Essex County, Va. Wills - Vol. 16 - Page 149-150; Thomas Brizendine, 1801
Will drawn on 9/2/1801       Will proved 6/21/1802

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The Will of Thomas Brizendine
 
In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BRIZENDINE of the parish of Southfarnham in the county
of Essex, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament 
in manner and form following: to wit
 
First I desire that all my just debts be paid.

Second I lend to my beloved wife during her life or widowhood the whole of my estate both 
real and personal, and after her decease or marriage 

I give all my said estate, both real and personal, to be equally divided among all my 
children; to wit, TAMIZEN, EVAN, SUSANA, TRAVIS, ELIZABETH; which said estate I give to 
my said five children and to their heirs and assigns forever.

Lastly, I do appoint my beloved wife, MARTHA, and my friend JOHN EVANS Executrix and Executor 
to this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills heretofore by me made, 
and declaring this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set 
my hand and seal this second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and one.
 
Signed, sealed, published and declared                        Tho. Brizendine
 by the testator of his last will and testament
in presence of:
 
DIANN X DUNN  (her mark)
WILLIAM WEBB
RANDOLPH BRIZENDINE  (his mark)
 
Submitted by Carol Bush Sikes
csikes@montana.com