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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *************************************************************************** Last Will and Testament of Mary Tankersley Will Book 2, Page 27 King George County, Virginia Records I Mary Tankersley of the Parish of Hanover in the County of King George Widow being sick and weak but of Senses and Memory as usual, do make this my last will and Testament in manner following. I commend my soul to God the Father of Mercies through Jesus Christ my Saviour and Judge. I give to my son Reubin one Shilling sterling & no more I give to my son George a Negro wench called Milly. I give to my son John a Negro Boy called Ben, and a Negro Girl name Lucy also a new feather bed made up last fall with bolster, Pillows, sheets, blankets & quilt suitable, also half o'dozen flag bottom chairs. I give to my daughter Dorcas a Negro wench call Rachel. I give to my Grand daughter Sarah, the child of my daughter dorcas a Negro Girl named Clary. I give to my daughter Sarah McWilliams the use of a Negro Girl named Nenus till my Grand daughter Meary M Williams [sic] (Mary McWilliams?) is of age or marries. I give the Property of the said Slave Nenus to my said Grand daughter Mary M Williams and she is to take Possession at either of the Periods aforesaid. I give to my daughter Mary Murdock one Shilling & no more. I give to my Grand daughter Sarah Murdock a Negro Girl named Betty. I give to my Grand daughter Jane Murdock a Negro Boy named bob, my Intention is that all the above bequests except that to Sarah M Williams [sic] (Sarah McWilliams?) be forever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand & seale the first day of May 1773. Item I appoint my Sons George and John Executors of this my will. ~ Signed, Sealed Published and} declared in Presence of } Mary (her X mark) Tankersley (Seal) Alexander Rose Charles Burton Note: In transcribing a will, I have opted not to use the abbreviations used in the recorded will either because the abbreviation may not make sense to someone reading my transcription or the abbreviations were superscripted. An example of a superscripted abbreviation would be a letter with either a period or some other letter or symbol beneath the superscript letter, for instance "sd.", the d would be superscript with a period underneath or "Testamt.", the t would be superscript with a period underneath. These two words are "said" and "testament." If I thought the abbreviation would make sense to someone reading my transcription or if I could not translate the abbreviation, then I did the best I could to copy it exactly. Other than translating the abbreviations, I have tried to transcribe the document exactly as recorded. If I could not transcribe it then I placed a (?) to so indicate. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by A. Murdock smalldab@bellsouth.net *************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *************************************************************************** Last Will and Testament of Mary Murdock Will Book 2, Pages 73 - 74 King George County, Virginia Page 73 In the Name of God Amen. I Mary Murdock of the County of King George being sick & weak but of perfect mind & memory thanks be to God for it, I do make constitute and appoint this my last will and Testament as followeth viz...~ Imprimis. I give to my son John Tankersley alias Murdock the one fourth part of all my houshold furniture to him and his Heirs forever; and in case he should die without Heirs Lawfully begotten of his body, then the whole to return and be divided between his brother William and sisters, Sarah and Jane; Imprimas. I give to my Son William Tankersley alias Murdock the fourth part of my houshold furniture to him and his Heirs forever, and in case he should die without heirs Lawfully begotten of his body, then the whole of his part to return & be divided between his brother, John and his sisters, Sarah and Jane. Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah Riding one fourth part of my houshold furniture together with one double riding chair to be reserved and or the value thereof to her child at the death of the said Sarah Riding.~ Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Jane Spencer one fourth part of my houshold furniture and to the heirs of her body Lawfully begotten and for want of such Heirs at her death, then to return to the above mentioned John, William and the child of my Daughter Sarah Riding to be equally divided between them and further I give to my Daughter Jane Spencer one hundred pounds which she is to receive at the hands of my Brother John Tankersley. All the residue of my Estate I leave to be equally divided between John Tankersley alias Murdock and William Tankersley alias Murdock & Sarah Ridings's child. Lastly I appoint my loving brother John Tankersley Exctr of this my Last Will & Testament as Witness my hand & Seal this 5th day of October 1783. Signed & Sealed in the Presence of ~ Peter Jett } her George Marshall Jr. } Mary X Murdock Seal William Marshall } mark Page 74 At a Court held for King George County the 3d day of June 1784. The last Will and Testament of Mary Murdock deceased was Presented into Court by John Tankersley Executor therein named, who made oath thereto & was further proved by the Oaths of Peter Jett, George Marshall Junior & Wm Marshall the witnesses thereto. Certificate is granted him for obtaining Probate thereof in due form, the said Executor first performing what the Law in such cases require.