GRIFFIN
EVANS WILL
HENRICO
COUNTY, VIRGINIA
15 MAY
1681
p. 173
IN THE
NAME OF GOD AMEN. May the 15th 1681 I GRIFFIN EVANS of
Henrico
County in Virginia & being sicke & weake in body but of sound &
perfect
memory
blessed be almighty God therefore I do make ordain confide & appointe this
to be my last will& testament in manner & form following, first I
principally comitt my death & passion of my blessed Savior Jesus Chirst to
obtain remission for all my sins & to inherit eternal life, & as for
that worldy share it hath pleased God to blesse me with I give & bequeath
as followeth Item I give & bequeath unto MARY CHILDRES the daughter of
PHILEMON CHILDRES my whole share of hoggs I have at the mill being in all
twenty marked with a swallow forke on the right ear except one barrow of the
best of the said flock which I give to my loving friend JNO ANST, and in case
the said MARY dyes, the said hoggs or what if them shall be fleft are freely to
be at her on dispose.
Item I
give and bequeath unto the above MARY CHILDRES one cow & a calf by
her side being marked with JN o- - bifolird marke & one grey mare---pt on
one ear and slitt on the other and a mutt colored mare about threee years old
(One iron pott and skillett and deep Dish in MR.PLEASANTS hands)
Item I
give & bequeath unto my loving friend JN.o ANST a young mare philley that
runs with my grey mare with a flarre in her forehead the said mare & her
increase to be enjoyed by the said JN.o ANST or his heirs or assigns forever.
Item I
give & bequeath unto ANNE ANST Daughter to the said JN.o ANST to see GILES
PARKER be payd the plaine shoes I owe him in the hands of MR TH.o PARKER who
owes me a paire and likewise I do hereby declare that JOSEPH BONKOHEAD is
indebted to me a pair plaine shoes which I give to the said JN.o ANST.Item My
will & pleasure is that the three hundred & fifteen pounds of tobo: due
to me from JN.o BAXTER borrowed & disposed of to the only use & benefit
of TEMPERANCE COOKE likewise five shillings florin: owing to me from the said
BAXTER, I present & give to my worthy friend MR.TH.o COOKE.
Item I
give unto JN.o ANST three shillings in pence florin: which JOSEPH HARWOOD owes
me & one pair of plaine shoes that WM COOKE owes I give unto MR.TH.o COOK'S
mylatto JANKS.
Item I
give unto my worthy friend TH.o COOKE forty pounds of Tobo in the hands of WM
COOKE being the valuation of a shoat of mine killed.
Item I
give unto PHOLOMON CHILDRES sonne of PHILOMON CHILDRES aforesaid my gunne at
MR. TH.o COOKE'S house likewise I do XX hereby give unto PHILEMON CHILDRES
& son O my new broad cloth coate & new Dimitty Wastecoate & foure
yards of Dimitty only ---- requiring him to pay the Taylors work (WM HUTTO) I
alsoe for the dimitty that made the wastecoate, alsoe I bequeath to the said
MARY CHILDRES, my chest & all therein (except the Southoe
-----afore=bequeath, & one broad cloth winde coate with silke buttons which
I give to JN.oANST aforesaid.
Item I
give unto PHILOMON CHILDRES son----my grey coate lined with cotton likewise I
do give unto my worthy friend MR. TH.o COOKE what shall appeare to be owing to
me for my wages.
Item I
give unto MARY CHILDRES aforesaid my saddle & bridle in Witness whereof
I have set my hand & seale the day & yeare aforesaid.
Signed,Sealed
& Witnessed in his sealed the Presence of us GRIFFIN with TIMO MARSHALL
marke (a date in latin could read only 1681)
HUGH
DAVIS
ROBERT
H. DAVIS C.C.
Those
two heiffers given by ANNE MARSHALL to her two grandchildren----& SARAH
ANST with all the ---- ----- & left in the hands of JN.o ANST for their use
and she doth desire they may be too recorded and named NANNY CLARKE----- next
on ye left --- --- --- --- --- ---.
Exibited
in this Court by --- ANNE MARSHALL & at her request it is ordered to be
recorded. ROBERT H. DAVIS C.C.
Probated
1 August 1681
JOHN
PLEASANTS OF CURLS WILL
HENRICO
COUNTY
27
SEPTEMBER 1690
p. 149
To son
John Pleasants, (born of the body of my wife Jane, formerly wife and executrix
of Samuel Tucker, dec'd) all of the plantation where I now dwell called
mCurieso, 300 acres, which was purchased by me of William Cookson: also that
plantation purchased of Philip Ludwell, called 'Timber Slash", 900 acres;
also my part of a tract taken up between John Woodson, Hen. Rowing and myself,
the whole tract being 7000 acreas, 1/2 being mine called "Hat Sinkg. If
son John has no heirs, then above to son Joseph (also son of wife Jane), and I
he have no issue, to daughter Elizabeth Pleasants, (also daughter of wife
Jane), and I no issue to my brother Samuel Pleasants, and I no issue, to my
brother Benjamin Pleasants, and if no issue, to my brother Thomas Pleasants, and
I no issue, to my next of kin. Numerous items to son John, and I he die to be
divided between Joseph and Elizabeth, when they reach 18. TO daughter
Elizabeth, land I purchased of Abram Childers, bordering Curles Swamp, 70
acres; and also land purchased of Hen. Rowing and Robert Woodson, about 400
acres, also livestock and items. To son Joseph, plantation called 'Turkey
Island Point" purchased of Thomas Cocke on Chickahominy Swamp 1400 acres;
also land called "Colsonso purchased of Williams Giles, 100 acres; and
also land purchased of Edward Mathews; and also land purchased of Abram
Childrers, 548 acres; and also land which I have entered with Richard Ligon,
joining downward on Westham Creek and to run to mouth of Tuckahoe Creek, part
of which is islands, 2000 acres. If he has no heirs, then lands to children
John and Elizabeth. If they have no heirs, then to Joseph Woodson, son of my
wife's daughter Mary Woodson, married to John Woodson Jr. Also to son Joseph
item, livestock and negroes. To two sons John and Joseph, land above Four Mile
Creek, backing Edward Mathew's land and adjoining Philemon Childers, 2600
acres; and also land taken up by John Woodson, Jr., and 11 acres on south side
of Four Mile Creek adjoining the mill; also a parcel bought of Derby Enroughty
on north side of Four Mill Creek. To them also a corn mill and a sawmill. Wife
to have profits from the mills and rents from the lands for life. To the
Friends (now called the Quakers) a small parcel of land purchased of Benjamin
Hatcher, next to Thomas Holmes, for a meeting house and burying place. To
daughter in law, Mary Woodson, C 20 sterling To my dear and loving mother, E 20
My wife to be sole executrix Wit: John Butler, Alexander Makenny Recorded 1
Oct. 1690 (This will was presented in court by John Pleasants himself,
apparently warding to be sure it was probated as he wanted it).
