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Inventory of Nelson Abshire, 1859 - Franklin County, Virginia

Will Book 11, Pp. 359-361

Nelson Abshire Decd. Inventory etc.

Appraisement bill of the personal property belonging to the Estate of Nelson Abshire Decd. made this the 14th day of May, 1859 by T.S. Reynolds Jefferson Wade, & Isaac H Boon three of the Commissioners appointed for the

Purpose.

1 Negro woman Creesy nothing

1 " " Polly $1100.00

1 " " Grace 1000.00

1 " " Mary & childs 1200.00

1 " Boy Nathan 1100.00

1 " " Charles 1000.00

1 " Girl Emaly 450.00

1 " Boy Griffin 300.00

1 7 head Cattle 60.00

1 9 " Sheep 19.00

1 1 Black horse 75.00

" " Bay " 75.00

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2 shovel plows & stocks $3.00

1 Bull tongue 1.50

1 coalter [?] .50

2 Big Plows 3.00

1 Dagon " 1.00

1 pair stillards[?] 1.00

1 set old Irons etc. 1.50

1 " " chains .50

4 " single trees & 2 double trees 2.00

1 Clivice 1 wedge & 2 augur 1.00

9 Hoes 4.00

3 mattocks 2.00

1 comin pair hind[?] geer 3.00

$6403.00

Amt. brot over $6403.00

1 pair traces & back band .50

1 Loom 1.00

1 hand saw .75

1 cutting Box 1.00

1 2 horse waggon feed trough etc. 50.00

1 Grine stone .50

2 large Pots 3.00

1 Crop Tobacco 200.00

1 Coopers adds & 2 old axes 1.50

1 Bureau 1.00

1 Cupboard 5.00

1 folden leaf Table 2.00

1 Clock 3.00

1 Tea board .25

1 Pot & 2 ovens 1.50

2 Potrack's & shovel & tongs 2.50

1 Smothing Iron .25

2 pair pot hoock's & flesh fork .50

2 stone churns 1.00

1 Lot Queens ware knives forks etc. 4.00

1 set comin chairs 1.50

1 Bucket .13

2 Bedstids & furniture 20.00

2 " " 20.00

1 Ladies Sadle 8.00

1 Small chest .25

14 head hogs 42.00

1 lot rye 38.00

2 stacks blade foder at $3. 6.00

1 Rick straw & chaff 4.00

$6822.37 [should be $6822.13]

Amt. brot over $6822.37

1 set Harrow teeth 2.00

1 Lot corn 33.00

two thirds of the mountain crop tobacco 65.00

1 house Tobacco 75.00

1/2 " " 24.00

$7021.37

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We the undersigned do certify to the correctness of the above to the best of our Judgement etc. given under our hands this the Commissioners

T.S. Reynolds

Isaac H. Boon

Jefferson Wade

In the clerk's office of Franklin County Court the 3rd day of May 1860 This list of the appraisement of the property belonging to the estate of Nelson Abshire Decd was exibited into the said office and admitted to record

Teste R.A. Scott C.F.C.

Submitted by Robert J. Molloy <rjmolloy@att.net>

A 3rd-great grandson of Nelson Abshire.

Transcribed from copies provided by Mrs. Edith McGhee Sigmon of Franklin County

ABSHIRE, Nelson ~ List of Sales

Administrator's Acct. Statement, Nelson Abshire, 1860-1863 - Franklin County, Virginia

Will Book 13, Pp. 457-459

Nelson Abshire Decd. Administrator's Account Statement

1859 Dr

July 20 " To cash paid Henry Thurman $ 13 50

" 27 " " " Wilson & Booth 20 95

" 30 " " " James M. Abshire 25 47

Aug 1 " " " " George Doran's Admr 10 45

" 1 " " " " J A Wright Const on Execution's 12 90

" 1 " " " " For Taxes 12 92

Octo 1 " " " " Asa Wright 102 70

" 20 " " " " Isham M Fergurson for Martha Perdue 659 21

" 27 " " " " Conelious Showalter " R On Harper 107 01

" 28 " " " " Jacovus Wray 36 31

Nov 7 " " " " McDonald & Peters 3 72

" 12 " " " " Robert T Abshire 5 00

" 13 " " " " Wade & Linkous[?] 32 19

" 15 " " " " James M Abshire 108 00

" 16 " " " " Esabus Pate 33 30

" 16 " " " " John D Burton 1 50

" 16 " " " " Jefferson Wade 41 63

" 26 " " " " Smith & Bush 351 47

" 27 " " " " Sheriff on Sunday executions 16 62

Dec 3 " " " " Mary M Lyon 2 00

" 5 " " " " Paschal Meador 2 99

" 5 " " " " Stephen Kesler Jr 2 33

" 5 " " " " Sheriff on Argabrights execution 9 40

" 5 " " " " Jonathan H McNiel 15 50

" 6 " " " " R & G Bush 181 65

" 6 " " " " Stephen Showalter 89 85

" 6 " " " " S Showalter & Co 97 04

" 10 " " " " Jabez L Abshire 190 30

" 10 " " " " Fleming S Minix 11 35

" 12 " " " " Robert J Webb 28 45

" 15 " " " " John Boon 9 20

" 15 " " " " Benjamin H Wade 55 40

" 17 " " " " J H Fergurson 16 80

" 20 " " " " G W B Abshire 9 84

" 29 " " " " Otey Wright 14 38

" 31 " " 5/100 of $2742.78 for compsensation to Admr 137 14

" 31 " " Balance in hands of Administrator this day carried to page

| 274 31

$2742 78

1859 Cr

July 20 " By cash of Henry Thurman $ 25 95

" 27 " " " " Wilson & Booth for sale of Tobacco 210 06

Augt 1 " " " " Henry Thurman 4 35

Nov 15 " " " " Reubin Flora 52 62

" 26 " " " " Finney & Murphy for Sale of 3 Slaves Mary & her child and boy Nathan $2450 00

$2742 78

1860 Dr

Jan 1st To cash paid Charles Pritchard's Executor $ 67 81

" 4 " " " " Joseph Sink 3 00

" 14 " " " " James G Brim 3 44

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1860

Mar 17 " To cash paid William Turner $ 10 94

April 2nd " " " John A Smith 444 68

" 10 " " " " Ammon Abshire 2 65

June 4th " " " Jubal A. Early 40 00

July 6 " " " " John A Forbes 1 99

Augt 1st " " " Smith & Bush 32 18

" 6 " " " " George Doran's Admr 3 58

" 8 " " " " Lewis B Taylor 3 63

" 10 " " " " Abram Teel's Admr 29 49

" 11 " " " " Paschal Meador 14 43

" 11 " " " " For Taxes 7 20

Sep 8 " " " " Joseph Wray 1 72

" 15 " " " " Cornelious Showalter 13 35

" 29 " " " " G W B Abshire 30 72

" 29 " " " " John Wade Jr 5 25

Octo 1st " " " Joseph A Hambrick 7 75

Nov 6 " " " " John Turner 3 24

" 24 " " " " Elizabeth Abshire 8 75

" 26 " " " " William R Saul 35 53

" 26 " " " " John A Wright 13 61

Dec 1st " " " John Bowman 1 62

" 22 " " " " Stephen Kesler 58 33

" 31 " " " " J H Turner 2 50

" 31 " " " " D D Forbes Admr 40 70

" 31 " " " " Buckey & Boon 28 61

" 31 " " " " Mary Abshire for maintaining Old woman Creasey in 1860 25 00

" 31 " " " " Nelson & Saunders for attorneys fees due them 48 00

" 31 " " " " Hugh Nelson Cony for this acco 6 00

" 31 " " 5/100 $983.15 for compensation to Admr 49 16

" 31 " " Cash paid Thomas J Forbes 14 53

" 31 " " " " John A Smith 252.89

$1312.28

1860 Cr

By Balance in hands of Admr 31st Dec 1859 $ 274.31

May 15 " " Cash from sale of perishable property 648 85

Nov 26 " " Cash of Peter Boitnett 43 20

26 " " " " Henry Thurman 25 35

27 " " " " Edmond Turner 26 50

Dec 31 " " " for hire of slaves for 1860 162 25

31 " " " " Rent of land for 1860 77 00

31 " " Balance due Admr this day 54 82

$1312 28

1860 Dr

Dec 31 " Balance due Administrator this day all principal $ 54 82

The undersigned Commissioner of Franklin County Court reports that having given notice by advertisement posted at the front door of the Courthouse of said County as required by law, that the accounts of Jabez L. Abshire Administrator of Nelson Abshire deceased were before him for settlement their ten days having elapsed since the posting of said advertisement he has proceeded to settle and adjust said accounts and has made a [page]statement thereof on pages 2 3 4 & 5 which shows that on the 31^stday of December 1860 the estate of the said decedent owed to the said Administrator the sum of fifty four dollars and eighty two cents all of which is principal. All the disbursements are supported by proper vouchers.

Rocky Mount

Hugh Nelson Cony

17th April 1861 |

At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse on the 4th day of August 1863. This report and settlement of the account of Jabez L. Abshire Administrator of Nelson Abshire deceased having been filed in the Clerks Office for one month and no exceptions being filed the same is confirmed and admitted to record.

Teste R. A Scott CFC

Submitted by Robert J. Molloy <rjmolloy@att.net>

A 3rd-great grandson of Nelson Abshire.

Transcribed from copies provided by Mrs. Edith McGhee Sigmon of Franklin County

BELCHER, Francis ~ Inventory Link broken

Will file # 295

I Cluffee M. Brooks of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind do make and constitute this my last will and testament.

Item 1

I desire all of my just debts to be paid if there should be any.

Item 2

I give to my son James T. Brooks one third part of my tract of land I now reside on.

Item 3

I give to my daughter Permelia F. Brooks one third part of my tract of land I now reside on.

Item 4

I give to my son John F. Brooks one third part of my tract of land I now reside on.

Item 5

I gave my reasons for not giving my son William D. Brooks and daughter Mary Ann Crum an part of the above named tract of land which I have given to my son James T. Brooks, my daughter Permelia F. Brooks and my son John F. Brooks.

My reasons are as follows: They have already received their mother's legacy from the estate of Gabriel Mattox (deceased)which is double the amount the other three named children will receive of the value of the land named in the foregoing items.

Item 6

I give my daughter Permelia F. Brooks one bed and furniture also all bedclothes she has made for some five years passed.

Item 7

I give my son James T. Brooks one bed and furniture.

Item 8

I give my son William D. Brooks one bed and furniture.

Item 9

I give Emeline Forbs one bed and furniture also all bedclothes she has made for some five years passed.

Item 10

I give the herein after named property to Emerline Forbs three sons Wiley T. Brooks, George W. Brooks and Charles F. Brooks known as my children and write their names as they are written in this item and they shall not be discarded

on account of name or law technicality.

Item 11

I give Wiley T. Brooks and George W. Brooks each a bed and furniture also Charles F. Brooks one bed and furniture or its value in money.

Item 12

My son John F. Brooks ____ furniture also my daughter Mary Ann Crum has received one bed and furniture.

Item 13

I give Emerline Forbs one milk cow.

Item 14

I give the remainder of my personal property to William D. Brooks, Mary Ann Crum, James T. Brooks, Permelia F. Brooks, John F. Brooks, Wiley T. Brooks, George W. Brooks and Charles F. Brooks. The above named legatees are to have an equal share in the property named in the above named item 14. And I further give the one half of the tract of land now in the possession of my brother Isaac D. Brooks after the death of Isaac D. Brooks and Catherine his wife and then said land shall be sold at public auction and the proceeds arising from said land shall be equally divided between my eight children.

Item 15

I hereby appoint Emeline Forbs guardian for my two sons George W. and Charles F. Brooks without security.

Item 16

I hereby appoint William D. Brooks and James T. Brooks my executer to this my last will and testament.

Given under my hand and seal this 20th day of January 1873.

Cluffee M. Brooks (seal)

Witness

C. M. Zeigler

J. E. Sutherland

F. R. Morgan

G. T. Mathews

Proved our oath C. M Zeigler, F. R. Morgan & J. T. Mathews, Wm H. Hutcherson appointed _____ will annexed ___ sureties John F. Brooks. Appraisers Gabriel T. Mattox, Thos T. Fralin, Geo T. Kesler, Wiley Mathews,

Wm E. Bernard _____

Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Michael D. Smith

Will of Humphrey Burditt, 1784 - Henry Co. VA, Franklin Co. VA

I, Humphrey Burditt of Henry County, being of sound sense, but calling to mind the uncertainty of this Sublimary World First, all my just debts are to be paid.

To my son, Thompkins Burdit - my tract of land whereon I live, with all my household goods, and furniture, with all my stock of horses, hogs,cattle, and sheep, and all my plantation tools, and everything else I

possess.

Signed March 8, 1784 - Humphrey Burditt.

Witnesses: Barminus Haynes, Arel Greer, William Green, David Clarkson, Richard Beasley, John Pratt.

(Franklin County [VA] Wills, pg 105.)

Submitted by Garry Schoening <grs516@webtv.net>

A Humphrey Burditt descendant thru Thompkins.

Will of John Chitwood, 1793 - Franklin Co. VA

Will dtd 1 Apr 1793, Proved Dec 1798, Franklin Co, VA - Will Book 1, p. 141

In the name of God Amen, the first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and ninety three, I, John Chittwood, being weak in body but sound in mind, memory thanks be to God... do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. Principally and first of all I give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it me and my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a decent Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but to Receive the same at the General Resurrection again by the mighty power of God, and, as touching the Worldy Estate, wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give and demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and Form.

First, I give and bequeath to Elizabeth, my dearly beloved wife all that Part of my land and Plantation which I now occupy during her natural life together with all my goods & Chattle property after paying my Funeral Expenses and all my Just debts,

Except one Cow and Calf and, a bed and Furniture to it belonging which I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Elizabeth Chitwood,

to my son William Chittwood and bequeath the free emolument and Enjoyments of the Plantation whereon he now Lives, and after his mothers death, a full Right of the Lands I now Possess to him his heirs and assigns forever.

And all the Goods & Chattles that may remain after the death of my Dear wife to be equally divided between my three sons,

And Constitute, make and ordain my son William Chittwood sole Executor to this my Last Will and Testament, and I do hereby utterly disallow,revoke and Disannul all and Every other ... Former Testament Wills & Legacies and bequests, and Executors by me or any way before named,willed or Bequeathed, ratifying & Confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament.

In Witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

John (X) Chitwood, ss.

Sealed and delivered Proclaimed Delivered in the Presence of John Arthur, Susannah (X) Blankenship, Jon Price.

At a Court held for Franklin County in December 1798, The within Last Will and Testament of John Chitwood dec'd was Proved by the oaths of the Witnesses thereto Subscribed, and the same was ordered to be Recorded bythe Court. Teste.

