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[©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 80. Thomas Dixon's Will Personal and Reeal Estate to be sold at public auction, proceeds to: Son Thomas Dixon, Jr., $200.00; daughter Margaret Dixon, $200.00; son James Dixon $110.00. Remaining portion of estate to be equally divided between all my children: Samuel, James, John, Thomas, Martha and Margaret. Negro woman Fanny to be set at Liberty provided she is willing to go to Liberia, if she does not wish to go she shall have the priveledge of choosing her own master and home. Appoint Daniel Hoilman Exor. 21 March 1854. Signed: Thomas Dixon (x his mark) Teste: William S. Irvine Albert A. McCutchen Samuel Whitzel Probated 1 May 1854 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 81. Thomas Dixon's Executor Bond Daniel Hileman, Wm. Davidson, Daniel P. Curry, Samuel W. Lyle on bond of $4,000.00 1 May 1854, Daniel Hileman Executor. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 120. The Last Will and Testament of William Black (Transcription) Submitted by Daniel A. Norgard dnorgard@lankaster.com In the name of God, Amen. I, William Black of the County of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being infirm and weak in body, but of sound mind and disposing memory. I, the said William Black, do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following, to wit First. I commend my immortal soul to God who gave it to me and my body to the earth to be buried in a christian like manner. I wish all of my funeral charges and just debts to be paid as soon as pofsible after my death, and as to such worldly estate as it hath pleased the Lord to Blefs me with I give and dispose of the same as follows. Second. To my beloved wife Elizabeth, for the purpose of raising and educating my children the use and full control of all my lands until the 19 of September 1863 at which time I direct that the one third of my land to be laid of and afsigned to my wife Elizabeth during her lifetime, and at her death to be equally divided and afsigned between my five children as follows. To Frances Jane one fifth, To John Tucker one fifth, his mother to have the use and control of it until he is of age. Andrew Crawford, One fifth, his mother to have the use and control of it until he is of age. Mary Elizabeth one fifth her mother to have the use and control of it until she is of age, and James Addison the remaining one fifth, his mother to have the use and control of it until he arrives of age. Thirdly, I give to my wife Elizabeth our bed bedstead and bedding, and cupboard and its furniture, and one side saddle. Fourthly. To my daughter Frances Jane one feather bed, bedstead & furniture. Fifthly, To my son John my Rifle gun with its fixtures. Sixthly, To my son, Andrew my saddle. Seventhly, To my daughter Mary Elizabeth, one feather bed, bedstead and furniture. Eighthly, To my son James Madison* one saddle to be paid for by my five children, when he arrives at the age of twenty one. Ninthly, It is my will and wish that all the residue of my personal estate shall be sold by my executor and after paying all my just debts the residue arising from said sale if any shall be paid over to my wife Elizabeth. Tenthly, I direct that my wife Elizabeth receive from my Executor all of the property which I have left to my children and take care of it for them until they are of age or Marry. Eleventhly, I do hereby appoint my friend John B Sach Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and make my seal this 29th day of may eighteen hundred and fifty four. Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last will and testament Wm Black Seal and witefsed by us at his request Chas H Stanwood John Hogan At Rockbridge County Court July 31 1854 The last will and testament of William Black deceased was produced in court proved by the oaths of Charles H Stanwood and John Hogan, subscribing witnefses thereto and entered to be recorded and on election of John B Sach the executor therein named who made oath thereto and together with James F Harper his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of one thousand dollars conditioned according to law certificate was granted him to obtain a ---------- of said will in due form: said bond is ordered to be recorded Teste C Chapin C.C. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 341 Joseph Bell's Will Made 14 Apr 1855. Beloved wife Margaret- all property which she brought here and her choice of riding horses, servant girl (Renah) to wait on her. Board and everything to make her comfortable whilst living with the family, also the amount of money due by Wm. H. Bell, which belongs to her. Should she marry again, the above named property goes to the estate. Son D.H. Bell & grandson Joseph Bell, son of J.G.W. Bell, my Goshen Plantation to be divided equally.... Balance of property to be sold and divided equally among my heirs (excepting 6 cows & 4 calves which go to my son D. H. Bell). Signed Joseph Bell. Teste: Christian Roadcap, David Chambers, Andrew J. Graham. Proven 30 Apr 1855 . William H. Bell, Henry A. Goodloe Admrs. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, Virginia Will Book 13, p. 349. On 10 October 1850, George Agner felt his age catching up to him and decided it was now time to make out his last will and testament. He devised in the following manner: "To my beloved wife" the use of 1/3 of my real estate including buildings, except a piece of land which I shall describe to be sold. Also household and kitchen property in the amount of $40.00, also 1 cow, 4 sheep, and 4 hogs of her choice. The executors are to lay off and sell about 50 acres of my land adjoining the lands of Jacob Ford, Hugh W. Mackey, the land of Ro. Wilson, purchased of Ruley. To "my son James Agner" 100 acres of land subject to my wife's dower, to be laid off so as to include my residence; 1 horse, 1 cow, 4 sheep, and 4 hogs. Executor to sell my horse Ned. "My son Samuel" to receive the residue of land subject to my wife's dower, to be laid off to include the old buildings that belonged to my father; 1 horse. If he lives 5 years after my death, if he dies before 5 years, the land is to revert and remain part of my estate and to be sold and the money divided and paid to my surviving sons and daughters for their own separate use and benefit. If "son Samuel" lives 5 years after my death he shall pay his sisters, Polly, Sally, and Susan $10.00 each, and my sons John and Andrew Agner $10.00, each. Son James to pay my daughters Peggy, Nancy, and Anna, $10.00 each, and son David $20.00, 2 years after my death. the money from the sale of land and residue of my personal property to be paid as follows: John, Polly, Sally, Susan, Peggy, Nancy, Anna, Andrew, and David. My friends William White and William C. Lewis of Lexington are appointed executors. On 10 October 1850, George Agner affixed his signature to this document, it was witnessed by A. S. Bacon, and John McCown. his will was proven in court 4 June 1855. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 361. John McCleland's Will of Lexington. Wife Margaret- the new part of my dwelling house in Lexington consisting of 2 rooms, upper and lower with all furniture in them. With free access to any part of the old house to the kitchen, outhouses and mansion house lot. Also her set of teach and table china ware, a set of plated castors, my plated candle sticks, all my silver ware, except my silver branch candle sticks, my 1/2 set of Ivory handle knives and forks, her cut glass tumblers, and cut glass Bowl, also her dining table and dozen chairs such as she may select. During her natural life my slave Andy )one of Mary's children) when not employed by her to work for my grandson-in-law Eli S. Tutwiler, for which he is to feed and clothe Andy and pay his taxes. Executor to set aside and retain $5,000.00 of my Va. 6% state stock for use of my wife. Interest to be collected semiannually and paid over to her hands or to her committee if she be insane. She's to recieve $50.00 of the said interest each and every 6 months, even though she be insane, to secure to her the idea of independence and to serve her as pocket money to be used as she pleases. Charge the said Eli S. Tutwiler with care and maintainence and comfortable support of my wife. I hereby emancipate and forever set free from slavery my negro man Jacob and bequeath to him his box of carpenter's tools and his Bench carpenter tools. And Emancipate and set free from slavery my negro man Big Jeffery and Executor to pay him $30.00 Set free Frances and all her children. Executor to pay $30.00 also to give her 2 beds, bedsteads and bedding with her own and her children's clothing. To Eli S. Tutwiler my slave woman Mary and her second son Bill, and also after the death of my wife my slave Andy (also son of Mary) To Edmonia Tutwiler, wife of Eli, my slave Emily (also child of Mary) To John McCleland Tutwiler, infant son of Eli, my slave Robert and to his sister Margaret Maria Tutwiler my slave Eliza (both children of Mary) After my death executor to