John WATSON will – Albemarle Co. 1833 Will Book 11, page 255-256 Abstracted by Lynne Hundley Note: Words in brackets are uncertain. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by "Lynne Hundley" ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Surnames: WATSON, THOMPSON, McCOLLY John WATSON of High Top of Albemarle Co. written 30 April 1833, probated 3 [or 5] Aug. 1833 Estate to be sold or "lotted" as children think best, my man Ben excepted, and equally divided among my four children: Franky WATSON, late Fanny WATSON, [Juab] WATSON, James WATSON and William WATSON. Sally WATSON, my son John WATSON's wife, shall have no part of estate in my possession – having given her as much or more than her proportion – but shall keep all given her or John WATSON. Ison WATSON, husband of my daughter Franky WATSON, by deed 200 acres of land at $4 per acre and a milch cow at $15 – to be considered in his lot. Shall pay extra to other children if over his share. Also James WATSON had a cow at $10 to be deducted from his part. My man Ben shall have his choice to be free according to laws of Virginia or choose his master to be sold to and shall not be forced to a home or master he is not willing to serve. Old woman Sukey to be sold to highest or lowest bidder to any person she may be willing to serve but not to be forced unless no person she chooses will buy her. Appoint Edmond I. THOMPSON and Nathaniel THOMPSON Jr. or either one as executor. 30 April 1833 John WATSON [seal] Witnesses: Nathl THOMPSON, Peter [his Y mark] McCOLLY County Court 3 [or 5] August 1833 – ordered recorded