Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, [part 1] (1778-1796) pp. 1-20, 33, 35, 45, 51, 53-54, 55, 61-62, 74-76, 86, 88, 104, 126, 133, 139-143, 168, 171, 174, 180, 188, 240-243, 248-249. ************************************************************************** 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. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, reddog@rockbridge.net, Natural Bridge, VA, unless otherwise indicated. [©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 1. Archd Alexander Shr. Bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Archd. Alexander, Wm. Alexander, & Joseph Alexander all of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia ar held and firmly bound unto John Bowyer Samuel McDowell, Charles Campbell & Saml. Lyle Justices of the County of Rockbridge or their Successors in the Sum of One Thousand pounds current money of Virginia to which payment we[ll] and Truly to be made we do bind ourselves our Heirs Executors & Administrators firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and Dated this 7th Day of April 1778 The Condition of the above Obligation is Such that whereas the above bound Archd. Alexander Gent. is Constituted and Appointed Sheriff of Rockbridge County during Pleasure by a Commission from the Governor under the Seal of the Commonwealth, bearing Date the 24th Day of Marche last part, If therefore the said Archd. Alexander shall well and truly [Collect] & Receive, or Cause to be Collected and Received all officers fees and Dues p[er] into his hands to Collect & Duly Amount for and pay the Same to the officers to whome such fees are due, Repectfully, at [such] times as are prescribed and limited by law, and shall well and Truly Execute and due Return[ma] of all profits and priceipts to him Directed & Satisfy and pay all sums of Money & Tobaco by him Received by Virtue of any process to the person or persons to whome the same is due his or their Exors or Admirs ore Assigns, & in all other things Shall truly & faithfully execute & perform the Office of a Sheriiff during the time of his Continuance therein then the above obligation to be Voi or to Remain in full force & Virtue Archd Alexander (seal) Wm Alexander (seal) Joseph Alexander (seal) At a Court held for Rockbridge County April 7th 1778 This Bond was acknowledged by Archd Alexander, Wm. Alexander and Joseph Alexander which is Ordered to be Recorded~~~~~~~~~ Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 1-2. Archd. Alexander Sher. Bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Archd Alexander, William Alexander & Joseph Alexander all of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia are held and firmly bound unto John Bowyer, Samuel McDowell, Charles Campbell & Saml. Lyle Justices for the said County of Rockbridge and their Successors in the Just Sum of Five Hundred pounds Current Money of Virginia to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our Heirs Exors & Admirs, Jointly and severally firmly by the presents Sealed with our Seals and Dated this 7th April 1778 The condition of the above Obligation is Such that whereas the above named Archd Alexander Gent. is Constituted and appointed Sheriff of the sid County of Rockbridge by a Commission from his Excellency the Governor, bearing Date the 24th Day of March 1778 Now if the said Sheriff shall duly and faithfully execute the Office of Sheriff for the sd County of Rockbridge, in all things that belongs to his sd Office According to the Law then the above Obligation to be Void or else to Remain in full force and Virtue Archd Alexander (seal) Wm Alexander (seal) Joseph Alexander (seal) At a Court held for Rockbridge County April the 7th 1778 This Bond was acknowledged by Archd, Wm, & Joseph Alexander which is Ordered to be Recorded A Copy Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 2. Joseph Backhouse's Will (Transcription) In the Name of God Amen the 5th Day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven I Joseph Backhouse of Augusta County and Colony of Virginia Being in Good Health, and perfect mind and Memory thanks be unto God for it. I do hereof ordain appoint and Constitute this to be my last Will and Testament, Revoking and Disanulling all other by me made heretofore in Manner and form following~~~~~~~ Item I Give and bequeath unto Thomas Steele of Augusta County and Collony of Virginia all the worldly Good with which I am endowed in manner and form following be here after Mentioned. I the aforesaid Joseph Backhouse Being Called to the American War in Defense of the Commonwealths Liberty and rights Therefore in case of Mortality~~~ I the aforesaid Joseph Backhouse Do Ordain and Appoint the aforesaid Thomas Stele to Recive all my pay Arears of pay and all other Debts which might be Due or Coming to me Signed Seald and Deliverd in presence of Joseph Backhouse (seal) John Marshall Denis Ready At a Court held for Rockbridge County April the 8th 1778 The last Will & Testament of Joseph Backhouse Deceased, was presented in Court by Thomas Steel, and proved by John Marshall one of the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded~~~~ And on the Motion of the said Thomas Steel, Administrator witht eh Will Annexed, who made Oath according to Law, Certificate is Granted for obtaining letters of Administration in due form. Giving Security: Whereupon he together with Cahrles Campbell and Saml. McDowell his Securities entered into and Acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Hundred Pounds with Condition Required by Law Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 3. Jo. Backhouse Admr Bond (Transcription) Know All men by these presents that we Thomas Steel, Charles Campbell and Saml McDowell are held and firmly bound Unto John Bowyer Samuel Lyle and Alexander Stuart...................Gent Justices of the Court of Rockbridge County Now Sitting in the Sum of Two Hundred pounds Current Money to the payment whereof well and Truly to be made to the Said Justices and their Successors, we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our Heirs Exors & Admirs, Jointly and Severally, firmly, by these presents, Sealed with our Seals this Eighth Day of April April in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Eight in the [fee] and year of the Commonwealth. The Condition of this Obligation is Such that if the Above bound Thomas Steel, Admr with the Will annexed of all the Goods Chattles and Credits of Joseph backhouse Deceased do make or Cause to be made a tru and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods Chattles and Credits of Sd Deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession or knowledge of Thomas Steel the Said Administrator or unto the hands and Possession of any other person or persons for him the said Admr. and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited, in the County Court of Rockbridge, at such times, as he shall be thereunto Required, by the said Court, & the same Goods Chattles & Credits, and all other the Goods, Chattles, and Credits, of the said Deceased at the time of his Death or at any time after shall come to the hands or Possesion of the said Thomas Steel, or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him, do well and truly Administor According to Law & farther do make a Just and true account of all Actings and Doing therein, when thereunto Required by the sd Court, & all the rest and Residue of the said Goods, Chattles & Credits, which shall be found Remaining upon the said Administrator Amount )the same being fforst examined and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being) Shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons Respectively as the said Justices by their order or Judgment, Shall Direct, persuant to the Law in that can made and provided & if it shall hereafter appear that nay last Will & testament was made by the sd Deceased and the Exor therein Named to execute the same into the said Court, making Request to