Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 5, (1819-1825) pp. 16, 59-60, 67-68, 126,
132, 140, 173, 220, 267-268, 303, 330, 332, 358, 408-410, 424, 508, 514,
516-520.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 16.
James Hayslett and Thomas Kerr on bond, 5 November 1819.
James Hayslett, Constable.
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Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 5, pp. 59-60.
Abstract of Mary Wilson's Will
"In the name of God Amen. I Mary Wilson of Rockbridge
County and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing memory but
calling to mind that it is appointed for all people once to die do
constitute and ordain this my last will & Testament. And concerning
what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with in this
world. I give and bequeath in the following manner."
"To my granddaughter Mary Johnston daughter of Alexr.
Johnston & Sally his wife, I give & bequeath" $150.00 "to be paid
immediately after my death by my Executors." Also one feather bed &
furniture & bedstead, one falling leaf table, one bureau, one set of
silver teaspoons, one set of china cups & saucers, one tea kettle,
one looking glass, a half dozen chairs, one big spinning wheel & one
small spinning wheel & one check reel, one saddle & bridle, one big
kettle & large pot hooks & iron rack to one bake oven, two large
pewter basins, two milch cows, and all cloth.
"To my granddaughter Ann Robertson Johnston, daughter of
Alexr. Johnston & Sally his wife." $60.00 "to be paid by my
Executors immediately after my decease."
"To my granddaughter Jane Eliza Johnston, daughter of Alexr.
Johnston & Sally his wife." $60.00 "to be paid by my Executors
immediately after my decease."
"To my granddaughter Sally Johnston, daughter of Alexr.
Johnston & Sally his wife." $60.00 "to be paid by my Executors
immediately after my decease."
"To my granddaughter Mary Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson
& Betsy his wife." $100.00 "to be paid by my Executors immediately
after my decease." Also one young colt, two cows, one feather bed &
furniture & bedstead, one corner cupboard, "& all the furniture that
may be in at my dec." one spinning wheel, one large iron kettle, one
pot & bake oven, one pot rack, one set smoothing irons, one hackle &
two pewter basins.
"I do appoint my son Robert Wilson & Capt. John Leybourn my
lawful executors to this my last will and testament." 7 June 1810.
Signed Mary Wilson (her mark).
Witnesses: William Luckess
William Hamilton.
This document was produced in Court 5 June 1820, by oath of
William Hamilton one of the witnesses, continued for further proof.
It was further proved 3 July 1820 by the oath of William
Luckess a witness and on the motion of Robert Wilson one of the
executors with William Willson his security entered into and
acknowledged. The bond was for $1,500.00.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 67-68 (Transcription)
An Inventory of the Estae of James Ford Decd made the 20th Jan 1817 Pursuant to
an order of court.
3 Beds & beding $52.50 Small Do $3 one Bureau $15 ......................70.50
One reel $1 one Table $4 Cupboard & furniture $20 .....................25.00
One old chest 75 one Flax wheel $2 one side saddle $7 ..................9.75
6 Chairs $1.2 ovens $2 one skillet .75¢ ................................3.75
2 Pot racks & shovel $1 one Pot & pail $1.25 one bucket 33¢ .............2.58
one curry comb .25¢ half bushel .25¢ one axe.50¢ .......................1.00
old pot & fetters .83¢ flax hackel $2 one pig & wheel .50¢ ..............3.33
one Loom & tacklings $8 flax brake & cutting box .12 1/2¢ ............8.12 1/2
2 Pair traces old backbands hems and bridles ...........................3.50
one red cow $9 one small heffer $4- 14 Geese $4 6/ ...................17.07
2 Calves $4- 2 cows $28 one old mare $16- one horse $30.................77.00
one Bond on John Anderson & H. McCorkle for $15........................15.00
one Bond on Jacob Ford & Jams Ford for $50 .............................50.00
one Do on David Ford $32 one Do on Isaac Hughes & T. Morris $15.50 ......47.50
one on Thomas Morris (Doubtful) $35....................................35.00
Cash recd for property sold $10 on a/c Jno Anderson $10.................20.00
12 Shoats $5 one hog $3- 3 Do $4 one plow $7............................19.00
Corn in the crib & wheat & rye in the sheaf ............................60.00
....................................................................$507.70 1/2
W. Davidson
Wm Hall
Robert Davidson
At Rockbridge County Court August 4th 1820
An Inventory and appraisment of the Estate of James Ford deceased being
returned is ordered to be recorded
Teste
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 126.
