Will:  Thomas Cunningham, Dated 13 Jun 1782, Proved 22 Aug 1782
Source:  Augusta Co., VA Will Book 6, Page 251
Contributor:  Carol Vass <SVass@aol.com>
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In the name of God amen I Thomas Cunningham of Augusta County and State of Virginia being 
weak in body but sound in Memory Blessed by God do this thirteenth day of June in the Year 
of our Lord One thousand Seven hundren and Eighty two make and publish this my last Will 
and testament make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner following (this is 
to say) first I give and Bequeath to my loving wife Elizabeth Cunningham one young bay mare 
three years old --?-- the  w--?-- and --?-- in possession and my youngest daughter Mary I 
leave to her Care & Trust as her own as also A bed of Wallnut Bedstead of her share of the 
Remainder of all other articles property or Effects belonging to my Estate after that all 
Expenses & debts in paid & also I bequeath to my Oldest daughter Ruth Cunningham as follows 
Seven pewter spoons two plates D[itto]

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a Box Iron a paire of Cotton Cards & her Mother's ---?--- and Gown in possession & to my 
second daughter Sarah Cunningham I bequeath a Velvet Bonnet and Calico bed gown two pewter 
plates & and the Remainder of all articles property belonging to my Estate to be praised & 
disposed of according to Law & be divided among my Wife's three Children (viz) my Wife the 
third and my Children Equal & also to my Brother Archibald Cunningham I Bequeath my Wearing 
apparel my hatt Excepted.  To my wife also I leave my oldest daughter Ruth to the Care of 
James Harris & my second daughter Sarah to Mary Berry Jun.  Of the Youngest as above 
mentioned to my Wifes Care.  I do also leave my Brother Archibald Cunningham Executor & my 
Wife Elizabeth Executrix.  I make & ordain them as before Mentioned to take Care & see the 
same performed according to my true Intent & meaning.  In witness whereof, I the said 
Thomas Cunningham have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and 
Year above Written

Signedsealed & delivered the
said Thomas Cunningham as
for his last will and testament
in the presents of us who were pre
sent at the signing & sealing                   Thomas (his mark) Cunningham
thereof
James Berry
Jacob Patton
Jas. Harris
Charles Berry

At a Court held for Augusta County August 22 1782 this last Will and Testament of Thomas 
Cunningham dec.d was proved  by the Oaths of James Berry Jacob Patton two of the Witnesses 
thereto & Order to be Recorded.           teste

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