Will of William E. Hughett, 1834 - Floyd County, Virginia

In the name of God amen I William Hughett of the County of Floyd and the
State of Virginia being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory and
calling to mind the mortality of my body, do make and ordain this my last
will and testament as touching my worldly estate where with it hath pleased
God to bless me in this life.  I desire first that all my just debts should
be paid then I desire that my beloved wife Elizabeth Hughett should keep and
enjoy all the land I now possess together with all my household and kitchen
furniture of every description, all my plantation utensils, all livestock of
every description, also one Negro woman Nellie, to keep and use or dispose
of as she may think most advisable.  Then at her death I desire that Mary
Bond shall have ten acres of land taking the buildings, the apple orchard
and meadow, also one feather bed-stead and furniture to keep and enjoy
during her life and at her death I give end bequeath the above named ten
acres of land to my son John Hughett and his heirs forever.  I also give to
my daughter Mary Jeffries one shilling, as her part at present of my estate.
I also give to my son John Hughett one shilling as his part of my estate.  I
also give to the heirs of my daughter Alcy Goad, deceased, one shilling as
their part of my estate.  I also give to my son William Hughett one shilling
as his part of my estate.  I also give to my daughter Sally Prater one
shilling as her part of my estate.  I also give to my daughter Elizabeth
Nester one shilling as her part of my estate at present and at the death of
my wife Elizabeth Hughett all my land estate except the exception above made
to Mary Bond and then to my son John Hughett.  Also as above all the residue
of land to my son John Hughett and his heirs forever and at my wife
Elizabeth Hughett's decease I give and bequeath all the property that there
may be left by her to my three daughters Mary Jeffries, Sally Prater, and
Elizabeth Nester and their heirs forever and for the purpose of carrying
this my last will act ____    ____  into effect.  I nominate and appoint my
son John Hughett as my lawful executor.   In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this the 9th day of January 1834.

In presence of:

William Hughett
(his mark)

Solomon Slusher
Peter Slusher
W. Thompson
W. M. Quesenberry

Floyd May Court 1837

This last will and testament of William Hughett, deceased, was proved in
court by the oath of Peter Slusher and William Thompson two of the witnesses
thereto and ordered to be reviewed.

W. Goodson


Submitted by Brian Bivona <bbivona@wans.net>

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