James Callaway, Clk

Submitted by Carolyn Fairall <fairall@earthlink.net>

Will of Edward Cockram, 1816 - Franklin Co. VA

Franklin County, Virginia, Will Book 2, page 148:

"In the name of God Amen, I, Edward Cockram, Senr, of the county of Franklin, and State of Virginia being of weak body but of perfect memory and calling to mind the mortality of my body and that it is appd onst for all men to die, have made this my last will and testament. First of all I resign my Soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it to me, and my body to be buried in Christian-like Manner at the discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God at the General Reseraction at the last Day. And as touching my worldly estate whare with it has bin Please to Bless me with, I give and Bequeath my whole Estate real and personal to my Beloved wife Mary so long as she lives and after her Disseas the whole that is left Land and other Property of every kind to be sold at publick auction on a Credit of twelve months by giving Bond and approved Security and the money arising from such Sale to be Equally divided between by ten Children namely: Leah Pedigo, Nathan, Isham, Rachel Wood, Lydia, Preston, Mary, Edward, Charlotte, Sarah Proffitt. Also, I appoint my wife Executrix Nathan my son, Executor of this my last Will and Testament,

Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged this twenty sixth day of May in the Year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.

(Signed) Edward Cockram

Teste: Thomas Hale, Brice Edwards, John Wood

Proved: July 1, 1816

Submitted by Truman Adkins <tadkins@kimbanet.com>

Will of Alexander Ferguson, 1817 - Franklin Co. VA

BK ? Page 207-209

In the name of God Amen, I Alexander Ferguson of the County of Franklin being weak in body but of a sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly Estate as it hath pleasest God to blefs me with, do hereby make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following Viz 1st I desire that all my Just debts be paid as soon as it can be done after my decease 2nd I leave to my dear wife Mary Ferguson during her natural life or widowhood the place whereon I now live & the following slaves to wit John, Jude, Bob, Lid, & Ned, & all my house hold and Kitchen Furniture 3rd I give to my son Thomas Ferguson the Tract of Land whereon he now lives, except twenty five Acres to be taken off from the same along from the old house branch so called to the road, & in lieu of the twenty five Acres above mentioned I give my said son Thomas the field above the lane lying on the Gills Creek 4th I give to my son Noah Ferguson the tract of Land whereon he now lives 5th I give to my sons Eli & Daniel Ferguson my two tracts of Land one known by the name of the old house Tract and the other by the name of the Scotchmans Tract with the twenty five Acres taken off the Tract given my son Thomas, except a piece of Land to be taken off the Old House Tract beginning at the head of the branch called Parkers house branch and down the same as it meanders to Gills Creek & thence up Gills Creek as it meanders to the back line of the old house Tract, thence along said line to the Corner of the tract known by the name of Clybouns (sic) Tract & whereon I now reside my son Eli proportion of said Land to include the plantation & Improvements that he has made I __ that the above two tracts of Land given my sons Eli & Daniel be laid off and valued by two or more disinterested persons and which ever has the most valueable part to pay to the other the difference Eli improvments not to be considered of in the valuation and in case my son Eli should depart this life without an heir at the death of his wife, the Land __ is to him Return & be equally divided between my other Children 6th I give to my son Stephen Ferguson the Tract of Land whereon I now reside after the death or widowhood of his mother together with the piece of Land taken off the old house Tract, and during the life of his mother he is to have liberty of clearing & tilling any proportion of said Land 7th I give my Daughter Elizabeth Smith one negro Girl named Hannah 8th I Give to my Executors herein after named a negroe woman named Luce to be hired out & the proceeds of the hire for the benefit of my Daughter Mary Board's Children until the youngest of them become of age or Marry's & after that event I desire that the said Negroe & her increase if any be equally divided amongst my said daughter Boards Children 9th after the death or widowhood of my Wife I give all the residue of my personal Estate to be equally divided between my three Daughters Elizabeth Smith, Martha Donaho, & Susanna Short and my deceased daughter Mary Boards Children my Executors to have the control of my daughter Boards Children proportion until they respectively become of Age & pay them the yearly profits, except one hundred pounds which I direct to be made out of the whole personal Estate as soon as conveniently can after my Wifes decease the same to be held by my Executors for the benefit of my son Noah Children, & lastly I do herby appoint Eli & Thomas Ferguson Executors of this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking all other or former Wills or Testaments by me heretofore made In Witnefs where of I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 29th day of October 1817

Signed Sealed & acknowledged in presence of Alexander X Ferguson his mark

William Salmon

James Deftwich Jr.

At a Court held for Franklin County January 5th 1818

This Last Will and Testament of Alexander Ferguson deceased was produced in Court by Eli Ferguson and Thomas Ferguson the Excutors herein named and proved by the oath of William Salmon and James Deftwich Jr. the Wintefes hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors who took the oath prescribed by Law and together with Skelton Taylor and William Childrefs their Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars conditioned according to Law Certificate is granted for obtaining a Probate in due form

Teste Caleb Tate C_C

Submitted by Bushy Hartman <mihartman@InfoAve.Net

Will of Elizabeth Ferguson, 1806 - Franklin Co. VA

BK 1, Page 330

In the name of God, amen, I Elizabeth Ferguson of the County of Franklin being Weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory do __ this my Last Will and Testament, in the first place I ordaiin that all my Just debts, and funeral expences, after my decease shall be puncutally and honestly paid out of my property, Secondly, I will and bequeath to my Daughter Fanny Wade my negro Slave Joshua, also I give and bequeath to my grandson Robert Wade, my negro Slave Isaae, to him and his heirs forever and all other property of every Description, of which I shall die satisfied and all debts which are now or shall then be owing to me, give and bequeath to my said Daughter Fanny Wade, which together with the aforesaid Slave Joshua, my said daughter Fanny Wade is to have the Sole use and Enjoyment of during her life, and at her death the said property and Slave is to be equally divided among her Children I hereby appoint Lewis Davis, and my __ and Son Robert Wade Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

& Given under my hand and Seal this 15 day of November 1806.

Elizabeth x Ferguson her mark

Signed Sealed & published as the Last Will & Testament of Elizabeth Ferguson

In the Presence

Owen Griffith William

Davis Milley X Hughes his mark

In a court held for Franklin County December 7th 1807

This Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Ferguson deceased was proved by the oath of Owen Griffith, William Davis, and Milley Hughes the Witnefses hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Lewis Davis & Robert Wade the Executors herein named, who took prescribed by Law and gave and gave Bons and Security conditioned as the Law directs certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate in due form.

Teste, James Callaway C_C

Submitted by Bushy Hartman <mihartman@InfoAve.Net>

Will of John Ferguson, 1789 - Franklin Co. VA

BK 1, Page 50

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I John Ferguson of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia Farmer Being in a Reasonable State of health and of Sound Mind and Memory thanks be to God for his Mercys, But Calling to Mind the Mortality of my Body and that it is appointed for all men once to Die do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament that is to Say Principally & first of all I recommend my Soul to God that Gave it and my Body to the Earth to be Decently Bruied at the Discretion of my Executors, Nothing Doubting But I shall Receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God and as __ such worldly Estate wherewith it has Pleased God to Bless me with I give Demise and Dispose of in the following manner and form (that is to say) first of all I Desire that my funeral Expenses and Just Debts be Paid Secondly I give unto my Beloved Wife Elizabeth the Plantation which I now Live on during her Natural Life also Two Good work horses and Twelve head of cattle of her choice upon the Plantation together with the Plantation utensiles with the Mill and all the __ thereunto Belonging, all my household furniture Also Three Negroes (to wit) Joshua Aiam & Spence and at her pleasure the Disposal of negro Joshua,and unto my son William Ferguson I Give and Bequeath A Negro wench Named Leann together with his Equal share of my Estate not now or hereafter Bequeathed and to my son John Ferguson I give and Bequeath a Negro Man named Jim together with an Equal Share of my Estate Not Now or hereafter Bequeathed, and to my son George Ferguson I Give and Bequeath one half of all my Quarter Land on Big River and Story Creek Including the Mill and Land thereunto Belonging Reserving one hundred Acres out of the place Known by the Name of Masufest(sic) Place and the other Half of the aforesaid Mentioned Place I Give and Bequeath to my son Thomas Ferguson his Part Including the Mill the said Land and Improvements to be Equally Divided Between the Said Thomas and George Fergusons their Equal Share of My Estate Not Now or hereafter Bequeathed And to my Daughter M__ Carrie or Cassie I give and bequeath a Negro Fellow named Abraham and no more, and to Daughter Sarah Weacks (Weeks) I give and Bequeath a Negro wench Named Sill, also I Give an Bequeath to my Daughter Fanny Wade Six Shillings and no more I also order my Executors to Laye aside one hundred acres of the Above Excepted Land out of John Menifass (sic) Tract for the Support and maintanece of my Daughter Fancy Wade and her Children During her Natural Life also a Negro wench named Anges which Land and Negro wench is to be under the Immediate Direction of my Executors to be applied wholey to the use aforesaid and at her Decease to be ___ & Possessed by the Lawful heirs of her Body, and to my Grand Son Samuel Carrel I Bequeath one Negro Girl Named Nuce to him and his heirs forever but of if he dies Before he comes of age her and Increase to be Equally Divided Between my children and to my Son Charles Ferguson I Bequeath the Land and Plantation I now Live __ after my wife Decease to him and his heirs for ever Also an Equal share of my Estate not Now or hereafter Bequeathed, and I appint and ordain my son John Ferguson and Swinfield Hill my Sol Executors of this my last will & Testamant utterly disallowing and Revoking all other Wills Legacies and Bequeaths & Qualifying & Confessing this and no other allowing this my last Will and Testament In Witnefs

whereof I have hereunto set my hand and afixed my Seal this 12th February 1789 ~~~

John Ferguson SS X his mark

In Presence of

James Cannon

Robert Woods

William Campbell

Submitter Note: There were a large number of misspelled words. The day in the date was also

hard to make out.

Submitted by Bushy Hartman <mihartman@InfoAve.Net>

INDEX TO WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS FRANKLIN COUNTY

The Library of Virginia

[http://eagle.vsla.edu/torrence/virtua-basic.html]

Akin, James 1789

Austin, William 1799

Baulhin, Robert Senior 1787

Beck, Paul 1791

Bell, James 1800

Bennet, William 1792

Bird, Abner(Alex) 1798

Boyd, William 1798

Brown, Lucy 1797

Brown, Richard 1791

Burdet, Humphrey 1794

Chittwood, John 1798

Craghead, Peter 1786

Davis, William 1790

Derst, Samuel 1791

Dickinson, John 1792

Divers, John 1800

Drake, William 1792

Duvall, Benjamin 1792

Early, Jubal 1798

Edmonson, Richard 1788

England, Joseph 1791

Estes, William 1791

Estis, Elisha Senior 1791

Estis, Mary Ann 1790

Evans, Nathaniel 1788

Ferguson, John 1790

Gearhart, Abraham 1800

Gearheart, John 1790

Gossel, Daniel 1796

Greer(Green), Benjamin Senior 1788

Greer, Thomas 1789

Grimmett, John 1794

Guthery, Henry 1786

Guthery, James 1788

Hail 1791

Hairston, Robert 1791

Hickman, Jacob 1789

Hughes, Pratt 1794

Innes, Hugh 1797

Kerley, Jesse 1786

Kingary, Jacob 1791

Koger, Jacob 1797

Lumsden, John 1788

Lyon, Elisha 1787

Lyon, Elisha 1789

Maxey, Josiah 1793

Maxey, Walter 1791

McKlewane(Melwane), Thomas 1798

Meador, Joel Senior 1798

Pinkard, John 1788

Prillaman, Jacob Senior 1796

Ramsey 1791

Ramsy, John 1787

Ritter, John 1793

Robertson, Thomas 1798

Shearwood, Robert 1794

Sheridon, Mark 1793

Shoaman, Jacob 1792

Smith, Gidion 1788

Smith, Thomas 1787

Spangler, Daniel 1787

Spangler, George 1794

Stover, Henry 1798

Thorp, William 1794

Turner, James 1790

Turpin, James 1790

Wade, John Utly(Attly) 1798

Webb, Theodorick 1794

Webb, William 1791

Willis, John 1800

Wood, John 1793

Woodson, Shadrach 1795

Young, Allen Redley 179

Contributed by: Joan Renfrow

Franklin County, VA - Will Book 2 (partial)

Page 148

Will of Edward Cockram, 1816 - Franklin Co. VA

Security and the money arising from such Sale to be Equally divided between by ten Children namely: Leah Pedigo, Nathan, Isham, Rachel Wood, Lydia, Preston, Mary, Edward, Charlotte, Sarah Proffitt. Also, I appoint my wife Executrix Nathan my son, Executor of this my last Will and Testament,

Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged this twenty sixth day of May in the Year of

Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.

(Signed) Edward Cockram

Teste: Thomas Hale, Brice Edwards, John Wood

Proved: July 1, 1816

Submitted by Truman Adkins <tadkins@kimbanet.com>

Pages 297-299

Will of Richard Stockton 10 Aug 1819

In the Name of God, Amen

I Richard Stockton of the County of Franklin & State of Virginia being of sound disposing mind & memory and calling to mind that it is appointed for all men to die, do hereby constitute this as my last Will & Testament, revoking all other Will or Wills by me heretofore made. First I recommend my Soul to God who give it existance and that my Body be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and Executors hereafter named. Item my will and desire is that all my Just debts be paid also that my loving Wife Elizabeth Stockton have the use and benefit of the Land and plantation whereon I now live, including the Lands I purchased of Samuel Luttrell and Willis Luttrell with all the appurturances thereunto belonging, also the following Negroes, namely, Simon and his wife Aggy, and their daughter, Amey, also Gilbert and Letty, with all the Plantation Tools, household and Kitchen furniture with all Stock of every kind, also my Still except as hereafter mentioned, all which I lend to my beloved wife during her natural life. Item I Give to my Daughter Elizabeth Copland the land I purchased of Dennis Marshall and the Title conveyed to me by Elisha Arnold and Joseph Pedigo also a Negro Man named David, which land and Negroe my said Daughter has already in possession. Item, I Give to my Daughter Christiana King Two Negroes namely Hercules and Edimund & which she has

already received. Item I Give to my Daughter Nancy Wingfield the following Negroes towit. Siney and her two Children named George and Aggy, Also a girl named Jinney, all of which she now has in possession and with their future increase. Item I Give to my Daughter Maria Craig, two Negroes, namely Lucy and Malinda with their future Increase, which said Negroes she now has in possession. Item I Give to my Daughter Sophia Stockton, three Negroes, namely Delila & Frances and a boy named Simon (son of Aggy) with any future increas of the said Delila or Frances, and after my Wifes decease, a half Dozen Table and Tea Spoons of Silver now in my possession, also a horse, Saddle, & bridle out of my Estate after my wifes decease and upon her arrival to Lawful age or marriage to have a feather bed & furniture and a Cow and Calf. Item I Give to my son Peter C. Stockton our negroe man named Tom, also one hundred and thirty pounds, and which said Negroe & money my said son has already received. Item I give to my son Charles Stockton and Negroe man named Patrick and one hundred pounds in cash, also one obligation on Joseph Collins of South

Carolina for one hundred and five pounds, Virginia Currency, also after my decease my Negroe man named Will and a female Negro named Caroline with her future Increase. Item I Give to my Son Copland Stockton a Negroe man named Stephen also a horse out of my Stock, such as he may choose also a feather Bed and furniture and a Cow and Calf to go into his possession on his marriage or on his arrival to Lawful age. Item I Give to my son Preston Stockton a

negro boy named Ben, also a horse, such as he may choose also a feather Bed and furniture, and a Cow & Calf out of my Estate on his Marriage or arriving to lawful age. Item my will is that the whole of the Land I now own in Franklin County be after my wifes decease divided by the following lines to wit, Beginning on a toped(?) red oak in the line between me and William Campbell and seven poles northwest from where Campbells line crosses a branch, flowing down from Campbells field and running from thence, North seven degrees East twenty one poles to a persimmon tree, thence north seven degrees west forty seven poles to a Stake, thence North thirty degrees East one hundred and five poles crossing a branch to the line dividing my Land from Benjamin Cooks, and I Give to my son Copland after my wifes decease all the Land lying Southeast of the above mentioned line and to my son Preston after wifes decease the residue of my Land lying Northwest of the before discribed line. And I further desire and direct that during my wifes life the said Plantation be cultivated in the manner that I have of late Practiced (viz) that no part be tended in corn of lesser than once in every third year and after my wifes decease I Give to my son Copland my Desk and Bookcase, and to my son Preston, my Still and Cupboard. And my Negroes not herein named are to remain with my wife during her life, and after hes decease, all those Negroes loaned to her with any owned by me or belonging to the Estate, and not herein bequeathed all the Stock of every description and every Species of property which may remain of my Estate is to be equally divided amongst my before mentioned Children or their legal Representatives in any manner that a majority of them or their legal Representatives may agree on, but should any of my aforesaid

Children or their representatives, enter into any lawsuit about the distribution herein made or directed, in that case I do hereby most solumnly Revoke all legacy herein given to such Child or Children, except one Dollar to each of such individual Child or Children or Representative or Representatives. Lastly I hereby appoint my beloved wife Executrix, and my son Peter C. Stockton, Christopher Wingfield, Robert Innis and Benjamin Cook Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have and do hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of August 1819.

