Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, (1806-1813) pp. 6-12, 14-16, 18, 34-36,
40-41, 50-52, 80-82, 99-101, 107-111, 118-121, 147, 220-221, 257-258, 303-305,
354-355, 405, 419, 427-429, 482, 534.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 6-10 (Transcription)

James Harper's Will

I James Harper near the house Mountain on the drafts of Coliours
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 mind my state of mortality do this twenty sixth day of
May in the year of our lord Eighteen Hundred and six 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
dessently intered by my Exacutors hereafter named and with regard to
such worldly Estate as God has endowed me with I dispose of it as
follows I alow an Inventory to be taken and an apprasement made of
all my Horses Cattle sheep and hogs Waggon and part of waggon geers
and every other farming utenciel or implement of Husbandry with all
other personal property Except what crops may be on my dwelling
place and the corn and flax on my place known by the name of
workmans hollow the wheat on the latter place I allow one third part
of it to be immediate property of my wife Elazabeth Harper and my
sons Andrew and Thomas Harper and my Daughter Elazabeth Harper for &
in lieu of their dwelling the remaining two thirds to Wm Willson
esqr or some other Merchant to be accounted of and recknod for as
the above mentioned personal estate all the above property but what
is excepted I Allow to be appraised at what it would sell for at
twelve months credit as there will be few or no demands for several
years and I do not allow the possesors to be chargeable with any
Interest. The above personal property when disposed of as above
directed I allow to remain in the hands of my wife Elizabeth and my
son And Harper untill the sd Andw is twenty one years of age except
my daughter Elizabeths [Harper's share] Andrew arrives at the age of
twenty on I allow there to be another Appraisement of all property
of the above description whatever it is bettred between this time
and that my sd Wife Elizabeth and son Andrew shall be equal shares
in all such advance but if its made worse all such difficency must
be made up equally by the above parties last mentioned hers by ebing
deducted from her share hereafter specified and his in such manner
as shall hereafter appair I allow my wife Elizabeth Harper her
living on our present dwelling place during her natural life if she
remains in Wodowhood and sixty pounds worth of such property as
shall best suit her if she chooses to marry but she may not continue
on sd place after she is Married if she is spared and continues with
her family untill Andrew is of age then I allow her and my sons
Thomas and james Harper be put in possession of one half of the
personal property above mentioned and my sons Andrew and Wm to
possess the other half whan Andrew Marries which must not be before
he is twenty one he may remove to the lands conveyed to me by
Frederick Becker which lands the twenty four acres thereto annexed
by a letter survey I allow to be the property Equally of my sons
Andrew and William Harper and their heirs forever on their
fulfilling what I shall hereafter enjoin upon them in this my will
my present dwelling place bought of Thomas Willson with the twenty
one aceres added thereunto by a later survey I allow to be the
property equaly of my sons Thomas and James Harper and their heirs
forever on their fulfilling what I shall hereafter enjoin upon them
in this my will I allow my son Hugh Harper to get my gun and one Cow
and twenty dollars worth of grain or other produce when he Marries
or takes up house besides what I have given him heretofore I allow
my Daughter Mary Harper Alias Bean my Watch I allow my Daughter
Elizabeth Harper when she disposes of herself in marriage to be
decently fitted off as to dress -- wished with a bed and bedecloaths
one horse worth mor than ninety dollars a saddle and two milk cows
A[ ] and spinning wheel I allow all the above beauqueathments
discharged before Andrew and his Mother seperates as to y[oun[ger
children from Thomas and downward they are to be [ ] by those
under whoes care they schall be left respective [ ] boys to
be learned to read well write tolerably and cypt[ ] Practice the
girls taught to read well and write if conven[ient] when my son
Andrew takes up house he is to take Wm and his brothers and sophia
his sister with him and have th[em] educated as above directed John
is to work with him [ ] Wm dutifully and reasonably except when
at shool untill [ ] years of age where he must go to such a trade
as he shall [ ] and when he arrives at twenty one years of age
sd And [ ] is to pay him one and twenty dollars and to p[ay]
Sopaha exactly in the same manner as I have directed f[ ]
sister Elizabeth if Andrew or Wm should be removed by [ ]
before the age of twenty one John is to take the place [ ]
diseased and the surviving Party shall be free of whe[ ] had
bequeathed to John if the sd Andrew and Wm fail [ ] discharging
the above bequeathments more than twelve [ ] after John is of
age or Sifaha married after being twenty [ ] then in case the
lands of that place shall be sold a[ ] and Wm shall have
one third each and John and Sophia [ ] sixth each of what may
arise from the sale I allow my [ ] Jean to continue with her
mother and brothers Thomas an [ ] untill Married and by them to
be fixed off in the same [ ] as above described for my
Deaughters Eezabeth and Sifiaha I [ ] my son Parker Martin Harper
also to be under the care of Thomas and James Harper and his Mother
while she lives with them and to be by them Educated as above
directed and to be dutiful and obedient to all their reasonable and
lawful commands untill he is seventeen years of age at which time he
is to be put to such A trade as he shall choose and when he arrives
at the years of twenty one the Above Thomas and James is pay him on
hundred and twenty dollars if either of the above Thomas & James are
removed by death before the age of twenty one the surviving pay is
to be freed of paying what was bequeathed to Parker M Harper and he
is to fall into the estate of the deceased if in case the sd Thomas
and James fails in discharging the above bequeathments to Jean and
Parker M Harper above one year after sd Parker M is twenty one in
that case the lands I have nominated for them shall be sold and one
third part shall be for Thomas and one third for James and Jean and
Parker M. Harper shall have one sixth part each of what may arise
from such sale I do further Allow as a part of my will that if any
party concerned therein shall think themselves agrieved or any
doubts should arise from the darkness or supposed darkness of my
will the party so agrieved or doubting shall call as Arbitrator four
senceble reputed Honest men who in case of their not agreeing shall
call a fifth man of the same discription and Ultimately and Finally
desside all causes of the above nature and finally I constitute
ordain and Appoint William Wilson Merchant Esqr of Lexington
Rockbridge and my Brother Andrew Harper of sd county Executor of
this my last will and testament ratifying and confirming and
Establishing this my last will and testament in Witness whereof I
have hereunto sett my hand and seal the day and year first above
written
Signed sealed published declared George Currie James Harper (seal)
as and for my last will and tes- William Struthers
tament in presence of the witnesses James Shields
who have at my request and in pre-
sence of one another subscribed their
[ ]

At Rockbridge Court Septemr 1st 1806
 A writing purporting the last [ ] Testament of James
Harper decd was produced [ ] William Willson & Andrew Harper
the executors therein [ ] and proved by the oaths of
the subscribing witnes[ ] and ordered to be recorded and
on the mo[tion] said executors who made oath acording to law
ce[rtificate] granted them for obtaining probate thereof in[ ]
they having together with John Willson & Nucha[ ] their
securities entered into and acknowledged [ ] penalty of
$2000 conditioned according to la[w]

 Teste

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 10-12.

Robert Hutchison's Will (Transcription)
[Submitted by Kate Knox for use in USGenWeb Archives
SKnox48900@aol.com]

 I Robert Hutchison of Rockbridge County & State of Virginia
being in a sick and low condition but of sound mind and memory and
knowing that it is appointed for all men to die do make this my last
will & Testament (that is to say) I give my soul to god who gave it
my body I commit to the dust to be buried in a decent and christian
manner at the discretion of my Executors as to my estate which has
plased god to give me I bequeth and dispose of it in manner
following (to wit) after my Just debts and burial charges is paid I
give and bequeath to my beloved wife one third of my land her life
time also a horse and saddle the horse to be such as she shall chose
also two cows & a bed and furniture I give to my Grandson Robert
Mitchell thirty three dollars and thirty four cents I give and
allow to my three grand children Robert Adams Polly Adams and Martha
Adams one Hundred dollars to each thirty three dollars
and thirty four cents I bequeth unto my daughter Marthew Stuart one
hundred and sixty dollars and sixty eight cents I bequeth and alow
to my three daughters Shusana Nancy and Mary one hundred acres of
the land I now possess to each of them thirty three acres and one
third but if my son Robert shall pay to each of my sd three
daughters Shusana Nancy and Mary one hundred pounds in four annel
payments after my death then my sd three daughters shall accept of
it and the sd Hundred acres shall be his but if he shall refuse to
pay to them or give them sufficient security for the payment of one
hundred pounds to each of them in the time above mentioned then the
Land shall be theirs and their heirs the remainder of my Land I alow
and bequeth to my son Robert & to his heirs and assigns for ever I
also give him my waggon two horses my still vessels and all my
farming utensiels I also give and allow to Each of my three
Daughters Shusana Nancy & Mary a horse and saddle a bed & furniture
I also alow to my daughter Shusana one hundred & thirty three
dollars thirty four cents the remainder of my estate after the above
bequethments is paid I allow to be equally devided amongst my three
daughters Shusana Nancy and Mary and lastly I appoint my daughter
Shusana Executrix and my son Robt Executor of this my last will &
testament and I do hereby revock and disanul all former wills and
make this my last will and testament signed sealed pronounced and
declared to be my last will and testament this 31st day of May 1806 

Robert Hutcheson (seal)

In Presence of
Charles Campbell
Robt Sharp
Charles Duncan
 At Rockbridge Court Septemr 1st 1806
 The last will & testament of Robert Hutchason decd
was produced in court by Susanna Hutchason Exex & Robert Hutchason
Exor therein named and proved by the oath of the subscribing
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and the said Susana in
open court refused to take upon herself the Burthen of the execution
of sd Will On the motion of said Robert Hutchason the Exor therein
named who made oath according to law certificate is granted him for
obtaining probate thereof in due form he having together with Joseph
White & Samuel Campbell his securities entered into and acknowledged
bond in penalty of $3000 conditioned according to law
Teste A Reid Cl

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 12.

Thomas Cunningham's Will

 Son William, plantation I now live on, 260 acres with stock of
horses, cows, hogs, and sheep and all implements of husbandtry and
furniture in house and kitchen.
 Three daughters to have maintainence of said place until they
are married or otherwise provided for.
 To son William, Negore man Jerry.
 To daughter Jenny Cunningham, negro girl Meriah with 15 lbs
money, a horse and saddle at least worth 25 lbs with a bed and
furniture and a cow, after she comes of age or is married.
 To daughter Isabella Cunningham, negro boy Sam with 15 lbs
money, a horse and saddle at least worth 25 lbs with a bed and
furniture and a cow, after she comes of age or is married.
 To daughter Betsy Cunningham, negro girl Rachel with 15 lbs
money, a horse and saddle at least worth 25 lbs with a bed and
furniture and a cow, after she comes of age or is married.

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Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 3, pp. 14-16.

Christopher Tolley's Will

 In the name of God, amen whereas I Christopher Tolly now being a
low condition of health but sound in Judgement and perfect in
understanding And therfore calling to mind that it is appointed one
for all men to die. I think it necessary and a grade (sic) part of
my duty to settle the affairs of my worldly astate (sic) and divide
the same with as much justice as possible. (sic) I can. In the first
place I recommend my soul to Almighty God that gave it and my body
to be Burried (sic) in a Christan (sic) manner. Then to my beloved
wife Patience I give and bestow two horse beasts, that is to say a
sorrel mare and a sorrel horse, three milch cows, half of the meadow
and the orchard in the meadow, and two fields that are in corn with
priviledge of the dwelling house, one set of plow irons, one ax, one
shovel plow, one weeding hoe, one sprouting hoe with all the
household furniture during her life then the the (sic) fields and
orchard fauls (sic) into the persession (sic) of my son Samuel. But
the other property with its increse (sic) shall be equally divided
among all the legatees. Also one wagon given to hrs in sd. manner.
Then to my son John Tolley I give and bestow one hundred acres of
land being the part of land he now lives on. Then to my son Joseph
Tolly I give and bestow one hundred forty five acres of land Being
the part that he now lives upon. Then to my son Christopher Tolly I
give and bestow one hundred acres of land Being the place he lives
upon and the said land not being pattened each legatee shall Bare
(sic) the part in proportion of the expence (sic) to clare
(sic) it out of the office for him. Then to my son Samuel Tolly I
give and Bestow one hundred forty five acres of land Being the part
that I live upon also to my beloved wife I leave the profit of the
bound boy Elihu Davis in witness thereof I acknowledge this to be my
last Will and Testament this 24 September one thousand eight hundred
and four.
 Christopher Tolley
Teste: Archd. Thomas
 Saml. McCleur
 James Colgan

