Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, (1836-1840) pp. 27, 36-37, 54-55, 74, 107, 176, 195-196, 311, 314, 320, 377, 431-432, 453. ************************************************************************** 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 8, p. 27. Thomas Hughes deceased, John Entsminger admr. 5 Sept 1836. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, pp. 36-37 James Gore deceased settlement of estate, administrator John Gore (first entry dated Aug 1831) Some of the distributions include: 9 Sep 1837 $323.16 to be distributed among 7 heirs: by cash Jordan D. Mitchell $32.00 " Samuel Gore $31.00 " William Gore $31.00 " Thomas Gore $31.00 " Ann Gore $31.50 " John Gore $31.88 Paid out as follows for Baxter Gore now deceased (by tax & muster fine $2.75) (1837) Cash to William Gore $3.25 " Thomas Gore $3.45 " Samuel Gore $3.25 " Ann Gore $3.25 " Polly Smith $3.25 " Rebecca Gore for Mitchell $3.25 " William A. Wilkinson $3.25 " John Gore $3.25 ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, pp. 54-55. Will of Magdalene Reid, Senr. Daughters Magdalene and Ann A. Reid, $350.00 to buy a carriage, and all the household furniture except those herein mentioned. Daughter Sally Moore, a pair of good sheets and a fine table cloth. Daughter Sarah E. Reid, bed and pair of fine sheets. Daughters Sally Moore, Elizabeth Alexander, Margaret M. Venerable, and Ann A. Reid, $70.00 each to buy them Gold Watches. Grand daughter Agnes Alexander, $15.00 to lay out in such a silk dress as she may choose. Daughter Mary McCampbell, one bed. Daughters Magdalene andAnn¹s accounts to be paid up till 1 January 1838. To the Bible Society of Virginia, $100.00. Remainder of estate to son Sameul McDowell Reid, the excutor. 30 December 1837. Signed by Ann A. Turner at the direction and request of testatrix (Magdelene Reid) Teste: Ann A. Turner John Hartigan Agnes R. Alexander Probated 5 February 1838 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 74. John Moore's Will. Wife Betsy, $500.00, all household and kitchen furniture, negroe man, Reuben; negroe woman Becky; 2 negroe children, Margaret and Mary; Mansion house and kitchen; 1/3 of profit of all lands and mills; 2 good horses, 4 cows, her choice of 1/3 part of stock of hogs, and all sheep during her natural life. To daughter Jane Dunlap and Martha Harper, given all that he allows them until the death of his wife. To daughter Polly Gilmore- 1 negroe girl named Lucinda. To son James C. C. Moore, recived all allowed until death of wife. To son William T. Moore, $1,000.00 cash, 1 horse, saddle and ridle, wife's death, $500.00 To son Abner W. Moore, $1,000.00 cash, 1 horse, saddle, and bridle, wife's death, $500.00 Sons William and Abner are allowed use of all lands and mills , stock, horses and cattle and farming tools. At decease of wife, all lands to be sold, slaves have right to choose masters. All estate not before devised to be equally divided among my children, Jane Dunlap, Martha Harper, Polly Gilmore, James C. C. Moore, William T. Moore, and Abner W. Moore. Son William T. Moore, executor. Made 26 march 1838, proven 30 April 1838. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 107. Sale list of George Hight's personal property. 20 March 1838. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 8, p. 176. Nathaniel Rowlinson's Will " To my son Lang Rowlinson "--plantation which I now live on, all appentenances, with all my stock of horses, cows, sheep, & hogs not otherwise disposed, all farming utensils & every species of property that I may have in possession at my death, also money, bonds, and accounts. "To my daughter Lavinia Dodd"-- $500.00, the black girl Louisa which she has had in her possession a number of years (estimated value $300.00), the remaining $200.00 to be paid by my executor. "To my daughter Rachel Short"-- $16.60. "To my daughter Margaret Lance"-- $500.00, the bonds on her late husband Peter Lance are to be taken to offset as far as they may go. "To my daughter Polly Beats"-- $500.00 "To my daughter Huldah Rowlinson"-- $500.00, 1 riding mar (sic) & 1 new saddle, her bed or beds & bedding, if she remains single & remains on the place, she is to have maintainence of the plantation free of cost during her natural lifetime. Executor to dispose of Plantation which adjoins lands of Jno. Dodd, David Link, & others. Also all negroes except, negroe man-Mat & his wife Ann. (never to sell Mat & Ann). William Shields to be executor. Signed Nathaniel Rowlinson (his mark) Witnesses: J. Blair Alexander Oiler Wm. Moffett Proven in Court 7 May 1837. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, pp. 195-196. Joseph McCroskey's Will (Transcription) Submitted by Kate Knox for use in USGenWeb Archives SKnox48900@aol.com [Marginal Note: Jos. McCroskey decd Co Wills] I Joseph McCroskey of the County of Green and State of Ohio, do hereby make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following viz: 1st I desire that all my Just debts and funeral expenses shall in the first place be paid by my Executors hereafter to be named. 