Amelia County, Va. Will Book 3, 

p. 27

                     Will of Matthew Hilsman

In the name of GOD AMEN, I Matthew Hilsman being of sound mind and memory do make this
my last will and testament, and first I desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid.
ITEM: I give unto my daughter Ann Hilsman my mare and saddle and one small trunk and half the
hard money I have; one bed and furniture and to have first choice.
ITEM: I give my son John Hilsman one silver clasp, a sorrell colt, one bed and furniture and half
my wearing apparel.
ITEM: I give unto my son James Hilsman half the hard money I have--one black colt, one bed and
furniture and to have the second choice of the beds--also I give him my saddle and bridle and the
other part of my wearing apparel and also I desire further that my last son James be maintained
out of my estate and schooled two years...
ITEM: I give money arising from the sale of my pewter to be equally divided betwixt my sons
Joseph, John and James and my daughter Ann Hilsman.
ITEM: The remaining part of my estate I desire may be sold by my Executor and the amount after
my just debts is paid to be equally divided betwixt all my children; Joseph Hilsman, Sarah Boram,
John Hilsman, James Hilsman, Mary Allen, Dianee Utley, Ann Hilsman, and Elizabeth Utley.
And lastly I appoint my friend George Booker, Richerson Booker and Richard Boram, and my
son Joseph Hilsman my Executors of this my last will given from under my hand and seal the 29th
Dec. 1780.

Published and declared in the presence of 
Thos. Mumford                                                                   Matthew Hilsman (Seal)


At a Court held for Amelia County the 27 day of March 1781...the las will and testament of
Matthew Hilsman deceased was proven by the oaths of Thomas Mumford and Efford Booker two
witnesses thereto subscribed, sworn to by George Booker the Executor therein named and
ordered to be recorded.  And on the motion of the said Executor who entered into and
acknowledged Bond with Security as the law directs.
Efford Booker

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

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