Westmoreland County, VA - Will Book 5 (partial)

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Will of John BUTLER   1712   Westmoreland Co., VA
In the name of God Amen.  I John BUTLER of Westmoreland Co., in Virginia weak and sick in body but in perfect 
sence and memory praised be to God make this my last Will and Testament in manner and forms followeth ~

Imprs. I do bequeath my Soule into the hands of almighty God my heavenly father bequeathing him of his eternal 
goodness to pardon and forgive me all my sins for my blessed Saviours sake, Christ Jesus and that he would be 
pleased to raise my Soule unto Glory at the latter day and body to be decently buryed by my Executors hereafter 
nominated and appointed!
Item I doe give and bequeath unto George PURVIS one heifer bigg with calfe & one sow & piggs.
Item I forgive Richard COGIN one hundred pounds of Tobacco that he oweth me.
Item I give and bequeath my whole estate to be equally  divided between my loving wife Katherine and my children.
Item I do nominate ordaine and appoint my loving wife Katherine BUTLER and my loving brother Wm. BUTLER full and 
sole Excs. of this my last Will and Testament renouncing all former Wills or Testaments whatsoever and it is my 
will and desire that if my wife cannot keep the children 'tis my desire that William BUTLER have my eldest son 
Thomas BUTLER and my brother James BUTLER have my son John BUTLER and John BAKER to have my son James BUTLER and 
this will stand remain and abide as my last Will as aforesaid as witnesses hereof I have hereof put my hand!
Testes: Nathan'l GRAY, John BEARD.
     signed  John BUTLER
 
At a court held for the said County the 28th day of January 1712 The last Will and Testament of John BUTLER was 
presented into Court by Katherine his Relict and Wm. BUTLER, Executors therein named who made oath thereto and 
being proved by the oath of Nath'l GRAY, one of the wittnesses thereto is admitt to record ~ and upon motion 
of the ex. Katherine & Wm. their performing of what is usual in such cases Certifycate is granted them for obtaining 
a Probat thereof in due form.
 
Test: Tho. SORRELL DC __?
Pr. Eundin Cluim?
 ("Deeds and Will No. 5, 1711-1716, Westmoreland Co., VA, p. 122-123.)

Submitted by Patricia Bishop Obrist