have it allowed and approvd Accorfingly if the said Thomas Steel being thereunto Required to Render & Deliver up all the said letters of Administration, Aprobation of such Testament being had and made in the sd Court then this Obligation to be void and of none effect or else to Remain in full force and virtue Sealed & Delivered Thomas Steel (seal) in the presence of Charles Campbell (seal) Saml McDowell (seal) At a Court Continue and held for Rockbridge County April 8th 1779 This Bond was acknowledged by Thomas Steel, Charles Campbell and Saml McDowell Gent as their act and Deed and Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 4. Richd Woods' Will (Transctiption) In the Name of God Amen the twenty third Day of June in the first year of the Commonwealth of Virginia & in year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Seven I Richard Woods of the Cty of Botetourt being sick in body but of a perfect mind & memory, thanks be given to God for all his [monies] to me, therefor Calling to Mind the Mortality of the Body & knowing that it is appointed for all men to Die, I do make and Ordain this to be my last Will and Testamente that is to say Principally and first of all I give and Recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that give it to me, and my body I Recommend to the Earth from whence it came to be Buried in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Executors, hereafter Named, Nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall Recieve the same again by the mighty power of God And as Touching such Worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life, I gie and Devise and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and form ~~~~And first of all it is my will & I do order all my Just Debts to be paid ~~ I Give and bequeath to my two Sons Benjamin Woods and Saml. Woods and to their Heirs forever the plantation I now live upon Containing Three Hundred and seventy five Acres~~ to be equally Divided between them, According to Quantity and Quality if they shil think proper to have a Division made, but no Division is to be made during my Wife's Natural life without her Consent as I allow her to have her lifetime on sd. plantation. And I do farther order all my Real and personal Estate to be Equally Divided between my beloved Wife Jinny two Sons Benjamin Woods and Samuel Woods except the Land above Mentioned ~~ And I do Constitute and appoint my Beloved Wife Jinny Son Saml. Woods, to be my Executor of this my last Will and Testament ~~ And I do hereby Disanul Revoake and Disalow all and every other Will or Wills or Testaments by me heretofore made Ratifying and Confirming this to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the Day and Year first above written Signed Sealed in the presence of us John Bowyer Richd Woods (seal) Saml Wallace Saml Kirkham At a Court Continued and held for Rockbrdge County April 8th 1778 The last Will and Testament of Richd Woods Decd was presented in Court by Saml Woods one of the within Named Exors and proved by the oaths of John Bowyer and Saml Wallace Subscribing Witnesses and Ordered to be Recorded. And on the Motion of the sd. Exr who made Oath According to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in Due form Giving Security whereupon he together with John Bowyer and Saml Wallace his Securities entered into and acknowledged Bond in the penalty of two Thousand pounds with Condition Required by Law Teste Andw Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 5. Richd Woods Exor bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Samuel Woods, John Bowyer and Samuel Wallace are held and firmly bound to Sameul McDowell Charles Campbell Alexander Stuart John Trimble and John Gilmore Gentlemen Justices of the Court of Rockbridge County now sitting in the Sum of Two Thousand Pounds Current Money of Virginia to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their Successors we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our Heirs Executors and administrators Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals, this Eighth Day of April in the Second Year of the Commonwealth of Virginia The Condition of this Obligation is such that if the above bound Saml Woods Executor of the last Will and Testament of Richd Woods Deceased do make or cause to be made a tru and perfect Inventory of all an Singular the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased which have or shall come to the Hands, Possession or knowledge of the said Samuel Woods, or into the hands and possession of any other person or persons for him, do well and truly Administor According to Law, and farther do make a Just and true Account of his Actings and doings therein, when thereto Required by the said Court, and also shall well and truly pay and Deliver all the Legencies Contained and Specified in the said Testament as fas as the said Goods, Chattles and Credits will thereto extend and the Law shall Charge; then this Obligation to be void and of none effect or else to Remain in full force and Virtue. Sealed and Delivered Samuel Woods (seal) in the presence of John Bowyer (seal) Saml Wallace (seal) At a Court continued and held for Rockbridge County April 8th 1778 This Bond was Acknowledged by Saml Woods, John Bowyer Gent and Saml Wallace to be their Act and Deed and Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 5-6. Jas. McDowell's Bond, Surveyor (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we James McDowell John Bowyer and Saml McDowell are held and firmly bound unto the President and Masters of the College of William and Mary in Virginia in the sum of one Hundred Pounds Sterling to be paid unto the said Preident and Masters, their Successors or Attorney, to the payment whereof, well and Truly to be made, we bind Ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our Heirs Executors, and administrators, Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and Dated this Eighth Day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight The Condition of this Obligation is such that whereas the above bound James McDowell is Constituted and appointed by the said President and Masters to be Surveyor of Rockbridge County aforesaid, if therefore the said James McDowell shall Render unto the Treasurer of the said College for the time being a tru and faithful Account, upon Oath, of all Surveys, Stops and Lines, as well private as Publick made by him the said James McDowell, and what fees the parties employing him pay, or are to pay, for the [Comr] and yearly in April or October General Court, pay to the same Treasurer for the use of the said College, one Sixth part of all his fees and proffits for surveying in the said County of Rockbridge then this Obligation to be Void, or otherwise to Remain in full force and Virtue Signed Sealed and Delivered James McDowell (seal) in the presence of John Bowyer (seal) Samuel McDowell (seal) ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 6. Patrick Campbell to James Campbell, Slave Sale Bill (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that I Patrick Campbell of the County of Augusta Colony of Virginia. Hath Bargained and Sold and by these presents do Voluntarily and of my own free will and Accord Bargain and Sell unto James Campbell of the County of Botetourt and Colony of Virginia One Negroe Man named Caesar Aged Twenty Years. In Consideration whereof the said James Campbell doth hereby bind and Obligate himself his Heirs, Exrs, Admrs, and Assigns to pay unto the said Patrick Campbell his Heirs, Exrs, Admrs & Assigns, afainst the thirteenth of Decm one thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Six One Hundred & Fifty pounds Virginia Money. Bearing Interest from One year after possession of the said Negroe which is to be at my Decease a 5 pr Cent pr Annum untill the expiration of the year one thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety Six. And I also hereby warrant and Defend the said Negroe unto the