transfer $5,000.00 VA State Stock to following persons: Gransdon John McCleland Garland, $2,000.00 Jane McCarty, daughter of my deceased daughter Isabella Smith, $2,000.00 Charles McCarty and John McCleland McCarty, sons of said Jane Ann McCarty each sum of $5,000.00 At wife's decease, executor to transfer $2,500.00 of her state stock to my said great grandson John McCleland McCarty; $1,000.00 to great grandson John McCleland Tutwiler; $1,500.00 to great grand daughter Margaret Maria Tutwiler. John and Margaret Tutwiler (children of Eli) my Lot and tenements on Main Street, Lexington, now occupied by White, Plunkett and Garing, 66 ft 4 in in front. To Eli S. Tutwiler, the wood lot I purchased of David McCampbell's heirs (14 Acres subject to the right of wagon way through it on side of Kerrs Creek Road) My Wood lot adjoining the McCampbell lot to my great grand children Margaret and John Tutwiler. Eli S. Tutwiler to use and occupy the mansion house during my wife's natural life, also barn and other appurtenacnes and my lots on East side of Lexington for which he will pay all the taxes and keep in good repair. He may continue to use said property after my wife's death until his daughter Margaret marries or reaches age 21, the he is to pay her an annual rent of $250.00. To Margaret and John Tutwiler, all my lots of land on east side of Lexington. One third to Margaret, two thirds to her brother, however their father has the right to use and occupy the said lots as above. To John McCleland Tutwiler, my mansion house and lot and barn adjoining Lexington. To Edmonia Tutwiler, wife of Eli- my silver branch candlesticks. To wife- out of cash on hand, $25.00 She is also to retain all her own monies. My family carriage, carriage horses and harness and household and kitchen furniture to remain for common use of my wife and Eli S. Tutwiler's family. Appoint friend J. D. Davidson executor. Made will 31 May 1855 Teste: Wm. C. Lewis D. S. Hopkins Codicil 31 May 1855 Margaret Maria Tutwiler died- revoke the clause that her legacy to go to her brother and devise it to her father Eli S. Signed: John McCleland Teste: Wm. S. White D. S. Hopkins 4 July 1855 Revoke clause giving slave Frances $30.00, and instead giver her $100.00. Also to slave jacob $50.00, in addition to what previously willed him. Slave Big Jeffrey $70.00 in addition to the legacy of $30.00 To Trustees of Presbyterian Church of Lexington for use of its Sabbath School, $100.00 Signed: John McCleland Teste: Wm. G. White D. S. Hopkins Probated 6 August 1855 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 367. John McCleland's Admr. Bond 1855 James D. Davidson executor of Will of John McCleland, dec'd. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, pp. 367-369. Will of William Thompson, August 14, 1854 Submitted by Marilyn Headley (mjbh@ix.netcom.com) I William Thompson of Rockbridge County, State of Virginia Do hereby make and publish this instrument of writing as my last will and testament revoking and annulling all other wills by me heretofore made. 1. I direct in the first place that all my just debts be paid together with any funeral expenses. 2. I Bequest to my Daughter Sally C. Thompson, my young Negroe Girl Mary, also two of my Beds & Bedding. One Bureau, one half dozen chairs, on table, one wash stand, one Saddle & Bridle, and the horse that she now claims as hers together with the monied legacy heretofore bequeathed to her. 3. I give and devise to my wife Nancy B. Thompson for and during the term of her natural life the one full third of the plantation that I now live on to be laid off to her so as not to include the grist mill in her part, and do as to allow her only one end of the dwelling house, one of the kitchens, and one half of the Barn, with such portion of the other out houses as may be necefsary for her convenience. I also bequeath to her for her life the following personal property. One of my horses, my best waggon and waggon bed, three of my milk cows, and a few of my young cattle (such as she may --) also the one third of all my slaves not otherwise disposed of and this one third of all the remaining stock on hand, together into all my household and kitchen furniture not otherwise disposed of and such portions (even if it should be all) of my farming utensils and gears as she may need for her own use, and also for the use of my son, Lucian in case he should rent the balance of the place. My intentions being to furnish Lucian also with the necefsary gear and farming implements as long as he may rent the place and occupy the house with his mother. 