Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, (1813-1819) pp. 26, 31, 39-40, 63, 104-107, 129, 202, 285, 300, 303-308, 355-356, 357, 368-369, 387-388, 390. ************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, reddog@rockbridge.net, Natural Bridge, VA, unless otherwise indicated. [©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 29. James Hayslett, Thomas Kerr, Samuel Campbell, and Robt. McChesney on bond 6 December 1813. James Hayslet, Constable. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 31. Mary Mackey, alias Little, Will (abstract) made will 3 Sep 1810 Son Henry Mackey Son Wm. Mackey Daughter Mary Willson Daughter Esther Walkup Daughter Betsey Baily, wife of Wm. Baily Grandaughter Phebe Elliott Grandaughter, Nancy McCorkle Grandaughter, Polly Hamilton Grandaughter, Polly Davis Grandchildren: James, William, Graham Walkup and Polly Mackey Walkup Grandaughters Esther Porter and Elizabeth Taylor Also mentions Samuel McCorkle Mackey, Polly Baily and William McCorkle. Daughter Jean's sons: John, Alexander, Henry and Abner. Henry Mackey and Arthur Walkup executors. Proven 31 Jan 1814 Signed: Mary Macky, alias Little (x her mark) ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 39-40. (Abstract) Will of James Willson Senr. of Rockbridge -----Executors shall sell and convey my lands at publick or private sale as they think best also all personal estate except what is herein devised after debts and funeral expenses- balance to be divided as follows: -----To my son James Willson 150 pounds, to my daughter Polly Willson 50 lbs, to my daughter Elly Willson 30 lbs-- if land and other estate shall not amount to above sums- above legacies to be reduced in proportion, if more, increased in proportion. -----To my daughter Polly Willson choice of one of my cows and to my son Wm. Willson 2 cows, her choice after my daughter Polly and to my daughter Elly Willson one of my horses, she to have her choice and a saddle. -----If son John Willson shall think proper to take my land and other personal property and debts not particularly devised and pay all my just debts and funeral charges and other legacys, then he is to have them and if he will not take the land and property on above terms, my son James Willson may take it on same terms, and if he should not take it- to be sold by Executors. -----Appoint son Wm. Willson and my nephew Wm. Willson Executors. 28 April 1808. Signed James Willson 2 March 1814- Produced in Court by Wm. Willosn (Capt. and Wm. Willson Executors- proved by witnesses ordered to be recorded. Executors refused burden of execution. On motion of John Willson- letters of administration granted. He with Capt. Wm. Willson and Wm. Willson on bond of $10,000. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 63. (Abstract) Thomas Lackey's Will To Beloved wife Agness, house and all furniture to be divided with her and granddaughter Agnes Lackey. To granddaughter Agness Lackey, 1 horse worth $70.00, 2 cows and $60.00 in money. To grandson Samuel Lackey, 1 bed and furniture. Plantation. To take care of grandmother. Any money or bonds at my decease to divide equally between Samuel, Thomas, and Nathan Lackey, sons of James Lackey. $50.00 to each child 1 year after my decease, then $5.00 yearly till all are paid. Wife Agness to receive $100.00, 2 cows which shall be returned to the said Samuel and Agnes Lackey my grandchildren, at her decease. Said Samuel Lackey to give my beloved wife Agnes sufficient maintainence of grain and meat and everything she needs. Sameul Lackey, my grandson, - Plantation where I now love, my shop and all tools belonging to it, all farming tools; stock such as cows, hogs and sheep. Appoints James Lackey and Samuel Lackey executors. Witnesses: Joseph Wilson Signed: Thomas Leckey John McKnight Wm. Wilson Made 15 January 1814. Proven 3 October 1814. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 104-105. (Transcription) James Taylor's Settlement Dr the Estate of James Taylor decd to Wm. McCorkle and Ann his wife late Ann Taylor executrix of James Taylor Decd To advances to Henry Green as p his recpt.....................................73.13. To Clerks note........................................................................... .......1.10.5 To payment to Wm M. Taylor as p his recpt purporting to be in full of his part of personal estate............52.10. To ditto Amos Thomas recpt as above stated..................................52.10. To ditto Ro H Tapscott as pr his recpt.............................................52.16. To ditto John Patton...................................................................... .26.6.6 To ditto Archd Taylor.................................................................... .56.6.6 To ditto Jno Taylor no reciept........................................................52.10. To ditto Jas Taylor recpt lost or mislaid........................................52.10. To ditto Caufield Taylor recpt lost or mislaid................................52.10. To Ballance....................................................................... ...........265.12.3 738.14.8 Contra By amt of said Estate as p appraisment thereof.........................625.7.9 By Cattle not valued by appraisers not found at the time but got afterwards......................................27.3.11 By amt of advances to Henry Green by the Testator..................73.13. By mare & colt not valued being on Clintch................................12.. 