SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA - WILLS AND ESTATES - John Calthorp, 14 Apr 1783
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IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN this 14th day of April 1783 I John Calthorp of the
County of Southampton being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make
and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz:

First and foremost I recommend my soul to almighty God who gave it in hope of
joyfull resurrection of the same and as for my worldly goods, I dispose of as
followeth:

Imprimis: Item: I give to my son John Calthorpe my negroe girl Celah and Lucy to
him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give to my son James Calthorpe all my land also one negro girl Fillis
and feather bed and furniture that he commonly lies on to him and his heirs
forever.

Item: I give to my son Henry Calthorp my negro girl Amey and Frank, also a
feather bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give to my son Nowell Calthorpe ten shillings.

Item: I leave my two negroes Rochell and Will together with all the remainder
of my estate both real and personal to be sold and the money equally divided
after my just debts being paid between my three sons John, James and Henry
Calthorp to them and their heirs forever.

And I do hereby appoint my son John and James Calthorp whole and sole
Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

IN WITNESS whereof I have set my hand and affix my seal this day and date
first above written.

                                        John Calthorp (seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of:

Patience Turner
Thomas Turner
    his
Jordan X Bass
    mark
               At a Court held for the County of Southampton
                      the 13th day of October 1791

This Will was presented in Court by John Calthorp, one of the Executors therein
named, proved by the oath of Patience Turner, one of the witnesses therein named,
and at the court held for the said County of Southampton the Monday of December
1788. (looks like "th" above Monday)  This Will was proved by the oath of
Thomas Turner, another witness thereto and is ordered to be recorded and on
the motion of the said Executor who made oath according to law, certificate is
granted him for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon
&c.

Source: Library of Virginia,
Will Book 4, 1783-1797
Southampton Co, VA
Reel 17, pages 451-452

Note: Paragraphing and some punctuation was added by transcriber
for ease in reading. There are no paragraphs in the original. The name
Calthorp was spelled both with an e on the end and without and e.

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