Will of John Pleasants of Curls
27 Sep 1690 [Another Version]
To son John Pleasants, (born of the body of my wife Jane,
formerly wife and executrix of Samuel Tucker, dec'd), all of the plantation
where I now dwell called "Curles", 300a, which was purchased by me of
William Cookson; also that plantation purchased of Philip Ludwell, called
"Timber Slash" 900a; also my part of a tract taken up between John
Woodson, Hen Rowing, and myself, the whole tract being 7000a, 1/2 being mine
called "Half Sink"
If son John has no heirs, then above to son Joseph (also
son of wife Jane) and if he have no issue, to daughter Elizabeth Pleasants,
(also daughter of wife Jane), and if no issue to my brother Samuel Pleasants,
and if no issue, to my brother Benjamin Pleasants, and if no issue, to my
brother Thomas Pleasants, and if no issue to my next of kin. Numerous items to
son John, and if he die to be divided between Joseph and Elizabeth, when they
reach 18.
To daughter Elizabeth, land I purchased of Abram Childers,
bordering Curles Swamp, 70a; and also land purchased of Hen Rowing and Robert
Woodson, about 400a, also livestock and items.
To son Joseph, plantation called "Turkey Island
Point" purchased of Benjamin Hatcher, 150a; also land purchased of Thomas
Cocke on Chickahominy Swamp 1400a; also land called "Colsons"
purchased of William Giles, 100a; and also land purchased of Edward Mathews;
also land purchased of Abram Childers, 548a, also land which I have entered
with Richard Ligon, joining downward on Westham Creek and to run to mouth of
Tuckahoe Creek, part of which is islands, 2000a. If he has no heirs then lands
to children John & Elizabeth. If they have no heirs then to Joseph Woodson,
son of my wife's daughter Mary Woodson married to John Woodson, Jr. Also to son
Joseph items, livestock and negroes.
To two sons John and Joseph, land above Four Mile Creek,
backing Edward Mathew's land and adjoining Philemon Childers, 2600a, and also
land taken up by John Woodson Jr, and myself, my part being 500a, on Four Mile
Creek; also 11a on south side of Four Mile Creek adjoining the mill; also a
parcel bought of Derby Enroughty on north side of Four Mile Creek. To them also
a corn mill and a saw mill.
Wife to have profits from the mills and rents from the
lands for life.
To the Friends (now called Quakers) a small parcel of land
purchased of Benjamin Hatcher, next to Thomas Holmes, for a meeting house and
burying place.
To daughter in law, Mary Woodson, £20 sterling.
To my dear and loving mother, £20
My wife to be sole executrix
Wit-John Butler, Alexander Makenny
Recorded 1 Oct 1690
(This will was presented in court by John Pleasants
himself, apparently wanting to be sure it was probated as he wanted it.)
Codicil:The land at Tuckahoe and at Coulsons, since sold,
was given to son Joseph Pleasants.
The land given to daughter Elizabeth Pleasants, is already
in possession of her and her husband James Cocke.
My wife is to be executrix and have land I live on.
To son John, land I bought of Henry Wyatt and also land I
bought of Edward Ward, 550a, part of a tract taken up by Gilbert Elam and Edward
Ward.
To son Joseph, land lately bought of Henry Wyatt, 330a,
formerly belonging to John Colyer, also land bought of Giles Webb, 100a,
joining land bought of Henry Wyatt, and a tract of 470a.
Also land to grandson Thomas Pleasants, and land to son or
daughter of my son John, and if no issue, then to my grandson James Cocke; and
to grandson Thomas Pleasants land bought of James Lyles, 250a, and also
plantations joining James More, Anthony More, and John Field, 230a. Dated 3 May
1697. No witnesses, probated 1 Jun 1698.
p.667 Will of John
Cannon 10 May 1696
To Son John, Landed
bounded by John Pledg, the Spring
To son William, land
on Spring Branch and Four Mile Creek
To son Joseph, land
above Four Mile Creek to Miery Branch
To daughter Mary, a
red hefer
To loving wife Easter,
all the rest and to be executrix
Nich. Perkins, John
Pledg, and John Redford to be overseers of this will.
Wit: John Pledg,
Edward Mathews, Phill. Childers, and John Redford
Probated I Feb. 1696
p. 710 Probated is
granted George Cox of the will of his father John Cox, Feb. 1 1696
Abra. Childres, Jr.
and Hester his wife, granted probated of will of John Cannon, dec'd. Feb. 1696
ABRAHAM
CHILDRESS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY,
VIRGINIA
7 JUNE
1698
At a Court held at Varina for
the County of Henrico,
June the first 1698 by his majesties
Justice of the Peace
for the said County in the tenth year
of the reign of our
Sovereign Lord William the third by
the Grace of God of
England, Scotland, France and Ireland
King Defender of the
faith.
In the name of God Amen, I
Abraham Childress of the County
of Henrico, James River Planter, doth
this sixth day of December
1693 make and ordain this my last
will and testament in manner
and form following vist
First I bequeath my Soul to
Almighty God who have me the
same hoping through the merits and
meditation of my ever
Blessed Savior and Lord Jesus Christ
to have full pardon and
remission of all my Sins and to have
Eternal life and perfect
Joy and Felicity with him in his ever
lasting Kingdome; and
my body I Bequeath to the Earth from
whence it was taken to
be decently buried at the discretion
of my executor hereafter
nominated.