738.14.8 By ballance as p debtor [side]...............................................265.12.3 Agreeable to the enclosed order the undersigned have examined and stated the above account of Wm McCorkle and Ann his wife late Ann Taylor Executrix of James Taylor decd rendered before us on their oaths respectively, Which states the whole of said Estate that has come to their hands as well as that advanced by the Testator to Henry Green -- shews the amt disbursed by said McCorkle and the Balance due having done this we apprehend we had done all that was required of us by the court. The parties however requesting we have thought it due to them to state such facts & circumstances as they have made known to us and request to be so stated. It appears that shortly after the death of the Testator the said Ann intermarried with Wm McCorkle and at that time the whole burden of the executor of the will devolved on her, the other Exr having removed that by the will of the Testator the whole of the Estate (specific legacies excepted) was left in the hands of the Executrix for the purposes of her and her familys accomodation with instruction to give at such time & such sums as he might think expedient to those of the Family who set up for themselves under those circumstances Wm McCorkle took charge of the family and estate of the Testator he proceeded to use and occupy the lands, and worked the slaves of the Testator as well as those held in his own right including one that he took there with him, upon the lands aforesaid -- that with a view to the interest of the Family he devoted much labour and expence in the improvement of the plantation -- That he took no account of the proceeds of the land or the value of the slaves nor did he keep any account of the advances made in the necessary expence of the Family but proceeded to pay over to the legatees as stated their proportions of the personal estate - supposing that when he had compleated that payment the residue of said personal estate if any vested in him as matter of right all of which is respectfully submitted. Jos. Allen Saml Walkup J Grigsby 6th Apl 1814 At Rockbridge County Court September 4th 1815 A Settlement of the estate of James Taylor decd as returned & ordered to be recorded. Teste Saml McD Reid DC ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 106-107. (Transcription) Robert McCampbell's Will. The last will and Testament of Robert McCampbell. Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die I recommend my soul to god who gave it and my Body to be decently buried at the discretion of my executors. And first of all I allow all my Just debts and funeral charges to be paid out of my estate and such worldly property as it has pleased god to bless me with I give and bequeath in the manner following Viz 1st I give to my son James McCampell and my daughter Betsey McCampbell the plantation I now live on together with two other tracks of land adjoining it one track lying on the west side of the plantation adjoining the lands of John Moore and the heirs of Damnial Taylor Decd, the other track lying on the east side of said plantation and adjoining the lands of Rebecca Symonds and the widdow Goodbar these three tracks of land I will and Bequeth to the above named James & Betsey McCampbell jointly to them and to their heirs forever and if any alteration takes place so as it should not suite them to live together I allow said tracks to be equally devided betwixt the said James and Betsey McCampbell both as to quantity and quality and James is to have that part on which the house and other Buildings are on. 2nd, I give and Bequeth to my son Andrew McCampbell my plantation known by the name of lawsons joining Samuel Miller my still and still vessels the brown mare which he clames and my Riffle gun to him and to his heirs forever. 3rd, I give and Bequeth to my son James & Andrew McCampbell above named my wagon and Gears to be equaly devided betwixt them both 4th I give to my son Andrew McCampbell as soon as he is come to the age of twenty one years one negro man named Lewis and one bed and bed cloths the whole to be his and his heirs forever. 5th, I give and Bequeat to my Daughter Juley one piece of land of fifty two acres lying on Brttons run Sorrell Horse her saddle and bridle and Beauroe and her bed and bedcloths and two cows and two hundred dollars one hundred dollars to be paid by my daughter Betsey McCampbell and my son James each of them paying an equal share the other hundred dollars to be paid by my son Andrew McCampbell Andrew to have a reasonable time after he is of age to pay his part all the above property is to her and her heirs forever. 6th, I give to my daughter Sally McCampbell twenty five dollars to be paid to her by my son james McCampbell. 