James Elliot Admr to personal estate of Joseph Hite, deceased.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 132.
Will of Elizabeth Close
To Sister Margaret Ruley all personal estate, and debts that can
be collected. At death of Margaret Ruley, executor is to sell Real Estate.
Niece Betsy Scott, 1/4
Nephew John B. Ruley, 1/4
Niece Matilda Ruley, 1/4
Nephew Jacob Ruley's five children the remaining 1/4.
Negro girl Mary and her children to be liberated at my decease.
William Wilson of Lexington to be Executor.
Made will 18 June 1821; probated 6 Aug 1821.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 140.
William Cunningham's Will
Property to be sold at public sale except the following
legacies.
To my wife Sally, one third of residue after just debts are
paid, the other 2/3, executors are to hold in trust for my son John
M. and daughters Eliza Jane, Paulina Susan, and Martha Ann.
To daughter Nancy L., good feather bed and bedding and the
bureau I got with her mother.
To daughter Sally E., good feather bed and bedding and bureau.
To son John M., all my interest in the real estate derived from
my father, also all interest of real estate purchased from my
brother Richard, the debt due from my brother Stuart when age 21.
I loan to my wife Sally during her widowhood my Black horse, 2
beds and bedding, the bureau I got with her and 2 milk cows.
Father-in-law John Walker and neighbor John Laird executors.
5 August 1821
Witnesses: Jacob Hite
William Cummings
John Walker
Proven 3 September 1821
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Rockbridge Co. Va. Will Book 5 p.173.
Moses TRIMBLE will
Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. <jtillison@msn.com>
Wife Mary, son James, daughters Susanna and Elizabeth -until married ...
Grandson ASMAN or ALMAR ? to be sent to school by my son James and at his
expence... daughter Sally (who is married to James Miller)....
Son James and my friend James William MATHEWS to be executors. Dated Nov. 7,
1821.
Witnesses:
James Douglas
Charles Shumaker
Sarah M. Miller
Robert McClure
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 220.
Alexander Mitchell of Rockbridge Will
All real estate to son Georgue, he to pay son James and
daughter Polly legacies hereafter mentioned.
Son Georgue to pay son James $200.00
Son Georgue to pay daughter Polly $333.34
Daughter Polly 1 horse and saddle and bridle, 2 milch cows, 2
beds and furniture and 10 sheep.
Son Georgue is allowed to sell plantation after 5 years to
enable him to pay the above mentioned legacies. Son Georgue to keep
daughter Polly and make her no charge for boarding and to keep her
horse, 2 cows, and 10 sheep free of charge.
Son James to have boarding as usual from son Georgue free of
charge until plantation is sold.
Residue of Estate to son Georgue
Sons James and Georgue Executors
Made will 6 May 1820
Signed: Alexr. Mitchell
Teste: John Firebaugh
Robt. Hutcheson
Proven 6 May 1822
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 267-268.
Abstract of Hannah Willson's Will
"I Hanah Willson of Rockbridge County & State of Virginia do
make & constitute this my last will & Testament."
All "my just debts be paid (if any) and funeral charges
shall be paid."
"To my daughter Elizabeth Willson my negro woman Seth."
"To my Grandson Hugh Willson Mackey, son of my daughter
Sally, I give my negro Alexr."
"To my daughter Sally Mackey I give my negro boy Andy."
"Provided my daughter Sally Mackey should die & my Grandson
Hugh Wilson Mackey before he arrives at the age of Twenty One years
it is my will that the Slaves Alexr. & Andy bequeathed to them
Should revert to the children of my daughter Elisabeth Jointly."