And as for my worldly goods and
Estate which it hath
pleased Allmiglity God to bestow upon
me in this life I give
and bequeath in manner and forme
following.
Itemt I give and bequeath unto my son
Abraham Childers one
shilling.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son
Henry Childers one
feather bed and furniture thereunto
belonging and one frying
pan and one iron pot and one gun.
Itemf I give and bequeath unto my
dear and loveing wife Anne
all my goods and chattles what so
ever which I now have, or
may have together with all horses,
mares, cattles and hoggs.
Item: I give and bequeath alsoe to my
wife Anne one half of
my land where I now live together
with all houses, building,
orchards, arid clear ground there on
belonging lying on the
east side of the creek branch between
one and four mile creek
during her natural life and after her
death my will is that my
son Phillimon Childers enjoy the same
and his children and
their children’s children for ever.
_________ they shall be
of _______ of years _______. Butt and
in case my son Phillimon
should dye without issue my will is
that my son John enjoys
the same in line manner as aforeto.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son
Henry Childress the
other half of my land which lyeth on
the west side of -
first branch between me and four mile
Creek with the orchard
and cleared ground now upon it when
he cometh to the age of
one and twenty years old then to have
and to hold the same to
him and his children and their
childrens’ children forever and
in case my son Henry dyes without
issue my will is that my
son Robert Childers enjoys the same
of like manner as my son
Henry was to doe.
I do make ordain and constitute
my loving wife Anne to
be my whole and sole executrix for
the performing of this my
last will and testament which I
publish and declare to be my
last will utterly revoking all former
wills and testaments
whatsoever either written or verbal
as witnessed. Set my
hand and seal the day and year first above written.
ABRAHAM (Sealed
with black tar or pitch)
Signed
Richard F. Franklin
Signed
Abigail Wakefield EDM. ___Comb
Proved in open court by the oath of
Abigail Wakefield one
of the witnesses.
This will was further proven by the
oath of Richard Franklin
another of the published witnesses.
Test. James Cooke
p. 124 Probates and
Administrations since last report 1 Aug. 1698 Anne Childers granted probate to
Abraham Childers;
All of these recorded 15 Oct. 1698
p. 446 Inventory of
John Hartford, value 714 lbs. tobacco by Phil. Childers, Sr., Edward Mathews,
Robert Povall, John Atkins, Phill. Childers, Jr. and Will Farrar Recorded 1
June 1705
EDWARD
MATHEWS, PLANTER WILL
HENRICO
COUNTY, VA
2 JUNE
1707
p.41
To son
Edward Mathews, the land beginning at Alla. Makenny's line, up Western branch,
Coopers Swamp, Thos. Childers' path
To son
Thomas Mathews, land where Phillemon Childres, Sr. now lives, being all my land
on the hill from Richard Cocke's line to Thomas Childers' path
To two
sons John & Henry, all the land below the hill from Coopers Swamp,
including the plantation where I now live and where Thomas Powell lives, to be
equally divided.
Wife
Sarah to hold the plantation where I live for Ile, and then It is to go to son
Henry To son Edward, one gun To son Thomas, feather bed and bolster To son
Samuel, a heler All the rest to wile until sons come of age, and she to be
executor
Dated:
26 Aug. 1706
Wk:
Phil. Childers, Sr., Thomas Childers, Darby Enroughty, Anne Atkins Recorded
June 2,1707
SARAH
MATHEWS WILL
HEBRICO PARISH, VA
1709/1710
p.33
To son
Edward Mathews, cow and calf owing me by Phill Childers, Jr.
To son
Thomas Mathews, a horse, corn, and gold ring
To son
John Mathews, a heffer
To son
Henry Mathews, a heffer
To son
Samuel Mathews, a feather bed, and to live with my uncle James Larrance until
he is of age
p. 49
Inventory of Sarah Mathews Value C 29/09/00
Appraised
6 Jan. 1710 by Phillemon Childers, Phillemon Childers, Jr., Nich. Perkins &
John Adkins
Presented
in court by Joseph Pleasants, Exec.
Recorded
March Court 1710
Recorded March Court
1710
P. 50 Inventory of
Nicholas Perkins Appraised 8 Jan. 1710
Value C 14/15/00 taken
by John Redford, Abraham Childers, Robert West. Presented in court by Elizabeth
Perkins, recorded March Court 1710
HENRY
PEW WILL
HENRICO PARISH, VA
3 MAY 1710
p. 115
To
grandson Abraham Childers, Jr., the land and plantation I live on
To
grandsons Daniel Price, John Childers, and Joseph Adkins, to each 100 acres out
of my tract at Four Mile Creek, and I any land left, this goes to my grandson
Abraham Chidlers, Jr. and this should be adjacent to what is already in his
poss.
To
grandaughter Jane Childers, seal skin trunk
To
daughters Jane Price and Anne Adkins, I shilling each
All the
rest to grandson and heto be executor
Wit:
John Bolling, John Adkins, Kath. Babicurn
Recorded
3 March 1711
Colonial Wills of
Henrico County, Virginia 1677 - 1737
p. 184 Will of
Nicholas Perkins To son Phil Perkins, all land between Springey Branch and
Abra. Childers' line. He is also to pay my grandaugher Elizabeth Perkins,
daughter of my son Nicholas Perkins, dec'd E 5 Sterling 122
To son Richard
Perkins, the plantation I live on, and various items
To son Abram Perkins,
the plantation I bought of John Pledge, 100 acres, also the piece of land
between said plantation and Springey Branch, 50 acres, and items
To (missing), items
To daughter Elizabeth
Perkins, items
To daughter Mary Lead,
wife of Amos Lead, items
To son Constantine
Perkins, 5 shillings
Cattle to be divided
between wife and sons Richard and Abram and daughter Elizabeth. All children to
have their shares when of age or married.
Rest of estate to
wife, who is executrix.