7th I give to my daughter Nancy Harper twenty five dollars to be paid to her by my son Andrew McCampbell. 8th whatever houshold furniture horses or cows or any other personal estate I am possessed of at my decease and not heretofore mentioned I do allow to be equally divided Betwixt my daughter Betsey and Juley McCampbell and my two sons James & Andrew McCampbell and I likewis allow my daughter Juley her liveing on the plantation I now live on and her horse kept while she chuses to stay or while she remains unmaried I likewise appoint James Lindsey John Moore, and my daughter Betsey McCampbell my Executors to this my last will and testament and renounce and revoke all former Wills and declare this to be my last will Given under my hand this third day of July 1815 Robt McCampbell Teste Isaac Lawson John Miller Saml Miller At Rockbridge County court September 4th 1815 The last will and testament of Robert McCampbell deceased was produced in court by James Lindsay, John Moore, and Betsey McCampbell the executors & executrix therein named & proved by the oaths of Isaac Lawson John Miller & Samuel Miller subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded & on the motion of said Executors & executrix who made oath according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof in due form on their entering into bond with good security in the sum of Ten thousand dollars, whereupon they together with John Orbison, james McClung, James McKee, John Gilmore, Richard Simonds, & james Gold their securities entereed into & acknowledged bond conditioned according to law. A Copy Teste Saml McD. Reid DC ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 129. James Hayslet, Robert White, and David Kerr on bond, 7 November 1815. James Hayslet, constable. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 202. 18 Feb 1815-- Inventory and appraisement of Joseph Hite, deceased. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 285. Will of John Robinson Submitted by: Laurie Tomlinson Daugherty HOBRAN1@prodigy.net Rockbridge County, Virginia 6th of October 1817 In the name of God, Amen, I John Robinson of the County of Rockbridge Virginia, being weak in body but having the full exercise of my understanding and memory, do declare the following to be my last will and testament; I desire that as such if may be received and acknowledged by all whom it may concern, First, I order all my just and lawful debts and funeral expenses to be paid, and what debts are due to me be collected.--------- 2nd. I will and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Eleanor my Negro boy named Andy, to be by here freely disposed of as she may think proper. I give to her likewise for hr use, and to be freely disposed of, all the house and kitchen furniture, not otherwise disposed of and all my stock of every kind, not otherwise disposed of, and ll my farming utensil. I give her more over during her natural life, my Negro man named Brice, my Negro woman named Poll. and her children named Milly and Susy and whatever increase said Negro woman may her after have; and finally I give to her during her natural life, the free use and profits of one half of the plantation on which I now live. 3 I give to my daughter, Sally, my Negro girl named Ester the second choice of my horses and cows, on of each, also a young heifer and a calf she claims as hers, likewise four sheep: Likewise her bed and bedclothes, her wheat chest and buro; I give her moreover one half of the plantation on which I now! live: all of which I give to her and her heirs and assigns forever; but she is not to sell her part of the plantation during the lifetime of my wife Elenor, but only to enjoy the free use and profits of it. ---- 4th, at the death of my wife Eleanor, it is my will that the Negroes and land which I have left her during her life, be sold by my Executors, herin after to be mentioned and the proceeds there of be equally divided amongst my sons John and David and my son in law James Robinson. My son Mitchell having received a full proportion of my Estate, I do not think it equitable to give him any thing more.-- My Executors to convey the land when sold.-- 5th I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends Robert McKee, Hugh Stuart and Thomas H. Walker, executors of this my last will and Testament: hereby revoking and annulling all other and former wills and Testaments by me made and executed. Witnesses my hand and seal this eighth day of July. in the year of our Lord. 1817. Signed, sealed, published John Robinson and Declared, in presence of (Seal) Samuel Brown Moses Robinson At a Rockbridge County Court October 6th 1817 The last will and testament of John Robinson dec'd. was produced in court proved by the oaths of Samuel Brown and Moses Robinson the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded (and Hugh Stuart on of the Executors named in said will appeared in court and refused to take upon himslef the burden of the execution thereof) and on the motion of Thomas H. Walker one of the other executors in said will named who make oath according to law. and together with Sameul Brown and Hugh Stuart his security entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of four Thousand dollars conditioned according to law. and leave is reserved for Robert McKee the other Executor in said will named to give bond and qualify hereafter A. Cossey Teste ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 300. Ann Bailey's Will, widow of James Bailey deceased of Rockbridge. 