Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23,(1879-1881) pp. 1, 82, 105, 116-119, 124, 151, 169, 176, 337, 374, 408, 417, 452-453, 463. ************************************************************************** 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 23, p. 1. William Clark's Will (Abstract) Wife Polly- personal property to dispose of as she wishes, dwelling house & buildings during her life. Son Samuel P. Clark- farm where he now lives (bought of Ford's heirs) portion of old farm on the North side of Black's Creek. Son Samuel P. Clark to pay my daughter Rebecca Y. Chittum $50.00 and grandaughter Mary Cummings, wife of Perry Cummings, $25.00 Son William Clark Jr 1/2 of residue of old farm, he is to pay Lafayette Goodbar, oldest son of Harvey Goodbar, $50.00 and grandaughter Shep Ruley, dau. of Robert Ruly, $25.00 Grandson Wm. Calvin Reynolds remaining 1/2 of old farm. He is to pay Mildred Goodbar, youngest son of Harvey Goodbar, $50.00 and granddaughter Martha Ruly, dau of Robert Ruly, $25.00 To sons Saml & Wm & grandson Wm. C. Reynolds, woodland. To sons-in-law, Cornelius Reynolds, Harvey Goodbar & Robert Ruley & Calvin Goodbar, $1.00 each. Son William and grandson Wm. C. Reynolds executors. Made 11 April 1868, proven 3 Feb 1879. Signed: Wm. Clark Senr. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 82. James F. Hite and L. C. Watson bound for $200.00, 4 July 1879. James F. Hite, Justice of Peace, appointed a member of the Board of Road Commissioners of Walkers Creek Magisterial District. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 105. Mary A. Mackey deceased, Admr. Settlement. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, pp. 116-119. Sale Bill of Personal Property of John Knick dec.d and Polly Knick decd Sept. 6. 1878. Sold by W. F. Johnston S.R.C. & Admr. of Said Estates. Article Purchaser Price 1 Grain Cradle Andy Clark .30 1 Log Chain Andy Clark 1.35 1 Axe Saml. G. Vess .80 1 Mattock Andy Clark .17 1 Shovel Andy Clark .45 1 Fork W. F. Morris .65 1 Hoe J. E. Irvine .15 1 C.C. Saw R. Wilhelm 2.00 1 Saddle Andy Knick 3.15 1 1/2 Bus. Measure Isaac Clark .90 1 Collar Andy Clark .80 1 Blind Bridle Andy Clark 1.80 1 Blind Bridle Andy Clark 1.87 1/2 Hames & Back Band J. F. Tribbett .50 2 Sett Wheel Harness Andy Clark 5.25 Line & Bridle Andy Clark .30 1 Lot Old Irons G. Goodbar .25 1 Hoe A. Matthews .10 1 Digger Andy Clark .50 1 Shovel J. F. Tribbett .75 1 iron Kettle Cynthia Clark 1.20 1 Tub C " Clark .04 1 Copper Kettle Alex. Knick 5.05 1 Dipper T. Alphin .40 1 H. S. Plow Andy Clark 2.60 1 Double Trees Andy Clark .90 1 Waggon A. Smith 8.40 1 Harrow Alex Knick 3.00 1 Hive of Bees Isaac Clark 1.50 1 Hive of Bees Isaac Clark 1.50 1 Hive of Bees Alex Knick 1.50 Amt. carried forward 48.00 1/2 Article Purchaser Price 1 Hive of Bees R. A. Pleasants 1.10 1 Hive of Bees J. E. Potter 1.10 1 Hive of Bees J. E. Potter 1.40 1 Grind Stone T. Hostetter .30 1 Blanket S. G. Vess 1.20 1 Coverlid Jas. Knick 1.80 1 Feather Bed 13 1/2 lbs Alex Knick 3.30 1 Blanket Jas. Knick 2.90 1 Coverlid Andy Knick 4.30 1 F. Bed 14 1/2 ;lbs W. F. Morris 3.70 1 Sheet Linen T. Alphin .60 1 Sheet Linen W. F. Morris .50 1 Counterpane W. F. Morris 2.00 1 Bed Tick Jas. Knick 