Augusta County, VA - Will Book 6, Abstracts From "Chalkley's Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish in Virginia" USGenWeb Archives http://www.usgwarchives.net WILL BOOK No. VI. Page 1.--19th November, 1774. David Cunningham's will--To wife, Ann, executrix; to son, David, executor; to son, Patrick, 1 shilling; to son, William, 1 shilling; to daughter, Ann, 1 shilling; to daughter, Mary, 1 shilling; to John, David, James, Alexander, Jane, Sarah, all estate. Teste: James Ewing, Capt. James Ewing. Proved, 17th March, 1778, by the witnesses. Executor qualified. Page 2.--17th March, 1778. Recorded. Isaac Robinson's appraisement by Waller Moffett, Conrad Humble. Cash received of Michael Henican. Page 3.--17th February, 1778 (March?). Recorded. John Hays' appraisement by Robert Wilson, Wm. Thompson, Thomas Shields, James Cowan. Page 4.--20th August, 1774. James Clark's will--To daughter, Jean Clark (Clok), 2 shillings; to daughter, Elizabeth Regh, 2 shillings; to daughter, Sarah Clok, 2 shillings; to son, John, 2 shillings; to son, James, 2 shillings; to son, William's heir, 2 shillings; to daughter, Ane Dunlap, 2 shillings; to son, Alexander, 2 shillings; to son, Samuel, 2 shillings; to son, Robert, 2 shillings; to daughter, Marget, 2 shillings; to wife, Elizabeth. Executors, wife, and son Wm. Regh. Teste: James and John McCleerey, James Ewing. Proved, 17th March, 1778, by James McCreerey and Ewing. Page 5.--10th August, 1776. William Teas' will--To wife Mary, to Robert Love, £10, to daughter Jane, executors. Teste: Hugh McClure, Robert Love, Hannah Reid. Proved, 17th March, 1778, by McClure. Executors qualify. Page 6.--17th March, 1778. John Poage's bond as sheriff (with James Allen, Hugh Donaghee, Daniel McNare). Page 8.--18th March, 1778. John Poage's bond as surveyor. Page 8.--18th March, 1778. Mark Swadley's estate in account with Mathew Patton and Sebastian Hover--Paid Leonard Simon, Richard Beven, John Jordan, Nicholas Seamans, Christopher Crommett, Margaret Dyche, Peter Smith, Cutlip Gabbart; received William Jordan's account; Lewis Bakers' do. Page 10.--15th September, 1772. Sale bill of above to, viz: Anthony Regar, Thos. Feemster (Cowpasture), Aron Skihawk, David Whitton, William Darling, David Taylor, Martin Shole, George Bushberry, James Wilke, Jacob Brack, William and James Dyer, Adam Look, Jno. Dunwoodey. Page 14.--21st April, 1778. Recorded. James O'Neal's appraisement by William Meteer, William Kinkead, John Graham. (Appraised 28th March, 1778.) Page 15.--27th March, 1778. Above estate sold at vendue, to, viz--Leven Benston. Page 16.--21st April, 1778. Recorded. David Cunningham's appraisement by James Ewing, Samuel McCutchan, Wm. Hughes. Page 18.--29th March, 1778. Morris O'Friel's will, farmer--To wife, Catherine, executrix; to son, Daniel; to daughter, Mary; to son, Jeremiah; 150 to daughter, Eleanor; to grandson, Joseph, 160 acres between William and James Bell; to grandsons, Morris and John Martin, infants, 400 acres, tract in Forks of James; to John O'Friel, survey on McClure's Run. Teste: Walter Trimble, Robert Wallace, Robt. Rennick. Proved, 21st April, 1778, by Trimble, and 19th May, 1778, by the witnesses. Executrix qualifies. Page 20.--1st May, 1778. William Teas' estate appraised by James Steel, Benj. Stewart, William GillespyOne convict servant named Wm. Parker. Page 22.--19th May, 1778. Andrew Walker's appraisement recorded Thomas Frame, Arthur Connty, John Campbell. Page 23.--28th July, 1777. James Alexander's will--To nephew, James Alexander, executor, plantation he (decease) lives on, 400 acres in Beverley Manor on Long Meadow. Teste: Samuel Bell, Gabriel Alexander, Richard Madison. Proved, 19th May, 1778, by Alexander and Madison. Executor qualifies. Page 24.--10th March, 1775. Joseph Skidmore, Sr.'s, will, farmer--To son, Andrew, executor. Teste: Robert Mimes, Jacob Eberman, Elias Barker. Proved, 17th March, 1778, by Minnes, and on 19th May, 1778, by Jacob Eberman. Andrew qualifies. Page 25.--6th May, 1778. Peter Burns' estate appraised by Leonard Bell, John McRoberts, Jno. McCasslin. Page 26.--14th May, 1778. Edward (mark) Warner's bill--To wife and daughter, Marthew, all estate. Executors, John Poage and John Burnside. Teste: John Harper, Marthia Burnside, Jacob Campbell. Proved, 19th May, 1778, by John Harper and Campbell, and 21st May, 1778. Executors qualify. Page 27.--19th May, 1778. Nathan (mark) Reagland's will--To son, John, "the fore neagros left me--my grandfather"; to daughter, Rebecca; to wife, Sackey. Executors, John Poage, James Allen, Jr. Proved, 19th May, 1778, by John Harper and Matthew Burnsides. Teste: Above witnesses and Wm. Hook. Page 28.--16th September, 1777. James Archer, Jr.'s, will--Father to make distribution of estate among testator's brothers, executor; estate to be divided between father and mother, brothers and sisters; to brother, William, sister Isabella Archer, sister Elizabeth Archer, brother John Archer, brother Edmond Archer. Teste: George Huston, Reuben Crigler, Nathan Huston. Proved, 19th May, 1778, by George and Nathan Huston. Executor qualified. Page 30.--14th January, 1777. Moses Thomson's will, of Tyger's Valley--To wife, Elizabeth; to children, to be schooled and taught trades; to oldest daughter, Catharine Thomson, her part of estate to be committed to care of testator's sister, Anne Teenan, wife of Robert Teenan, in North Carolina. Executor, Mathew Patton. Teste: David Mathews, Benj. Chaner (Cleaver), Thos. Skidmore. Proved, 19th May, 1778, by Mathews and Chaner. Executor qualified. Page 31.--19th May, 1778. Christopher Kisling's estate settled--Paid Mr. Gilbert as coroner, Wm. Barrier. Above men paid by the widow, what follows was paid by John Herdman, her present husband--To John Kisling, his part of his father's estate. 151 Page 32.--19th May, 1778. John Poag's bond as collector of public tax. Page 34.--19th May, 1778. David White's (of Tygar's Valley) estate appraised, sold, and settled--Vendue, to viz: Catherine White, Aron Richeson, Samuel Eberman, George Burdon, Michael Austner, 1 gun bought by Catherine White and taken away by force and violence by Wm. White; cash paid Wm. Clover; cash received of the public for pay of the intestate as a spy. Page 35.--2d May, 1778. John Coutts' estate in Rockingham County appraised by Jacob Nicholas, Chas. Rush, John Rush. Page 36.--21st May, 1778. John Poage's bond for collection of County proportion. Page 37.--19th May, 1778. Martin Humble's estate in account with Conrad Humble, administrator--Paid Henry Runnion, Jno. Trumbo, James Devoir; paid Ab. Kuykendall, Richard McMachen's account; paid Jacob Fegley. Page 39.--16th June, 1778. Robert Poage's bond as assistant surveyor. Page 39.--1st December, 1777. Edward Hynds' will (of the Bull Pasture)--To wife, Anne, with child; to oldest daughter, Elizabeth, home plantation and all entered land this side of Crab Run; to daughter, Jenny, upper plantation and land on other side of Crab Run. Executors, wife and John Peebles; to servant, Wm. Smith, £10. Teste: Wm. Stewart, John Hicklin, Wm. (mark) McCandless. Proved, 16th June, 1778, by Stuart and Hicklin. Page 41.--28th March, 1778. John Stewart's estate appraised by Benj. Wilson, John Warrick--Vendue bill of above estate (Wm. Hamilton, administrator); 30th March, 1778, to sold to, viz: Benj. Abot, Alex. Maxwell. Page 42.--18th August, 1778. Recorded. Edward Warner's appraisement by John McMahon, William Black, John Harper. Page 43.--3d January, 1778. John Loggan's will--To son, John; to son, Samuel; to son, William; to son, Robert; to son, Joseph; to daughter, Sarah; to wife; to daughter, Mary; to son, Alexander; to son, Jame. Executors, wife and Mathew Huston. Teste: Robert Kenkead, Samuel Huston, Geo. Weir. Proved, 19th May, 1778, by Weir, and 18th August, by Huston. Mary qualifies. Page 45.--19th August, 1778. John Poage's bond for collection of public tax. Page 46.--21st April, 1778. Dower laid off for widow of Thomas Story. Report of commissioners, cor. Thomas and John Story and James Story. Page 46.--17th October, 1778. John Logan's estate appraised by John McKemy, Robt. McNutt, James Montgomery, David Rusel. Page 48.--17th November, 1778. Recorded. Edward Hinds' appraisement by Thomas Hicklin, Thos. Feemster, James Peebles. Page 49.--19th June, 1775. Charles (mark) Campbell's will--To wife, Mary; to son, William; to son, Robert, three children--Hugh, Robert, and Sarah; to other children, division to be made by son John, and Charles, executors. Teste: John Wilson, William Campbell. Proved, 17th November, by the witnesses, and Charles Campbell qualifies. Page 51.--20th May, 1778. John Dunwoody's estate, Dr., to paid by his brother James, administrators of said estate--To Mary Gregory, Francis 152 Ford's account, Joseph Newton's account, Wm. Almond's account; received James Morrow's account, Henry Morice account; received from the County for service in the Shaney Expedition to the Point; received from the County for one gun and pistol lost in the battle at the Point. Page 52.--3d August, 1778. Ephraim Richason's will (of Tygart's Valley)--To wife, Rachel; to sons, Aron and Abraham, infants; if children be not well used, they are to be taken by Daniel Richason. Executors, brothers Aaron and Daniel Richardson. Teste: William Blair, Aron (mark) Richardson. Proved, 19th January, 1779, by the witnesses, and 20th January, 1779, administration c. t. a. granted Aron Richason. Page 53.--22d March, 1776. Thomas (X) Bradshaw's will--To wife; to son, James; to daughter Jane's son, Thomas; to daughter, Jane; to son, Thomas. Executors, sons James and Thomas. Teste: Joseph Wright, Rd. Mathewz, William Mathews. Mary Mathews. Proved, 16th February, 1779, by Richard and William Mathews and Mary Mathews. Executers qualify. Page 54.--25th August, 1778. Gabriel Alexander's will (of South River of Shanandore)--To wife, Dorcus; to son, James, 5 shillings; to son, Francis, 5 shillings; to daughter, Dorcus Lackey, 5 shillings; to daughter, Margaret; to son, John, 60 acres on South River, part of home plantation joining John's other land and William Long; to son, Gabriel, tract owned by locator and James Bell. Executors, sons Gabriel and James. Teste: Samuel and David Long, John Bell. Proved, 16th March, 1779, by John Bell and Samuel Long. Executors qualify. Page 56.--16th August, 1778. William (mark) Blackwood's will--To wife, Eloner, and her seven children, until youngest is of age; to son, Samuel; to 3 sons--Samuel, William, Joseph. Executors, wife Eloner and Joseph Kerr. Teste: Alexander Long. Samuel Blackwood, Mary Kerr. Proved, 19th March, 1779, by Samuel Blackwood and Mary Kerr. Widow qualifies. Page 57.