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[©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 2-5. Thomas Scott's Last Will and Testament In the name of God Amen, the Twenty Fourth Day of March in the year of our Lord 1795. I Thomas Scott of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia being sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given to god therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to Die do make and and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the Hands of Almighty God that gave it nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my Executors and as touching such such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to Bless me in this life. I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First, I order and it is my will that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid by my Executors. --I promise I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah one third Part of all my movable Estate forever and one third part of either of my Plantations (which ever one she chooses) during her Widowhood and no longer but in case she Continues a widow I allow it during her life.-- Item, I give & Bequeath to my son Andrew Scott twenty shillings Current money having given him his preportionable share already.--Item, I give and bequeath unto my two Daughters, Sarah and Margaret, what Land I have located by William Clendinon on the western waters to be equally divided between them to them their Heirs and Assigns forever and a Horse saddle and Bridle and Bed and Cloathing.-- Item, I give and bequeath unto my son John a Plantation containing by Patent one hundred Acres adjoining the (northwest side of the) Land I now live on allowing the Creek that Comes from Samuel Beech’s to be the line Between him and his Brother Smith except at the Spring that John now makes use of I allow John a passage to the spring over the Creek of a pole wide and a pole wide all round the Spring together with the land between the line of the 100 acres above mentioned and the creek from the lower end of it to Valentine Miller’s line being part of a Tract of Land I bought from Joseph Brown and Fifty acres by Patent lying on the East side of the above mentioned 100 acres is now contested in law and if it should be lost or any part of it to me or any of my Heirs I allow him an equal divide of the remainder of my Land that I possess in Rockbridge County to be divided by themselves if they can agree but if they cannot it is to be divided by men to be chosen by themselves to him his Heirs and assigns forever.-- Item, I give and bequeath unto my son William Harrison Scott a Plantation lying in Augusta County on the waters of Buchanan’s Mill Creek containing about three Hundred Acres to him his Heirs and assigns forever.-- Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Smith the Land I possess in this County on the west side of the Creek that runs by my Door except the Cave before the Dore and an Acre around it from the Creek to him his Heirs and assigns forever.-- Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas the remainder of my Land on the East side of the Creek together with the Cave and an acre round it on the west side of the Creek, to him his Heirs and assigns forever.--Farther, I order and it is my will that if my Executor thinks proper that the remainder of my movable Estate be laid out the purchase of slaves to be kep'd on the Plantation whereon I live till my son Thomas survives to Twenty one years of age and their labour to go to the schooling and support of the family till that time then afterwards as soon as can be done the slaves and their Increase if any is to be equally divided between my four youngest sons John, William Harrison, Smith, and Thomas.-- Farther, I order and it is my will if any of my four youngest sons should die before they arrive to twenty one years of age their share shall be equally divided amongst the survivors of these last mentioned four.-- lastly, I do make ordain constitute and appoint my Beloved wife Sarah Executrix and my son John together with my Brother in law William Hanley, Executors of this my last will and Testament and I do hereby utterly Revoke Disallow and disannul every other former Wills Testaments Legacies and bequeaths by me in any ways before named willed and bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.-- In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and year above written. Thos. Scott (his seal) Signed Sealed Published Pronounced and Declared by the said Thomas Scott as his last Will and Testament in the presents of us the Subscribers: John Houston Hugh Wilson Andrew Harper Be it known to all men by these presents that I Thomas Scott of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia have made and declare my last will and Testament in writing bearing date the Twenty fourth Day of March 1795. I the said Thomas Scott by this present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and Testament and I do give and bequeath unto my Daughters Sarah and Margaret Scott their living and Maintainance on any of my Plantations that they shall coose while they live single but to lease as soon as they shall get married and to my Beloved wife Sarah the use of my Negroe wench Lucy and her child Ben during her life if she remains a widow, and at her Deceas or marriage the said two Negroes and the increas of Lucy if any more is to be equally divided between my four youngest sons or the survivors of them according to my last will and Testament and my will and meanings is that this Codicil or schedule shall be adjudged to be part and Parcel of my last will and Testament and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully and truly performed and as fully and amply in every Respect as if the same were declared and set down in my said Last will and Testament. Witness my hand this Nineteenth Day of October 1796. Thomas Scott Present John Houston Walter Currie At a Court held for Rockbridge County February 7th 1797 This writing purporting the last will and Testament of Thomas Scott deceased with the Codicil annexed was produced in Court by Sarah Scott executrix & John Scott & Wm. Hanly Exors therein named & proved by the subscribing witnesses to law Certificate granted them for obtaining probate thereof in one form they having with John Houston & John Davidson their securities acknowledged bond in the Sum of £2000 Conditioned according to Law. Teste A. Reid CC. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 14-19 (Abstract) Will of William Alexander of Town of Lexington "low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory" " Order executors to sell when necessity may require or when they may think most for the advantage of my heirs all the lands I own on the South River and Irish creek wither by Patent Conveyance or location Also what land I have remaining of what I purchased of Robert Lusk lying on the Northriver adjoining Andrew Reids land; also tht part of the lot with my brick house which I have not before given away also whatever lands I am entitled to lying on the North branch of licking in the state of Kentucky (excepting what I shall give to my brother Archibald, sister Jean and brother Samuels Child) " Executors given the same power and authority as vI now have myself " to make sufficient conveyances in the Fee Simple purchases of the aforesaid lot and lands and for any other lands I could be compelled in law to convey........In case both exeutors should die before this part of will is executed " I hereby give their executors or administrators like power and authority. " " I Order my executors to pay my daughter Phebe ninety dollars or furnish her with a horse worth that sum also my son John one hundred dollars or furnish him with a horse worth tht sum also my son Archibald two hundred dollars or a negro boy worth that sum, also my son John two hundred dollars or furnish him with a negroe boy worth that sum or any other purpose he chooses, my son John is not to received the last sum untill my daughter that will be of age can receive equal proportions with him of what shall be coming to them. " " I give and bequeath to to my brother Archibald my sister Jean and my brother Samuels Child, the one third of fifteen hundred acres of land lying on Licking river in the state of Kentucky, if my claim to that quantity shall remain good- that is the one half of said thrid to my brother Archibald and the other half of sd 3d to be equally divided between my sister Jean and brother Samuels child which third is to be laid off by one or both of my executors or some person or persons to be appointed by them agreeble to quantity and quality " " I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Edward Graham a negro boy named Squire now in his possession. " " I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy the one half of the house I now live in during her natural life for her to live in and my daughters that are single so long as they shall continue so. " " I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy the one eight part of the price of the lot and Brickhouse, and the eighth part of the rent of the same if it should be rented, deducting either from the rent or sale whatever may be expended in repairing sd house or Building on sd lot. " " I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy my daughters Betsey, Nancey and Patsey, my Negroes Silver, Lucy Barney, Harry and Jack to be equally divided among them, but the sd Negroes are to remain on the Planatation for the support of my said wife & daughters in provisions, and be under the direction of my son Andrew, and my wife untill they shall marry or arrive at the age of twenty one years, at which time they shall each recerve their share of said Negrose or an equivelent thereto. " " I also give and bequeath to my wife Nancy and son Andrew all my Stock of Horses Cows, sheep and Hogs. " " I order that as my daughters Betsey Nancey and Patsey shall marry or arrive at the age of twenty one years they shall receive a proportion of the said kinds of stock from my wife and son Andrew as will be equal in value to each daughter to the one fifth of the amount of the appriasement of sd stock or an equivelent thereto-- but if my wife chooses to let her share of said stock remain in common with my son Andrew (out of which the family are to be furnished with meat & c) and take her chance of her proportion of increas or decreas profit or less he shall feed her share. " " I give and bequeath to my son John the land I purchased of Richard and John Reynolds on the north side of the north river and bounded by the river mill creek, William Ramseys John Thompsons and James Caruthers lands with its appurtenances to my son Jno. or his heirs or assigns forever. " " I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy a lot adjoining John Galbraith's land land to be one hundred feet in in front along the great road and to extend that wideness back to & Square with a Plumbtree a corner to John Galbraith with its appurtenances to her and her heirs and assigns forever. " "I give and bequeath to my daughter Patsey a lot adjoining Cornelius Dormans eighty feet in front along the great road and to extend that wideness back as far as his lot with its appurtenances to her and her heirs or assigns forever." "I give and bequeath to my son Andrew my daughters Peggy Sally Phebe, Betsey Nancy and Patsey each an equal part of the price of the land I have ordered to be sold in the state of Kentucky." "I give and bequeath to my son Andrew two parcels of land I purchased from Andrew Moore Attorney in fact for William Brown lying on woods creek the one of thirty acres on which I now live excepting Nanceys and Patseys lots, the other of twelve & three quarter acres." "I also give and bequeath to my son Andrew a small piece of land, I purchased of Isaac Campbell lying on the South side of woods creek near the Great road the said three parcels of alnd with their appurtenances to my son Andrew or his heirs or assigns forever excepting the half of the house I live in before bequeathed for my wife and daughters." "I also give and bequeath to my son Andrew my negroe boy