said James Campbell his Heirs and Assigns form all other person or persons Whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th Day of July 1777 Patrick Campbell (seal) Teste Charles Campbell William Campbell At a Court Continued and held for Rockbrdge County Apl 8th 1778 This Bill of Sale from Patrick Campbell to James Campbell was proved by the Oath of William Campbell one of the witnesses and ordered to be Recorded Teste Adw Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 7. William Butt Admr Bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we William Alexander and David Gray are held and firmly bound to John Bowyer Saml. McDowell Saml. Lyle and John Gilmore Junr Gentlement Justices of the Court of Rockbridge County now sitting in the sum of Two Hundred pounds Current Money of Virgini to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices, and their Succesors, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our Heirs, Executors, and administrators, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, this Ninth Day of April in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight and in the Second Year of the Commonwealth The Condition of this Obligation is Such that if the above bound William Allexander, Administrator of all the Goods, Chattels and Credits of William Butt, deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased which have or shall come to the hands Possession or knowledge of him the said William Alexander, or into the same so made, do exhibit or cause to be exhibited, into the County Court of Rockbridge, at such time as he shall be thereunto Required by the said Court and the same Goods, Chattles, and Credits and all other the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased, at the tim of his Death, which at any time after shall come to the hnds or possession of the said William Alexander or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him so well and truly Administor According to Law, and farther do make a Just and true account of all Actings and doings thereun when there to Required by the said Court, and all the Rent and Rendue of the said Goods Chattles, and Credits which shall be found Remaining upon the siad administrators Account (the same being first Examinied and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being) shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons Respectively as the said Justices, by their Order or Judgement, shall Direct, persuant to the Law in that Case made and provided. And if it shall hereafter appear that any last Will and Testament was made by the said Deceased, and the Executor or Executors, therein Named do exhibit the same into the said Court making Request to have it allowed and approved Accordingly, if the said William Alexander being thereunto Required to Render and Deliver up such Letters of Administration, Aprobation of such Testament being had and made in the said Court, then this Obligation to be Void and of none effect, or else to Remain in full force and Virtue Sealed and Delivered Wm Alexander (seal) in the presence of David Gray (seal) At a Court Continued and held for Rockbridge County April 9th 1778 This Bond was Acknowledged by William Alexander and David Gray to be their Act and Deed & Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 8-9. Inventory of Richard Wood's Estate (Transcription) According to an Order of the Court to us directed to appraise the Est of Richard Woods Deceased The following is an Inventory of the same Viz L S D To 1 two year Old Steer ...............................1 15 To 1 Cow ..............................................3 To 1 ditto ............................................4 To 1 Steer ............................................1 10 To 1 Cow ..............................................4 10 To 1 Steer ............................................1 18 To 1 Cow & Calf with a white face ......................5 10 To 1 Old Brown Cow ....................................4 10 To 1 Crumbed do & Calf ................................7 To 1 Red Cow with a white face ........................7 To 1 Black hieffer with a white face ..................2 10 To 1 Red Cow with a white face & Calf .................7 10 To 1 young Bull ......................................2 To 1 Brindled Cow ....................................3 To 1 pied Heiffer ....................................3 To 1 BlackSteer 3 years Old ...........................4 To 1 Black steer with a wite face .....................1 11 To 1 Black Mare 12 years Old ..........................15 To 1 yearling Horse Colt ..............................7 To 1 Do Mare Do .................................8 10 To 1 Black Horse 5 years Old ..........................40 To 1 Bay do 10 Ditto .............................25 To 1 Black Horse 18 years Old ..........................5 To 1 Brown Do 6 Ditto .............................32 To 1 Waggon & hind gears ..............................40 To 14 Old Sheep & 8 Lambs .............................30 To 1 Negro Woman named Moll ...........................50 To 1 Negro Man do Sambo ..........................50 To 1 Negro Girl do Fann ...........................160 To 1 Do Do do Dina ...........................130 To 1 do do do Nell ............................60 To 1 do Boy do Tom .............................55 To 1 do Do do Jack ............................30 To 1 Plow and Tacklings .................................3 To 1 Ditto ..............................................1 5 To 1 Harrow .............................................1 5 To 2 Old Chains .........................................1 15 To 1 Plough & Tackling ..................................3 10 To 1 Shear & Coulter ....................................1 2 6 To 7 Hoes ...............................................2 2 To 1 Shovel and Spade & 4 Hay forks ......................1 To 3 Duck Scythes & 1 Cutting Knife 1 Bryer Scyth.........2 To 4 Axes 1 Mattock & Sproutg Hoe ........................3 To 8 Sickles ................................................8 To 3 Iron Wedges & 1 foot adze 1 pr Mall Rings.............1 8 To 6 Iron Pots & 1 Dutch Oven 4 pr pot Hooks...............6 12 To 3 Crocks 1 Grid Iron 1 Lantron & 1 Lamp.................2 6 To 1 Frying pan 1 Crivis ....................................16 To 2 Handraws 1 pr Stilliards 1 Broad Ax ..................2 10 To 1 pr Tongs 1 fire Shovel 1 Crivis and frogings..............18 6 To 2 Hukels 1 fine & 1 Course .............................1 5 To 3 Bells ...............................................1 To 10 Diff Bowls & 6 Queens China plates 2 tea pots........2 10 To 2 Salts 1 pepper Box & 21 pewter spoons ................1 2 To 6 Bibles 1 Confession faith fulfelg Scripture 11 Old Books ...............................3 To 9 Knives and forks .......................................12 To 1 Slate Handle Sticks, 1 Coffee pot 2 Black Jacks.......1 2 To 2 funnells 1 lookg Glass 1 Hair Sifter ....................6 To 1 Walnut Table and a Drawer of Sundrys.................1 10 To 3 Spinning wheels 1 great do 1 Check Reel .............4 12 To 8 Chairs .............................................4 To 6 pails 24/ 1 Mans Saddle £6 ..........................5 4 To 1 pr Silver Buckles ......................................1 To 1 Rifle 2 Smoothe Boar Guns ..........................16 To 4 Reids 3 pr Geers (weavers) 4 Shuttles ...............2 To 1 pr Wool Shears .........................................4 To 15 pewter plates 45/ 6 Dishes 45/ 6 large Basons, 8 Small do ..............................10 2 To 1 fish fork 1 Brass Ladle 1 Iron Spoon 1 pr Snuffers.......12 To 1 prail 1 Greater 1/3 4 sheets, Table Cloath £7--10.......10 10 To 1 Feather Bed and furniture £22 1 Ditto £25...............47 To 1 ditto 26£ 1 Dittio £17..........................43 To 4 doz 10 hundred yarn.....................................1 4 To 5 Blankets £6 2 do £2 1 Do 1 Quilt 12/...................8 14 To 1 Curry Comb 2 frixings 5/1 Draw/knife 1 Tumbler 10/......0 