--17th March, 1779. Joseph Skidmore's estate settled by Andrew Skidmore--Received from Jno. Hagle, Jno. Alkier, Jno. Yocume. Page 58.--2d July, 1778. Moses Thompson's estate appraised by William and Benj. Cleaver, Joseph Danalio1 entry of land at the Cherry Tree Fork; 1 entry of land at Thompson's Meadows; 1 entry of land at Big Lick; 1 plantation whereon dwelling house is. Page 59.--16th March, 1779. Recorded. Archibald and Lanty Elliot's appraisement by John Vachub. John Meek, Robt. Wallace. Page 60.--14th August, 1775. Thomas Hogshead's estate appraised by Joseph Bell, John Patterson, Thomas Poage. Page 61.--__ ______, ____. Andrew Lewell's will--To wife, Rebecca; to son, Abraham, infant; if Abraham dies without issue, then to be divided between his brothers and sisters; to 3 younger sons, Andrew, Simon and Peter, infants, to be educated and taught trades; to Abraham's sister; to daughter, Hanah, infant. Executors, wife Rebecca and Charles Yarhoss. Teste: John Poage, Jas. Allen, James Anderson. Proved, 18th May, 1779, by Poage and Allen. Executors qualify. Page 63.--March, 1779. William Wallace's estate appraised by Joseph and David Bell, Jas. Crawford. 153 Page 66.--18th May, 1779. Recorded. John Cawley's estate settlement--Paid Bryan Henry (Kenney), Elizabeth Hartgrove, John Yancey. Page 67.--25th February, 1776. Hugh Allen's estate appraised by Samuel Henderson, William Robertson, James Kerr. Page 68.--18th May, 1779. Recorded. Andrew Walker's estate settlement Page 68.--18th May, 1779. Recorded. Thomas Bradshaw's estate settlement. Page 69.--18th May, 1779. Recorded. Charles Campbell's appraisement--Appraised by Michael and James Dickey, James and Archibald Henderson. Page 71.--18th May, 1779. Recorded. John Douglas' estate settlement-- Paid George Wear, Mary McMurphey. Page 72.--22d May, 1779. John Poage's bond (with Thos, Smith, Jacob Grass, David Greiner, Daniel Kidd) for collection of public taxes. Page 72.--19th January, 1776. James Anderson's will--To wife, Jean; to son, John, 5 shillings; to son, George, 5 shillings; to son, James, 5 shillings; to daughter, Agnis, 5 shillings; to daughter, Jane, 5 shillings; to son, Samuel, whole estate; to son Samuel's son, James, 200 acres, infant. Executors. George Moffett and John Young. Teste: John Blair, Isaac Carson. Peter Challe. Proved, 15th June, 1779, by Blair and Carson. Executors refused, administration granted Samuel. Page 74.--17th August, 1779. Recorded. William Blackwood's appraisement by Robert Christian, Mathew Thompson, Wm. Kerr. Page 75.--25th September, 1776. William Christian's will--Executors, "my brothers, Robert and John Christian and Capt. George Moffett"; to son, Patrick, 269 acres whereon Patrick now lives, part of 1614 acres "whereof 538 acres were laid off for my share"; to William Christian (son to Patrick), land, 40 acres of 180 (80) acres; to son, Gilbert; to wife, Mary; the 3,000 acres to which testator is entitled by Proclamation 1763 to be divided between 3 daughters, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Mary. Teste: William Anderson, Patt. Christian, Wm. Scott. Proved, 17th August, 1779, by Anderson and Scott. Moffett refuses to execute; John Christian qualifies. Page 77.--17th August, 1779. Recorded. David Bosang's estate appraisement by David Greiner, Jas. Hill, Casper Snider, Jacob Grass. Page 80.--20th July, 1779. Michael Bowyer's bond as escheator. Page 81.--15th May, 1777. Mary Thompson's estate appraised by Samuel Lyle, Andrew Hall, Alex. McClure--Debt due by John Thompson being a legasie due to Mary Thompson at her deceas. Page 82.--22d May, 1779. Andrew Lewell's estate appraised by James Allen. John Patterson, Mathew and Robert Kenny. Page 84.--1st December, 1778. Joel Westfall's estate appraised by Jese Hamilton, Jonas Friend, Aron Richardson (mark). Page 85.--3d August, 1773. James Stewart's estate appraised--Accounts against, viz: Jas. Schoolcraft, Daniel McCan, Ralph Stewart. Page 87.--Vendue bill of above James Stewart, deceased, 1772, to, viz: Richard Eliot, Wm. Haddon. Page 88.--Isabel Barker to the estate of James Stewart. deceased. Dr. 154 Page 89.--17th August, 1779. Recorded. James Lessley, Jr.'s, appraisement by Wm. Robertson, Thos. Patterson, Mathew Kinney--Cash in hands of James Lessley, Sr. Page 92.--13th August, 1779. Darby Connly's estate appraised by Wm. Hamilton, John Warwick, John Hamilton--Received from John Hamilton one certificate for nine cattle of said estate that was impressed for the use of the Malitia in actual service and appraised to. Ditto, 9 hogs impressed. Page 94.--19th June, 1778. Joseph Skidmore, Sr.'s, estate appraised by Benj. Willson, Jonas Friend, Wm. White, Wm. Cbaven. Page 95.--8th December, 1778. Ephraim Richardson's estate appraised by Daniel Westfall, Francis Wire, Wm. Blair. Page 96.--Above estate settlement--Due from Watson Clark. Page 97.--8th December, 1778. Ephraim Richardson's estate sold at vendue, to, viz: Aron Richardson, Anthony Smith, Rachel Richardson, James Lackey, Joseph Pancake, Eliah Fornelson, John Crouch, John Fornelson. Page 98.--21st March, 1779. Francis Wire's (Were) will--To wife, Hannah; to sons, Daniel and Benjamin, committed to their mother's charge until they are six years old and then to be bound; to four children--Solomon, John, Daniel, Benjamin, infants. Leaves Solomon to Daniel Westfall, to be taught a trade, also a branch of shoemaker's trade. Leaves John to Benj. Wilson, to be taught a branch of weaver's trade suitable to the work of the country, and a branch of the shoemaker's trade. Executors, Benj. Wilson and Daniel Westfall. Teste: Henry Delong, George Shaver, Daniel Westfall, Benj. Wilson. Proved, 18th August, 1779, by George Shaver and Henry Delay. Executors qualify. Page 100.--4th June, 1778. This is to certify that Casper Eakert, of Augusta County, taner, who is know Going out on Command under Thomas Right in Service against the headin and I do propose to Give unto my Broder fillips Eaker, all my land and crops that is now in the ground, likewise to horses, 8 head of cattle wit the increds (?), &c Casper Eakert. Teste: Randell Slack, Sarah (mark) Slack. Proved, 17th August, 1779. by the witnesses. Administration granted Phillip Ekert. Page 100.--31st August, 1779. John Flasher's will (yeoman, of Augusta County and Province of Virginia)--To wife, Mary Susanna; children to be bound to trades if not well treated by their mother; to son, Henry. Estate to be divided between the 2 children. Teste: Henry Fleisher, Nicholas Seybert. Executors, wife and witnesses. Proved. 16th November, 1779. Nicholas Seybert refuses to execute, other executors qualify. Page 101.--8th September, 1779. David Allen's will--To wife, Elizabeth; to children; to wife's mother, Mary Allen; to son, Robert, infant, £5 in lieu of a horse left him by his grandfather, Robert Allen; to son, John Crooks Allen, infant; to sons, James and David, infants; to daughter, Mary, infant; to son, James Joseph Allen, infant. Executors, brothers John Allen, in Frederick County, and Thomas Allen, in Shanando. Teste: John Montgomery, James Henry, Patrick Hall, James Givens. Proved, 16th November, 1779, by James Henry and Edward Hall. Executors qualify. 155 Page 103.--16th November, 1779. Recorded. William Blackwood's vendue--Sold 24th August, 1779, by Eleanor Blackwood; sold to, viz: George Huston, Robert Stewart, John Askins, Robt. Bailey. Page 104.--16th November, 1779. George Moffett's bond as sheriff. Page 105.--23d October, 1779. Rebecca (mark) Caruthers' will--To daughter, Esther, all estate, together with £1,200 willed to Rebecca by her husband; mother; care of said child given to executors, for failure then, to John Caruthers; to sisters; to brothers; to brother, William; to brothers. James and John. Executors, father John Moffett. Teste: James Cunningham. James Young, Wm. Moffett. Proved, 16th November, 1779, by Young and Moffett. Page 107.--16th November, 1779. Recorded. Michael Mallow's sale bill--Sold to, viz: Michael Allgyre, Jacob Bragg, Peter Wineman, Jacob Carpenter, Joseph Bennett, Adam Mallow, Jacob Break, Richard Byrns, Martin Judy, Philip Harper, Jno. Rice; to Nicholas Boucher, Jno. Westfall, Peter Vineman, Jno. Higgins, Jacob Goodman, Jacob Heffenor, Christopher Hoofner, Gasper Bogart, Henry Rule, Abel Griffith, Peter Hald, Peter Segerfoot, widow Moser, Aaron Vanscoy, Thos. Bland, Zachary Retsworth, Sarah Harmon, Ludowick Waggoner, Thos. Wilmot, Adam Lock, Michael Peterson, Geo. Walker, Samuel Morrall, Zachary Retsroth, Henry Judy, Jacob Springstone, Jacob Caplinger, John Server, Eve Moser, Lawrence Causan (Cansen?), Robt. Craigard, Gabriel Cyle (Kile). Page 112.--Above estate settled--Paid Thos. Branan, John Wiss, Thos. Sumfield, Michael Wilfong, Cathrine Moser, Jacob Stookie. Page 113.--16th November, 1779. John Graham's estate settled. Page 114.--16th November, 1779. John Cawley's estate settled--Gerald Phelan's note. Page 114.--18th November, 1779. David Allen's estate appraised. Appraised by James Tate, Jas. McChesney, Pat. Hall. Page 116.--29th December, 1779. Lanty Graham's (Grams) will--To wife, Elizabeth; to daughter, Rebecca; to brother John Graham's two sons, John and James Graham; to brother John Graham's son, Lanty; to brother Robert Graham's daughter, Sarah Graham, infant; to mother. Executors, wife, and brother John Graham. Teste: Andrew Lockridge, John Graham. Thos. Hughart. Proved, 15th February, 1780, by Hughart and Lockridge. John Graham appears and refuses to execute. Elizabeth Graham qualifies. Page 118.--16th March, 1780. Lanty Graham's estate appraised by Andrew Hamilton, Wm. Lockridge, Wm. Meteer. Page 119.--20th March, 1779. David Bell's will--To wife, Florence; to sons, William, John, James. David; to sons, William and David, the home plantation adjoining Jno. Patterson; to sons, John and James, lands in Kean Tucky, the head of Cow Pasture, Jackson's River, and South Branch; to daughter, Susannah; to daughter, Elizabeth. Executors, wife, and brother Joseph Bell. Teste: James Anderson, Wm. Christian, Wm. Anderson, Samuel Anderson. Proved, 21st March, 1780, by James Anderson and Christian. Executors qualify. Page 121.--21st March, 1780. Edward Hynds' estate settlement recorded--8th July, 1778, sale at vendue to, viz: John Peebles, Anthony Johnson, Francis Foard, Mathew Pen, Eli Bab Wilson, John Kingin, Thos. 156 Deverix, Lewis Baker, Wm. McKeamey, Thos. Dugless, Joseph Newton; 1777, John Jordan; paid Elizabeth Peilentine, William Smith's legacy. Page 124.