BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WILL BOOK 23 Page 171 Be it known to all whom it may concern that I Washington Clary of Brunswick county State of Virginia, being of feeble health but sound in mind, and realizing that life at best is of short duration, do , in the presence of these witnesses, make this my last will and testament to-wit: First, it is my desire and request that all of my just and lawful debts be paid from my estate. After said debts are paid; I give, and in the presence of these witnesses, do bequeath to my wife, Alice E. Clary all of my personal estate, and that half of my real estate on which the dwelling is located to have and to hold forever. The other half of my real estate, I bequeath to my wife Alice E. Clary during her life, and at her death to Maxie Edwards, son of William Edwards. Given under my hand and seal this the 23 day November 1899 his Witnesses Washington X Clary C.H. Harris mark W.J. Carroll Jr. Brunswick County Court, July term 1900 This last Will and Testament of Washington Clary deceased was produced in Court and proved by the oath of W. J. Carroll Jr., one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on motion of Alice E. Clary administration with the will annexed is granted her on the estate of the said Washington Clary decd. and she qualified by taking the oath required by law and entering into and acknowledging a bond in the penalty of $200.00 conditioned as the law directs. Submitted by Jackie Dolby -------------------------------------------------- Page 210 Joseph Clary Will, 1904 I Joseph Clary being of sound and dispossing mind do hereby make this my last will and testament, after burial expenses and all of my just debts are paid I do hereby give to my beloved wife all of my Estate, both real and personal to hold and use as she may see fit and to dispose of at her death as she may think proper. Witness my hand & seal this the 13th day Oct. 1884. Witnesses his R.S. Powell Joseph X Clary J.W. Powell mark Brunswick County Court March term 1904 A writing puporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph Clary deceased was produced in court and proved by the oath of Dr R.S. Powell one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste Edw. R. Turnbull Jr. Clerk Joseph Clary Will Brunswick Co., VA Will book 23 pg 210 Contributed by Jackie Dolby -------------------------------------------------- Page 415 Peter Clary, 1901 I, Peter Clary, of the County of Brunswick, being of sound mind, do make this my last will and testament as follows, to wit: I give to Lillie and Carrie Clary one bed each and direct that the remainder of personal property be equally divided between my two sons Jno. W. and H.C. Clary. I give to my son H. C. Clary all the land on north side of road leading from Valentines Store to my east gate, from gate the line is to turn north a few yards until it strikes the open land on north side of pines, thence west down a bottom until it reaches a point north of the house now occupied by Chas. Smith thence north passing on the east side of lot laid of for Jane Smith to N.T. Clary's land. I give to Jane Smith a lot supposed to contain three acres for a home during her life at her death or if she moves off, this lot is to come back to my estate and be given to my son Jno. W. Clary. The remaining portion of my farm including dwelling etc., I give to my son Jno. W. Clary and hereby appoint him executor of my estate without security, and direct that he make no appraisement or inventory of my estate. Signed as and for my will this the 21st day of February 1901. His Peter X Clary Mark Witnesses A.S. Rawlings W.S. Valentine In the Clerk's office, Brunswick circuit Court, October 30th 1906, This last will and testament of Peter Clary was proved by the oaths of A.S. Rawlings and W.S. Valentine, the subscribing witness therate and admitted to record. Teste: R. Turnbull, Clerk Submitted by -Jackie D olby JADolby@aol.com PETER CLARY, WILL Will Book 23, pg 415, Brunswick Co., VA, Feb. 21, 1901. ---------------------------------------------- Will of J. M. Howell, will book 23, pg 415 This my last Will and Testament. To my God Almighty I give my soul and body. To my four nephews, Charles Bascom, Catherwood Spence, John Herbert and Paul Dillard Howell I give all of my estate having already made provision for James Emmet Howell, the fifth nephew. I hereby appoint Dr. T.J. Taylor as my executor of This my last will and testament. James M. Howell Witnesses: Mrs L. H. Abernathy Mrs. C. S. Deard L. H. Abernathy In Clerk's Office, Brunswick Circuit Court, October 16th 1906. This last Will and testament of J. M. Howell, deceased, was proved by the oaths of Mrs. L.H. Abernathy and L. H. Abernathy, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and admitted to record as the true last will and testament of J. M. Howell, deceased. And on the motion of T. J. Taylor, the executor named in said will, who made oath thereto according to law and together with C has. S. Barrow, as surety, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000.00, conditioned according to law. Certificate is granted the said executor for obtaining a probate of said Will in due form. Teste: Irby Turnbull D. Clerk Submitted by -Jackie D olby JADolby@aol.com ---------------------------------------------- Page 710 Will of Mary E. Woodley I Mary E. Woodley of the County of Brunswick and state of Virginia being of sound mind but feeble health do make this my last will and testament. 1st I give to my beloved husband, Alex Woodley, a life interest in my estate and direct that my son, James Singleton and my grandson Newton Singleton, look after and see that he has a good support. 2nd I give to my Grandson Newton Singleton, ten (10) acres of land where he now lives (to be cut off to best advantage) during his natural life, and at his death to be equally divided between his lawful heirs. 3rd I give to my Granddaughter, Bell Woodley, three (3) acres of land on which she has built a house, during her life, aat her death, I direct that said land shall go to my two great grandchildren Murrel Singleton and Ellis Jones. 4th The balance of my estate, real and personal I give to my son, James Singleton, during his natural life and at his death I direct that all of said Estate be equally divided between his lawful heirs, excluding my grand daughter Bell Woodley. Signed as and for my last will this the 16th day of June 1927. her Mary E. X Woodley Witnesses mark A. S. Rawlings J. W. Rawlings In Clerks Office Brunswick Circuit Court , Mar 26 1923 A writing purporting to be the last will and testamentof Mary E. Woodley deceased was produced in said office and proved by the oaths of A.S. Rawlings and J. W. Rawlings the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of Mary E. Woodlely deceased. Teste: W.E. Elmore Clerk Contributed by Jackie Dolby JADolby@aol.com *************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. 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