Halifax County, VA - Will of Robert Cobbs, 1821

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Transcribed by Susan Logan, Email (Shlogan@aol.com), from a photocopy of the
original, received from Halifax County Courthouse, Halifax, VA

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Will of Robert Cobbs, born 1750 in Halifax Co, VA, and died Abt. 1823 in
Halifax Co, VA, spouse CATHERINE, married in 1774 in Halifax County, VA.
She was born 1753 in Halifax Co, VA, and died Abt. 1829.
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Will signed August 29, 1821, Robert Cobb, Last Will and Testament, Executor:
Wm Saynor, Approved: 24 Feb 1823
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Will of Robert Cobbs
I, Robert Cobbs of Halifax County and State of Virginia being old and infirm
and consequently weak of body but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God
for the same, do make this my last will and testament in the following
manner, viz, First my will and desire is that all my just debts be
punctually paid by my executor            to be named.  I have heretofore
given to each of my children, namely Ambrose Cobb, Robert Cobb, John Cobb,
Hannah and Sarah Tucker, and Elizabeth Cobb, as much of my Estate as I am
able to give them.  My              estate that may be remaining in my
possession at the time of my death      or my                I give to my
beloved wife Catharine Cobb to dispose of as she thinks             .  I
lend to my wife Catharine during her natural life the tract of land and
plantation whereon I now life and at her death   I give the same to my
daughter Catharine Couneleh   to her and her heirs forever.  My desire is
that my estate may be                      .
Lastly I nominate and appoint my friend William Syanor (Syndor?) Executor of
this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others by me
made.

I have set my hand and seal this 29th day August 1821.

Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of
Benjamin Lax
William Pringle
Robert Cobbs    SL (?)
John
Lax   his mark

At a court held for Halifax County the 26th July 1823
the                          last will and testament of Robert Cobbs
deceased was              by the oaths of these witnesses thereto subscribed
and                to be  recorded.             .

Teste Samuel Williams