--21st March, 1780. Jacob Ruleman's estate settled. Page 125.--28th November, 1779. Thomas Beard's estate appraised by Jno. Montgomery, Wm. Moore, Thos. Wilson. Page 126.--Above estate settled--Paid Wm. Berkley, Jno. Eakin, Wm. Perrins, Thomas Alexander's and Thos. Beard's legacies; Esther Alexander's legacy; Thomas Mitchell and his mother; Thos. Dunlap and his mother; Robt. Ramsey and children; Martha Mitchell's legacy. Page 127.--15th March, 1780. John McClintock's estate appraised by Jno. Young, Jno. McPheeters, Ro. Clark. Page 127.--25th March, 1780. George Moffett's bond for collection of County levy. Page 128.--29th September, 1779. Catrine Freel's estate appraised by Samuel Craig, James and Wm. Bell. Page 129.--List of debts paid by Mary Teas to creditors of William Teas to, viz: 1777--Lazarus Inman, George Allist, Bridget Lee, Joel Crawford, Hannah Woods, Francis Hoggs, Mary Page, Alex. Purdice, Doct. Ham, Abner Wood, Gidian Pullen, Benj. Calley, James Lansley. Page 132.--1st November, 1779. Casper Ekert's estate sold at vendue-- Now belonging to his brother, Philip Ekert, by Christian Ruleman, Henry Stone, Michael Willpink. Page 132.--Vendue bill of Samuel Samples--Jacob Caplin, John Chasm, Elihu Messexs, James Floyd, Wm. Greagg, John McVey, Wm. Pettijohn, Wm. Perrigin, Margaret and James McVey, Felix Sheltman. Page 136.--Settlement of Samuel Samples' estate--Paid heirs of Thomas Gregg, deceased. Page 139.--5th December, 1778. Jacob Springstone's estate appraised by Benj. Willson, Jesse Hamilton, Daniel Westfall. Page 140.--19th July, 1779. George Crawford's will (of Middle River) To wife, Elizabeth, 1/2 home plantation; to son, James, 1/2 home plantation and entry adjoining; to son, George, plantation bought from Joshua Hickman on Littler's Creek; to son, Robert, plantation bought of Brice Russell with addition taken off of Hickman's place on Lettler's Creek; to son, William Crawford, plantation bought of Wm. Baskins; to son, John, 1/2 home plantation before devised to wife above; to daughter, Margaret Anderson; to daughter. Mary Renkin; to daughter, Elizabeth Crawford; to daughter. Martha; to daughter, Sarah; to daughter, Jane. Executors, sons James and George. Teste: John Givens, John Givens, Jr., Thomas Graham. Proved. 16th May, 1780, by the Givenses. Executors qualify. Page 142.--16th May, 1780. John Willson's bond as Deputy Surveyor. Page 143.--12th May, 1780. Joseph Gambell's estate appraised by John McCoy, John Hiner, James Hoge. Page 145.--20th May. 1780. George Moffett's bond for collection of taxes imposed by Act of Assembly passed at Williamsburg 4th October. Page 146.--5th Mar., Anno que Domini, 1767. James Lessley's will--To wife, Sarah, to manage plantation and support the children; to son, James, $1, having already provided for him; to son, John; to son. Robert and 157 Samuel, home plantation; to daughters, Mary Robertson and Mary Roger; to daughters "now with me," Isabella, Dolly, Sarah, Agness, Elizabeth. Executors, wife Sarah, son James, and William Johnston. Teste: John and William Stuart. Proved, 19th August, 1780 (the witnesses being both dead), by witnesses to handwriting. Sarah, the widow, qualifies. Page 147.--16th August, 1780. Recorded. Peter Hole's estate vendue bill--Sold to, viz: Peter Hole, Paul Summers, Neckless Harper, Wm. Dunwiddy. George Hole, Henry Fletcher, Joseph Ham, John Feris, Wm. McAlly, Barnard Lance, Enees Hole, Elias Painter, George Cowger, Capt. Parsons, Leonard Summons, Peter Segerfeet, Mike Mannen, widow Gregory, Roger Patton, Leasy Hole, James and Thomas Parsons, Conrad Lance, Miss Hole. Page 151.--Above estate settled by Peter Hole, executor--Paid Peter Smith, George Puffenberry, John Argon, Henry Penegor, Samuel Grotrix. Settled 16th August, 1780. Page 152.--11th May, 1780. Francis Wire's estate appraised by Jacob Westfall, Aron Richard, John Casety. Page 154.--19th September, 1780. Recorded, viz: 15th December, 1778, Dr., the estate of Joel Westfall--To Jacob Westfall, Jr., administrator, and Wm. Westfall, administrator. Page 154.--23d September, 1780. Jacob Seccafoose's estate appraised by Mathew Willson, James Ewing, Samuel McCutchen. Page 156.--8th May, 1780. John Flesher's estate appraised. Page 157.--John Flesher's vendue bill, by Henry Flesher, executor--To, viz: Christian Snedecore. Wm. Bennett, John Byrne, Josiah Cochran, Abram Burner, Paulser Flesher, Thomas Hicks, Samuel Crider, Susan Flesher, William Jeines, George Dawson, John Wormsley, Samuel Creedrick, Wm. Jienes, Joseph Lance, Thos. Hix. Page 158.--29th March, 1779. James Wallace's (mark) will--To grandson, James Wallace, 100 acres which I looked upon in my lifetime to be my part of the tract which we lived upon; to daughter-in-law, Jean Wallace, to live on other part of the plantation; to grandsons, William and Samuel Wallace, infants, 100 acres other part of plantation; to granddaughter, Frances; to granddaughter, Mary. Executors, grandson James Wallace and John Patterson. Teste: David Bell, James Crawford, Joseph Bell. Proved, 19th November, 1780, by the witnesses. John Patterson refuses to execute, James Wallace qualifies. Page 160.--22d November, 1780. Geo. Moffett's bond for collection of County taxes. Page 161.--22d November, 1780. Geo. Moffett's bond as Sheriff. Page 164.--4th December, 1780. Hugh Daniel recants having said Francis Marra was a convict Page 164.--20th May, 1780. John Archer's will--To wife, Rebecca; to brother, Sampson Archer; to sister, Elizabeth Stuart; to William Blair's daughter, Rebecca; to John Blayr, son of my friend William Blair; to Mary Ross, wife of Robert Ross; to the poor, whether friends or strangers, remainder of estate. Executors. John' Poage, Robert Armstrong. Teste: William Clunie, William Blear, James Anderson, John Richey. 158 Page 166.--14th July, 1776. James Gamble's will--To wife, Agness, tract cor. Alex. Blair; cor. the land that was Alex. Craig, Sr.'s; the spring house that belonged to Alex. Craig, Jr.; cor. John Young; cor. James Anderson; to son, Robert, tract cor. Alex. Blair, cor. Alex Craig, Sr.; to son, John, land on both sides Middle River; to daughters, Sarah, Agness, Elizabeth, Esther. Executors, John Poage and beloved brother Thomas Bell and son Robert Gamble. Teste: James Bell, William Frame, William Young. Proved, 15th May, 1781, by the witnesses, and Robert Gamble qualifies. Page 169.--__ February, 1781. Archibald Hendersnn's will--To wife, Elizabeth; to daughter, Eleanor, infant; to brother, William. Executors, Joseph Patterson, John Dickey. Teste: James, Isabella, Eleanor Patterson. Proved, 15th May, 1781, by the witnesses. Executors qualified. Page 171.--15th May, 1781. Edward Warner's estate settled--3d June, 1778, vendue; paid Edward Barton. Page 171.--13th February, 1775. John Everman's estate appraised by Ephraim Richardson, Wm. Westfall, George Westfall. Page 173.--16th May, 1781. Recorded. John Berry's estate settlement-- Paid Margret Kirkpatrick, Samuel Neizbitt, Elizabeth Henry. Debts and legacies paid by the executor--To David McCrea for funeral liquor, £1.7.0, Anthony Kelly for a coffin, Margret Rutherford, Capt. John Gilmore, Wm. Berry, James Berry, Rebecca Buchanan, Robt. Fearis, Alex. McIlroy, George and Charles Berry. Robt. Kilpatrick, Rebecca Kelly, Mary Johnson, Elizabeth Bell, Andrew McCampbell for Jno. Berry, Jr., Francis and Elizabeth Berry, Mary Neizbitt, John Berry Shoemaker, Rebecca Gillaspy. Page 175.--16th May, 1781. Margret Cawley's estate settled--Paid John William Lao. Robt. Histrop; received cash by Wm. Jsaton (Isaton), rum sold. Page 176.--27th February, 1781. Thomas Nelson's estate appraised by Samuel McCutchen, John Burk. Page 177.--3d October, 1780. James Tate's will--To wife and children. estate to be kept together for their support and education. Executors, wife Sarah, Benj. Stuart, John Tate, Jr., William Tate. Teste: Thomas Tate, John Tate, Jr., Jenny Tate. Proved, 21st August. 1781. by Thomas and Jane Tate. Executors qualify. Page 178.--Dr. the estate of Moses Thompson to Mathew Patton, executor--1779, December 6, to Charles Lynch (Synch); 1779, June 8, to David Harmon; 1778, December 13, to Daniel Westfall; 1778, July 10, vendue bill. to Ebenezer Petty, Jacob Root, Thomas and Joseph Summerfield. Andrew Skidmore, Thos. Harrad, Aron Vanskoy. Page 180.--Estate of William Teas to Robt. Love. executor. Dr.--1778, July 11, paid Francis Hodges for seven days' reaping, £4.4.0; July 17, paid Hugh McGee for six days' reaping; July 20, paid George Sutherland for 7 days' reaping; July 22, paid Wm. Rice for 1 day's reaping; 1779, August 30, cash paid David Henderson on receipt of Miss Teas; 1778, September 8, cash received from Cornelius McFall; September 8, cash received of Andrew Lecky; September 8, cash received from John and Jordon Gibsons, sundries at vendue; September 8, cash received of Charles Kennin, sundries at vendue; 1779, September 8, cash received of Thomas Griff, sundries at vendue. Page 183.--27th August, 1781. James Gamble's estate appraised agreeable to the rate of 1774, by William Young, James Trimble, Jno. Gardner. Page 187.--29th January, 1781. William Long's will (of South River, Shanadore)--To wife; to son, Alexander Long, the money that son William had in possession at his decease; to son, William's son, infant; to son, Francis, 100 acres adjoining Jacob Gabhart; to sons, David and Joseph, 400 acres that David lives on; to son, John, if ever he returns home again; to son, James, part of testator's home tract adjoining James Bell; to son, Samuel, other part of tract lying between Francis and James; to daughters, Elizabeth Henderson and Dorcas Barnet, 150 acres on Long Meadow; to grandson, William Long, son of son William, 250 acres on Long Meadow adjoining Andrew McClure and James Alexander. Executors, sons Alexander, Samuel, James. Teste: John Bell, Gabriel Alexander, Joseph Bell. Proved, 18th September, 1781, by John Bell and Alexander. Page 190.