Dated 13 June 1711
Wit: Joseph Pleasants,
Thomas Childers, Abra. Childers
Will presented in
court by Sarah Perkins, and recorded 2 Feb. 1712
PHILEMON
CHILDERS, SR. WILL
HENRICO
COUNTY, VA
10
JANUARY 1716
p.172
To son
Pilemon, items now at his house
To son
Abram, items now at Richard Blaw's plantation, and items at Thomas Mathews'
To
daughter Mary Smith, items
All the
rest to son Thomas, who is to be executor
Dated
10 Jan. 1716
Wit:
Edmond Liptrot, Rachell Uptrot, Joseph Pleasants
Recorded
3 May 1717
p. 178
Inventory of Philemon Childers Value f: 56107/00 by Henry Childers, William
Frogmorton, Thomas Childrey, and Edward Goode.
Presented
in court by Thomas Childers and recorded 3 June 1717
Court
2 May 1720
p. 25
Will of Robert Sharp presented by Robert Sharp, his executor and prove by
Abraham Childers and Mary Childers, witnesses. The executor refused to take on
burthen of executorship aid assigns his right in personal estate of his father,
decd, to his mother Mary Sharp, and she Is granted administration; William
Randolph, security. Abraham Childers, Richard Rayborn, Benjamin Bullington and
Edward Enroughty to appraise estate
Court
4 July 1720
p. 34
Will of Abraham Childers presented by Hester Childers, Executrix; proved by
William Frogmorton and Edward Enroughty, 2 witnesses; Mr. Richard Cocke,
security
Court
1 August 1720
p. 43
Hester Childers presents inventory of Abraham Childers
P. 76
Dorothy Pledge presents the will of John Pledge, dec'd, which is proved by
Hester Childers and Joseph Pleasants (a Quaker). Dorothy refused to be
executrix and and was granted administration with John Radford and Joseph
Pleasants, security. Amos Lead, James Nowlin, Thomas Wadly and Roger Carol to
appraise. On petition of Dorothy Pledge, so much of her husband's will as
applies to her Is declared null and void.
p. 155
John Sutton Farrar granted administration of estate of Temperance Farrar,
dec'd; Edward Stratton and William Cox, security. Richard Rayborn, William
Parker, Robert Burton and Abraham Childers to appraise estate.
WILL of ABRAHAM
CHILDERS, SR.
PROBATE: 4 JULY 1720/5
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
Will of ABRAHAM CHILDERS, SR., "sick and weak......." I give and
bequeath unto my son ABRAHAM CHILDERS all my lands....the plantation I now live
on. I give to my wife during her natural lifetime.....son ABRAHAM to remain
under the Mother's care...
Item: I give and
bequeath unto my daughter ELIZA HUGHES, wife of STEPHEN HUGHES, 1 shilling.
Item: I give and
bequeath unto my daughter TABITHA CHILDERS one feather bed.
Item: I
bequeath all the rest of my estate to my "dear and lawful wife HESTER
CHILDERS." Signed: ABRAHAM CHILDERS Will dated 14 January 1718 Henrico
County, VA Misc. Records 1718-26, Vol 2, pg.415-16
Will of Martha Browne
of Bristol Parish (some torn and illegible)
To daughter Elizabeth
Chamberlaine, negro boy Benn
To son Edward
Stratton, 1 shilling
To daughter Martha
Cox, I shilling
To Henry Cox, my
grandaughter (sic) all my land at Wontopork, 400 acres.
Rest divided between
my daughters and grandaughters, that is to say; Mary Batts, Prudence Anderson,
Ann, Sarah Jones, Elizabeth Chamberlayne & grandson Henry Cox Son in law
William Battes to be executor
Dated 1 April 1721
Recorded 7 Aug. 1721
Wit: Mary Hutchens,
Hester Childers, Tabitha Childers, Joseph Pleasants
KATHERINE
BABBICUM
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
30 MAY
1721
p. 521
To
daughters Martha Redford and Mary Childers, each, 1 shilling
To
William Burton, Sr., 1 shilling
To
William Perce, 2 sows and 1 ewe
To
grandaughter (sic) Matthew Parker, I gold ring and silver bodkin (believe this
meant to be Martha
My son
William Parker to be sole executor
Wit:
William Frogmorton, Henry Woodcock, Judah Allen
Court
7 January 1722
p, 226
Will of Sarah Perkins presented by Abraham Perkins, her executor and proved by
Edward Enroughty and Thomas Childers, a Quaker; Thomas Childers and Constant
Perkins, security.
Court
3 March 1723
P. 331
Anne Combs granted administration of estate or her husband George Combs;
Berjamin Hobson and Mathew Hobson, Security, John Bullington, Abraham Childers,
William Parker and Thomas Farrar, Jr. to appraise estate
WILLIAM
CHILDERS INVENTORY
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
17
JANUARY 1726
P. 121
Value E
20 by Edward Goode, John Goode, Henry Childers Presented in court by Elizabeth
Maxey and recorded on July 3,1727
Will
of Joseph Pleasants
Dated
9 Sep 1725
Recorded
7 Feb 1725/26
To son Joseph, the land and plantation where Richard Baze
now lives, known as "Pickamockey" next to where Richard Baze's wife
now lives, next to Obediah Smith's line, including 100a, formerly Thomas
Robinson's, the whole being 300a.
To son John, the land where William Ferris formerly lived,
above the Horse Swamp, next to son Joseph, Richard Baze, including the
plantation where Richard Baze's wife now lives, 150a.
To son Richard, all the land adjoining the upper side of
Buffalo Branch, 300a.
To son Thomas, land purchased of John Watson, on a branch
of Tuckahoe, at the head of a branch called Long and Hungry, 200a.
To son Robert, 200a joining Four Mile Creek, bounded by
William Frogmorton, 200a, including the plantation where Benjamin Childers now
lives.
To daughter Jane Pleasants, negroes, items and livestock.
To daughter Martha Pleasants, same.
Similar bequests to all sons.
To wife Martha, all the rest, and use of my manor
plantation for life, unless she marry, in which case she gets 1/3 and the
children the other 2/3.
Children to remain with their mother during their minority
Wife to be sole executor, with Col Randolph to advise her
on business matters.
