Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Wills 
     David CARR, will, 1822 


In the name of God Amen  I David Carr of the county of Isle of Wight and State 
of Virginia being weak in body at present but of sound mind and memory, thanks 
be to God for the same and calling to mind the mortality of my body and 
knowing it is appointed for all men once to die I do make and ordain this my 
last Will and Testament, Vizt: first of all I desire that all my lawful debts 
and funeral charges to be paid and discharged ~ 
Item  I lend the use of all my land and plantation  also the remainder of my 
estate to my beloved Wife Amy Carr during her single to raise and support my 
Children on, but if she should Marry then I desire that my Wife Amy Carr to 
draw one third part of my estate both real and personal ~ then the remainder 
of my estate both real and personal to be equally divided between my six 
Children namely, Solomon Carr, Hardy Carr, Elizabeth Carr, Mary Carr, David 
Carr, Jonathan Carr  to them and their heirs forever ~ 
Lastly  I do nominate and appoint my brother Nathan Carr my whole and Sole 
executor of this my last Will & Testament revoking all other Wills heretofore 
made by me void ~ 
Given under my hand & Seal this 25th day of August 1822 ~ 
Signed Sealed and pronounced} 
In Presence of us           }                                 his 
Jones Griffin                                          David  X  Carr 
Nathan Johnson                                              mark 
Parker Beal 
      his 
John  X  Carr 
     mark 
               At a Court held for Isle of Wight County 
               the 2.nd day of December 1822 ~ 
The last Will and Testament of David Carr was presented in Court by Nathan 
Carr the executor therein named, and the same being proved by the oaths of 
Jones Griffin. Nathan Johnson and Parker Beal three of the witnesses thereto 
and ordered to be recorded.  And on the motion of the said executor who made 
oath thereto according to law, and together with Parker Beal entered into and 
acknowledged their bond in the Penalty of one thousand dollars with condition 
as the law directs, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat thereof 
in due form of law ~ 
                                                       Teste  : 
                                                            Nath:l YOUNG  Cl: 

[BEAL, BEALE, CARR, GRIFFIN, JOHNSON]

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