15 To 19 Barrows & sows 9 shoats ..............................20 To 2 Augers 1 drawg Knife a Croays ...............................6 To James Dixons Promisory Note due 1st April 1777..........3 10 To Ditto Penal Bill due 1st Novr 1776...........3 10 To Joseph Caldwells do 1 May 1773..............4 6 To the State of Virginia for a Waggon Cloath...............8 12 6 To Andrew Hayes Promisary Note Due 1st June 1773...........20 To Peter Wileys Do 25 June 1774............5 4 To John Hayes Penal Bill 1 Feby 1774...........12 10 To John Bi[rs]ters Do 1st May 1777...........40 To Michl Kirkham & Saml McNab Bond 1st Oct 1778..........150 To Peter & John Wallace's Note 1st May 1778...........20 14 To paper Money ..........................................17 18 To 33 Silver Dollars a 6/....9 18 To 5 Double Loons 1 half Joe 1 Caroline 32 Guineas.........29 17 3 To Sundry Debts due on Book Accounts......................47 14 May 2d 1778 Joseph Lapsley Peter Wallace Wm Alexander James Buckanon At a Court held for Rockbridge County May the 5th 1778 This Iventory and appraisment of the Estate of Richard Woods Deceased, Returned which is Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 10. William Lyle's Administrator bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presnets that we Agness Lyle, John Lyle Junr David Gray and William Ramsey, are held and firmly bound to John Bowyer Saml. McDowell, Charles Campbell, Saml. Lyle and John Gilmore Gentlemen, Justices of the Court of Rockbridge County, now sitting, in the sum of Two Thousand pounds to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Justices, and their Successors we bind ourselves, and each of us our and each of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals this fifth Day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand and Deven Hundred and seventy Eight and in the Second Year of the Commonwealth. The Condition of this Obligation is such, that if the above bound Agness Lyle Administratrix and John Lyle administrator of all the Goods, Chattle, and Credits of William Lyle Deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the Goods Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased, at the time of his Death which at any time after shall come to the hands of possession of any other person or persons for them do well and truly administor, According to Law, and farther do make a Just and true account of all Actings, and doings, therein when thereto Required by the said Court, and all the Rent and Residue of the said Goods, Chattles, and Credits, which shall be found Remaining upon the said administrators Account the same being first examined and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the Time being shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons Respectively as the said Justices by their Order or Judgement shall Direct, persuant to the Law in that case made and provided. And if it shall hereafter appear that any Last Will and Testament was made by the said Deceased, And the Executix or Executors, therein Named do exhibit the same into the said Court making a request to have it allowed and approved accordingly, if the said Agness and John Lyle being thereunto Required to Render and Deliver up all Letters of Administration, Aprobation of such Testament being had and made in the said Court, then this Obligation to be void and of none Effect, or else to Remain in full force and Virtue. Sealed and Delivered Agness Lyle (seal) in the presence of John Lyle Jr (seal) David Gray (seal) Wm Ramsey (seal) At a Court held for Rockbridge County May 5th 1778 Agness Lyle, John Lyle, Junr., David Gray and William Ramsey Acknowledged this their Bond for the due Administration of the Estate of William Lyle Dec'd which is Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 11. Andrew Reid, Clerk Bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Andrew Reid, Saml McDowell, John Lyle, and William Alexander, of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the County aforesaid and to their Successors in the Sum of One Thousand pounds Current Money of Virginia to which payment well and truly to be made we do bind ourselves our Heirs Executors and Admrs Jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and Dated the 5th Day of May 1778 and in the second year of the Commonwealth. The Condition of the above Obligation is such that whereas the above Bound Andrew Reid is Appointed Clerk to the Court of Rockbridge County by the Justices of the said Court, in all things Belonging to his said office, by Carefully preserving the Records, and papers that shall come to his hands, and in all other things that the law now or hereafter may require him to do as Clerk. Then this above obligation to be void or else to Remain in full force. Sealed & Delivered Andrew Reid (seal) Before us Saml. McDowell (seal) John Lyle (seal) Wm. Alexander (seal) At Court held for Rockbridge County May the 5th 1778 This Bond was Acknowledged by Andrew Reid Saml. McDowell, John Lyle, and William Alexander to be their Acts and Deeds which is Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 11-12. David McCampbell's Admr bond (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Margaret McCampbell Michael Johnson and John Owen Sullivan are held and firmly bound to John Bowyer, Saml McDowell, Charles Campbell, Saml. Lyle, Alexander Stuart, John Trimble, & John Gilmore Gentlemen Justices of the Court of Rockbridge now sitting in the sum of four Hundred pounds Current Money of Virginia payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their Successors. We bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our Heirs, Executors, and Admrs, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals this fifth Day of the second year of the Commonwelath. The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound Margaret McCampbell Administratrix of all the Goods, Chattles and Credits of David McCampbell Deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the Goods, Chatles, and Credits of the said Deceased which have or shall come to the hands and possession of any other person for her and the same so made do exhibit or earn to be exhibited into the County Court of Rockbridge, at wich time as she shall be thereunto Required by the said Court, and the same Goods, &c, at the time of his Death which at any time after shall come to the hands or possession of the said Administratrix, or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for her, do well and truly Administer According to Law and farther do make a Just and true account of all actings and doings therein, when thereto Required by the said Court and all the rest and residue of the said Goods & c which shall be found Remaining upon the said admins account (the same being first examined and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being) shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons Respectively as the said Justices by their Order, or Judgment, shall direct, persuant to the Law in that Case made and provided and if it shall hereafter appear that any last will and Testament was made by the said Deceased, and the Executor orExecutors therein Named do exhibit the same into the said Court making Request to have it allowed and approved accordingly, if therefore the said Administratrix being thereto Required to render and Deliver up all Letters of Administration, Aprobation of such Testament being had and made in such Court, Then this Obligation to be void or else to Remain in full force and Virtue. Sealed & Delivered Margaret McCampbell (seal) in presence of Michl Johnson (seal) John Owen Sullivan (seal) At a Court held for Rockbridge County May the 5th 1778 The Bond was Acknowledged by Margaret McCampbell Michl Johnson & John Owen Sullivan to be their Acts and Deeds which is Ordered to be Recorded. Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 12-14. ROBERT LUSK Will, 1778 (Transcription) Robert Lusk's Last Will and Testament In the Name of God Amen. I Robert Lusk of Rockbridge County and Commonwealth of Virginia being in [low] sickness but of perfect mind and memory do order and appoint this my last Will and Testament in the manner and form following.--- First. I order that my Body be Interrd in a decent orderly manner and that all my debts and funeral Charges be Defrayed by my Executor.-- Secondly I give and bequeath to John Lyle Son to William Lyle Deceased my P[artnet] Bible.--- Thirdly I give and Bequeath to Samuel Lyle son to said William Deceased my Silver Buckles.--- Fourthly I give and bequeath to Andrew Lyle my new felt Hat.--- I likewise order that my man be kept by Nancy Lyle to help to work the plantation the imering Summer and then to be sold together with all my other Estate and the Money Arising from it to be equally divided amongst my well Beloved Cousins, James Robert William & David McKees Sons to John McKee and John Lusk Junr. Lastly I order and apoint my Trusty friend Samuel Keys to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament this thirteenth Day of March Signing Sealing & pronouncing this and no other to be my last Will and Testament this thirteenth day of March one thousand and Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight. Robert Lusk (his mark) In Presence of: Wm. Eakin David Lyle At a Court held for Rockbridge County May the 5th 1778. The last Will and Testament of Robert Lusk Decd was Presented in Court by Saml Keys Exor therein Named and proved by the Oaths of William Eakin and David Lyle the subscribing Witnesses and Ordered to be Recorded.-- And on the Motion of said Executor who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for Obtaining Probate thereof in due form Giving Security, Whereupon he together with John Lyle Junr. his Security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of £200 with Condition Required by Law. Teste: Andrew Reid Clk. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 14-15. Archd Alexander Shr. Bond (Transcription) KNOW all men by these presents that we Archibald Alexander John Lyle, William and Joseph Alexander of Rockbridge County are held and firmly bound unto George Webb Treasureer of the Commonwealth of Virginia & to his Successors for the use of the sd Commonwealth in the sum of three Thousand pounds Current Money of Virginia, to which payment well & Truly to be made to the said George Webb Treasurer as aforesaid and to his successors for the use aforesaid we bind ourselves & each of our Heirs, Exors & Admins, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents, Sealed with our seals & Dated this fifth Day of May One thousand Seven Hundred and seventy Eight and in the second year of the Commonwealth The condition of this Obligation is such, that whereasthe above bound Archibald Alexander is Constituted & Appointed Sheriff of the County of Rockbridge during Pleasure by a Commission from his Excellency the Governor bearing date the twenty fourth Day of March last if therefore the above bound Archd Alexander shall truly and faithfully Collect from the Inhabitants of this County all the duties and Taxes that is already or shall hereafter be assessed within the said county by a late Act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, for Raising a Supply of Money for Publisck Exigencies, and duly an[su]ntfor, and pay the same to the aboe Mentioned George Webb, Treasurer of this Commonwealth, or ro this uccessors for the use of the said commonwealth on or before the first Day of December [not ensuing] And in all other things, Truly and faithfully as Sheriff of the County aforesaid, Comply with the above mentioned Act of Assembly, then the above Obilgation to be Void & of none effect, or else to Remain in full force and Virtue Signed Sealed & Delivered Archd Alexander (seal) in the presence of John Lyle (seal) Wm Alexander (seal) Joseph Alexander (seal) At a Court held for Rockbridge County Mary the 5th 1778 Archd Alexander Gent Sheriff of the County aforesaid, with John Lyle, William Alexander, and Joseph Alexander his Securities Acknowledged this their Bond for Collecting and Amounting for the pound Rate Taxe which is Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 15. Samuel McChesney, Bill of Sale to Jos. Lapsley. (Transcription) KNOW all men by these presents that I Samuel McChesney of Augusta County in the State of Virginia for and in consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and thirty five pounds Current Money of Virginia in hand paid by Joseph Lapsley if Botetourt County the Receipt whereof I do hereby Acknowledge and myself fully Satisfied having Barganed sold set over and Delivered unto the said Joseph Lapsley one Mulato Boy named George a Slave for life and about Seven years old which Slave I the said Saml McChesney for myself my Heirs & Executors & against the Claim or Claims of any other person or persons to the said Joseph Lapsley or to his Heirs, Executors or assigns forever will Warrant and forever Defend by these presents in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 7th Day of April 1778. Sealed and Delivered Saml McChesney (Seal) in the presnece of Andrew Reid Saml. McDowell At a Court held for Rockbridge County July the 7th 1778 This Bill of Sale from from Saml. McChesney to Joseph Lapsley was proven by the Oath of Andrew Reid and Saml. McDowell which was Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 16. Isaac Campbell's Donation (Transcription) We the subscriber's being first Sworn have appraised and valued a certain lot of land late the property of Isaac Campbell lac'd of by Survey for the use of Rockbridge Co. Town to be called Lexington Containing 26 3/4, ten of which said acres sd. Campbell gave gratis for Benefit of sd. Co. Given under our hands and seals this 14 Day of May 1778. Appraised at 250 lbs. Hugh Barclay John Thompson James Gilmore John Caruthers William Ramsey William Paxton Moses Whiteside Henry McClung Alexander McClure Joseph Walker James Lyle Samuel Carruthers ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 16-17. David McCampbell's Inventory and Appraisal (Transcription) Rockbridge County to wit May ye 29th 1778 In Compliance with an Order of Court to us Directed we the Subscribers being first sworn have apprisd. the Estate of David McCampbell Dec'd in the following maner to wit---- L S D One Cow and Calf .................................9 One Cow ..........................................9 Two Yearlings 20/ ........................2 One Mear .........................................50 One Yearling Horse Coalt .........................10 Three Hogs ........................................1 10 Seven Head of Sheep 20/ ........................7 One Beadstead bed sheet & covering .................5 One Coat & jacket ..................................2 10 One Pot @ 15/ one Ditto @ 3/ @ 2/ one Ditto @ 1/.....1 1 One Duch Oven 20/ one Skillet 4/ ...................1 4 One Spoon mould ...................................1 one Flax Hackle ...................................1 One Draw Knife .........................................6 One pear Mal rings .....................................3 Two Smoothing Iarons @ 6/ ..............................12 Two Pot Racks @10/ ........................1 One Checke Real out of Order .......................7 6 One Hair Trimme ...................................1 10 Twenty nine pounds Iron @ 1/6 ......................2 3 6 One plow and arons ................................15 One Axe ...........................................10 One Cutting bore and knife ............................4 One Hat ............................................1 5 half dusan pewter pleats ..............................1 One pewter dish that cost 9/ ..........................18 for Wooden pleats & 5 nogins ...........................1 3 ------------- ...................................................111--0--3 Brought forward ...................................111--0--3 one tini Cafe pot 3/ am funnel 2/ Candle Sticks 2/.......7 one half bushel & 2 peals & a Bucket.....................5 Two bags ...............................................15 one looking glass .......................................2 One Grindston ...........................................1 3 One pear Shear ...............................................6 John McConnels note ......................................20 15 Joseph Stephinmans Note .............................8 An Account against William Crawford..................23 10 James Logound ......................................11 10 Stephen Woods ......................................26 10 David McNeely .......................................3 13 6 Chambers a Stillar ..................................1 14 Nelly Armstrong .....................................9 Cash ................................................9 William Geonstan ...................................30 Exors excepted ------------------- ...................................................