Richard Stockton (seal)

Witnesses

John Cook

P. Dickinzon

Willis Luttrell

Peter Campbell

Zacheriah Finney

These Negro slaves are mentioned in the will of Richard Stockton, dated 10 Aug 1819 in Franklin Co. VA - Will Book 2 pgs. 297-299. Extracted by Sheila Genser - SheilaGenser@hotmail.com

Simon

Aggy, wife of Simon

Amey, daughter of Simon and Aggy

Gilbert

Letty

David,

Hercules

Edimund

Siney

George, child of Siney

Aggy, child of Siney

Jinney

Lucy

Malinda

Delila

Frances

Simon (son of Aggy)

Tom

Patrick

Will

Caroline

Stephen

Ben

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Page 529

Will of Benjamin Sweeney, 1823

In the name of God Amen I Benjamin Sweeney of the County of Franklin and state of Virginia being very weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make ordain this my last will and Testament and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it does god to bless me in this life I give demand and dispose of the same in the following

manner and form.

First I give and bequeath as much of personally property as will discharge all just and lawful debts.

Item I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Sweeney my dearly and beloved wife all my real and personal property to be for her benefit during her life or widowhood. If the said Elizabeth Sweeney should marry the said estate is to be the personally part is to be equally divided between Joel and Jonathan Sweeney. The lands at the death or the marriage of their mother is to be divided between Joel and Jonathan Sweeney. Joel Sweeney is to have the upper part of the said land lying on the north side of the said land. The dividing line between Joel and Jonathan Sweeney is to begin at the level towards the hollow field and a chestnut tree and thence from the chestnut north east and south west from the same.

Item I give also unto Rebacca Moore the wife of William Moore five dollars to be paid out of my personalty estate if it remains at the end of her mothers widowhood or decease.

Item I also give unto Ann Sweeney one bed and furniture to be her lawful right and property and one little wheel and cotton cards.

I likewise constitute make and ordain Abraham Jones and Moses Jinney the executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow and revoke and disamerict and every other former wills legacies and execution by me in any wise named and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In willingness whereby I have hereunto set my hand and seal seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred

and twenty three.

Benjamin Sweeney (seal)

Test.

John Knoles

Joel Sweeney

Johnnathan Sweeney

At a court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 5^th day of January 1824.

This last will and Testament of Benajmin Swinney, deceased was produced in Court by Moses Jinney and of the Executor herein named and proved by the oath of Joel Swinney and Jonathan Swinney two of the subseriting witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the Said Moses Jinney who made oath according the law and together with John Jones his security entered into and acknowledged his hand on the penalty of four hundred dollars

certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form liberty being reserved to Abraham Jones the other executor herein named to join in the probate when ever he shall think fit.

Teste Caleb Tate cfc

Submitted by Barbara Blackwell Locker <Swinfield9@aol.com>

Pages 604 - 605

Inventory of Benjamin Sweeney, 1824

Franklin County Court, Rocky Mount, Virginia Will book 2 page 604 - 605

January 24, 1824

16 head of hogs $21.00

8 head of cattle 62.00

2 bee stands 3.00

9 bee gums 4.00

5 tubs 2 keggs 2.00

1 laddle 1.67

1 padlock .25

Sundry tools 10.00

1 cross cut saw 3.00

Sundrys 2.50

1 iron wedge .50

1 sifter 1.00

Sundrys 2.00

1 grindstone 3.00

Iron pot-ware 10.00

4 axes 4.50

Sundrys 7.00

7 basons 4.00

Sundry pewter 3.00

Sundry ware .33

Sundry .50

Sundry earthenware 2.00

5 bottles .50

1 coffee mill 1.00

Sundrys 1.75

2 jugs .75

1 pair steelyards 2.00

2 saws 3.50

Sundrys 1.75

1 hatchet 1.00

1 looking glass 1.25

Sundrys .75

1 cupboard and furniture 2.50

2 tubs 1 sifter .75

6 chears 1.25

2 flax wheels 1 cotton wheel 6.00

1 shot gun 7.00

1 chest 1.00

1 bed and furniture 15.00

1 bed and sheet 12.50

Sundry books 8.00

Sundreys 3.50

Sundreys .50

$217.15

Signed Joel Walker

John Knowles

Jacob Sigmon

At a court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 18th day of June 1824. This inventory and appraisment of the estate of Benjamin Swinney Dec=d was returned and ordered recorded.

Teste: Caleb Tate C of C

Submitted by Barbara Blackwell Locker <Swinfield9@aol.com>

Franklin County VA - Will Book 12 (partial)

Page 6

D/05 Jan 1846

R/06 May 1861

Will Bk 12, p 6

WILL OF ESABU PATE (32.4.1)

Know all men by these presents, I, ESABU PATE of Cty of Franklin and State of VA --Estate to be distributed as follows: All debts to be paid, then

My Son, MEREDITH SLONE, MILLEY SLONE, JOHN SLONE, AGNES SLONE,which was born before marriage all born by the same woman and equally thought to be my own children, EDMUND PATE, ANTHONY PATE & MARTHA PATE,I leave in the following manner (viz) my desire is that there shall be an equal division of all my estate -- at my death to the above mentioned children, seven in number and appoint STEPHEN KESLER, Executor –

/s/ ESABU PATE (Seal)

Witn: GABRIEL SWANSON

ANTHONY PATE

ASA WRIGHT

06 May 1861 - Will was produced in court and proved on oath of ANTHONY PATE & ASA WRIGHT two of the witnesses --

Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jinks Pate Lee (jinksp@juno.com)

Pages 422, 423

Chares T. Hunt

Hunt, Charles T.

Dec'd

Last Will

Examd

I Charles T. Hunt considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and form in the following manner.

1^st After the payment of all my debts I loan to my beloved wife Margaret Hunt all my land and appurtenances thereon except 72 acres which I give to my son William Hunt in trust for the benefit of my daughter Julia F. Pinkard and her bodily heirs and bounded as follows Beginning at a poplar in George Coopers line S50 E84 poles to a large soap stone thence S281/2 W35 poles to a fallen down spanish oak thence S47 poles to a double chestnut thence S46 W76 poles to a white oak in Merediths line thence N69 W 9poles to a fallen down red oak thence N4 E [blank] poles to the beginning the crop of oats on said lands to be reserved. I also loan to my beloved wife Margaret Hunt two Negro men named Peter and Isaac and two negro women named Julia and Harriett and the future increase of any all of my entire stock and crop of every description all of my plantation tools and farming implements belonging to said farm all of my household and kitchen furniture of every description & to keep during her natural life and after her death the above named property to be equally divided between all of my children.

2nd I give to my son William Hunt one Negro man named Ben and one Negro boy name Quince.

3rd I give to my son William Hunt in trust for the benefit of my daughter Julia F Pinkard and her bodily heirs the above named tract of land of 72 acres and bounded as above written also one negro man named Anthony one negro woman named Jude one negro Girl named [Fanny?] and her future increase if any together with the balance of the property that may be coming to said William Hunt as trustee for the benefit of said Julia F Pinkard and her bodily heirs after the death of my beloved wife Margaret Hunt.

4^th I give to my son in law Benjamin F Belcher two negroes named Charlotte and Sam and the future increase if any

5^th I give to my son in law Jesse Prunty two negroes named [ ] and Major and the future increase if any.

6^th I give to my daughter Eleanor F. Hunt two negroes named Toney and Alice and the future increase if any

7^th I give to my son Thomas D. Hunt two negroes named John and Peyton

8^th I give to my son in Law James Montief two negroes named Heny[Henry?] and Julia and the future increase if any.

9^th I want the property that I loan my beloved wife Margaret Hunt valued and kept an account of.

10^th I want all of the property that has been advanced to all of my children heretofore to be valued and charged to them together with all of the property that I have just given to each of them and for each of them to be made equal.

Lastly I appoint my son William Hunt and my son in Law Jesse Prunty executors of this my last will and testament.

Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of November 1862.

Charles T. Hunt {seal}

Witnessed}

Thos S Keen}

[ ? ]

At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse on the 1st day of December 1862. This last will and Testament of Charles T. Hunt Decd was produced in Court and proved by the oath of Thomas S Keen one of the subscribing witnesses hereto who also proved that John [D or Q?] Stovall the other subscribing witness hereto signed the said will in his presence and in the presence of the Testator as a witness hereto the said will is admitted to record. And on the motion of Jesse Prunty one of the Executors named in the said will who made oath and executed bond with security according to law certificate is granted him to obtain a probat of said will in due form. Liberty being reserved to William Hunt the other Executor named in said will to qualify when he shall think fit.

Teste Ro. A. Scott C. F. C.

Transcribed by William M. Hunt from xerographic copy from Will Book 12, pp. 422, 423,

Franklin County Virginia Circuit Court, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Notes:

1. spelling & punctuation & general format retained

2. uncertainties & questions added in brackets [ ].

Adds:

Margaret Hunt[owner] of slave Isaac valued at $1700.00

Valuation made 1^st day of January 1863 of Slaves sent from Franklin County Virginia under inquisition made by the Governor of Virginia for three hundred Slaves from said county for Public Defence with the name of the Slaves and the names of the owners-

[Library of Virginia Miscellaneous Files from Franklin Co. VA; searched & copied by Beverly Merritt of Ferrum, VA, May 2002.

Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: William M. Hunt <wmhunt@frontiernet.net>

Franklin Co VA, Will Book 3 page 437-438

Inventory of the Estate of Swinfield Hill

An Inventory and appraisement of the Slaves and personal Estate

of Swinfield Hill Dec'd taken by us this 13th day of December 1835

10 pounds of powder 4:20

1 Tin trunk :50

1 Trunk 1:00

1 Bed & --- furniture 15:00

1 Pair of Stillards 1:50

1 Desk and Book case 3:00

2 Historys of the Bible :50

1 Kettle- large pot oven & Skillet 5:00

1 Negro woman Sarah & Child 425:00

1 Ditto Girl named Juresih 300:00

1 Ditto named Sean 250:00

1 Ditto named Edmund 190:00

1 Bay horse 15:00

1 Shot Gun 3:00

1 Saddle & Bridle :87 1/2

1 Table 1:00

1 Store Iare and Bed Stead :62

$1216:20

Given under our hands this 13 day of December 18-5

David Young

John Capell

Robert Jones

Moses Greer Jr

At a Court held for Franklin County June 7th 1831

This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Swinfield Hill Dec'd

was returned and ordered to be recorded

Teste Caleb Tate CFC

Note by submitter: some data difficult to decipher

Submitter: Barbara Blackwell Locker

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Franklin Co VA, Will Book 7 page 39, 40, & 41

(pg. 39)

Dr The Estate of Swinfield Hill Dec'd In account current

with Moses Greer dec'd late Administrator of the said Swin

field Hill Dec'd

1826 Decem 13" To Paid Hannah Webb pr acct no 1 2:39 -

" " " Paid Clerk's Tickets no 2 & 3 2:14

" " " Paid Sheriff pr Recpt no 4 1:30

1847 May " Paid Thos Fowler pr Recpt no 5 296:00

1828 June 12 " Paid Samuel Saunders I ---- 274:05

Recpt no 6

(pg 40)

1831 " " Paid Clerks Ticket no 7 4:37

1832 May 22 " Paid Bradley Wades note pr rec no 8 60:00

" " " Paid Do Do pr rec no 9 107:00

1827 June 21 " Paid W. T. Greer pr recpt no 10 14:65

1825 " " Paid Clerks Tickets no 11 2:00

1836 " " Paid Clerks Tickets for 1833,4,5&6no 12 8:36

1836 May 9 " Pd R. M. Taliaferro pr recpt no 13 13:25

1840 March " Pd Robt. Jones--- pr rect no 14 48:23

1839 Decem " Paid Clerks Ticket no 15 1:00

1833 " " Paid for Coffin 2:00

1836 Octo 15 " Paid Wilson Hill pr recpt no 16 50:00

" " " Paid Robt. I Webb for David Young

admitted by Ro. I Webb 450:00

" " " Paid Robt. I Webb part his interest

admitted by him 250:00

1848 Decem " Paid Clerks Tickets for continuance

of Hills admr ag Cunningham from

1839 to 1848 09 years $1 pr year 9:00

1849 Feby 23rd " Commipions ou $2137.13 cents @.3pr cent 106:85

1827 Feby 6 " Pd John Hill his part of Legacy pr no16 21:50

1849 Feby 23rd " Clerks Tickets for the year 1849 for the

order to settle this acct and recording

the same :72

" " " and allowed Commipioner for settling

this acct 1:00

" " " and due Estate as pr contra 411:32

$2137:13

1826 CR

Decem 13th By amount of sale of Estate 52:13

1827 Apr 14 " amount of Negro woman & child sold for 440:00

1835 " " Hire of Edmund (negro boy) 20:00

1836 " " Do Do " 25:00

" " " Iuriah & two children sold, 1000:00

" " " sale of Edmund (negro boy) 600:00

$2137:13

In obedience to an order of the County Court of Franklin made on the 5th day of February 1849 I have this day proceeded to state and settle the account current of Moses Greer Dec late administrator of Swinfield Hill, and I find upon said settlement a balance due the estate from said administrator of $411:32 cents as will be seen pr annexed account all of which is respectfully submitted

Given under my hand this 23rd day of February 1849

A. Scott Como

At a Court held for Franklin County the 5th day of March 1849

This account current of Moses Greer administrator, of Swinfield Hill Dec'd was returned and continued,for exceptions.