" Out of a bond of one Hundred Pounds due me by my Son in
law James S. Mackey, I direct that Sixty Dollars be paid to my
Grandson Hugh Willson Mackey, & Sixty Dollars to be paid to my
grandson Hugh Willson & thirty Dollars to be paid to each of my
Granddaughters Polly, Hanah, Sally, & Elisabeth, daughters of my
daughter Elisabeth & if there is any surplus of sd. bond after
paying my debts & funeral charges to be equally divided between my
daughters Elizabeth & Sally."
"I do hereby constitute my son Robert Willson and my son in
law James S. Mackey Executors of this my Last Will and Testament."
Made 13 Nov 1818, signed Hanah Willson (her mark)
Witnesses Wm. Willson
J. Leyburn
J. R. Jordan.
Produced in Court 30 Sep 1822, by oaths of William Wilson and James
R. Jordan, at said court 4 Nov 1822, admitted to record. On motion
of Robert Willson and James S. Mackey the executors. They with John
T. McKee and Ezra Holbrook their securities acknowledged a bond of
$6,000.00. Certificate was granted them for probate.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 268.
Know all men by these presents that I Mary Weir widow & relict of Andrew Weir
deceased do by these presents declare that I will not take or accept the
provision made for me by the will of my late husband sd Andrew Weir decd or
any part thereof and I do hereby renounce all benefit which I might claim by
siad will now of record in the clerk's office of Rockbridge county court. In
witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this
30th day of September 1822
Mary Weir (seal)
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book J, p. 268.
John Smith's Will (Transcription)
I John Smith citizen of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia Do make and
ordain this to be my last will and Testament revoking all others First I
desire that my property be made Sail of to discharge my debts as far as it
will go.
Item To my wife Eloner Smith I give and bequeath my Plantation whilst she
remains a widow But if in case she should marry it is then to fall to the two
youngest sons Henry and James Smith otherwise if she remains A widow it
continues to be hers for life and then to go to the above mentioned boys It is
my desire that my son Thomas Smith be bound to A trade when he arives at the
age of seventeen. In witness of all and each of the things herein mentioned I
have Set my hand and seal this fifth day of March AD one thousand eight hundred
and Twenty one
Attest John Smith (x his mark)
John B. Ruley
Nancy Smith
At Rockbridge County court September 30th 1822
This writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of John Smith
deceased was produced in court proved by the oaths of John B. Ruley and Nancy
Smith the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
On the motion of Daniel Ayres who made oath accroding to law and together
with Robert Skeen and Robert Kirkpatrick his securities entered into and
acknowledged bond in the penalty of five Hundred dollars conditioned as the law
directs: certificate is granted him to obtain letters of administration with
the will aforesaid annexed in due form on the estate of said testator. Eleanor
Smith widow and relict of said decedent and John Smith his son personally
appeared in court and refused to take upon themselves the burthen of said
administration
A copy Teste
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 303.
To wife Peggy Dods, all of tract on Cove run where I now live,
during her natural life.
Two sons John and Alexander to be permitted to work and manage
business of farm and to give wife a comfortbale living. At her
death, they are to divide the land.
Joseph Bell and John Dods exors.
30 March 1821.
Signed: Alexr Dods
Teste: James Jamison
William Martin
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Rockbridge Will Book 5, p. 330
John Kilpatrick's will
wife Katherine
daughter Betsy
son Samuel
daughter Margaret Reid
son James
son Andrew
son Thomas
made will 18 Apr 1823, proven 1 Sep 1823
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Rockbridge Will Book 5, p. 332
Martha Kirkpatrick of Rockbridge Will, made 5 Oct 1822
to Daniel Kerr's Children $25-- bond
(Names: Robert, William, Nancy, Elizabeth, James, & Thomas Kerr)
George K. Kerr, John Kerr
granddaughter Peggy Armstrong, $100-- that Thomas Armstrong owes
daughter Elizabeth McCutchan & children
Grandson John Kirkpatrick, son of James Kirkpatrick of KY
John Galaspie, Elizabeth & Martha Galaspie
James & Jane McKemy
3 grandchildren, James, Rachel & Martha Galaspie.
James McCutchan & Thomas Armstrong Exors. Proven 6 Oct 1823
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 358.
Mary Moore's Will
To daughter Sarah Hall, spinning wheel and 1/3 weaving cloaths.
