Will of John Rowland, Washington County, VA - 1821
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In the name of God amen. I John Rowland of the County of Washington
being in a low state of health, but being of sound mind and memory and
knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death , do make
this my last Will and Testament in manner and form. Viz Items. I lend
to my wife Ellender Rowland during her natural life my land and stock
of every kind, household and kitchen furniture, I may die possessed
of, for her peaceable use and all money that may be due me to enable
her to pay my debts and raise my young children and after her death to
be equally divided between her children born to me. Michael,
Catharine, Ryland, John, Amsted, Santford, Remembrance and Daniel
Rowland, and should any of them die leaving no lawful issue. I will
that their part should return and be equally divided between the
survivors. I will that if my wife dies before my youngest children
becomes of age that my estate be kept together under the direction of
my son Michael Rowland, whom I appoint Executor to this my last Will
and Testament. I also appoint my beloved wife Ellender Rowland
Executrix. I will also that my Executors shall not be bound to give
any security and that no sale of any property will as above be sold,
as any debt or debts against the estate can be settled without.
Witness my hand and seal this the twentieth day of December 1821,


Test,


Nelson Hopkins
William Steward
Jacob Minton
Thos. Thomas
John Rowland



At a court held for Washington County the 19th day of March 1822. The
Last Will and Testament of John Rowland deceased was exhibited in
Court and proved by the oath of Nelson Hopkins and Thomas Thomas two
of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And
on the motion of Eleanor Rowland one of the Executors therein named
who took the oath of an executor prescribed by law and it having been
directed by the said Will that she be not required to give security in
taking probate of the said will. A Certificate is therefore granted
her for the probate of the said Will in due form without giving
security. 

Test,


Jacob Synch