And at a court held for said County the the 3^rd day of April 1849. This said Account was again (pg41)exhibited into Court and ordered to be recorded

Teste

M. G. Ca----- (?)cfc

Note: hard to read, may contain errors of transcription

Submitter: Barbara Blackwell Locker

Franklin County, VA - Will Book 3 (partial)

Pages 520 - 521

Will of Owen Hunt Sr.

signed December 21, 1832; proved February 4, 1833

Submitted by William M. Hunt

In the name of God Amen, I Owen Hunt Sr of the County of Franklin and Owen Sr State of Virginia being weak of body but of disposing mind and memory but Will & calling to mind that it is appointed once for all men to die Do constitute this my last will and Testiment hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made, first my will and Desire is that my body be decently buried at the discretion of my executor who shall be hereafter named, Secondly my Will and desire is that all my Just Debts be paid, and as to the Worldly goods which it hath pleased God to Bless me with, my will and desire is that,they be divided in the way and manner as follows (to wit) first I give and bequeath to my two oldest sons John (W) Hunt and Daniel B Hunt the following property (to Wit) One negroman named Mitchel, one bay mare with a blaze in her face, two feather Beds, two bed covers, two sheets, two cows, six head of young cattle, six head of sheep, the new woodwork of one road waggon, and one four horse waggon partworn and the boddy belonging to said Waggon to be equally and impartially divided between them, and what I have given them previously each of them and to hold for their own use and benefit forever; Secondly I give and bequeath to my Granson Owen E Hunt son of Daniel B Hunt all my Lands lying on the north side of the main Countiy road and the west side of an old road leading from the said Countiy road to Henry Linches turning out of said Countiy road a little above Lamberths tree so called; - Thirdly all the balance of my estate that have not heretofore been Divised by me I give to my son Charles T. Hunt (to wit) all of the ballance of my Lands on which I live, one negroman named Ben, together with the Horses Horned Cattle, Sheep and hogs and all and every other Item of my estate of every Species and caracter together with all Cash and Credits to me belonging, to him and his heirs forever forthly and lastly my will and desire is if either of my above named Sons attempt to break or Violate the true intent or meaning of this my will and Testiment that they forfeit their right of there legacys herein willed to them and their parts their acting in Violation of this my last Will be equally Divided amongst the others of my children that act in obediance

and conformity to the true intent of this my Will-I do hereby nominate Constitue and appoint my beloved son Charles T. Hunt my Executor to this my last will and testiment In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal

this 21st day of December 1832.

Owen Hunt {seal}

Signed Sealed and acknowledged

in presents of

Peter Finny

Peter C. Stockton

Robert Bondurant

At a Court held for Franklin County the 4th day of February 1833 This last will and Testiment of Owin Hunt Decd was produced in Court and proved by the oath of Peter Finnay and Robert Bondurant two of the Subscribing Witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Charles T. Hunt the Executor herein named who made oath and give bond and security according to law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate in due form.

Teste Caleb Tate C. F. C

Transcribed and submitted by by William M. Hunt from xerographic copies from Franklin County Virginia Will Book 3, pp. 520, 521, Franklin County Court, Court House Building, Rocky Mount, VA 2415

Notes:

1. format, spelling, & punctuation from court copy was retained

2. Franklin County Will Book 4, pp. 118, 119, 120, has extensive inventory & appraisement of Owen Hunt's personal property returned by Charles T. Hunt & recorded March 4, 1833.

ill of Stephen Hunt, Bedford County, Virginia, signed 20 April 1827 (Loose Paper Drawers)

I Stephen Hunt Senr of Bedford County State of Virginia do hereby make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form [form] following that is to say. 1. I desire after my debts are paid, my wife Rebecca Hunt have peaceable possession on the Tract of Land I now live on for and during her natural live[sic] for her support also one horse, one cow & calf 3 head sheep, 3 head hogs, one Bed and furniture one loom, one Table 3 chairs One cotton wheel and all necessary plantation tools.. and after her decease to be [sold?] and equally divided among my children herein named the residue of my parishable property sold at my decease and divided as above directed To Wit. Mary Semonas [sic], John Hunt, Charity Bird, Elizabeth Black, Jacob Hunt, Stephen Hunt, James Hunt, Katherine McBride, Margaret Morriss, Obediah Hunt, Sally Oneley[sic], Benjamin Hunt, to them and their heirs forever. 2. I give to my wife Rebecca Hunt all & every part that she brought with her when I intermarried her together with all the Interest she had in her Mothers Estate to her heirs and her heirs to enjoy forever.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal this 20th day of April

1827

His (seal)

Stephen Hunt (mark X)

Signed, and Seal in the present of

William Ore

Jinken Oxely

Benj Musgrove

NB. I give one third part to my wife above named of the money that may be coming for [Benj or Bet - page torn] at my decease

his

Stephen (mark X) torn

Submitted by Bill Hunt.

Notes:

1. Will in Bedford County Circuit Court, Bedford, VA, in Loose Paper Drawers under "H". (sent by Karen Owens, Archivist)

2. Transcribed by William M. Hunt with original spelling, punctuation, & repeated words retained. WMH additions, questions, or uncertainties in [brackets].

3. Daughter as Sally "Oneley", was spelled Oxley per other records.

4. "Semonas" was an attempt to spell "Simmons" or "Semones"(?).

5. Although unrecorded this will evidently went through probate proceedings, based on the following actions. Stephen Hunt Sr. didn't nominate any Executors in his will, but his sons Stephen & Benjamin named as "Adminrs." proves they had qualified in Court at an earlier date to settle the estate.

Additions:

"Agreeable to an order of Bedford, March Court 1829 - appraisement of Stephen Hunt estate 26 March 1829, Returned to Court May 27, 1829 and ordered to be recorded. Test. Ro. C. Mitchell CBC" [Bedford County VA, Will Book 7, pp. 161, 162]

"Surveyed & Platted for Stephen and Benjamin Hunt, Adminrs. of Stephen Hunt, dec'd, the land belonging to said Estate viz begin'g at pointers on Anthony's Ford near eaden's Grocery house, Musgroves line, containing 1921/2 acres. signed: John N. Kasey, 4 April 1829." [note: this has the plat drawn on it] [Bedford County VA, Survey Records, No. 3, part 3]

"Court allotted Dower of Rebecca Hunt in the lands of her Deceased husband Stephen Hunt, & ordered to be recorded May 27, 1829." [Bedford County VA, Will Book 7, pp. 166, 167]

Will Of Alexander Ingram, 1849 - Franklin Co., Va.

Will Book 6, p.421 dated 01-Mar-1849

I Alexander Ingram Sr. of Franklin County & State of Virginia being weak in boddy but of sound mind & disposing memory calling to mind that all men have to die do make this my last will and testament in manor & form folling 1st I give my soul to God that give it & my boddy to be decently buried & my buriel & funeral expenses paid by my executors hereafter named. 2nd I will that all my just debts be paid out of my estate by my executors. 3rd I give my beloved wife Elizabeth Ingrum all my estate both real & personal consisting of my land & negroes namely George, Bob, Stephen & Sophia & Amanda, Hanry, Moses, Metilda, Roda together with all my household & kitchen furniture plantation essentials & my stock of all kind & all legacy that may come to me during her natural life & my will is that she shall have the privlidge of selling of any of the negroes or stock that may not suit her & dispose of the money to her own use during her natural life. 4" & at the deth of my wife my will is that my negroes be __?__ to my children namely Pleasant, Martha, Exomy, Jane, Elkanah, Sarah & Nancy except what I hereafter may give to my Grand Daughter Nancy Jane Canaday & as for the land and balance of my estate sold & each of my children to have one seventh part of all the proceeds of said sale. 5" My will is that my Grand Daughter Nancy Jane Canaday the daughter of Orpha Canaday dec'd when she becomes of age or mary shall have the following negroes, to wit: Amanda & Moses and bed & furniture & one side saddle given her by my executors & if she dies before she becomes of age unless she

marries, my will is that the said negroes to wit: Amanda & Moses & said property be equally divided among my seven children as above named. I will & desire that my daughter Exomy Lesuers have a bond I now have in hand on John Griffith for one hundred dollars extra of the peace of land I lately give her being a part of the land I purchased of Saunders to make her equal with what I have given my other children & I will that my beloved son Elkanah T. Ingrum have & hold the tract of land where he now lives it being a part of said tract of land that I got from Saunders to make him equal to the rest of my children. Also I will that my daughter Nancy Carhill & hold forever the tract of land where she now lives being a part of said tract of land before described to make her equal to the reast of my children. I will & Bequeath to my beloved Daughter Jane Thompson the tract of land where she now lives formally occupied by my son Elkanah T. Ingrum at the price of one hundred dollars to make her equal to the rest of my children to have & to hold the said tract of land her & the heirs of her boddy forever, it's my will & desire that the bond I now have in hand against George P. Thompson for three hundred dollars be & remain in the hand of my wife Elizabeth Ingrum to dispose of she thinks or may think proper. Also the deed of trust for the same, it is my will & desire that the legacy that may be coming to my daughter Jane Thompson as directed heretofore either in land or money that she may hold & enjoy the same during her natural life then to go into the hands of the heirs of her own boddy. Its my will that there be no shedule advancements be given by any of my children. I further will & desire that there be no appraisment of my Estate, I also appint & constitute my wife Elizabeth Ingrum & my son Elkanah T. Ingrum Executors of this my last will & testament revoking all wills heretofore made by me. I further will & direct that my wife if she wishes at any time to divide any part of my estate equal among my children before her deth that she may do it in witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand & affixed my seal this the 1st day of March 1849.

his Mark X

Alexander Ingrum

Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of us.

Witness

James Canaday

William B. Gates

James Ingrum

Isaac Ingrum

Codicil its my will & desire that my beloved son Pleasant Ingrum have two hundred Dollars out of my estate to make him equal with the rest of my children to be paid by my executors when collected. Also have one seventh part of the balance of my estate proportionable with the rest of my children subscribed to in the presents of us this the 1st day of March 1849.

his Mark X

Alexander Ingrum

Teste.

James Ingrum Sr.

James Canaday

William B. Gates

At a Court held for Franklin County the 2nd day of April 1849 This last will and Testament with a codicil annexed of Alexander Ingrum Dec'd was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of James Cannaday, James Ingrum and Isaac Ingrum three of the subscribing witnesses hereto and the codicil to said will by the oaths of said Cannaday and James Ingrum witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Elizabeth Ingrum and Elkana T. Ingrum Executrix and Executor named in said Will who made oath and gave bond and security according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat of said will in due form.

Teste.

M.G. Carper, C.F.C.

(Submitter Note: anyone wishing a scanned image of the above will can contact Eddie Vaden at <evaden@home.com>)

Submitted by Eddie Vaden <evaden@home.com>

WILL OF JAMES INGRAM, 1865 - Franklin Co., VA,

Will Book 14, p. 175

February 19th 1865

I James Ingram of the County of Franklin State of Virginia being in proper mind and disposing memory do make and publish this my last will and testament revoking all wills made heretofore by me as to such worldly estates

as pleased God to bless one with in the manner and form following.

1st I assign my sole to God who gave it and my body to the grave to be buried in a plain Christian manner I wish my just debts to be paid the balance to be disposed of in the following manner that is having two children by my last wife Washington T Ingram and Abraham Monroe I bequeath to them the following property two negro men Buck and David a negro woman Susan Dashy and Cerena they to have and to hold the said negroes forever the said negroes to be placed upon my plantation the John Lavinder and Nixon lands in the case of my son Alexander Ingram to raise their own support and the support of my two children not to be hired or rented unless they fail to make a support for themselves and my two children if they fail to make a support I will leave it to my Executor to do as he thinks proper I dont want my Executor to rent any of my lands to any person or persons unless he has the utmost confidence in the renter and not for more than one year at a time as to the Wade houses suffer no one to live in them except the negroes.

I give to my seven daughters Rosanah Conner Malinda Turner Zilpha Gates Elizabeth Adams Oney Corn Adaline Spencer and Martha Jane Martin my tract of land I bought from Thomas B Green bounded by John J Hales land and others to sell or divide the land and to dispose of equally between themselves as they may think proper I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha Jane Martin four hundred and fifty Dollars to be paid out of out of any money I may have on hand or when collected out of bonds or claims due my Estate whenever my Executor may think proper to pay it not to make too much of a sacrifice on account of the currency.

I wish my seven daughters to have all of my wifes clothes I bought her since we were married to be divided equally among them I give to my two children Washington T Ingram and Abraham Monroe all of the balance of my Estate consisting of my lands on Stony Creek the John Lavinder Nixon Peter Saunders and Peter Young lands also the household furniture named Ten coverlids Ten counterpains white Fourteen bed quilts nine sheets four checked couterpains two blankets two rugs two bed ruffles six table cloths six feather beds six pillars and slips six bed steads This property at my death I wish my Executor to have appraised and taken care of till my children become of age also my two stills kitchen furniture plantation tools horses work oxen all other cattle hogs sheep and blacksmiths tools including the whole of my personal estate. If either one of my two children Washington T Ingram or Abraham Monroe should die

before they become of age the other is to have all If both should die before they become of age the whole of their property is to be divided equally divided between my children by the first wife both sons and daughters. I want all of the property mentioned in the above will to be equally divided among the children I desire my little son Washington T Ingram to be placed in the care of my daughter in law Elizabeth A Ingram for safekeeping also my Executor to furnish the said child with the necessary support and clothing and if necessary a bed all money I have in hand and due to my estate after taking out the four hundred fifty Dollars I give to my daughter Martha Jane Martin to be equally divided between my two children Washington T Ingram and Abraham Monroe. I also wish my son Abraham Monroe Ingrum to remain in the hands of Mrs Turner till my Executor and daughter in law Elizabeth A Ingrum may think proper to take him away then for both to be put together and educated together. I give to my daughter in law Elizabeth A Ingrum one satchel.

I appoint my son Alexander Ingrum my Executor if he fails to act I will appoint my son Isaac or William Ingrum.

Acknowledged and subscribed in the presence of us this the 22nd day of February 1865.

James Ingram

(seal)

Teste

Robt H Saunders

J H Cannaday

Wesley Ray Sr

At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse on the 3rd day of April 1865. This last Will and Testament of James Ingrum Jr Decd was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of Robert H Saunders and James H Cannaday two of the subscribing witnesses hereto and admitted to record And on the motion of Alexander Ingrum the Executor mentioned in the said will who made oath and executed bond with surity according to law certificate is granted him to obtain a probat of said will in due form.

Teste Ro A. Scott

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Submitted by Eddie Vaden <evaden@home.com>

or <EddieVaden@netscape.net>

Will of Christina Kitterman, 1809

Franklin County, Virginia--Page 352-353--Will Book 1

being desirous of disposing of all such worldy Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with do make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows (to wit) in the first place I desire after my decease that all my just debts and funeral expences shall be honestly and punctually be paid by my executors hereafter named. Item, I desire that the hole of my estate both real and personal shall be equally divided among my several legatees hereafter named, agreeable to the last will and testament of Christopher Kitterman deceased. viz. I give and bequeath to my son Michael Kitterman heirs of his body one equal seventh part of what remains in the hands of my executors after paying all just debts and all necessary expences. Also I give and bequeath to my son John Kitterman the same, also I give and bequeath to my son Henry Kitterman the same, Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Harter the same, I also give and bequeath to my daughter Caterannah Mikesell the same, I also give and bequeath to my daughter Susannah Fishburn the same, Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Ader the same. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint Lewis Davis and Robert Woods Executors of this my last will and testament, Revoking all and every other will by me heretofore made allowing this and no other to be last will and testament, as witness my hand and seal the 19 day of August 1809.