To son William Moore and his heirs, my other 1/3 of the profits from the
plantation, 1 bay mare, 3 head of cow, 6 sheep, a cupboard with furniture, desk
walnut chest, a loom with its tackle, check reel, flap heckle, big wheel,
smoothing irons, 1 bed with its furniture and all my kitchen furniture.
Son William Moore executor.
Made 15 May 1821, proven 2 Feb 1824.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 408-410.
Will of James Willson of Rockbridge County, VA.
Beloved wife a sufficient support during her life to be furnished by my
son James also $100.00 for pocket money, two good milk cows and 1/3 of all
household and kitchen furniture and my negro woman Maria with her future
increase. The eastern end of the house including two rooms and the kitchen
with the new field adjoining James Hall containing about 18 acres and bounded
by the turning row. All necessary gardnes, spring house and other necessary
out houses with use of Jack during her life. The use of a horse or horses when
she needs them, but the clock is not included.
To my son James- lower end of plantation, being part I now live on with
all appurtenances. to be divided from upper end hereafter given to my son John
by a marked line made by myself in presence of my two sons. [describes.... James
Hall's line.... head of Still House field..... to James Gold's line....] Also
two slaves, Thomas and Bob, and jack subject to the use given above to my
wife. The clock and all horses except those given to others. Also all stock
of hogs, sheep, and cattle except those given to others. To him and my son
John, share and share alike, all farming utensils consisting of waggons,
harness, plows and c, also all the still vessels and furniture of the still
house, but my son James is bound to furnish his mother during her life a
sufficient maintenence in the house she now lives in to furnish his sister
Jenney until she maried a like support with his mother.
To my son John the upper end of my plantation whereon I now live and which
he now lives on with all appurtenances. He is to "cancil" a note he holds on me
for $600.00. This is not to effect his claim to the present crop in the ground
which he is entitled to 1/3. I allow him $300.00 to enable him to pay ____,
for the negro purchased of Weir's Exors. I give him the Rifle Gun and Silver
Watch. Land contains about 250 Acres and is separate from the Lower end by
line above described to my son James.
To my daughter Peggy Mackey and her four daughters, the negro woman and
child they are now possessed of. To John Mackey, 1/4 of amount of money
outstanding and due me supposed to be $400.00- to his share (but out of this is
to be deducted $60.00 lent him formerly) and cancelling any book debt against
him, this is in addition to all former gifts to him.
To daughter Jenney, 1/4 amount of money outstanding and due me, supposed
to be four hundred dollars to her share, also the two negro children, Mary and
the boy thats now sucking its mother, the mare purchased of Buchanan and the
one purchased of Crawford, 2 good milk cows in addition to all former gifts,
also 1/3 of house and kitchen furniture and Jas. the other three.
To Moses Winegar %500.00, 1/4 of money outstanding and due me, supposed to
be $400.00. Also the sorrel horse which I commonly ride and 8 average hogs in
addition to former gifts.
To my son-in-law, Joseph Wilson 1/4 of money outstanding and due me,
supposed to be $400.00, to his share. Also negro boy Samuel in addition to
former gifts.
Should any disputes arise between my heirs with regard to their interest
in the Estate, I recommend they settle all such matters by reference to
impartial men rather than by turning to the law.
Appoint son John Wilson and son-in-law Joseph Wilson Executors without
security. 17 June 1824.
Recommend Wm. Willson, Ro. White, and Jno. Leyburn as suitable persons to
settle disputes that may arise.
Signed: James Willson
Witness:
J. Gold
Wm. H. Montgomery
James Hall
2 Aug 1824- Produced in Court, ordered to be recorded.
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Pages 422 - 423
Will of James Culton, 28 Aug 1824, recorded 6 Oct 1824, Rockbridge Co., VA
Will Bk. 5, Reel 23, pgs. 422-423, Virginia State Library.
I James Culton of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia do hereby make my
last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to sas,
First I give to my sons James and Patrick Culton all my lands to be equally
divided between them to them and ther heirs forever.
