Will of Adam Groseclose, Wythe County, VA. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Tillison Wright - KWright354@aol.com Wythe Co. Va. February Court 1804 p. 280 Will Book This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Peter GROSECLOSE deceased was returned to court and moved to be recorded. Test. Fleming Twigg, D.C.(This does say Peter, but the rest of the page is about Adam) p.280-2 In the name of god amen. I Adam Groseclose of the County of Wyth, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank god, and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such wordly estate as it hath pleased god to bless me with, I give and bequeath the same in manner following. That is to say First after my payment of debts I give to my wife Elizabeth Groseclose my two old mares, two cows, all my sheep and hogs and all my farming utensils, Togethere with all my Household and kitchen furniture , my looms Three spinning wheels all my yarn flax and thread that is now on hand and one third part of my Land, all to be enjoyed by her, for and during the term of her natural life of widowhood, and after her decease or marriage, I give the same to my children hear in after mentioned, equally to be divided among them and to be enjoyed by them forever. Secondly I give and bequeath unto my children, Barbara Groseclose, John Groseclose,Martin Groseclose, Mary Groseclose, Jacob Groseclose, Elizabeth Groseclose, Peter Groseclose and Absalomn Groseclose, each and and equal part of all my Estate, both real and personal, to be enjoyed by them and their heirs forever, 3rd It is my desire, that immediately after my decease, all my property that is not hear particularly mentioned, be appraised and sold as the law directs, if wife Elizabeth Groseclose, should incline to leave the plantation where she now lives, it is my desire that my Executors should bind my five sons above mentioned to trades, and lastly I do here by constitute and appoint my friends Jacob Groseclose and Henry Huddle Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby Revoking all other wills or testaments by me heretofore made in Witness whare of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 2nd day of April in the year 1804. Adam (his mark) Groseclose Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last Will and Testament of the above named Adam Groseclose in presence of Peter Groseclose, Frederick Ship (or Slup or Shep, etc) , Henry Groseclose, Jas. Davies Wythe May court 1804 This last will and Testament of Adam Gloseclose deceased was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Peter Groseclose, Frederick Slup (?) and Henry Groseclose Three of the witnesses theretuo, and ordered to be recorded and there upon Jacob Groseclose and Henry Huddle the Executors therein named personally appeared in Court and took the Oath required by law and enter into bond, with John Huddle and Jacob Goase their Securities in the sum of five Hundred Dollars, conditioned as the law directs. Probate therefore in due force is granted them. Teste Fleming Twigg, D.C. An Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Adam Groseclose deceased made on the 25th of May 1804 One two year old mare One yearly Colt two Cows and Calves Two Cows, one Cow and Bull Two Stears and heifer Four yearlings\ one Rifle gun one kittle one stove Cherry tree plank Jointer round Shavar and crose An Apt. on John Kimberland one Razor Appraisers were Evan Davis , William Heay , George Kinder Wyth June Court 1804 This Inventory and apprasement of the estate of Adam Groseclose deceased was returned to Court and ordered to be recorded. Sale of above inventory on p 183 amounted to 69 pounds 17 shillings 4 Executors of Adam Groseclose deceased were Jacob Grosclose and Henry Huddle. (I wrote for will of Elizabeth Groseclose and Wythe Co. replied that there was only an adm. Settlement Will Book 10 p. 368 and Will Book 11 p. 428. (If anyone knows about Adam’s daughter Elizabeth, I would like to hear from them.-Judy Wright at KWright354@aol.com) USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation.