Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 5, (1819-1825) pp. 16, 59-60, 67-68, 126, 132, 140, 173, 220, 267-268, 303, 330, 332, 358, 408-410, 424, 508, 514, 516-520. ************************************************************************** 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 5, p. 16. James Hayslett and Thomas Kerr on bond, 5 November 1819. James Hayslett, Constable. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 5, pp. 59-60. Abstract of Mary Wilson's Will "In the name of God Amen. I Mary Wilson of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing memory but calling to mind that it is appointed for all people once to die do constitute and ordain this my last will & Testament. And concerning what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with in this world. I give and bequeath in the following manner." "To my granddaughter Mary Johnston daughter of Alexr. Johnston & Sally his wife, I give & bequeath" $150.00 "to be paid immediately after my death by my Executors." Also one feather bed & furniture & bedstead, one falling leaf table, one bureau, one set of silver teaspoons, one set of china cups & saucers, one tea kettle, one looking glass, a half dozen chairs, one big spinning wheel & one small spinning wheel & one check reel, one saddle & bridle, one big kettle & large pot hooks & iron rack to one bake oven, two large pewter basins, two milch cows, and all cloth. "To my granddaughter Ann Robertson Johnston, daughter of Alexr. Johnston & Sally his wife." $60.00 "to be paid by my Executors immediately after my decease." "To my granddaughter Jane Eliza Johnston, daughter of Alexr. Johnston & Sally his wife." $60.00 "to be paid by my Executors immediately after my decease." "To my granddaughter Sally Johnston, daughter of Alexr. Johnston & Sally his wife." $60.00 "to be paid by my Executors immediately after my decease." "To my granddaughter Mary Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson & Betsy his wife." $100.00 "to be paid by my Executors immediately after my decease." Also one young colt, two cows, one feather bed & furniture & bedstead, one corner cupboard, "& all the furniture that may be in at my dec." one spinning wheel, one large iron kettle, one pot & bake oven, one pot rack, one set smoothing irons, one hackle & two pewter basins. "I do appoint my son Robert Wilson & Capt. John Leybourn my lawful executors to this my last will and testament." 7 June 1810. Signed Mary Wilson (her mark). Witnesses: William Luckess William Hamilton. This document was produced in Court 5 June 1820, by oath of William Hamilton one of the witnesses, continued for further proof. It was further proved 3 July 1820 by the oath of William Luckess a witness and on the motion of Robert Wilson one of the executors with William Willson his security entered into and acknowledged. The bond was for $1,500.00. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 67-68 (Transcription) An Inventory of the Estae of James Ford Decd made the 20th Jan 1817 Pursuant to an order of court. 3 Beds & beding $52.50 Small Do $3 one Bureau $15 ......................70.50 One reel $1 one Table $4 Cupboard & furniture $20 .....................25.00 One old chest 75 one Flax wheel $2 one side saddle $7 ..................9.75 6 Chairs $1.2 ovens $2 one skillet .75¢ ................................3.75 2 Pot racks & shovel $1 one Pot & pail $1.25 one bucket 33¢ .............2.58 one curry comb .25¢ half bushel .25¢ one axe.50¢ .......................1.00 old pot & fetters .83¢ flax hackel $2 one pig & wheel .50¢ ..............3.33 one Loom & tacklings $8 flax brake & cutting box .12 1/2¢ ............8.12 1/2 2 Pair traces old backbands hems and bridles ...........................3.50 one red cow $9 one small heffer $4- 14 Geese $4 6/ ...................17.07 2 Calves $4- 2 cows $28 one old mare $16- one horse $30.................77.00 one Bond on John Anderson & H. McCorkle for $15........................15.00 one Bond on Jacob Ford & Jams Ford for $50 .............................50.00 one Do on David Ford $32 one Do on Isaac Hughes & T. Morris $15.50 ......47.50 one on Thomas Morris (Doubtful) $35....................................35.00 Cash recd for property sold $10 on a/c Jno Anderson $10.................20.00 12 Shoats $5 one hog $3- 3 Do $4 one plow $7............................19.00 Corn in the crib & wheat & rye in the sheaf ............................60.00 ....................................................................