£ 263--11--6 Samuel Todd Samuel Wilson John Thompson At a Court held for Rockbridge County August the 4th 1778 This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of David McCampbell Dec'd was this day Returned and Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 17-18. David Martin's Admr. Bond (Transcription) KNOW all men by these presents that we Jane Martin John Gay, John Thompson & Thos Wilson are held and firmly bound unto Samuel McDowell, Charles Campbell, Saml Lyle John Trimble Wm Paxton, Joseph Moore, and John Greenlee, Gentlemen Justices of the Court of Rockbridge now sitting in the sum of two Thousand pounds Current Money of Virginia payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices & their successors, we bind ourselves and each of our Heirs, Executors, and administrators, Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents, Sealed with our Seals this 4th Day of August one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight and in the Second year of the Commonwealth THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that if the above bound Jean martin Administratrix and John Gay Administrator of all the Goods, Chattles and Credits of David martin Deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased which have or shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said Administrators or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for them and the same do make do exhibit or Cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Rockbridge at such time as they shall be thereunto Required by the said Court And the same Goods & c at the time of his Death or which at any time after shall come to the hands or possession of any other person or persons for them do well and truly administer According to Law and further do make a Just account of all actings and doings therin when thereto Required by the said Court and all the Rest and Residue of said Goods & c which shall be found Remaining upon the said Administraton Account (the same being first examined and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being) shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons Respectively as the said Justices by their Order or Judgement shall Direct pursuant to the Law in that case made and provided. And if it shall appear hereafter tht any last Will and Testament was made by the said Deceased and the Executor or Executrors therein Named do exhibit the same into the said Court making Request to have it allowed and appraised Accordingly. If the said Administrator being th[erein] Required to render and deliver up all Letters of Administration aprobation of such Testament being had and made in such Court Then this Obligation to be Void or else to Remain in full force and Virtue Jean Martin (^ her mark) John Gay (seal) John Thompson (seal) Thomas Wilson (seal) At a Court held for Rockbridge County August 4th 1778 This Bond was Acknowledged by Jane Martin John Gay Gent. John Thompson & Thomas Wilson to be their Act and Deed and Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 18-20. James McKee's Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James McKee of Rockbridge County and Commonwealth of Virginia being Sick and frail of body but of perfect mind and Memory do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament (Viz) first I commit my soul into the hands of almight God that gave it and my body to the Earth to be Buried in a Decent manner a the Duserition of my Executors and as to the goods things of this life wherewith it hath pleased god to bless me with Igive Bequeath and Dispose of in the following manner (Viz) first I order that all my Just debts and funeral Charges be paid by my Executors out of my worldy Estate-- Item I give and Bequeath to my well Beloved wife Lydia my large dark bay Horse her saddle & Bridle and Body Cloaths also her third of all my movable Estate after Just Debts Charges being paid and her third of the Plantation whereon I now live During life provided she does not Marry but in Case she Marry she is not to then have any part of my Estate either personal or Real save only her Saddle bridle and body Cloaths the rest of her thirds that she has po[ssust] is to be equally Divided a her Marriage amongst my Beloved children-- Item I give and Bequeath to my well beloved son William McKee the Old part of my plantation with all that part of the new Survey adjoining on this side of the Bottom on mill Creek and half said Bottom to be Divided by two Disinterested persons Chosen by my Executors sd Bottom is to be divided in such a Manner as well be most to the advantage of both plans which part of sd Bottom and part of new survey and old plantation to him his Heirs and assigns forever Itm I likewise Give and bequeath to my sd son William McKee all my personal Estate except my wife Lydias third on Condition of his giving Bond and Surety to payll all Just Debts and legacies by me given and Bequeathed I order that said son William McKee on Condition of the above pay to my Beloved Daughter Alice McKee the sum of thirty pounds in one year after my Decease and to my Beloved Daughter Martha the sum of thirty pounds when of age and my Beloved Daughter Mary the sum of thirty pounds when of age and my Beloved son Samuel McKee twenty pounds when of age to them their Heirs or assigns forever Son William is not to have the new Rifel Gun I Order that my son William get as [much] of the thick Cloath that is now at the fulling Mill as will make him a Suit of Cloaths and if sd son William dos not comply with the above I Order all my personal Estate Bequeathed to him to be sold to pay my Debts and Legacies before mentioned Save one Horse Beast the plow and tacklings which I order to be kept on the plantation for the use of the Children I further order that my son Robert McKee be put to School and taught to Read plain which expense is to be paid from the produce of the Land or Stock kept on said land Itm I give and Bequeath to my will Beloved son John McKee the Remaining part of the new Survey on the north side of Mill Creek to him his Heirs and assigns forever I likewise give and Bequeath to sd John my new Rifel Gun and as much thick Cloath that is now at the fulling Mill as will make him a suit of Cloaths on Condition that he stays and continues to Labour for the subsistance of the Family till he is of age and in [lin] thereof I order that my son William McKee pay half the expenses of Building him a Convenient Dwelling House. Item I further Order that my other two sons Samuel and Robert McKees be time[only] bound to trades and that my son John McKee pay to Son Robert Twenty pounds when of age-- Itm I further Order that if any of my beloved Children should Depart this life before the come to full age allowed by Law for Heirs to In[herit] Legacies that their or theirs legacies left by me to them Equally Divided among the Surviving Children I further order that if my personal or moveable Estate should not amount to thirty pounds to each my Daughters Alice & Martha