2nd I bequeath to my wife Martha McCroskey two hundred dollars in cash to be used and disposed of as to her may seem best. It is also my will that during her lifetime she should have the priviledge of using the room in my house which she now occupies, and that she should be furnished with a good horse saddle and bridle whenever she may need or desire their use. 3d I give to my Daughter Sally Adams, to her and her heirs forever, one bond which I hold on her husband James Adams, of the amount of fifty dollars also a receipt of twenty nine dollars paid to John Hyde for said James Adams, also the amount of another receipt paid to William Caruthers for the same, together with as much cash as will amount to ninety eight dollars and thirteen cents, the above named claims are not to be charged with any interests-- the said amount of $98.13 being the sum left her by the Will of her Grandfathers. 5th I give to each of my Daughters Betsy Wilson and Patsy Anderson, to them and their heirs forever sixty four dollars and eighty cents, this being the balance due each of them by their Grandfatherís Will. 6th I give to my Daughters Polly and Jane each the sum of Ninety eight dollars nineteen cents to them and their heirs forever, this being the sum left them by the will of their Grandfather. I also bequeath to each of them and to their heirs forever two good feather beds with their proper cloathing and furniture, and in case of their remaining single it is my will that they have a home and decent support out of my estate during their natural lives, but in the event of them or either of them marrying they or she shall receive such an amount of suitable property as shall be equal to what was received by their sisters formerly married. 7th I bequeath to each of my sons Hugh and David to them and their heirs forever the sum of ninety eight dollars and thirteen cents this being the sum left them by their Grandfatherís Will-- I also bequeath to them and their heirs forever the whole remainder of my estate real and personal to be equally divided between them but they the said Hugh and David are hereby obligated to pay all the above specified legacies, each one half also to keep and support their mother during her natural life, according to the provisions of the 2nd article of this Will; and in the event of either of my Daughters Polly and Jane remaining single, they the said Hugh & David are equally bound to furnish each of them a comfortable home and to support them in a good and decent manner during their natural lives-- But should my son David when he shall be of age choose to leave the farm, and remove to any other place, then he shall receive in lieu of the above specified division the sum of seven hundred dollars, together with a good horse saddle and bridle, a good feather bed with its appropriate furniture, all to him and his heirs forever-- It being understood that the sum of $98.13 mentioned above as left him by his Grandfatherís Will is to be included in the said sum of seven hundred dollars, and in the event of him the said David making his choice, when he comes of age, then the obligation to pay the above legacies and to support his mothers and sisters shall delve exclusively on my son Hugh, and all the balance of my estate real and personal shall be his (the said Hughís) and his heirs forever. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife Martha McCroskey and my son Hugh executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other and former wills or testaments by me heretofore made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 21st June A.D. 1837. Joseph McCroskey [his mark] In presence of these witnesses Andrew Heron James Turnbull Isaac Taylor The State of Ohio Green County Court of Common please of the Term of October 1837. Be it remembered that at the above personally came into open Court Andrew Heron James Turnbull and Isaac Taylor subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Joseph McCroskey deceased who being first duly sworn as the law requires depose and say that they and each of them saw the said Joseph McCroskey sign said last will that he was at the time he signed the same of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint that he was over twenty one years of age and signed the same freely and voluntarily and they and each of them signed the same as witnesses in his presence of each other. Andrew Heron Sworn to and subscribed in open Court Isaac Taylor Oct 30th 1837 T Marshall Clerk James Turnbull The last will and Testament of Joseph McCroskey late of said county deceased was presented to the Court for probate and duly proven by the oaths of Andrew Heron, Isaac Taylor and James Turnbull subscribing