Chesterfield County, Virginia, Wills:  Will of William Beasley - 1838

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Will of William Beasley - 1838
(Will Book 14, page 211, Chesterfield Co.VA.)

In the name of God amen I William Beasley of Chesterfield County being weak
and sickly in body but of Sound and memory, and calling to mind the
mortality of mankind that is appointed for all ones to die. do ordain
nominate and declare this to be my Last will and testament revoking all
other will made by me.
1st. My will and desire is that my estate be kept together untill the death
of my wife Rhody Beasley and after her decease, I wish to have it equally
divided between six of my children (viz) Edmond, Obedience, Elizabeth, John,
Daniel, Milton, except one feather bed and furniture, which I give to my
Grandaughter Martha Jordan to her and her heirs forever.
And I do nominate and appoint my friend Ric'd. Elam Executor of this my last
will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this 29th day of Dec'r.
1837.
Signed sealed and acknowledged to be my last will and testament.
William(hisXmark)Beasley   (Seal)
John Hill
Fr_. B. Cheatham


In Chesterfield County Court March the 12th 1838. The last will and
testament of William Beasley deceased was proved by the oath of John Hill a
subscribing witness and continued for further proof. And in said Court May
the 14th 1838 the said will was again presented in Court and further proved
by the oath of Francis B. Cheatham a subscribing witness & ordered to be
recorded.
Parke Poindexter   C.C.

Submitted by R ussell L. L awrence