camp, . . . Burwell Grigg were sworn a Grand Jury of Inquest for the Body of this County and having received their charge withdrew, and after some time returned into Court and made the following presentments to wit . .. Jesse Grigg for living in Adultery with Rebecca Thweatt. Court for May 26, 1785.
Order Book 1, page 211, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:59 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GRAND JURY - GRIGG, Burwell - John Hamilton Foreman, Daniel Collier, Judkins Hunt . . . John Camp, . . . Burwell Grigg were sworn a Grand Jury of Inquest for the Body of this County and having received their charge withdrew, and after some time returned into Court and made the following presentments to wit . .. Jesse Grigg for living in Adultery with Rebecca Thweatt. Court for May 26, 1785.
Order Book 1, page 211, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:00 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
MARRIAGE BOND - GRIGG, Martha - Marriage Bond between James Hayes, son of Richard Hayes, and Martha Grigg, dated June 7, 1785, with Matthew White, as surety, and married on June 30th, by Rev. Thomas Johnston.
Marriage Records, page 71, Charlotte County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:02 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - WRENN, Francis - In the Name of God Amen I Francis Wrenn of the County of Greensville and State of Virginia being Sick and weak but in my perfect Senses thanks be to God and calling to Mind the Certainty of Death I have thought proper to give and bequeath my Estate in manner and form following Item It is my desire that all my just Debts and funeral expences be first paid. Item I lend unto my beloved wife Anny Wrenn all my whole Estate of whatsoever kind during her life and at her Death I give and bequeath all my Estate that shall be then left to my Daughter Lurania Wrenn to her and her heirs forever. It is my desire that my Executors may sell any part of my Estate of whatever kind they think proper to pay my Debts. I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Anny Wrenn and Matthew Davis my Executors of this my last Will and Testament. Signed by Francis Wrenn (L.S.) Signed and acknowledged in the presence of Ingram Blanks, Burril Grigg and Carril Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 26th day of July 1787 This Will was proved by the oaths of the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded. And on the Motion of Matthew david the Executor therein named who made Oath thereto and with Ingram Blanks his Security entered into and acknowleged their Bond in the Penalty of Three hundred pounds according to Law Liberty being reserved for the Executrix to join in the said Probat when she may think fit. Test. P. Pelham Ct. Cur.
Will Book 1, page 112, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:05 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, Lewis - In the Name of One Almight and Eternal being who Created the World by the Words of his power and Governs it by the unerring dictates of his wisdom I Lewis Grigg of Saint Andrews Parish in the County of Greensville being sick but of a sound Mind and disposing memory but not knowing how soon it may be otherways Do make Constitute and Ordain this to be my Last Will & Testament First I commit my soul into the hands of my most mercifull Creator hoping for Salvation through the Merits of my Saviour and my Body to its Mother Earth to be buried at the discretion of my Executors Jesse Grigg and Lewis Grigg my Sons whom I appoint to this my Last Will and Testament and then as for my Worldly Estate I desire and dispose of as follows Viz. I lend unto my Beloved wife Sarah Grigg the plantation whereon I now live with two Negroes namely Bess and Bet with all my Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs with all my Household and Kitchen furniture with the Crop now on the said Plantation during her Natural Life. I Give and desire unto my Son Jesse Grigg One hundred Acres of Land it being a part, apart of the Land whereon I now live and that part that joins the Tract he purchased of Lewis Lanier to him and his heirs forever. I Give and desire unto my Son Lewis Grigg the remainder part of this Tract of Land whereon I now live adjoining John Barlow and James Eppes, after the Death of my Wife Sarah Grigg to him and heirs forever. And as to the remainder of my Estate as yet not given away After the Death of my wife Sarah Grigg my desire is that it be equally divided between my two Sons Jesse Grigg and Lewis Grigg only the half of Bess and Bet to them and their Heirs forever. Item I lend unto my Daughter Martha Blanks a fourth part of the Value of Bess and Bet during her natural Life After the Death of my Wife Sarah Grigg. I give and desire unto my Grand Daughter Patsy Hazelwood a fourth part of Bess and Bet after the Death of my Wife Sarah Grigg to her and her Heirs forever. My desire is that two indifferent persons should value Bess and Bet at the Death of my Wife Sarah Grigg and that Jesse Grigg and Lewis Grigg should pay unto Martha Blanks one fourth of the valuation thereof. And that the said Jesse Grigg and Lewis Grigg should pay to Martha Hazelwood a fourth part of the value of Bess and Bet at the Death of my Wife. And Lastly I acknowledge this to be my last Will and Testament Revoking all former Wills and bequests by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of August One thousand seven hundred and eight four. Signed by Lewis Grigg (L.S.). Sealed and acknowledged in presence of John Batte and Frederick Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 25th day of October 1787 This Will was proved according to law by the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. January Court 1804 Lewis Grigg qualified as Executor see endorsed on the original Will.