 At a court held in Rockbridge County October 6th 1806;
 The last will and Testament of Christopher Tolly deceased,
produced in court and proved by the oath of Archibald Thomas & James
Colgin two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be
recorded and on the motion of John Carpenter (who alledges he is one
of the heirs of said Tolly) to have the order of the court this day
made admitting the said will to record, set aside which on hearing
is overruled, to which opinion the said Carpenter prayed an appeal
to the 1st day next Staunton District Court which is granted on
giving Bond and Security in the sum of $100conditional according,
The said Carpenter by his attorney tendered a Bill of Exceptions in
these words:to wit, "Motion & c which were signed sealed and ordered
to be made a part of the record.
 Teste: A. Reid CC

And at Rockbridge court December 2nd 1806
 On the motion of John Tolly who made oath according to law,
Letters of administration of the estate of Christopher Tolly dec'd
with the will annexed is granted him in due form he having together
with Joseph Tolly & Samuel Tolly his securities entered into &
acknowledged Bond in the penalty of one thousand Dollars,
conditioned according to law.
 Teste: A. Reid CC

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 18.

Will of James Bailey of Rockbridge County, VA

 To wife Anney Bailey, all household furniture.
 To daughters Martha and Salley, household furniture at their
mother's death.
 To son William Bailey, tract of land where I live also my
farming utensils, 1 bed, and furniture, and all my stock, he to give
his mother a decent and comfortable maintainence and dyet & clothing
during her natural life, and to pay each of this sisters 100 lbs.
(to begin 1 yr. after my death in geals of 25 lbs. yearly to each)
and to give each of them one cow when they demand.
 To two sons Andrew and David Bailey, one tract of land lying in
county of Amherst.
 To daughter Kesiah Hillin, 5 shillings to be paid by my son
William Bailey.
 Son William Bailey & David Templeton Executors.
Teste: David Edmundson Signed: James Bailey
 Sarah Edmundson
 Jean Edmundson
 David Edmundson, junr.
 Proven 6 October 1806 by David and Sarah Edmundson.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 34-36.

John Mackey's Will (Transcription)

In the name of God amane. I John Makky of Rockbridge County and state of
Virginey do make this as my last Will and Tesment. In the maner foling that all
Just dets be paid and my funerl charges first. I lave to my Dauhter Eisabel
Makky fifty pound a hars and sadle and bed well furnished and the third of that
Lot agoing old Mcanty to my Daughter seragh I lave one other third. I bequeath
to my Daughter mary the other third containg three quarters of acers each to
have choises acording to there age.
I lave to my son John Makky the plantation that I live on only sixty five acers
Revered of it with all my personal Estate and Efacks only Jah the nager and the
five acer and one hal bought of Samuel More and the third of the lot in town
next to Vances With Jane and Will the too oldest nagars. I lave and Beqath to
my son James Makky sixty five acres where the tanyards is ten square acres
beyond the rod and the Balance backwards to Extend Backward along heas line and
each to make the half of devision fence and also the too part of the lot that I
lived on in twon and the ten acer Lot Joing haneu and windel and the half acer
back lot Long Whitesides Lot and the half of the ally to the wel Joing Dirst
and the nager Jah with a god hars and sadel and a furnished bed and my wach and
also to my son James is to have ded timber of John place for ther terme of ten
years for fire wod. I lave to my Daughter Jane one hundred pounds fifty in cash
the other in good property such as she thinks fit an to live here fed and scald
and fled till coms of age. I lave and Bequath to my Daughter betey one hundred
pounds one half in cash and the other in good property and to Live with thire
Brother John. To be scad fed and til the come of age and to work to help him
and themselves and in case that bel dis not Mary she is to have the uper end of
the hous with a cows kep fire wod Lade Down and garden and Flex soed an In case
any of my to sons Dies before the haves Lagel Eairs there the other is to injoy
his share only pay ten pounds to his sisters apse and In case any of the three
anmarried Girles Dies anmarried my too soons is to have thire shares Betwixt
them. NB my son John Makky is to pay of all the dets and Legacies I do hereby
apint Andrew Red William Willson at the mil and my daughter Bel my hole and
sole Exactiers Agust 1802 Given under my hand& sale.
 John Makky (seal)

 In case I should not build a house on my son James Lot I will that my son
John shall pay one half of the expence of building a house theron Equal to the
one which I have contracted with Edgar to build on it.


At a court continued & held for Rockbridge County October 8th 1806
 A writing purporting the last Will & Testament of John Mackey deceased was
produced in court and proved to be the hand writing of the said decedant by the
oath of William Willson & Hugh Willson except the word "square" interlined
after the word "acres" and before the word "beyond" and also a memorandum
endorsed on the said will in these words, to wit "In case I should not build a
house on my son James lot I will that my son John shall pay one half of the
Expence of Building a house thereon equal to the one which I have contracted
with Edgar to Build on it "which they depose are not the handwriting of the
said decedant, but that the said alteration & Memorandum, were made in his
presence (the said decedents) but not at his request on the motion of John
Mackey and James Mackey two of the Legatees named in the said will by their
attorney to have the same admitted to record, whereupon came James Long who is
intermarried with one of the legatees in the said will named, and opposed the
Validity of the same and on argument of counsel on both sides and the
circumstances of the case the court are of the opinion that the said writing is
the true last will and testament of the said decedant, except the
interlineation & memorandum aforesaid and therefore it is ordered to be
recorded as such except the said interlenation & memorandum from which
decision the said James Long by his attorney prayed an appeal to the first day
of the next Staunton district court which to him is granted on giving Bond &
security in the penalty of one hundred Dollars during the setting of the
present court. On the Trial of this motion the Appellant by his attorney
tendered a bill of Exceptions, which were signed sealed & Ordered to be made a
part of the record and are in these words to wit," On the motion & c". And
Andrew Reid William Willson & Isabella Mackey the executors & executrix in the
said will named having by their written certificates refused to take upon
themselves the burthen of the execution of the said will, on the motion of John
Mackey, who made oath according to law certificate is granted him for obtaining
Letters of Administration with the will annexed in due form he having to
together with Hugh Willson & William Wilson his securities entered into &
acknowledged Bond in the penalty of Five Thousand Dollars conditioned as the
law directs.

