Wills: Reverend James Garden, 1772: Prince Edward County, VA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Pamela Paris, I James Garden of P and St Patrick's Parish, sick and weak of body but of perfect memory & Judgement To my wife Sarah - the use of my plantation in Charlotte [County] which I bought of M. Taylor, and that also bought of Vesden adjoining it, and the use of Negroes Sue, Lucy, Julius, Tonney, Lilly, and Pompey, during her natural life. While she is a widow, there will be no division of my estate, with the profits used for her and the children, and in laying up the surplus to pay off the fortunes of my 2 daughters. To my son Alexander - my plantation in Cumberland [County], And also, [slaves] Sam, Will, Charles, Ben, and Jenny. To my son James - my plantation in Charlotte [County] which I bought of John East. Also, [slaves] London, Libby, Tully, Minto, & Julius. To my son John - after his mother's death, Taylor's Plantation (commonly called) with Vooden's annexed to It (as devised above, to his mother during her life). Also [slaves] Nick, Daniel, Toney, Ceeaasar, and Hannah. T my daughter Ann - 300 £, paid when she comes of age or At her marriage. Also girls named Molly & Aggy. I ask my executors to narrowly look into the education of my Sons and daughters, and that the agreement between Mr. Johnston & myself be literally adhered to respecting the education. After death, all my personal estate on the glebe, corn crop, horses, cattle, hogs, & c, are to be sold, And all my household furniture (except the furniture of 3 small roans), with my clock, Beaufat, and bookcase, and the money used to purchase lands and Negros for my children, to be divided equally. If any of my children dies underage, their share to be equally divided among the survivors. As to my library, my will is that none of my books be sold, but kept for a present to be given to that son of mine who inclines to be a minister of the Church of England, to be directed in his studies by the Reverend Mr.. James Craig. Executors: my wife Sarah and my 2 good friends, Revd Mr. James Craig & Mr. Robert Lawson. Signed Oct [blank day], 1772 - J. Garden. Wit - none! Codiicil. I have ordered a Negro fellow named Robin to be sold. I want my executors to use that money to purchase a Negro girl or boy, to be given to my son, Alexander, because I judge his tract of land not so valuable as that of my other sons. Also, the increase of my Negroes devised to my wife during her natural life to be equally divided among my children at her death, and also the profits of my estate. At P Court of Jun 21, 1773, the will and codicil was presented in court by the executors, and proven as follows: Thomas Scott, Peter Johnson, and Paul Carrington Gt & Francis Watkins & Revd James Craig were sworn, and say they Were acquainted with the handwriting of the Reverend James Garden deceased, and that they believe the writing is that of the deceased. Thomas Scott and Peter Johnson Gt say they found the will in a box in the house of the said James Garden, among his papers, 2 days after his death. Revd Craig Says that something about last Oct, James Garden showed him The writing and said it was his will. The will ans codicil Were then OR. The executors therein named refused, in court, To take execution of the will. On the motion of Sarah Garden, the Revd James Craig, Robt Lawson, Thos Scott, & Peter Johnson, Gent, were granted a certifcate for Obtaining letters of administration. ************************************************************************ 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