--John McClenachan's estate in account with Alexander St. Clair. executor--1774, July 14, to sundry articles found by myself for use of John McClenachan's heirs, Thomas and John; November 13, for sundries for Thomas when sick; 1774, November 13, to paid sundries for the funeral, viz: 7-3/4 lbs. cheese; 79 qts. spirrits; 3 gals. wine; 7-3/4 yds. ribbon; 1/2 gal. wine; 27 pds. flour; 5 lbs. butter; 3 lbs. sugar; 2 lbs. sugar; 29 yds. holland; 10 yds. scarfing; 1775, October 5, to Thomas Smith for a coffin for Thomas; 1778, November 25, to Smith Tandy for getting a negro child inoculated; 1781, July 20, to Valentine White, 56 days' schooling of John. Contra: 1776, December 30, received Isaac Benlever's account, Alex. Ocheltree's account; 1777, September 10, received Lazarus Barkley's account, Lazarus Murphy's account; by bonds of Christopher Symes, Richard Godall, Charles Symes, Seriah Stratton. Page 202.--3d October 1780. James Buchanan's will--To wife, Sarah; to son, Alexander; to daughter, Jean: to mother and sister, Sarah. Executors, Charles Campbell, William and David Buchanan. Teste: David Buchanan, John Yager, Elizabeth Hannah. Proved, 21st August, 1781, by David Buchanan and Hannah. 16th October, 1781, Wm. Buchanan qualifies. Page 203.--30th October. 1781, Francis Gardner. Sr.'s, will--To wife, Esther; to grandson, Francis Gardner; to grandson, Samuel Gardner. Executors, William and James Bell. Teste: Sampson Sawyers. Wm. Sterrett. Wm. Burgess. Proved, 19th December, 1781, by Sterrett. Executors qualify. Page 205.--19th December, 1781. Alex. McClenachan's bond as Sheriff. Page 207.--20th November, 1781. Recorded. Capt. James Tate's appraisement by John Fulton, David Humphrey, David Willson. Page 208.--8th October, 1781. Elizabeth (mark) dark's will--To daughter, Jean Elliot's heirs; to well beloved Elizabeth Breath (Reath, Reoth?); to daughter, Sarah Elliot; to daughter, Anne Dounlap; to daughter, Margret Clenkaid; to son, John Gridle; to son, James; to son, Alexander and to Alexander's wife; to four daughters; to son, Samuel; to son, William's heirs; to son, Robert. Executors, son Robert Clark and William Reaoh. Teste: Charles Donally, James McCleerey, Robt. Patterson, Geo. Berry. Proved, 20th November, 1781, by McCleerey and Berry. Robert Clark qualifies. 160 Page 209.--4th July, 1774. William Thompson's will (of Tinkling)--To youngest son, Robert; to wife; to six children, viz: Alexander, John, Robert, Agnes Edmundson, Rebecca McNeelly, Sarah Hendry. Executors, sons Alexander and Robert. Teste; William and John Caldwell, John Finley. Proved, 20th November, 1781, by Jno. Caldwell and Finley. Page 211.--20th November, 1781. Recorded. James Buchanan's appraisement. Page 213.--22d May, 1781. John Archer's estate appraised by Jas. Trimble, William Young, Jno. Gardner, James Kenny. Page 214.--__ September, 1781. John Hogshead's estate appraised at old rates by John Nickle, John Barns, Wm. McKemy. Page 220.--19th February, 1782. Recorded. Thomas Shield's appraisement by Robt. Christian, Robert Willson, Matthew Thompson. Page 221.--20th July, 1781. Margret (mark) Spouel's will (of Tinkling Spring)--To be buried at discretion of Alexander Thompson, Sr.; to granddaughters, Agnes, Martha, Margret, Sarah Thompson; to son-in-law, Alexander Thompson, executor. Teste: James Spence, Mary Palmer, Robert Thompson. Proved, 19th February, 1782, by Spence and Thompson. Page 222.--5th August, 1774. John Estill's will (of Botetourt, yeoman) To wife, Rebeckah, a survey on New River opposite the Influx of Blue Stone, towards James McGuire's (McGuire) Survey; to daughter, Priscilla Gold, home tract on hands creek joining lands with Bond Estill and James Ellison. Executors, Benj. Estill and Wm. Hutchison. Teste: William Hutchison, Felty Koch (Valentine Cook). Proved, 18th September, 1781, by Hutchison and Cook. Hutchison refuses to execute. 20th March, 1782, administration granted Rebecca Estil; both the executors refused. Page 224.--15th March, 1782. Jacob Fulwider's estate appraised by John Fulton, Patrick Hall. Gorg. Bright. Page 224.--2d March, 1782. James Ritchey's estate appraised by Hugh Donaghe, John Lowry, Joseph Campbell. Page 225.--25th June, 1779. James Hogshead's will (senior)--To wife, Elizabeth, two bound children, viz: Robert and Mary Finney, until they come of age; to son. Robert; to son, James; to son, John; to son, William; to daughter, Mary; to son, David, entry of land adjoining Alexander Gardner. Executors, wife Elizabeth and son James. Teste: David, Michael, John Hogshead. Page 227.--9th January, 1782. James Fulton's estate appraised by James Brownlee, Robt. Doak, Thomas Boyd. Page 228.--20th March, 1782. Ann Burk's refusal to administer on husband's estate, William Burk, and nominates eldest son, William Burk. Teste: Edward Burk. Page 228.--18th March, 1782. Jean (mark) Hind, ditto of her husband, John Hind, and nominates son, Wm. Hind. Teste: James Dickey, John Alexander. Page 229.--10th April, 1782. Alex. Cunningham's estate appraised by Samuel McCutchan, Wat. Cunningham, David Trotter. Page 229.--26th June. 1781. Robert Campbell Cutler's will--To wife, Mary; to eldest son, George, the Round Hill plantation, 140 acres joining Geo. Bright and home plantation. Also 200 acres, likewise 50 acres more 161 adjoining Robert Shaw and David Williamson; to 2d son, Robert, home plantation 200 acres; also the Maple Swamp plantation 150 acres; also 200 acres of an entry adjoining Geo. Bright and the Mill place bought of David Williamson; to daughter, Jannett, tract between home plantation and Beverley Manor; to wife. Executors, wife Mary and sons George and Robert and daughter Jannet. Teste: William and Mary Forgason. Proved, 16th April, 1782, by the witnesses. Widow Mary qualifies. Page 231.--10th August, 1775. Isaac White's will--To wife, Jane, mare bought of Lewis Baker; to sons, viz: David, Isaac, James and Gordon White, if any of them die in infancy; to daughters, Jane, Isabella, Margret, if any die infants; son, Gordon, and daughters, Isabella and Margret, be schooled; to daughters already married, viz: Mary Young, Elizabeth, and Sarah Rodgers. Executors, James Steele, John Young. Teste: Andrew Russell, David White. Proved, 17th April, 1782, by the witnesses. Executors refused to execute. Jane, the widow, relinquished her right. Administration granted David and Isaac White. Page 234.--25th May, 1781. Archibald Laghlin's estate appraised by Samuel McCutchen, James Ewing, David Trotter. Page 235.--27th April, 1782. Thomas Tate's bond as Commissioner of Specific Tax. Page 235.--Ditto, Andrew Anderson's, ditto. Page 236.--Ditto, Alex. McClenachan's bond for collection of specific tax. Page 237.--21st May, 1782. Recorded. Archibald Huston's appraisement by John Young, James Laird, Robert HillDue from James James, Geo. Keesil, John Logan. Page 241.--20th May, 1782. John Estill's estate appraised by Walter Davis, Samuel Hunter, James Mitchell, Samuel Gibson. Page 243.--3d October, 1780. John P. Vance's will (yeoman)--To wife, Martha; to daughter, Margaret; to son, Benjamin; to eldest son, Samuel, plantation on Back Creek; to sons, James and William, tract near Staunton. Executors, John Moffett, Jacob Warrick, John Bailer, of Boutetourt County. Teste: Samuel Vance, Wm. Hutchison, Michael Dougherty. Proved, 21st May, 1782, by Hutchison, and on 18th June, 1782, by Dougherty. Executors have refused to execute. Administration granted widow Martha. Page 245.--5th November, 1780. Archibald Gilkeson's will (farmer) To wife, Sarah, the land formerly belonging to her on Calfpasture; to sons, Robert, James, and Hugh; to daughter, Rebecca, infant; to mother, Rebecca Gilkison, property left her by his father's former will; daughter Rebecca to be under care of mother and after her death, of Margret Hogshead, daughter to David Hogshead. Executors, William Young, Hugh Brown. Teste: John Gardner, Michael (X) McCluer. Proved, 16th July, 1782, by the witnesses. Executors qualify. Page 247.--11th July, 1782. John Wamsley's, Sr., will--To daughter, Elizabeth Robinson; to Thomas Wamsley, David Wamsley, Elizabeth Robinson; to Wm. Wamsley. John, James. Joseph, Mathew, Mary, Samuel, Dorcas Wamsley, each child to receive their part by succession. Executors, sons David Wamsley and McKenny Robinson; son Mathew to have one 162 year's schooling, then bound to learn trade of Tayler; son Samuel to have two years, ditto, trade, saddler; daughters Mary and Dorcas to be left in care of McKinney Robinson, one year's schooling for Mary and three for Dorcas. Teste: John Bennet, Thomas Bland. Codicil, 25th July, 1782; to son, John, Ibetroth; to son, James. Teste: Thos. Bland, Margret (mark) Bland. Proved, 20th August, 1782, by Bland and Bennitt. Executors qualified. Page 248.--19th June. 1782. Joseph Wright's estate appraised by Alex. Hamilton, John Davis, Ephraim Bates. Page 250.--Joseph Wright's vendue bill--Sold to, viz: Ezekiah Stout, Indian James Tanner, Thomas Galford, John Wades, Jacob Beens. Page 251.--13th June, 1782. Thomas Cunningham's will--To wife, Elizabeth, daughter Mary to her care and trust as her own; to youngest daughter, Mary; to eldest daughter, Ruth; to second daughter, Sarah; division between wife and three children; to brother, Archibald; to James Harris, care of daughter Ruth; to Mary Berry, Jr., care of daughter Sarah. Executors, wife and brother Archibald. Teste: James Berry, Jacob Pattn, Jas. Harris, Chas. Berry. Proved, 22d August, 1782, by James Berry and Patton. Page 253.--16th August, 1782. William Burk's estate appraised by John Abney, Peter Hanger, Thos. Scott. Page 254.--2d September, 1782. Robert Burns' will (of Staunton)--To wife, Isabella; to daughter, Margaret Cunningham Burns, 4,000 acres in Kentucky; to daughter, Mary Burns; to step-daughter, Sarah Lockhart; to son, Thomas Burns, 5 shillings; to son. Henry Burns, 5 shillings. Executrix, wife Isabella. Teste: R. Madison, Will Steel. Proved, 15th October, 1782, by the witnesses. Isabella qualifies. Page 256.--13th March, 1782. William Wood's will--To wife, Ann; to sons, Searight and Alexander; children to be of age before division of estate. Executors, wife Ann, Alex. Seeright, Wm. Loggan. Teste: Robt. McCormick, James Rowan, Simon Carson. Proved, 15th October, 1782, by witnesses. Logan refuses to execute. Ann qualifies. Page 258.--20th May, 1782. Samuel Henderson's will--To wife, Jane; to sons, Andrew and Alexander; to daughter, Florence; to son, James, 190 acres purchased from James Thompson; to sons, William and David, plantation purchased of Samuel Givans; to children. Teste: John Craig, Florence Bell, Anne Craig (mark). Proved, 15th October, 1782, by John Craig and Bell. Administration granted James Henderson. Page 259.--15th July, 1782. John Vance's estate appraised by John Davis, Alex. Hamilton, Richard Eliot. Page 260.--1st October, 1782. Joseph Gamble's further appraisement by John McCoy, James Hogg, John Hines. Page 261.