Will Book 1, page 112, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:06 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
BOUND - GRIGG, James - James Grigg child of Nancy Grigg bound to Charles Grigg. Court for October 25, 1787.
Order Book 18, page 159, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:09 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CHILD BOUND OUT - GRIGG, Nancy - James Grigg child of Nancy Grigg bound to Charles Grigg. Court for October 25, 1787.
Order Book 18, page 159, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:09 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CHILD BOUND TO - GRIGG, Charles - James Grigg child of Nancy Grigg bound to Charles Grigg. Court for October 25, 1787.
Order Book 18, page 159, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:09 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
ESTATE - GRIGG, Peter - William Grigg of Pittslyvania County be summoned to appear at the next court to show cause if any he can why admr. should not be granted Eliza Christopher of estate of Peter Grigg decd. Court for August 28, 1788.
Order Book 19, page 29, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:11 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUMMONS - GRIGG, William - William Grigg of Pittslyvania County be summoned to appear at the next court to show cause if any he can why admr. should not be granted Eliza Christopher of estate of Peter Grigg decd. Court for August 28, 1788.
Order Book 19, page 29, Amelia County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:11 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
BIBLE - GWALTNEY, Willis Reuben - Willis Reuben Gwaltney, civil war veteran died 02/22/1899 married Mary Emily Beale, died 1923 sone, Willis Monroe 4/11/87-11/30/48 married Sarah Louise Da Shield b. 6/20/87 children: Emily Louise (jordan) b. 5/18/09 Ida Ruth (Foxwell) b. 9/16/10 James Willis b. 8/15/12 Herbert Watson b. 11/29/12 d. 10/6/33 Roland Earl b. 1/6/17 d/ 5/23/17 Alvah Leigh b. 3/18/18 Preston Paige b. 7/2/20 d. Wilson Monroe b. 2/5/24
Feb 23, 1997 - 12:43 - From: - Herb Gwaltney
WILL - GRESHAM, Asa - Will of Asa Gresham, dated January 15, 1815, and proved January 23, 1815. Wife, Elizabeth Gresham. Sons, Gregory Gresham and John Gresham. Daughter, Christianna Watkins. Grandson, William J. Gresham. Granddaughter, Louiza G. Watkins. Brother, Ambross Gresham. Executors, Frederick Watkins and sons.
Will Book 8, page 125, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 18:51 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRESHAM, Elizabeth - Will of Elizabeth Gresham, dated March 9, 1821, and proved August Term, 1834. Granddaughter, Louisa Watkins. Grandchildren, William Gresham, Eliza Ann Gresham, Christianna Gresham, Martha Gresham, Samuel Watkins, Frederick Watkins and Louisa Watkins.
Will Book 12, page 224, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 19:02 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, William, Jr. - This Indenture made this twenty fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Eighty Eight between Charles Anderson of the County of Amelia of the One part and William Grigg Junr. of the other part Witnesseth that the said Charles Anderson for and in consideration of One hose (horse?) hath Granted bargained & Sold & by these presents doth bargain & sell unto the said William Grigg jr. One tract or Parcel of Land Containing by estimation Seventy two acres be the Same more or less lying in the County of Amelia and bounded as followeth (Viz) Beginning at Peter Stanbacks line thence along his line to Jacksons road thence to John Royalls Corner from thence to the said Stanbacks line to the beginning with all the (-?-) and Orchards thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of Land with all and Singular the Appurtenances unto the said William Grigg Junr. his Heirs & Assigns In the only ----- use and (-?-) of him the said William Grigg his Heirs & Assigns forever & the said Charles Anderson for himself and his Heirs the said tract of Land with the appurtenances unto him the said William Grigg against him the said Charles Anderson and all and every person or persons Claiming under him shall & will warrant and defend by these presents In Witness whereof I have set my hand and Seal this day and year above written. Signed by Charles Anderson (Seal). Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us: John Vaughan, John Byasa, Isham Fargis, James Grigg. Memorandum that Peacable and Quiet possession of the within mentioned Land was given to the said William Grigg by the within Charles Anderson C. Anderson (seal) Teste: John Vaughan, John Byasa, Isham Fargis, James Grigg. At a Court held for Amelia County the 23rd day of April 1789 This Indenture was proved by the oaths of John Vaughan & Isham Byasa & the witnesses thereunto and ordered to be Certified and at another Court held for the said County the 23rd day of July 1789 this Indenture was further proved and Orderd to be Recorded. Teste Thos (-?-) Brooking, CC
Deed Book 18, page 336-337, Amelia County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 13:42 - From: - Ward H. Oliver
INVENTORY/ACCOUNTING - GRIGG, Jesse - Inventory and accounting of the estate of Jesse Grigg, dated and/or returned to Court on December 30, 1854.
