Chesterfield County, Virginia, Wills:  Will of James Bailey - 1762

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Will of James Bailey - 1762
(Will Book 1, page 331, Chesterfield Co.VA.)

In the name of God Amen this sixteenth day of March in the year of our
Lord Christ one thousand seven Hundred and sixty two, I James Baley of
Chesterfield County being sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind and
memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and
form following.
Imprimus. I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Baley one shilling
sterling.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my son James Baley one shilling sterling.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Baley one shilling
sterling.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Mellon one 
shilling sterling.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Daniel one shilling
sterling.
Item. All the Remainder of my Estate after my just Debts are paid and
funeral expences defrayed I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife
Lucy Baley to be by her enjoyed and disposed of as she shall think 
fitt. I also desire that there may be no appraisment nor Inventory 
taken of my Estate vocating making null and void all other and former
Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and year above 
Written.

James(his lB mark)Bailey   (LS)

In presence of-
Stephen Russell
Richard(his l mark)Moore
Jacob _______

Submitted by Russell L. Lawrence
ruslaw@bellatlantic.net
February 2000