$507.70 1/2 W. Davidson Wm Hall Robert Davidson At Rockbridge County Court August 4th 1820 An Inventory and appraisment of the Estate of James Ford deceased being returned is ordered to be recorded Teste ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 126. James Elliot Admr to personal estate of Joseph Hite, deceased. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 132. Will of Elizabeth Close To Sister Margaret Ruley all personal estate, and debts that can be collected. At death of Margaret Ruley, executor is to sell Real Estate. Niece Betsy Scott, 1/4 Nephew John B. Ruley, 1/4 Niece Matilda Ruley, 1/4 Nephew Jacob Ruley's five children the remaining 1/4. Negro girl Mary and her children to be liberated at my decease. William Wilson of Lexington to be Executor. Made will 18 June 1821; probated 6 Aug 1821. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 140. William Cunningham's Will Property to be sold at public sale except the following legacies. To my wife Sally, one third of residue after just debts are paid, the other 2/3, executors are to hold in trust for my son John M. and daughters Eliza Jane, Paulina Susan, and Martha Ann. To daughter Nancy L., good feather bed and bedding and the bureau I got with her mother. To daughter Sally E., good feather bed and bedding and bureau. To son John M., all my interest in the real estate derived from my father, also all interest of real estate purchased from my brother Richard, the debt due from my brother Stuart when age 21. I loan to my wife Sally during her widowhood my Black horse, 2 beds and bedding, the bureau I got with her and 2 milk cows. Father-in-law John Walker and neighbor John Laird executors. 5 August 1821 Witnesses: Jacob Hite William Cummings John Walker Proven 3 September 1821 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Co. Va. Will Book 5 p.173. Moses TRIMBLE will Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. Wife Mary, son James, daughters Susanna and Elizabeth -until married ... Grandson ASMAN or ALMAR ? to be sent to school by my son James and at his expence... daughter Sally (who is married to James Miller).... Son James and my friend James William MATHEWS to be executors. Dated Nov. 7, 1821. Witnesses: James Douglas Charles Shumaker Sarah M. Miller Robert McClure ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 220. Alexander Mitchell of Rockbridge Will All real estate to son Georgue, he to pay son James and daughter Polly legacies hereafter mentioned. Son Georgue to pay son James $200.00 Son Georgue to pay daughter Polly $333.34 Daughter Polly 1 horse and saddle and bridle, 2 milch cows, 2 beds and furniture and 10 sheep. Son Georgue is allowed to sell plantation after 5 years to enable him to pay the above mentioned legacies. Son Georgue to keep daughter Polly and make her no charge for boarding and to keep her horse, 2 cows, and 10 sheep free of charge. Son James to have boarding as usual from son Georgue free of charge until plantation is sold. Residue of Estate to son Georgue Sons James and Georgue Executors Made will 6 May 1820 Signed: Alexr. Mitchell Teste: John Firebaugh Robt. Hutcheson Proven 6 May 1822 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 267-268. Abstract of Hannah Willson's Will "I Hanah Willson of Rockbridge County & State of Virginia do make & constitute this my last will & Testament." All "my just debts be paid (if any) and funeral charges shall be paid." "To my daughter Elizabeth Willson my negro woman Seth." "To my Grandson Hugh Willson Mackey, son of my daughter Sally, I give my negro Alexr." "To my daughter Sally Mackey I give my negro boy Andy." "Provided my daughter Sally Mackey should die & my Grandson Hugh Wilson Mackey before he arrives at the age of Twenty One years it is my will that the Slaves Alexr. & Andy bequeathed to them Should revert to the children of my daughter Elisabeth Jointly." " Out of a bond of one Hundred Pounds due me by my Son in law James S. Mackey, I direct that Sixty Dollars be paid to my Grandson Hugh Willson Mackey, & Sixty Dollars to be paid to my grandson Hugh Willson & thirty Dollars to be paid to each of my Granddaughters Polly, Hanah, Sally, & Elisabeth, daughters of my daughter Elisabeth & if there is any surplus of sd. bond after paying my debts & funeral charges to be equally divided between my daughters Elizabeth & Sally." "I do hereby constitute my son Robert Willson and my son in law James S. Mackey Executors of this my Last Will and Testament." Made 13 Nov 1818, signed Hanah Willson (her mark) Witnesses Wm. Willson J. Leyburn J. R. Jordan. Produced in Court 30 Sep 1822, by oaths of William Wilson and James R. Jordan, at said court 4 Nov 1822, admitted to record. On motion of Robert Willson and James S. Mackey the executors. They with John T. McKee and Ezra Holbrook their securities acknowledged a bond of $6,000.00. Certificate was granted them for probate. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 268. Know all men by these presents that I Mary Weir widow & relict of Andrew Weir deceased do by these presents declare that I will not take or accept the provision made for me by the will of my late husband sd Andrew Weir decd or any part thereof and I do hereby renounce all benefit which I might claim by siad will now of record in the clerk's office of Rockbridge county court. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 30th day of September 1822 Mary Weir (seal) ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book J, p. 268. John Smith's Will (Transcription) I John Smith citizen of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia Do make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament revoking all others First I desire that my property be made Sail of to discharge my debts as far as it will go. Item To my wife Eloner Smith I give and bequeath my Plantation whilst she remains a widow But if in case she should marry it is then to fall to the two youngest sons Henry and James Smith otherwise if she remains A widow it continues to be hers for life and then to go to the above mentioned boys It is my desire that my son Thomas Smith be bound to A trade when he arives at the age of seventeen. In witness of all and each of the things herein mentioned I have Set my hand and seal this fifth day of March AD one thousand eight hundred and Twenty one Attest John Smith (x his mark) John B. Ruley Nancy Smith At Rockbridge County court September 30th 1822 This writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of John Smith deceased was produced in court proved by the oaths of John B. Ruley and Nancy Smith the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Daniel Ayres who made oath accroding to law and together with Robert Skeen and Robert Kirkpatrick his securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of five Hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs: certificate is granted him to obtain letters of administration with the will aforesaid annexed in due form on the estate of said testator. Eleanor Smith widow and relict of said decedent and John Smith his son personally appeared in court and refused to take upon themselves the burthen of said administration A copy Teste ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 303. To wife Peggy Dods, all of tract on Cove run where I now live, during her natural life. Two sons John and Alexander to be permitted to work and manage business of farm and to give wife a comfortbale living. At her death, they are to divide the land. Joseph Bell and John Dods exors. 30 March 1821. Signed: Alexr Dods Teste: James Jamison William Martin ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Will Book 5, p. 330 John Kilpatrick's will wife Katherine daughter Betsy son Samuel daughter Margaret Reid son James son Andrew son Thomas made will 18 Apr 1823, proven 1 Sep 1823 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Will Book 5, p. 332 Martha Kirkpatrick of Rockbridge Will, made 5 Oct 1822 to Daniel Kerr's Children $25-- bond (Names: Robert, William, Nancy, Elizabeth, James, & Thomas Kerr) George K. Kerr, John Kerr granddaughter Peggy Armstrong, $100-- that Thomas Armstrong owes daughter Elizabeth McCutchan & children Grandson John Kirkpatrick, son of James Kirkpatrick of KY John Galaspie, Elizabeth & Martha Galaspie James & Jane McKemy 3 grandchildren, James, Rachel & Martha Galaspie. James McCutchan & Thomas Armstrong Exors. Proven 6 Oct 1823 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 358. Mary Moore's Will To daughter Sarah Hall, spinning wheel and 1/3 weaving cloaths. To son William Moore and his heirs, my other 1/3 of the profits from the plantation, 1 bay mare, 3 head of cow, 6 sheep, a cupboard with furniture, desk walnut chest, a loom with its tackle, check reel, flap heckle, big wheel, smoothing irons, 1 bed with its furniture and all my kitchen furniture. Son William Moore executor. Made 15 May 1821, proven 2 Feb 1824. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 408-410. Will of James Willson of Rockbridge County, VA. Beloved wife a sufficient support during her life to be furnished by my son James also $100.00 for pocket money, two good milk cows and 1/3 of all household and kitchen furniture and my negro woman Maria with her future increase. The eastern end of the house including two rooms and the kitchen with the new field adjoining James Hall containing about 18 acres and bounded by the turning row. All necessary gardnes, spring house and other necessary out houses with use of Jack during her life. The use of a horse or horses when she needs them, but the clock is not included. To my son James- lower end of plantation, being part I now live on with all appurtenances. to be divided from upper end hereafter given to my son John by a marked line made by myself in presence of my two sons. [describes.... James Hall's line.... head of Still House field..... to James Gold's line....] Also two slaves, Thomas and Bob, and jack subject to the use given above to my wife. The clock and all horses except those given to others. Also all stock of hogs, sheep, and cattle except those given to others. To him and my son John, share and share alike, all farming utensils consisting of waggons, harness, plows and c, also all the still vessels and furniture of the still house, but my son James is bound to furnish his mother during her life a sufficient maintenence in the house she now lives in to furnish his sister Jenney until she maried a like support with his mother. To my son John the upper end of my plantation whereon I now live and which he now lives on with all appurtenances. He is to "cancil" a note he holds on me for $600.00. This is not to effect his claim to the present crop in the ground which he is entitled to 1/3. I allow him $300.00 to enable him to pay ____, for the negro purchased of Weir's Exors. I give him the Rifle Gun and Silver Watch. Land contains about 250 Acres and is separate from the Lower end by line above described to my son James. To my daughter Peggy Mackey and her four daughters, the negro woman and child they are now possessed of. To John Mackey, 1/4 of amount of money outstanding and due me supposed to be $400.00- to his share (but out of this is to be deducted $60.00 lent him formerly) and cancelling any book debt against him, this is in addition to all former gifts to him. To daughter Jenney, 1/4 amount of money outstanding and due me, supposed to be four hundred dollars to her share, also the two negro children, Mary and the boy thats now sucking its mother, the mare purchased of Buchanan and the one purchased of Crawford, 2 good milk cows in addition to all former gifts, also 1/3 of house and kitchen furniture and Jas. the other three. To Moses Winegar %500.00, 1/4 of money outstanding and due me, supposed to be $400.00. Also the sorrel horse which I commonly ride and 8 average hogs in addition to former gifts. To my son-in-law, Joseph Wilson 1/4 of money outstanding and due me, supposed to be $400.00, to his share. Also negro boy Samuel in addition to former gifts. Should any disputes arise between my heirs with regard to their interest in the Estate, I recommend they settle all such matters by reference to impartial men rather than by turning to the law. Appoint son John Wilson and son-in-law Joseph Wilson Executors without security. 17 June 1824. Recommend Wm. Willson, Ro. White, and Jno. Leyburn as suitable persons to settle disputes that may arise. Signed: James Willson Witness: J. Gold Wm. H. Montgomery James Hall 2 Aug 1824- Produced in Court, ordered to be recorded. ************************************************************************** Pages 422 - 423 Will of James Culton, 28 Aug 1824, recorded 6 Oct 1824, Rockbridge Co., VA Will Bk. 5, Reel 23, pgs. 422-423, Virginia State Library. I James Culton of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia do hereby make my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to sas, First I give to my sons James and Patrick Culton all my lands to be equally divided between them to them and ther heirs forever. Secondly I give to my daughter Priscilla my sorrel mare and my grey horses and all my household and kitchen furniture and my girl Malinda who is to be set free at the age of thirty five years the balance of my property to be sold and the following legacies to be paid -viz- to my grandaughter Eleanor fifty dollars to Peggy Porter ten dollars, to my grandaughter Nancy Walker ten dollars to James Culton son of Robert Culton decd. twenty dollars and if there be any money remaining it is to be given to my daughter Priscilla. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Patrick Culton and Joseph W. Culton executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills or testaments by me heretofore made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty eighth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. James Culton X (his mark) Signed sealed published and delivered and for the last will and Testament of the above named James Culton in presence of us John McCown Alex. Culton jun. Robt. Hutcheson At Rockbridge County Court October 4th 1824 This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James Culton deceased was produced in court proved by the oaths of Alexander Culton Jun. one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and continued for further proof. Teste (Saml.?) D. Reid DC At Rockbridge County Court November 1st 1824 This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James Culton decd. was further proved by the oaths of John McCown and Robert Hutcheson subscribing witnesses, thereto and ordered to be recorded and and on the motion of Joseph W. Culton one of the executors named in said will who made oath and together with John H. Hyde and Robert Hutcheson his securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of four thousand dollars according to Law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form of Law. contunued for futher proof. Teste (Saml.?) D. Reid DC ------------------------------------- Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 424. Will of Eleanor Robinson Submitted by: Laurie Tomlinson Daugherty HOBRAN1@prodigy.net Rockbridge County, Virginia 30th July 1824 I Eleanor Robinson of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows: That is to say. 1st. I bequeath unto my cousin William Wilson Junior my best bed and furniture. 2nd. I give unto my malato Boy named Andrew my other Bed and furniture. 3rd. I give unto my cousin Sarah Gillom my two sheets and counter pin. 4th. I give to my cousin Betsey McCutchen (daughter of Samuel McCutchen) my two fine linen sheets. 5th. I give unto my cousin Betsy Willson my six volumes of Scott's family Bible and Common Shawl. 6th. I give unto my cousin Betsey Benson my Poleece. 7th. I give unto my cousins Betsey Willson, Betsey Benson, Betsey McCutchen Wife of John McCutchen Junior, Nancy McCutchen, wife of Samuel McCutchen, Nancy McCutchen, wife of Joseph McCutchen, Catherine Hodge, Drucilla Hodge, Polly, Hodge, Eleanor McCutchen and my sister Elizabeth McCutchen all the rest of my clothing which I have not already devised in this my last will and testament to be equally divided among them. 8th. I give unto my cousin William Wilson Senior. all the rest of my household and kitchen furniture which I have not already disposed of to his use and benefit. 9th. I do allow and direct Robert Sterrett to pay my two notes I hold on him one of fifty dollars and the other of forty dollars with the exception of five dollars, unto my Malato man Brice it is my will that he my said Malato man Brice should enjoy the benefit of said Notes. and I do allow said Sterrett to pay the five dollars excepted to Louise Hodge it being the sum I owe said Hodge. 10th. I give unto my said Maloto man Brice my Boy coalt now in the possession of My cousin William Willson Senior which said Wilson is to keep untill he is 3 years old if my Maloto man Brice should want him to do so, and I allow said Willson to give said Coalt to my Molato man Brice whenever he calls for the caolt. 11th. I give my Bay Horses unto my Cousin William Willson Senior. 12th. I do allow and it is my sill that my Negro Boy named Andrew be and remain in the service of my said Cousin William Willson Senior untill he is twenty three years of age and then to be emancipated and owe no service to any person or persons claiming in or through me or any of my Heirs if the laws of the State aforesaid will then permit him my said Negro Boy Andrew cannot obtain his freedom and permission to remain in the State aforesaid, I do in that case give him my said Boy Andrew unto m 13th. I give unto my cousins Andrew Gillam, Sarah Gillom, Polly Gillam and William Gillom all the rest of my estate which I have not otherwise disposed of what kind sooner it maybe to be equally divided among them.. Lastly, I do constitute and appoint Thomas Walker of the County of Rockbridge my Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments made by me in witnesses whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. Signed and Acknowledged her in presence of Eleanor Robinson Edward J. McLaughlin mark James C. Graham William Willson At Rockbridge County court November 1st 1824 This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Eleanor Robinson dec'd was produced in court proved by the oaths of Edward J. McLaughlin and James C. Graham subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Teste. James M.D. Reid DC At Rockbridge County court March 6th 1826 This writing of Eleanor Robinson dec'd having been heretofore admitted to record. On the mention of Thomas H. Walker the executor herein named, who made oath thereto and together with Hugh C. Walker his security entered into and acknowledged and according to Law in the sum of Five hundred dollars. Certificate is granted him for obtaining ----,---- of in due form. Teste James M.D. Reid DC ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Will Book 5, p. 514 Michael Kirkpatrick's Will of Rockbridge wife Susan daughter Nancy son Joseph son James son Andrew daughter Margaret Brownlee brother-in-law Andrew Kinnear Wife Susan, son James & son-in-law Moffett Brownlee exors. Made will 9 Dec 1823, proven 2 May 1825 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 508. David Ford's Will To brother Patrick Ford of New York, $150.00. To brother Robert Ford of Ireland, $150.00 To brother James Ford, $1.00 To brother George Ford, $1.00. To sister Elizabeth Darst, $1.00. Friend Jno. McFaddin all remaining property of every description. Jno. McFaddin, executor. 11 December 1824 Signed: David Ford (x his mark) Teste: J. H. Wardlaw Wm. Kennedy John McKee David Kennedy Proven 1 March 1825. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, p. 510. Inventory of David Ford's Estate. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 516-517. (Transcription) James Taylor's Settlement Dr Ann McCorkle Executrix of James Taylor deceased and executrix of Wm. McCorkle deceased who was executrix of James Taylor deceased to the Estate of James Taylor decd. For what $ Cts For balance due the Estate of James Taylor decd from said Wm McCorkle and Ann McCorkle by settlement with commissioners of the Court of Rockbridge on record dated 6th April 1814- see paper No. 1 £ 265,12,3 equal to..................................................................... 885.37 1/2 Contra 1816 For cash paid to Stewart Taylor in part of his share of June the appraisment $120.00 1817 For cash paid McKee by order of John Patton in part of March said Pattons share of the appraisment witnessed by H. P. Taylor 36.22 1/2 1817 For cash paid Archibald Taylor as guardian June 3d for Hugh P. Taylor in part his ward in the name and for the benefit of said Hugh P. Taylor share of the appraisment to be paid to H. P. Taylor as guardian aforesaid 127.50 1818 For cash paid to Stuart Taylor in full for his Novr 17 share of the appraisment 55.00 1820 For cash paid david Moore by order of John Octr Patton in full for said Patton's share of the appraisment witnessed by Robert McDowell 51.00 1820 For cash paid Samuel Steele & Eliza Steele late Octr E. S. Taylor in full for her part of the appraisment witnessed by H. P. Taylor 175.00 1822 For cash paid H. P. Taylor after he was of full March 6 age in full for the balance of his share of the appraisment 47.50 For legacy due to me by James Taylors will ex- clusive of special legacies in full for my share of the appraisment 175.00 For commission on the distribution of this part of the personal estate and also on the parts specified in the former settlement afore said: including all officers fees (Viz about 4 percent) 98.15 885.37 1/2 885.37 1/2 balance 000.00 These payments made to Mr Mcney and Mr Moore in the name of John Patton & by his order were receipted for by them respectively as above: the payments made to Stuart Taylor, Archibald Taylor Samuel & Eliza S. Steel and H. P. Taylor, respectively as above, were severally receipted for by them respectively as aforesaid all which receipts are believed to have been given by Ann McCorkle to William Taylor (the attorney for James Taylors heirs pending a chancery suit on record respecting the real property of said James Taylor decd) at said William Taylors request, in his own house, in presence of is wife, and of John Patton and perhaps Joseph Allen in October 1821 -- If not they have been mislaid. Ann McCorkle also respectfully requests the commissioners to offer to the court for her the following staatement viz: that by James Taylors will all his estate (excepting specific legacies was equally divided amongst all his children & his widow. And that the part distributed to Henry Green in right of his wife Rebecca; late Rebecca Taylor) before the testators death to wit £ 72 13 s (see former settlement aforesaid) or $245.50 was directed by the will to be considered as said H. Greens share of the personal estate if sufficient but if more than equal to one of the other shares; then the same to be