that my two sons William & John McKees pay them the full sum that is laking to them their Heirs or Assigns, lastly I Constitute and appoint my trusty friend John Houston and my well beloved wife Lydias sole Executors of this my last will and Testament Revoking and Disanulling all other Wills and Executors by me heretofore made Confirming and Ratifying this as my alst Will and Testament Published and Pronounced in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 26th April 1778 James McKee (seal) in the presence of John Lyle Senior James Lyle Samuel Scot John Peoples At a Court held for Rockbridge County August the 4th 1778 This last Will and Testament of James McKee Decd was Presented in Court by John Houston and Lydia McKee the Executors therein Named and proved by the Oaths of John Lyle Senr James Lyle and John Peoples Subscribing witnesses (he the said John Houston Renouncing the Executorship) which is Ordered to be Recorded-- And on the Motion of the said Lydia Executrix who made oath according to Law Probat is Granted her in due form Giving Security Whereupon She together with John McKee and John Houston her Securities entered into and acknowledged Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand pounds with Condition Required by Law Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 20-21. James McKee's Exor Bond (Transcription) KNOW all men by these presents that we Lydia McKee John Houston and John McKee Senr are held and firmly bound unto Samuel McDowell Charles Campbell Saml Lyle and John Trimble Gentlemen Justices of the Court of Rockbridge County now sitting in the sum of Two Thousand pounds Current Money of Virginia to the payment whereof will and truly to be made to the said Justices and their Successors we bind ourselves and each of us our Heirs Exors & Admirs Jointly and severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and Dated this................ ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 33. Patrick Campbell's Will 15 July 1777-- Patrick Campbell of Augusta County, Colony of Virginia. Beloved wife Anne Campbell Only son James Campbell Brother Isaac Campbell or brother James Campbell and brother-in-law James Weir sole executors. Signed: Patrick Campbell Teste: Charles Campbell James Campbell William Campbell Mentions four brothers and sister Isabella. Proven 8 April 1778, 3 November 1778. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 35. Executor Bond Isaac Campbell, Wm. Alexander, and John Thompson bound to Chas. Campbell, Saml. Lyle, Wm. Paxton, Joseph Moore, John Houston, and John Gay, Gentlemen Justices of the Court. Isaac Campbell executor of Patrick Campbell, dec'd. Teste: Isaac Campbell Wm. Alexander John Thompson ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 45. Robert Lusk's Inventory of Estate Rockbridge County 18th May 1778 Pursuant to an Order of Court to us Directed in the under Named p[ ] being first Sworn have Appraised the under Named Articles as followeth being the Estate of Robert Lusk Gent. Deceased.--- ..........................................................£ S One Spotted Roand mare 14 Years Old........................28 One Great Coat.............................................3 15 One Body Do & J[arot].......................................2 One Raisor [H]oan 1 of 1 Raisor 2/ ........................12 1 pair Gloves 6/ 1 pr Pumps 12/ ...........................18 1 Saddle & Bridle #1 in 15 1 pr Saddle Baggs 1/.............1 16 1 Chest 12/ 1 Small Bore 3/ ...............................15 1 pr Breeches ..............................................5 1 Grubbing hoe 15/ 1 iron Wedge 5/ .........................1 1Chinks 3/ 1 pr Composes 1/ ................................4 1 Foot Adze of 1 Set Plow Irons #2 in 5 ....................2 13 ..........................................................========== .......................................................... 41 18 John Lyle James Lyle John McClung At a Court held for Rockbridge County March the 2nd 1779 This Inventory and Appraisement of Robert Lusk Decd. was this Day Returned which is Ordered Recorded. Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 49. Samuel Bailey and Stephen Arnold on bond to John Bowyer, Saml. McDowell, David Gray, John Lyle, Joseph Moore, John Gay, and Wm. Paxton, Gentle Justices of the court of Rockbridge in sum of 1000 lbs. 6 April 1779. Above bound Samuel Bailey Admr. of Goods,chattles and credits of Charles Bailey deceased. He to make Inventory of all goods, chattles and credits of sd. deceased. Signed: Saml. Bailey Stephen Arnold (his mark) ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 51. Robert Lusk's Settlement of Estate Saml. Keys Executor of the Estate of Robert Lusk Decd. for Sundry Articles Sold of the said Decedents Est. at Publick Vendue £ S D To one Broad Chisel Sold Jno. Lyle ............................6 To 1 Small Chisel and Coller Sold Saml Lyle ...................2 7 To 1 handsaw Sold Saml. Lyle .................................15 To 1 pr Composes Sold to John Lyle ............................7 1 To 1 pr Pumps sold Stephen Trevy .......................1 1 To 1 Gimblet Sold John Lyle ............................4 To 1 Foot Adze Sold John Lyle ............................1 4 To 1 Knife & 1 Aule sold Wm McClung ...........................5 3 To 1 hammer & Hane Sold Stephen Trevy ....................2 1 8 To 1 pr Spetacles & Can Sold Saml. Lyle ..................1 4 To 1 Raisor sold David Lyle ..................................10 To 1 Chest Sold Robt. Faris ..............................2 2 To 1 Mattock Sold Jno. McKee .............................1 13 To 1 pr Saddle Bags a bottle & pr of Breeches sold John McNight .............1 15 To 1 Iron Wedge sold Jno Lyle .................................9 To 1 Great Coat Sold Robert Lyle .........................5 1 To 1 Plough also a Buckle sold Wm. Montgomery.............2 11 3 1/2 To 1 wiscoat Sold James Daugherty ........................1 6 To 1 pr Gloves sold Wm Eakin .............................1 10 6 To 1 Coat sold James Lyle ................................4 To 2 pr Stockings & a Bag sold William Eakin..............1 9 To 1 Pocket Book sold Jno McNight ........................8 8 6 To 1 Mall Sold Saml Scott ....................................8 To 1 Mare Sold Wm Eakin ..................................51 To 1 Mare Coalt Sold Joseph Alexander .....................7 16 To 1 Beadstead one Saddle and Bridle Bought myself ........2 To 1 Man Sold John Lusk ...................................7 10 ......................................................================== ........................................................98 18 11 1/2 Contra Cr ......................................£ S D No. 1 By paid James McDowell as pr Rent.........2 No. 2 By paid Moses McSpadan as pr Recpt........3 No. 3 By paid James Lyle as pr Recpt............2 11 8 No. 4 By paid Saml McDowell as pr Recpt.........6 By Paid John Lyle as pr Recpt....................2 16 By Ballance due the Est.........................88 5 ...........................................