6 October 1816 To three sons: John Bailey, Andrew Bailey, David Bailey, each one dollar. To daughter Kesiah Hillin, $1.00. To son William Bailey, my part of and all the other parts which may have fallen to me by the death of my brothers or which hereafter falls to me of a certain tract of land in the County of Goochland. Deeded by John Anderson and Ann his wife to Daniel Grubb, Junior; John Grubb; Andrew Grubb; and Anne Grubb, now Anne Bailey. Containing 400 Acres more or less (gies metes and bounds) To daughters: Martha Patton, and Salley Kaskey, each $1.00 Son William Bailey Executor. Signed: Ann Bailey (her mark) Teste: David Edmondson Moses Trimble George D. Douglas James Trimble Proven 3 November 1817 by David Edmundson, Moses Trimble, and James Trimble. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 303. James Hayslet, Peter Lowry, Jacob Moore and David Carr on bond, 4 November 1817. James Hayslett, constable. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 304-308. Will of John Willson of Rockbridge County, VA, now at Salt Sulphur Springs in County of Monroe, VA. To brother James Willson in consideration of $500.00- legacy left him by my father James Willson's will that I would convey to him my plantation on Colliers Creek in rockbridge. tract of 171 1/2 Acres which I purchased of John Hostater, give and bequeath unto brother James Willson provided he relinquish the $500.00 legacy. Plantation and mill on Colliers Creek where widow Winegar resides in Rockbridge to be sold by executors and proceeds applied to payment of debts. My brother James Willson-- my home plantation where I resided in Rockbridge adjoining Dr. Samuel L. Campbell. He to pay any deficiency which remains of my debts within 5 years after my death. He to pay to each of my sisters and brother William, 100 pounds. Brother William Willson, 100 pounds, sister Nancy Walkup, 100 pounds, sister Martha Hastings residing in County "Dennagal" in Kingdom of Ireland, 100 pounds. If mill plantation can not be sold to pay debts, home plantation to pay debts... If brother James Willson chooses not to take home plantation subject to payment of debts and legacies, said plantation to be sold. If home plantation sold after paying remaining debts and legacies, balance to brother James Willson. To brother James Willson- one negro man slave Tom upon his payment of $400.00 to my executors to be qpplied to debts. If brother James does not take slave for $400.00, Executors to sell and apply price to debts . To sister Polly Willson- one negroe man named Charles. To neice Peggy Walkup, daughter of Andrew Walkup, $100.00 to be paid out of personal estate. If brother James Willson keeps home plantation, he should furnish my sister Polly Wilson with comfortable maintainece and support so long as she chooses to remain with him and remains single. If she chooses not to live with brother James, he is to provide to her comfortable maintence shoudl she stand in need of it. To sister Polly Willson, 2 cows, the best she can choose of my stock, also two good feather beds and furniture. To neice Elizabeth Walkup, daughter of Andrew Walkup, one feather bed and furniture. To nephew James Walkup, son of Andrew Wlakup, my horse and my watch and require my brother James to produce for him a new saddle. Sum of $100.00 devised by my father's will to my sister Eleanor Walkup who has since departed life having left an only daughter Elizabeth Walkup, this legacy I require to be paid out of the estate of my father which came into my hands after his decease or out of my estate to said Elizabeth. Residue of estate to be divided equally between my brothers William and James and my sisters Nancy, Polly and Martha. Appoint William Willson of Town of Lexington and my brother James Willson executors. 3 August 1817. Signed: Jno. Willson In presence of: Alexr. Erskine Michael Alexander Elisabeth Benson James T. Mayers Briscoe G. Baldwin Rockbridge County Court 15 Nov 1817 Produced in Court. Bond of $10,000.00. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 355.356. (Abstract) Will of Nathaniel Wilson -----After debts and funeral expenses, to my well beloved wife Eleanor, one third of my lands during her natural life, one horse and two cows her choice of my stock, one feather bed and furniture, her saddle, bridle and all her own cloaths, one third of the xupboard and kitchen furniture, the personal property at her disposal. -----To my four youngest children, viz: Samuel, Eleanor, Rebeckah, and William all my real and personal Estate except as bequeathed to their mother- also her share of my land at her death, all which property real and personal to them in equal partnership. -----Estate not to be appraised nor more sold than sufficient to pay debts. -----Should my wife die before all my children reach age 21, or if from other causes Executors are of opinion to sell lands in best interest of legatees, they are authorized to sell same and make title. -----My other children, vix: Elizabeth, David, Thomas, Jinney, Rhoda, Nathaniel, Matthew, Polly, Sally and Robert have been as well provided for as circumstances of my estate would admit. -----Appoint my friend William Steele and my son David Willson sole executors. 