--9th September, 1782. John Wamsley's estate appraised by McKenney Robinson and David Wamsley. Page 264.--25th November, 1782. Alex. McClenachan's bond for collection of County levy. Page 264.--28th October, 1782. Robert Burns' estate appraised by Robt. McClenachan, Daniel Kidd, Petter Hanger. 163 Page 267.--29th December, 1782. Inquisition at David Frame's before John McCreerey, one of the Coroners, on view of body of Gerrel Pheland-- Witnesses John McRoberts, James Young, that on said day they found said Wheland lying in the Cowpasture River without any wounds. Verdict: He was drowned in attempting to cross the river. Pat. Miller, Andrew Suttlington, Robt. McCreerey, Wm. Black, Alex. Black, Abram Hempenstall, David Frame, Jeremiah Frame, Mathias Benston, Sampson Willson, Chas. Cameron, James Henry. Page 268.--3d March, 1783. Inquisition at same place before John McCreerey, Coroner, on view of body of John Mitchell--Witnesses Leonard Bell, Van Swearingen et als., believed to have died a natural death at Frame's Still House on 2d March. Leonard Bell, Van Sweoringen, Joseph Mays, Geo. Francisco, John McRoberts, Wm. Young, James Kenny, Robt. McCreery, Jno. Montgomery, Geo. Benston, Jas. Montgomery, Jeremiah Frame. Page 269.--19th March, 1783. Recorded. John McClenachan's estate, Dr., to Alex. St. Clair--1781, September 7, 1/4 year's schooling for Johnny, paid Mr. Mustoe; 1782, December 30; 1774, October __, David Porter's bond uncollected (Carolina). Page 275.--13th February, 1780. Christian Clemons' (signed in German) will--To wife, Catharine; to son, John, home plantation; to eldest son, Gasper, plantation joining David McNeelly; to my in law, George Trout and his wife, 5 shillings; to Henry Lyner and his wife; to Philip Berger and his wife; to daughter, Catharine, and her son, David Trout; to daughter, Elizabeth. Executors, wife and son-in-law, Henry Lyner. Teste: John Davidson, Robert Stephen, Jno. Surfas. 15th March, 1783, Kathorine refuses to qualify. Teste: Robert Stephen, Jacob (mark) Barrier. Proved, 18th March, 1783, by Robert Stephens and John Surfas. Henry Lyner qualifies. Page 277.--23d September, 1780. John Mitchell's will--To Ann Russell. £150; to Mary Russell, £150; to Andrew Russell's children; to Esther Turk; to Andrew Russell, but he is to give Ann, Mary, and Mathew their quantity of the legacy and the rest of the childrens, that is to say, William, Betty, Andrew, John, Jean, and James their mentioned parts of the legacy when they are of age; Thomas Turk, father of Esther, is to control her legacy until she is of age; to Mathew Russell; to William Russell; to Ann Russell; to Mary Russell; to Jean Russell. Teste: John Reaugh, Margaret Kirk, Mary Turk. Proved, 15th April, 1783, by the witnesses. Page 279.--30th January, 1771. Jacob Lockhart's will--To son, James, £10 to be paid by son Jacob Lockhart, and to be allowed a living on testator's plantation if he should be drove away from his home by Indians; to 2d son, Jacob, land on Back Creek; to youngest son, Levy, infant; to daughters Jane and Elce. Eexcutors, John Moffett and son-in-law Mathew Arbuckle. Teste: Wm. Mitchell, Jno. Kirkpatrick. Robt. Clark. Proved, 15th April, 1783, by Kirkpatrick and Clark. John Moffett appeared and refused to execute. Page 280.--2th September, 1782. Will of Samuel Black, aged about 55--To son, John, 300 acres on Niw River where John now lives; to son, William 300 acres, rest of above tract; to sons, Samuel and James, 164 infants, home place known by name of Pine Knot; to daughters, Margaret, Mary, Martha, Nancy, Jean; to wife. Executors, wife, brother Wm. Black, Wm. Porter. Teste: Walter Davis, Thos. Stuart, Mathew Alexander. Proved, 15th April, 1783. by Stuart and Davis. Executors qualify. Page 282.--17th February, 1783. Samuel Hamilton's estate appraised by John Rankin, George Crawford, Jno. Craig. Page 284.--15th February, 1783. John Ramsey's will--To son, Andrew, tract between John Patrick and Jno. Black, also money lent to Andrew to pay Robt. Estham; to son, George, land in Cantuckey; to son, John, 1 French Crown, Patriotism (?); to son. Alexander, 1 French Crown, Patriotism (?); to son. William, 1 French Crown, Patriotism (?); to grandson, John Ramsey, 1 French Crown; to grandson, Alex. Ramsey (?), 1 French Crown; to granddaughter, Mary Ramsey; to grandson, John Steele; to wife, Marey; to son, Daniel, residuary legatee and devisee. Executors, wife Mary, Andrew Ramsey, and Andrew Steele. Teste: John Patrick, John, and Samuel Black. Proved, 15th April, 1783, by Patrick and Samuel Black. Executors qualify. Page 286.--9th April, 1783. Christian Clemon's estate appraised by James Kerr, Jas. Robertson, Jacob Barger, Alex. Robertson. Page 287.--12th November, 1780. John Young's will (Junior), on Middle River--Going an Expedition in Service of my Country which may terminate in Death; to wife, Margret; to brother, William; to Margaret Henderson, £20, provided she behave well till free; to brother James Young's son, Andrew Young; to Robert King and his brother George; to John Stiffey; to Sarah Henderson (on good behavior till married); to brothers, James, Robert, William; to sister Rebeckah's son, Andrew McComb. Executors, wife and brother, William Young. Teste: Ro. Gamble, Isaac Carson, John Blair. Proved, 20th May, 1783, by Gamble and Blair, Executors qualify. Page 289.--24th March, 1780. John Young's will--To son, John Young. part of plantation John, Jr., now lives on; to son, William; two above to pay to each of other children, £1, viz: James, Robert, Isabel, Margret, Rebeccah, Sarah. Executors, sons John and William. Teste: John Poage. Jr., James and Francis Bell. Proved, 20th May, 1783, by Francis Bell and Jno. Poage, Jr. Page 291.--7th May, 1793. Robert (mark) Caldwell's will--Executors, Samuel Henry and Robt. Thompson; to wife, Agness; to son, David, home place; to other two sons, William and Robert; to daughter, Mary, if she stay with the family. Teste: James Frazer, Sarah Henry. Proved, 20th May, 1783, by the witnesses. Executors qualify. Page 292.--9th May, 1783. James Kirk's will--To son, Alexander, 10 shillings; to son, John, 10 shillings; to daughter, Martha, 10 shillings; to son, Robert, £5; to wife, Jean, and sons, James and George, all estate. Executors, wife Jan and son John. Teste: Benj. Talmann, Ambros (mark) Jones, James McCan. Proved, 20th May, 1783, by the witnesses. Executors qualify. Page 294.--7th January, 1754. John Christian's will--To wife, Margret, bearing a child; to eldest son, Robert; to son, William. Executors, brothers Robert and William. Teste: Jacob Van Lear, Israel Christian, Robt. 165 Moffett. Dedimus, 4th May, 1783, to take deposition of Van Lear and Christian, executed 17th May, 1783, as to Van Lear, Sr., aged 78; he remembers nothing of the will, and is blind; can give no testimony. May 20, 1783, one witness being dead and another not appearing, the Court refuses to probate the will as it was made 25 years ago and testator has had five children since. Administration granted son, Gilbert Christian. Widow has refused to execute. Page 296.--16th May, 1782. John Hind's estate appraised by James Young. Edward Erwin, Hugh Brown. Page 300.--29th April, 1783. Jonathan Danbarr's estate appraised by Thos. Smith, John Abney, Wm. Blear. Page 300.--1st April, 1783. John McDonough's will (sadler)--Executors to sell house and lotts in Staunton and plantation purchased of Capt. Thos. Smith; to Edward Hart McDonough, infant under 14, half of plantation in Albemarle whereon testator formerly lived (dwelt); to Dianah McDonough, under 18; to Edward Simpson, of Fredericksburg; Edward Hart McDonough at 14 to be bound to a sadler, tanner or hatter. Executors, Thos. Smith, John Abney, Richard Madison. Teste: Francis Mara, Robt. Cochran, Wm. Gilham. Proved, 20th May, 1783, by Cochran and Mora. Executors qualify. Page 302.--9th September, 1774. Archibald Huston's estate appraised and sold, and 21st May, 1783, settled and recorded--Sold to, viz: Stephen Huston, John Peder (Pedan), James Laird, Junior, Henry Coaler, James Waide, Michael Lease. John Hooper, Jno. Craney, Barney McMurry, George Weton. Page 308.--16th June, 1783. Mary (mark) Donnelly relinquishes her right to administration on her husband's, Charles Donnelly's, estate and nominates Andrew Donnelly, of Greenbrier, and her son, Andrew Donnelly. Teste: James Bleake, William (mark) Gillespey. Page 308.--15th February, 1779. Charles Donnelly's will (of Cow Pasture)--To wife, Mary; to daughters, Jean Bleake, Mary Brown; to other four children, viz: Andrew, Charles, Ann, Catherine; to sons, Andrew and Charles Donnally, Jr. Executrix, Mary and Col. Andrew Donnally and son Andrew. Teste: James Bleke, John Gay, Wm. (mark) Gillespy. Proved, 17th June, 1783, by Blake and Gillespy. Gay is since dead. The two Andrews qualify. Page 310.--17th June, 1783. Archibald McLaughland's estate settled. Page 311.--8th May, 1783. Samuel Black's estate appraised by Cornelius Ruddle, Thos. Rutledge, Alex. Thompson. Continental Loan Office Certificates of June, 1780, for $6,000. James Best's account. Page 316.--2d June, 1783. Robert Caldwell's estate appraised by James Frazer, Ben. Stuart, Will Caldwell, June (Samuel) McCune (McCune). Page 317.--31st May, 1780. Leonard Shound's (Shown) will--To wife. Mary; to sons, Andrew and John, home plantation and land purchased of John Black; to son, Isaac, infant, to be supported for his lifetime; son, Henry, to be bound to a trade; to daughter, Catharine; to two married daughters. Teste: Elijah McClenachan, Wm. (mark) Greever, Philip Engleman. Proved, 15th July, 1783, by McClenachan and Engleman. Executors qualify, viz: Sons Andrew and John. 166 Page 319.--2d September, 1779. Catherine Park certifies the following list to contain all personal estate of Roger North, except debts due on bonds, bills, notes, &c: Sold 18th November, 1777, to, viz: Capt. Smith, Daniel Miller, David Keal, Mary Hayard, John Barkly, Robert Aistrop, Miss Hanley, Mary Coffee, Mary Rackham, John Jasper, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. North. Page 334.