 Teste: A. Reid CRC

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 40-41.

Robert Hutchison's Inventory and Appraisal (Transcription)
[Submitted by Kate Knox SKnox48900@aol.com}

[Marginal Note: Robt Hutchason Inventy & appraisl]
 We being first sworn to appraise the estate of Robert
Hutcheson Decd do make the following Inventory this 25 December 1806
Viz
 D C
To one Brown Horse 65
To one bey Mare 50
To one bey Horse 3 years old 70
To one bey Mare 3 yr old 50
To one black Mare 3 yr old 30
To one white & black Heffer cow 7
To one red & white heffer cow 7
To one Red & White heffer cow 5 75
To one red cow White face 8 50
To one black cow 8
To one brindled cow 9
To one Red Steer white face 5 50
To two yearlin heffers one black & one red 5 eich 10
To one red cow white face 9
To one windmill 15 dollar 15
To one cuting box & knife 2 50
To five pair chains & herns 2 brickbands 2 collers 20
 and 4 bridles
To one waggon new 110
To one old Waggon 12
To one still 50
To set still Vessels 13 50
To twenty three sheep 30 66
To four bull calf at 1 1/2 dol eich 6
To two ploughs and Irons 10
To 2 shovel ploughs 1 25
To one flax brake 1
To one sythe and cradle 1 50
To one dung fork & pitchfork 50
To one grindstone 34
To one Iron Harrow 2
To one pair stilyards 2 50
To 8 old vessels 4
To One Mattock and shovel 1 50
To two tubs & one keg 1 67
 D C
To one Mattock and spade 1 84
T one log chain
To one Loom and tacklings 7
To two bake ovens two pots and skillet 6
To One large kettle 3
To eleven old kitchen vessels 1 67
To Tongs & fire shovel Two crooks 4
To two set fire Irons one pair smithing Irons 3
To one tea kittle 2
To cubbord and furniture 50
To one table 4
To 3 spinning wheels big wheel & reel 5
To one bed and furniture 30 To one do 15 45
To one bed & furniture 40 to one Do 37 77
To one bed and furniture 40
To two looking glasses 3 dol to 2 brass candlesticks 2 dol 5
To one beareu old 5
To two heckles 2
To 35 Hogs at eighteen dol 18
To whisky sold to the amount of 694 16 9 316 12
To bond sixty dol 60
To a note of 30 dol 30
 Alex Porter
 James Houston
 Alex Culton
 James Culton
 At Rockbridge court February 2nd 1807
 An Inventory & Appraisement of the estate of Robert Hutchason
deceased, returned and Ordered to be recorded

 Teste
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Rockbridge County VA Will Book 3, pp. 50-51.

Abstract of Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Samuel
Wilson Deceased

 The inventory included: one negro woman and two children
valued at $165.00, several horses, cows, iron tools, articles of old
iron, wheels, barrels, old castings, cooper ware, beds and
furniture, corn, oats, rye, looking glass, chests, earthern glass
and potters ware, chairs, ploughs, chains and collar, calves,
shovel, tongs, sifter, pot racks, matick (sic) and hoes, pewter,
copper tea kettle, shoemaker tools, grain in ground, hog, and
stockbuckle.
 Signed by Phil Wilson.
 It was appraised by Samuel Willson, John Moore, and William
Moore 11 Dec 1805 with an additional inventory by the executor.
 A bond due from John Wilson of $565.32 1/3, a note due from
Hugh Alexander dec'd of $23.00. Bonds due from persons in Albemarle
County in hands of John Coalter, Esquire, amount not accurately
known, supposed to be $600.00 from which deduct $101.00 appropriated
in testator's lifetime. Signed Phil Wilson, Executor.
 Samuel Wilson, John Moore, and William Moore were sworn
before a Justice of the peace and a true and faithful appraisement
of the personal estate of Samuel Wilson dec'd. 11 Dec 1805.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 52. (Transcription)

Andrew Haslett to Andrew Hasletts Senr. Estate Dr £ S D
To the amount of appraisment 60 8 6

No 1 fr By Wilsons receipt 1 7 6
 2 By Clerks note 1 3 12
 3 By receipt 1 7 0
 4 By Do Sheriff 9 3
 5 By two Clerks notes 15 9
 6 By one note 16 6
 7 By receipt Fold James 11 6
 8 By Do Wm Moody 12 0
 9 By Lawyers accompt 1 7 0
 10 By Accompt to John Houston 1 4 0
 11 By accompt to Robet Clark 1 10 6
 12 By Douglass receipt 3 0
 13 By Wm Fords Do 12 0
 14 By Jacob Riplogles Do 1 4 0
 15 By taking care of the crop of grain 3 15 0
 ----------------
 16 7 7
one note on Wm Dixon not received for $10
 March 23rd 1807 John Houston
 James Gilmore
At Rockbridge April Court 1807
 A settlement of the estate of Andrew Hayslit deceased was
returned & ordered to be recorded
 Teste A Reid CRC

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 80-82.

(Abstract of William Taylor's Will)

