LUNENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WILL BOOK 2 ************************************************************************ 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 *********************************************************************** Page 1 Nance, John 2-28-1761; 7-6-1762; W.B. 2/1 Mentions: Sons: John Nance, Thomas Nance, Richard Nance, William Nance, Frederick Nance Daughters: Elizabeth Nance, Molly Nance, Jane Nance, Phebe Nance, Susannah Nance Executor: Thomas Nance (son) Witnesses: George Walton, Esekiah [sic] Jackson, Benj. Ship. Page 3 Edmundson, Thomas 5-1-1755; 8-5-1760; W.B. 2/3 Mentions: Wife: Gressil Edmundson Son: Benjamin Edmundson Sons: Doesn't mention their names Daughters: Doesn't mention their names Executors: Gressil Emundson [sic] (wife), Raldal Bracy Witnesses: Bryant (his X mark) Cradle, Peter (his X mark) Parrish, Thomas T. (his X mark) Addams. Page 5 Bartley, James 5-13-1761; 6-1-1762; Mentions: Wife: Joan Bartley Daughter: Ginney Bartley Bartley Grayer (relationship not stated) Executrix: Jean [sic] Bartley (wife) Witnesses: Phil Russell, Drewry Moore, John Calliham. Submitted by Thomas W. Duda ---------------- Page 7 Cunninham, Andrew 9-23-1760; 5-5-1761; W.B. 2/7 Mentions: Wife: Jean Cunningham Daughters: Mary George (oldest daughter), Joan Cunningham, Elizabeth Cunningham Granddaughter: Mary George Executors: James McMahon, John Cunningham (of Prince Edward Co.) Witnesses: Matthew Cunningham, James Dougherty, William Cunningham. Page 8 Green, Henry 2-23-1761; 5-5-1761; W.B. 2/8 Mentions: Sister: Darcus Jackson Relationship of following not stated: John Owen (son of Joseph Owen), Henry Jackson (son of William Jackson) Wife: Doesn't mention her name Executors: William Sizemore, John Green Witnesses: George Moore, Stephen Green, Frederick Green. Page 9 Palmer, Parmenius 8-24-1761; 10-6-1761; W.B. 2/9 Mentions: Wife: Mary Ann Palmer Sons: Joshua Palmer, Thomas Palmer, William Palmer Daughters: Martha Palmer, Sarah Palmer, Winifred Palmer Executors: Mary Ann Palmer (wife), William Palmer (brother), William Palmer (son) Witnesses: Christopher Hudson, Rebecca Palmer. Page 10 Wiles, Stephen 5-5-1762; 6-1-1762; W.B. 2/10 Mentions: Wife: Mary Wiles Sons: Robert Wiles, Joseph Wiles, Thomas Wiles Executors: Thomas Wilson, Joseph Dupree Witnesses: Neavill Buchanan, Robert Wilkes, Luke Wilkes, Aron [sic] (his X mark) A. Pinson. Page 11 Patterson, Erwin 2-11-1761; 5-5-1761; W.B. 2/11 Mentions: Wife: Elenora Patterson Daughter: Margaret Patterson (land in Augusta Co.) Relationship of following not stated: Erwin Wood (son of John Wood), John Mills, Thomas Rogers, James Patterson Executors: John Mills, Thomas Rogers, James Patterson Witnesses: Nathaniel Patterson, Jane Mills, Mary Mills, John Wood. Page 14 Phillips, John 11-29-1760; 8-4-1761; W.B. 2/14 Mentions: Wife: Mary Phillips Sons: John Phillips, Anthony Phillips, Robert Phillips Daughters: Mary Ann Phillips, Nancy Phillips, Edith Phillips Executor: Edward Waller Witnesses: Thomas Sammons, Anne Waller. Page 15 Bailey, Henry 2-28-1761; 5-5-1761; Mentions: Wife: Avis Bailey Son: William Bailey Children: Doesn't mention their names Executor: William Bailey (son) Witnesses: William Turner, John (his X mark) Wray, Matthew Turner. Submitted by Thomas W. Duda ---------------- Page 16 Wimpie, John 9-24-1761; 7-6-1762; W.B. 2/16 Mentions: Son: John Wimpie, Jr. (deceased) Daughter-in-law: Elinor Wimpie (widow of John Wimpie, Jr.) Grandson: Henry Wimpie (son of John Wimpie, Jr. and Elinor Wimpie) Granddaughter: Elizabeth Wimpie (daughter of John Wimpie, Jr. and Elinor Wimpie) Benjamin Atkins (relationship not stated) Executors: None named Daniel Cargill, John (his X mark) Lucas, Benj. Atkins. Page 17 Mize, James 2-2-1761; 4-7-1761; W.B. 2/17 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Mize Sons: Stephen Mize, William Mize, James Mize Grandsons: Joseph Wright, John Wright, Thomas Wright Executor: Stephen Mize (son) Witnesses: John (his X mark) Wright, William Mize, Thomas (his X mark) Wright, John Hight. Page 19 Foster, George 8-30-1762; 10-5-1762; W.B. 2/19 Mentions: Wife: Mary Foster Sons: John Foster, Josiah Foster Daughter: Sarah Foster Executors: Mary Foster (wife), William Foster, Josiah Foster (brothers) Witnesses: C. Read, Jr., William Hatchett, Jo. Foster. Page 21 Brown, Israel 8-22-1757; 8-5-1760; Mentions: Wife: Anne Brown Sons: Isaac Brown, Jacob Brown, Robert Brown, Stevison Brown, Abraham Brown Daughters: Lucy Crotle, Sarah Brown, Jane Brown, Anne Brown, Amey Brown Executors: Anne Brown (wife), Isaac Brown Witnesses: Barnab Noland, Thomas Trammell. ---------------- Page 28 Johnson, Joseph 1-8-1761; 3-3-1761; W.B. 2/28 Mentions: Wife: Mary Johnson Sons: Mical Johnson, Isaac Johnson, David Johnson, Joseph Johnson Daughters: Sarah Womack, Mary Winningham, Ann Wood, Susannah Hudgins, Elizabeth Johnson, Sisley Johnson, Charlot Johnson Executors: John Brown, Sherwood Walton Witnesses: Isaac Johnson, John Thomason, Anne (her X mark) Brown. Page 146 Medley, Isaac 7-13-1760; 9-7-1762; W.B. 2/146 Mentions: Sons: Joseph Medley, James Medley, Isaac Medly Daughters: Frances Medley, Lucy Medley Wife: Doesn't mention her name Executors: Benjamin Bridgforth, Peter Coke, Drury Moore Witnesses: Daniel Mackee, Benjamin Eddins, Drewry Moor. Page 147 Nichols, William 12-31-1762; 2-10-1763; W.B. 2/147 Mentions: Wife: Mary Nichols Son: William Nichols Daughter: Elenor Hight Executors: John Orr, Jr., William Nichols Witnesses: George Scott, John Orr, Robert (his X mark) Neally. Page 152 John Adkins [born married: Mary ______ died 1763] Lunenburg Co. Virginia Names his Wife, Mary Adkins The children are listed below .... from the Will. Children: 1 Francis "my son Francis Adkins" 2 Edward "my son Edward Adkins" 3 Agnes "my daughter Agnes Adkins" 4 Rachel "my daughter Rachel Adkins" 5 William "my son William Adkins" 6 John (Jr.) "my son John Adkins 7 Mary CREIGHTON "my daughter Mary Creighton" ( Craighton) 8 Benjamin "my son Benjamin Adkins" 9 Thomas Adkins " my beloved son Thomas Adkins" Hugh Creighton and Mary Adkins were married BEFORE 1763)This information is From the Will of John Adkins 10 March 1763 Lunenburg County Virginia The will is in Will book 2 pg.152 submitted by Bev Kendall -------------- Page 157 Logan, David 3-17-1763; 4-14-1763; W.B. 2/157 Mentions: Sons: David Logan, John Logan Daughters: Jean Logan, Edna Moore, Mary Caldwell, Martha Campbell Sons-in-law: George Moore (land in Halifax Co.), August Campbell (land in Halifax Co.) Executors: John Logan, Robert Caldwell Witnesses: John Caldwell, Jr., Wm. Leaton, Richard Dandgan, Dudley Rutledge. Page 166 Mealer, Nichols 8-1-1762; 5-12-1763; W.B. 2/166 Mentions: Wife: Ann Maler [sic] Sons: Peter Mealer, Mathis Mealer, Nicholas Mealer, William Mealer, James Mealer, Thomas Mealer Daughters: Mary Mealer, Elizabeth Mealer Bullenton, Ann