reduced by refundment, to an equality with the others -- The residue of the appraised estate aforded a dividend of only £ 52 10 s or $175.00 to each of the other legatees as we have seen over which said Green has of course received an excess of $70.50 which 70.50 ought to be refunded by H. Green and equally divided amongst all the legatees. Ann McCorkle, formerly considered herself bound to collect his $70.50 from H. Green, and to divide it equally amonst all the legatees as the will directs. -- but as the lands and negores of said James Taylors estate have recently fallen into the hands of the court by the channcery court aforesaid suit aforesaid: she hopes the court will foresee the property of first reserving the excess of $70.50 out of H. Greens share of the lands (as H. Green has sold his share to the negroes) and distributing the same as aforesaid by which she will conceive justice to have been done, to all parties, and herself to have been entirely released. She would further beg leave to state that by the will she is conceived to be exclusively to any rents of the land and hire of the negroes of said Estate which may have accrued previous to the 8th of May 1821 who the youngest legatee became of full age in consideration of her having maintained the family and the youngest negro children untill that time free of any other charge: - after which day, she considers herself interested only as a legatee And therefore she begs leave to giving any further account of the rents of said land & hire of said negroes at any time. All which is respectfully submitted by Witness Ann McCorkle Lettice Taylor Executrix & c 26th April 1825 28th of April 1825: the foregoing account & statements are agreed to by me as being correct and true, so far as regards myself individually And as being totally correct & true so far as I know or believe H. P. Taylor 28th April 1825 The foregoing account and statements are agreed to by me as being correct and true so far as regards myself individually and as being totally correct and true so far as I know or believe Betsy S. Steele 30th April 1825. the foregoing accounts and statements are agreed to by me: as being correct and true so far as regards myself and as being entirely correct and true as far as I know or believe Stuart Taylor Rockbridge County S Agreeable to an order of the County Court of Rockbridge on the 2nd instant the undersigned being first duly sworn proceeded to examine state and settle the accounts of the estate of James Taylor decd and the accounts of William McCorkle decd so far as they relate to the said Taylors estate --- report to Court that they have complied with the order of the court and refer to the account herewith. The balance remaining in the hands of hte executrix by the former settlement after allowing her about 4 per cent for commission and settlement of all offiers fees has been properly and correctly disbursed according to law the vouchers being to us satisfactory and finally closes the acount of said Executrix. All of which is submitted to Court. Samuel Walkup William Shields May 3rd 1825 At Rockbridge County Court May 3rd 1825 This settlement of the accounts of Ann McCorkle late Ann Taylor executrix of James Taylor decd being returned was approved by the court and ordered to be recorded. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 518 (Abstract) Will of William Alexander of Timber Ridge "I William Alexander of Timber ridge in the county of Rockbridge being in low health of body, but of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows. In the first place I desire that my body may be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter named. Secondly I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral expences be paid as soon as practiable after my decease out of the debts owing to me." "Thirdly. to my beloved wife Elizabeth I will and bequeath the use and management of all my lands, negroes and stock also my farming utensils of every kind to be kept and managed as she may think best for the support and comfortable maintenance of her and my three daughters; subject to the bequests herein after made as to the lands, and I desire that when any of my daughters marry they may receive such portion of my personal estate as my wife in her discretion may think proper to give them." "Fourthly: to my daughter Margaret I will and bequeath my Mill and plantation on the main road adjoining James McClung, John Kinnear and others to her and her heirs forever. Subject to the use and management of my wife until my said daughter marries, when she is to have