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Contributor: Shirley Houk ----------------------------------------------- In the name of God amen, I Holoway Coffey, of the County of Nelson in the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory and being admonished of the uncertainty of this mortal life, do make ordain and publish this as my last will and testament, made by me in manner and form as follows. First, after paying my debts and burial expenses, I will and bequeath to my son Alexander Coffey, thirty acres of land to be taken from the "Entry tract" to adjoin and run parallel with the North fork of Tye River. Second, I will and bequeath to Joseph R. and Margaret Coffey, Thirty seven and one half acres of land called the "Meeks tract" provided they pay to my executor one dollar and fifty cents per acre to be retained as legal interest in his hands to be paid by him to my wife Virginia Coffey as she may need it in raising my minor children the said Joseph R. and Margaret Coffey is to have three equal annual payments from this day. Third, I will and bequeath to my minor children, four in number at present and one which may be born hereafter, all the remaining portion of my property, Real and personal, to be left in the care of my wife Virginia Coffey, to be used by her for the benefit of the above named children until they become of full age, then to be equally divided between the above named children. Fourth, I will and bequeath that my executor pay one dollar to each of my children that have not heretofore been named in this will out of any money that my come into his hands. Fifth, I will and bequeath that Robert H. Allen be and he is hereby appointed as my executor. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this the twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord 1878. Holoway Coffey (Seal) Attested by Robert H. Allen (X) William Coffey (X) At a County Court begun and held for Nelson County at the Courthouse thereof on Monday June 24th 1878. The last Will and testament of Holoway Coffey dec’d was this day produced into Court and partly proven by the oath of Robert H. Allen one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, ordered to lie for further proof. Teste: W. M.Hill, Clerk At a County Court begun and held for Nelson County at the Courthouse thereof on Monday July 22nd 1878. The last will and testament of Holoway Coffey dec’d was this day again produced into Court, and fully proven by the oath of William Coffey the other subscribing witness thereto, and was thereupon ordered to be recorded, as the last will and testament of Holoway Coffey dec’d. Teste: W. M. Hill, Clerk Page 246 Will: NANCY R. COFFEY (wife of Peter C. Coffey) Source: Nelson Co., VA Will Book N, Page 246. Contributor: Wayne Coffey -------------------------------------------------- I Nancy R. Coffey, wife of Peter C. Coffey, being of disposing mind and memory, do make, ordain, and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all previous wills, testaments and codicils of every description whatsoever. I leave to my Executor, named in this will, all of my personal and real property upon the following trusts and for no other purpose whatsoever, namely - 1st. I direct that my Executor - (with the exception of a good bed and bedding, and a horse known as "the Blue Horse" and called "Barny," the title to both of which I desire that shall be held in trust, but the possession of which I desire to be turned over to my husband Peter C. Coffey) sell all of my personal property, and at this discretion as to suitable time. My whole real estate paying first all just debts that may be justly chargeable against me or my estate. 2nd. Out of the proceeds of the sale of my property, I direct that my Executor apply such amount to the comfortable support of my husband Peter C. Coffey as the court may deem sufficient. The remainder to be invested by my said Executor in Richmond City Bonds. The interest as well as the principal under the guidance of the court to be subjected to the support and suitable maintenance of my said husband as far as _____ - the remainder to continue in trust. 3rd. If not inconsistent with the above support of my husband after all debts above indicated are paid, I direct that my Executor pay as soon as practical after my death to my faithful servants Elizabeth Brown the sum of twenty dollars, and to William Monroe fifteen dollars current money of the United States, and in any court. I direct that my said Executor shall each ____ charge against my estate the sum of twenty dollars for the said Elizabeth Brown and fifteen dollars for the said William, the said annual charges to continue at interest against the trust fund, and at the death of the said Peter C. Coffey, my husband, the said charges annually made with accumulated interest to be paid over in fee ____ple to the said Elizabeth Brown, and the said William Monroe respectively or to their heirs. 4th. All the rest and residue of my property thus placed in trust, that may be remaining at the death of the aforesaid Peter C. Coffey and after the above requirements are complied with, and the funeral expenses of Peter C. Coffey are paid out of the same, I direct my Executor to convey by proper instrument of writing to such officer, officers, trustee, or trustees, as may be designated by the authorities of the "Church House" of the City of Richmond Virginia (an organization, institution __ _____ recently established by the Protestant Episcopal Church or portion of such community in the city of Richmond Virginia) as proper to receive the same, to the end that the aforesaid remainder of the trust from my estate may continue forever as an interest bearing fund and in trust for the benefit of the said "Church House" aforesaid. 