Will of John Posey; Probated 1717

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Maryland State Archives Microfilm Reel CR 49,151-2
Charles County Wills; 1705-1733
Liber AB, Number 3, Folio 111

                           John Posey's Will

In the name of God Amen I John Posey of Charles County in the
province of Maryland being sick in body but of perfect memory
thanks be to Almighty God for it Calling to mind the uncertainty
of this life do make and appoint this my last Will Testament in
manner and form following.

First I give and resign my soul into the hands of Allmighty God
and my body to the earth hoping to receive the same at the Last
day with a free pardon of all my sins Through the merits of Jesus
Christ my only saviour and Redeemer and my body to have a
Christian buriall at the discretion of my Executor here after
named.

Imprimio:  I give to my dear and well beloved mother Mary Posey
all that Tract of land Called Stump neck she to have the same
forever and to sell and dispose of the same as she will.

Item  I give unto my dear and well beloved mother Mary Posey my
Plantation that she now liveth on during the terme of her natural
life and after her decease to my well beloved brother Francis
Posey to him and his heirs forever.

Item  I give to my well beloved brother Benjamin Posey one hundred
acres of land Belains Hills from the man that formerly lived on
it, to him and his heirs forever.

Item  I will and bequeath to my well beloved brother Francis Posey
my Plantation called Saint Johns to him and his heirs forever.

Item  I give my saddle and bridle to my well beloved brother
Francis Posey.

Item  I give to my well beloved brother Belain Posey my tract of
land called Meddalls Branch to him and his heirs forever.

Item  I give to my well beloved sister Mary Posey my [horse called
Shepp?].

Item  I appoint my dear and Loving mother Mary Posey sole
Executrix of this my last Will and Testament Revoking all other
wills this being my true and intended meaning  As Witness my hand
and seal this twenty first day of March one thousand seven hundred
and fifteen.

Test.  Charles Musgrove ~ Timothy Reeding/Ruding?
       Edward (his E mark) Evans?

                                   John F. Posey

On the back of the forgoing Will was endorsed the follwing
probate (to wit) April 23rd 1717. Came Charles Musgrove and
Timothy Reeding/Ruding? witnesses here unto attesting and took
oath on the holy Evangelist that they saw the within named John
Posey Publish and decalre the matter herein Contained to be his
last will and testament as also that Edward Evans the other
witness subscribing as present at the same time.

[Coram me die & anno suprard?]  4 1/4 sides     
A. Contee D.C.C.C.