4 April 1818. Signed Nathaniel Wilson (x his mark) in presence of John Willson James Patterson 3 Aug 1818- Produced in Court- proved by oaths of John Willson and James Patterson- ordered recorded. On motion of David Willson one of executors with John Patton security- Bond of $10,000.00 Certificate granted for obtaining probate. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 357. John McNutt's Will (Abstract) Made 29 Nov 1817 Well beloved wife, Mary Brother Joseph McNutt's sons Brother benjamin McNutt's sons Brother William McNutt Neice, Kithern McNutt, Alexander McNutt's daughter Elizabeth Edmondson, Thomas' wife William McNutt's son, John William McNutt and Rubin Grigsby executors Signed: John McNutt Witnesses: David Edmondson Wm. Paxton Polly L. Edley Proven in Court 6 July 1818 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 368-369. (Transcription) Will of William McCorkle We the undersigned bring at the House of William McCorkle deceased on the 7th day of September in the year 1818 it being in the time of his last sickness, At which time we were called on by said deceased to take notis or words to that efect that his wish or Will was that after his decease that his wife should hold the full amount of legacy left her by her former husband James Taylor to be at her own disposal so far as he has any controle over said property -- Also one tract of Land adjoining Calhoon Riddle and the Mountain that he wished to be equally devided betwist his son henry McCorkle and Stewit Taylor, also one half of which he alowed his son John McCorkle for which he stated he had give him a title Bond and possession for during the time of his being a Widower The other half of said tract he alowed for his two sons Henry and Abner McCorkles for which he stated he had some time since given them a deed of gift, The Balance of his estate he wished equally devided betwiset his two sons John & Henry McCorkles and his three daughters Esther Porter Betsy Taylor and Pheby Elliott. Witness our hands and seals this 6th day of Octo 1818 Jos Allen (seal) Samuel Steele (seal) At Rockbridge county court November 2nd 1818 The depositions of Joseph Allen & Samuel Steele purporting to be the noncupative Will of Wm McCorkle decd was produced in court and sworn to by said Allen & Steele, and the heirs of said William McCorkle having been summoned to contest said will and not appearing and on the motion of Ann McCorkle widow of said William McCorkle decd that said Will be established and that the same be recorded. And on the motion of said Ann McCorkle who made oath according to Law & together with James Wm Matthews James Taylor & Stuart Taylor her securities entered into & acknowledged Bond in the penalty of four thousand dollars conditioned as the Laws directs, Letters of administration with will annexed are granted her in due form of Law ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, pp. 387-388. (Abstract) Margaret Potter's Will In the Name of God Amen, I Margaret Potter of the county of Rockbridge being weak and sick in body but of sound mind and disposing Memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I give and bequeath the same in the following manner, viz. 1st- I all all my just Debts and funeral expenses to be paid. 2nd- I give and bequeath to my several children one Dollar each to them and their Heirs forever. 3rd- I give and bequeath to my Daughter Polly my Stilyards and Heckel to hir and hir Heirs forever. 4th- I give and bequeth to my three daughters Sally, Eve, and Barbary also my two sons Charles and David all the Balance of my estate to them and their Heirs forever. 5th- I do hereby and appoint my son Charles Botter, and my friend John Fulton jr Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former Wills or testaments by me heretofore made. In witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal this {__} day of January 1819. Margrett Botter (x her mark) (seal) Signed Sealed & declared in presence of: Watt Sproul Jacob Monemaker (x his mark) Fredrick Dice (x his mark) At Rockbridge County Court March 1st 1819 Margaret Botter's dec'd Last Will and Testament was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of Jacob Monemaker & Frederick Dice, two of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Charles Potter, one of the executors, who made oath according to law and together with Jacob Monemaker & Frederick Dice his Securities entered into and acknowledged a Bond in the penalty of $500.00. Certificate granted him for obtaining probate, and leave is granted to John Fulton, Jr. the other executor to qualify & give