Secondly I give to my daughter Priscilla my sorrel mare and my grey horses
and all my household and kitchen furniture and my girl Malinda who is to be
set free at the age of thirty five years the balance of my property to be
sold and the following legacies to be paid -viz- to my grandaughter Eleanor
fifty dollars to Peggy Porter ten dollars, to my grandaughter Nancy Walker
ten dollars to James Culton son of Robert Culton decd. twenty dollars and
if there be any money remaining it is to be given to my daughter Priscilla.
And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Patrick Culton and
Joseph W. Culton executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking
all former wills or testaments by me heretofore made in witness whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty eighth day
of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four.
James Culton
X (his mark)
Signed sealed published and delivered and for the last will and Testament
of the above named James Culton in presence of us
John McCown
Alex. Culton jun.
Robt. Hutcheson
At Rockbridge County Court October 4th 1824
This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James Culton
deceased was produced in court proved by the oaths of Alexander Culton Jun.
one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and continued for further proof.
Teste (Saml.?) D. Reid DC
At Rockbridge County Court November 1st 1824
This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James Culton
decd. was further proved by the oaths of John McCown and Robert Hutcheson
subscribing witnesses, thereto and ordered to be recorded and and on the
motion of Joseph W. Culton one of the executors named in said will who made
oath and together with John H. Hyde and Robert Hutcheson his securities
entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of four thousand dollars according
to Law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form of Law.
contunued for futher proof.
Teste (Saml.?) D. Reid DC
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 424.
Will of Eleanor Robinson
Submitted by: Laurie Tomlinson Daugherty HOBRAN1@prodigy.net
Rockbridge County, Virginia
30th July 1824
I Eleanor Robinson of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia
being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and
testament in manner and form as follows: That is to say.
1st. I bequeath unto my cousin William Wilson Junior my best bed and
furniture.
2nd. I give unto my malato Boy named Andrew my other Bed and furniture.
3rd. I give unto my cousin Sarah Gillom my two sheets and counter pin.
4th. I give to my cousin Betsey McCutchen (daughter of Samuel McCutchen) my
two fine linen sheets.
5th. I give unto my cousin Betsy Willson my six volumes of Scott's family Bible
and Common Shawl.
6th. I give unto my cousin Betsey Benson my Poleece.
7th. I give unto my cousins Betsey Willson, Betsey Benson, Betsey McCutchen
Wife of John McCutchen Junior, Nancy McCutchen, wife of Samuel McCutchen, Nancy
McCutchen, wife of Joseph McCutchen, Catherine Hodge, Drucilla Hodge, Polly,
Hodge, Eleanor McCutchen and my sister Elizabeth McCutchen all the rest of my
clothing which I have not already devised in this my last will and testament to
be equally divided among them.
8th. I give unto my cousin William Wilson Senior. all the rest of my household
and kitchen furniture which I have not already disposed of to his use and
benefit.
9th. I do allow and direct Robert Sterrett to pay my two notes I hold on him
one of fifty dollars and the other of forty dollars with the exception of five
dollars, unto my Malato man Brice it is my will that he my said Malato man
Brice should enjoy the benefit of said Notes. and I do allow said Sterrett to
pay the five dollars excepted to Louise Hodge it being the sum I owe said
Hodge.
10th. I give unto my said Maloto man Brice my Boy coalt now in the possession
of My cousin William Willson Senior which said Wilson is to keep untill he is 3
years old if my Maloto man Brice should want him to do so, and I allow said
Willson to give said Coalt to my Molato man Brice whenever he calls for the
caolt.
11th. I give my Bay Horses unto my Cousin William Willson Senior.
12th. I do allow and it is my sill that my Negro Boy named Andrew be and
remain in the service of my said Cousin William Willson Senior untill he is
twenty three years of age and then to be emancipated and owe no service to any
person or persons claiming in or through me or any of my Heirs if the laws of
the State aforesaid will then permit him my said Negro Boy Andrew cannot obtain
his freedom and permission to remain in the State aforesaid, I do in that case
give him my said Boy Andrew unto m
13th. I give unto my cousins Andrew Gillam, Sarah Gillom, Polly Gillam and
William Gillom all the rest of my estate which I have not otherwise disposed of
what kind sooner it maybe to be equally divided among them..
Lastly, I do constitute and appoint Thomas Walker of the County of Rockbridge
my Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or
former wills or testaments made by me in witnesses whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 30th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twenty four.