4. I direct that the residue of my plantation not devised to my wife above including the mill be rented out by my Executors from time to time as long as my wife shall live, the rentor or tenant to have the use of one end of the dwelling house, one of the kitchens, half of the Barn, and such portions of the other out houses and conveniences as may not be needed by my wife, and in leasing the lands the tenant must be held to such prudent mode of cultivation as will not impoverish them, he must also be bound not to waste the timber unecefsairly. I also direct that the residue of my slaves not bequested to my wife and daughter Sally above (except the three old and infirm women Mary, Venus, & Patsy) shall be hired out by my Executors from year to year as long as my wife shall live. And it is further my will, that all my other personal estate not herein otherwise disposed of shall be sold by my executors as soon after my decease as practicable and all the said rents, hires, and sales together with any other moneys or effects belonging to my estate issuing from the collection of debts or any other [such] be applied first to the payment of my just debts and then of the pecuniary legacies which I give to each of my children by the next succeeding clause of my will. 5. Whereas I have advanced to each of my children in money and property the following sums to wit: to my Daughter Margaret Grigsby fourteen hundred dollars, to my son Joseph Thompson two thousand dollars, to my son John Thompson twenty one hundred and twenty dollars, to my Daughter Rachel Hamilton, Nineteen hundred and fifty dollars, to my son James J Thompson twenty one hundred and ninety dollars, to my Daughter, Phebe Moore nine hundred dollars. And being desirous to make the portion of each of my said Daughters except Margaret Grigsby twenty-five hundred dollars including what they have already received I do therefore give and bequeath to each of them the following the following sum to wit, to my Daughter Phoebe Moore sixteen hundred dollars, to my Daughter Rachel Hamilton eight hundred dollars which makes her portion amount to $2750, but in as much as she lost one of the Negroe girls which I gave her valued at $500 I have thought proper to make up half the lofs to her and accordingly now give her $800 instead of $530, and to my Daughter Sally C. Thompson I bequeth in addition to the property given her by the second clause of my will the sum of nineteen hundred dollars. And to my daughter Margaret Grigsby in addition to what she has already received, I give and bequeath the sum of six hundred dollars only. And being also desirous to make the portions of my sons equal except Joseph and James J: I do also give and bequeath to my son John Seventy dollars; to my sons Lucian H. & William J. both of whom as yet have received nothing twenty one hundred and ninety dollars each. I also give and bequeath to Lucian H. a horse, he having received his Saddle & bridle the hope to be selected out of my stock. I also give and bequeath to William J. a horse, saddle and bridle and to Lucian H. & William J. each a bed. I also give and bequeath to my son Joseph Thompson in addition to what he has already received the further sum on one thousand dollars only, 6. The legacy of $1,000 to my son Joseph given by the preceding clause shall be paid first, next shall be paid the legacy for $1,600 to my daughter Phebe Moore and then the legacy of $800 to be paid to my daughter Rachel Hamilton, and then the legacy of $600 to be paid to Margaret Grigsby, none of said legacies to bear interest unless in default of my executors to pay them when the condition of the afsets would have admitted of their payment. But it is my will that the three first named shall be paid as soon as sufficient funds come to the Executors hands, applicable to that purpose. And as to the residue of said pecuniary legacys given by the preceeding clause, it is not contemplated that there will be sufficient means to pay them until after the death of my wife. and whenever that event takes place it is my will and devise that my Executors sell all my real estate and all my Slaves with their increase (except the one herein bequeathed to my Daughter Sally with her increase) including all the property devised to my wife for life real & personal as well as the part of the place required to be rented and the portion of the Slaves directed to be [ ], and out of this proceeds to pay off all the pecuniary legacies given in any portion of this my will, which shall remain unpaid