 "In the name of God Amen. I William Taylor Senior of
Rockbridge County, VA, sick in body but of perfect "mind and memory"
make this last Will and Testament.
 First- "I give and Recommend my soul unto the ha[nd] of
Almighty god that gave it and my Body I boun[d] to the earth to be
buried in a decent and Christian li[ke] manner not doubting that at
the general resurrecti[on] I shall receive the same again."
 As for my worldy goods: First- "my Funeral Expenses [and]
all other debts to be Carefully and Justly paid."
 "I give and bequeath unto my beloved sons John and William
Taylor, the Plantation I now live on contain[ing] seven hundred and
Thirty one acres more or less" to be th[us] divided. One third to
John Taylor, and the other Two to William Taylor, with whom (the sd.
William Taylor) I allow beloved wife Ruthy Taylor to live and remain
during li[fe] or as long as she pleases or remains in her widowhood
if she should Incline to Marry and leave William Taylor [she] shall
then be Entitled to eight pounds yearly to be levied the Estate and
at her death the sd. eight pounds to recede John Taylor and Wm.
Taylor, and the land to be equal[ly] divided betwixt them share and
share alike.
 "I give and Bequeath unto my beloved wife Ruthy Taylor one
Feather [bed] with every necessary furniture belonging thereto
toge[there] with the household furniture kitchen utensils &c one
pa[ir] drawers (William Taylors excepted)."
 "I also leave my be[loved] Daughters Polly Taylor, Peggy
Taylor, and Betsey Taylor to each, one feather bed and furniture and
two milch cows to be furnished with them of the premises but if the
sd proves deficient on the premises the defalcation to be made up by
the sd William Taylor." Also to each of the three girls one horse,
bridle and saddle Value thirty three pounds a piece, to be given by
the above John and Wm. Taylor.
 "I do also leave unto my beloved son Andrew Taylor one horse
Bridle and saddle value thirty three pounds and one hundred dollars
in cash, that is when he arrives to the years of the Maturity, but
being a minor of about ten years, the above John and William Taylor
shall continue him at school till he's fifteen or sixteen years old
at which period they shall bind him out to any Trade he choses to
Incline to."
 "I do also leave unto my beloved daug. Sarah Elliot Two
Dollars, and as for the three horses now on the premises Viz the
gray horse the prince horse and the young Mare to remain the sole
property of the sd. William Taylor."
 "I do also constitute appoint and ordain my beloved wife
Ruthy Taylor Jointly with my son John Taylor to be my sole Executors
of this my last will and Testament utterly Revoking disannulling all
former Wills and Bequeaths heretofore by me made, Ratifying and
confirming this my only last will and Testament."
 "In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my seal this eight day of August and in the year of our lord one
thousand eight hundred & seven.
William Taylor (seal)
Signed and Published pronounced and declared in the presence of us

Israel Cowan
James Cunningham
Henry Tole (O his mark)

 At Rockbridge December Court 1807
 The last will and Testament of William Taylor deceased was
produced in
court proved by oath of two subscribing witnesses and ordered to be
recorded. On the motion of Ruthy Taylor & John Taylor the executors
who made oath according to law certificate is granted them for
obtaining probate. They together with Joshua Hicks & Daniel Taylor
their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of
$300[.00] according to law.
Teste: A. Reid CC

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Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 3, pp. 99-101

Abstract of Samuel Willson's Will

Samuel Willson of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia Last Will
and Testament. Made 11 Feb 1806, proven 1 Feb 1808.

 "To my wife Mary Willson I leave the house we now live in &
the kitchen together with my bookcase & clock & four of my slaves to
wit Luck, Joe, Lilla & Lewis to be at her disposal so long as she
lives & at her death to be disposed of as hereafter directed." He
also left his wife the balance of the household and kitchen
furniture, one hundred pounds in cash, the choice of horses, three
cows, as many sheep as she needed to furnish clothing for herself. 
The negroes were to be entirely at her disposal and to be left to
whomever she pleased. "My son Robert" was to furnish Mary with
sufficient provisions for herself and the negroes and stock for as
long as she lived. "Joe is to work on the farm with Robert as he has
done heretofore."
 "To my son Robert Willson, I leave all my lands" with all
"my farming utensils and my negro man Joe after the death of my
wife" also my bookcase and clock."
 "To my daughter Betsey Lindsey, I leave my negro boy Daniel
to be delivered to her at any time she shall demand him."
 "To my daughter Sally Johnston, I give my negro girl Lilla
after the death of my wife." 
 "To my son Hugh Willson & my daughter Betsey Lindsey, I give
my negro woman Luck & my negro boy Lewis after the death of my
wife." Should they not choose to take the negroes they were to be
sold and the price divided equally between them.
 "All my livestock except what is before mentioned shall be
sold and the money arising therefrom together with all outstanding
debts & cash which I shall died possessed of, after paying all just
debts & funeral charges to be equally divided between my four
children, Hugh, Betsey, Sally, & Robert."
 "I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Robert Willson &
my friend William Willson whole & sole executors of this my last
will and testament."

 The document was made 11 Feb 1806.
 Signed by Samuel Willson (seal)
 
 Witnesses: William Willson
 Hugh Willson
 Saly (sic) Willson

Produced in Court 1 Feb 1808 by Wm. Willson a witness and ordered to
lie for further proof. On 2 Feb 1808, it was further proved by Hugh
Willson a witness and ordered to be recorded.
 On the motion of Robert Willson and William Willson the
executors who made oath according to law certificate was granted
them for obtaining probate. With Hugh Willson & John Ruff their
securities they entered into and acknowledged a bond of $15,000.00.
Signed A. Reid CC.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 107-111.

Will of William Willson

 ---Four sons Joseph, William, Thomas, and James should work plantation I
live on with plantation I purchased of Vinzant and John Moore and from profits
arising from their working those plantations with the crops raised this year
and those in the ground with stock of every kind and farming utensils and
household furniture with stills......
 ----If son Joseph remains with other sons until all debts are paid and
shall pay daughter Peggy $800.00, the bequeath to him and his hrs sd tract I
purchased of Elijah Vinzant. If he does nor remain with the other sons then
said tract to be sold and balance of debts paid out of the money and $800.00 to
my daughter Peggy and balance to be paid to my son Joseph.
 -----Son William (if remains with other sons.....) tract of land purchased
of John Moore continaing about 90-100 acres. If he does not stay to be sold and
money used to pay debts.
 ---- After debts paid, 1/4 part of my personal estate for support of my
wife. She to have benefit of my negro boy named Bolt during her life under
discretion of my executors to make her support more certain. She shall be
furnished with comfortable and suitable food and clothing from the land
hereafter give to my son James with sufficient room in the house we now live in
so long as she lives.
 ----Remaining 3/4 of my personal property to sons Samuel, Joseph, William,
Thomas and James to be equally divided.
 ---- Part of tract formerly William Moore's to my son Samuel his heirs and
assigns forever.... [describes....old saw mill....James Dryden.....cross Moores
Creek below Dryden....mill dam....crosses Buffalo Creek].
 ----To son William, remainder of sd. tract formerly William Moores. {if
remains with brothers}
 ----To son Thomas part of tract I now live on which lies North East of
lines formerly divided between my Father's land and mine until they come of to
Buffaloe Creek.... north of the creek up to the fork, north of north Branch as
fas as sd. tract reaches but in case son Thomas shall not remain with and
assist his proportion until debts are paid....... he also to pay daughter Peggy
$100.00.
 ----To son James remainder of tract I live on including house.... if son
James not stay with sons...... He to pay daughter Peggy $100.00 in two years.
 ---To daughter Peggy in addition to the $1,000.00 to be paid by sons
Joseph, Thomas and James, my negroe boy named Bolt after death of her mother, a
horse, saddle and bridle worth $125.00. a "burroe" worth $15.00, good feather
bed and bedstead and furniture, 2 "milch" cows... She to have priveledges of
living in the house and suitable food until she marries.
 ----To son James following furniture [describes]
 ----Appoint William Willson Esquire, William Caruthers, James Blair, and
Andrew Alexander Trustees for purpose of selling lands should that become
necessary.
 -----Sons Samuel and Joseph Exors and guardians to my sons Thomas and
James until of age.

