File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Angus Robinson USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. WILL OF MARTIN ELAM Henrico Co., Virginia dtd. 7 March 1695 Wills - 1654-1737 Will has been shortened: To my son Martin Elam all land in Bermudy Hundred and privilege to get timber and fueling at flintons, a silver tankard, a great chest that was my uncle's, etc. To son John Elam land at Flintons on both sides of the slash and 500 acres at Proctors joining Fowler's line and various items. All the rest of land at Proctors to be equally divided between my three daughters. To daughter Mary, various silver and items. To daughter Frances, silver cup on old Martin's mark and 4 silver spoons, four of them on old Martin's mark, a great brass kettle that was my uncle's, etc. To daughter Martha a bed, etc. Servants to be equally divided among wife and children when children marry or come of age. My two sons to have benefit of own labor at age 17. All the rest to loving wife and she to be sole executrix. Witnesses: Marin Elam John Worsham Joseph Royal Richard Ligon Will probated 20 November 1695. Will of Gilbert Elam Henrico County, Virginia dtd. 18 Sept. 1697 First portion of will missing: To son Gilbert Elam part of plantation whereon I live, land marked and laid out by Robert Hancock and William Clark. To son William Elam land on North side of Falling Creek except 50 acres to son Robert Elam and 50 acres more to son Gilbert Elam. To daughter Mary Elam largest gold ring and silver bodkin. To daughter Ann Elam other gold ring and silver bodkin. To daughter Martha Elam, items. To daughter Sarah Elam, items. To daughter Elizabeth Elam, items. To daughter Obedience, 1 new pewter dish and 1 sow. To son Robert Elam my large Bible when of lawful age. To son Gilbert Elam silver spoon marked with his name To sons Gilbert and Robert to be of age at 17. To son William Elam a musket at my house. To son Robert Elam to live with my father-in-law Edward Hatcher. Gilbert Elam to tarry with his God Father William Hatcher until he is 17. Wife Mary Elam to be executrix. Witesses: Edward Ward Gilbert Elam William Hatcher Charles Roberts Will probated 5 December 1697