Will of Christopher Tatum
(Will Book B, page 218, Sussex Co.VA.)

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Christopher Tatum being at this time in a 
low state of health but of sound mind & Memory blessed be God do make
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me
made.
Imprimis first my will and desire is that all my just debts be paid.
Item. I do give to my son Henry Tatum one Bed & furniture.
Item. I also do give to my son Christopher Tatum one Bed and furniture,
one great chest & one iron pott.
Item. I do also give to my Daughter Elizabeth Tatum one Bed & furniture
and one small trunk and one iron pott.
Item. My will and desire is that the money due to me from Henry Tatum
be equally divided between my sons Henry & Christopher Tatum & my
Daughter Elizabeth.
Item. My will and desire is that the residue of my Estate be it of what
kind it will, be equally divided among my three children Henry, 
Christopher, Elizabeth Tatum.
And I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Christopher Tatum Executor
of this my last Will and Testament. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of May 1769. And my will &
desire is that my estate be not appraised.
Christopher(hisCmark)Tatum (Seal)

Signed, Sealed & Acknowledged
in presence of-
Jno.Mason
Hugh Ivey
W.Mason

At a Court held for Sussex County the 21st day of September 1769.
The afore written last Will and Testament of Christopher Tatum deceased
was presented into Court by Christopher Tatum the Executor therein 
named who made oath thereto as the law directs & the same was proved by
the oaths of John Mason & Hugh Ivey two of the witnesses thereto & 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.
Test A.Claiborne CSC

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