Dated 9 Sep 1725
Wit-Thomas Pleasants, John Pleasants, Eliz: Morris, Edward
Bennett, and John Cooke, Jr.
Recorded 7 Feb 1725/6
HENRY
CHILDERS WILL
HENRICO
COUNTY, VIRGINIA
16 MAY
1727
p.131
In the
name of God Amen. I Henry Childers being
Sick
and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be to God
therefore and calling to mind the uncertainty
of this
life and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and
ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following:
Imprimis:
I give to my son Thomas Childers the land and plantation wheron I now live
containing by estimation fifty acres to him the said Thomas and his heirs for
ever.
Item: I give to my daughter Lucretia Childers one
shilling currant money.
Item: I give to my daughter Anne Childers one
shilling currant money.
Item: I give to my daughter Martha Jones Childers
one shilling currant money.
Item: I give to my daughter Millocent Childers one
shilling currant money.
Item: I give one half of the rest of my estate to
my two sons Thomas Childers and Henry Childera to be equally divided between
them.
Item: It is my will that if either of my sons die
in minority before they arrive to lawful years that the survivor enjoy all that
I bequeath to both of them, and if both my sons die in their minority that
their parts be equally divided among my four daughters above named.
Item: I give all the rest of my estate to my
Loving wife Lucretia Childers also I do constitute her by executrix of this my
last will and testament revoking all former wills by me made ratifing and
confirming this to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and afixed by seal this sixteenth day of May in the year
of our Lord one thousand seven hundred twenty seven. 1727.
Signed
sealed published pronounced and declared to be the last will and testament of
Henry Childers.
his
HENRY X
CHILDERS (seal)
mark
In the
presence of us
Abraham
Childers
Joseph
Adkins
Edward
Bennet
At a
court held for Henrico County September 4, 1727.
This
will was proved by the oath of Abraham Childers and solomn affirmation of
Edward Bennet a Quaker was thereupon admitted to record.
Henry
Wood (seal)
p. 162
Inventory of Henry Childers taken 29 Sept. - 1727 Value E 44/0/4 by Edward
Goode, Thomas Childers, and William Froamorton. Presented in court by Thomas
Recorded
I Jan. 1727
BENJAMIN
HATCHER, SR. WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
12
APRIL 1727
p. 215
To son
Benjamin, the parcel of land between Thomas Holms, and Samuel Knibb, near the
road, 45 acres To son Henry, land I now live on between Thomas Holms and Thomas
Pleasants, called [White Oak Swamp?] 0aken Swamp
To
daughter Sarah, feather bed, etc.
To son
Jeremiah, and to daughters liza et i rey, Mary Tindall, and Martha Robson,
each, I shilling Mary Tindall, and Martha Robson, each I shilling Rest of
estate to beloved wife Elizabeth for Ile, and then to be divided equally
between sons Benaimin and Henry and daughter Sarah. Wife Elizabeth to be executor
Dated
12 April 1727
Wit:
Thomas Childers, Mary Hobson, William Palmer Recorded Oct. 1728
ESTATE
OF ROBERT CHILDERS
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
24 JULY 1731
Pursuant to an order of Henrico County 24 July 1731. We the subscribers hath
appraised the estate of ROBERT CHILDERS. L Shill One chest table and d form 10
One iron pot and gun 15 a parcell of old lumber 10 2 cows and calves 2 1 small
hog 5 one??? 1 To funeral charges L1 by the inventory. To appraisers
fees.....appraised L3:18 To ??? P40 (?) CATHERINE CHILDERS Pounds tobacco at
10/00:18:00 L :01:00:00 At a Court held for Henrico County the ______day of
Novenber 1731 this inventory was presented upon the oath of CATHERINE D.
CHILDERS and ordered to be recorded. At a Court held for Henrico County the 4th
day of Nov. 1731 this and to us presented upon oath by CATHERINE CHILDERS and
being approved by the Court and admitted to record..................
ROBERT
CHILDERS INVENTORY
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
NOVEMBER 1731
p. 326
By
Joseph Wattson, Robert Speir, and Martin Martin. Presented in court by
Catherine Childers and recorded Nov. 1731
THOMAS
WILLIAMS, ACCOUNTS
HENRICO
COUNTY, VA
1732
p. 394
Presented
by Joseph Mayo, Gent. Jan. 1732
Inventory
of estate of Thomas Williams Dec. 26, 1732
Value
rL 9/4/6 Appraised by Edmund Allen, Joseph Childers, Edward Clark. Presented in
court by Joseph Mayo, Gera. and recorded June 1733
WILLIAM
HOBSON, WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
3
FEBRUARY 1732/3
To
daughter Ann Norris, 600 lbs To grandson William Childers, and grand each 40
shillings To son John, 50 acres
To four
sons John, Benjamin each I shilling
To son
Nicholas, all my land _ now live with negroes, goods, etc. and to be executor
3 Feb.
1732/3
100
acres divided between said John and Joseph
To my
sister Elizabeth Childers, the wife of William Childers, a heifer
To
sister Anne Hobson, a heifer
Wit:
Tho. Childers, Sr., Thomas Holms, Edmond Liptrot
Recorded
ber 1733
p. 479 Will of
Susannah Ware of, Henrico, Parish chest of drawers
To daughter Elizabeth
Burton,
To daughter Mary
Levins, items
To daughter Martha
Ridgeway, items and E 21
To daughter Jane
Childers, items
To Ware Rockett, a
heifer his mother Ann Cowley has in her possession
To Travis Rockett, a
heifer To Francis Ware and Ann Cowley, each I shilling To Jacob Oglesby, an
Indian and a horse
To grandaughter
Elizabeth Oglesby, an Indian girl Sarah, when of age or marriage, and the first
children this girl shall bring, to Alice and Mourning Oglesby, but their mother
to have use of said Sarah.