witnesses thereto and the said will is ordered to be recorded, with the written affidavit of said witnesses, and thereupon Hugh McCroskey one of the executors named and appointed in said will, personally appeared in open court and took the oath required by the Statute and with Jacob Paullin and Isaac Taylor his securities whom the Court accept entered into bond in the penal sum of three thousand dollars conditioned according to law (Martha McCroskey the executrix named and appointed in said will having relinquished her right of serving as such per relinquishment on file) The Court appoint Isaac Lecky, George Strigby and James Turnbull appraisers of the personal property of said decd. The State of Ohio Green County I Thornton Marshall Clerk of the Court of common pleas, within and for the county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of the last Will and Testament of Joseph McCroskey decd with the probate thereof as recorded in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Xenia in said County this 9th day of July A.D. 1829 T Marshall Clerk The State of Ohio-- The undersigned President Judge of the Court of Common holden within the County of Green in said State do hereby certify that Thornton Marshall who signed the foregoing on the 9th day of this instant then was & now is the Clerk of said Court duly qualified as such and also that his said certificate and attestation are in due form of law. In witness of which I do hereto subscribe my name at Wilmington this 12th day of July 1839. B. Hinkson At Rockbridge County Court August 5th 1839 This authenticated copy of the will of Joseph McCroskey deceased from Green County in the State of Ohio was produced in Court and ordered to be recorded and Martha McCroskey the executrix named in said will having refused to qualify as such, Hugh G. McCroskey the other executor named in said will who made oath thereto and together with William Davidson his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of five hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted the said Hugh G. McCroskey for obtaining letters of administration on the said decedents estates with his will aforesaid annexed in due form. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 311. Jos. Hughes deceased [Huse] Inventory of personal estae. Wiley Huse admr. 25 Sept 1839. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 314. John Sheltman's Will (Abstract) Wife Darcus Son Jacob G. Sheltman Granddaughter Elizabeth M. Smith Daughter Dianna Mary Robeson Nancy McNair Elizabeth Sheltman Amanda M. Sheltman Edward F. Sheltman Peachy H. Sheltman Lucinda Sheltman Cynthia A. Sheltman Son John Sheltman W. R. Sheltman Matthew R. Sheltman Signed: John Sheltman Proven 7 Nov 1839 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 320. Hannah Moore's Will Hugh Barclay, all my money he now has in his hands. James Barclay, son of my nephew Alexander T. Barclay, all other property in money and bonds. Also my black boy, Eli, my black girl Louisa, and my girl Megdalen, and remainder of all personal property. Nephew Alexander T. Barclay, executor Made 3 Nov 1839, proven 6 Jan 1840. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 377. Thos. S. Moore and Samuel R. Moore bound for $500.00 6 Sep 1852. Guardianship of Thos. S. Moore's children: Robert Wilson, Sarah Elizabeth, Saml. R. and Henry Estill Moore. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 377. On the second day of March 1840, Margaret Ruley's dower in the lands of William Ruley, deceased, were assigned to her. Margaret Ruley was listed as the widow of William Ruley in this document. The land was bordered on the Southeast and East and South sides by George Aignor, and on the West side by John Montgomery. [Abstractor's note: By not signing the deed to John B. Ruley, Margaret had apparently saved her dower right in the land.] ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, pp. 431-432. William Miller's Will, made 20 May 1840, proven 30 November 1840. In the name of God Amen. I William Miller of the County of Rockbridge and the State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this as my last will and testimony in the manner and form as follows (to wit). 1st. I resign my soul to God who gave it and my body to the dust from whence it came to be buried at the discretion of my friends. 2nd. I allow all my just debts to be paid for which payment I will herein make provision. 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son Henry Miller the place on which he now lives containing one hundred and seventy five acres more or less with all appurtenances, to him and his heirs and assigns forever. 4th. I give and bequeath to my son James Miller the plantation on which he now lives lying south east of my home place containing one hundred and fifty five acres with all its appurtenances to him his heirs and assigns forever. 5th. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas L. Miller the plantation known by the mill place including a piece off the plat now given to my son Henry Miller and lying near and adjoining the lands of Robert Short, one containing one hundred and eleven acres with all its appurtenances to him and his heirs and assigns forever. 6th. I give and bequeath to my son William Miller the plantation I bought of Rust from the present great road back towards the mountain including all my lands on that side of said road not before willed to my son Henry containing three hundred acres more or less to him his heirs and assigns forever. 7th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha L. Pressley all my household and kitchen furniture reserving to William and Nathan a bed and bedding for each of them and a desk a piece. William to have the one in the out room all the rest of my personal estate except my negroes I allow to be sold at publick sale as soon as convenient after my death except my roane mares colt which I give to my son Nathan, and I allow my home place to be sold but first I allow James to have first offer and if he will take it at ten dollars per acre and pay it in three years after my death to equal annual payments and if James does not see proper to do so nor take part of the place as above then William is to have the same offer and if he donít see proper to do so then it is my will that said land shall be sold publick sale as soon as a fair price can be obtained for it, and when my personal estate and land is sold and the money arising tharefrom (sic) is collected together with all the moneys that may be on hand with notes bonds or other moneys coming to me from others is collected after paying my just debts and funeral expenses that the rest be equally divided among my children. With respect to my negroes I allow Fancy to be free and Beckey I allow William till her daughter Margaret comes to be fifteen years of age for this time of Beckey William is to pay his sister Martha L. Pressley fifteen dollars per year for each year she may serve hereto him and at the expiration of the above time if there is or should a provision in the law that she said Beckey can be free she is to remain with William in the capacity of a hired servant and to be as such and her two youngest children Mary and Joseph is to be with her and William is to keep them till they are at the age of twenty one years at which time they are to be free and said William is to give each of them two good suits one on and one off and find them comfortable boarding and lodging during the time. As to Jacob and James I allow them to remain with some of my children till they arrive to the age of twenty one years at which time they are to be free but which ever of my children them or one of them they are to give him or them two good suits one on and one off and pay the estate eight dollars per year for their services. As to Nathan¹s share of the division as it is named above it is my will that is shall remain in the hands of my Executors and they are to pay it to him as thay (sic) in thair (sic) judgment may think his needcessitys (sic) require it. I reserve the grave yard for a burying ground for the family as it is now walled in and its my will that it shall not be conveyed to any person or person whatsoever. It is my will that this estate shall be settled by my children and I do not allow any of them to bring any claims against me as I think thay (sic) can justly have none. Lastly, I appoint my sons Henry and James Miller sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of May on the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty. Signed sealed and delivered by the above named William Miller 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. William Miller Witness: William Hopkins Benjamin Selph William Crawford William M. Cash At Rockbridge County Court, November 30th 1840. The last Will and Testament of William Miller deceased was produced in Court proved by the oaths of William Hopkins, Benjamin Selph, and William M. Cash subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Henry Miller and James Miller the executors named in said will who made oath according to law and together with John D. Houston, Benjamin Selph, James Montgomery, and William Ackerly their securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted the said Henry Miller and James Miller, to obtain a probate thereof in due form of law. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 8, p. 453. Settlement of Joseph Agner dec'd. James Agner, Admr. 1 Sep 1840. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, Rt. #1, Box 311, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, (reddog@rockbridge.net) unless otherwise indicated. [© All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** **************************************************************************