BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WILL BOOK 2 1739-1785 (partial) Some wills and abstracts contributed by Judy Wright **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. **************************************************************** Will Book 2, Page 3 - ROBERT HICKS In the name of God Amen I Robert Hicks, Gentleman of the County of Brunswick in the Colony and dominion of Virginia, Knowing the uncertainty of human life and being now in perfect health and sound and disposing mind and memory do judge this the most proper time to make my Last Will and Testament for the disposing of what Lands Slaves Goods and Chattels I at the present time am owner of which I do in manner and form as followeth. Imprimis I acknowledge the Divine Favor and Mercy of God in so safely conducting and preserving me through all the Dangers to which human Life is exposed to this present time hoping the same Divine Grace may enable me to act to the end of my Life as becomes a follower of our Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ by whose advocacy & mediation with the Father I hope to to be admitted to eternal salvation. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Hicks all my land at the Indian Fort below where I know live joining Captain Nathaniel Edwards his lower line and Batts his line containing 650 acres to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Frances Hicks four slaves name Kate, Martha Alias Hatt, Will and Popper. I also give to my said wife the Bed and Furniture which I now lie in with my will and Six sheep the best that she can choose out of the Flock and 4 cows and calves and also my largest iron Pott. Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Hicks after the decease of my wife the plantation whereon I now live being whatever remains of my patent for 2610 acres after the several tracts hereafter given and taken out of the said patent to him & his heirs forever. I also give unto my said son James one mulatto boy named Peter being now in the possession of the said James Hicks. Item I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Richard Ransom 150 acres of land lying in the fork of Reeves his swamp being the plantation whereon John Hicks lived unto him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson Benjamin Hicks 150 acres of land lying in the fork of Reeves his swamp above the land I have given to Richard Ransom to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son George Hicks a certain parcel of land joining to what he has already beginning at the mouth of his pasture branch and running from thence to the persimmon trees that grow by my haystack to him and his heirs forever. Item I give unto my son James Hicks my large oval table. Item I give unto my daughter Frances Ransom two slaves, Jo and Cesar. Item I give unto my daughter Martha Bedingfield a negro girl named Hannah. Item I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Hicks two slaves, Will & Amy. Item I give unto my daughter Rachel Hicks two slaves, Dick & Judy. Item I give unto my son Charles Hicks my negro Peter and a bed and furniture and that chest which he now hath. Item I give unto my daughter Elizabeth one bed and furniture. Item I give unto my daughter Rachael one bed and furniture. Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Bedingfield all my part of the mill on Genito's creek to him and his heirs forever. Item I give & bequeath unto my beloved wife Frances Hicks all the remainder of my estate horses cattle sheep hogs and household stuff to be entirely at her own disposal. Item I give unto my two daughters Mary & Tabitha to each a common Bible. Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Frances Hicks full and sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking annulling and making void all former and other wills and testaments whatsoever. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 6th day of March Anno Christ 1738/39. Signed by Robert Hicks. Signed and sealed and acknowledged as the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks in the presence of Anne Poythress, Charles Ross, and John Chapman. At a court held for Brunswick Co. the 7th day of February, 1739. This will was presented in court by Frances Hicks the Executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of Ann Poythress, Charles Ross, and John Chapman it is admitted to record. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- unpaged about p. 4 John Humphis will wife Mary sons William, John, Thomas and Charles some of children are under age 18 April 19 MDCCXXVIII p. 16 Drury Stith inventory made by Richard Burch, Nicholas Edmunds , Nicholas Lanier Administrator Drury Stith Aug. 7, 1740 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Page 21, ELIZABETH HICKS In the name of God Amen I Elizabeth Hicks of the parish of St. Andrews in the county of Brunswick being weak in body but of a sound and perfect disposing mind and memory thanks given to God for the Same and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all persons once to die to make and ordain this my last Will and T estament in manner and form following hereby revoking all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. First I commend my soul into the hands of God that it and for my body I commend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner by my exor. hereafter named and as touching the disposition of all such temporal estates as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me. I give and devise and dispose thereof as followeth. Imprimis I will that my debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and discharged. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Winnifred Hicks on negro follow named Peter and the old sorrel horse and side saddle and the best feather bed and all the furniture belonging to it, one oval table and the chest that was called mine six head of cattle that went by the name of her own and a Looking Glass. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughters Elizabeth Hicks and Martha Hicks one feather bed each one chest apiece one square table a piece and five pounds a piece to be paid out of the crop now on the ground and furniture to the beds before mentioned. Item. I give and bequeath to my two daughters Sarah Hicks and Mary Hicks one feather bed each with one new rug and one new blankitt to each and one cubbard a piece and on iron pott a piece. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Nathaniel all my goods and chattels both real and personal which are not herein given and disposed of and I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Nathaniel Hicks and Burrell Brown my full and sole exors of this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal the 28th day of July in the year of our Lord Christ 1739. Signed by Elizabeth Hicks. Sealed and Published by the sd. Elizabeth Hicks the testator as her last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers thereto. Signed by Edmond McCarthy, Anne A Nott (by her mark), and Winifred Hicks. At a court held for Brunswick County October 2, 1740 this will was presented in Court by Burrell Brown one of the Exors therein named who made oath according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of Anne Nott and Winifred Hicks two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Certificate is granted the said Burrell for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Will Book 2, page 21, Brunswick County, Virginia p. 40 Bartholomew Robards will wife Sarah Robards p. 42 Mr. Joshua Stroud inventory Brunswick Co. Va. October 1741 James Parrish did appraisal p. 43 John King estate May 5, 1743 p. 52 Sampson Lanier will May 5, 1743 IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN: I Sampson Lanier of the Parish of Saint Andrew in the County of Brunswick calling to mind the mortality of man do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament revoking all former wills by me made and this only to be my last Will and Testament to wit I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Lanier all the tract of land whereon I now live containing one hundred and fifty acres to him and his heirs forever but it is my desire that my wife should have the use of the Plantation whereon I now live with the land on the east side of branch during her natural life makeing no waist on the same I also give unto my said son Thomas Five pounds cash and all my Coopers tools I give unto my son Sampson Lanier one Negroe man named Mingo my wife to have the labour of the said negro during her widowhood I give unto my son Richard Lanier two cows and calves two cows and pigs one feather bed bolster a blankett and rugg and a pair of sheets two pueter dishes three peuter plates one good chest one iron pott also negro woman named Juda my wife having the labour of the said negro woman during her widowhood I give unto my Daughter Eliza Burch one negro girl called Mou the said negro girl and her increase to the use of my said daughter and the heirs of her body forever I give to my son Lemuel Lanier one negro girl called Agge to him and his heirs also one feather bed and bolster a pair of sheets a rugg and a blankett two pueter dishes and three pueter plates two cows and calves one heifer one young mare bridle and saddle and all the hoggs that is called his and a gang of hoggs that yoused with the same one iron pot and frying pann I give my son James Lanier two cows and calves two sows and piggs two pueter dishes two pueter plates one iron pott or kettle one young mare one small saddle and bridle one feather bed bolster a pair of sheets a rugg and a blankett and one negro man called Randol to him and his heirs but Lemuel Lanier to have the labour of the said negro till my son James come to the age of twenty one years I give unto my beloved wife Twenty Pounds cash which she hath in her possession to her and her disposal and also let the use of all the remainder part of my Estate to my beloved wife during her natural life or widowhood and after her death or marriage I give all that part of my estate to my five sons to be equally divided among them to them and their heirs my will and desire that my estate may not be brought to an appraisement I also constitute and appoint my two sons Thomas Lanier and Sampson Lanier Exor's of this my last will and testament IN WITNESS whereof I have hereeunto set my hand and afficed my seal this Eighth day of January, 1742 / 3 Sampson Lanier (Seal) Signed and delivered in presence of us as his alst will and testament James Maclin his marke Peter Adams Richard Lanier At a court held for Brunswick County May the 5th, 1743 This will was presented in Court by Thomas Lanier the Exor's therein named who made oath according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of James Maclin and Richard Lanier two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded to be recorded, on the motion of the said Exor's certificate is granted them for ordaining a probate thereof in due form. TESTE: Ster. Clack, Clerk Court A COPY, TESTE: R. H. Turnbull, D. Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Page 52 Will of Sampson Lanier IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN: I Sampson Lanier of the Parish of Saint Andrew in the County of Brunswick calling to mind the mortality of man do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament revoking all former wills by me made and this only to be my last Will and Testament to wit I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Lanier all the tract of land whereon I now live containing one hundred and fifty acres to him and his heirs forever but it is my desire that my wife should have the use of the Plantation whereon I now live with the land on the east side of branch during her natural life makeing no waist on the same I also give unto my said son Thomas Five pounds cash and all my Coopers tools I give unto my son Sampson Lanier one Negroe man named Mingo my wife to have the labour of the said negro during her widowhood I give unto my son Richard Lanier two cows and calves two cows and pigs one feather bed bolster a blankett and rugg and a pair of sheets two pueter dishes three peuter plates one good chest one iron pott also negro woman named Juda my wife having the labour of the said negro woman during her widowhood I give unto my Daughter Eliza Burch one negro girl called Mou the said negro girl and her increase to the use of my said daughter and the heirs of her body forever I give to my son Lemuel Lanier one negro girl called Agge to him and his heirs also one feather bed and bolster a pair of sheets a rugg and a blankett two pueter dishes and three pueter plates two cows and calves one heifer one young mare bridle and saddle and all the hoggs that is called his and a gang of hoggs that yoused with the same one iron pot and frying pann I give my son James Lanier two cows and calves two sows and piggs two pueter dishes two pueter plates one iron pott or kettle one young mare one small saddle and bridle one feather bed bolster a pair of sheets a rugg and a blankett and one negro man called Randol to him and his heirs but Lemuel Lanier to have the labour of the said negro till my son James come to the age of twenty one years I give unto my beloved wife Twenty Pounds cash which she hath in her possession to her and her disposal and also let the use of all the remainder part of my Estate to my beloved wife during her natural life or widowhood and after her death or marriage I give all that part of my estate to my five sons to be equally divided among them to them and their heirs my will and desire that my estate may not be brought to an appraisement I also constitute and appoint my two sons Thomas Lanier and Sampson Lanier Exor's of this my last will and testament IN WITNESS whereof I have hereeunto set my hand and afficed my seal this Eighth day of January, 1742 / 3 Sampson Lanier (Seal) Signed and delivered in presence of us as his alst will and testament James Maclin his marke Peter Adams Richard Lanier At a court held for Brunswick County May the 5th, 1743 This will was presented in Court by Thomas Lanier the Exor's therein named who made oath according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of James Maclin and Richard Lanier two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded to be recorded, on the motion of the said Exor's certificate is granted them for ordaining a probate thereof in due form. TESTE: Ster. Clack, Clerk Court A COPY, TESTE: R. H. Turnbull, D. Clerk Submitted by Carol Middleton Page 79-80, EDWARD TATUM Last Will and Testament of Edward Tatum In the Name of God Amen I Edward Tatum of Brunswick County being very sick and weak but of sound and perfect memory and mind do make this my last will and Testament as Followeth Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my son Jesse Tatum all the land I hold on the north side of the branch that runs into the Reedy Creek between the plantation I now live on and Parhams Mill being for the quantity of two hundred and fifteen acres more or less to him his heirs and assigns for ever I give and bequeath unto my son Jesse the gray horse named Spark one young mare one cow and heifer one bed and furniture and two sows and piggs one iron pot and his wairing cloaths ITEM I give and bequeath unto my son Edward the plantation I now live on and two hundred acres of land more or less and bounded beginning at the branch between the plantation and Parhams Mill running up the branch to Cracks line and from thence long Cracks line to the corner red oak from thence along the head of a little slash that runs into the Cabin branch down the slash to his line at Cracks Mill path and from his line to the creek and up the creek to the mouth of the branch to the beginning to him his heirs and assigns forever and one iron pot ITEM I give and bequeath to my son John Tatum all the rest of my land and one copper kettle ITEM I give and bequeath unto my daughter Martha one bed and furniture after the decease of her mother ITEM I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances one chest of drawers after the decease of her mother ITEM I lend to my beloved wife Martha Tatum all the rest of my Estate after my debts is paid during her widowhood and afterwards to be divided among my four youngest children whom I likewise constitute make and ordain my wife Martha Tatum executor and my son Jesse Tatum executor to my Last Will and Testament. Witnessed by Robert Hicks, Cheney Tatum, and Edward Tatum. At a court held for Brunswick County April 5th, 1744. This Last Will and Testament of Edward Tatum dec'd was presented in Court by Martha Tatum and Jesse Tatum the excors therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and the same being proved by the oaths of Robert Hicks and Cheney Tatum the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded on the motion of the said excors certification is granted them for obtaining a probat in due form. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - p. 85 Nenman Harper (first name may be Newman or Norman ) To Mary Floyd daughter of my Eldest sister Joyce - forty shillings Sister Susanna's heirs Sister Penalopa brother George Richard Harper son of Lapelton Harper March 5, 1743 Witnesses William Denton and William Whittington p. 89 John Humphries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 93, FRANCES HICKS In the Name of God Amen, May 7, 1744, I Frances Hicks of Brunswick Co., being sick and weak but in my perfect senses and memory (for which I glorify God) and being willing to settle my affairs and dispose of my estate do make constitute and appoint this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following: Imprimis I commit my body to be decently interred and my soul in the hands of Almighty God hoping for salvation by and through merits of that Innaculate Lamb my Saviour Jesus Christ the Righteous. Item I give to my son George Hicks one large iron Pott a currying knife a fleshing knife and two satchels. Item I give to my son John Hicks all my horses and mares. Item I give to my son James Hicks six leather chairs six head of cattle and one large iron Pott. Item I give to my son Charles Hicks my slave Hatt and her child Hamme six head of cattle one bed six pewter plates and on table. Item I give to my daughter Frances Ransom two slaves Will and Kate four silver spoons two pewter dishes one pewter basin and one large table. Item I give to my grandaughter Elizabeth Ransom one girl slave named Susy. Item I give to my granddaughter Tabitha Irby one slave name Pepper four silver spoons two pewter dishes six pewter plates and six head of cattle. Item I give to my daughter Rachael Davis one bed a pair of sheets two blankets a large ragg bolster two pillows bedstead and cord four silver spoons two pewter dishes six pewter plates a firetong and shovel and one pewter bason. Item All my wearing clothes I give to my three daughters Frances, Elizabeth and Rachael to be equally divided. Item All the remainder of my estate after my debts are paid I give to my 3 sons George Hicks James Hicks and Charles Hicks to be equally divided between them and I do order that no appraisement to be made of my estate. Item I revoke and make null and void all wills heretofore by me made. Item I constitute and appoint my two sons George Hicks & James Hicks executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed by Frances Hicks. Signed sealed published and declared in presence of John Wall, Henry Beddingfield, and William Beddingfield. At a court held for Brunswick Co., July 5, 1744, this last Will & Testament of Frances Hicks, widow, deceased was presented in court by James Hicks one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the oath of John Wall, Gent., and Henry Beddingfield two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded on the motion of the said James certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof reserving liberty to George Hicks, Gent., the other executor to join in the executorship if he thinks fit. At a court for Brunswick Co., August 2, 1774, on the motion of George Hicks gent. one of the executors named in the last Will & Testament of Frances Hicks, widow, deceased and his making oath according to law certificate is granted to him for obtaining a probate in conjunction with the said James Hix the other executor in due form. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- p. 103 Charles Hix inventory 1745 p. 106 Thomas Lanier Heirs Jacob and Drury Lanier wife Anne Lanier p. 129 Mary Maclin (looks in several places like Maclin) late relict of Wm. Mattox deceased Son William Mattox son in law John Harrison daughter Prudence Simmons granddaughter Tabitha Simmons granddaughter Priscilla Floyd two granddaughters Elizabeth and Blanch Harrison grandson William House granddaughter Mary House daughter Sarah Floyd Feb. 5, 1746 Witnesses: John Maclin , Thomas Brooke , M. Cadet Young p. 138-140 Aug. MDCCCC Richard Jonas (can't read p. 138) son Daniel Jones son Thomas Jones son John Robert Jones son Lewelling Jones wife 2 daughters Martha Evans and Mary Jones p. 153 Richard Ransom will father in Gloucester County wife Frances Ransome sons James Ransome , Robert Hicks Ransome Brunswick County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Wills.....Cooke, Robert December 4, 1747 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Margaret Ogilvie scopete@msn.com September 9, 2006, 3:53 pm Source: Brunswick Co., Va Will Book 2 Written: December 4, 1747 Recorded: April 7, 1748 Will of Robert