Chesterfield County, Virginia, Wills:  Will of James Webb - 1850

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Will of James Webb - 1850
(Will Book 19, page 98, Chesterfield Co.VA.)

In the name of God amen, I James Webb being sick in body but of sound
mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and 
testament, revoking all former wills.
First. I do direct that all my property both real and personal be 
exposed to sale by my Executor as soon after my death as she may think
proper.
Second. I do direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be
paid.
Third. I will and direct that my Executrix put one thousand dollars of
the proceeds of the sale of my estate after the debts are paid, in some
good State Stock or saving institution, the interest of which shall be
drawn regularly for the support and education of my children Sarah Jane
Webb, James Henry Webb and John Wesley Webb, and if either of my above
mentioned children should die without issue before they arrive at the
age of twenty one years, I bequeath their portion to the survivors. And
I do direct that my wifes brother William A. Peade(?) shall take 
possession of the thousand dollars to hold for the benefit of my 
children If my wife should ever mary.
Fourth. I do hereby constitute give to my beloved wife Lucinda Caroline
Webb the residue of my estate.
Fifth. I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Lucinda
Caroline Webb Executrix to this my last Will.And having full confidence
in her capacity and discretion I do dispense with her giving security.
Sixth. I do request my Executrix to consult with my friend Benjamin
Lundy in the settlement of my estate and for the trouble he may undergo
I do direct my Executrix to pay to him the sum of Fifty dollars out of
the residuary portion left to her.
Seventh. I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Testamentary Guardian to
my infant children and direct that no security shall be required of
her.
Witness my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of November one thousand
eight hundred and fifty in the County of Chesterfield State of
Virginia.

James webb   (Seal)

Signed sealed acknowledged
and delivered in presence of.
Thomas Dunn
Charles J. Glover
Hannah Cooper


In Chesterfield County Court December the 9th 1850 This last Will and
Testament of James Webb deceased was presented in Court and proven by
the oaths of Thomas Dunn Charles J. Glover and Hannah Cooper 
subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
On motion of Lucinda Caroline Webb executrix therein 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 for
obtaining letters probat of said Will in due form.

Teste   Silas Cheatham   C.

Submitted by R ussell L. L awrence