In the name of God Amen-
I John Abernathy serv. (?) of the county
of Brunswick now in tolerable health and perfect memory do this 17th day of
February, in the year of our lord eighteen hundred and twelve do make and
publish this my last will and testament in the following manner (Viz.) I give my
son John Abernathy twenty five pounds
per year during my residence with him for my board and clothing. If there is not
money sufficient at my death to pay John Abernathy above
mentioned then my desire is that he shall sell my land pay himself in full the
balance that may be due him for my board and clothing and my desire is that my
executor divide the residue of my estate between my children (except Charles
Abernathy, the heirs of Ann Harwell, and the
heirs of Jenny Davis, which I shall hereafter
mention). I then give and bequeath one proportion to my son Frederick
Abernathy, to him and heirs forever. Also to John
Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Robert
Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Buckner
Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Joshua
Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Smith
Abernathy, to him and heirs forever. I also give to children first
mentioned meaning Charles Abernathy, the heirs of Ann
Harwell and the heirs of Jenny Davis fifteen
shillings to be equally divided between them and their heirs forever. I
constitute and appoint John Abernathy executor
to this my last will and testament whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my seal the day and year before mentioned.
John Abernathy
Acknowledged in presence of
Jesse Peterson
Richard Stith
Rawleigh H. Abernathy
Proved on ________________.
Will Book 8, page 79, Brunswick County, Virginia
Contributed on February 23, 1997 by S. Lepow