Will of Thomas Claig of Shenandoah Co, Virgina
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Will of Thomas Claig of Shenandoah Co, Virgina
Dated January 30, 1826;  Proved August 7, 1826

In the name of God, amen.

I, Thomas Claig, resident of the county of Shenandoah, State of Virginia,
being weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind, considering the 
uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind, blessed be 
almighty God for the same, do make and publish this, my last will and 
testment in manner and form following:  That is to say, first, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, 
Elizabeth Claig, all the tract of land that
I now live upon, lying in Gooney Manor and on Dickey's Hill, during her widowhood and lifetime; also 
the stock of every kind, viz. horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs; plantation utensils of every kind; also all of 
my 
household and kitchen furniture.

What debts that I now owe at this time is first to be paid out of the 
above property.  _?_ after her death the above property is to be sold and
the proceeds thereof equally divided among all my children.

And lastly, as to all the rest, residue, and remainder of my personal 
estate and goods and chattels of what kind or nature _?_, I give and 
bequeath the same to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Claig, whom I hereby 
appoint sole executrix of this, my last will and testament, hereby 
revoking all former wills by me made.  In witness whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and seal the 30th day of January and in the year of our
Lord 1826.

Signed and sealed, published and declared by the above named Thomas 
Claig 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.

The word "sold" and "the proceeds thereof" interlined before signed.

Samuel Gardner                            his
Samuel Hopewell                      Thomas  Claig       SEAL
Jacob Cline                               mark