Chesterfield County, Virginia, Wills:  Will of John Howlett - 1851

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Will of John Howlett - 1851
(Will Book 19, page 234, Chesterfield Co.VA.)

In the name of God amen I John Howlett of Chesterfield County State of
Virginia do make this my last will and testament (hereby revoking all
other Wills by me heretofore made) in manner and form following.
Having heretofore giving to my two sons Edwin Howlett and James M.
Howlett all the Estate I intend to give them I give and bequeath to the
heirs of the said Edwin Howlett five dollars and to the said James M.
Howlett five dollars.
I give and bequeath specially to my son Thomas Howlett the tract of
land lying on James River known as the old hail(?) place and supposed 
to contain two hundred and sixty two acres more or less likewise the
following slaves to wit Audra(?) Fredrick ____ Rebecca Wilson George
Peter Sarah Abbey Margaret Billy Bob Eliza and Dick and the future
increase of the females two choice mules a horse and waggon one ox cart
and yoke oxen two choice milch cows two beds bed steads and furniture
my farming implements and kitchen furniture.
I give and bequeath specially to John E. Howlett son of F.E. Howlett
Jainey and Hannibald. After the payment of my just debts it is my will
and desire that the balance of my estate both real and personal not
herein before mentioned shall be equally divided among my Grandchildren
William T. Howlett Susan A. Howlett Edwin J. Howlett Sarah A. Hatcher
and John E. Hatcher and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my
son Thomas Howlett and my friend Anderson Edwards and Benjamin Hatcher
Executors of this my last Will and Testament and it is my will and
desire that the Court shall not require any security of my Executors
aforesaid and that no appraisment shall be made of my estate.
Given under my hand and seal this thirtieth day of June eighteen 
hundred and fifty one.

John Howlett   (Seal)

Teste
Benjamin Hatcher
Anderson Edward
_ W.E. Martin


In Chesterfield County Court August the 11th 1851. The last will and
testament of John Howlett deceased was produced in court and proved by
the oaths of Benjamin Hatcher and Anderson Edward subscribing witnesses
thereto, and ordered to be recorded.
On the motion of Thomas Howlett Benjamin Hatcher and Anderson Edward
Executors in said will named who entered into bond without security
(none being required) conditioned as the law directs and took the oath
required by law certificate is granted them for obtaining probat of
said will in due form.

Teste   Silas Cheatham   C.


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