Whitle, Sarah Mealer, Judith Mealer Executors: Thomas Anderson, Mathis Mealer (son). Witnesses: William Mealer, Mary (her X mark) Mealer, Eliz (her X mark) Cox. Page 176 Watson, John 3-6-1763; 8-11-1763; W.B. 2/176 Mentions: Wife: Doesn't mention her name Sons: William Watson, John Watson, Burwell Watson, Henry Watson, Isaac Watson, Jacob Watson Son-in-law: William Poole Executors: Wife, Henry Watson (son) Witnesses: John Lett (his X mark) Cook, Reuben (his X mark) Cook, James Lett, Reuben Vaughan. Page 179 Glenn, Tyre 7-2-1763; 9-8-1763; W.B. 2/179 Mentions: Wife: Mary Glenn Sons: Jeremiah Glenn, John Glenn, William Glenn Daughters: Anne Glenn, Sarah Glenn Executor: Jeremiah Glenn Witnesses: David Hopkins, Henry Blagrove, John Cook. Page 184 Campbell, Matthew 9-10-1763; 10-10-1763; W.B. 2/184 Mentions: Son: John Campbell Daughter: Sallie Campbell Executors: William Rutherford, John Holt, Peter Rawlings Witnesses: Wm. Rutherford, Peter Rawlins, John Holt, Peter (his X Mark) MacCown. Chandler, Joseph 3-22-1763; 10-11-1764; W.B. 2/238 Mentions: Wife: Sarah Chandler Sons: William Chandler, Joel Chandler Richard Burns (relationship not stated) Executor: Joel Chandler (son) Witnesses: Guy Smith, Thomas Anderson, Cathrin (her X mark) Rose. Page 189 Henderson, Joseph 3-25-1763; 11-10-1763; W.B. 2/189 Mentions: Wife: Esther Henderson Sons: James Henderson, Robert Henderson, John Henderson, Joseph Henderson, Samuel Henderson, Abraham Henderson Daughter: Mary Henderson Executrix: Esther Henderson (wife) Witnesses: Robt. Erwin, Martha Boyd. Page 216 Lunderman, Abraham 2-1-1764; 4-12-1764; W.B. 2/216 Mentions: Wife: Jane Lunderman Executors: Jane Lunderman (wife), Joel Townes, David Gwinn Witnesses: John Cook, Matthew (his X mark) Roberson, Nancy (her X mark) Roberson. Page 223 Lunday, Richard - -1764; - -1764; W.B. 2/223 Mentions: Relationship of following not stated: Joseph Smiths' children of Sussex Co., Ann Russell's children of Lunenburg Co. Executor: Merritt Bland Witnesses: Sarah (her X mark) Bland, Ann (her X mark) Russell. Page 232 Cox, John, The Elder 7-15-1764; 9-13-1764; W.B. 2/232 Mentions: Wife: Mary Cox Sons: John Cox, Frederick Cox, Bartley Cox Daughters: Anne Ship (and her daughter, Nancy Ship), Delita Chandler (and her two children, Rebekah and Keziah Chandler), Mary Smithson (and her daughter Keziah Smithson), Edith Minor (and her daughter Letitia ? Minor), Talletha (Talitha) Cox Granddaughters: Mary Cox (daughter of John Cox), Franky Coleman Cox (daughter of Frederick Cox) Executors: Mary Cox (wife), John Cox (son) Witnesses: Benjamin Clark, William Naish, Thomas Taylor, Benj. Whitehead, Jr. PAGE 232 Will of John Cox the elder, July 15, 1764 I lend unto beloved Wife during her natural life or Widowhood Eight Negroes (to wit) Aaron Judy, Peter, Beek, Sharper, Absalam, Amy & Fanny, at her Decease or Marriage, all the movables of the Estate to be left at the discretion of my Son John Cox to be divided & distributed as he thinks proper amongst and between him this said John Cox & my Living Issue. To Daughter Anne Ship a Negro Boy Named George, which she has now in her Possession to the said Anne Ship & her Heirs for ever also a Negro boy named Isaac. To Son John Cox a Negro Wench named Frank. To Daughter Mary Smithson a Negro Girl named Lucy. To Keziah Smithson Daughter of the said Mary one Negro Boy named Aaron. To Daughter Edith Minor a Negro Boy named James. To Lititia Minor Daughter to this