--29th August, 1777. List of those indebted to the estate of Roger North--Molly Mathews, Michael Diveyer, John Pans, Taylor, Edward Brayton, Mary Dillon, Wm. Collen, Carolina; Rev. Adam Smith, Margaret Mountfield, Hannah Sires, Robt. Jameson, Prince Edward; Andrew Cowen, Holstein; John Adkins, going to Carolina; William Loveley, Sally McGraw, servant to Dr. Watkins; James Bowyer (Taylor), John Anderson, Long Glead, Holstein; Joseph Love, Montgomery; Geo. Berry (son to Francis), James Anderson, son of John, M. River; John Henderson, son to David, So. River, dead; John Brown, son to Widow, N. Mtn.; David Steel (tailor), Wm. Jordan, So. River; Wm. Scott (taylor), John Welsh (tailor), Amos Perkins (blacksmith), Michael McEntosh, James Cooper, Forks of James; Mary Blackwood, married to McCrosky; _____ Crawford, brother to Patrick; Wm. Russell, Buchanan's Mill; Charles Philips, Adam Cribb, Eleanor Craig, M. River; Eleanor Dunn at Elijah McClenachans, Robert Patterson, No. Mountain; Nelly Keenan, James Berry, son to Francis, Holst.; John Woods, M. River; Andrew Anderson, son to John; Andrew Jenkins; Major Scott (dead), Mark Hatton, Andrew Campbell, son to John, So. River; Andrew Wilson, reedmaker; James Anderson, M. River; James Kelly (mason), John Cypher, James Brown (dead), John Votaw, Wm. McNab, No. Mountain; Joseph Right, M. River; James Armstrong, Holstein; Wm. Long, Warm Springs; Jean Rush, Evan Griffith, son of Abel, M. River; James Bott, Alex. Reed, Rockfish; Miss Betsey Hughes, Greenbrier; Henry Black, Dutchman; Hugh Divier. No. River; John Smith, son of Daniel, dead; Gasper Carner, Black's Gap; Daniel Meek, Calfpasture; Mary Cawfield, Jacob Kile, No. Mountain; Wm. Rogers. B. M.; John Campbell, No. River; James Edmonson, taylor; Chas. Syms, attorney at law; Nath. Bell Magruder, James Long, Mid. River; Richard Aldeman, Jno. Ehrhard, laberer; James McManis, Amherst; Jno. Todd, attorney at law; Thos. Bird, labourer; Abraham Savage, Thos. Jones, at the Office; Jacob Meckghew, Pr. Edward; Jno. Heany, Miss Jenny Lewis, Thomas' daughter, Jno. Hughson, Mason. Page 342.--29th August, 1777. Persons to whom Roger North's estate is indebted--Joseph Kinkead, Holstein; John Young, N. M., son to Hugh; Wm. Hutchison, son to George, Greenbrier. Page 344.--Above estate settled by Catherine North, administratrix 1776, November 7, paid James Clarke for freedom dues; 1777, May 29, paid Alex. Brownlee, 11 months' storekeeping; August 28, paid Mr. Curry for teaching (schooling) Phill.; September 30, paid Michael Bowyer for do; 1777, by cash from Capt. Hays for soldiers; September 2, by cash from Wm. Rush, son to John; by cash from Jno. Jonett. Page 350.--19th August, 1783. Recorded. Charles Donnally's appraisement by Alex. Crawford, Andrew Sutlington, Ralph Laverty. 167 Page 352.--22d March 1778. Mathew (mark) Lettimore's will--To James Tate all estate and executor. Teste: John and Wm. Tate. James Crow. Proved, 19th August, 1783, by J. and W. Tate. Executor is dead. Administration granted Sarah and John Tate. Page 353.--19th August, 1783. Commissioners report that they are unable to settle James Ralston's estate for lack of vouchers. Page 353.--23d August, 1783. John Cawley's estate further appraised. Page 354.--22d March, 1776. Isaac Carson's will--To wife, Rebecca, and children; to son, Abraham; to 3 daughters, Agnes, Jane, Mary; to child of which wife is now pregnant. Executors, Capt. George Moffett, Wm. Young. Teste: John Bleir, James Scott, Samuel Anderson. 19th August, 1783, Col. Geo. Moffett deposes that 3, 4, days before Carson's death Carson showed him above will and stated he wished it altered because it cut out two children, that he wished them to be made equal with the others. John Poage deposes ditto. Page 357.--16th September, 1783. Recorded. John Michael's appraisement by Wm. Robertson, James and Alex. Robertson. Page 357.--31st March, 1779. Ambrose (mark) Powell's will--His rifle pin left with John Offill to be given to Jacob Gilasby, son of Jacob Gilasby. To all brothers and sisters, residuaries, except Sarah Haines and her two children. Stephen and Dicey Haines, who are to have an equal part with his brothers and sisters. Executor, Richard Bohannon. Teste: Robert Gaines, John Offill, James Bohannon. Proved, 16th August, 1783. by Gains and Buchnnan. Executors qualified. Page 358.--6th May, 1783. John Christian's estate appraised by Walter Davis, Mathew Thompson, Wm. Shields. Page 361.--21st February, 1782. James Bell's will, of Long Glade--To wife and children; to children, viz: John, James, Francis, David, Samuel, Thomas, Agnis, Sarah, Rebecca. Executrix, wife. Teste: Michael Hogshead, Isaac Carsen, William and John Hogshead. Proved, 21st October, 1783 by William and John Hogshead. Page 363.--27th August, 1777. Thomas Story's estate sold at vendue, and settlement--1779, January, paid Gerald Phelan for schooling the orphans; 1781, January, paid John Campbell, collector of additional tax, for raising 80 soldiers in Augusta. Page 369.--4th March, 1782. John Cochran's (Cohorn) estate appraised by Jno. Poage, Alex. Robertson, Robt. Kenney, Archibald Dickson--Articles to be divided between Cochran's 3 daughters, viz: Martha, Elizabeth, Margaret; certain articles to go to Henry King; Mr. King is to receive, &c., and returned in his step-daughter's name, viz: Martha Cohorn. Page 370.--Dower assigned to widow of John Cochran above. She is now wife of Henry King. Page 371.--20th February, 1781. Robt. Alexander's will--To wife, Esther; to daughters, Sarah and Eleanor, unmarried; to sons. Peter, Hugh, James. Peter's tract at Lessley's cabin; James's adjoins John Fulton and James Henry (all sons unmarried); to daughters, Ann and Esther, 5 shillings each; to son. William; to son. Thomas; to son, Robert; to grandchild, Martha. Executors and guardians, wife and son Robert. Teste: Hugh 168 Fulton, Thos. Stevenson, Thos. Baird. Proved, 18th November, 1783, by Baird and Stevenson. Executors qualify. Page 373.--18th January, 1782. James Sawyers' will, "in middle of my age"--To dearly and well-beloved Hannah Sawyers, wife; to children, until youngest is 18; to son Thomas, son David, son Geo. Washington; to daughter Ann, daughter Rebeckah (a negro slave, said slave is to attend Mrs. Archer during her life; to daughter Martha, daughter Rachel; to father, negro Nelson to wait on him his lifetime; to sister, Rebecca. Executors, Col. Geo. Mathes, Wm. Crawford, wife, Jno. Sawyers, David McNare. Teste: Sampson Sawyers, Ann Renick, Wm. Crawford, Daniel McNare. Codicil, 9th September, 1782. Teste: Daniel and David McNare. Proved, 18th November, 1783, by Sawyers, Renick, McNare. Widow Hannah, Wm. Crawford, Daniel McNare qualify. Page 378.--18th November, 1783. John Ramsey's estate appraised by John Black, Wm. Gillespy, Wm. Finley, Thos. Tourk. Page 380.--29th July, 1783. Jacob Van Lear's will--To wife, Margaret; to son, Jacob, all lands; to son, John, £15; to daughter, Gartry Robinson, 50 shillings; to daughter, Isabel Abney, 50 shillings. Executors, Jacob Van Lear and John Christian. Teste: Patrick and John Christian. Proved, 18th November, 1783, by the witnesses. Jacob qualifies. Page 382.--28th August, 1783. Robert Gibson's estate appraised by John Blair, Jno. Gamble, Wm. Young. Page 384.--19th November, 1783. Thomas Hughart's settlement recorded of his guardianship of Ruth Wilson. Page 384.--19th November, 1783. Thomas Nelson, Jr.'s, estate settled. Page 385.--19th November, 1783. Jacob Segenfoos' estate settled. Page 386.--18th November, 1783. Robert Alexander's estate appraised Due by Hansel Olphid. Page 388.--18th November, 1783. Allotment of above estate among the legatees--To Ann Balew, wife of Abraham Balew, 5 shillings; to Esther Austin, wife of Wm. Austin, 3 shillings. Signed by all except Austin. Page 391.--17th December, 1783. Charles Cameron's bond as inspector of hemp, deer skins, &c., at Staunton. Page 392.--16th December, 1783. Wm. Bowyer's bond as sheriff. Page 397.--22d October, 1783. William Hook relinquishes to George Hook his right to administer on estate of James Hook. Teste: George Fraizer, Samuel Hill. Page 397.--16th March, 1784. Recorded. William Woods' appraisement by John Fulton, James Henry, Robert Cooper. Page 398.--9th June, 1783. John McDonough's estate appraised by David Greiner, John Bosang, Francis Mara. Page 402.--30th May and 10th June, 1783. John McDonough's estate sold at vendue--Sold to, viz: Robt. Cockbeam (burn? brain? rain?), Robt. Aistrop, Wm. Coursey, Geo. Fergason, Peter Heyn, Owen Owens, Peter Hains, Henry Cook, Thos. Stocton, Alex. Fretwell, Nathaniel Harlow, Jno. Devenport, Daniel White, Mat. Glaves, Goodman Baksdal, Marshal Derret, Solomon Below, Jas. Consolive, Jno. Marks, Meshick Hickcock, Jane E. Kyle, Wm. Gouge (Gonge), Wm. Brisco, Fras. Branum, Math. Montgomery, Thos. Pheemster, James Cole (Cale). Page 410.--7th February, 1784. James Henderson's will--To wife, Martha; to sons, William and David; to daughter, Sarah Stuart; to other 9 sons, James and Joseph; to James Dickey and John Dickey; to young James Dickey; to son, Archibald's (deceased) daughter, Eleanor, infant; to son, Archibald's (deceased) widow, Elizabeth. Executors, wife and William Dunlop. Teste: James Young, Wm. Alexander, Michael Dickey. Proved, 19th May, 1784, by the witnesses. Martha qualifies. Page 412.--18th September, 1783. Valentine Cloninger's will--To Nicholas Spring, tract purchased of Robt. Beverley; to Catherine Spring, daughter of Nicholas, tract adjoining above tract John Fudge's and Samuel Leeven's in Beverley Manor; to wife, Catherine, remainder of estate; to nephew. Philip Cloninger. Executors, wife, Thos. Bell, Peter Hanger. Teste: R. Madison, John Bosang, Jos. Buchanan. Proved, 19th May. 1784, by Madison and Bosang. Bell and Hanger refused to qualify. Catherine qualifies. Page 413.--__ ______, ____. Valentine Cloninger's appraisement bill recorded. Page 415.--1784. Robert Stevenson's estate settlement. Page 416.--1784. William Sutlington's estate settled--Paid Robt. Dilap (Delapp); to sundry expenses attending his affairs in Maryland--Robert O'Hara's account; Dougan's receipt doctor's fees; received from Susannah Day, Thos. Cartmill, Pet. Upp, George Erskin, John Erskin, Wm. Wildings. Page 419.--17th February, 1784. Recorded. William Woods' appraisement. Page 420.--1st September, 1783. Daniel Ramsey's will--To mother, amount in appraisement bill of father; to brother, John Ramsey, Andrew Steel, Alex. Ramsey, Andrew Ramsey, Wm. Ramsey, George Ramsey, Jno. Ramsey (son of James, deceased), equal proportion of remainder; to brother, Andrew, all real estate; of land willed to testator at mother's death to brother Andrew, to be appraised by James Steel, Wm. Finley, Jr., Wm. Gilespey, Jno. Finley; to John Ramsey, son of James, infant; to Alex. Ramsey, son of James. Executors, Andrew Steel, John and Andrew Ramsey. Teste: John Black, Martha Black, Samuel Black. Proved, 15th June, 1784, by John and Samuel Black. John Ramsey and Andrew Steel qualified. Andrew Ramsey refused in persona. Page 482.