August 9, 1809 Christina X Kitterman

Executors: Lewis Davis

Robert Woods

Witness: Adam Ader

Jacob Ader

Mark Willis

At a Court held Franklin County Sept 4, 1809, The last will and testament of Christina Kitterman, deceased was proved by the solomn affirmation of Adam Ader and Jacob Ader two of the witness hereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Lewis Davis one of the Executors herein named who took the oath prescribed by law and gave bond and Security conditioned as the law decrees certificate is granted him for allowing a probate in due form, liberty being reserved to the other Executors in the said will named to join in the probate when he shall think fit.

Teste James Calloway

Submitted by Virginia Perry

vperry@midwest.net

Will and Inventory of Christopher Kitterman, July 7,1806--Probated

In the name of God Amen, I Christopher Kitterman of the county of Franklin and State of Virginia being week of body, but of sound mind and disposing memory, for which I thank God, and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life, and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, Do hereby make this my last will and testament, in the maner and form as followeth; In the first place I desire that my executors herein after named shall after my decease pay all my just debts and funeral expences;

Item 1--I give and bequeth to my dearly beloved wife Christina Kitterman the hole of my estate both real and personal during her natural life, except that part of my estate that I was entiteled to from my brother John George Kitterman, deceased, which I have put in the hands of John Fishburn and my son John Kitterman by a deed of trust, which estate I give and bequeth to my several legatees hereafter named, to be equally devided amongst them provided they shall give to my securities John Fishburn, William Akers, and George Ferguson bonds with sufficient securities to indemnify them; It is my will that if any of my legatees hereafter named except the heirs of Michael Kitterman, deceased shall fail to give their bonds as aforesaid, shall have but one dollar; It is also my will that if any of my said legatees shall bring any vexatious suites contrary to the deed of trust that I have executed to John Fishburn and John Kitterman, that the cost shall be taken out of the money that I have left to them by will, and given to them before;

Item 1--I give to my son Michael Kitterman deceased heirs, heirs of his body, one equal seventh part of the estate of John George Kitterman, deceased that I was entituled to which I have put in the hands of John Fishburn, provided there shall come no other heirs; but if there should; I give what shall be my real part of the estate of the said John George Kitterman deceased, I also give to my son Henry Kitterman the same, I also give to my son John Kitterman the same, I also give to my daughter Mary Harter the same, I also give to my daughter Susanna Fishburn the same, I also give to my daughter Catharenia Miksel the same, all which estate as aforesaid I give and bequeth unto them and their heirs for ever, And no other part of my estate, until the decease of my wife Christina Kitterman, it is my will that what remains in her hands at that time may be equally devided amongst my several legatees hereunto mentioned, except George Harter husband of my daughter Mary Harter. It is my will that my executors shall deduct out of his seventh part of my estate the amount of the cost of the suit which he caused to be brought against Lewis Davis in my name for the benifit of Saunders, with interest on the same from the first day of October eighteen Hundred and four; It is also my will that if Adam Ader does not make Nancy Glass an equal heir whith his children that she shall have fifty pounds out of what I have left her mother Elizabeth Aader provided that Adam Ader shall be the longest liver; but in case the said Adam Ader should die without a will, it is my desire that said Elizabeth shall have her choice to give her fifty pounds or make her equal with the rest of the children; It is also my will that Adam Ader shall haave the tract of land whereon I lived containing three hundred acres more or less, on his paying my other legatees one hundred and eleven pounds and eight shillings and seven spence, and shall have two years to pay the money in without interest, and in case the said Adam Ader cannot conveniently pay the money in that time, he shall have one year more to pay it in, upon his paying interest on it at the rate of six percent per annum, It is my desire that my executors shall make a deed of conveyance in fee simple to said Adam Ader to the aforesaid land as soon as the nature of the business will admit of; It is my desire that there shall be no appraisement of my estate until my wifes decease; and lastly I do constitute and appoint Jacob Boon Senr. and Thomas Crutcher executors, and my wife Christina Kitterman executrix to this my last will and testament revoking, renouncing and sidannulling all and every other will or wills by me made, as witness my hand and seal this sixteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and five.

Signed sealed and published in presence of us---James Callaway Junr., Walter

Dent and Thomas Greer.

Christopher Kitterman

At a Court held for Franklin County July 7th. 1806---This last will and testament of Christopher Kitterman deceased was proved by the Oath of James Callaway, Jr., and Thomas Greer, two of the witnesses hereto, and ordered to be

recorded.

Teste, Jas. Callaway

Franklin County Courthouse--February Term--1802--page 107

On the motion of Christopher Kitterman, administration is granted him of the personal estate of John George Kitterman, deceased--on his giving bond and ----- ------ to Law, whereupon he together with Lewis Davis, George Ferguson and William Acres, executed bond in the sum of $10,000. with contition as the Law requires.

Will was made 19th of August 1809 and probated 4th of September 1809

Franklin County, Virginia--Page 352-353--Will Book 1

In the name of God Amen, I Christina Kitterman of the county of Franklin and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainity of human life and being desirous of disposing of all such worldy Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with do make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows (to wit) in the first place i desire after my decease that all my just debts and funeral expences shall be honestly and punctually be paid by my executors hereafter named. Idem, I desire that the hole of my estate both real and personal shall be equally divided amongs my several legatees hereafter named, agreeable to the last will and testament of Christopher Kitterman deceased. viz. I give and bequeath to my son Michael Kitterman heirs of his body one equal seventh part of what remains in the hands of my executors after paying all just debts and all necessary expences. Also I give and bequeath to my son John Kitterman the same, also I give and bequeath to my son Henry Kitterman the same, Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Harter the same, I also give and bequeath to my daughter Caterannah Mikesell the same, I also give and bequeath to my daughter Susannah Fishburn the same, Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Ader the same. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint Lewis Davis and Robert Woods Executors of this my last will and testament, Revoking all and every other will by me heretofore made allowing this and no other to be last will and testament, as witness my hand and seal the 19 day of August 1809.

August 9, 1809 Christina X Kitterman

Executors: Lewis Davis

Robert Woods

Witness: Adam Ader

Jacob Ader

Mark Willis

At a Court held Franklin County Sept 4, 1809, The last will and testament of Christina Kitterman, deceased was proved by the solomn affirmation of Adam Ader and Jacob Ader two of the witness hereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Lewis Davis one of the Esecutors herein named who took the oath prescribed by law and gave bond and Security conditioned as the law decrees certificate is granted him for allowing a probate in due form, liberty being reserved to the other Executors in the said will named to join in the probate when he shall think fit.

Teste James Calloway

Will Book 1 pages 391 and 392--Franklin County, Virginia

In obedience to an order of the Worshipfull Court of Franklin we have appraised the personal Estate of Christena Kitterman, deceased in current money this 22 nd day of Sept. 1809

Ignatious Harrison 1 note 1. 15. 0

Richart Date 1 note 3. 4. 0

William Akers 1 note 12. 18. 0

Fredrick Fishburn 1 note 30. 13. 0

Henry Kitterman 1 note 7. 18. 6

Walter Dent 1 note 3. 13. 0

John Fishburn 1 note 27. 10. 0

William Barrett 1 note 8. 8. 6

William Harrison 1 note 1. 0. 0

Jacob Fishburn 1 note 15. 10. 6

Melcher Wagoner 1 note 5. 0. 0

A Judgement against

Plesant Talley 4. 1. 1

William Stewart 1 note 4. 13. 3

1 saw 3/ 1 pott & hooks 4/6 7. 6

1 cream pott-1 q--1 hand ax 4 4. 9

3 chizels, 1 gauge, 1 pear of haggs-tongs 3. 0

4 augers, 3 gumbets, 3/-3 wagon augers 36/ 2. 2. 0

1 cutting knife, 1 shovel, 2 lock 1. 0

3 cow chains 6/ 1 dung fork 3/ 9. 0

1 rundlet 1/- 1 foot adz & round shave 3/6 4. 6

2 barrels 4/ 1 rounded /6 4. 6

1 old wagon 66/ 3. 6. 0

3 pewter dishes, 4 basons, 13 plates 2. 8. 0

1 punch bowl 1/6, 1 shuger box 5/ 6. 6

1 large kittle and bale 15. 0

1 large washing tub 1.6

1 logg chain 6.0

1 chest 36/- 2 truns, 1 box 6/ 2. 2. 0

3 sheets not made 1. 2. 6

5 table spoons 4. 0

1 mans hat 18/ a quanity of womans clothes 6 of. 3. 18.0

a quanity of mens clothes 18/ 18.0

1 pear of shoes 3 /- 2 hats 3/ 6.0

1 rasp, 1 compas, & sundres 2.6

total 182. 0. 1

George Menefee

George Ferguson

George Belcher

At a Court held for Franklin County October 2, 1809

This Inventory and apparisement of the Estate of Christina Kitterman, deceased,

was returned and ordered to be recorded.

Teste, James Calloway C.F.

Will Book 2--page 166-167--Franklin County, Virginia

The Estate of Christina Kitterman deceased, In account with Lewis Davis, Executor

To cash paid John Fishburn prov. acct. 1. 12. 6

Ditto paid the appraisers of said Estate 12. 0

Ditto paid Joseph Hale orging said estate 12. 0

5 gallons whisky for the sale 15. 0

2 Ditto of Brandy 10. 0

Cash paid for Linder Clarks tickets 3. 19. 11 1/4

Taking 6 Bonds from the legatees 1. 16. 0

To the Comm. for settling the acct. Curnt. 9. 0

For making Christina Kitterman's coffin 12. 0

To the executor for his services 10. 10. 0

21. 8 5/4 total

To a ballance the hands of Exec. 154. 13. 5

By the amount of the Estate 176. 1. 10

Persuant to an Order of the Worshipfull Court of Franklin to us directed we have settled the account current of the late Christina Kitterman, deceased with the executor and find a balance in the hands of the Executor of one hundred and fify four pounds, thirteen shillings and fife pence as given under our hand this 2nd. day of December 1816

George Ferguson

Robert Woods

J.G. Newbill

At a Court for Franklin County March 4, 1817. This account current of Lewis Davis Executor of Christina Kitterman, deceased was recorded and ordered to be recorded.

Teste Caleb Tate C.F.C.

Contributed by "Virginia Perry" <vperry@midwest.net>

Franklin County, Virginia, 15 July 1811.

I Henry Kitterman so hereby mke this my last will and Testament, first it is my and desire that my wife Anna Kitterman enjoy all my Estate of every description for the purpose of Raising and Schooling my children during her natural life or widowhood also it is my will and desire that my wife shall if she thinks proper Sell and dispose of the Tract of Land I purchased of Titus England and to execute to the same, also it is my will and desire that at my Wife's death or Intermarriage that all my Estate be Equally divided amongst my children lastly I do hereby ordain and appoint Anna Kitterman my wife my whole and Sole administrator in Witness whereby I do hereby set my hand and annex my Seal the day and year above written.

Henry Kitterman

. .

Henry X Kitterman(his mark)

in presence of

Teste

Charles Dunn

J. Woods

William Stewart

At a court held for Franklin County, September 2nd, 1811.

This Last Will and Testament of Henry Kitterman deceased was proven by the oath of Josiah Woods and William Stewart, two of the witnesses hereto, and to be recorded: and on the motion of Ann Kitterman who made oath as the Law directs, and together with Jacob Fishburn and James Viar and Robert Woods her security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, Certificate and granted her for obtaining a Probate in due form.

Teste,

James Collaway

William Stewart

Franklin County, Virginia

Book--3--page 710--Henry Kitterman sold 96 acres on a Creek to Thomas Highty--2 Sept. 1799

Book--4--page 70--Henry Kitterman bought 414 Acres on Gap Branch of Chestnut Creek from Thomas Crutcher--15 Oct. 1799

Book--5--page 157--Henry Kitterman bought 150 acres on Waters of Chestnut from Titus England--7 Oct. 1805

Book 5--page--665--Henry Kitterman bought 100 acres on South Side of Chestnut Creek from William Huston--2 Dec. 1809

Contributed by "Virginia Perry" <vperry@midwest.net>

Abstract of Inventory of John George Kitterman, 1802

Franklin County Virginia Will Book 1

Page 198--Inventory and appraisement of the estate of John George Kitterman, deceased, taken Feb. 3, 1802. Items mentioned include: 10 cattle, 1 large bible, 1 looking glass, 1 small book, 5 bee stands. Total value: 72 pounds,

19 shillings. signed--Lewis Davis, Edward Choat, Robert Woods, Court appointed appraisers. Recorded April 5, 1802.

Contributed by "Virginia Perry" <vperry@midwest.net>

Will of Chilton Lavinder, 1864

Will Book 13, page 606.

I Chilton Lavinder of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia considering myself of sound mind and disposing memory and calling to mind it is appointed unto all men to die and feeling that I shall soon have to change this life for

the one which is to come and wishing to dispose of what property I have do therefor make this my last Will and Testament revoking all others made by me.

1st It is my will that when I die all my just debts be paid and my body be decently buried.

2nd I give to my wife Mary A. Lavinder during her natural life one third part of my estate both real and pesonal I also loan unto her for six years my negro man Joe to enable her to raise and support my four youngest children (C Vic ?)

Palmyra A. Lavinder, Wingfield L. Lavinder, Chilton L. Lavinder and Benjamin F. Lavinder I also loan another for six years my black horse and cart and yoke you young oxen, said negro and horse to be.. .. of her third fraction of my

estate and shuld said negro become insolent or disobedient to his mistress I hereby direct that my Executor hire him out or exchange him for another hand as he may judge best.

3rd I give my son John A. Lavinder one horse at fifty dollars and one cow at twelve dollars both of which he has already received.

4th I give my daughter Mary A. Scott one bed and furniture at twenty four dollars one horse at fifty dollars and one Beauro (sic) at fifteen dollars ½ dozen chairs at $3.75 and sundry other articles at eight dollars and also

thirty dollars and thirty cents paid for her at the sale of property all of which she has received.

5th I give my daughte Elizabeth Bamois one horse at fifty dollars one cow at twelve dollars one bed......at fifteen dollars set chairs at $3.00 One Bond of John Bowe for twenty five dollars said bond due in 1847 all of which she

has receivd.

6th I give to my daughter Sarah J. Waggner One bed and at fifteen dollars One cow at twelve dollars and horse at fifty dollars which she has receivd.

7th I give to my son Robert R. Lavinder one heifer at twelve dollars which he has received.

8th I give to my son Joseph G. Lavinder one cow at twelve dollars one bed and at fifteen dollars which he has received.

9th I give to my daughter Amanda M. Moorhead One horse at fifty dollars which she has received.

10th I wish my four youngest children to be educated so as to be qualified to train at ordinary business and for the means of their education to be funded by my estate.