~ Test Jos. Robinson C. Clerk/Court? Note: In transcribing a will, I have opted not to use the abbreviations used in the recorded will either because the abbreviation may not make sense to someone reading my transcription or the abbreviations were superscripted. An example of a superscripted abbreviation would be a letter with either a period or some other letter or symbol beneath the superscript letter, for instance "sd.", the d would be superscript with a period underneath or "Testamt.", the t would be superscript with a period underneath. These two words are "said" and "testament." If I thought the abbreviation would make sense to someone reading my transcription or if I could not translate the abbreviation, then I did the best I could to copy it exactly. Other than translating the abbreviations, I have tried to transcribe the document exactly as recorded. If I could not transcribe it then I placed a (?) to so indicate. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by A. Murdock smalldab@bellsouth.net ************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************** Last Will and Testament of William Riding Will Book 2, Pages 113 - 114 King George County, Virginia Records Page 113 In the name of God amen. Whereas I William Riding of the Parish of Hanover and County of King George intend God willing in a few days to sail for the West Indies (Martinico); from whence perhaps I may never return, I think proper to make my last Will and Testament which I do in the following manner Imprimis. It is my Will and desire that in this my last Will and Testament my Wife, my Daughter Betsy Murdock Riding, & the Child that my wife is now big with, shall inherit equally of what I now possess, of what kind soever. Item. It is my Will and desire that should either my wife or the two children above mentioned die without lawful heirs that then the surviving two shall share equally my whole possession of ev'ry kind. Item, It is my Will and desire, should both of my said children die without lawful heirs, that then my Wife have all my Estate during her natural life, and after her decease and the decease of the two above mentioned children without lawful heirs, that then it is my Will and desire that my Estate be equally divided between the sons then living of Daniel Lovell lawfully begotten in my mother Elizabeth Lovell and further it is my Will and desire that all Debts that may be due or hereafter become due to me when collected shall be equally divided between my two children above mentioned or the survivor of them and in case each of them should die without lawful Issue, that then my wife shall have and enjoy the money arising from my Debts as aforesaid, and dispose of in such manner as she shall think proper and Lastly I constitute and appoint my loving wife Salley Riding whole and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament.~ In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of February in the year of our lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty six.~ Signed, Sealed, and Acknowledged } by the Testator to be his last Will and } Testament in presence of us... } William Riding (Seal) Ben. Johnson, F. Thornton, Wm Marshall George Marshall, (?) Johnson (the ? could be B Jr - it is abbreviated and superscripted) Page 114 At a Court held for King George County The 2nd day of April 1789~ The last Will and Testament of Wm. Riding decd.(as aforegoing) was then presented into Court by Salley Riding** the Executrix therein named, who made Oath thereto according to Law, and being proved by the Oaths of Francis Thornton, and Wm. Marshall two of the witnesses thereto, was Ordered to be Recorded, & at another Court held for the same County the 1st day of October, 1789. On motion of the sd. Executrix hav.g failed to give a Bond with sufficient security as directed by law Benja. Johnson Admin with the sd. Will annexed was granted to him, who after taking the Oath appointed by law entered into Bond with Wm Boon & Lawr. Balthrop his securities in the sum of Two thousand pounds for the faithful admins of sd. Estate Test Lau Berry: Clk **I believe Salley Riding is the daughter of Joseph Murdock and Mary Tankersley Murdock. Mary Murdock in her will dated October 5, 1783 names her daughter, Sarah Riding and her child. Joseph Murdock's will dated October 11, 1769 refers to his daughter, Sally. Note: In transcribing a will, I have opted not to use the abbreviations used in the recorded will either because the abbreviation may not make sense to someone reading my transcription or the abbreviations were superscripted. An example of a superscripted abbreviation would be a letter with either a period or some other letter or symbol beneath the superscript letter, for instance "sd.", the d would be superscript with a period underneath or "Testamt.", the t would be superscript with a period underneath. These two words are "said" and "testament." If I thought the abbreviation would make sense to someone reading my transcription or if I could not translate the abbreviation, then I did the best I could to copy it exactly. Other than translating the abbreviations, I have tried to transcribe the document exactly as recorded. If I could not transcribe it then I placed a (?) to so indicate. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by A. Murdock smalldab@bellsouth.net *************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *************************************************************************** Last Will and Testament of Ann Thornley Will Book 2, Pages 153-154 King George County, Virginia Records Page 153 In the Name of God Amen. I Ann Thornley of King George County being in perfect sense and memory do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament as follows. Item, I do give & bequeath my horse Drednaugh to my son Epaphroditus Thornley to him and his heirs forever ~ Item. I do give and bequeath to Judy Thornley daughter of John Thornley my roan mare and my best side saddle to her and her heirs forever ~ Item. I do give to William Thornley son of Aaron Thornley my young mare to him and his heirs forever ~ Item. I do give and bequeath to my grandson John Thornley son of John Thornley my colt to him and his heirs forever ~ Item. My Will and desire is that all the rest of my stocks of cattle sheep and hogs be sold and the money arising to be equally divided between