--21st November, 1783. James Sawyers' estate appraised by William Bell, Benj. Brown, Wm. Starit. Page 424.--23d January, 1784. John McMahon's will--To wife, Deborah; to daughter, Nancy; to son, William, home plantation, 330 acres. infant; to son, John; to son, Robert; to daughter, Mary; daughter, Elizabeth; to 3 youngest daughters. Executors, wife and son Robert. Teste: William Wilson, John Campbell. Proved, 19th October, 1784 (formerly proved by Rev. M. Wilson), by John Campbell. Page 425.--19th October, 1784. Recorded. Charles Floyd, inventory and appraisement by John Nickel, John McGlamery, Jno. McKitrick. Page 427.--19th October, 1784. Recorded. Mathew Kennedy's ditto, by Thos. Rankin, James Craig, Jno. Campbell. Appraisement 1st October, 1784. 170 Page 429.--6th September, 1784. Thomas Waddle (Waddell), Sr.'s, will--To 3 oldest children, has already given their part; to sons, Thomas and John, 288 acres and a survey adjoining James Curry; to son, Joseph, the land he now cuts; to son, John; to son, Thomas; to wife; to daughter, Elizabeth; to daughters, Martha and Jane; to four daughters. Executors, Joseph, Thomas, and John. Teste: James Waddell, Sarah Persey. Proved, 19th October, 1784, by the witnesses. Joseph and Thomas qualify. Page 431.--19th October, 1784. Recorded. Archibald Gilkison's appraisement by John Gardner, James McKemy. Samuel Anderson. Page 433.--16th November, 1784. Recorded. Account of George Searight's estate. Page 433.--16th November, 1784. Recorded. Robert Campbell's (cutler) appraisement by Samuel Steel, Hugh Fulton, Wm. Forgas, _____, John Boyd. Page 435.--16th November, 1784. Recorded. John McMahon's appraisement by William Johnston, Arthur Connly, Jno. Campbell, Hugh Donaghe. Page 437.--15th April, 1784. Jemima Bradley's will--To Samuel Merritt, Military Warrant 1666 for 400 acres; also 1 interest certificate of 86 pounds, all property. Teste: John Griffin, James Stricklar, Jenet Frazer. Proved, 25th December, 1784, by Griffin and Strickland. Page 438.--9th October, 1784. Adam Broabacks' will--To wife, Elizabeth, farm until children come of age; to son, Philip, homeplace, 85 acres; to daughter, Sarah; to John Osburn, deed to be made by executors for land sold to him in Bedford; deed to be made to the purchaser for the place whereon father lived. Executors, wife and Conrad Slusher. Teste: Samuel McCutchan, Jno. McCutchan, Lawes Geldmaker. Proved, 21st December, 1784, by Jno. McCutchen and Hilmaker. Executors qualify. Page 439.--24th January, 1785. Adam Brubak's estate appraised by David Steele, David Cunningham, James Crow. Page 440.--16th September, 1779. John Harrison's estate sold at vendue To John Reeves, Thomas Alderson. Account of debts paid 1777. Sworn to 18th May, 1784, by Col. Reuben Harrison. Page 442.-- May, 1784. Recorded. James Gamble's settlement--Paid legacy to Agnes Gamble, daughter to James; paid Sarah Gamble (deceased), her heir. Page 443.--7th October, 1784. George Hooke's estate sold at vendue to, viz: Martha Kennedy, Wm. Hooke, Wm. Hooke, Jr., Thos. Blackley, Wm. Bean, Daniel Joseph, Daniel Fitzgeral, Robt. Heslip, John Jasper, George Hook Roe (?). Page 447.--14th April, 1784. Edward Lade's estate appraised by Robert McKitrick, Wm. Armstrong, Samuel Runkel--Note of Anthony Bleomate. Page 448.--15th March, 1785. Alex. McClenachan's, this day appointed Clerk, bond as Clerk of the County, with Alex. St. Clair, Samuel Lewis, Jno. Dean. Page 448.--15th March, 1785. William Bowyer's, sheriff, bond to collect taxes. Page 449.--11th January, 1783. Robert Burns' estate sold at vendue. Page 451.--Dr. the estate of Major Robert Burns--Paid Major John Belfield. Contra: 1781, September, received Thos. Clark's account 171 (artificer), Richard Hedd's tavern account, Capt. Gaurley's account; 1782, August, received from Capt. Richard Singleton; by one lot known by name of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray containing 560 acres; 1776, by James Burns of Cumberland, County Juniatta; 1771, May, by John Walter Gibbs, Chas. Tours, price bond lost at the battle of Long Island for £250 hard dollars at 8/0; 1780, by General Thompson's account; 1783, April, paid John Brunt's wages; 1783, October, by cash received of William Gilham. Page 458.--29th September. 1783. Isaac Carson's estate appraised by Robert Gamble, John Gamble, John Blair. Page 460.--9th May, 1778. Nathan Reagland's will--To son, John, 1/2 of the 4 negroes left him by his grandfather; to daughter, Rachel; to wife, Susania. Executors, John Poage and James Allen, Jr. Teste: John Harper, Wm. Hook, Mathew Burnside. Proved, 19th April, 1785, by Mathew Burnside, and 17th May, 1785, by John Harper. Page 461.--28th August, 1782. Thomas Cunningham's estate appraised by Jno. McKeemy, Robt. M. D. Nall, James McClung. Page 463.--9th April, 1783. Christian Clemons' estate appraised. Page 464.--17th May, 1785. Recorded. Appraisement and sale bill of Alex. Walker's estate--Charles Fredericksbore's bill due 2d March, 1774. Page 467.--Sale bill--Sold 17th May, 1780, to, viz: James Craig, son of James. Page 468.--19th May, 1785. Philip Lingle's estate settled. Page 470.--24th February, 1785. Andrew Anderson and Mary Patterson depose that on Monday, 21st February, 1785, they were at the house of Richard Madison, then in bed of his last illness. Richard asked to have his will drawn; said he wished his wife, Priscilla Madison, should have all his estate. Richard died on the Wednesday afternoon following. Proved, 21st May, 1785. At Priscilla's request administration granted to Wm. Bowyer. Page 471.--7th May, 1785. George Searight's additional appraisement. Page 471.--10th May, 1785. Elizabeth Guy's will--To sister, Rebecca Thompson; to sister Rebecca's daughter, Margaret; to sister Rebecca's 2 youngest daughters; to sister, Martha Gillespy; to sister Martha's oldest daughter, Mary; to sister Martha's daughter, Ann; to nephew, Henry Guy; to niece, Martha Galespy, daughter of Hugh Gillespy; to nephew, Samuel Foger; to nephews, John and Henry Thompson, infants; to brother-in-law, John Gillespy; to Robert Guy; to Archibald Guy. Executors, John Gillespy, James Bleake, James Windon. Apprentice John Windon to be set free. Proved, 21st June, 1785, by James Windon and Samuel Gillespy. Executors qualify. Page 475.--16th April, 1785. Sarah Hutchinson's estate appraised by James Caruthers, Wm. Black, John Brooks. Page 476.--28th February. 1776. John Henderson's will, of County and Parish of Botetourt, joiner--To wife, Jean, and 10 children; to son, John, the tract said John, Jr., lives on; to son, Jones Henderson, to son-in-law, Robert Ritchey, executors. Teste: John and Robert Henderson. Codicil, 1st April, 1783. Appoints wife Jean as one of the executors. Proved, 16th August, 1785, by Robert and John McCutchen. Jones Henderson qualifies. 172 Page 478.--1st March, 1785. Thomas Stevenson's will--To son-in-law, George Poage, 1 shilling; to grandson, George Poage, 1 shilling; to grandson, John Poage; to Agness Reed; to Joseph Hannah; to Deborah Reed; to Isabel Reed; to Alex. Reed; what money Henry King owes to be given to the poor if got from him; 20 shillings to pale in the church yard; to Robert Reed, Jr. Executors, Alex. Reed and David Gibson. Teste: John Campbell, Thomas Willson, Jno. Dixon. Proved, 16th August, 1785, by Wilson and Dixon. Executors qualify. Page 480.--16th August, 1785. Commissioners report they cannot settle David Hays' estate for lack of vouchers. They report that the administrator of Geo. Waildon was paid in 1779-1780 fifteen pounds more than the estate amounted to. Page 481.--16th August, 1781. Archibald Scott's bond to celebrate in matrimony. Page 482.--20th June, 1785. Jacob Grass' estate appraised by John and Wm. Handly, Pat. Buchanan. Page 483.--September Ct., 1784 (?). Recorded. George Searight's appraisement by Jno. Campbell, Andrew McCampbell, David Gibson, Jas. Dickey. Page 485.--September Ct., 1784 (?). Recorded. James Bell's appraisement by James Dickey, John Blair, Wm. Young. Page 488.--2d September, 1783. William McClintock's will--To wife, Martha, and after her death to son, Samuel, sole executrix; to son, William; to son, Samuel; to 3 married daughters, Francis Clark, Margaret Dogherty, Martha Philson; to 2 daughters, Prepare and Elizabeth, 400 acres on Cove Creek in Greenbrier County; to John McClintock, son to William McClintock; to grandson, John McClintock Dogherty. Teste: John Young, Samuel and Wm. Clark. Proved, 17th May, 1785, by Young, and 20th September, 1785, by Samuel Clark. Martha McClintock qualifies. Page 490.--12th May, 1785. Robert Mill's will--To wife, Susannah; to nephew, John Mills, the plantation on which I and he now live; to nephew, John Mills' oldest son, Robert, infant; to Isabell Hannah, my niece's daughter; to brother John's children, viz: Alexander, Robert, William; to brother William's sons. Executors, nephew Jno. Mills and friend George Moffett. Teste: Isaac Hamm, Jno. Rankin, Rebekah Carson. Proved, 20th September, 1785, by Isaac Hanna and Rebecca Carson. John Mills qualifies. Page 492.--10th May, 1783, Robert (mark) Bratton's will--To wife, Anne Bratton; to son, James, the land James lives on; to son, George, tract on Jackson River, 240 acres; to son, John, tract on branches of the Little River, 700 acres; to son-in-law, Wm. Givens, and Agnes, his wife; to son, John, in trust, £200 for support of unfortunate daughter Mary; to 4 children, Adam, George, John, and Agnes (Givens); to son, Adam, home plantation, executor. Thomas Adams to be overseer. Teste: Joseph Fauntleroy, Will. R. Fleming, Jno. Dunlap, William Given, Jno. Poage, Wm. Given. Proved, 18th October, 1785, by Poage and Dunlap. Executor Page 495.--18th October, 1785. Recorded. Elizabeth Guy's appraisement by Leonard Beall, Andrew McCaslin, James Gilespy; Henry Guys legacy; Mary Gillespey's legacy; Martha Gillepsy, Sr.'s, legacy; Ann 172 Gillespy's legacy; Martha Gillespy, Jr.'s, legacy; Archibald Guy's legacy; Samuel Frazer's legacy; Rebecca Thompson's legacy; John Gillespy's legacy. Page 496.--13th November, 1779. James Gilmore's (Gillmer) will--To wife, Ann; to son, John; to son. James; to son, Alexander; to four daughters, Elizabeth Campbell, Martha Curry, Rebekah Brawford, Janet Peery. Executors, wife Ann and sons John and James. Teste: Elijah McClenachan, Arthur Hamilton, Wm. Blair. Proved, 20th September, 1785, by Hamilton and Blair. John qualifies. Page 498.