out of the fund hereinbefore set apart for that purpose and all the rest and residue of said proceeds my said, Executors, shall distribute equally among my four sons John, Lucian H, William J. and James J Thompson except the latter named James J. who is to receive the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars which amount I think proper to give him on account of his being unfortunate with his Slaves, all the balance to be equally divided among my above named four sons or their decendants, the decendants of any of them to take such portion as their deceased ancestor would have taken if living. My Executors will make such arrangements with my wife and children for the support of my three old Slaves, Mary, Venus, & Patsy, as they may be able without charge to the Estate. But whenever the said Slaves or either of theirs become a charge to the estate it is my will and direction that each of my children be required to contribute an equal proportion towards the expense of supporting them. Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons John and James J. Thompson to be Executors of this my last will and testament and testimony of all which I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my Seal on the 14th day of August 1854. Witness present William Moore [seal] [N]. G. Moore Saml R. Lackey At Rockbridge County Court August 6, 1855 The last will and Testament of William Thompson deceased was produced in Court, proved by the oaths of Nathan G. Moore and Samuel R. Lackey subscribing witnefses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John Thompson and James J. Thompson the Executors named in said will, who made oath thereto and together with Eli Poague, John S. Cummins, Ferdinand M. [W]iley and William R. Moore, their securities, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of twenty five thousand dollars, conditioned recording to law, certificate was granted them to obtain a probate of said will in due form. Said bond is ordered to be recorded. Teste [----] ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Co., VA Will Book 13, p. 370. Submitted by Marilyn B. Headley (mjbh@ix.netcom.com) Know all men by these presents, that we John Thompson James J. Thompson, Eli Poague, John S. Cummins, Ferdinand M. Wiley & Wm. R. Moore are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of Twenty five thousand dollars to the payment whereof, well an truly to be made to the said Commonwealth of Virginia, we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents -- Sealed with our Seals and dated this 6th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five and in the 80th year of the Commonwealth. The condition of this obligation is that if the said John Thompson & Jas. J. Thompson who have been appointed Executors of the last Will and testament of William Thompson deceased shall truly and faithfully discharge the duties of their office or trust according to law them this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force. John Thompson {seal} James J. Thompson {seal} Eli Poague {seal} John S. Cummins {seal} F. M. Wiley {seal} Wm. R. Moore {seal} At Rockbridge County Court August 6, 1855 This bond was acknowledged in Court by the Several obligors thereto, and ordered to be recorded. Teste C. Chapin ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Co, VA Will Book 13, pp. 381-382 Nancy B. Thompson's renunciation: Submitted by Marilyn B. Headley (mjbh@ix.netcom.com) This Deed made on the 23d day of August A. D. 1855. Witnefseths: that Nancy B. Thompson, widow of William Thompson deceased doth renounce the provision made for her in the last Will and Testament of her said husband bearing date August 14 A. D. 1854 and elect to take the portion of his estate real and personal to which she would have been entitled if the said Will last had not been made. In testimony whereof she hast hereunto subscribed her name and offered her seal the day and year above written. Executed in the presence of N. G. Moore Thos. Wilson Nancy B. Thomson {seal} At Rockbridge County Court September 3 1855 This renunciation by Nancy B. Thompson widow of William Thompson deceased of the provisions made for her in the will of her husband was produced in court proved by the Oaths of Nathan G. Moore and Thomas Wilson subscribing witnefses thereto and ordered to be recorded Teste: C. Chapin C.C. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge Co, VA Will Book 13, pp. 437-444 Inventory and appraissment of the personal estate of Wm Thompson decd. August 22d 1855 1 grindstone $ 4.00 1 crowbar $ 1.00 4 mowing sythes &hangings 4.00 1 mattock,picks & 3 sprouting hoes 1.50 1 Broad axe a fooot adz 2.00 1 lot Rakes & Forks 1.35 1 wheel barrow 1.50 1 lot old sythes .25 1 lot Smith tools 12.00 1 lot spades .25 1 stone sledge .50 2 [Conetess] 1.50 1 jack Screw .50 3 Old plows, 2 [Harness],one horse 2.50 2 pair double trees & [ ] 2.00 1 saddle & Bridle 15.00 2 Waggon wheels, [ ] &[ ] 2.00 1 saddle & Bridle 8.00 3 spreads 1.50 1 " " 10.00 1 [ ] & one set Teeth 6.00 1 " " 5.00 1 small H[ ] .75 4 set Harness 8.00 4 shovel [ ] 2.00 1 lot harness 10.00 4 wagon wheels 8.00 1 lot tools 2.00 1 lot old iron .50 2 hay bushels and steelyards 1.25 1 " " " .50 1 lot bridles .25 2 " " " .50 1 fan .20 1 " " axes .75 1 lot wheat supposed to be 480 bushels 720.00 1 trunk 4.00 1 lot orchard grafs 75.00 1 old stove .50 1 lot oats 175 " 52.50 1 lot axes 2.00 3 tubs .50 1 screen .50 1 Negro Man, West 900.00 1 lot hoops & planden 1.00 1 " " Zach 700.00 2 jointers & 1 shoebench .50 1 " " Sam 825.00 1 crosscut saw 1.00 1 " " Harvey 900.00 1 lot cupboard ware 10.00 1 " boy, Tom 600.00 1 cupboard 2.00 1 " girl, Mary 800.00 1 falling table & 2 small tables 2.00 1 " girl, Caroline 800.00 10 chairs 5.00 1 " woman, Sophy 500.00 2 waters 1.00 1 " " Venice 25.00 1 cooking stove & kitchen furniture 20.00 1 " " Patsy 00.00 1 lot Ba[ ] keg. [ ]&c 4.00 1 " " Mary 00.00 Steelyards & scales .50 1 " Boy Henry 800.00 4 wheels and hub 2.00 1 " girl Ann 650.00 2 Copper Kettles 4.00 2 iron wedges .50 1 metal kettle 1.00 1 bay horse 55.00 1 lot barrels? 2.25 1 bay mare 55.00 1 lot buckets 1.25 1 sorrel horse 100.00 1 lot bacon 25.00 1 Dunn horse 115.00 2 sacks salt 5.00 1 Dunn filly 65.00 1 lot pots & ovens 1.00 1 Sorrel Mare 110.00 1 metal kettle & cover 2.00 1 Bay " 75.00 1 thrashing machine 4.00 1 " Colt 30.00 Dairy furniture 4.00 1 Black horse 5.00 4 craddles 7.00 6 yearlings 54.00 20 Bags 2.00 6 steers 96.00 1 saddle 4.00 3 steers 80.00 1 waggon & bed 75.00 2 Heifers & one Bull 50.00 1 pair waggon ladders .50 3 mich? cows 60.00 1 lot cherry plank 4.00 3 " " & 2 calves 50.00 1 waggon 15.00 3 " " & 3 calves 50.00 2 log chain(r) & 1 fifth chain(r) 5.00 4 killing hogs 25.00 1 lot barrels 1.50 2 hogs 6.00 1 pair strechers 1.00 1 saw & 6 shorts 15.00 1 old fan .125 28 sheep 40.00 2 [ ] & [ ] 15.00 2 calves 10.00 1 cart & bed 5.00 1 lot corn supposed to be 50 busheels 40.00 2 forks .50 1 rifle gun 10.00 1 lot shingles 12.50 1 doz chairs 9.00 1 cutting box, hogshead & waggon sheet 1.50 3 [ ]on grasso? 150.00 1 lot Hay supposed to be 10 ton 120.00 1 secretary 15.00 1 lot Oats supposed to be 20 doxen 4.00 1 Lounge 2.00 1 Lot saddles 4.00 2 side tables 5.00 1 large map & small 5.00 1 matrefs bed 7.50 2 looking glafses 1.00 1 wardrobe 3.00 1 bookcase 3.00 2 trunks 1.00 1 lot books 20 in number 3.00 1 washstand bowl & pitcher 2.00 1 " " 8.00 1 [ ] table & glafs 2.00 1 bureau 5.00 30 yds. carpet 6.00 1 candlestand .135 4 window curtains 3.50 1 desk 1.00 1 Bedsted & furniture 30.00 1 sideboard 20.00 1 Curtain? bedsted & furniture 30.00 1 stand 1.50 1 " " " 30.00 1 glafs .75 1 [ ] & looking glass 18.00 1 clock 10.00 1 washstand Bowl and Pitcher 1.00 1 table 4.00 1 table 2.00 8 set window curtains 1.00 4 window curtains 2.00 8 window blinds 1.00 1 pair andirons .50 15 chairs 7.25 1 bedsted & furniture 15.00 1 set shovel & tongs & andirons .25 1 lot Beds furniture 8.00 1 pair candlesticks 1.00 1 " " comforts & coverlids 5.00 1 lot shoemakers tools .25 1 large and one small chest 1.25 30 yards carpet 2.00 12 yds. Rag Carpet .50 11 " 2.50 1 lot old carpet .50 1 looking glafs .75 1 wheel and reel 1.50 1 Bureau 6.00 2 small wheels .50 1 washstand bowl & pitcher 1.50 1 large basket .25 1 Bedstead & furniture 25.00 1 pair saddle bags .50 1 " " 25.00 1 lot table cloths & towels 7.00 1 carpet .25 1 pair saddle bags .125 1 [ ] bedstead & furniture 30.00 1 lot corn growing sup'd to be 75 bushels 300.00 1 bedsted & furniture 30.00 John Thompson James J. Thompson Executors Rockbridge County to wit We the subscribers pursuant to an order of the County Court of Rockbridge after being sworn before Thomas Wilson a justice of the peace for that purpose truly and jointly to the best of our judgment reviewed and appraised all the personal estate of Willliam Thompson deceased produced to us by the family and comprised in this foregoing Inventory and we have a[ ] the prices of the several items therof in the column for that purpose Given under our hands this 22 day of August 1855 Peter A. Salling Richard J Weight? Andrew J. Hamilton Wm.? F.? Prague State of Bonds & mooney Howard Meajors? bond 51.52 James Dryden's Bond 100.00 Robt B. Moorman's Do 112.50 James A. Wilson Do 24.00 Cash on hand 418.20 Rockbridge County Court Clerks Office December 7, 1855 This inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of William Thompson deceased was this day returned and admitted to record Teste: C. Chapin C.C. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Statement of property taken by Nancy B. Thompson widow of Wm Thompson decd at the appraisment prices. Viz ==================================================================== 1 lot cupboardware and cupboard $ 12.00 10 chairs [ ] a piece & 2 waiters 1.00 6.00 1 cooking Stove & Kitchen furniture 20.00 1 lot Barrels, kegs & cans 4.00 1 pr steelyards & scales .50 2 Copper Kettles $4 & 1 lot Buckets 1.25 5.25 1 lot Bacon 25# & 1 sack salt 2.50 27.50 3 milk Cows 60# & 13 chairs 9# 69.00 20 books 3# & looking glafs 75 3.75 1 set shovels, Tongs & andirons .75 1 pr. Candle Sticks 1# & 30 yds. carpet 2.00 3.00 20 yds Carpet 2,50 & looking glafs 75 3.25 1 Carpet 25. & wardrobe 3.00 3.25 2 trunks 1.00 & 30 yds Caarpet 6# 7.00 12 yds. Tag Carpet 50. & 1 pr. andirons 50. 1.00 1 lot old carpet 50. & 1 wheel & reel 1.50 2.00 2 small wheels 50 & 1 large basket 25 .75 2 pr saddle Bags for 62 1/2 & 60 wool Rolls 30 18.62 1/2 1 matrefs bed & stead 7.50 1 pr candle sticks #1 & 1 lot Bed Clothes 8.00 9.00 140 1/2 Bushels of wheat ab. 91 210.75 John Thompson }Executors of James J. Thompson Wm. }Thompson dcd. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, pp. 400-401. (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Eliabeth Ford and William Ford are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of three hundred dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Commonwealth, we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, this 1st day of October Anno Domini, one thousand eight Hundred and fifty five, and in the 80th year of the Commonwealth. the consition of the above obligtion is such that if the above bound Elizabeth Ford who hath heretofore been duly appointed Guardian of James Ford and Rachel Ford orphan of James Ford deceased (and counter security being now required by Wm Davidson admr of Alexd. T. Sloan decd., her former security) shall truly and faithfully discharge the duties of her office or trust according to law, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. Sealed and delivered in presence of Elizabeth Ford (x her mark) William Ford (x his mark) At Rockbridge County Court October 1 1855 This bond was acknowledged in Court by the obligors thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste C. Chapin C.C. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 417. Inventory of Personal Property of John McCleland, deceased. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 480. Thompson, Wm. Exs. afsignment dower slaves. Submitted by Marilyn B. Headley (mjbh@ix.netcom.com) Pursuant to the [ ] order we the undersigned Commifsioners have valued the Slaves belonging to the estate of Wm Thompson decd, an estimate of which is herewith attacked and have afsigned to Nancy B. Thompson widow of Wm. Thompson decd her dower portion for life the following Slaves (Viz.) Zachariah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.00 Sophia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600.00 Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925.00 Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530.00 Amounting to one hundred and seventy five dollares more than the one-third, which the widow, is bound to pay the Extr. of Wm. Thompson decd Given under our hands this 27th day of December 1855 R. J. Knight Wm. P. Arnold John B. Poague A. J. Hamilton Value of all the Slaves Zachariah 800.00 Sam 925.00 Henry 825.00 Wiley 1,000.00 Harvey 1,000.00 Tom 550.00 Sophia 600.00 Caroline 850.00 Ann 700.00 $7,250.00 Mary 850.00 $8,100.00 Patsey Venus }All three of which is a charge Mary At Rockbridge County Court December 31, 1855 This report of the afsignment to Nancy B. Thompson widow of William Thompson deceased of her portion for life of the Slaves belonging to the estate of the said William Thompson deceased was returned by Richard J. Wright William P. Arnold. John B. Poague and Andrew J. Hamilton commifsioners appointed for that purpose and agreed to be recorded Teste: C. Chapin CC ************************************************************************** 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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