York County, VA - Will of Thomas Nutting, 1717
 
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 Will of Thomas Nutting, 1717
 
 I, Thomas Nutting of Charles Parish, in the County of York.
 To my daughter, Jane NUTTING, all my plantation and tract of land
 whereon I dwell, but in case their be no heirs of her body, then do
 leave to my granddaughter, Elizabeth SCANTLER.  To my daughter
 Katherine SHELDON, all my plantation and tract of land lying at
 the head of Charles River, adjoining to Hayward's Mill; but in case
 she died without issue, to my son-in-law Richard SHELDON
 during his natural life & after his decease, to go unto my Jane
 Nutting and her heirs.  To my son-in-law Richard SCANTLER
 my seal ring, cane and sword.  To my daughter Elizabeth DOZWELL,
 one negro man named Great Jake and one negro girl. To my
 son-in-law John DOZWELL, one gold ring marked P.S.  To my daughter
 Jane Nutting, after my WIFE Elizabeth NUTTING has her due share of
 my negros, her choice of the 4 remaining negros.  To my daughter
 Jane, one feather bed and furniture.  To my granddaughter, Elizabeth
 SCLATER, two NEGRO children called Will & Judy, being children
 of my NEGRO woman FRANK.  Residue to my three daughters,
 Mary SCLATER, Katherine SHELDON and Jane NUTTING, equally
 divided amongst them.    William Sheldon and Jane Nutting executors.
 Proven in York Co. CT. Sept. 16, 1717
 Witnesses: Robert, Thomas and Robert Jr. KERBY