Mecklenburg Co., VA Will of Polly Newton 1837/1838

Files of JoLee Spears from Faye Vaughan Ford

In the name of god amen.  I Polly Newton of Mecklenburg County Virginia 
do make my last will and testament:  In the first place I wish my just 
debts to be paid: One debt, one of a bond originally in Capt. Robert 
Williamsons hands which has been lost, the amount of which is not 
mentioned but James Bowen to whom the money is due having agreed to 
take out of my estate after my death 75.00 in full satisfaction of said 
debt.  I hereby direct my executors to pay him that sum. 2ndly I give 
to my grand-daughter Elizabeth Frances Vaughan and daughter of David 
Vaughan one feather bed, bed stead and furniture which stands in the 
last room behind the south door.  3rdly The balance of my estate I wish 
to be divided into three equal parts except a list of articles which I 
shall hereafter dispose of, one part I give to Nancy Bowen the wife of 
James Bowen, one part to Polly Newton, the wife of James Newton the 
other part I give to Daniel Elam in trust for the sole use and benefit 
of my daughter Letty Vaughan, the wife of David Vaughan, as long as she 
may live, and after her death I wish the same equally divided between 
all the children of Letty Vaughan: I also give to the said Daniel Elam 
in trust for the same purpose above stated the following property viz. 
two feather beds, bedsteads and furniture, 3 chairs 1 table, 1 cow, 1 
spinning wheel, 1 pair cords, 1 pail, 1 digger, 1 tub, 6 knives and 
forks, 1 box of earthenware, 1 po(?), 1 oven; 6 chairs being the 
articles bought by me at the sale of David Vaughan property made by 
Anderson Overby Constable some time since, and which are now in Letty 
Vaughan's possession as long as said Letty Vaughan shall live, and at 
her death I desire that the aforesaid property shall be divided equally 
between all the children of Letty Vaughan.
It is further my will that neither of my daughters Letty Vaughan, Nancy 
Bowen and Polly Newton shall be required to account for any 
advancements made them by me in my life time.  In witness wherof I have 
hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day May 1837.

                                         Polly [her mark] Newton

Witness
David Shelton
James [his mark] Newton
Lucinda [her mark] Stewart

At a circuit superior court of law and chancery continued and held for 
Mecklenburg County on the 22nd day of October 1838, The forgoing last 
will and testament of Polly Newton deceased was proved according to law 
by the oaths of David Shelton, James Newton and Lucinda Stewart 
subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded.  And on 
the hon. of Anderson Overby who made oath thereto and together with 
Erasmus Ninnon and Charles Yancy...