11th It is my wish that my four younger children Palmyra a. Lavinder , Wingfield T. Lavinder, Chilton L. Lavinder and Benjamin F. Lavinder be made equal to the older children in the division of my estate.

12th I do appoint my son John A. Lavinder my Executor to this my last Will and Testament and in the event he should fail to act I wish my son Robert R. Lavinder to act as such.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal this 28 (sic) day of January 1864.

Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of

Austin Wingfield

Chilton Lavinder seal

James S. Waid

Andrew Cooper

At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse on the 7 (sic) day of March 1864 This Last Will and Testeament of Chilton Lavinder Decd (sic) was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of Austin Wingfield and James S.

Waid tow of the subsciding witnesses hereto and admitted to record.

Teste Ro A Scott C F C

Submitted by Donna Brown Wilkes <ktrygal1@aol.com>

Will of John Lavinder,Sr.

In the name of God Amen I John Lavinder of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being in febel health of body but of sound mind and disposing memory do hearby make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say. 1st I do desire that all perishable part of my estate be sold immediately after my decease and out of the money arising therefrom all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid. 2nd After the payments of my debts and funeral expenses I give to my beloved wife Katharine Lavinder one third part of my estate boath real and personal for and during her natural life and after her decease I give the same to my children herein after mentioned equally to be divided amoung them and to be enjoyed by them forever, 3rd It is my wish and desire that after my decease that my Executor, which I shall hereafter name sell all my land on a credit of twelve months after laying off a third part of the same for my beloved wife Katharine Lavinder as aforesaid and distribute the money arising from such sale together with my money that may accrue from the sales of other personal property after paying all my just debts and expences be divided between my children, viz: Thornton Lavinder, Chilton Lavinder, John Lavinder, William Lavinder, Joseph Lavinder, James Lavinder, Jesse Lavinder, Anna Campbell, formerly Anna Lavinder, Mary Turner, formerly Mary Lavinder, Francis Turner, formerly Francis Lavinder and Emily Lavinder. Also it is my wish and desire that all my slaves be equally divided between my said children after dividing off one third part of them for my wife Katharine's dowery, and I also wish her to have her choyse in said slaves after they have ben appraised, it is also my wish and desire that my daughter Emily have my boy Harvey together with a full and equal portion of my Estate with my other children and it is my further wish and desire,if,any of my said children as aforesaid should decease this life without issue that the slaves which may fall to those part shall eturn back to my estate together with thare future increase. And lastly I do constitute and appoint my friend Ira Hunt Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all other Wills and testaments by me heretofore made.

In witness whare of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 20 July 1846.

John Lavinder Sr. (Seal)

Witness

Milton R. Hunt

Ira M. Hunt

Richard A. Hunt

At a Court held for Franklin County the 7th day of June 1847. This last Will and Testament of John Lavinder Sr Dec'd was produced in Court and proved bt the oaths of Milton R.Hunt and Ira M. Hunt two of the subscribing

witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded.And on the motion of Ira Hunt the Executor in said Will named who made oath and gave bond and security according to law,certificate is granted him to obtain a probat thereof in due form

Teste.

Moses G. Carper

Source:

Franklin Co. Wills Records

Franklin Co. Courthouse

Clerk of Courts office

Will Book #6

Pages 226 & 227

Submitted by Greg Bryant <raptor@gamewood.net>

Maxes, Walter link broken

Submitted by Cathleen Brannen Oct 2002

Will of Mark A. Odineal, 1901

I M. A. Odineal make this my last will and testament. I desire all my just debts paid. I give to my niece Berta Odeneil one bed, I give to my sister Mrs. Mary Newbill one bed, I wish my half of the personal property which I

hold jointly with my sister-in-law Mrs. E.V. Odineal and also all my real estate sold, of the proceeds of said sale I leave $200.00 to erect tombstones over the graves of my Father Thos Odiniel, my mother Mary Odiniel and an

infant daughter of my sister Mrs. Martha Price decd and an iron fence to enclose the above mentioned graves which are in a graveyard near Old Fork Meeting House, on land now belonging to Mr. Martin; next I leave $25.00 to

repair and keep in order the graves of my sister Mrs. Martha Price decd which is in the garden near the house where I now live; all the balance of the proceeds of my estate left after satisfying the above bequest I wish divided

into six equal parts, 5 whole parts and two half shares, making six shares in all. I give 1- one whole share to my brother Nathl Odiniel's children. 2- I give one whole share to my sister Mrs. Mary Newbill. 3- I give one whole share

to the children of M.A. Newbill decd. 4- I give one whole share to the children of my brother Thos A. Odineal decd. 5- I give one whole share to Ben, Bertie and Early, three children of my brother D.L. Odiniel decd. 6- I give

half of one share to my niece Mrs. Mary Graves. 7- I give half of one share to my niece Margy Odineal. I appoint W.T. F. Purcell Executor of this will and request that he be not required to give security. Given under my hand the

21st day of September, 1901.

M.A. Odineal

Witness:

C.D. Lee

B.H. Bradner

The will was presented in Franklin County Court on January 5, 1904.

Will of Thomas Odineal

Franklin County, State of Virginia, January the first day 1860

In the name of God Amen. I, Thomas Odineal, being in my proper mind and senses do make this my last will and Testament - First, I desire all my just debts to be paid. Second, I give one third of all my estate to my wife, Mary Odineal

her natural life and equal division among my children at her death of that portion of my estate. Third, I give to my daughter Mary J. Newbill in tryst of the County of Franklin to appoint a suitable man to represent the said interest in my estate which is one tenth part or one equal share - The court to prohibit the said Mary J. Newbill's husband Nathaniel J. Newbill having anything to do with the said Interest in my estate in any way whatever during Mary J. Newbill's lifetime and after her death the property remaining if any to the heirs of her, the said Mary J. Newbill's, body. Fourth - I make an equal division among all the rest of my children in my estate to have and to hold as their own property after my death. Signed and sealed in the presents of the following witnesses.

his mark

Thomas X Odineal

Witness

Matthew R. Allen

Milton F. Cunningham

Joseph Parker

Moneys advanced to my legatees

Viz Geo D. Odineal $517.12

Mark Newbill one negroe girl Adaline 432.00

Nathaniel C. Odineal 70.00

Tarlton J. Odineal 70.00

Joel W. Odineal 32.00

Mary J. Newbill 32.00

David S. Odineal 20.00

Martha A. Price 20.00

The above list of changes is the amount I have advanced to the above named of my children June 19, 1860.

The will was produced in Franklin County Court on August 6, 1860.

Submitted by David J. Damico <DDamico826@aol.com>

Franklin County VA - Will Book 9 (partial)

Page 9

Ex Acct Bk 5, p 9: Account of Estate of JOHN PATE by Executors, ANTONY and JOHN PATE made 06 Aug 1838. Mentions EUSABA PATE and AGGY PATE, et al

05 Nov 1838; Estate of JOHN PATE, dec'd, in acct with ANTONY PATE

and JOHN PATE, Exec.

Beg April 1837 -- cash paid JAMES TONEY'S note & interest on same

paid to C STONE as part of his interest in the estate 68.86

Cash of P FISHER note & in paid same 40.95

Cash of property Bol by EUSABA PATE 45.43

Cash of D. Bol ANTONY PATE 163.15 1/2

Cash of property Bol by JOHN PATE 212.42 1/2

Cash of property Bol by CAIN SLOM 4.50

Cash of property Bol by AGGY PATE 21.28

Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jinks Pate Lee (jinksp@juno.com

Franklin County, VA - Will Book 4 (partial)

Page 391

Will of Meshack PERDUE, 1837

In the name of God, Amen, I Meshack Perdue, of the county of Franklin and state of Virginia being of Sound mind and disposing memory, do make and constitute this my last will and testament, revoking all wills heretofore made by me.

1st. I direct that all my just debts be paid and that all debts due to me be collected as speedially as consistent with justice and humanity.

2nd. I give to my son, Daniel Perdue, a negro man by the name of Jordan, a negro woman by the name of Harrietta and her child by the name of Squire, a negro man by the name of Thomas, all of which he has received unto his

possession, to him and his heirs forever.

3rd. I give to my son, Eli Perdue, a negro boy by the name of William, a negro man by the name of Robert, a negro man by the name of Henry, all of which he has received into his possession, to him and his heirs forever.

4th. I give to my son, Asa Perdue, a negro boy by the name of Dick and another negro boy by the name of Lewis and six hundred dollars in cash, all of which he has received in his possession, to him and his heirs forever.

5th. I give to my son, Matthew Perdue, a nego girl by the name of Lucy, another negro girl by the name of Fanny and six hundred dollars in cash, all of which he has received in his possession, to him and his heirs forever.

6th. I give to my son Jesse Perdue, a negro woman by the name of Dilly and her three children by the names of Jane, Julia, and James, and another girl by the name of Milly, all of which he has received in his possession, to him and his heirs forever.

7th. I give to my son, Mark Perdue, a nego girl by the name of Ann, a negro man by the name of Frank, also a track of land on which my grist and saw mill with all the appendenances belonging at it stand; suppose to contain one

hundred and fifty acres and bounded as follows; to-wit: Beginning at a corner Black Oak above the mill pond in Peter D. Holland's line and with said line to Ward's line and with Ward's line to a corner Black Oak at the lower end of the

race paths and with the same to the head, thence along a new marked line to Obediah Perdue's line near a branch and with his line to pointers in Peter D. Holland's line and with Holland's line to the head of the mill pond to

pointers thence across the creek to the beginning. Also give to my said son two stills, all of which he has received to his possession, to him and his heirs forever.

8th. I give to my son, Isaah Perdue, a negro woman by the name of Priss, and her four children by the name of Jane, John, Susan and Terry. Also one negro man by the name of Daniel, also my bed, bedstead and furniture. Also my yellow mare lately purchased for me by my son Mark, of which he has in his possession, to him and his heirs forever.

9th. I give to my son, Obediah Perdue, a negro woman by the name of Hannah, a negro woman by the name of Amy, also my track of land known by the name of Benyour Tracts which he has received in his possession. I also give my said son Obediah, after the death of my wife, the negro girl Judith that is left to wait and tend on my said wife during her life time and all that tract of land whereon he the said Obediah now lives, the same having been deeded to him, which will fully appear by reference to a deed recorded in the County Court of Franklin, to him and his heirs forever. Also my Jones colt.

10th. For reason best known to myself, I give to my son, Zackariah Perdue, one dollar and no more in addition to what I have heretofore given him, to be paid to him after my death by my executors.

11th. For reasons best known to myself, I give to my son, John Perdue, one dollar and no more in addition to what I have heretofore given him, to be paid to him after my death by my executors.

12th. For reason best known to myself, I give to my daughter Elizabeth Ward, one dollar and no more in addition to what I have heretofore given her, to be paid to her after my death by my executors.

13th. I have reserved for my own use and benefit during my natural life, my nego man Robert, a blacksmith by trade, and all monies in my possession or that which maybe due me by bonds or otherwise.

14th. I give to my son, Mark Perdue, after my death, my negro man, Robert that I have kept to wait on me during my life, to him and his heirs forever.

15th. I give to my sons Daniel Perdue, Asa Perdue, Eli Perdue, Matthew Perdue, Jesse Perdue, Mark Perdue, Isaah Perdue, Obediah Perdue and the heirs of Luke Perdue, each one-ninth part of all monies that I may have in my possession at my death. Also all monies that may be due me by bonds or otherwise. It is understood and is my will the Luke Perdue's children collectively, is to receive only one-ninth part in the 15th clause of the foregoing Will.

16th. Whereas, there is suits now pending between myself and John Perdue, one suit in the Court of Appeals and other suit in the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Franklin County, should it so turn out that said suits

should not be determined in my life time, and in that case, it is my will and desire that my executors retain out of any money that may come in their hands belonging to my estate as will be sufficient to satisfy and pay off all

damages that I may sustain the the decision of said suits after said suits is ended, what sum of money that has been retained by my executors for the purpose above mentioned shall be paid out as directed in the 15th clause of

this last will, one-ninth part to each, including the heirs of Luke Perdue.

17th. I appoint my sons, Mark Perdue and Isaah Perdue, executors of this my last will and testament, requesting that the County Court of Franklin will not require them to give security, as I have confidence they will do justice to

all persons concerned.

In testimoney whereof, I, Meshack Perdue, have hereto set my hand and seal this 27th day of December 1837.

his

Meshack (X) Perdue mark

In the presence of:

Stephen Preston

J. S. Burwell

Joshua Starkey

At a court held for Franklin County the 5th of February, 1838, the last will and testament of Meshack Perdue was produced in Court by the executors herein named and offered for probate and thereupon the motion of John Perdue, by his attorney, the probate was continued until March Court and at a court held for the said County the 5th day of March, 1838, this said will was produced in Court and after hearing on oath the evidence of Stephen Preston, John S.

Burwell and Joshua Starkey, the subscribing witnesses hereto, and the testimony of other witnesses in opposition to the probate, was ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Mark Perdue and Isaah Perdue, the executors herein named, who took the oath prescribed by law, and gave bond conditioned according to law (the testator desiring that no secuity should be required) certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due

form.

Teste: Caleb Tate, C.V.C.

Submitted by Janet King <JPERDUE192@aol.com>

Slaves of Sarah Webb Walker, 1838

Will Book 4 Page 474-475

Franklin County VA

The following is a list of the slaves held by George Walker in right if his wife Sarah Walker formerly Sarah Webb late widdow of Theoforick Webb decs' Allotted to her by the Commissioners appointed to divide the estate of said Theo Webb Decd and of the increase of said slaves. Ages, Sexes and deaths is by George Walker returned to the Clerk of the Court of Franklin in order ot be recorded the said County of Franklin being the residence of said George Walker.

Name	Ages	Sexes	Deaths
Simon		Man	Dead
Moses		Man
Roger		Man
Amy		Woman	Dead
Phillis		Woman	Dead
Daniel		Man
King		Man
Martha		Woman
Henry		Man

Note: in the column of ages pertaining to all of the above there is a handWritten notation that reads "the age of these Negroes is not known by either myself or my wife”

Name	Ages	Sexes	Deaths
Catherine Kitty	born 29 October 1810	Woman
Emily	born 10 Feby 1812	Woman
Harriet	born 9 Oct. 1814	Woman
Harry	born 24 June 1815	Man
Charlotte	born 29 Feby 1817	Woman
Braddock	born 12 April 1819	Man
Burd	Born 18 Nov. 1820	Boy
Socky	born September 1822	Girl
Wanda	about 6 years old	Girl
Manah	about 4 years old	Girl
Rachael	about 1 years old	Girl
Polma	about 5 years old	Girl
Mary	about 3 years old	Girl
Henry	about 2 years old	Boy
William	about 2 months old	Boy
Emily (Charlotte's child)	about 3 years old	Girl
Ferdinand	about 7 months old	Boy
Jim	about 11 years old	Boy

Note: handwritten notation in he Ages column: "Ages of these Negroes following not known exactly that is form Jane to David"

Jane		Girl
Tazwell		Boy
Marshall twin to Tazwell		Girl
Amy		Girl
Mary		Girl
Martha		Girl
Simon		Boy
Davy	about 5 months old	Girl
2 infants of Catherine and Charlotte	died shortly after their births		Dead

George Walker

Franklin County Court

February 5,1838

This list of Dower Slaves held by George Walker in right of his wife Sarah Walker was returned and ordered to be recorded.