To daughter Susannah
Allen, livestock
To Richard Levins, an
Indian fellow Will and an apprentice named Francis West; also to said Richard
the residue of my estate, and he to be executor
Dated 8 Feb. 1734/5
Wit: Mary Childers,
Susannah Woodcock, George Rayborn, Will Perkins
Recorded 5 May 1734/5
THOMAS
CHILDERS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA
15 NOVEMBER 1734
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I THOMAS CHILDERS of the parish and County of Henrico
being sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory praised be to
almighty God, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. Bequeathing
my soul to God who gave it and my body to be buryed a Christian buryal
according to the discression of my executor hereafter named. Imprimis: I give
and divise to my son PHILEMON CHILDERS one tract or dividend of land lying on
the west side of my son THOMAS CHILDERS and to go ----a straight course from a
certain crop path and on the south side of my son BENJAMIN CHILDERS near AMOS
LIGHTROOPS to the head of Spring Branch near the plantation whereon I now dwell
thence down the said branch as far as my said land doth extend being part of
the land on which I now dwell unto my said son and his heirs forever. Item: I
give and devise unto my son JAMES CHILDERS and his heirs forever one tract or
Dividend of land joining to a certain spring branch being along the line of my son
PHILEMON and on the west ward side of the land of my son JOHN CHILDERS on the
East side of THOMAS MATTHEWS land and plantation on which I now dwell. Item: I
give and bequeath to my loving wife MARY CHILDERS all the remaining part of my
estate after my lawfull debts are paid out of the same whom I constitute and
appoint the whole sole executrix of this my last will and testament. In
testemony whereof I have set my hand and afixed my seal this 15th day of
November 1734. Signed sealed and acknowledged THOMAS CHILDERS (seal)
p. 459 Will of Francis
Eppes of Henrico Parish
To son Francis, lands
in Bermuda Hundred, referring to wife Sarah, the house I live in, to sue in
common with my son, with 200 acres, and at her death to said Francis. Also to
Francis, 908 acres in Henrico called Longfield', all the land called 'Skin
Quarter" 5000 acres; also 3500 acres in Goochland County, being part of a
greater quantity, next to Charles Hudson.
To son Richard, all
that land in Prince George County, 750 acres; and If he die before of age, then
to my son William.
To said Richard, the
land in Henrico called 'Wintopock Upper Quarters, 700 acres that also another
tract I 100 acres, being part of Wintopock old survey; ½ of land I purchased of
Henry Cox, also ½ of land of I purchased of Richard Kennon. Also to son
Richard, land I took up in Henrico County called Nutt Tree' 250 acres-, also
280 acres on Swift Creek
To son William, 4950
acres in Henrico, part of the Wintopock tract, including land called 'The Lower
Quarter" where my negro man Cesar lives, the land I purchased of Thomas
Tanner, If2 the Wintopock patent, 1/2 of land purchased of Henry Cox, moiety of
land bought of Richard Kennon, and the moiety of land I lately took up with
him. The rest of my lands in Goochland near the mountains to my sons Richard
and William.
To daugther Anne
Eppes, 1200 acres, being a moiety of a tract in Goochland called "Swans
Creeks, and I she die, to my daughter Martha Eppes.
To daughter Martha
Eppes 1200 acres, being the other part of the above moiety, including the house
lately built
Numerous items to wife
Sarah and to children listed (daughters under 21 as were sons Richard &
William)
Wife Sarah and son
Francis to be executors
Dated 7 Nov. 1733
Wit: Lucresha
Childres, John Wilkinson, John Castle, Stephen Dewey
Recorded Dec. 1734
BENJAMIN
HOPSON [HOBSON?], WILL
HENRICO
COUNTY, VA
7
NOVEMBER 1735
p. 545
To
loving brother Matthe [ew?] Hopson, all my right in the land at Hal Sink in
Henrico
To sons
William and Benjamin, all my land in fork of White Oak Swamp
To son
William, my troopers arms, when of age, that my brother Nicholas hath in his
possession, and items
To son
Benjamin, a negro and items
To son
Samuel, a negro, items, and the manor plantation I live on after death of his
mother
To
daughters Elizabeth and Mary, each C 9
To
daughters Martha, Tabith, and Frances, items when of age
The
rest to wife Elizabeth for life, and then to be divided among my 8 children.
Executors
wife and Samuel Gathright
Dated 7
Nov. 1735
Wit:
Will Porter, Jr., Thomas Childers, Sr., _ Hopson
Recorded
3 May 1736
THOMAS
MATHEWS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
20
JANUARY 1736/1737
p. 609
To son
Anthony, my plantation on Chickahominy Swamp, 175 acres
To son
Grigory, 125 acres adjoining the above
To son
William, a plantation of 125 acres at a place called 'Edward Clark's-
To son
Joseph, 125 acres next to son William's
My
negroes; to my four sons when they are 21
All the
rest of the estate to four sons and two daughters Ann and Mary, equally
Wit:
Richard Truman, Joseph Childers, Stephen Childers
May
1737 Will presented by Elizabeth Matthews, and she appointed administrator, and
will recorded.
FEBRUARY
COURT 1738
p. 67
Church wardens of Henrico Parish bind out Thomas Childers, son of William
Childers, dec'd.
MARCH
COURT 1738
P. 68
Remaining parcel of inventory of George Freeman presented by Abraham Childers,
JANUARY
COURT 1739
p. 94
Ursula Fussell presented will of John Fussell, proved by oath of Thomas
Childrey and James Woodson, Richard Randolph, Esq. security. John Epson, Joseph
Hopson, James Woodfin, Thomas Childrey to appraise estate.
APRIL
COURT 1741
p. 138
Joseph Ligon granted administration of Milner Childers, dec'd, William
Stratton, security. Isaac Sharp, Henry Sharp, William Peirce, and George Rabon
to appraise
MAY
COURT 1742
p. 181
Will of Margret Childers presented by Benjamin Childers, executor, and proved.
p. 181
Will of Edward Bennet presented by Richard Randolph, Gent., executor. Abraham
Childers, Henry Sharp, Edward Good, and James Sharp to appraise.
p.
117/171/1171? Inventory of Edward Bennet May 4, 1742 taken by Abraham Childers,
Edward Goode, Henry Short. Presented by Richard Randolph, Gent.