--16th November, 1785. Recorded. James Gilmore's appraisement by Wm. Wilson, Samuel Gibson, James Moffett. Page 499.--14th November, 1782. William Kerr's will--To wife, Mary, executrix; division among all my children. Teste: Joseph Ray, Wm. Mulhallan. Proved, 15th November, 1785, by the witnesses. Executrix qualifies. Page 501.--15th November, 1785. William Wilson's bond to celebrate matrimony. Page 502.--15th November, 1785. George Searight's estate settled--Paid Jno. King and Jas. Searight, guardians to orphans. Page 504.--20th March, 1785. William Burk's bond to keep in repair the bridge on the Creek near Daniel Kidd's in Staunton. Page 505.--24th June, 1774. Rev. John Craige's estate appraised by Jas. Bell, Jno. Patterson, David Bell, Thos. PoageSettlement filed 15th November, 1785; paid John King (Holston), Jared Whaling; paid Annalina Atwaters, Joannah Hamilton. Page 506.--23d November, 1785. William McClintock's estate appraised by John Young, Pallmore, Jno. Handly. Page 507.--20th December, 1785. Samuel Shannon's bond to celebrate matrimony. Page 508.--11th October, 1785. Adam Murry's will--To William Patrick; to Rebeccah Patrick; to Mary Patrick; to John Patrick, executor. Teste: Robt. Craig, Jr., Archibald Rhea, Hugh McAleary. Proved, 17th January, 1786, by Rhea and McAleary. Executor qualified. Page 510.--14th January, 1786. Thomas Peerey's estate appraised by Francis Erwin, Henry Miller, Francis Erwin. Page 511.--23d June, 1782. William Johnson's will--To sons, John and Joseph, 20 shillings; to daughter, Jean, 40 shillings; to wife, Eleanor; to daughters, Sarah, Rebeckah, and Margaret; Sarah to have £10 more than the others; daughter Sarah has an injured foot. Executors, James Allen, Jr., and Geo. Moffett. Teste: Andrew Anderson, Alex. Robertson, Robt. Kenney. Codicil, 5th May, 1785, transfers £10 from Sarah to Joseph. Teste: Same as before. Proved, 21st February, 1786, by the witnesses. Executors qualify. Page 515.--25th January. 1786. Adam Murray's estate appraised by Thos. McCollock, &c. Page 516.--21st February, 1786. Recorded. George Crawford's estate settlement--1783, paid Thomas Menken who married one of legatees; paid Andrew Anderson, who married one of legatees; paid to legatees, viz: The widow, Ro. Crawford, Wm. Crawford, Jno. Crawford, Elizabeth Crawford; 1780, 12th October, paid for enlisting one 18 months' man, James Crawford, C. P. 174 Page 518.--22d March, 1786. Thomas Hughart's bond as Sheriff. Page 520.--18th March, 1777. Thomas Carson's will--Now enlisted in Capt. John Syms' Company of Ragulars as a soldier; Col. Alex. Thompson to take care of his pay while in service, and in case of testator's death, or being killed, then Col. T. is to give his estate to Colonel's daughter, Agness, whom testator appoints his heir. Teste: Alex. Crawford, Samuel Henry. Proved, 21st March, 1786, by the witnesses. Page 521.--20th March, 1786. William Elliot's estate settled--To legatees, viz: James, William, Jean, Elizabeth, Archibald (dead), Ann, Lanty (deceased in minority), Margaret, Sarah; the estate of Jane Elliot, Dr. To Robert Givens, £33.5; Contra: by one negro, £66.10; to Sarah Elliot, £33.5. We have examined the above account as stated, of John Elliot. guardian to Margaret and Sarali Elliot, and find vouchers for the equal division of the above £66.10 which appears to have been left them by their mother, Jean Elliot, deceased. Given under our hands 20th March, 1786. Page 522.--__ March, 1786. Recorded. Andrew Donnelly's appraisement by John Dickinson, Andrew Sutlington, Alex. Crawford. Page 523.--__ March, 1786. John Estill's estate settled. Page 524.--25th _____, 1786. Samuel Carrick's bond to celebrate matrimony. Page 524.--31st January, 1782. John Francis' will--To wife, Mary; to 4 daughters, Ann, Margaret, Martha, and Jean Francis; to 3 daughters, Elizabeth, Agnis, Mary. Executors, John Gardner, James McCamey. Teste: James Patterson, Abel Griffith, Joseph Moss. Proved, 20th June, 1786, by Patterson and Moss. Gardner qualifies. Page 525.--16th December, 1785. William Burk's will--To brother, Edward Burk, home place; to mother, Ann Burk; to brother, Joseph Burk; to sister, Elizabeth Bosang; to half sister, Mary Grass. Executors, "Brothers Edward and John Bosang." Teste: Elijah McClenchan, Stophel Olinger. Proved, 18th July, 1786, by witnesses. Edward Burk and Jno. Bosang qualify. Page 526.--18th April, 1786. John Davidson's estate appraised--1773, 13th March, paid John McKeemey, who married Ann, daughter of deceased; paid Samuel Davidson, son of deceased; paid John Davidson, son of deceased; paid John Douglas, schooling of the orphans; 1762, 9th June, to amount of goods this day sold at vendue--To cash received of John Higgins. Errors executed James Lyle, executor of Daniel Lyle, deceased. Page 527.--5th March, 1786. Barnard Lance's will--To wife, Mary; to son, George, infant; to son, Joseph, tract adjoining Cunningham; to son, Cunrade; to daughter, Elizabeth, 98 acres she now lives on; to daughter, Mary, 98 acres adjoining above; to Martain Life, the place he lives on, 150 acres; to Conrad Buck, 150 acres; to daughters, Margaret, Amy, Chreestiania. Executors, wife and son Joseph. Teste: Henry Slusher, Sebastian Stone, John Crewger. Proved, 20th June, 1786, by Stone and Flesher. Executors qualify. Page 528.--28th June, 1786. Robt. Hogshead's estate appraised. Page 530.--18th March, 1786. Robert Rusk's will--To wife, Elizabeth Rusk; to sons, John (oldest son) and James, infants; to son, John, plantation 175 on Brown's Creek, 358 acres; to daughter, Rachel, under 13 years; 420 acres on Naps Creek to be sold; to oldest daughter, ____, under 18; to nephew, James Rusk, Sr.; to nephew, Robert Rusk; to nephew, Robert O'Dear; to brother, David Rusk; to mother, Margaret Rusk, and brother, Samuel Rusk, land left by father's will; to John Whitman, a debt to be paid; to daughters, Margaret, Jean, Hannah Rusk. Deed to be made to John Wilson, of Rockbridge, for land sold him. Executors, wife Elizabeth, brother John Rusk, and brother-in-law James Moore. Teste: John McKemy, Jno. O'Dair, Elizabeth Adaer, Margaret Rusk. Proved, 18th July, 1786, by Jno. McKemy and the Adairs. Executors qualify. (The name is several times spelled Risk.) Page 531.--15th June, 1780. Sale of Joseph Gamble's estate--Sold to, viz: Samuel Redman, Capt. Jno. McCoy, Jonathan Shipman, Capt. Jos. Bell, George Dosian. Continued, 1st October, 1782; to Isabell Gamble, Edward Steward, Robert Duffield, Jno. Hiner, Mathew Pen, Moses Knapp, Lewis Mertin, Wm. Blagg, Joseph Breath. Page 533.--18th July, 1786. John McDonough's estate settled--1784, paid Alex. Fretwell; 1785, received from Chas. Consolvant. Page 535.--24th June, 1786. Alex. Walker's estate settled--1774, paid to legatees, Robert and Mary Walker; to Thos. Connelly, husband to Margret; to Isabella Walker; paid John Ervin for teaching the children, 1780; paid James Anderson, ditto, 1782; paid John Young, ditto, 1785. Legatees Andrew and Martha are dead. Legatee Elizabeth is dead. Page 535.--20th September, 1786. Thomas Scott's estate settled. Page 537.--20th September, 1786. Roger North's estate settled--1783, cash paid Burns for repairing 2 swords broke by Philip North in Staunton; 1783, cash paid for 1 book (Cicero); 1783, cash paid Dr. Tindall for cleaning his teeth and powder; 1784, cash paid for 2 books--Horace and Cicero; 1786, cash paid for a lawn apron to Miss Timberlake; 1786, cash paid Blair and Timberlake for board and tuition; 1785, cash paid for an Algebra; 1785, cash paid Stephen May for teaching Philip to dance; 1785, cash paid Mr. Wilson for tuition; 1786, cash paid A. M. Onesney for teaching P. N., French. Above is guardian's settlement of accounts of Philip North. Page 538.--1st August, 1786. Thomas Scott's estate appraised. Page 539.--1st September, 1786. Robert Bratton's estate appraised. Page 541.--Dr. the estate of Roger North in account with Sampson Mathews, husband of the administratrix of the deceased--1782, paid Mr. McClure for schooling; 1782, by cash received of Nelly Fleming. Page 544.--18th February, 1786. Mathew Robertson's will--To son, Alexander; to son, William; to wife, Martha; to son-in-law, John Blair; to son-in-law, Patrick Christian; to son, James. Teste: Robert Kenny, Archibald Dickson, Wm. Trotter. Proved, 20th September, 1786, by the witnesses. Executors William and Alexander qualify. Page 545.--30th December, 1785. Mary Ramsey's will, of Parish of St. Anne's, Albemarle County--To Alexander Ramsey, son to James Ramsey, infant; to six sons, viz: John, Alexander, Andrew, William, George Ramsey, and Andrew Steele; to Mary Ramsey, daughter to James Ramsey, infant. Executors, son John Ramsey and Andrew Steele. Teste: Samuel 176 Black, Alex. Cummin, James Perthulls. Proved, 17th October, 1786, by Black and Perthulls. Executors qualify. Page 546.--27th July, 1786. Thomas Brown's estate appraised by Jno. Young, Jas. Cunningham, Jas. Bell. Page 547.--18th December, 1786. Mathew Robertson's estate appraised. Page 548.--1st July, 1786. John Francis' estate appraised--Abel Griffith, Wm. Young, Samuel Anderson. Page 549.--30th October, 1786. William Woolwine's estate appraised by John Bosang, Peter Hanger, Harman Lovingood. Page 550.--24th May, 1786. Alex. Kilpatrick's inventory upon taking oath of insolvent debtor. Page 550.--4th March, 1779. John Anderson's will--To wife, Jane, the mare called the Carolina mare; to son, Robert; to son, William, in case he return from his journey; to son, James; to son, Andrew, tract adjoining John Patterson; to son William's son, John, infant; to son-in-law, James Allen; to son-in-law, Wm. Craig. Executors, sons James and Andrew. Teste: James Anderson, James Blair, George Anderson. Codicil, 17th May, 1786, transfers slave from son James to son Andrew. Teste: James and George Anderson. Proved, 20th February, 1787, by James and George Anderson. Andrew qualifies. Page 551.--31st January, 1787. Edward Rutledge's will--To wife, Sarah; to daughter, Rebecka Rutledge; to son, James; to daughter, Rosanna; to son, George; to son-in-law, John Allison, for his sons John and James Allison; to 5 children, viz: Lucy Allison (wife of Jno. Allison, Jr.), Rebecca, James, Rosanna, and George Rutledge; to children, viz: Mary Erwin (wife of Wm. Erwin), Sarah McNeeley (wife of George McNeeley). Executors, William Allison, John Allison, Jr., David Stephenson. Teste: D. Stephenson, Gilbert Carr, Samuel Steel. Proved, 20th February, 1787, by Carr and Steele. D. Stephenson qualifies.