Will of Mary Stinson (b. 1757; d. Jan 22, 1832) - Shenandoah Co., 
Virginia

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Submitted by Vern Stinson vstinson@ctaz.com
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In the name of God, amen.

I, Mary Stinson, of the County of Shenandoah, State of Virginia, being 
weak in body, yet of a sound mind and memory, do constitute and appoint 
this my last will and testament.  My soul I recommend to almighty God, 
who gave it me, and my body to be buried in a decent manner at the 
discretion of my children.

First, I give unto my daughter, Ann Roy, my side saddle & bridle and my 
wearing apparel.

Secondly, I give unto my grandson, Wilie S. Roy, one feather bed, two 
blankets, two sheets, and one coverlet.

Thirdly, I give unto my son, John Stinson, the balance of my household & 
kitchen furniture and all my horses, cattle, sheep, & hogs, and my Negro 
woman Rody and her increase, should there be any, to him and his heirs 
forever.

Fourthly, I give unto my sons, John & James Stinson, and my grandson, 
Wilie S. Roy, an equal share of my proportion of money, bonds, & 
property in the hands of my son, James Stinson, which is a part of my 
late husband's estate, provided my son James will settle and divide the 
same without a lawsuit; but if he will not, I wish it equally divided 
between my son John and my grandson, Wilie S. Roy.

Lastly, it is my wish that those of my children & grandchildren that 
receive a part of my estate that they should pay in proportion to what 
they receive towards my just debts, & that my son John should attend to 
and settle up all my business.  In witness hereof I have hereunto set my 
hand & seal the 3rd day of January, 1832.

Witnesses:							     her
N. W. Yager							Mary  X  Stinson
[unreadable name]						     mark
      his
Leroy  X  Lawrence
      mark