Cooke In the name of God Amen the fourth day of December in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and forty seven I Robert Cooke of the parish of Saint Andrew in the county of Brunswick planter being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God [_ _ _ _ _ ] calling into mind the mortality of my body knowing it is appointed for all men once to die and after death to judgment do make and ordain this my last will and testament that in [_ _ _ ay] Principally and first of all I give and recommend my sole unto the hands of God that gave it and for my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like form and decent manner at the Discection of my Exor nothing doubting I shall [_ _ _ _ _ ] the [_ _ i _ ] again at my [G_ _ _ _ _ l] resurrection by the mighty power of God and in [_ _ hing] such worldly estate wherein it hath pleased God to bless [ ]and life I give divide and Dispose in the following manner [ ] Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Cooke one shilling [_ _ _ _ ing] to the intent he may have no more Right to any other of my estate. Item I give to my son William Cooke on shilling [_ _ _ _ ing] to the intent he may have no more right to any other of my estate. Item I give to my son John Cooke one shilling [attesting?] to the intent that he may have no more right to any other of my estate. Item I give to my daughter Martha Hawkins one shilling [attesting] to the intent she may have no more right to any other of my estate. Item I give to my daughter Sarah Blaxton one shilling [attesting] to the intent that she may have no more right to any other of my estate. Item I give to my daughter Rebeccah Brook one shilling [attesting] that she may have no more right to any other of my estate. Item I leave to my son Rubin Cooke five pounds in cash for to secure the land in Carolina. Item I give and bequeath all the rest of my estate to my four sons Rubin Cooke, Nicholas Cooke, Frederick Cooke and Baryman Cooke for to be equally divided and also the land for to be equally divided between them four [last?] mentioned children. And I do appoint my son Rubin Cooke and my brother Rubin Cooke to be my [_ _ _ ] and [_ _ _ ] executors of this my last will and testament revoking all [_ _ _] will by me made by me. In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. Test Randal Bracey William Hogins } Robert Cooke / Seal/ her Martha X Atkins mark At a court held for Brunswick County April the 7th 1748 the will was provided in court and made oath to by Reuben Cooke one of the executors therein named and was proved by the oath of William Higins and the oaths [_ _] in [_ _ _]of the witnesses in [ ] [viz?] ordered to be recorded and certificate granted the said executors for obtaining a probat thereof in one form according to law [Reserving?] [liberty?] William [Nichols?] to join in the executorship if he thinks fit. Test Neb Clack, Clerk This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/vafiles/ p. 175 - 177 Hubbard Farrell will and inventory p. 255 Feb. 1, 1784 William Richardson Sr. deed to daughter Sally Owen wife of Robert Owen. *********************************************** P. 205 - 206 Thomas Camp p. 207 - 209 William White, Inv. and Appr. WILLIAM PENNINGTON WILL SEPTEMBER 23, 1783 BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Will Book 2 pp. 259-261 Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Seal this 27th day of September 1783. Signed Sealed Published an delivered by the Testator to be his last Will and Testament in presence of us Edward Sanders (LS) James Mason James Bass Enoch George Brunswick County Court 23d February 1784. This Will was proved by the oath of Enoch George one of the witneses thereto & ordered to be recorded and upon the motion of Ebbin Sanders the Executor therein appointed and he having given Bond with Security & taken the oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste Drury Stitk ------ E--- IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I WILLIAM PENNINGTON of the County of Brunswick being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for the same but considering the Uncertainty of human life do make this my last will in form and manner following first, I recommend my Soul to Almighty God who gave it me and my body to the Earth to be Buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter Named and as to what worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bless me with I dispose of in the following manner to wit. I give and bequeath to my grandaughter BETSY COLLIER the side Saddle that she has in her possession to her and her heirs forever. I give unto my granddaughter REBECCAH COLLIER one Bed two Shetts and one blanket to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Son in Law JOHN BUGG one hundred & forty nine acres of Land lying on Taylors Creek, and Bennits Branch to him and to his heirs forever. I lend to my son in law JOHN BUGG the Use of one Negro girl named Beck till my grandaughter ELIZABETH COLLIER arrives to the age of twenty one years or Married. If She should arrive to that age then I give and Bequeath the said Negro Beck and her increase to my said grandaughter ELIZABETH COLLIER to her and her heirs forever. But in case She should die before She arrives at the age or Married then I give the said Negro with her increase to my grandaughter REBECCAH COLLIER to her & her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my grandson BENJAMIN BUGG one Negro Boy Named Charles to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my grandson PENNINGTON HOLMES one Negro Boy Named Lewis to him & his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my grandaughter ELIZABETH HOLMES one thousand weight of Tobacco to be paid to her when She arrives to the age of Seventeen years or married to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my grandson EDWARD COLLIER one thousand weight of Tobacco to be paid to him when he arrives to to the age of Twenty one Years to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Daughter BETTEY the house that is called hers also her Saddle & Bridle a good Bed and furniture. A Chest A Spinning Wheel and cards to her and her heirs forever. I Leave unto my son SACK PENNINGTON the use of one Negro, Named Amey for the support of my Daughter BETTEY during her natural life but after her death I give and Bequeath the said Negro Amey and her increase to my Son SACK PENNINGTON and to his heirs forever. All the Rest and Residue of my Estate of what nature or Qualities whatsoever I give and bequeath to my son SACK PENNINGTON, to him and his heirs forever. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my son SACK PENNINGTON my whole and sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed by seal this Eleventh day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty four. Signed Sealed and delivered his in presence of William X Pennington (LS) mark James Marshall x John X Barnett mark Jesse Osling Richard Meanly Joseph Williams Brunswick County Court 23 February 1784 This Will was proved by the oaths of James Marshall, John Barnett & Joseph Williams witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and upon the motion of SACK PENNINGTON, the Executor therein appointed and he having given Bond with Security and taken the Oath according to Law Certificates is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste Drury ---------- Submittted by Jemima Gee Morse ********************************************************** p. 263 - 264 Will of Barnett Randle p. 264 Benjamin Harrison of Brunswick Co. Va. deeds negro Aberdeen to daugher Hannah Reese. This is not a will, but a deed.Nov. 22, 1783. 1783 p. 277 William Stith deed of land to daughter Frances Haynes wife of Thomas Haynes. This is not a will p.292 Elisha Clark and Mary his wife deed to William RAWLINGS (not a will) p. 293 William Harrison is moving. He is giving negros to son in law James Marshall , son Henry Harrison and son William Harison, and son in law Benjamin Lashly or Lashby. Feb. 1784 p. 407 Moses Ingram will wife Elizabeth sons Henry Ingram and Benjamin Ingram executors wife, Thomas Ingram and John Clay witnesses Enoch Berry , Suilah (her mark) Lanier , Thomas Craft Proved Oct. 25, 1784 p. 409 William Richardson Sr. deed to dau. Sally Owen and her husband Robert p. 410 William Richardson Sr. deed to Jordan Richardson son of his daughter Sally Owen p. 411 William Richardson Sr. deed to son William Richardson Jr. p. 412 William Richardson Sr. deed to daughter Mary Brown and her husband Augustine Brown. p. 412 - 413 Inventory and Appr - John Swanson p. 413 William Robertson ESTATE p. 414 William Robertson estate, executor Littlebury Robinson - this must be a son as the accounts he makes mention "my mother" p. 420 James Howerton will, St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick county Wife Elizabeth sons Thomas Howerton, James, William my two grand children Polly Miller Harvey and Betsey Harvey daughter Mary Howerton brother Heritage Howerton October 1784 p. 422 William Holloway will wife Martha my six living children and Obeds children sons Dan Holloway, Jesse Holloway , son Asa Holloway, son Cailib Holloway p. 428 Shepherd Lanier deceased Oldest son of Sheperd is James Lanier, and Randol Daniel and wife Lucy of Dinwiddie Co. Va. (Lucy Daniel is probably Shepherd Lanier's dau.) deed to John Birdsong p. 428 - 429 will of Hardy (Harey) IVY p. 429 - Will of Silvanus Shelton p. ? Aug. 25, 1784 Joseph Wilks will wife son Burwell Wilks daughter Sarah Wilks son John Wilks son Thomas daughters Betwey and Nancy Wilks his child Minah Wilks his child Turner Wilks wife Henryetta Wilks p. 434 Balaam Jones and John Jones p. 438 Lester Morris oldest son and heir of Richard Morris deceased of Brunswick Co. and Henry Morris, Rebecca Morris, William Morris and Nancy Morris his brothers and sisters 1784 p. 438 - 439 Robert Wright Will p. 440 Agnes Wall to niece Winifred Ledbetter wife of Henry Ledbetter - deed p. 441 - 443 Robert Wright inventory p. 463 William Bass will daughter Alla p. 464 Charles OLDHAM will 1785 wife Sarah sons Tarpley, Charles , Bishop , Richard, George children Mary Ann Oldham, Hannah Oldham, Elizabeth Oldham, Rebeca Oldham p. 474 Joseph Bishop and wife Elizabeth of Brunswick co. Va. deed to BENJAMIN WHITEHEAD of same county p. 475 - 477 Will of James UPCHURCH p. 483? John Lanier will. Jan. 10, 1783 sister Sarah Lanier, brother Burwell p. 485 Thomas STONE and wife Margaret deed to Jesse Stone p. 488 - 491 Inventory and apr of George Walker p. 491 - 492 Inventory and appraisal of Moses Ingram p. 496 Moses Ingram deceased-inventory p. 505 - 506 Will of William White p. 514 Thomas HAYNES purchased land he is selling from John Mosely of Warren County p. 515 Administration of Charrels Carrel deceased