named Cato, all my farming utensils or implements of husbantry, my big waggon, and Barn furniture also all the materials provided for finishing the house I live in also all the grain or crops that has been or shall be raised by my own hands on any land I have before bequeathed or Ordered to be sold." "I Order my son Andrew to pay himself out of the first money that can be collected either from the lottery for rent or from the sale of my Brickhouse and lot for whatever repairing or building he has done or may do on sd house and lot, before it is sold, encluding his own time & labour." "I Order my son Andrew to furnish necessary and suitable provisions for my wife during her life and my daughters Betsey Nancey and Patsey untill they marry (if that should take place) if my wife and three daughters continue to live in the house in which now live in, that I have before mentioned for that purpose." "I give and bequeath to my wife all my apparel." "If the debts are owing me that can be collected should amount to more then the Debts that I owe, the surplus I order to be equally divided among all my children sons & Daughters." "The burnt Irons left from the burnt houses I allow to applied towards repairing the same lot again." "I order the house I now live in to be furnished at the expence of my estate-- and a keg of Spanish brown I have is to go towards painting it-- The rent of my land on the south river and Irish creek untill it is sold I give to my Wife and Daughters Betsey, Nancy and Pasey; and my Daughters parts of it till they come of age is to be at the disposal of my wife" "The remainder of my estate not before appropriated nor bequeathed after paying my debts I give and bequeath to my son Archibald [m] daughters Peggy Sally Phebe Betsey Nancy & Patsey each an equal share" " I hereby appoint my son Andrew Alexander and my son in law Samuel L. Campbell Executors of this my last will and Testament-- Witness my hand and seal this fifteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety Seven. Wm. Alexander (seal) In the presents of Cornelius Dorman [??John Newcomer???] David Bryant Tomothy Dunavan At at Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of June 1797 William Alexander deceased last will and testament was pproduced in court by Andrew Alexander and Samuel L. Campbell, Executors. Proved by the oath of Cornelius Dorman John Newcomer & Timothy Dunavan subscribing witnesses and ordered to be reocrded. On motion of Executors certificate granted for obtaining probate. John Wilson and And Andrew Moore their securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars Conditioned According to Law. Teste A. Reid Cl. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 36-38. (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County, VA. Made 26 Sep 1797. To be buried in a Christian manner. Recommends soul to God. "unto my beloved wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas, Betsy, Nancy & James Stoops and the child my wife is now with", the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches full age, then to be sold and 1/3 given unto "my wife" during her natural life, the rest to be divided equally among 'my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her descretion." To "my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing, beds in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows & the House to be for the use of her and children." To "My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to be collected out of the price of my stock & farming utensils" To "My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his" "I further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above deductions the over plus to be for the use of my wife & children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife & children by her as above-" " I ordain constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be the sole Executors of this my last will and testament." Renounces and disannuls all former wills. Signed: Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of: Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3 Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr & John Walker Junr, Executors. Proved by oaths of Robert Everitt, James hays and Robert Weir. Ordered to be recorded. Exors refused to undertake the burden. On the motion of Rachel Stoops, widow of said decedent and John McCown who make certificate according to law, certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration. They with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of two thousand pounds according to Law. Teste A. Reid Cl. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2, pp. 40-42. Henry Miller's Will, made 31 August 1797, proven 3 October 1797. In the name of God Amen. I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County, and State of Virginia, being in a declining state of health but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz: First I desire that my body may be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation after my decease during her life, unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and orchard to to (sic) witt (sic): the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and provided the sd. Saml. is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for her support at his expense. I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my cattle and hogs as will be winter meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in the hands of my said son John, and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young negro wench. I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wife's decease my negroe fellow George, also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the sale of my movable property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd. any may remain and the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen my black coat waistcoat and breeches. And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml. and William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have here unto sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven. Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament in presence of us... Signed......Henry Miller Teste: John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At a court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797. This writing purporting the last will and testament of Henry Miller decd. was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee & Thomas Hardy subscribing witness and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr. & James Beggs their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned according to law. Teste: A Reid Cl. ********************************************************************** ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, WILL BOOK 2, PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris, garymorris93 @iname.com, October, 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb 1798 In the name of God Amen. I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God, for the same Do make this my last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth. (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased God to bless me with. I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid, I leave unto my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture. Item I leave unto my first wife's children Jean, Robert, Martha, James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling. Item I leave unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling. Item I leave unto my son William Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several courses of the same to Thomas Welch's land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs (?) assigns. Item I leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns. Also one sorrel mare. Item. I leave unto my daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase, to her heirs or assigns. Also one sorrel hors and saddle, feather bed and furniture, two Mich cows, six sheep, one Chest, two pewter dishes and six plates, one set of knives and forks. Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl named Phebe and her increase, to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit, and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two forward interlined before signed. Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798. The foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named & proved by the oath of David Edmundson James Wilson & Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson & Thomas Welch his secure entered into & acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law. Teste A. Reed CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2, page 89 Verified by Jonathan Poage, James Poague, and Andew (Cumins?) 4 Sep 1798. ******************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 74-75. James Anderson's Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred & eighty five being in a low & sick condition & aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason & understanding I commit my body to the dust & my soul to god who gave it, and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will & bequeath to my beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed & bed close with all the household furniture also her house & her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to my son Robert I will & bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field & thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line & that to him & his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James & Jacob to be equal shares in the benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever & to my sons John & Isaac I will to each of them five shillings & to my daughter Martha I will five shillings & to my daughter Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single & as for my Margit I alow that Robert James & Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and sealed as my last will and testament ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 93-95. Appraisal of James Anderson Dec'd Estate (Abstract) {called an abstract because spelling is generally corrected} We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0 1 Cow & heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge & Mall Rings0 4 0 1 Chest 0 7 6 1 Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed: Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0 William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks & Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This Inventory & appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife & flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups & sauces 2 mugs 0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives & forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers & pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5 vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe & grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel & bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron & heater 0 2 6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows & three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed & Bedsted 0 6 6 12 geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife & box 0 2 6 6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0 ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2 p. 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in widowhood .... Daughters - not named My sons Appt. Wm. Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my wife to execute this my last will.Done January 8, 1798. William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses: Peter Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec. 4, 1798 ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 132-134. Andrew McCampbell's Will, (Abstract). "In the name of God amen I Andrew McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows." First- "I resign my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same at the resurection of the Just." "As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows." Item- "I allow my son John ten pounds per year for helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above. I ordain that the Exacutors shall sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family." "I appoint my wife Nancy McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors. And I make and declair this to be my last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth." Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799. The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell & Jno McCampbell subscribing witnesses. On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath according to Law, certificate is granted them for obtaining probate. they with Robert McCampbell and George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition according to law. Teste A Reid Cl. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 143. James Elliott's Will Beloved wife, Martha Elliott, 1/3 of all land, one room and fire place in my house as long as she continues a widow, if she marries, I allow her an equal share with the rest of my daughters, 1 daple gray mare and saddle, her bed and furnitures. Daughter Mary Elliott, 1 sorrel colt and saddle, 2 cows, her bed and furniture. Daughter Jean Elliott, 1 horse beast and saddle, 2 cows, her bed and furniture. Daughter Hannah, 1 horse and saddle, 2 cows, 1 bed and furniture. Daughter Margaret Kenedy, 10 shillings. Daughter Martha McClure, 10 shillings. Son James Elliott, the whole of my land Son John Elliott, son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in good property and 50 pounds in money. To son James, his horse and saddle and remainder of household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share. Son William, 1 horse and saddle. Son John, 1 horse and saddle. Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors. Signed James Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness: John Gay John Dunlap W. Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799 ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 151. William Moore's Will. To dear wife Sarah, a child's portion of moveable estate, 1/3 part of plantation, part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek. Two sons, William and Samuel, 2/3 of plantation, until death of wife Sarah, then they are to divide the estate equally. To my two illegitimate granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore, 5 pounds each. Balance of moveable estate to be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret Moore. Son John, 10 shillings. Son John, and nephew James Moore, executors. Witness: Hannah Moore Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 173. Samuel Moore's Will. Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately after decease. Three sisters, Mary Fulton, Sally Moore, and Martha Moore, what was left by my father's will to them to be divided as follows: My brother William to have 1/3 and the other 2/3 to be divided equally between my mother and three sisters, except one black man which I give to my mother. I leave to my mother a support of my plantation, after my decease, I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising from the sale, 1/3 to brother William, the other 2/3 to three sisters., Mary, Sally and Martha. Brother William Moore, Hugh Fulton, and Robert Moore executors. Made 23 Aug 1807, proven 2 Jan 1809. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2 p. 197 and 198. Will of John Walker Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. In the name of God Amane. March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred, I john Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va.... bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker, the third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life .... also bequeath ... the Negro wench named NANCE.... Remaining part of my land ... Five sons Alexander, John, James, Joseph and William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres... Daughters Jenney, Polly, and Betsey... Bequeath unto my aged mother.... Appoint wife Mary Walker, Capt. Alexander Walker and Alexander Walker Junr. sole executors... Witnesses John Walker, Hugh Kelso, John Stewart, Hugh Stewart proved in court Oct. 7, 1800. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 1, pp. 207-208. Andrew McCampbell's Inventory. {Marginal Note: Aw. McCampbell Decd Invty. Exmd.} Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows: D. C 1 Gray Horse 33.35 1 Roan Coalt 50.00 Carried forward Brought forward D. C One Cow and bell 15.00 Irons for an old mill 2.00 5 Sickles 0.83 Shoemakers tools one draw knife & Coopers Jointer 1.0 One shovel plough 0.35 to two axes and one Matak 1.00 One double tree & Clevish 0.50 One hand saw and Colter 1.00 One Rifle Gun & shot pouch 12.0 One hamer 0.25 5 Gees 1.68 one pot one oven one scillet 3.34 one pot Rack and fire shovel 0.83 2 Bibles one testament himn book 3.34 One candle stick and Coffey pot 0.42 5 pewter plates 5 basons 1.00 One bed and furniture 8.34 One bed and furniture 13.00 One Quilt and Coverlid 5.0 One wheel & Check Reel 1.17 6 Sheep 6.0 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory & appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be Recorded Teste A. Reid C.R.C. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2 p. 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. In the name of God aman this third Day of Sept. in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia ... to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion house that I live in... Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent .... my daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey ??? Abraham Van--le Proved in court Jan. 1801 ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 220. Elizabeth Moore's Will made 21 October 1800, proven 17 April 1801. To daughter Sarah Moore, 1 negroe woman named Providence, 2 feather beds and bedsteads and covering, also a chest of drawers, 1 cupboard, 2 cows, 1 black and red. To son John Moore, 1 feather bed with bedstead and covering, 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face. To son Roert, one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old), 3 young cattle, 1 red bull, 1 red heifer with white face and 1 brindle heifer. To son William, 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert). Son William shall live with his brother James Moore. Daughter Peggy McDowell, my feather bed and covering. Daughter Sarah Moore all my sheep (six). balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert Moore, daughter Sarah Moore. Son James Moore, $2.00 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and Son Robert Moore executors. 21 Oct 1800, proven 17 Apr 1801. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2,p. 225-227. James Taylor's Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I James Taylor being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this instrument my last will and Testament. After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the Confession of faith & Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. I order and ordain that on the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner. 2nd That relative to my family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and ordain that my wife Anne shall have a child's part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies, also I order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her issue -------- 2nd I order and ordain that the balance of my estate real & personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as hereafter provided and specified, that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs and my lot in Springfield in Rockbridge I bequeath to my son John and his heirs ---- Farther I order and ordain that my administrators or Executor shall so apply my estate before finally divided and the profits thereof as in the best manner reasonable to accommodate my Relic and raise my family and that when any of my children lawfully sets up in life for & by himself or herself that every such child shall have as much divided off to him or her as my Executors judge can be done consistant with the general interest of the family, And finally that the amount of any such portion given hereafter to any of my children or heretofore given to my daughter Rebeckah Green as near as can be without law decision ascertained shall be calculated in the dividend falling to such child at the final dividing of my estate ---- And I hereby appoint and authorise my wife Anne and my son in law Henry Green Executors of this my last will & Testament in the twenty third day of February eighteen hundred & one -- Signed and acknowledged in the presence of the under written Witness Teste Samuel Houston James Taylor Henry Green John Beaty At a Court held for the County of Rockbridge June the Second 1801 This writing purporting the last will and Testament of James Taylor Deceased was produced in Court by Ann Taylor Executrix and Henry Green Executor herein named and proved by the oaths of Samuel Houston and John Beaty subscribing witnesses and ordered to be Recorded ---- And on the motion of the said Executrix & Executor who made oath according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probat thereof in due form they having with William Taylor and John Morris their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste Aw Reid CRC ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 263. John Moore's Will Son James Moore, the plantation I now live on lying on Woods Creek, one Negroe man named Tom, a negro girl named Let, a negroe boy named Joe, and personal estate. To daughter-in-law hanna Moore, one negroe boy named Sam. To son Robert, one negroe man namded Ned, To son John, my house and lot in town of Lexington, also one negroe girl named Hanna. To granddaughter Peggy Moore, daughter of John, 50 lbs, if her father will not acept the money, son James is ordered to pay her 50 lbs when she comes of age. To son James, one negroe girl named Ann. Son James Moore, executor. Made 4 Sep 1801, amended 26 March 1802 to say Peggy was son of John, proven 6 April 1802. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge Co. Va. Will Book 2 p. 282 and 283 Will of William Wilson Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. In name of God Amen, I William Wilson of County of Rockbridge.... my beloved wife Grizel Wilson ..... son John Wilson .... Rest equally divided amongst my grandchildren viz. William, Hannah, John, James, Janey (or Jincy), Samuel, Alexander and Nancey Wilson .... thirteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred one. Wm. (his mark) Willson Witnesses: John Finley James Finley Mary Finley Proved Court July 6, 1802. Grizel Wilson widow and John Cummins executors with William Ramsay and Henry Mackey their securities.... ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 297-300. (Transcription) Jas. Harper's Will Exmd. I the Revd James Harper Senr of Colliers creek Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in an infirm state of body but of perfect and disposing mind and memory and calling to mins my state of mortality do this twentieth day of July in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and two make ordain and appoint this my last will and Testament in manner and form following First I allow all my just debts to be paid and my body to be decently interred without vain parade or unnecessary expence by my Exrs hereafter named And with regard to such worldly estate as god hath endwed me, I dispose of it as follows. I allow one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to Andrew Morton alias Docr Morton, in order to satisfy him and silence all his murmurings against me about money matters. I bequeath to my dear dear child Mary Harper otherwise Morton a mourning Coat and ring together with two hundred pounds Virginia Currency but this last only in case sd Andw Morton shall fairly and honestly settle the accounts now subsisting between him and my son the Revd James Harper Junr and give him credit for two hundred pounds sterll. paid by me to sd Andw and his wife for accounts of