Cumberland County, Virginia, Wills: John Merryman, 1769

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John Merryman, Jr.  Will  Aug 7, 1769  WB 2

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

Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife (unnamed) a childŐs portion of my
estate during her natural life after all my just debts are paid.

Item. I give and bequesth to my son Allen Murrey all land I have on the north
side of Muddy Creek and a childŐs part of  my personal estate and if any son
should die without heir it is my desire that the land above mentioned may be
equally divided between my daughters.

Item.  I give and bequeath to my daughter Phebe a equal part of my personal
estate.

Item.  I give and bequeath  to my daughter Polly a equal part of my personal
estate.

Item.  It is my desire that all my land on south side of Muddy creek be sold
to satisfy my creditors but in case they will not stay while it is sold and
sell any of my personal estate that the land I have appointed to be sold may be
laid out to best advantage in negroes to be equally divided among my children.
(I know this doesnŐt make sense but itŐs what I see. CB)

Item. It is my desire that my wife be an executrix with my friends Samuel
Powell and John Jefferson executors.  Signed and acknowledged the second day of
August one thousand seven hundred and sixty nine.
							John Merryman Jr.
Signed and acknowledged in presence of
..?  Merryman,  William C Hill
Jos Hicks