SEPTEMBER
COURT 1742
p. 192
Joseph Ligon presents inventory of Milner Childers, dec'd
AUGUST
COURT 1743
p. 227
Will of Richard Sims proved by oath of Henry Childers and Richard Norcot, two
of the witnesses; then Perrin Alday and Richard Norcot the executors, refused
executorship. Administration was then granted Sarah Sims, with Perrin Alday and
Richard Norcot, security. William Ealom, Jeffrey Robertson, James Gates and
William Gates to appraise estate.
JOHN
FARIS WILL
HENRICO PARISH
24 DECENBER 1746
p. 229
To son
Jacob, the plantation where I live on northside of Chickahominy Swamp, 100
acres, also 1 negro and items, when 21
To son
William, 150 acres on north side White Oak Swamp, and 1 negro,
To
daughter Mary Faris, items
To
daughter Agnes, 1 negro and items
To son
John, 1 negro Daughters Sary and Mary are to have increase of John's negro
Sons
John and William to be executors
Dated
24 Dec. 1746
Wit:
Thomas Watkins, Jacob Webb, Samuel Childress
Recorded
Feb. 1746
p. 1713 Will of Thomas
Childrey
To son Benjamin,E 10
To son Jeremiah, bed I
lie on, etc., and wearing apparel to daughter Elizabeth Stone, 40 shillings and
E 6 in goods at a store to be bought by my executors, to be delivered for her
own proper use, clear of her husband William Stone, and if she die, to her children
To son Thomas, all
land & plantation where 1 live, and he to be executor.
Dated 29 June 1750
Wit: Jno Pleasants,
Jr., Richard Coward, Amos Liptrot
Will of
WILLIAM WARBURTON
HENRICO PARISH
17 March 1749/1750
p. 28
Suit I
have in Henrico County Court to be prosecuted by my executors,
The
work I have begun for Maj. Bowler Cocke to be finished. My lot # 22 In Warwick,
given to John James Woodfin, not to be sold
To
James Mathew, Jr., E 3
One
third of my clear estate to Sarah Lester, daughter of Joseph Lester, by my wife
Sarah, Incl. lot given Woodfin
Other
1/3 to my trusty and well beloved friend Prudence Childers, my espoused wife
John Goval, Sr. and James Woodfin, executors
Dated
17 March 1749/50
Wit:
Mary Childers, Dorcas Woodfin, William Taylor
Recorded
April 1750
JOHN
REDFORD WILL
HENRICO PARISH
5 MARCH 1752
p. 175
To son
Milner, land and plantation where I live, next to my son John, Branches Ferry,
Pleasant's line, Henry Sharpe, Abram Childers, William Pearce, William Parker,
Roundabout Swamp, also three negroes and working tools
To son
John, negroes, provided he pay my daughter
Mary
Weathers, immediately after she becomes a widow, C 50. If she dies before her
husband William Weathers, the money to be equally divided among the children
she shall leave.
To wife
Martha, 2 negroes for Ile, and then to my son Francis; and also to her 1/5 of
my personal estate
The
rest to be divided between my sons Milner, Francis and John and heirs of my son
William, dec'd.
Three
sons to be executors
Dated 5
March 1752
THOMAS
MATHEW INVENTORY
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
1
OCTOBER 1753
p. 276
Value E
12/2/6 by Edward Goode, Henry Sharp, John Childers.
Presented
by Thomas Matthews and recorded I Oct. 1753
WILLIAM
TAYLOR INVENTORY
HENRICO COUNTY
21 FEBRUARY 1754
p. 397
Value C
41/9/6 by Edward Goode, John Childers, Benjamin Childers
Presented
by James Woodfin, and recorded March 3, 1755
THOMAS
CHILDREY
HENRICO
COUNTY, VA
MAY
1758
p.1713
In the
Name of God Amen I THOMAS CHILDREY of the County Of Henrico being Sick and
Infirm of Body but of Sound Mind and Memory. Thanks be to God for the afording
of his Mercies to his Workmanship in such manner as to be Herewith Endured to
the End of Time here, which as to the Certainty Thereof no man Knoweth and in
order to Set my house in order for it I do hereby make this my Last will &
Testement in manner following:
Item My
Will and Desire that my Executor hereafter named do decently Inter my Body
beside my Loving wife My burying Ground aloted for that Purpose without the
Solemity of a Sermon Prepared for that End which in Common are only to Give
Praise to the Deceased whether their inerrits in this Life Deserve it or not.
Item I
give and bequeath unto my Son Benjamin CHILDREY & his heirs forever Ten
Pounds Currant money to be Paid unto him at Two payments that is to Say five
pounds at the Expiration of one year after my Decease and the Remainder at Six
months after that Date.
Item I
give and bequeath unto my Son JEREMIAH CHILDREY one feather bed a pair of
sheets a Blanket a Rug & Pillow a Bedsted Cord & Flock Bed that serves
for the use of a it being the Bed __ whereon I usually Lye Together with my
wearing apparel of all sorts which I give to my said son JEREMIAH & his
heirs forever
Item I
give unto my Daughter ELIZABETH STONE and her heirs forever The sum of forty
shillings currant money to be paid her at the Expiration of six months after my
Decease Together with the Sum of Six pounds of Goods to be Bought at Some Store
by my Executors & Delivered her for her own Proper use free & clear of
any claim or demand her husband WILLIAM STONE may lay hereto and in case She
Die Before me my will is that the Said Six Pounds in Goods be given her
Childres as they may want it at the Descretion of my Executors which Said Six
pounds is to be paid in not less than Twelve months after my decease.
***
Item: To son Thomas, all land & plantation
where 1 live, and he to be executor.
Dated
29 June 1750
Wit:
Jno Pleasants, Jr., Richard Coward, Amos Liptrot]
LOOKUP
June
Court 1758
William Hobson, Samuel Hobson, Thomas Childrey and Joseph Hobson to appraise
estate of Richard Coward, dec'd.
p.