5th. I hereby appoint James L. Hubard of the County of Nelson Virginia my executor and request that he execute the trusts of this will. 6th. This will has been written at my usual place of residence in the County of Nelson. Witness my hand and seal this twenty third day of January eighteen hundred and seventy seven. Jan 23rd 1877 - Nancy R. Coffey (Seal) This is to certify that the above will was duly acknowledged to us by the Testatrix in accordance with law. We being present at the same time and in the presence of each other. 25th day of January 1877. C. N. Patteson x John H. Hight x In Nelson County Court Jany 22, 1883. This instrument of writing purporting to be the last will & testament of Nancy R. Coffey decd, was this day produced into Court and partly proved by the oath of John H Hight one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be held for further proof - and in Nelson County Court Feby 26th 1883. This instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Nancy R. Coffey, was this day again produced into Court for further proof and was thereupon fully proved by the oath of C. N. Patteson the other subscribing witness thereto, and thereupon ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of said Nancy R. Coffey decd, and on the motion of James L. Hubard the Executor therein named, who made oath as the law directs, entered into bond in the penalty of $4000.00 conditioned according to law, with T. P. Fitzpatrick his security therein, who justified as to his sufficiency, and which said bond being acknowledged by the obligation therein is ordered to be recorded. Certificate is granted the said James L. Hubard for obtaining probate of said will in due form. Teste W. M. Hill, Clk Page 449 The Will of John William Anderson, 1826-1902 Nelson County Courthouse Will Book N, p. 449 I, John W. Anderson of Nelson County, Va, being of sound mind and memory, do declare this to be my last will and testament in manner following: Item 1st: I direct that all my just debts be paid, as soon as practicable, after my decease. Item 2nd: I direct that all my personal property, of whatever description, be sold and the proceeds from such sale be equally divided and given to my six children. Item 3rd: I direct that my executors collect as far as possible, all debts due me, and make an equal division of such funds thus received, and give the same to my six children. Item 4th: In consideration of valuable services rendered me and my family for a long period of time, by my sister in laws Cynthia F. Rodes and Cornelia E. Rodes, I give and devise to them jointly all my real estate with the appertenances thereon, to be used for their comfort and maintenance during their lives. After their death I direct said real estate to be sold, and the proceeds to be equally divided and given to my six children. Item 5th: I select and request that my son Willard O. Anderson to remain with his two aunts and keep the land, in good condition, and retain thereon whatever may be most advantageous to the support of the family. All over a support for his aunts, and after paying necessary expenses, I direct him to retain for his own use. I desire that my two grandsons and granddaughter remain in the family and if from any cause the said Willard O. Anderson should not comply with my request, I then select my grandson J.E. Anderson for the position on the same terms proposed to my son. Item 6th: Should it be necessary at any time to employ someone outside the family to see to the interests of my sisters in law, I direct that my executors do, with their approval, what will be most advantageous to them and see that they are comfortable and well cared for in all respects. Item 7th: I appoint my two sons James T. Anderson and Samuel M. Anderson executors of this my last will. Witness the following signatures and seal this the 9th day of February 1899. John W. Anderson (seal) F. A. Williams P.G. Williams Virginia: In the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Nelson County-- (too difficult to read) Page 475 Will: George G. ALLEN, 1905 Source: Nelson Co., VA Will Book N, Page 475 Contributor: Shirley Houk ---------------------------------------------- In the name of God Amen, I George G. Allen of the County of Nelson and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, doth make this my last Will and testament and in so doing make void all other wills heretofore made. In the first place I commit _ body to the tomb to be buryd at the old South Mountain Cemetery. The nesesary expenses to be paid out of my personal efects. And my Spirit I commit to the God that gave it, trusting in his great mercy. I hereby make the following disposition of all my real and personal property of every kind. In the first place I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane S. Allen, in her own right all my personal property of every kind, to have and to hold to do with the same as she may think best, and none of my heirs or assigns shall molest her in the enjoyment of said right. Furthermore my wife Jane S. Allen is to have full and complete controle of all my real estate with all pertaining thereto during the term of her natural life. And at her death said land is to be sold at public auction and the proceeds of the same be equaly devided among our children as follows, John J. Allen, Nancy A. Hatter, William F. Allen, Catherine G. Clark, M. S. Allen, Henry K. Allen, Dura D. Campbell, Sarah M. Allen, Mary E. Ramsey. And in witness whereoff, I hereunto set my hand and afix my seal this 25th day of May, 1905. G. G. Allen (Seal) Witness Henry R. Fitzgerald H. S. Coffey Virginia: In the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court for Nelson County, June 7, 1906. The last will & testament of Geo. G. Allen of the county, deceased, was produced in said office and fully proved by the oath of H. S. Coffey one of the two subscribing witnesses thereto, who also proved at the same time that the testator subscribed his name to the same in the presence of himself and the other subscribing witness and they attested the same in the presence of the testator & in the presence of each other, and at his request. And was therefore admitted to record. Teste: E. L. Kidd, Clerk