WILL OF JOSEPH JEANES OR JANES  - 1720

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WILL OF JOSEPH JEANES OR JANES  - 1720


I, Joseph Jeanes of Prince George County, in the Province of Maryland

To my son Joseph a young bay mare called "Bonny" and a cow called Browney
and the said cow and calf and a breeding sow.

To my son Edward, a cow and calf, the first colt of the mare I have given
my son Joseph and a breeding sow.

To my son William and my daughter Mary each a cow and calf and a breeding
sow.

To my daughter Ann, a cow and a calf and a breeding sow.

To my aforesaid three sons to be at their disposal at the age of eighteen
years.

My loving wife, Elizabeth Jeanes or Janes residuary legatee and executrix.

Signed the 14th of January 1719/1720.

Joseph Jeans

Witnesses:
Francis Tolson
Edward "X" Hollinsworth
Joseph "X" Woodro

The will was proved on the 19th of February 1719/1720.

23 March 1719/1720 - Joseph Jeans -testamentary bond in 100 pounds sterling
by Elizabeth Jeanes  his executrix.  Sureties: Thomas Addison & James
Haddock, Esq.
[Testamentary Proceedings, Lib 24, Vol. 123]

27th August 1720 - Accounts of Elizabeth Janes, executrix of Joseph Jeanes
late of Prince George County, deceased.  Legal representatives left by the
deceased are his widow, three sons an two daughters. [Accounts, Lib 3, Vol.
210]