 Made will 6 Dec 1807 
Signed William Wilson

In present of: James Wilson James Blair John Wilson

Rockbridge Cout 4 Apr 1808- Produced in court and proiven by witneses- ordered
to be recorded.
 Witnesses are securities, bond of $10,000.00
 Test Aw. Reid CRC

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 118-121. (Abstract)

26 March 1805 Thomas Willson's Will made.
 ----Give devise and bequeth "unto my son William Willson and my son Thomas
Willson, Junr. all my estate both real and personal (viz)" Plantation "I now
live on near House Mountain in Rockbridge County" adjoining Asa Banning and
James Moore.... also all stock, utensils, furniture and moveable effects on the
same lands... and monies now due or which become due to be equally divided
between them. No actual division of the Estate shall take place until my son
Thomas is twenty one years of age. should either of them marry before that
time if they should get any stock with their wife, they must either sell it or
must disolve in the common stock and only get an equal divide of the whole.
...... after son Thomas reaches age of twenty one, son William and him may
decide to divide the Estate. They may sell the whole and divide the money
equally or choose to hol land and pay the other one half the value, or [have an
equal division made by uninterested parties.]
 ----To son Hugh Wilson and my sons-in-law William Caruthers, Nathaniel
Willson, William Harper,and James Collers and Anderson Walker 5 shillings
sterling if demanded to declar them from any farther claim in the Estate. ...
if either my son William or my son Thomas should die before an actual division
is made of the Estate without lawful issue, the surviving of my two aforesaid
sons shall have the whole of the stock and personal Estate and whole of my land
(being appraised as aforesaid) to the children of my son Hugh and my Daughters
Jane, Nancy, Betsy and Polly to be equally divided among them.
 ----Recommend sons William and Thomas give my daughter Nancy a colt to be
raised for and given to her oldest daughter Jenny.
 ----Two sons Hugh and William as Executors to make and execute a legal and
sufficient title for a certain quantity of land to Adam Onroo and likewise to
John English......
 ----Son William as Exor to make legal title to son Hugh for a tract I gave
him.... Son Hugh to make legal title to my sons William and Thomas for tract
laid off agreeable to bond given.
 ----Ordain my two sons Hugh and William my Executors.
 
 Signed: Thomas Willson
in presence of:
Stephn R. Price
Samuel Moore
James Willson
Ulrick Hostater (signed in German)

N.B. [N.B. means Nota Bena] Sons William and Thomas to divide my books with my
children reserving to themselves such as they choose especially the Family
Bible, Philomons Letters, and Confession of Faith, equally divide the rest.
 
 Signed: Thomas Willson
in presence of:
Stephn R. Price
Samuel Moore
James Willson
Ulrick Hostater (signed in German)
 
Rockbridge County Court 6 oct 1808
 Produced by Hugh Willson and William Willson Exors. Proved by oaths of
Stephen R. Price, James Wilson, and Ulerick Hostater subscribing witnesses-
ordered to be recorded.
 Certificate granted to obtain probate. Securities: Robert Wilson, James
Mackey, John Mackey, James Wilson, Smith Scott, and Robert Montgomery. Bond of
$5,000.

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 Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 2, p. 147. (Transcription)

I Esther Spence of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia do make this my last
Will and testament that is to say that I give to Esther McCreary ten pounds an
the one half of my beds and bedclothes I give to Esther Spence ten pounds and
the other half of my beds and bedclothes and after my debts and funeral
expenses is paid I give the remainder of my money to my son John three
daughters (viz) Grizzy, Nancy and Eliza to be equally divided amongst them I
give to M[angus] {McCleary] my best gown and table cloth I give the remainder
of my clothes and household furniture to Isbell Spence except my Beaurea which
I give to Grizey Spence and lastly I do appoint Robert McCalphin and John [M]
Walker executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking all other
Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made in Witness hereof I have set may
hand and seal this 25th day of March 1808 signed sealed and delivered to be the
last will and Testament of the above named Esther Spence in presence of

Joseph Walker Sen                               Esther Spence )x her mark)
Joseph Walker
Martha M. Walker

At Rockbridge Court October 5th 1808
          The last Esther Spence deceased Will and Testament of was produced in
Court proved by the oath of Joseph Walker and Joseph Walker junr two of the
subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded
               A Copy
                    Teste
                         A Reid CRC

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 220-221.(Abstract)

Will of James Wilson of Rockbridge.
 -----To my well beloved wife Rebecca, one third of all lands and use of
one half of dwelling house during her natural life, also seventy pounds and use
of same for date hereof, likewise my negro girl Dine a slave, the bay horse she
usually rides, two milch cows and all household furniture except one good
feather bed and furniture and two Bureaus, all aforesaid except land house and
issue of Dine my negroe Girl to her and her heirs forever to dispose of as she
may think proper. But if she chooses to remove from the land on which I now
live instead of the one third thereof and her part of the dwelling house I will
that she receive from each of her sons Matthew and Andrew twenty dollars
annually the remaining time of her natural life.
 -----to my daughter Serah Wilson seventy pounds, the large Gray horse she
usually rides a good feather bed and furniture her saddle bridle all her own
clothes and a "Beawroe"
 -----to my sons Samuel and David Willson each one dollar and also one
hundred acres of land each which I claim in Tennessee.
 -----To my daughters Elizabeth Campbell and Rebecca Henderson each one
dollar and seventy five acres in state of Tennessee.
 ----Legatees for land in Tennessee shall not put in their claim for their
shares until a legal title is procured for said land on my behalf.
 -----My sons William, John, Moses and Thomas Willson three dollars each.
 -----To my grandsons James Campbell, James Willson Moses son, James
Willson John son, James Willson Williams son, and James Henderson, four dollars
each and to the children of James Willson my son deceased, five dollars each.
 -----Tract of land on which I live (reserving their mother's one third
during her residence thereon) to my sons Matthew and Andrew Wilson- equal
shares. Likewise the issue of the Negro Dine if any until death of my wofe-
equal partnership- my waggon and farming utensils of every description after
just debts and legacies are paid (funeral expenses) to sons Matthew and Andrew
in equal partnersip. Matthew and Andrew shall not sell the land on which I live
while their mother remains on same without her consent. If she moves off, they
are to enjoy the whole of it. They shall maintain the issue of siad dine my
negro girl while she lives on land with her present mistress. Matthew and
Andrew to support their sister Serah Willson and Horses while she remains
unmarried and continues to live with them.
 -----Appoint my beloved wife Rebecca Wilson and my sons John and Moses
Wilson the sole executors. they are not required to give security.
Made 4 March 1804
 Signed James Wilson
in presence of
Saml. Brown
John Campbell
James Patton