Bond hereafter. Teste ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 4, p. 390. Last Will and Testament of Robert Black Submitted by Daniel A. Norgard dnorgard@lankaster.com In the Name of God, Amen this fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen I Robert Black of the county of Rockbridge State of Virginia. Being frail in Body but of perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and declare this my last will and testament in maner and form following. Viz First I Commend my soul to Almighty God in hopes of a Glorious Refsurection at the Last day and my Body I comit to the earth to be decently intered at the descretion of my Executors hereafter named as touching my wordly estate as it hath pleased God to blefs me withal I dispose of the same as followeth, Viz Imprimus I will that all my lawfull Debts be paid as I hope that God for Christ Sake will forgive all debts mine. Secondly I will and bequeath to my son George Black the proffit of the plantation he now lives on his lifetime and at his death to descend to his Daughter Sarah Black to her or her heirs forever. Thirdly I will and bequeath to James Black George Blacks son one hundred acres by deed of John Scot with the half of another Survey of ninety four acres to him and his heirs forever. Fourthly I will and Bequeath to Robert Black George Blacks son the plantation whereon I now live containing one hundred and sixteen acres with the half of another Survey of Ninty four acres his part to be next the Creek fifthly if either of these Heirs should die before the arive at mature age then their part to be devided equaly Betwixt the two surviving Heirs and in case two of the sd Heirs should die before the com of age then the third to (enjoy the*) whole. Fifthly I will and Bequeath to my Daughter Jeny Black the sum of twenty pounds to be paid in six anual payments by my Executor hereafter named. Sixthly I will and Bequeath to my well beloved wife Sarah Black the proffits of all the Land excepting that left to Sarah Black George Blacks Daughter (with*) all the Household and Kitching furniture with one young Horse two Cows her lifetime then after her death (all the moveables*) to be sold and the money to be devided equaly between the three Heirs Viz Sarah. Jane (James*) and Robert Black my Grand children. But I reserve sixteen feet square out of the one hundred and sixteen acres for a burying place. Not to be occpd by any one forever. And as touching an entry joining Robert Clark Colonel McDowell and John Cunningham I give to my son George Black I likewise derect that my Executors do covey to john Cunningham a certain tract of land containing seventy two acres as soon as he complys with the terms of an agreement entered between him and myself the second day of June 1813. Lastly I appoint my two worthy friends Viz William Wilson and John Patton my Executors of this my last will and testament, Revoking disannuling and making void all former Will and Bequeaths by me made and declaring this only my last will and testament. In witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the year and day above written. Signed and sealed in presence of us his and acknowledged in presence of each Robert x Black Seal John Cunningham, Robert Clark, James Clark. mark Last Will and Testament of Robert Black Continued I Robert Black do make this Codicil to this my last Will & testament (to wit,) whereas an error is comited in writing the same in bequeathing the tract of Land on which my son George lives to two of his children it is my (will*) that it descend to my Grandson James Black & the half of the ninety four acre tract & to my Grand daughter Sarah Black I bequeath a tract of ninety two acres, & ten ares held in partnership with James Caruthers not mentioned in the place of Land mentioned to her in this will. I likewise direct that my Executors do rent out all my Lands, except the place on which my son George lives & After the maintance of my wife the surplus (if any*) to go towards the discharge of my own debts if any remain unpaid & a Debt due to Wm Willson & one to Willson & Patton both together amounting to about one hundred Dollars (at this time*) & afterwards the rents to be distributed as in my said Will directed the above Debts of about one hundred dollars being due by George Black to sd Willson& Willson & Patten. In witnefs whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seal to this codecil this 4th day of February 1819. his Sealed Signed and acknowledged Robert x Black Seal in the presence of mark Robert Clark James Clark At Rockbridge County Court April 5th 1819 A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert Black decd with codicil thereto annexed was produced in court and the said Will & Codicil were proved by the oaths of Robert Clark & James Clark subscribing witnefses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, Rt. #1, Box 311, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, unless otherwise indicated. [© All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** **************************************************************************