said Jas Harper I likewise bequeath to my two Grand children Elisabeth and Francis Morton fifty pounds currency each I bequeath to my son Revd Jas Harper one hundred and seventy pounds currency together witht he two hundred pounds conditionally bequeathed to my daugher Mary that is provided sd Andw dos not give him credid for sd two hundred pounds Sterll. then and in that case I allow it to be paid to my son Jas. to indemnify him from the fraud. And in this event of the matter I commend my dear Mary to the mercy and sympathy of her mother and brother. I likewise bequeath my Grand daughter Elizabeth Harper daughter of my son Jas. Harper one hundred and twenty dollars to buy a Horse and saddle when she shall arrive at fifteen years of age. I allow my daughter Mary in Case sd two hundred pounds comes to her to keep it at Interest during life and divide it at her death among her children. The above bequeathments to be paid by my Exrs in yearly installments or payments of fifty pounds to commence after Mr. Todd and Thos Leech are paid the first sum Andw Morton's hundred and fifty dollars second year my son Jas fifty pounds & c till all is paid but no interest until due by this arrangement and if they can be paid sooner without injury to my son Wm I allow him to do it without discount, this to be determined by Jas Harper and Stephen Price after enquiring into his circumstances from time to time I bequeath all my remaining property to my beloved spouse Elizabeth Harper and my son Wm Harper share and share alike consisting of lands cattle Household furniture & c my spouse enjoying this property and all the emoluments thereof during her natural life and at her death to revert to my son William and his legitemate Issue forever but in case my son Wm shall die without lawful issue I allow the property to be equally divided between my son Jas and daughter Mary and their heirs share & share alike but in this case my son Wm may bequeath two hundred pounds currency as he pleases and if my beloved wife shall not wish to live with my son Wm she is to have a seperate maintainance by the award of three honest men paid her half yearly. And finally I constitute ordain and appoint my son William Harper and and my nephew James Harper near House mountain in said County and James Hamilton Senr of Buffalo Exrs of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking disavowing and disannulling all former wills and Testaments by me made or said to be made ratifying and confirming and establishing this and none else to be my last will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written Signed sealed published and declared as and for my last will and Testament in presence of Jas Harper Senr (seal) the witnesses who have at my re- quest and in presence of one another subscribed their names as witnesses thereunto viz both to the Will and the Codicil annexed below Stepn R. Price William Johnston Matthew Willson I subjoin the above for explanation that where it said the second year fifty pounds to my son Jas it should have followed the third year fifty to my daughter Mary in case the money come to her and do on alternately till all be paid Secondly I subjoin tht it shall not be legal or in my son Williams power to take a Mortgage or contract any other debt or debts upon the above bequeathed estate exceeding two hundred pounds currency this I ratify and confirm also as a part of my last will and Testament and subscribed as above William Johnston Stephn R. Price Jas Harper Senr (seal) Matthew Willson AR At a Court held for Rockbridge County October fifth 1802 This writing purporting the last will & Testament of James Harper Deceased with the Codicil annexed was produced in Court by William Harper & James Harper, two of the Executors herein named and proved by William Johnston & Stephen R. Price subscribing witnesses and was ordered to be Recorded, The said James having in Court renounced the Executorship, on motion of the said William, the other executor who made oath according to law Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate hereof in due form, he having with James Gold Thomas Crawford, & John Gilmore his securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of $5000 conditioned according to Law Teste Aw Reid CRC ********************************************************************** Rockbridge Co. Va. Will Bk. 2 p. 313 Will of John Willey Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. Beloved wife Ginny Willy Daugher Margaret Willey Son Robert Willey Son Alexander Willey Son Andrew Willey Son John Willey Son Joseph Willey Executors: wife Ginny Willey and my son Robert Willey. Written 24th day of August 1802. Signed John Willey Witnesses James Gilmore Daniel Reed Wm. Reed John Orbiron ( O' Brian ? ) Proved in Court March 11, 1802. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 379. James Bailey (sadler), Cornelius Dorman & Robert Gold are bound to John Page Governor of Virginia in sum of $500.00. 11 August 1804. Condition of such is that the said James Bailey is appointed Constable of this County, sd. James Bailey shall truly discharge the duties of Constable. Signed: James Bailey Cornelius Dorman Robt. Gold ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2 p. 380 and 381 Will of Alexander Wiley Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. Know all men by these presents that I Alexander Wiley of Rockbridge County State of Virginia do this 8th day of June eighteen hundred and four make this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: ...... Son John Wiley ... $250 from sale of land ..... Rest of my children (with John excepted) shall be supported of(f) said land together with my wife so long as they shall live single ..... when my youngest son arrives at age of twenty one years to be divided equally among all children, my son John excepted. ..... appt. wife Elliner Wiley and my son John Wiley my executrix and executor ..... Signed Alexander Wiley Witnesses: Wm. Willson Robert Wiley John Wiley Proved September Court 1804 Rockbridge Co. Va. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 411. (Transcription) Inventory of Andrew Hayslip [Hayslett] dec'd. Persuent to an order of court to us derected we the under named subscribers being first sworn have appraised the Estate of Andrew haislip dec'd as follows £ S D to one bay mare and colt £7-10- to one sorrel filly £7-10 15 0 0 one sorrel stud 15/- one white faced cow and calf £4-10 5 5 0 one black cow with a bell on £3-6 one black hiefer ¢-10 4 16 0 one black and white bull 18/- six sheep £2-14 six geese 15/ 4 7 0 two sows four barrows and three shots 5 12 0 one Loam and one tacklings £1-4-0, one quill wheel 1/6 1 5 6 One set spools 6/- one pack of corn Growing £2-5 2 11 0 one stack of wheet and fourteen dozen barley £5-17 two small paches hemp 3/ 6 00 0 one stack rie £2-2- one shovel plough 6/ 2 8 0 one barsheer plough one doubletree ad two clivses 1 7 0 one long slead 3/ two axes three corn hoose and one matock 12/6 0 15 6 one lockchain and one cutting box 11/- two walnut bedsteads 12/ 1 3 0 two pots and one oven 11/- one pair of hems with drawing chains and two husk collars 12/- 1 3 0 one shot gun 3/- one gun and two barrels 7/ 0 10 0 some woll and one big wheel 17/- one half bushel and one can 3/6 1 0 6 one table 2/6 one spinning wheel and one chack reel 4/6 2 7 0 one box of old Irons 9/- one walnut chist and two chairs 13/- 1 2 0 one bead stead bead beding 18/- Sixteen dozen wheet £1-1-0 1 19 0 two small cegs 3/- one note on William dickson doubtful £3 3 3 0 book acompts 0 12 0 --------------- £60 8 6 Smith Scott Robert Davidson Michael Ciders (M his mark) John Armintrout At Rockbridge Court September 1805 This Inventory & appraisment of the Estate of Andrew Haslip deceased was produced in Court and ordered to be recorded Teste A Reid CRC ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 426. James Hamilton's Will To son James, tract of 238 Acres on Buffalo Creek, known as Gadberry's Plantation. Wife Margaret, 1/2 of real and personal estate during life. Son Robert (after wife's decease) all lands and tenements with all personal estate except his brother James aforementioned property. Proven December 1805. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, pp. 428-429. Abstract of Will of Samuel Wilson, Senr. Samuel Wilson, Senr, of County of Rockbridge, State of Virginia. "In a sick and low condition, tho of sound mind and memory." First, "I request to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner and all funeral expenses to be paid out of my estate." Second- all just debts be paid as speedily as money can be raised. Residue of "my estate both real and personal I give and bequeath to my well beloved Brother James Wilson of Berkly County and State of Virginia" subject to the following legacy. The said James Wilson and Philip P. Wilson, his son whom I hereby appoint and ordain my executors shall pay to "Rodah Taylor my sister's daughter" within twelve months after my decease, $1,000.00. "My estate consists of the following property: to wit: one plantation in Rockbridge County on which I now live containing about three hundred acres. Three negroes namely Molly, Lucky, and Ambrose, one debt on John Wilson of Bath County bonded of the amount of one hundred and sixty pounds, debts due me by the assignment of David Bullock which Philip P. Wilson has authority to collect and settle amount of about or above $500.00 and such other small bonds and book accounts." "I appoint my brother James Wilson and his son Philip P. Wilson my executors." He made his will 10 Nov 1805. It was signed by Samuel Wilson (seal), the signature was very shaky on the document. James McDowell, John Moore, and William Moore were the witnesses. The document was produced in court 3 Dec 1805 by Philip P. Wilson one of the executors and proved by oaths of witnesses. Ordered to be recorded. Certificate granted executor Philip P. Wilson with David Wilson his security. Bond of $3,000.00. Signed A. Reid, CRC. 3 Aug 1807, on the motion of James Wilson one of the executors named, certificate was granted him for obtaining probate thereof with Philip P. Wilson, the other executor with John Hays his security. Bond of $3,000.00. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 448. Hugh Barclay, Sr Will To my Wife Martha, horse named Spark with saddle and bridle, all the monies she may earn in future attending on sick women with all estate rel and personal she possessed at our marriage upon her close adherance to our marriage contract. Also a corner upboard with what is usually in the same, cow which she may choose. Three Sons Hugh, John, and David barclay already rec'd their due proportion- not entitled to any in future save one hundred dollars to David Barclay son to John Barclay at present in Ky. Small reserve of land I now live on lying East side of the tract to put to sale at public auction and turned into cash with all personal property not otherwise assigned for use of my four Daughters: Polly, Peggy, is not but her heirs get her share, Rachel, & Hannah, all above to divide equally. Each daughter to have what cloaths I may have- equally divided between my three grandchildren, sons of Elihu Barclay, dec'd. to whom I have conveyed by deed of Gift the Mill Tract of land containing 250 Acres with all the improvements thereon and with respect to my Negro man James who I have found trusty and faithful in some good measure I will him to have his freedom at my decease. By giving my exors such security as they shall approve to pay 50 lbs to them at the expiration of four years from my decease also to give security to indemnify the estate for life for his support and taxes. Exors John Poage and James Moore and my daughter Polly Paxton. Signed: Hugh Barclay Teste: James Moore Francis Sims Isac Paxton made 10 April 1805, probated 1 April 1806. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, Rt. #1, Box 311, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, (reddog@rockbridge.net) unless otherwise indicated. [© All rights reserved.] ********************************************************************* **********************************************************************