Edith a Negro Child named Beck. To Daughter Tabitha (Talitha?) Cox a Negro Girl named Jenny & a Negro boy named Andrew. To Son Frederick Cox a Negro Man named Matt & a Negro Boy named Harry during his natural life & then to return to his Heirs. To Franky Coleman Cox Daughter of the said Frederick, a negroe boy named Peter. To Son Bartley Cox, after the Decease or Marriage of my Wife Mary Cox aforesaid also three Negroes (to wit) Venture, Betty & Bob. To Grand Daughter Mary Cox Daughter of John Cox a Negro Boy named Terry. Probated September 13, 1764 Page 233 Lewis, James 5-5-1764; 9-13-1764; W.B. 2/233 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Lewis Sons: James Lewis, John Lewis, Charlie Lewis Daughters: Catherine Lewis, Mary Lewis Brother: Howard Lewis Executors: Elizabeth Lewis (wife), Howard Lewis, Robert Lewis (brothers) Witnesses: Edmund Taylor, Robert Lewis, Jr., Ann Taylor, Charles Kennon. Page 235 Parrish, Charles 2-20-1764; 10-11-1764; W.B. 2/235 Mentions: Sons: Charles Parrish, David Parrish, Robert Parrish, Jowell Parrish Daughters: Hannah Parrish, Millipple Parrish, Mary Parrish Patillo, Lucy Parrish Executors: John Parrish, Charles Parrish (sons), Millipple Parrish (daughter) Witnesses: John Hubband, John Hammack, John (his X mark) Gun, Chas. Hamlin, Jr. Page 239 Roberson, John 9-4-1764; 11-8-1764; W.B. 2/239 Mentions: Wife: Sarah Roberson Son: John Roberson Executor: Edward Lewis Witnesses: Bazwell Waggstaff, John Maynard, Mat'w. Turner. Page 246 Dyer, Robert Henry 11-22-1764; 3-14-1765; W.B. 2/246 Mentions: Son-in-law: George Phillips Daughter: Susannah Phillip [sic] Grandsons: Robert Phillips, John Phillips, Dyer Phillips Granddaughters: Mary Phillips (sister of Robert and John Phillips), Mary Dyer (daughter of son Robert Dyer), Martha Dyer (daughter of son Robert Dyer) Executors: George Phillips, Reps Jones Witnesses: Sam'l Meanley, William Rhodes, James Amoss. Page 248 Phillips, Priscilla 7-23-1764; 3-14-1765; W.B. 2/248 Mentions: Sons: John Phillips, Micaja Phillips Daughter: Suckey Barnes Phillips Executor: John Phillips (son) Witnesses: Lad'k. Farmer, Benajah Thompson, JohnMoore, Jr., Edward (his X mark) Shephard. Page 261 Owen, Walter 1-7-1765; 7-11-1765; W.B. 2/261 Mentions: Wife: Joyce Owen Sons: Barnett Owen, William Owen, David Owen, Joseph Owen Executor: Barnett Owen (son) Witnesses: Lyddal Bacon, Young Stokes. Page 302 Huse, Anthony (or Anthony Hughes) 4-24-1760; 10-13-1763; W.B. 2/302 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Huse Daughter: Mary Chamberlin (wife of William Chamberlin) Granddaughters: Sarah Huse Chamberlin, Elizabeth Felps, Susannah Chamberlin Grandsons: Thomas Chamberlin, William Chamberlin Executrix: Elizabeth Huse (wife) Witnesses: Christopher Hudson, Antony [sic] (his X mark) Kitchen, Mary (her X mark) Kitchen. Page 307 Williams, John 6-1-1767; 6-11-1767; W.B. 2/307 Mentions: Wife: Hannah Williams Brother: Reuben Williams Executors: Hannah Williams (wife), Reuben Williams (brother), James Johnson Witnesses: James Pulliam, William Murrell, William Cole. Page 313 Hanks, Abraham (of Rauleigh Parrish, Amelia County) 9-15-1764; 10-8-1767; W.B. 2/313 Mentions: Wife: Lucy Hanks (land in Amelia Co.) Sons: John Hanks, William Hanks Executor: Lucy Hanks (wife), William Hanks (son). Page 322 Cooper, John 2-7-1767; 4-14-1768; W.B. 2/322 Mentions: Wife: Lucretia Cooper Son: Charles Cooper Executors: Frances Cooper, William Cooper (sons) Witnesses: John Williams, Peter (his X mark) Andras, Abraham (his X mark) Andrews. Page 326 Winn, John 3-28-1768; 5-12-1768; W.B. 2/326 Mentions: Wife: Susanna Winn Son: Harrison Winn Daughter: Betty Winn Child: Wife's unborn child Executor: Thomas Winn (father), Joseph Winn Witnesses: Lyddal Bacon, Sarah Winn. Page 339 Green, John 4-28-1768; 11-10-1768; W.B. 2/339 Mentions: Wife: Jane Green Sons: James Green, Thomas Green, William Green Daughters: Jane Green, Anne Green, Peggy Green, Sarah Green, Alse Green, Mary Callaham, Elizabeth Gee John Richey (relationship not stated) Executrix: Jane Green (wife) Witnesses: William Johnson, John Chambles, Joseph J. (his X mark) Dunman. Page 347 Williams, Richard 10-1-1769; 5-10-1770; W.B. 2/347 Mentions: Wife: Agnes Williams Sons: Nicholas Williams, Eldred Williams, William Williams, Daniel Williams Daughters: Ann Hardy (wife of John Hardy), Lucy Williams, Susannah Williams, Patience Williams, Martha Williams, Mary Williams Executors: Nicholas Williams, John Hardy Witnesses: Thomas Edwards, Zachariah Davis, Lazarus Williams, Ben Williams. Page 359 Mize, James 4-7-1770; 12-13-1770; W.B. 2/359 Mentions: Wife: Mary Mize Sons: John Mize, James Mize Executors: Mary Mize (wife), John Mize (son) Witnesses: Wm. Bailey, Thomas Jarrott, John Rhodes. Page 362 Stokes, Young 8-23-1769; 12-13-1770; W.B. 2/362 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Stokes Sons: Henry Stokes, Sylvanus Stokes (Silvonus Stokes), Allen Stokes, William Stokes Son-in-law: Henry Blagrave* Daughters: Susannah Christopher, Mary Ann Neal, Lucy Anderson, Cecilia Stokes, Elizabeth Blagrave Executors: William Stokes, Henry Stokes (sons) Witnesses: Lyddal Bacon, John Davis * "Henry Blagrave, the husband of my daughter Elizabeth Blagrave". Page 376 Blaxton, John (Blackston?) 10-14-1769; 3-18-1770; Mentions: Wife: Sarah Blaxton Daughters: Diana Blaxton, Sarah Blaxton, Elizabeth Blaxton, Mary Blaxton, Susannah Blaxton Executor: Thomas Tabb Witnesses: Thomas Tabb, Martha Tabb, Sarah (her X mark) Wood. -------------- Page 384 - 386 Knight, John 9-7-1771; 3-12-1772; W.B. 2/384-6 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Knight Sons: Joseph Knight, Peter Knight, William Knight, John Knight, Jonathan Knight, Charles Knight, Woodson Knight Daughters: Rachel Knight, Elizabeth Knight, Judith Bagley, Mary Lee Granddaughter: Lucy Cook Executors: Joseph Knight, Charles Knight, Peter Knight Witnesses: Miller Woodson, Thomas Jeffress, Francis (his X mark) Amos. Page 397 Panky, Dorothy (of Cumberland Co.) 10-15-1772; 11-12-1772; W.B. 2/397 Mentions: Relationship of following not stated: Ann Hampton, Sally Panky Executors: John Panky, Stephen Panky Witness: Lyddal Bacon Page 400 Webb, Isaac 12-7-1773; 2-10-1774; W.B. 2/400 Mentions: Brother: John Webb Jean Peachey (daughter of Samuel Peachey) Executor: John Webb (brother) Witnesses: Elisha Estes, Jr., Dan'l. Dejarnett, Thos. Hightower, John Hazlewood. Page 404 Christopher, Jacobus 3-28-1774; 8-11-1774; W.B. 2/404 Mentions: Wife: Susanna Christopher Sister: Susanna Toone Nephew: Jacobus Christopher Nieces: Elizabeth Blagrove, Susanna Christopher Thompson Executors: Susanna Christopher (wife), Henry Stokes Witnesses: John Stokes, Cyrus Minor, Joseph Billups, John Hanes. Page 406 Barringer, Michael 10-25-1754; 9-8-1774; Mentions: Sisters: Sofyer Barringer, Catherine Crooke Executors: Thomas Hawkins, Pinkethman Hawkins, James Coleman Witnesses: William