================= ...............................................98 18 At a Court continued and held for Rockbridge County April the 7th 1779 This Amount of the Settlement of the Estate of Robert Lusk Decd was Returned by Samuel Keys the Extr which is Ordered to be Recorded Teste Andrew Reid Clk ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp.53-4. WILL OF SAMUEL McCLURE Submitted by: "NS" In the name of God Amen I Samuel McClure of Rockbridge County being Advanced in years and Infirm in Body (tho of Perfect and Sound Memory) and Calling to mind my Mortality do make and appoint this my last Will and Testament --- My soul I Resign to God who gave it. Hoping for Mercy through the Mercy of Jesus Christ Ð And my Body I give the Grave to be buried at the Discretion of My Executors --- My worldly Estate I dispose of in he following Manner VIZ - - - I order and Require that all my Just Debts be paid out of my Estate --- I give and Bequeath unto my well Beloved Wife Mary one third of all my Movable Estate and her living in the Mansion House during her Natural life Together with her Bed and Bead Cloaths, and necessary Houshold furniture, Also a Sorrel Mare Branded "M" on the Buttock --- I give and Bequeath to my son Samuel the plantation whereon I live containing about 184 acres to him and his heirs and assigns forever upon his paying to my son Alexander the sum of Two Hundred Pounds Lawfull Money when the said Alexander shall be at the age of Twenty One Years or as soon after as he conveniently can paying Lawful Interest from that time --- Provided that if my said son Saml. Shall die without Marrying the Land shall descend to my son Alexander and to his Heirs and assigns forever Provided also that if Alexander shall die before he marries or comes to the age mentioned above the above obligation on Samuel shall be Void --- I give and Bequeath to my son Samuel _____ horse Coalt which he now Claims, also a plow and Tacklings to be his Entire property. I give and Bequeath to my son Alexander a Dark bay horse Coalt claimed by him Also a plow and Tacklings to be his Entire property --- I give and bequeath to each of my Daughters Elizabeth and Anne a horse and their Saddle _______ for each of them to be reserved out of my Stock or purchased by my Estate at the Discretion of my Executors together with a Bed and bed Cloaths to each of them and also the chests which are now claimed by them --- I do Require that one work horse be Reserved for the use of the plantation to remain on it while my wife lives. And afterwards to be Disposed of in the same manner with the Rest of my Movable estate --- I do require that my Servant Man named George Drummand (?) do Remain on the plantation for the use thereof, and if he behaves in a becoming Manner and as a faithful Servant (which shall be Judged of by my Executors) he shall be Entitled to his conviction bill at the Beginning of the last Year of his Servitude otherwise he shall continue in Servitude during the term mentioned in the said Bill --- I give and bequeath to my son William McClure my Daughters Agness Campbell Hannah McClure Mary Ratliff and Jean Elliot each the sum of Twenty Shillings --- \all the Remainder of my movable Estate I do order to be sold and equally divided amongst my children Samuel Elizabeth --- Anne and Alexander --- I do constitute and appoint my wife Mary McClure my son Wm. McClure my son Samuel McClure and John Trimble or any three of them to be the sole Executors of this my last Will and Testatment. Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of March 1779. Sealed and Delivered Samuel ( ) McClure in the presence of John McClure Robert Erwin Hannah Parker I do hereby order and Require that it shall be in the power of my Executors Mary McClure, Wm. McClure and John Trimble or any two of them, if they shall Judge at the time my son Alexander comes to age that the part left to him is not equivalent or equal to that left to my son Samuel to order or compel Samuel to pay him the said Alexander an additional sum so that the whole exceed not five hundred pounds and a reasonable time be allowed him to pay he additional sum. And I do order that this clause be considered as a part of my will in the same manner as if it had been inserted in above. Witness my hand and Seal the day and year above written. Sealed and Delivered Samuel ( ) McClure in the presence of John McClure Robert Erwin Hannah Porter At a Court held for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of May 1779 This last will and Testament (with the Codicil Annexed) of Samuel McClure Deceased was presented in Court by Mary McClure William McClure and Samuel McClure the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of John McClure, Robert Erwin and Hannah Porter, the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof in _____ form giving Sureties whereupon they together with William Ramsey & Joseph Walker and John Porter their Sureties ____________ and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Eight Thousand pounds with conditions required by Law. Test Andrew Reid ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, p. 55. Submitted by: "NS" Know all men by these presents that we Mary McClure William McClure Samuel McClure William Ramsey Joseph Walker and John Porter are held and firmly bound unto Samuel McDowell, John Gilmore Senr John ________ John Hay & William _________ Gentlemen Justices of the Court of Rockbridge County now Sitting in the sum of Eight thousand pounds current money of Virginia to the payment whereof will and truly to be made to the said Justices and their Sureties we bind ourselves and each of us our Heirs, Exors and Admers Jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our Seals this 4th day of May in the (missing some) Page 126 JOHN GILMORE Will of John Gilmore of Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 126, 1781 "In the name of God Amen the Twenty fifth Day of April one thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty on I John Gillmer of Rockbridge County in the Colony of Virginia being in perfect mind and memory thanks be to God therefore and Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all I Recommend my soul to God who gave it and for my body I recommend to the Earth to be Buried in a Christian and Decent like manner at the discretion of my Executors. And as concerning what Worldly Estate it hath Pleased God to Bless me with in this life I dispose of the same in the following manner. " In primis I Give & Bequeath to Elinor Gillmer my beloved Wife her bed and bed close and all her wearing apperrill and she is to have the Mullata wench named Pheb during her Natural life and at her decease if said Wench be alive she is to fall to my son James Gillmore and my wife is to have one third part of all my moveable Estate excepting one Bay Horse and one black Mare Benney and one bay colt of two years old that belongs to my son James Gillmer and order that my son James Gillmer give his Mother Elinor Gillmer one horse for her a good maintainance during her Natural life. ...I bequest to my beloved son James Gillmer the plantation I now live on containing four hundred and forty acres and all the remainder of my moveable Estate after my just debts are paid and after that I give to my wife and likewise bequeath to my son James Gillmer three of my Negroe children one named Thurze and one named Sam and one named Will. My son James Gillmer is to have the land I bequeathe to him his to have and to him and his heirs. ...I give and bequeath to my beloved son John Gillmer two of my negroe Children one named Lucius and the other named Soloman. ...I order that if my son James Gillmer deceases without issue that the land I bequeathed to him to be sold after his decease the price of it divided equally amongs my five Daughters and I make and ordain Elinor Gillmer my beloved Wife and James Gillmer my beloved son whole and Sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I revoke make Void and Disanul all former and other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made and Ordain this only as my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the Day and Year above. John Gilmer (Seal) Signed Sealed in the presence of Robert Erwin, Robert Erwin, Jr., George Caldwell ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At a Court held for Rockbridge County August the 7th 1781 this last Will & Testament of John Gilmore Deceased was Presented in Court by James Gilmor one of the Executors herein Named and proved by the oath of Geo. Caldwell one of the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be for further proof. Anderson Ried, Clk. At a Court held for Rockbridge County September the 9th 1781 this Last Will & Testament was further proven by the Oath of Robert Erwin a second Witness thereto and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste Anderson Ried Sent by Barb Stanley