Signed and Acknowledged her
in presence of Eleanor Robinson
Edward J. McLaughlin mark
James C. Graham
William Willson
At Rockbridge County court November 1st 1824
This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Eleanor
Robinson dec'd was produced in court proved by the oaths of Edward J.
McLaughlin and James C. Graham subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be
recorded
Teste.
James M.D. Reid DC
At Rockbridge County court March 6th 1826
This writing of Eleanor Robinson dec'd having been heretofore admitted
to record. On the mention of Thomas H. Walker the executor herein named, who
made oath thereto and together with Hugh C. Walker his security entered into
and acknowledged and according to Law in the sum of Five hundred dollars.
Certificate is granted him for obtaining ----,---- of in due form.
Teste
James M.D. Reid DC
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Rockbridge Will Book 5, p. 514
Michael Kirkpatrick's Will of Rockbridge
wife Susan
daughter Nancy
son Joseph
son James
son Andrew
daughter Margaret Brownlee
brother-in-law Andrew Kinnear
Wife Susan, son James & son-in-law Moffett Brownlee exors.
Made will 9 Dec 1823, proven 2 May 1825
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 508.
David Ford's Will
To brother Patrick Ford of New York, $150.00.
To brother Robert Ford of Ireland, $150.00
To brother James Ford, $1.00
To brother George Ford, $1.00.
To sister Elizabeth Darst, $1.00.
Friend Jno. McFaddin all remaining property of every
description.
Jno. McFaddin, executor.
11 December 1824
Signed: David Ford (x his mark)
Teste: J. H. Wardlaw
Wm. Kennedy
John McKee
David Kennedy
Proven 1 March 1825.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 510.
Inventory of David Ford's Estate.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 516-517. (Transcription)
James Taylor's Settlement
Dr Ann McCorkle Executrix of James Taylor deceased and executrix of Wm.
McCorkle deceased who was executrix of James Taylor deceased to the Estate of
James Taylor decd.
For what $ Cts
For balance due the Estate of James Taylor decd from said Wm
McCorkle and Ann McCorkle by settlement with commissioners
of the Court of Rockbridge on record dated 6th April 1814- see paper
No. 1 £ 265,12,3 equal
to..................................................................... 885.37
1/2
Contra
1816 For cash paid to Stewart Taylor in part of his share of
June the appraisment $120.00
1817 For cash paid McKee by order of John Patton in part of
March said Pattons share of the appraisment witnessed by H. P. Taylor
36.22 1/2
1817 For cash paid Archibald Taylor as guardian
June 3d for Hugh P. Taylor in part his ward in the name
and for the benefit of said Hugh P. Taylor share
of the appraisment to be paid to H. P. Taylor as
guardian aforesaid 127.50
1818 For cash paid to Stuart Taylor in full for his
Novr 17 share of the appraisment 55.00
1820 For cash paid david Moore by order of John
Octr Patton in full for said Patton's share of the
appraisment witnessed by Robert McDowell 51.00
1820 For cash paid Samuel Steele & Eliza Steele late
Octr E. S. Taylor in full for her part of the appraisment
witnessed by H. P. Taylor 175.00
1822 For cash paid H. P. Taylor after he was of full
March 6 age in full for the balance of his share of
the appraisment
47.50
For legacy due to me by James Taylors will ex-
clusive of special legacies in full for my share
of the appraisment
175.00
For commission on the distribution of this
part of the personal estate and also on the
parts specified in the former settlement afore
said: including all officers fees (Viz about 4 percent)
98.15
885.37 1/2 885.37 1/2
balance 000.00
These payments made to Mr Mcney and Mr Moore in the name of John Patton & by
his order were receipted for by them respectively as above: the payments made
to Stuart Taylor, Archibald Taylor Samuel & Eliza S. Steel and H. P. Taylor,
respectively as above, were severally receipted for by them respectively as
aforesaid all which receipts are believed to have been given by Ann McCorkle to
William Taylor (the attorney for James Taylors heirs pending a chancery suit on
record respecting the real property of said James Taylor decd) at said William
Taylors request, in his own house, in presence of is wife, and of John Patton
and perhaps Joseph Allen in October 1821 -- If not they have been mislaid. Ann
McCorkle also respectfully requests the commissioners to offer to the court for
her the following staatement viz: that by James Taylors will all his estate
(excepting specific legacies was equally divided amongst all his children & his
widow. And that the part distributed to Henry Green in right of his wife