Teste Caleb Tate C.F. C.

Submitted by Susan <SUZYBC@aol.com>

RADFORD surname wills: Franklin County, VA

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Ed Wojtowicz blb00991@wvnet.edu

Will of Samuel Radford

Will Book 12, Page 138 Franklin County, VA

The Last Will and Testament of Samuel Radford Sr. of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia. I Samuel Radford Sr considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first I will that all my just debts be paid I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Anny Radford one tract of land it being the tract I now live in containing one hundred and thirty acres also my sorrel bull horse and my household and kitchen furniture and all of my money I may leave and one milk cow & six head of hogs & fifteen barrels of corn to have and to hold during her natural life at her Decd. the same land and property to my daughter Cintha Underwood during her natural life then to the heir of her body forever. I farther more give and bequeath unto my daughter Cintha Underwood a tract of land nown as the Willis tract containing 89 acres to have and hold during her natural life and at her death to the heir of her body forever. I give and bequeath unto my grandson William Radford all of my Blacksmith tools to have and to hold forever. I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Radford one dollar to have and to hold forever and I further will that all of rest residue and remainder of my hold estate both rail and personally be sold at Public Auction & I will and bequeath unto my daughter Cinthia Underwood one fourth of the proceeds there off to hold and to have during her natural life after her death to the heirs of her body forever, and I will and bequeath unto my daughter Martha James one fourth part of the proceeds sold for her to have and to hold for her benefit and after her death to the heirs of her body forever. As to the remaining two fourths of the proceeds sold I will and bequeath unto my thirteen grandchildren to be equally divided between them to wit Rosanah Austin, Sarah Grully, Robert Smith, Samuel Smith, Matthew Stump, John Smith, Bird Smith, Mary Smith, Nancy Abegill Smith, Matthew Richards, Wi liam Radford, Polly Radford & Jacob Radford for them to have and hold forever. I further will that the several legacis or sums of money be paid to the said legates within Eighteen months after my Decd and I hereby appoint Zachariah Peters and Alexander Underwood Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made in witness where of I have hereunto sit my hand and seal first day of October one thousand Eight hundred and

sixty one.

Samuel Radford (seal)

The above insterment consisting of one sheet was now here subscribed by Samuel Radford Sr the testator in the presence of each of us and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament and we at his request signed our names hereto as attesting witnesses.

John Smith

Willis Peters

John Peters

At a court held for Franklin County at the courthouse on the 2nd day of December 1861.

This Last Will and testament of Samuel Radford Sr. Decd. was produced in court and proved by the oaths of Willis Peters and John Peters two of the subscribing witnesses is thereto and admitted to probat. And on the motion of Zackariah Peters one of the Executors named in said will who made oath and executed bond with surety according to law certificate is granted him to obtain him to obtain a probat of said will in due form liberty being reserved to Alexander Underwood the other Executor to join in said probat when he shall think fit.

Teste R. A. Scott C.F.C.

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Will of Joshua RADFORD

Franklin County, VA

Will Book 13, Page 605

In the name of God Amen I Joshua Radford of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being of sound mind and mental faculties but weak in body do hereby make and constitute my will and Testament revoking all others that may have been made by me and as it has pleased God to bless me with a portion of this worlds goods I do give and grant it in the following manner.

First I give and grant and bequeath to my beloved wife Frances Radford all of my estate her lifetime to do with for her support as long as she lives if the said Administrator sees that my beloved wife is wasting of the estate I bequeath to the Administrator to make sale and sell according to law and after the death of my wife I give bequeath to my eleven children which is Nancy Thompson, Samuel Radford, Mary Radford, James T. Radford, Hulda Underwood, Rosanah West, George W. Radford, Sela Glaskey, Mildred Glaskey, William A. Radford, Sarah Francis Radford it is to be divided equally with the eleven children. I appoint John Vest my administrator of my estate this being my last will and Testament. In witness my hand and seal this January 28 day 1864.

Probate of Will of Joshua Radford

Will Book 13 Page 606

John Vest, George W. Radford, Seliddum Gillaspy

At a court held for Franklin County at the courthouse on the 7th day of March 1864.

This Last Will and Testament of Joshua Radford Decd was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of John Vest and George W. Radford two of the subscribing witnesses and admitted to record. And on the motion of the Executor John Vest who made oath and executed bond with security according to law certificate is granted him to obtain a probate of said will in due form.

Teste R. A. Scott C.F.C.

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Will of James RADFORD

Franklin County, VA Will Book 7, Page 287

In the name of God Amen I James Radford of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory and calling to remembrance the uncertainties of life do make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say. In the first place I desire all my just debts to be paid and all such as are due and owning to me to be collected by my executors. In the next place I will and desire that all my estate both real and personal remaining after the payment of my just debts shall be equally divided among my children namely, Robert Joshua, Lewis, Samuel and George Radford and Elizabeth Graham Anna Webb, Martha Janney and Sarah Janney. As to my daughter Docea Booth, she is to have an equal share of my estate both real and personal with the rest of my children. But she or her husband have a bond I gave her some years ago for the sum of $200 which I have already paid but I understand they will attempt after my death to make my exectors pay again, I have also given her a negro woman worth about $600 and some other personal property to a considerable amount. In making up the portion therefore of my said daughter Docea my Executors are to take into account the amount of the bond aforesaid the value of the property aforesaid as given to her and to deduct the same from the share to which she would have been entitled at my death if I had never given her any thing, and she or her husband should give up the bond aforesaid to me or my representatives. It being my express will and desire that my said daughter Docea shall not hold the property I have already given her and receive the amount of the $200 bond and still come in for an equal share with the rest of my children at my death but in making up her portion she is to be charged with the value of the property I had already given her the amount of the $200 bond as a part and parcel of that portion. And so with the rest of my children should I make any advancements to either of them - he

r she receiving his or her portion at my death is to account for what has been so given. It being my desire and intention to make my property. I nominate constitute and appoint Isaac Janney and Jacob Graham Executors of my last will and Testament I hereby revoke & annul all or any wills or will by me herefore made and publish ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my

seal this 22nd day of November in the year 1849.

Signed sealed published & declared

James Radford (seal)

by James Radford and for his last will & testament in the presence & hearing of us who at his request & in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses

Peter Saunders

John Griffith

Joseph Peters

Codicil

I James Radford do hereby revoke so much of the foregoing will dated 22nd November 1849 as relates to my son Lewis Radford and instead of bequeathing him an equal portion of my estate with the rest of my children I give and bequeath that portion therein given to my said son Lewis Radford to Jacob S. Harmon of Floyd County Va to be held by him in trust for the benefit of the lawful heirs of him the said Lewis Radford, and it is my desire that the

portion due to the said Jacob S. Harmon as trustee for the purpose aforesaid be by him invested in real estate the use and occupation of which he is to allow to my said son Lewis free of charge and with the privilege of cultivating, clearing, attending and improving the same in any manner that he may think fit but not to be under the control of my said son so as to allow him the privilege of renting out any portion thereof except through the agency and with the consent of the said James S. Harmon.

witness whereof I have set my hand and affix my seal this 15th day of January 1851.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged

James Radford (seal)

by James Radford

in the presence of

Peter Canaday

Tazwell Headers

At a Court held for Franklin County this 7th day of April 1851 This Last will and Testament of James Radford Decd. together with a Codicil thereto annexed was produced in Court and proved the will by the oath of Peter Saunders and Jacob Griffith subscribing witnesses thereto and the said Codicil by the oaths of Peter Canaday and Tazwell Hadin the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Isaac Janney and Jacob Graham the Executors herein named who made oath and gave bond and security conditioned according to law certificate was granted therein to obtain a probate of said will in due form.

Teste M. G. Cavfner? C. F. C.

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Will of George RADFORD

Franklin County, VA Will Book 18, Page 190

In the name of God Amen I George Radford of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being of sound mind and mental faculties but weak in body I do hereby make and constitute my last will and testament revoking all others that may have been made by me and as it has pleased God to bless me with a portion of this worlds goods I do give and grant it in the following manner first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Margaret Radford all of my estate after my debts is payed her life time if the administrator seas that she is wasting of it he must take it and sell it according to law after the said Margaret Radford death it is to be equally divided among my seven children first to my daughter Adline Underwood and Richard Underwood one dollar and I bequeath to his heirs the seventh part of my estate I bequeath to Tazwell Radford his equal share of the estate I bequeath to Greensvill Radford his equal share of the estate I bequeath to Mary Adkins and her husband one dollar and I bequeath to his heirs the seventh part of my estate I bequeath to my three younger daughters Levisy D. Radford and Mahaley J. Radford and Sammety their equal portion of of myn estate I hereby appoint John Vest as administrator of this my last will and trestament in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th of August 1859

George Radford (seal)

John Foster

Jesse Underwood

John Vest

At a County Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse on Monday the 3rd day of February 1879

The Last will and Testament of George Radford deceased was produced in Court and proved by the oath of John Vest one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto who testified that John Foster and Jesse Underwood the other subscribing Witnesses (who are now dead) signed said will in his oresence and in the presence of the testator as witnesses thereto the said will is admitted to probate as the last will and Testament of said George Radford

Teste Jas J Carper C.F.C.

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Will of Samuel RADFORD

Franklin Co. VA Will Book 14, Page 174

This 10th day of August 1862 I have given my ten children all the property and lands which after my just debts are paid they are to have free from all claims at my decree that is now in my prossesion. I want them equally diveded between them Darcy my lawful heir James R. Radford my lawful heir Ferdinand Alexander Radford my lawful heir Canzady Radford my lawful heir Virginia Catherine Radford my lawful heir Rachael Ealaare Radford my lawful

heir Rosy Ellender Radford my lawful heir John William Radford my lawful heir Samuel A. Radford my lawful heir Lewis Mag Radford my lawful heir which they are to have and to hold at my death given under my hand and seal this 15th August 1862.

Samuel Radford (Seal)

I appoint James R. Radford and Harrison Reede trustees of my estate.

Teste

George Radford

Elizabeth Radford

I charge my son Ferdand with 7 hundred dollars out his part of my estate. Darcy Reede with 2 hundred dollars wealth of property.

Samuel Radford

At a court held for Franklin County at the courthouse on the 8th day of April 1865 (or 1863)

Testament of Samuel Radford Decd was produced in Court and being proved by the oath of Isaac G. Cannaday to be wholly in the handwriting of the said Samuel Radford Decd the same is admitted to record as the last will and testament of the said

Samuel Radford Decd.

Tests R. A. Scott C.F.C

Ramsey, Woodson Sr link broken

Submitted by Peter A. Ramsey Mar 1999

Will of Stephen Sink, 1835 - Franklin Co. Va

I Stephen Sink of Franklin Co. in the State of Virginia do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following to wit; ltem, 1st after all my lawful debts and funeral expenses shall be paid. I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Susan Sink the tract of land with the mansion house that I now live on, and one third of my other property, during her natural life. item 2nd, I give and bequeath to my son Davien Sink fifty dollars in consideration of the expenses that he was at in building the house I now live in and Jessee Toney's part that intermarried with my daughter, Frony, excepting ten dollars that I leave said Toney. I leave my son, Daniel Sink, the thirty-six dollars that he is owing me as his part of my estate. The residue of my estate including the tract of land that my son Henry Sink now lives on to be sold at my death and be equally divided amongst my children hereafter named, viz., Henry Sink, Jacob Weaver that intermarried with my daughter Elizabeth, Jonothan Beckner that intermarried with my daughter, Polly, and Asa Ward that intermarried with my daughter, Susan and David Sink is alls to have the Legasey's already named, and at the death of my dearly beloved wife, her part left her is to be sold and divided as above stated wis., between my son Henry Sink, my son David Sink, Jacob Weaver, Jonothan Beckner and Asa Ward and their heirs; lastly, I nominate and appoint Asa Ward and Eson Sink executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me made. In witness, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed

my seal this 1 Sept. 1835.

Stephen Sink

Witnesses present: John Frailin, Henry Board, John Plyborn,Jr.

More About Stephen Sink:

Burial: Stephen Sink Cemetery, Burnt Chimney, Franklin Co., VA. A shaft marks his grave.

Military service: August 01, 1780, Enrolled in 3rd class of the 4^th Co./Chester Co. Militia (Source: Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission, Div. of Public Records.)

Other: Joy Deal states v. Northampton Co., PA Residence: Abt. 1793, Franklin Co., VA

Will: September 01, 1835, Stephen Sink Witnesses: John Frailin, Henry Board, John Plyborn, Jr.

Submitted by Lynda Troutt Murphy <ladyxx@roanoke.infi.net>

Will of Daniel Smith, 1830

Franklin Co. VA

Page 181

Know all men by these presents that I Daniel Smith of the County of Franklin for ____ good causes and valuable consideration for services rendered me by Fanny Hancock of the said county of Franklin. I give grant and assign to the said Fanny Hancock for her self and her two Children namely Ann Hancock and Martha Hancock my beds and furniture also my household & kitchen ???? m???? also one cow & calf , also my stock of Hogs and Sheep. I also give to the said Ann Hancock and Martha Hancock the children of the said Fanny Hancock each of them their beds & furniture. To Ann one cow & calf To Martha one heiffer. Reserving the use of the same to my self during my life or during part of it. ???? property I warrand and assign ???the title of the same to the ? (land) Fanny Hancock and her children Ann Hancock & Marth Hancock to them and their heirs forever free from the claim of any person or persons will warrant and defend the same.

As Witness my hand & set this 7 day of June 1830

Daniel Smith (seal)

amuel Smith

Willis Peters

Reuben James

Thomas Hancock

At a court held for Franklin County the ? day of May 1840

This last Will and Testament of Daniel Smith Dec was produced in court and proved by the oath of Willis Peters and Reuben James two subscribing witnesses ???? and ordered to be recorded

Teste Moses Casper?

Submitted by Debbie DeHart <debbie.dehart@ibm.net>

Sutherland, Philemon link broken

Submitted by Amy Bass McDaniel Apr 2000

Will of Benjamin Sweeney, 1823

Franklin County Will Book 2, Page 529, 1812-1825

First I give and bequeath as much of personally property as will discharge all just and lawful debts.

Item I give also unto Rebacca Moore the wife of William Moore five dollars to be paid out of my personalty estate if it remains at the end of her mothers widowhood or decease.

Item I also give unto Ann Sweeney one bed and furniture to be her lawful right and property and one little wheel and cotton cards.

and twenty three.

Benjamin Sweeney (seal)

Test.

John Knoles

Joel Sweeney

Johnnathan Sweeney

At a court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 5^th day of January 1824.

And on the motion of the Said Moses Jinney who made oath according the law and together with John Jones his security entered into and acknowledged his hand on the penalty of four hundred dollars certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form liberty being reserved to Abraham Jones the other executor herein named to join in the probate when ever he shall think fit.

