Will of John Peterson dated May 16, 1763, and proved on January 23, 1769.
To son, Batt Peterson, plantation whereon I now live, containing 580 acres. To
son, William Peterson (under the age of 21 years), all land bought of George
Wyche, containing 200 acres and all land on North side of Fountains Creek, being
500 acres in all. To son, John Peterson (under the age of 21 years), all land on
South side of Fountain's Creek and plantation on North side of Fountains Creek
where son, Batt Peterson, now lives. To son, Hinchen Peterson, land on North
side of Meherrin River which is all the lands Frances Powell hath her right of
dower in, and also land bought of William Newman, containing 420 acres.
Daughters, Temperance Taylor, Mary Peterson, Martha Peterson, Patience Peterson,
Rebecca Peterson, Betty Peterson, and Lucy Peterson. Sons, Batt Peterson and
John Peterson, named as Executors. Witnesses were John Parham, Nathaniel Hicks,
Thomas Meggo, James Roper, Robert Hicks and James Brown.
Will Book 3, page 525, Brunswick County, Virginia