Rebecca; late Rebecca Taylor) before the testators death to wit £ 72 13 s (see
former settlement aforesaid) or $245.50 was directed by the will to be
considered as said H. Greens share of the personal estate if sufficient but if
more than equal to one of the other shares; then the same to be reduced by
refundment, to an equality with the others -- The residue of the appraised
estate aforded a dividend of only £ 52 10 s or $175.00 to each of the other
legatees as we have seen over which said Green has of course received an excess
of $70.50 which 70.50 ought to be refunded by H. Green and equally divided
amongst all the legatees. Ann McCorkle, formerly considered herself bound to
collect his $70.50 from H. Green, and to divide it equally amonst all the
legatees as the will directs. -- but as the lands and negores of said James
Taylors estate have recently fallen into the hands of the court by the
channcery court aforesaid suit aforesaid: she hopes the court will foresee the
property of first reserving the excess of $70.50 out of H. Greens share of the
lands (as H. Green has sold his share to the negroes) and distributing the same
as aforesaid by which she will conceive justice to have been done, to all
parties, and herself to have been entirely released. She would further beg
leave to state that by the will she is conceived to be exclusively to any rents
of the land and hire of the negroes of said Estate which may have accrued
previous to the 8th of May 1821 who the youngest legatee became of full age in
consideration of her having maintained the family and the youngest negro
children untill that time free of any other charge: - after which day, she
considers herself interested only as a legatee And therefore she begs leave to
giving any further account of the rents of said land & hire of said negroes at
any time. All which is respectfully submitted by
Witness Ann McCorkle
Lettice Taylor Executrix & c
26th April 1825
28th of April 1825: the foregoing account & statements are agreed to by me as
being correct and true, so far as regards myself individually And as being
totally correct & true so far as I know or believe
H. P. Taylor
28th April 1825 The foregoing account and statements are agreed to by me as
being correct and true so far as regards myself individually and as being
totally correct and true so far as I know or believe
Betsy S. Steele
30th April 1825. the foregoing accounts and statements are agreed to by me: as
being correct and true so far as regards myself and as being entirely correct
and true as far as I know or believe
Stuart Taylor
Rockbridge County S
Agreeable to an order of the County Court of Rockbridge on the 2nd instant
the undersigned being first duly sworn proceeded to examine state and settle
the accounts of the estate of James Taylor decd and the accounts of William
McCorkle decd so far as they relate to the said Taylors estate --- report to
Court that they have complied with the order of the court and refer to the
account herewith. The balance remaining in the hands of hte executrix by the
former settlement after allowing her about 4 per cent for commission and
settlement of all offiers fees has been properly and correctly disbursed
according to law the vouchers being to us satisfactory and finally closes the
acount of said Executrix. All of which is submitted to Court.
Samuel Walkup
William Shields
May 3rd 1825
At Rockbridge County Court May 3rd 1825
This settlement of the accounts of Ann McCorkle late Ann Taylor executrix
of James Taylor decd being returned was approved by the court and ordered to be
recorded.
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 518 (Abstract)
Will of William Alexander of Timber Ridge
"I William Alexander of Timber ridge in the county of Rockbridge being in low
health of body, but of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last
will and testament as follows. In the first place I desire that my body may be
decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter named. Secondly I
will and direct that all my just debts and funeral expences be paid as soon as
practiable after my decease out of the debts owing to me."
"Thirdly. to my beloved wife Elizabeth I will and bequeath the use and
management of all my lands, negroes and stock also my farming utensils of every
kind to be kept and managed as she may think best for the support and
comfortable maintenance of her and my three daughters; subject to the bequests
herein after made as to the lands, and I desire that when any of my daughters
marry they may receive such portion of my personal estate as my wife in her
discretion may think proper to give them."
