Amelia County, Va. Will Book 1, 

p. 199

                     Will of Nicholas Hilsman

In the name of God, Amen.  I Nicholas Hilsman being of sound mind and perfect sense and
memory do make and constitute this my last will and testament in manner and form following,
Viz.:

Item: I do give and bequeath to my son Matthew Hilsman all my household.
Item: I do give to my daughter Mary Ross two plates and one porringer.
Item: I do give to my son John Hilsman one desk.
Item: I do give to my son William Hilsman one desk.
Item: I do give to my son Matthew Hilsman six head of hogs and one cow and calf.

I do appoint my son Matthew Hilsman executor of this my last will and testament.  As witness my
hand this 8th day of November 1760.

Witnesses:                                                                          his
John Cook                                                                          X
John Hill                                                                          mark
                                                                               Nicholas Hilsman

At a court of Law held for Amelia County the 23 day of July 1761, this will was proved by the
oaths of John Cook and John Hill witnesses thereto sworn to by Matthew Hilsman the Executor
who entered into and acknowledged Bond with George Samuel Webster his security as the Law
directs.
                                                          Griffin Preacher, Court Clerk


Submitted by: Francis C. G ill fra@utah.uswest.net

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