Twitty, Nicholas Major, Mary Chamberlain, Priscilla (her X mark) Citchen. Submitted by Thomas W. Duda -------------- Page 410 Patteson, Jonathan 3-19-1767; 5-12-1774; W.B. 2/410 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Patteson Sons: Richard Patteson, Jonathan Patteson, David Patteson, Charles Patteson, Samuel Patteson Daughters: Francis Patteson, Martha Patteson, Sarah Patteson, Ann Patteson Executors: Elizabeth Patteson (wife), David Patteson, Jonathan Patteson (sons) Witnesses: James New, David (his X mark) Henry Christian. Page 413 Thweatt, Daniel 5- -1773; 3-9-1775; W.B. 2/413 Mentions: Father: Edward Thweatt Sisters: Mary Thweatt, Elizabeth Thweatt, Martha Thweatt, Anny Thweatt, Hannah Thweatt Executors: Edward Thweatt (father), Thomas Thweatt (of Dinwiddie Co.) Witnesses: William Chisolm, Michael Mackie, Susanna (her X mark) Mackay. Page 415 Journey, Cathrine 9-8-1774; 3-9-1775; W.B. 2/415 Mentions: Son: John Journey Daughter: Elizabeth Petty Poole Grandsons: William Journey, Seth Petty Poole Granddaughter: Cathrine Petty Poole Executors: John Journey, Seth Petty Poole (grandson) Witnesses: Richard (his X mark) Crews, Ann (her X mark) Crews, John Stokes. Page 416 Petty Poole, William 9-14-1774; 11-10-1774; W.B. 2/416 Mentions: Wife: Doesn't mention her name Three children: Doesn't mention their names Executor: None Witnesses: Frances (her X mark) Estes, David Burton, Everard Downing. Page 417 Estes, Robert 3-15-1775; 4-13-1775; W.B. 2/417 Mentions: Sons: Robert Estes, Elisha Estes, George Estes, Benjamin Estes, Zachary Estes, Bartlett Estes Son-in-law: Frederick Cox (married daughter Millie Estes) Daughter: Millie Estes Executors: Robert Estes, Elisha Estes (sons) Witnesses: William Gordan, William Grymes, Thomas Tabb. Note: Son Elisha Estes was a Revolutionary War Soldier. Enlisted in ---- Halifax Co., Va. Pensioner from Clarke Co., Ky. There called "Eastis", a common spelling of the name. L.C.B. Page 424 Inventory of the Estate of Peter Couzins dec'd dated 27 April 1775 one negro Sam and Ned negro Cuffy and James negro Jack and Alfred 1 negro woman Hannah 1 boy Charles negro Robert and Judah 1 boy joseph and girl Eva 2 horses-mare and colt 1 cart-wheels 1 shill 1 grin stone 2 beds and furniture 1 frying pan and 2 skillets 6 Rush chairs 2 candlesticks a box of iron and fine toungs 6 glass bottles 1 dozen knifes and forks 2 guns Cooper Tools Reap Hooks Leather Tuggs 26 Head of Cattle 22 Head of Hogs parcle of books 1 linen wheel 2 woolen looms a parcel of pewter Shells of wooden vessels and various items Witness our hands this 27th day april 1775 Sam Garland, Covington Harding, James Benford JUn Transcribed by Linda Cousins Winslager on Feb 8 1998 lwi941@airmail.net ------------------- Page 428 Bacon, Lyddal 7-21-1775; 10-12-1775; W.B. 2/428 Mentions: Wife: Mary Bacon Sons: Langston Bacon, Lyddal Bacon, Richard Bacon, Edmund Parkes Bacon, Drury Bacon Daughters: Elizabeth Gordon, Lucy Allen, Ann Dixon, Sarah Glenn Sons-in-law: William Gordon, Charles Allen, Robert Dixon, John Glenn Executors: Mary Bacon (wife), Langston Bacon (son), sons-on-law: [sic] Robert Dixon, Wm. Gordon, John Glenn Witnesses: David Stokes, Jr., John Stokes, Peter Stokes. Submitted by Thomas W. Duda ------------ Page 436 Williams, John 8-22-1774; 5-9-1776; W.B. 2/436 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Willaims Children: Doesn't mention their names Executor: James Gee, guardian of children