Produced in court by John Wilson and Moses Wilson, proved by oaths of Samuel
Brown and James Patton- ordered to be recorded- probate granted.
 Teste A. Reid CRC

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Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 3, p. 257-258.

Randal McDanald's Will

 In the name of God amen. I Randal McDanald of Rockbridge
County and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind
and perfect memory do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament in manner and form following.
 First, I resign my soul to God who gave it and my body to
dust from whence it came to be interred at the discretion of my
friends.
 Second, I allow all my just debts to be paid by my two sons
John and Samuel McDonnald as it is my desire they would work
together till they are paid.
 Third, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy
McDonnald this house and all that is in it during her natural life
and at her death to dispose of as she thinks proper.
 Fourth, I give and bequeath to my four sons William,
Matthew, John, and Samuel, all my lands to be equally divided
betwixt them. Quantity and quality exclusive of the improvements.
William to have the part where he now lives, John to have his part
where Thomas Dickey now lives, and Samuel to have his part where I
now live.
 Fifth, It is my desire that my four sons would give to
Samuel Doihl a horse creature or the price of one as good as the one
said Doihl got of me at the expiration of four years from the date
or sooner if they are able.
 Sixth, I give and bequeath to my two sons John and Samuel
all my personal estate out of doors except one flacked cow to my
wife Nancy McDonnald.
 Seventh, I leave to my two daughters, Hannah McAllister and
Jenny Walker one silver dollar each.
 Lastly, I appoint my two sons John McDonnald and Samuel
McDonnald sole
executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all
former Wills by me made, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this fifteenth day of April in the year of our Lord
eighteen hundred and nine, signed and sealed by the above named
Randal McDonnald to be his last will and testament in the presence
of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the
presence of the Testator.

Signed: Randal McDonnald (his mark)

Witnesses: John Walker
 Robert Montgomery
 Jonathan Lepsly

 His last will and testament was probated 4 April 1810 with
John and Samuel McDonnald the executors and proved by the oaths of
Robert Montgomery, and Jonathan Lepsly two of the witnesses. The
executors acknowledged a bond of $500.00, with Robert Montgomery and
William Willson as their securities.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 258.

John Cummins Will.

Names sons Andrew, Samuel, John, James, and Archibald.
Names daughters Esther and Elizabeth McNight.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 303-305.

Settlement of Robert Snodgrass in account with Saml. Moore and
Saml. Snodgrass Exors 7 Nov 1810 .

Mentions that Elizabeth Snodgrass had 100 lbs received by
inheritance before her marriage to Robert Snodgrass and they were
uncertain if that should actually be a part of his estate or should
go directly to her, it also mentions that the rents do not seem to
be as much as she is expending on the children's education and such
and she has not kept reciepts but they felt she was due more.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 354-355.

John McCrosky's Will (Transcription)
Submitted by Kate Knox for use in USGenWeb Archives
SKnox48900@aol.com

 [Marginal Note: Jno. McCroskey decd Will Examd]

In the name of God amen I John McCrosky of the County of Rockbridge
and State of Virginia do make and appoint this to be my last Will
and Testament in the manner and form following Viz I do Will that
after my decease all my just debts shall be paid and that my worldly
Estate whatever either real or personal which may remain shall be
for the intire use and benefit and at the disposal of my son Joseph
McCroskey during his natural life and at his decease it shall be
equally divided amongst his children, excepting the the sum of one
dollar to each of my other children which I allow to be made paid
unto them within one year after my decease if they chuse to call for
it-- And I do Will and appoint my son Joseph McCroskey sole Executor
of this my last Will and Testament, revoking and disannulling all
former wills by me heretofore made and establishing and confirming
this as my last Will and Testament-- In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this tenth day of June
September in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and
eight--

John McCroskey [his mark] (seal)

Signed Sealed and acknowledged
as the last Will & Testament
of John McCroskey in the presence of us
John Adams
Andw Findley
James Adams

 At Rockbridge County Court July 1st 1811
 A writing purporting the last Will & Testament of
John McCroskey deceased was produced in Court by Joseph McCroskey
the Executor therein named and proved by the oath of John Adams,
Andrew Findley and James Adams Witnesses thereto and ordered to be
Recorded-- And on the motion of said Executor who made oath
according to Law probat thereof is granted him in due form on his
giving Bond & Security and he together with Andrew Findley & John
Adams his securities entered into & acknowledged Bond in the penalty
of $5000 conditioned according to Law
 A Copy Attest Aw Reid CRC

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Rockbridge Co. Virginia Will Book 3, page 405.