Teste Caleb Tate cfc

Submitted by Barbara Blackwell Locker <Swinfield9@aol.com>

Inventory of Benjamin Sweeney, 1824

Franklin County Court

Rocky Mount, Virginia

Will book 2 page 604 - 605

January 24, 1824

16 head of hogs	$21.00
8 head of cattle	62.00
2 bee stands	3.00
9 bee gums	4.00
5 tubs 2 keggs	2.00
1 laddle	1.67
1 padlock	.25
Sundry tools	10.00
1 cross cut saw	3.00
Sundrys	2.50
1 iron wedge	.50
1 sifter	1.00
Sundrys	2.00
1 grindstone	3.00
Iron pot-ware	10.00
4 axes	4.50
Sundrys	7.00
7 basons	4.00
Sundry pewter	3.00
Sundry ware	.33
Sundry	.50
Sundry earthenware	2.00
5 bottles	.50
1 coffee mill	1.00
Sundrys	1.75
2 jugs	.75
1 pair steelyards	2.00
2 saws	3.50
Sundrys	1.75
1 hatchet	1.00
1 looking glass	1.25
Sundrys	.75
Sundrys	.75
1 cupboard and furniture	2.50
2 tubs 1 sifter	.75
6 chears	1.25
2 flax wheels 1 cotton wheel	6.00
1 shot gun	7.00
1 chest	1.00
1 bed and furniture	15.00
1 bed and sheet	12.50
Sundry books	8.00
Sundreys	3.50
Sundreys	.50

	$217.15

Signed Joel Walker

John Knowles

Jacob Sigmon

At a court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 18th day of June 1824. This inventory and appraisment of the estate of Benjamin Swinney Dec’d was returned and ordered recorded.

Teste: Caleb Tate C of C

Submitted by Barbara Blackwell Locker <Swinfield9@aol.com>

Will of John Via, 1833

Will Book 4, Page 192 Franklin Co. VA

In the name of God, amen. I John Via Sen of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia being week of body but of good sound mind and mental facilities, and knowing that is appointed unto men once to die,, have made and constituted this my last will and Testament, and Revoking all others that have been made by me, and first I resign my sould to God who gave it, and my body to the Earth from whence it was taken in full assurance of its ressuraction at the last day, and as my worldly estate, which it has pleased God to bless me with, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Via, all my lands, Stock of every description household and kitchen furniture, and every other article to have and to hold the same during her natural life and at her death, I will that my Daughter Sarah Newberry have a certain tract or parcel of land which has been recently marked off in the presence of witnesses, Viz:

Beginning on Ingram's line on a corner white oak and Gum on the west Side of the Ridge, thence a Straight line a north course to John Via, Jr. corner Spanish oak on the same ridge to her the same during her life and then to heirs of her body __ and to my Son Anderson Via, I give and bequeth all the residue of my lands including two tracts in one, which is the same I now live on, and also a rifle Gun, to have and to hold the same forever. And to my son John Via a certain tract of land which I have already Deeded to him __ and at

my wife's Death all my moveable property of every description to be Equally divided between my two Daughters Sarah Newberry and Elizabeth Vest to have the same forever. In witness where I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the 19th day of December 1833.

His

John X Via his mark Seal

Attest

Henry B. Johnson

Samuel James

Isham Cockram

Joshua X Hall his mark

Jonathan Hale

Contributed by Sandy Spradling <SSpradling@aol.com>

Sarah Via Inventory and Sale

Franklin Co. VA

1851

Via Sarah

An Inventory of the Property of Sarah Via Decd taken by John _ Dec'd Newberry Admr of said Sarah Via and appraised by James Ingram

Appraisement and John Griffith March the 17th 1851 Dollars Cents

1 Table	.50
2 Whip Saw	1.00
1 Flax wheel	1.50
1 Large pot	.50
1 Oven	1.00
Shovel Baker & pot rack	.50
Spice ?Mortor? Smoothing Iron & pot Hook	1.00
1 Lot Pewter	1.00
1 Candle Stand & Tin Trunk	1.00
1 Large Trunk	.50
Lot of old Irons & tools	2.00
1 pr Still ?cards?	1.00
1 Large auger & Hatchet	.75
Lot spools & Stone pitcher	.50
1 Jointer & Ma__ock	1.25
1 Bedstead with the cord	.75
2 beds with the furniture & 1 stead	14.00
1 Cow & bell	10.00
1 Still with the cap & ___ and tub	16.50

	57.75
Cash	2.50
One bond on John Via due the 8th Sept 1848 for	1.6_

James Ingram Jr

John Griffith

In the Clerk's Office of Franklin County Court the 7th day of April 1851

This appraisement of the estate of Sarah Via Decd was exhibited into the said office and admitted to record.

Teste

M.G. Carper CTC

Via, Sarah A list of Property sold by John A. Newberry Admr of

Dec'd Sarah Via Decd March 17, 1851

List of Sales

John A. Newberry	1 Still	17.00
John Griffith	1 Cow & Bell	10.00
Sparrell Via	1 flax wheel	2.00
John A. Newberry	1 large pot	.85
Anderson Via	1 Oven & hooks	1.66
Anderson Via	1 Whip Saw	2.06
John Via	1 Pair ?Stilgards?	1.80
Anderson Via	1 Baker & Shovel	1.05
John Griffith	1 Spice ?Mortor? & Pot rack	1.37
	1 Smoothing iron
Anderson Via	Candle Stand & old Cards	1.15
John A. Newberry	Jointer, Hatchet & Ma__ock	2.10
James Ingram	1 quart pot	.74
	Auger drawing knife & ___ hook .	.75
Wm. Richardson	lot old Irons	.75

(carried to Sparrel Via account)

Anderson Via	1 log chain & chain braces	2.75
John A. Newberry	1 lot Spools & stone pitchers	.65
John Via	1 Trunk	1.25
Anderson Via	1 Bed stead with the cord	.52
Jackson Via	1 Tin trunk hand saw & hammer	1.50
Isaac Boyd	1 bed & furniture	6.55
Anderson Via	1 bed & furniture	14.30
Isaac Boyd	1 bed stead & cord	.46
Anderson Via	1 Table	.25

		$74.15

In the Clerk's Office of Franklin County Court the 5th day of May 1851

This List of Sales of the Estate of Sarah Via Decd was exhibited into the said office and admitted to record.

M.G. Carper CTC

Contributed by Sandy Spradling <SSpradling@aol.com>

Will of John Webster, 1832

In the name of God amen. I John Webster being of sound mind and memory am calling to mind that it is once for all men to die do make this my last will and testament. After resigning myself to the lord and savior Jesus Christ I do

make the following distribution of my estate both real and personal? Item the first, I desire all my just debts be paid. I give to my beloved wife Jenny Webster all my estate both real and personal to hold during her material life

of widowhood with the following Exceptions, that is to say my Negro man Peter shall be ----- at the discretion of my wife after this year. I also desire that my son David Webster be permitted to settle and culvert free from charge

a portion of my land. Say that part known by the Tobacco field and little field. All above the ------ balance of said survey I wish my sons Jesse and Wilson Webster to have in the same way so long as my wife may live and at her

death or marriage, the whole of any land estate to be equally divided between my sons Jesse Webster, James Webster, David Webster and Wilson Webster. I also desire that my son James Webster receive in advance one hundred dollars out of my estate and that he remain at my mansion house with his mother during her life. I request also that my grandson Jesse Akers remain with my wife. I desire that my Negro property with increase at my wife's death to be equally divided between my daughter Sarah Kelly and Deborah Webster and my said grand children Leuisy Akers, Charlette Akers, Jane Akers, Susan Akers, Elizabeth Akers and Jesse Akers. ------ child's -----. And in the event of my wife's death before the above grandchildren's shall arrive to age or marry then my executors to hold in reserve their part of estate until they shall arrive at age or marry. I desire that my daughter Deborah Webster remain with her mother so long as she remains single and if she should marry or not she shall have a feather bed and farm land and two cows. Also my sons each to receive a cows price at their marriage or my wife's death and also a bed apiece. All my other property, proceeds of estate not mentioned to be equally divided at my wife's death among my children. Should any of my sons decease before my wife's death without any heirs, or wife, this part of estate to revert to my other sons. And in the event of my daughter Deborah's death prior to marriage or my wife's death then his part of estate to revert to my daughter Sarah Kelly (one half) and grandchildren above named. I do constitute and appoint James Webster, George W. Kelly executors and Jenny Webster executor to this my last will and testament.

Acknowledged in the presents of us the 21st day of January 1832

John Webster ( eal)

T. B. Greer

David Webster

John Webster

At the court held for Franklin County the 2nd day of December 1833 this last will and testament of John Webster deceased was produced in court and affirmed by the oath of Thomas B. Greer, one of the subscribing witness hereto. And at a court held for the said County the 6th day of January 1834 this said last will and testament was further proved by the oath of John Webster another subscribing witnesses hereto and ordered to be executed. And on the motion of James Webster and George W. Kelly the Executors herein named.

Contributed by Robert Webster <bowebste@hurricane.net>

Woods, Robert link broken

Submitted by Barb Stanley Apr 1999

Will of James Wray, 1834 - Franklin County, Virginia

Will Book 4, Page 293

Signed: March 11, 1834

Proved: January 5, 1835

I James Wray Jr. of Frankin County and State of Virginia do hereby make this my last Will and Testament

1st I desire that all my just debts shall be paid out of my perishable property which I may have at my demise.

2nd I give all my property both perishable and not to my wife Mary Wray (in case she should out live me) to her during her natural life.

3rd I give to my two children Jacobus Wray and Elizabeth Wray all my landed estate at the death of my wife, to be divided betwixt the two in the following way: to Wit, the dividing line to begin at a white oak comes to my land and the line of Isaac Abshire and running down the ridge with the wagon road to the point of the ridge near the place where Adam Wray formerly has attach smith shop, and between said shop and the field that is. I give all my land lying in the East side of said line to my Daughter Elizabeth Wray after the death of my wife and I give all the land lying in the west of said line to my son Jacobus Wray at the death of my wife to them and to their heirs.

4th I give whatever may be left of my perishable property at the death of my wife to the remainder of my children leaving out Jacobus Wray, Elizabeth Wray and Jemima Teel to be equally divided among them after giving first to my said daughter Jemima Teel five dollars which I hereby devise to her, my intention to give the property which may be left at the death of my ife to those of my children who has not been named before/ with the exception of the land. I hereby give the said Perishable Property to my children Adam Wray, James Wray Jr., Thomas, Jeanne, Sivina, Caleb, Daniel, Birt S., and Preston Wray to be equally devised among them.

To this my last will and testament given under hand and seal this 11th day of March 1834.

James Wray X his mark (seal)

Signed, sealed and dictated the last Will and Testament of James Wray, Jr. in the presence of us:

J. Early

John H. Wade

Thos. Moorman

At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 5th day of January 1835.

This Last Will and Testament of James Wray Deceased was produced in Court and continued for probate, and at a Court held for said County the 3rd day of February 1835. This said Will and

Testament was again exhibited into Court and proved by the oath of Joab Early and Thomas Moorman, two of the subscribing witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded.

Teste: Caleb Tate, CFC

Submitted by Diane Kuras <spirit13@earthlink.net>

4573 Colleen St.

Port Charlotte, FL 33952-9172

941-629-4644

General Index to WRAY Wills, 1786 - 1906; Franklin County, VA

Submitted by Diane Kuras <spirit13@earthlink.net>

WRAY, Benjamin	Inventory	WB 7, PG 211
WRAY, Benjamin	Admin Acct	WB 7, PG 519
WRAY, Daniel	Will	WB 10, PG 77
WRAY, Daniel	Inventory	WB 11, PG 377
WRAY, Chelsey	Will	WB 16, PG 145
WRAY, Chelsey	Inventory	WB 16, PG 750
WRAY, Chelsey	Acct. Sale	WB 16, PG 757
WRAY, Chelsey	Exor Acct	WB 16, PG 578
WRAY, Chelsey	Exor Acct	WB 18, PG 136
WRAY, Chelsey	Exor Acct	WB 18, PG 570
WRAY, Chelsey	Acct Sale	WB 18, PG 571
WRAY, Chelsey	Exor Acct	WB 19, PG 77
WRAY, ?	Admin Acct	WB 19, PG 364
WRAY, Fanny	Dower	WB 7, PG 197
WRAY, Edmund	Inventory	WB 7, PG 107
WRAY, Edmund	Acct Sale	WB 7, PG 117
WRAY, Edmund	Admin Acct	WB 7, PG 461
WRAY, --?-- E.	Guard Acct	WB 17, PG 811
WRAY, Benjamin	Inventory	WB 77, PG 106
WRAY, Lot	Admin Acct	WB 23, PG ?
WRAY, Lot	Sale	WB 23, PG ?
WRAY, ?	????????	WB 23, PG ?
WRAY, ?	????????	WB 24, PG ?
WRAY, James	Inventory	WB 3, PG 134
WRAY, James	Will	WB 4, PG 793
WRAY, James	Acct. Sale	WB 5, PG 164
WRAY, James	Inventory	WB 5, PG 197
WRAY, John	Admin Acct	WB 6, PG 41
WRAY, John	Will	WB 8, PG 793
WRAY, John	Inventory	WB 8, PG 346
WRAY, John	Admin Acct	WB 9, PG 363
WRAY, John	Admin Acct	WB 10, PG 47
WRAY, Moses	Will	WB 1, PG 209
WRAY, Moses	Inventory	WB 1, PG 216
WRAY, Mary	Guard Acct	WB 7, PG 30
WRAY, John	Admin Acct.	WB 10, PG 45
WRAY, John	Admin Acct.	WB 10, PG 567
WRAY, John	Exec	WB 11, PG 157
WRAY, Otey	Guard Acct.	WB 17, PG 83
WRAY, Sarah	Inventory	WB 5, PG 756
WRAY, Sarah	Acct. Sale	WB 6, PG 3
WRAY, William	Inventory	WB 8, PG 313
WRAY, William	Inventory	WB 8, PG 404
WRAY, William	Partitions of Lands	WB 9, PG 43
WRAY, William	Admin Acct	WB 9, PG 251
WRAY, William	Admin Acct	WB 10, PG 45

Will Book No. 1, 1786 - 1812

Will Book No. 2, 1812 - 1825

Will Book No. 3, 1825 - 1833

Will Book No. 4, 1829 - 1837

Will Book No. 5, 1837 - 1845

Will Book No. 6, 1845 - 1849

Will Book No. 7, 1849 - 1852

Will Book No. 8, 1852 - 1854

Will Book No. 9, 1854 - 1856

Will Book No. 10, 1856 - 1859

Will Book No. 11, 1859 - 1861

Will Book No. 12, 1861 - 1863

Will Book No. 13, 1863 - 1864

Will Book No. 14, 1864 - 1866

Will Book No. 15, 1866 - 1871

Will Book No. 16, 1871 - 1875

Will Book No. 17, 1875 - 1878

Will Book No. 18, 1878 - 1882

Will Book No. 19, 1882 - 1884

Will Book No. 20, 1884 - 1888

Will Book No. 21, 1888 - 1889

Will Book No. 22, 1892 - 1896

Will Book No. 23, 1898 - 1904

Will Book No. 24, 1900 - 1906

Submitted by Diane Kuras, 4573 Colleen St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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