Witnesses: Benja. Tomlinson, James Gee, Brigit Gee. Page 438 Claiborne, Richard 2-5-1776; 5-9-1776; W.B. 2/438 Mentions: Sons: John Claiborne, Richard Henry Claiborne, Leonard Claiborne Daughters: Mollie (Mary) Warwick, Ann Dudley Executors: Edward Dudley (of Amelia Co.), William Warwick (of North Carolina) Witnesses: Henry Pamplin, Wm. Claiborne, Elizabeth Pamplin, John Gammows (see 1 Va. Mag. of Hist. and Biog. 321). Page 449 Dawes, James, Sr. 4-1-1776; 2-13-1777; W.B. 2/449 Mentions: Wife: Doesn't mention her name Sons: Joel Dawes, John Dawes, James Dawes Daughter: Elizabeth Eddins Executor: Wife, Joel Dawes (son) Witnesses: William Hardy, Mary Hardy, John Hardy. Page 453 Hudson, Richard 10- -1774; 5-8-1777; W.B. 2/453 Mentions: Wife: Mary Hudson Sons: John Hudson, Charles Hudson, Richard Hudson, James Hudson Executors: Mary Hudson (wife), Charles Hudson (son) Witnesses: Thomas Winn, John Ward, Ward Hudson. Page 455 Staples, Thompson 3-20-1777; 6-11-1777; W.B. 2/455 Mentions: Wife: Judith Staples Sons: William Staples, Thomas Staples, Stephen Staples Daughters: Mary Wilmoth, Elizabeth Malone, Phebe Owen, Judith Malone, Sarah Crafton, Frances Staples Executor: Judith Staples (wife), William Staples, Thomas Staples, Stephen Staples (sons) Witnesses: Christopher Billups, Francis Degraffenreidt, Willie Cowan. Page 456 Cooper, Frances [sic] 7-6-1777; 8-14-1777; W.B. 2/456 Mentions: Wife: Molly Cooper Sons: James Cooper, John Cooper, Sterling Cooper, William Cooper, Elisha Cooper Daughters: Rebecca Cooper, Noomey Cooper Child: Wife's unborn child Executors: John Granger, Phillip Rickers Witnesses: David Garland, David Vandyck, Robert (his X mark) Floyd, William (his X mark) Coopper [sic]. Page 460 Brown, Jacob 9-18-1771; 2-12-1778; Mentions: Wife: Jane Brown Brother: Stephen Brown Israel Brown (son of Isaac Brown) John Goode (son of Aaron Goode) Robert Brown (oldest son of Wm. Brown) Sally Rash (daughter of John Rash) Executor: None named Witnesses: Drewry Moore, Isaac Brown, Stephen May. Page 461 Robertson, Frances [sic] 1-23-1778; 3-12-1778; W.B. 2/461 Mentions: Wife: Lucretia Robertson Son: William Robertson Daughter: Mary Robertson Executors: Col. Thomas Tabb, George Robertson (of Chesterfield Co.) Witnesses: Thomas Townes, Susanna Maury, Elizabeth Townes, Abram Maury. Page 465 Crymes, William 1-27-1778; 5-14-1778; W.B. 2/465 Mentions: Wife: Keziah Crymes Sons: John Crymes, Leonard Crymes Daughter: Nancy Crymes Executors: Thomas Crymes, William Dozier Witnesses: John Clark, Mary (her X mark) Bufand. Page 465 - 466 Jones, Reps. 4-12-1773; 5-14-1778; W.B. 2/465-6 Mentions: Wife: Lucrecary [sic] Jones Sons: Reps Jones, Robert Jones, Drury Jones, William Jones, Thomas Jones, Stephen Jones Daughters: Lucrecary Jones, Mary Anna Jones, Martha Jones Executors: Robert Jones, Drury Jones, Robert Chappell Witnesses: John Warrand, John Cross, Jno. Graham. Page 466 Daws, Joel 4-20-1778; 5-14-1778; W.B. 2/466 Mentions: Wife: Doesn't mention her name Son: John William Daws Executor: James Buford, Jr. Witnesses: William Hardy, William Chambers, Drury Moore. Page 471 Neblett, Frances 8-27-1777; 6-11-1778; W.B. 2/471 Mentions: Wife: Elizabeth Neblett Sons: William Neblett, Sterling Neblett, John Neblett Daughters: Elizabeth Orgain, Sally Allen (wife of Turner Allen), Lucy Neblett Executors: William Neblett, Sterling Neblett (sons) Witnesses: Philip Ricks, Athan (his X mark) Elmore, James (his X mark) Bishop.