Will of Sarah Hicks of St. Andrews Parish, dated March 19, 1769, and proved
April 23, 1770.
Daughter, Lucy Seawell. Son-in-law, Benjamin Seawell and grandsons, Benjamin
Seawell and Joseph Seawell, appointed to be Executors. Granddaughter, Sarah
Hicks, daughter of son, George Hicks. Witnesses were Charles Williamson, Thomas
Sisson and Judith Williamson. Benjamin Seawell, Sr. and Joseph Seawell, refused
to qualify as Executors.
In the Name of God Amen I Sarah Hicks of the Parish of Saint Andrews in the
County of Brunswick being sick and weak but of Perfect mind and memory thank God
for the same do make indorse constitute and appoint this my last will and
testament in manner that is to say Imprimis I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Lucy Seawell one feather bed and furniture consisting of one quilt two sheets
one set of Curtains and a Pillow six new pewter plates three Dishes one Earthen
dish two Iron Potts and pott hooks one a small one the other a middle sized one
Tea Kettle one small copper skillet one of Cast Iron one Washing tubb and pale
one Looking Glass four chairs one Table one [ ] and all my wearing Cloths one
tea pott five cups and Saucers two white Muggs one Sugar Dish two Glass Tumblers
six hard mettle spoons twelve Tea Spoons to her and her heirs forever. Item I
give to my granddaughter Sarah Hicks the daughter of my son George Hicks my
wedding Gold Ring to her and her heirs forever after my just Debts are paid the
Remainder of my Estate of all Kinds. I give to my daughter Lucy Seawell to her
and her heirs forever. I also appoint my Son in Law Benjamin Seawell my Grand my
Grand sons Benjamin Seawell and Joseph Seawell my executors of this my last Will
and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal this nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven
hundred and sixty nine. Signed by Sarah Hicks (by her mark). Signed, Sealed and
published and delivered by the said Sarah Hicks to be her last will and
Testament in whose presence and at whose request the following were witnesses
Charles Williamson, Thomas Sisson, and Judith Williamson.
At a court held for Brunswick County the 23rd day of April 1770, This will was
presented in Court by Benjamin Seawell Jr. one of the executors therein named
who made oath thereto according to Law and the same being proved by the oaths of
Charles Williamson and Thomas Sisson two of the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to
be Recorded and on the Motion of the said executor who together with Benjamin
Seawell Senr. his Security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the
penalty of one thousand pounds Current Money with condition as the law directs
certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form and
Benjamin Seawell Senr. and Joseph Seawell the other executors therein named
personally in Court refused to qualify as such.
Will Book 4, page 12, Brunswick County, Virginia