Cumberland County, Virginia, Wills: John Merryman, 

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John Merryman (son of Thomas) * Will * 3 April 1785 
Cumberland County Will Book 2
note:This John is a nephew of John Merryman, Jr.

In the name of God Amen, I John Merryman, being in a very low state of health
but of perfect memory do make my last will and testament in manner
ÉÉÉ..following.
First I commend my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth from
whence it came to be buried in a Christian like manner.

Item. I give to my loving wife Mary Merryman Simon, Sissey during her natural
life and after her death to be equally divided between my two sons hereafter
mentioned.

Item. I give my  son Thomas Merryman  Bob, Charity and Anthony.

Item. I give my son Ralph Merryman  George, Nanny, Sally and Luck.

Item. It is my desire that  Joe and David be sold to pay my creditors.

Item. It is my will and desire that the legacy left to my wife Mary Merryman
(from?)father Ralph Flippen  be equally divided between sons Thomas and Ralph
after Martha FlippenÕs death.

Item.  It is my will and desire that all money owing ? to my estate after my
just debts are paid if there be any money left to be put to É?... and to be
equally divided between my two sons Thomas and Ralph Merryman.

Item. It is my desire that my loving wife Mary Merryman be an executrix with
my friend John Flippin and William Cunningham, Executors.  Signed and
acknowledged this twenty-third day of  April one thousand seven hundred and
eighty five. 
							John Merryman