possession." "Fifthly. to my daughter Sarah I will and bequeath my plantation on which I now live adjoining William Mackey Samuel Cummins and others to her and her heirs forever subject to the use and management of my wife during her natural life." "Sixthly. to my daughter Eliza I will and bequeath my plantation on the great road adjoining the heirs of John Gibson Alexander Campbell & others, to her and her heirs forever, subject to the use and management of my wife until my daighter marries, at which time she is to have possession." "Seventhly- if my wife shall think that there is any inequality in the bequests made to my daughters I desire that she may either during her lifetime or by will at her decease so dispose of my personal estate among my children as she may think just and proper." "Eightly. and if any of said daughters shall die without heirs of their bodies then it is my will that their portion of my estate herein devised shall go to the survicing daughters or daughter and their heirs forever" "Lastly I constiture and appoint my wife Elizabeth executrix and my friend Sameul McD. Reid executor of this my last will and testament. and I direct that they may be permitted to act without giving security-- In testimony that the foregoing is my last will and testament I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this tenth day of march in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty five." Signed: Wm. Alexander (seal) Teste: Andrew Alexander, Reid Alexander, James H. Johnson Rockbridge County Court 6 June 1825 Produced in Court and prved by oaths of Andrew Alexander and Reid Alexander, ordered to be recorded. On motion of Elizabeth Alexander widow and relict of said decedent and Saml. McD. Reid the executrix and executor, made oath and entered into bond in sum of twenty thousand dollars without security. Certificate granted for obtaining [probate-- last line did not copy] ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 5, pp. 519-520. Andrew Bogan's Will (Abstract) Andrew Bogan of Rockbridge County, VA, "in a very weak state of health and body but of sound mind and disposing memory." 1st-- "I direct that all my just debts which are but few shall be paid." 2nd-- "My sister Sally who is not of a sound mind shall be provided for in a decent manner." "James Wallace and wife shall take the care of her as a compensation to them for so doing I direct that my Exors shall pay the rent and interest to the said Wallace so long as he shall keep and maintain my sister aforesaid, and should he support her during her (Sally's) life decently than I direct that Jenny Wallace my niece shall have and enjoy my plantation on the waters of buffaloe (at the death of Sally)." "In case Wallace refuses I wish the same offer to be made to my sister Smith" on the conditions above mentioned to Wallace. "Should my sisters and husbands all refuse the request above made then I wish my Exors to use their discretion in relation to my said sister and do the best they can for her and in any event she is to be removed from where she now resides." 3rd-- "I desire that the principle of my money (having already dis[posed of the interest) be paid to John Savill son of George & Andrew Leach son of John, shear & shear alike at the death of my sister Wallace and Smith or the longest liver of them should they keep and maintain my said sister and in case she is kept by any other person then the said payment to young Savill and Leach is to be made at the death of my said sister Sally." "I hereby appoint my friends James Johnson and John Leach as my Executors, hoping that they will find it convenient to act as such in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 28th day of April in the year of our lord 1825." Andrew Bogan (LS) J. Gold John Leech Walker Reid At Rockbridge County Court June 6th 1825. Last Will and Testament of Andrew Bogan dec'd was produced in court and proved by the oaths of James Gold and Walker Reid subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Saml. McD. Reid D.C. Rockbridge County Court August 1st 1825. Last Will and Testament of Andrew Bogan deceased admitted to record. James Johnson and John Leech the executors named appeared in court and refused to execute. Benjamin Bogan made oath with John S. Leech and James Hamilton his securities and acknowledged bond in sum of one thousand dollars. Certificate granted him for obtaining letters of administration. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** 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. 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