Will of Elizabeth CHAPPELL 1761 Sussex Co. VA
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Will of Elizabeth Chappell, Sussex Co., WBA 1754-1764, p. 196, 10 March 
1761 - 20 March 1761
In the name of God Amen, March the Tenth one Thousand seven Hundred and sixty 
one, I Elizabeth Chappell of the Parish of Albemarle of County of Sufsex 
being sick in Body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to almighty God 
for the same I do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament that is to 
say First I give my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my 
Body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion 
of my Executor whom I shall hereafter mention, and as for such Worldly Estate 
as it hath pleased God of his goodness to bless me with in this life I give 
and bequeath in manner and form as followeth.
Item I give to my son Drury Ten pounds cash & one feather bed and furniture.
Item I give to my daughter Anne eight pounds cash one feather bed & 
furniture & one chest.
Item I give to my son Robert after all my Lawful debts and funeral charges 
are paid all the residue of my Estate be it of what kind or quality soever & 
Finally I do appoint my son John whole and sole Executor of this my last Will 
and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the 
day and Year first above written. her
Signed Sealed & Declared Elizabeth 
////Chappell
in presence of Jas. Chappell Junr., James mark
Chappell minor, Mary (her mark) Chappell
At a Court held for Sussex County the 20th Day of March 1761, The afore 
written last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Chappell dec'd was presented in 
Court by John Chappell the Executor therein named who made oath hereto 
according to Law and the same was proved by the oaths of James Chappell 
junior and James Chappell, minor two of the witnesses hereto and by the Court 
ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor Certificate is 
granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste

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