Will of Susanna Neal, 1788 - Halifax Co. VA (Submitter note: Wife of (1) Bibby Bush, (2) Stephen Neal) Halifax County, Va. Will Book 2 - 1783-1792 Pages 272, 273 In the Name of God, Amen. I Susanna Neal, being weak in body, but of sound memory, thanks be to Almighty God for the same, do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.....I give and bequeath to my daughter, Barbary, my feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. Also an iron pott and rack, likewise my chest. Item - I give and bequeath to my grandson, Edward Bowmar my black mare, to him and his heirs forever Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter, Betsy Bowmar my pott and bason to her and her heirs forever. Item - I give to my daughter, Barbary all my wearing apparel to distribute among my other daughters as she may see cause. Lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my truly and well beloved friends, John Bowmar, Sr., William Bowmar, Sr. and James Stevens, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of February 1788. Signed, Sealed and Delivered Susanna X Neal in presence of (her Mark) Reubin Bowmar, Fielding Bowmar John Bowmar obtained probate - 5/26/1788 Page 298 - October Court 1788 - Susanna Neal Inventory 1 Bed and Furniture ------------------------ S 5.00 1 Pott Rack------------------------------------- 0.10 0 1 Old Pot...Bason---------------------------- 0. 8 0 2 Old Books - 2 old piggons---------- 0. 8.9 1 Chest------------------------------------------ 10. 0 _________ S 6.11.9 8/8/1788 Submitted by Carol Bush Sikes 5th Great Grand-daughter of Bibby Bush and Susanna Bush Neal. **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************