Will of James Lee - 1834 - Sussex Co., VA

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Will of James Lee - 1834
(Will Book M, page 75, Sussex Co.VA.)

In the Name of God Amen. I James Lee of the County of Sussex being sick
week in body but of sound disposing mind and memory do make this my
last Will and Testament in manner and form following viz.
I lend to my beloved wife Mary Lee during her natural life all my lands
that I have at this time, together with all the household and kitchen
furniture. Also Jerry, Jack, Daniel, Paicents, Lizzy and Suckey. Also
all my Stock of horses, cows, & hogs, and at her death my will and
desire is the land may be sold and the money equally divided between 
all of my children. The negros lent my wife and other property may be
divided among them. All the balance of my property my will and desire 
is it should be equally divided between all of my children and my two
grand children of my son Tho's. Lee dec'd. that is they are to have one
shear.
My will is that my daughter Nancy Stacy shall have the use of the
property her life, and if she leves no heir at her death & her husband
to return to my other children. (Transcribers Note: Transcribed as is
written in the Will Book).
Lastly. I constitute and appoint William Lewis Executor of this my last
Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
Seal this 18th of May 1833.

James(hisXmark)Lee (Seal)

Witness-
Th. Hunt
Charles Collier


At a Court held for Sussex County the 6th day of February 1834 The last 
Will and Testament of James Lee deceased was presented into Court and
proved by the oaths of Thomas Hunt and Charles Collier the subscribing
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of
William Lewis the Executor therein named who made oath and entered into
bond with security according to law Certificate is granted him for a
probate thereof in due form.

Teste L. Lanier Clk.

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