Will of Solomon Camper, 1822 - Botetourt Co. VA

(Submitter note: Will of Solomon Camper, Botetourt Co., Va. recorded in will book C, page 48.  
This was transcribed from a copy of the original will found at Botetourt County Court House in 
August 1999 by Peggy C. Miller.  The copy was faint and difficult to read.)

In the name of God amen.  I Solomon Camper of the County of Botetourt being weak of 
body though of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and 
testament.  First I direct that all my just debts be paid & funeral expenses.  Item I give all 
my property of every description both real & personal to my beloved wife Sissaly 
(Cecelia) during her life and after her decease I direct that all my property both real & 
personal be sold the personal at public sale the land at either public or private and my 
Executor hereinafter named to make a bill to the purchaser or purchasers on a reasonable 
_____? and the money to be equally divided between the whole of my children to wit; 
Lucy Camper, Thomas Grymes Camper, Mary ann Craft, Lydia Falls, Harman 
Camper, Tily Camper, Sicily Bussy, Valentine G. Camper and the 
three children of my son John Camper dec'd to receive amongst them one equal share 
with the living brothers and sisters to wit; Jessey, Betsy & Polly Camper and if either of 
the said brothers or sisters should depart this life before my wife, then share or shares to 
go to their children if the have any if not to be equally divided amongst the surviving 
brothers & sisters.  I also give my grand daughter Betsy Craft 1 cow and bed & furniture 
to be given to her when my wife thinks proper.  Lastly I nominate and appoint my 
neighbour Thos. Wilson Executor of this my Last Will & Testament I do hereby revoke 
all others as witness my hand & Seal this 9th December 1822            
                                                                                                 
Solomon Camper (his mark)
Teste;
Thomas Wilson  & Nephanish Knight (not sure of this name)

At Botetourt January Court 1824 -
This Instrument of writing purporting to be the last will & Testament of Solomon Camper dec'd. 
was exhibited in Court and proven by the oaths of Thomas Wilson & Nephanish Knight witnesses 
thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded.
                                                                       A Copy Teste
								H. Bowyer


Submitted by Peggy Miller <pmiller@olg.com>

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