Book Q, page 453, Sussex County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 15:25 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, John E. - Will of John E. Grigg, dated April 4, 1861, and proved on October 2, 1862. Nephew, James T. Prince; sister, Virginia A. Prince; and friend, Jesse Whitehorn, as executor.
Book R, page 469, Sussex County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 15:27 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, Nancy - Will of Nancy Grigg, dated February 11, 1842, and proved on February 6, 1857. Sister, Lucinda M. Gilliam, and brother, George Grigg.
Book P, page 499, Sussex County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 15:29 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, George - Will of George Grigg, dated August 15, 1851, and proved on August 5, 1852. Sister, Lucinda M. Gilliam.
Book Q, page 144, Sussex County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 15:31 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, Richard B. - Will of Richard B. Grigg, dated September 27, 1847, and proved on January 6, 1848. Daughter, Martha A. Skillman and her spouse, William G. Skillman. Daughters, Eliza F. Hardaway, Frances A. Batte, and Margaret Drewry. Sons, Richard G. Grigg and Humphrey Carroll Grigg. Wife, Peggy Grigg.
Book P, page 101, Sussex County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 15:32 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRIGG, Thomas R. - Will of Thomas R. Grigg, dated July 10, 1864, and proved on October 6, 1864. Niece, Lucy F. Richardson of Greenville County, Virginia. (Died in hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia.)
Book S, page 49, Sussex County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 15:33 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - GRIGG, Lewis - Indenture made the 27th day of November, 1769, between John Maclin and Lewis Grigg, for 60 pounds, conveying 280 acres, and adjoining lands of William Dun, Lawrance House, James Wren, Francis Wren, and Benjamin Harrison, and being the part of a tract of land for 350 acres granted to Thomas Sandiford by Patent dated June 1, 1751, and conveyed to the said John Maclin by deed dated August 25, 1764. No witnesses. Indenture, Memorandum of Livery of Seizin, and Receipt were acknowledged in Court on November 27, 1769, by John Maclin.
Deed Book 9, page 552, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:13 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - GRAY, William - Will of William Gray, dated the 3rd day of June, 1719, and proved on November 18, 1719. To son, William Gray, three plantations consisting of 450 acres at Wixes Bottom, all land on South side of Blackwater Road, consisting of 460 acres. To son, Gilbert Gray, 550 acres, if son, Gilbert Gray, dies without heirs, land to be divided among sons of son, William Gray, i.e., William, Robert, Joseph, and Thomas Gray. To son Gilbert Gray, land on North side of Blackwater Road, formerly called Babs consisting of 360 acres. Daughters, Mary Gray, Priscilla Gray and Faith Ruffin. Grandsons, William Gray, Wm. Andrews, and William Ruffin. Granddaughter, Eliz. Edwards. Son, Gilbert Gray, named as Executor. Witnesses were Nicho. Maget, Robt. Judkins, and Saml. Maget.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 226, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:21 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INVENTORY - GRAY, William - Inventory of the estate of William Gray, returned to Court on January 20, 1719.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 237, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:22 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INVENTORY - GRAY, Patrick - Inventory of the Estate of Patrick Gray, taken the 19th day of March, 1725/6 and returned to Court by Elizabeth Gray, administratrix at Court held for Southwark, on May 18, 1726.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 636, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:31 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INVENTORY - GRAY, Elizabeth - Inventory of the Estate of Patrick Gray, taken the 19th day of March, 1725/6 and returned to Court by Elizabeth Gray, administratrix at Court held for Southwark, on May 18, 1726.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 636, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:31 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
LAND PATENT - GAULDING, John - John Gaulding-400 a. Pr. Edward Co., bet Buffalo and Bryar Rivers; adj his own lines and Shelton; 10 Mar 1758, p. 426. 40 Shill.
Virginia Patent Book 33 (Prince Edward Co., VA)
Apr 20, 1997 - 12:17 - From: -
Carol A. Morrison - Fayetteville, NC