Last Will and Testament of Henry Black, Nov. 14, 1806.
[Submitted by: Virginia Cottrell ouachita@isc-durant.com]

 I Henry Black of Rockbridge County & state of Virginia do hereby
make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form
as followeth that is to say-- First I give all my land to my Eldest
son Jno. Black and his heirs forever provided he shall mintain (sic)
me and my wife Martha Black decently during our lives debts and
burying expenses for both me and my wife that is to say-- To my sons
James Black and William Black Ten pounds each, and to my son Joseph
Black Black (sic) Thirty pounds and to my son Bengaman (sic) Black
five pounds. And to my Two daughters Elizabeth Banning and Jane Ruth
each five pounds. All the above named sums is to be paid by my
Eldest son John Black and out of the value of my land and if he the
Sd. Jno. Black performs the above mentioned conditions of the Sd.
lands is willed to him his heirs and assigns forever and as to what
moveable Estate I shall have at my decease it is to be sold and
equally divided among all my children.
 And I do hereby appoint my two sons John and James Executors of
this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby revoke all former
Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore.
 In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the
14 day of November 1806.
 his
 Henry X Black
 mark
Sealed Signed & Acknowledged
In the presence of us
Ulrick Hostetter
Adam Hostetter
Jacob Hostetter

At Rockbridge County Court January 6th, 1812
 The last Will and Testament of Henry Black dec'd was presented in
Court & proved by the oath of Adam Hostater, Ulerick Hostater &
Jacob Hostater. Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
 A Copy Attest
 AW Reid Ck. C.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 419.

James Hayslett, Ro. McChesney, Thomas Kerr, Andrew Hinds, Joseph
White, and Geo. Guilinger on bond, 3 February 1812.
 James Hayslett appointed constable of North East District of
Rockbridge.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, pp. 427-429.

James Johnston's Will (Transcription)

 In the name of God amen, I James Johnston of the County of
Rockbridge & state of Virginia being in a low state of bodily health
but of perfect mind and memory do make this my last Will and
Testament-- I order that my Just debts and funeral expenses be paid
out of my Estate I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret
the one third of my plantation the new end of the dwelling house-
the black woman Rachael one horse and saddle three Cows of her
choice, and the one third of my stock of hogs and sheep for her
support during her natural life I also give and bequeath to my wife
to be at her Disposal one bed and beding- One Bureau, the Cupboard
my best Table with the furniture of the cupboard. My sons and
daughters that are married and positioned are to consider the share
of my Estate already given them as their full proportion thereof I
give and bequeath to my son Robert the sum of four hundred dollars
in cash to be paid out of my Estate- also the young sorrel hourse
and saddle that he usually rides-- I give and bequeath to my sons
Hugh and Samuel each four hundred dollars in cash with a horse and
saddle each and they are to remain on my plantation with the rest of
my family for two years after this time to assist in raising their
Legacies aforesaid which is to be paid at the end of the two years 
I give and bequeath to my sons Alexander and Joseph the tract of
land I live on which includes three Surveys which they are to have
the full possession of two years after this time to be equally
divided between them according to quality & quantity to them and
their heirs and assigns forever excepting the bequeath to my wife
and daughter Polly-- I give and bequeath to my daughter Polly two
beds and beding four chairs one horse and saddle two cows four sheep
one bureau one wheel and the black woman Rachael at the decease of
her mother-- with other articles to the amount of Twenty dollars-
all which she is to receive when she marries (if that should take
place) or when she arrives at twenty one years of age-- she is also
to receive at same time ten dollars in cash but if my moveable
estate after paying my sons Robert Hugh and Sameul the legacies
bequeathed to them should be insufficient to pay my daughter Pollu
the thirty dollars above mentioned- my sons Alexander & Joseph shall
pay her whatever is deficient-
My sons Alexander and Joseph shall furnish my daughter Polly with
necessary and proper food while she remains unmarried-
It is my wish that my family should remain together for two years on
my Plantation and be allowed such reasonable food and cloathing out
of the profits of their Labour on the Plantation as my Executors may
think necessary and that my Executors leave on the plantation such
necessary stock farming utensils & c as will be necessary for the
family for the two
I order my sons Alexander and Joseph after the two years to pay my
daughter Polly fifteen dollars annually untill she marries or
arrives at twenty one years also-- If there should be any Surplus of
my moveable Estate after paying the lagacies aforesaid I order my
Executors to pay it to my wife I hereby appoint my son James and
Joseph Willson Executors of this my last Will and Testament Witness
my hand and sealed this 21st day of March 181[2]

Signed Sealed & acknowledged
in the presence of James Johnston (seal)
Andw Alexander
Robt H. Tapscott
Wm Bradley
James Hall

At Rockbridge County Court June 1st 1812
 A Writing purporting the last Will and Testament of James
Johnston decd was presented in Court proved by the oath of Andrew
Alexander James hall & Robert H. Tapscott the Witnesses thereto and
ordered to be recorded- And on the motion of James Johnston and
Joseph Willson Executors therein named who made oath according to
Law with James Gold John McCorkle & james Willson their securities
entered into and acknowledged Bond in the penalty of four thousand
Dollars with legal condition, certificate is granted to them for
obtaining probat thereof in due form
 A Copy 
 Attest
 Aw Reid CRC

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 482.

James Mackey qualified 2nd Lt. of Artillery of Militia of Virginia. 27 July
1812.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 3, p. 534.

James Moore's Will made 22 Feb 1808, proven 31 May 1813.

 Beloved Wife Mary, the mansion house in which I live with all household
furniture, the negro girl Mint, the Calo horse and her saddle, and 1/3 of the
profits from the plantation. Also her choice of three cows and six sheep.
 Sons James, 20 lbs but not to be called for or paid to until my son William
is 21.
 To my sons Samuel, and John Moore, have already recieved their portions.
 Daughter Sarah Hall, a negro male child called Isaac to be given at some
future day when my wife deems practical to let him go,
 To daughter Elizabeth Scott, has recieved her portion, but I recommend to
my beloved wife to giver her a bed and furniture at my decease.
 To son Hugh, a tract of land I purchased from John Entsminger, 94 acres,
adjoining land of heirs of John Scott, David Entsminger and a tract of land I
gave my son John. A negro boy called Aron, to be given to him at the decease
of my beloved wife, unless she should move off the plantation, then Hugh may
take possession. Also to Hugh, the grey horse he calls his own and saddle.
 The negro girl Mint is now pregnant, the child (or 1st living child of
Mint) to daughter Ann Allen. If Mint does not have a living child, daughter
Ann Allen will get Mint at her mother's decease. But, should wife die before
son William is 20, she is not to be taken from him until age 20.
 Son William, stock on plantation, farming utensils.
 Grandson James Moore, son of Samuel, $46.00.
 Wife Mary, executor.
 Made 22 Feb 1808, proven 31 May 1813.
 Grandson, James, son of Samuel.

Codicil names Hugh Wilson, Sr, his brother-in-law and co-equal administrator
with his wife.

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