Epaphroditus Thornley, Judy Thornley daughter of John Thornley & Elizabeth Thornley daughter of Aaron Thornley to them and their heirs forever ~ Item. I do give to Judy Thornley daughter of John Thornley one good feather bed and furniture, chest of drawers and one trunk to her and her heirs forever ~ Item. I do give and bequeath to my sister Sarah Rankins my best Virginia Cloth gound [sic] and petticoat to her and her heirs ~ Item. I do give all my wearing apparel to Margt. Thornley and Catha. Thornley to be equally divided between them to them and their heirs forever ~ Item. My Will and desire is that all the Negroes belonging to the estate John Thornley deced. in my possession be equally divided between Aaron Thornley, John Thornley and Epaphroditus Thornley to them and theirs forever ~ Item. I do give and bequeath to my sons John Thornley and Epaphroditus Thornley all the remainder of my estate, to be equally divided between Page 154 them, to them and their heirs forever ~ Item. I do nominate and appoint my son John Thornley Executor of this my last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twelfth day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety ~ Sign'd, Sealed & Acknowledged this in presence of us... } Ann (her X mark) Thornley (Seal) W. Boon, Kezia (her X mark) Boon William (his X mark) Gregory At a Court held for King George County the 6th day of December 1792 The last Will and Testament of Ann Thornley deceased was presented into Court by John Thornley the Executor therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being further proved by the oaths of William Boon and William Gregory two of the Witnesses thereto subscribed is Ordered to be Recorded ~ and on the motion of the said John Thornley certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, having first performed what the Law in such cases require Copy Teste Lau Berry Clk. Crt Note: In transcribing a will, I have opted not to use the abbreviations used in the recorded will either because the abbreviation may not make sense to someone reading my transcription or the abbreviations were superscripted. An example of a superscripted abbreviation would be a letter with either a period or some other letter or symbol beneath the superscript letter, for instance "sd.", the d would be superscript with a period underneath or "Testamt.", the t would be superscript with a period underneath. These two words are "said" and "testament." If I thought the abbreviation would make sense to someone reading my transcription or if I could not translate the abbreviation, then I did the best I could to copy it exactly. Other than translating the abbreviations, I have tried to transcribe the document exactly as recorded. If I could not transcribe it then I placed a (?) to so indicate. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by A. Murdock smalldab@bellsouth.net *************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *************************************************************************** Last Will and Testament of John Thornley Will Book 2, Pages 269-270 King George County, Virginia Records Page 269 In the name of God amen. I, John Thornley of the County of King George and Parish of Hanover, being weak in body, but of sound Judgment in mind, do make and ordain this my last Will and testament, to wit, I leave to my dearly beloved wife Margt. Thornley the plantation that I now hold, and all the Stock of horses, cattle, sheep & hogs now belonging to said Plantation, with Abraham little Hannah & big Hannah, hous-hold & Kitchen furniture after paying my debts, for and during her natural life. Item, I give to my daughter, Judy Thornley, one Negro boy named Isaac to her and her heirs forever. ~ Page 270 Item. I give to my daughter, Peggy, one Negro boy named George to her, and her heirs, forever. Item, I give to my son John Thornley my Watch and Guns to him and his heirs, forever. And after the death of my Wife, I give my said son John the Plantation that I now hold to him and his heirs forever, the balance of the estate that she leaves, It is my desire should be equally divided amongst my three children, Judy, John, and Peggy Thornley. I leave my brother Aaron Thornley my Executor and my wife Margt. Thornley Executrix to this my last Will and Testament. Witness my hand this 21st day of March 1795. ~ Signed & Acknowledged in presence of } John Thornley Sam. Owens, Jas. Edwards Elizabeth Owens At a Court held for King Geo. County the 7th day of May 1801. The last Will and Testament of John Thornley decd. was then presented into Court by Margaret Thornley the Executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to law & being further proved by the oaths of James Edwards and Elizabeth Owens, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed is admitted to record and on motion of the said Executrix she performing what the law in such cases require certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form ~ Test Lau Berry C. Crt Note: In transcribing a will, I have opted not to use the abbreviations used in the recorded will either because the abbreviation may not make sense to someone reading my transcription or the abbreviations were superscripted. An example of a superscripted abbreviation would be a letter with either a period or some other letter or symbol beneath the superscript letter, for instance "sd.", the d would be superscript with a period underneath or "Testamt.", the t would be superscript with a period underneath. These two words are "said" and "testament." If I thought the abbreviation would make sense to someone reading my transcription or if I could not translate the abbreviation, then I did the best I could to copy it exactly. Other than translating the abbreviations, I have tried to transcribe the document exactly as recorded. If I could not transcribe it then I placed a (?) to so indicate. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by A. Murdock smalldab@bellsouth.net