"Fourthly: to my daughter Margaret I will and bequeath my Mill and plantation
on the main road adjoining James McClung, John Kinnear and others to her and
her heirs forever. Subject to the use and management of my wife until my said
daughter marries, when she is to have possession."
"Fifthly. to my daughter Sarah I will and bequeath my plantation on which I now
live adjoining William Mackey Samuel Cummins and others to her and her heirs
forever subject to the use and management of my wife during her natural life."
"Sixthly. to my daughter Eliza I will and bequeath my plantation on the great
road adjoining the heirs of John Gibson Alexander Campbell & others, to her and
her heirs forever, subject to the use and management of my wife until my
daighter marries, at which time she is to have possession."
"Seventhly- if my wife shall think that there is any inequality in the bequests
made to my daughters I desire that she may either during her lifetime or by
will at her decease so dispose of my personal estate among my children as she
may think just and proper."
"Eightly. and if any of said daughters shall die without heirs of their bodies
then it is my will that their portion of my estate herein devised shall go to
the survicing daughters or daughter and their heirs forever"
"Lastly I constiture and appoint my wife Elizabeth executrix and my friend
Sameul McD. Reid executor of this my last will and testament. and I direct
that they may be permitted to act without giving security-- In testimony that
the foregoing is my last will and testament I have hereunto subscribed my name
and affixed my seal this tenth day of march in the year one thousand eight
hundred and twenty five."
Signed: Wm. Alexander (seal)
Teste: Andrew Alexander, Reid Alexander, James H. Johnson
Rockbridge County Court 6 June 1825
Produced in Court and prved by oaths of Andrew Alexander and Reid
Alexander, ordered to be recorded. On motion of Elizabeth Alexander widow and
relict of said decedent and Saml. McD. Reid the executrix and executor, made
oath and entered into bond in sum of twenty thousand dollars without security.
Certificate granted for obtaining [probate-- last line did not copy]
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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 519-520.
Andrew Bogan's Will (Abstract)
Andrew Bogan of Rockbridge County, VA, "in a very weak state of
health and body but of sound mind and disposing memory."
1st-- "I direct that all my just debts which are but few shall
be paid."
2nd-- "My sister Sally who is not of a sound mind shall be
provided for in a decent manner." "James Wallace and wife shall
take the care of her as a compensation to them for so doing I direct
that my Exors shall pay the rent and interest to the said Wallace so
long as he shall keep and maintain my sister aforesaid, and should
he support her during her (Sally's) life decently than I direct that
Jenny Wallace my niece shall have and enjoy my plantation on the
waters of buffaloe (at the death of Sally)."
"In case Wallace refuses I wish the same offer to be made to my
sister Smith" on the conditions above mentioned to Wallace. "Should
my sisters and husbands all refuse the request above made then I
wish my Exors to use their discretion in relation to my said sister
and do the best they can for her and in any event she is to be
removed from where she now resides."
3rd-- "I desire that the principle of my money (having already
dis[posed of the interest) be paid to John Savill son of George &
Andrew Leach son of John, shear & shear alike at the death of my
sister Wallace and Smith or the longest liver of them should they
keep and maintain my said sister and in case she is kept by any
other person then the said payment to young Savill and Leach is to
be made at the death of my said sister Sally."
"I hereby appoint my friends James Johnson and John Leach as my
Executors, hoping that they will find it convenient to act as such
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 28th day
of April in the year of our lord 1825."
Andrew Bogan (LS)
J. Gold
John Leech
Walker Reid
At Rockbridge County Court June 6th 1825.
Last Will and Testament of Andrew Bogan dec'd was produced in
court and proved by the oaths of James Gold and Walker Reid
subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Saml. McD. Reid D.C.
Rockbridge County Court August 1st 1825.
Last Will and Testament of Andrew Bogan deceased admitted to
record. James Johnson and John Leech the executors named appeared
in court and refused to execute. Benjamin Bogan made oath with John
S. Leech and James Hamilton his securities and acknowledged bond in
sum of one thousand dollars. Certificate granted him for obtaining
letters of administration.
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The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley,
Rt. #1, Box 311, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, (reddog@rockbridge.net)
unless otherwise indicated. [© All rights reserved.]
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