1.20 1 F. Bed 19 lbs A. Smith 4.90 1 Blanket A. Smith 3.00 1` Coverlid Andy Knick 5.00 1 F. Bed 21 lbs L. J. Clark 5.85 1 blanket A. Smith 3.03 1 Coverlid Andy Knick 5.00 1 F. Bed 23 1/2 lbs J. E. Irvine 6.25 1 Pr Saddle Pockets Andy Clark 1.00 1 Rocking Chair Jno. Reynolds .76 3 Chairs F. Elliott .45 1 Rocking Chair Alex Knick 1.00 1 Towel David Vess .20 Sheet & Curtains David Vess .23 1 Small Wheel Sally Clark .34 1 Loom Sally Clark 1.00 1 Bed Tick R. Wilhelm .50 1 Bedstead Sally Clark .50 1 Bed Tick Andy Knick .40 Amt. carried forward $117.77 1/2 Article Purchaser Price 1 Bed Stead Isaac Clark 1.00 1 Large Wheel Cynthia Clark 1.34 1 Reel C. " Clark 1.63 1 Chest Andy Clark {?} 1 Bed Tick T. Alphin .75 1 Bed Stead Matt. Knick 4.00 1 Bureau R. Wilhelm 1.90 1 Table (large) R. Wilhelm 2.75 1 Table (small) J. E. Irvine .40 1 Clock Isaac Clark 10.85 1 Press Andy Clark 4.10 1 Bed Tick Matt Knick 1.00 1 Bed Stead Jno. Knick 1.30 1 Barrel W. Siler .50 1 Lot Yarn & c Alex Knick 3.00 1 Cupboard Andy Clark .95 1 Table Sally Clark 1.50 1 Hackle J. A. Nicely .50 1 pr. Steelyards J. A. Nicely .75 1 Tin Bucket M. Hostetter .18 1 Wood " Jas. Knick .10 1 Coffee Pot Jas. Bradds .40 Cups & Saucers M. Hostetter .35 1 Pitcher Jas. Knick .40 5 Plates T. Hughes .25 1 " (Large) T. Hostetter .10 1 " Jos. Knick .10 1 Cr. Pitcher M. Hostetter .05 1 Pickle Plate T. Hughes .08 1 Dish Jno. Reynolds .50 Baker & Lid Sally Clark .35 Tray & Board Sally Clark .35 2 Barrels S. G. Vess .15 Amt. carried forward 159.78 Article Purchaser Price Amt brought forward 159.78 1 Flat Iron T. Elliott .10 1 Lot Crocks Sally Clark .65 1 Churn Sally Clark .10 25 Bus. Oats L. Entsminger 5.00 25 " " L. Entsminger 5.00 25 " " A. Smith 4.75 7 " " Balance A. Smith 1.19 20 " Wheat Jas. Knick 19.00 20 " " Matt Knick 21.00 20 " " Andy Clark 19.00 24 " " Jas. L. Ford 21.60 4 Sacks J. L. Leitch .80 1 " M. Hostetter .20 1 Wheat Fan Alex Knick 7.10 Cans & c J. E. Irvine .40 1 Barrel & Vinegar L. C. Vess .80 2 " & Box W. Siler .60 2 Curry Combs Jas. Knick .10 2 Hogs Sally Clark 5.00 9 Bus. Potatoes Sally Clark 1.80 1 Cutting Box Dr. W. H. Rogers .10 2 Pigs Andy Clark 2.00 2 " R. McCown 1.45 3 " Saml. Irvine 3.10 1 Shoat J. F. Tribbett 1.70 2 Hogs W. Montgomery 4.20 2 " Dr. Rogers 3.10 1 Sorrel Colt W. Alphin 43.00 1 Spring " T. Alphin 16.70 1 Bay Horse Isaac Clark 67.00 Amt carried forward 418.27 Article Purchaser Price 1/2 of 1 Cane Mill R. Wilhelm 1.35 1 Calf Wm. Vess 5.75 1 Cow (Bell) R. Wilhelm 24.35 1 " (Blk & White) S. L. Wilson 18.00 1 " (Pale Red) Sally Clark 27.50 1 Heifer J. E. Irvine 16.50 1 Calf Wm. Vess 3.55 11 Sheep 1.82 S. L. Wilson 20.07 1 Lot of Wool Sally Clark 5.00 4 Geese T. Alphin 1.00 Bushels Corn .32 Andy Clark 39.00 Bushels Corn .33 Andy Clark 6.27 Total $586.61 Given under my hand this 6th day of Sept 1878 W. F. Johnston S. R. C. & as such Admr of Jno Knick decd. " " " " Polly Knick decd. In Rockbridge County Clerks Office August 25th 1879. This Sale Bill of personal property of John Knick dec'd and Polly Knick decd was Returned to said Office and admitted to record. Teste J. P. Moore C. C. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 124. Mary A. Sheltman's Will (Abstract) Daughter Martha E. Agnor Daughter Jane E. Tolley Daughter Emma Agnor Brother Robert Hutcheson, deceased Daughter Mary F. Sheltman Daughter Lou Agnor Made 6 May 1879, proven 1 Sep 1879. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 151. Jos. P. Hughes deceased. D. A. Ott admr. 26 Nov 1876. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 151. Sale Bill of Jos. P. Hughes, deceased. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 169. Settlement of Jos. P. Hughes deceased. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 176. William Armentrout's Will To son Cornelius Armentrout, tract of land lying east of the Little House Mountain, adjoins lands of Henry K. Rowsey, et al. He is also to pay executor $30.00 within 12 months. To daughter Nancy Entsminger, tract of land purchased from Addison Gilmore, corner being on or near a line of the land formerly owned by heirs of Jacob Armentrout, dec'd, down branch below widow Sally Clark's to line of Andrew Tribbett's land. Also, executors to pay daughter Nancy Entsminger $15.00. Daughter Elizabeth R. Armentrout, wife of Henry Armentrout, tract of land separated from land above described by line of stump and stake at bend of Clark's Road. Heirs of son Jno. M. Armentrout, tract of land [gives description]. Heirs to pay executor $20.00 Daughter Mary Ann Nick and her sons, my dwelling house and farm. She and her sons to pay executor $200.00. Wood lot at foot of North Mtn. to be equally divided between my son Jno. M. Armentrout's heirs and my daughters, Mary Ann Nick, Nancy Entsminger, and Elizabeth R. Armentrout. Executor to pay each of children of son William Armentrout (dec'd) $15.00, executor to place suitable stones to mark graves of myself and wife. Chas. Armentrout executor. Made 26 August 1878, proven 5 January 1880. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 337. S. McD. Hayslett, John M. Hayslett and Benjamin F. Hayslett on bond, 7 February 1881. S. McD. Hayslett guardian of William C.D. Hayslett and Samuel H. W. Hayslett. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 374. Reuben Bare's Administrator Bond Isaac Bare, Adam Bare and Geo. Bare bound, 4 April 1881. Isaac Bare Administrator. Signed Isaac Bare Adam Bare George Bare ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 408. Jos. P. Hughes, A. T. Hanger and Wm. H. Boley bound for $300.00, 24 October 1881. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, pp. 417. Saml. S. Agner, Ananias Smith, Thos A. Bowlin, W. C. Hamilton, Geo. W. Swisher, and Wm. McKeever on bond. Samuel S. Agnor elected Supervisor of Buffalo Magisterial District 26 May 1881. 2 year term. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 452. Reuben Bare's Appraisal (personal estate) 16 August 1881. Total Value $1215.31 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 453. Reuben Bare's Sale Bill Sold for $1371.89 ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 23, p. 463. Claims against estate of Reuben Bare totaled $3046.72. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** 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.] ************************************************************************** **************************************************************************