Will of John Scott, 1868 In the name of God, Amen, I John Scott of the County of Patrick and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory but knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do make and publish this my last will and testament. First, I give my body to the earth from whence it cometh and my soul I offer to God, who gave it, hoping that he in mercy may receive it. Second, I desire that my funeral expenses be paid by my executors herein after named and that they pay all my just debts. Third, I give to my loving wife Letha Scott all of my land commencing at a white oak on the west side of my track of land near a small branch (known as Grayson Wamhofs's corner trees), and running down said branch to where it intersects a large branch that runs by my spring, then it runs down the same to where it empties into the creek, thence the same course continues to my line where Alexander Chappell's land adjoins my line, then following my line to Thomas Scott's line, with his line to Jesse N. Hiatt's line, thence my line to the beginning to include my buildings, orchards. Fourth, I give my daughter Emeline Hiatt one bed. Fifth, I give my son Thomas Scott my yoke of oxen and cart. Sixth, I give my wife Letha Scott all the rest of my household and kitchen furniture not heretofore disposed of, my grey mare, three heads of cattle, she to select, and all of my sheep and hogs. Seventh, I give and bequeath unto my wife Letha Scott and my son Thomas Scott my mill with five acres of land to be laid off in a convenient body around said mill and to adjoin the land herein before given to my wife, and desire that they shall enjoy it equally. Eighth, I give and bequeath to Martha Eliza Chappell (wife of Alexander Chappell) and her heirs that portion of my land commencing at a maple in Alexander Chappell's line on top of the ridge, thence running a straight line down a ridge to a chestnut stump near the creek below my old orchard, said stump being a corner in one of my tracts of land, thence down the creek with Cloud's line to a branch, thence up the said branch to where A. Chappell's line comes, thence with his line to the beginning. Ninth, my will is that my children have all the balance of my land and all other property which I have not heretofore disposed of, and that they divide equally among themselves, but if they cannot make a satisfactory division, then my will is that executors sell the same on such terms as they may think best and divide the proceeds equally between all my children. I hereby appoint my son and Robert M. Clark, my son Thomas Scott, my executors to this my last will and testament. And I do hereby revoke and make void all former and other will and wills by me at any time or times heretofore made, and do hereby declare these presents to be and contain my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said testator John Scott have to this my said last will written on one sheet of paper, set my hand and seal this 18th day of September 1868. The word heirs interlined on 2nd page 2 lines from bottom before signed. John Scott Seal Signed, sealed, published and declared by this testator John Scott as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence of his signature at his request and in the presence of each other have herein subscribed our names as witnesses. John C. Clark Charles T. Martin -------------------------------- In Patrick County Court September Term 1875 The last will and testament of John Scott deceased was presented in Court, proven by the oath of C. T. Martin, one of the subscribing witnesses and continued for further proof, and at the October Term, 1875, was further and fully proven by the oath of John C. Clark, the other subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded. A Copy Teste L. G. Rucker, Clerk Contributed by William E. Harrold, ggg-grandson of John Scott, Sealighter@aol.com **************************************************************** USGENWEB 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. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************