Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, (1859-1861) pp. 73, 83-84, 132-134, 151, 211, 224, 238, 246, 289, 313, 373, 400, 423, 437, 461-463, 473. ************************************************************************* 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 16, p. 73. Nancy Simonds of Kerrs Creek Will (abstract) Son-in-law Andrew Miller Grandson Richard Simonds Miller- slave Sonny Grandson John Miller Granddaughter Nancy McCorkle Daughter Margaret Grandson William H. Miller Made 29 March 1859 Signed Nancy Simonds (x her mark) Teste: Wm. F. Moore James F. Harper Proven 5 July 1871 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, pp. 83-84. (Transcription) Know all men by these presents that we Eliza Jane Roadcap, John McKenry and Andrew J. Graham are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of Five thousand dollars to the payment whereof, well and 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 3rd day of December one thousand eight hundred and Sixty. The condition of the above obligation is that if the said Eliza jane Roadcap who hath been appointed administratrix of the goods, chattels and credits of George Roadcap deceased, shall truly and faithfully discharge the duties of her office or trust according to law, then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force. Eliza J. Roadcap (seal) John McKemy (seal0 A. J. Graham (seal) At Rockbridge County Court December 3 1860 This bond was acknowledged in court by the several obligors and ordered to be recorded. Teste C. Chapin C.C. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, pp. 132-133. (Transcription) Inventory of the Personal property of George Roadcap Deceased as Appraised By A. W. Moore, John W. Abraham and John Hepler as mentioned in the order of Court for that purpose, 14th December 1860 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Bond executed by W. 1/2 Silver Tea Spoons 3.00 H. Youel of date 29Oct 1858 $227.0 1 Cook Stove 18.00 Int from date Various articles of Kitchen furniture 6.00 1 Bond executed by D. L. 1 Bureau 10.00 & C. Roadcap bearing date 1 Wash Stand B & Pitcher2.00 22 Oct 1860, Int from date $104.14 1 Bed & Bedding 25.00 Ballance due on John $493.30 Hepler's Bond on 15th Dec 1860 1.70 Brought forward 493.30 1 Bed & Bedding 25.00 1 Bed & bedding $12.00 1 do & do 20.00 1 Lot coverlids Quilts &c 30.00 1 Trundle Bed & bedding 5.00 1 Bed & Bedding 25.00 1 Bureau 8.00 1 do & do 5.00 1 China press 16.00 1 Loom & fixtures 10.00 1 Work Table 1.00 2 Wheels & 1 Reel 5.00 1 Dining Table 3.00 1 Mans Saddle 10.00 1 Miror 1.00 1 Ladis Saddle 10.00 1 clock 3.00 1 Set Blacksmith Tools 20.00 1/2 Doz Chairs 2.00 1 Grain cradle & M Scythe 2.00 1/2 Doz do 2.50 1 Kettle pots 6 ven[oe] 3.00 1/2 Doz so small .50 1 Copper Kettle 8.00 1 Rifle Gun 3.50 1 Set Tubs W Machine &c 1.50 1 Lot of Table furniture 6.00 1 Lot hoes & Augers 3.00 1 Buggy 12.00 1 cutting box 1.00 1 Log chain & Harness 3.00 1 2 year old colt 75.00 1 Waggon & Harness 20.00 1 Grey mare 9 year old 90.00 28 Head sheep w 10/6 49.00 1 do do 6 year old 100.00 4 milch Cows 60.00 1 Harrow & plow 3.50 1 Calf 5.00 1054.34 1 Wheat Fan & screen 2.50 1 Colt 6 months old 35.00 1 Lot hay Forks .50 1089.34 We the undersigned Appraisers do hereby certify that the above is a correct bill of the appraisement of property brought before us belonging to the estate of George Roadcap deceased on he 14th day of December 1860. A. W. Moore J W. Abraham Appraisers John Hepler I the undersigned Administratrix of the estate of George Roadcap deceased do certify that the above is a correct Inventory of the personal estate of the estate of the said George Roadcap deceased. Given under my hand this 14th day of Dec 1860 Eliza Jane Roadcap Administratrix Rockbridge County Court Clerk's Office February 18 1861 This inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of George Roadcap deceased was this day returned and admitted to record Teste C Chapin CC ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Boo 16, p. 134. Submitted by Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net 3/4/1861 John Green & John Goodbar appt. gdn. of Betsy and Peggy Green, B-16, P.134, children of John Green ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 151. Admr. Settlement of Andrew Hayslett dec'd. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, pp. 211. Appraisal of Jacob Agner, dec'd. 12 Feb 1856. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 224. (Abstract) Will of Archibald McClung To wife Elisabeth A. amd 2 daughters Elizab Jane & Delinda C. McClung, my plantation. After death of my wife, negros and other property to be sold at public auction. Daughter Mary Ann Hartman's children: namely, Mary Elizabeth, Henry McC., and Margaret W. Hartman $1800.00. $1800.00 each to daughters Eliza Jane and Delinda. Margaret Elenor Donald daughter of my daughter Mqargaret G. Donald dec'd, $1800.00. Son Charles B. McClung $1800.00 made will 2 January 1861, proven 2 September 1861. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 238. Mrs. Polly Bailey's Will Her wish is that Caroline her servant be set free. After expenses, the balance to be given to Mary Elizabeth Goff, a resident of Lynchburg, believed to be a child of William Bailey. Teste: John S. Cummins Signed: Polly Bailey Amanda I. Boone Elisabeth LaBrie Proven 7 October 1861 by John S. Cummins ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 246. Amos Thomas' Sale Bill W. W. Ruley admr. 21 Nov 1854. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 289. John Paul's Will James M. Paul of Augusta County, VA to have real and personal estate after debts are paid, upon condition that he aopt my son John Paul now an infant 3 years old into his family as his own and educate said child. Appoint my son James M. Paul executor, 2 March 1861. Teste: Wm. M. Paxton John C. Helmore James A. Paul Signed: John Paul CODICIL James M. Paul DR, Jno. Paul You promise to pay $1000.00 for my release deed to any portion of property that I might have in the estate of my deceased brother James Paul of Texas at Galvaston. By check on the Valley Bank at Staunton for $100.00 money to be paid when collected from the estate at Galveston, shuld I not live to recieve it, my wish that the money be put to interest for benefit of my youngest son John Paul Junr. to be paid to him when 21. He was born 12 September 1857. 16 April 1861 Signed: John Paul Probated 3 February 1862. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 313. Submitted by: Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net 4/13/1918 Will of Samuel R. Green: neice Mary B. Parent, farm on South River, 1 mi. west of Med vale Sta. adjoining S.A. Campbell Jr., J.D. Campbell, James Green and others. Prob. 4/16/1920 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 373. Samuel P. Elliott deceased. Samuel Elliot admr. John F. Cummings on bond. 2 June 1862 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 400. Hugh Rhea and John D. Houston on bond 4 August 1862. Hugh Rhea administrator of Thomas Heslip, dec'd. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 423. Andrew Hayslett and Samuel Green on bond 1 September 1862. Andrew Hayslett admr. of Richard Hayslett, dec'd. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 423. Jacob Crist Inventory and Appraisal 18 September 1862 Mentions such items as milch cow, wagon gears, corner cupboard, several feather beds, tables and table covers, windsor chairs, carpet, looking glass, etc......... value $303.98 Appraised by John Newton, admr. 13 September 1862 Signed: Wm. A. Donald William Lunsford Thomas McCormick J. D. Guffin Recorded 14 November 1862, C. Chaplin teste, CRC ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, pp. 437. Jno. Agner's Admr Bond. John Agner and James Agner on bond. 6 October 1862. John Agner admr of Jonathan Agner dec'd. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, pp. 462-463. Jacob Crist's Sale Bill Some of the buyers include: George Crist, David Fauver, Wm. Coffey, J. W. Cash, John Crist, and many others. Total $704.36. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 16, p. 473. 1 December 1862 Ann Eliza Lackey, gdn of Martha J., James S., Sarah M., Wm. T., John A., and Okelela B. Leckey, orphans of Isaac Lackey dec'd. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** 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.] ************************************************************************** **************************************************************************