325 Sept. Court 1760
Charles Woodson, John Royster, Samuel Gathright, and Thomas Childrey to lay off
for Sarah Williams her dower lands of her late husband John Williams
WILL OF HENRY CHILDERS
21 December 1760
In the name of God Amen, I Henry
Childers of the Parish
of Cornwall in the County of
Lunenburg being of perfect memory
do make public and declare my last
will and testament as
follows, to-wit:
First my debts and funeral expenses
being first
paid I give my beloved wife Mary the
plantation whereon I now
dwell with two hundred acres of land
bounded by a line of Martha
already made beginning in Farmers
line and running to
Paul Carrington’s corner red oak
including the plantation to be
my said wife during her natural life.
I also give my said wife
a Negro girl called llanah also all
my personal estate of every
kind whatever (except my grey horse
saddle and bridle which I
usually ride) during her natural life
or widowhood, also I
give and devise to my son Jno.
Childers my grey horse saddle &
bridle which I usually ride, also
after my wife’s death I give
and devise to my son Henry Childers
the plantation & two hundred
acres of land whereon I live laid off
as is mentioned to my
wife to him and his heirs forever,
also i give and devise to my
son Thomas Childers two hundred acres
of land the remaining part
of the tract whereon I live to him
and his heirs forever, also
my will and desire is that after my
wife’s death or marriage
(which shall first happen) the aforesaid
slave Hanah and her
increase (if any) and all my personal
estate (except the horse,
saddle and bridle before given to my
son John) be equally divided
between all my children, to-wit,
John, Lucresha, Phebia, Anne,
Henry, Thomas, Millicent, Mary, Godfrey, Sarah & David, to
them
and their heirs forever, also I order
and direct that my estate
be not appraised, also I do
constitute and appoint my friend
Paul Carrington to be my Executor of this
my last will and
testament hereby revoking and making
void all other wills &
testaments by me heretofore made. In
Testimony whereof I have
hereto set my hand and affixed my
seal this the twenty first
day of December, one thousand seven
hundred and sixty.
HENRY
CHILDERS 55
Signed, Sealed, Published
and Declared by the Testator
to be his last Will and
Testament in the presence of the
subscribing Witnesses.
William_________
Thos. Rutledge
William __________
At a Circuit Court held for Lunenburg
County the third day of March, 1761.
The foregoing last Will and Testament
of Henry Childers decd. was exhibited in Court by
Paul Carrington the Executor therein
named and was proved by the oaths of two of the
witnesses thereto subscribed and
ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said
Executor who made oath according to
law Certificate is granted him for obtaining Probate of
the said Will in due form he giving
security. Whereupon he together with Clement Read his
security entered into and
acknowledged their bond according to law for that purpose.
Testes Clement Read CLC
Recorded: Will Book 1, page 328
A Copy Testes
_____________________
Clerk Lunenburg County
Circuit Court
JOSEPH
CHILDERS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
1762
The last Will and Testament of JOSEPH CHILDERS deceased was offered to Proof by
SAMUEL CHILDERS the Executor therein named and was Proved by the oath of MILES
GATHRIGHT Jun. and ANTHONY MATHEWS two of the Witnesses thereto as also by the
oath of the Executor and was ordered t be Recorded and on the motion of the
said Executor a Certificate is Granted him for obtaining a Probation the
Deceased Estate whereupon the said SAMUEL took the oath of an Executor and
entered into and acknowledged a Bond together with MILES GATHRIGHT Jun. &
ANTHONY MATHEWS his Seccurity according to Law which Bond is ordered to be
Recorded. Henrico CountyVA November court 1762 Court Order Book 1755 -62, p.
686.
Richard Williamson, Isham Allen, Thomas
Amon, and Robert Spears to appraise.
ABRAHAM CHILDRES WILL
28 NOVEMBER 1763
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
In the
name of God Amen. I Abraham Childres of the County of Albemarle. Being in
perfect sense, mind & memory do constitute and appoint This Writing to be
my last Will & Testament In manner as followeth:
Imprimis:
I most humbly bequeath my Soul to almighty God and my Body to the Earth and for
all the rest of my Worldly estate I Bestow in manner as followeth.
Items:
I give to my son William Cannon Childres all the goods as he took from me when
he runaway from me. I also give him one-shilling sterling & no more.
Items:
I give unto my son Abraham Childres two booke. Baileys Dictionary & my
house Bible.
Item: I give to my daughter Sophia Taylor
one-shilling sterling.
Items:
I give to my daughter Tabitha Davidson one-shilling sterling.
Item: I give to my daughter Lucretia Tucker
one-shilling sterling.
Item: I give to my daughter Elisabeth Thomas
one-shilling sterling. I also give to my daughter Mary Ann Carter one red
leather trunk.
Items:
I lend to my wife Lucey Childres two hundred acres of land whereon she now
liveth for & during her natural life.
Item: I give to my said wife all that part of my
estate as in mentioned already in a bonds to her Trustee, Henry Hopson I give
these mentioned things to her & her heirs appointed by her for ever, and
also, the increase of the said stock as is in that said bond which I have afore
mentioned & the lands lent & the other things I have given, is to be in
leu of her dower in the remaining part of my estate.
Items:
I give to my son Creed Childres the tracts of land whereon I now live and also
a tract of three hundred & ninety six acres joining by the name of Shorts
Surrey if not sold by me before I die I give it to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I also give to my son Creed Childres one
certain tract and parcills of land containing five hundred & thirty three
acres. I give the said five hundred & thirty three acres of land together
with five negroes and their increase which names is as followeth Cudger, Agge,
Ide, Barbary & Nan, I give the said lands as lastly mentioned together with
the five negroes & their increase to my son Creed Childres & the heirs
of him lawfully begotten forever if it should please the almighty God that my
son Creed Childres should leave no such heir then my will I desire is as my son
Abraham Childres and the heirs of him lawfully begotten may have & enjoy
the same allowing the heirs of either be male or female.
Item: I give to my grandson David Pryor one gun
and anvil, bench vice, hand vice, & two hammers if he should think fit to
take them instead of ten pounds currant money being his part of his fathers
estate: also my will I desire is that W. John Nichols shall have twenty pounds
paid him out of my estate if he will agree as to settle my account with Neviler
legities
after my death & the rest & residue of my estate both real and personal
let it be in what kind it will I give to my son Creed Childres & his heirs
forever & I do nominate & appoint W. John Nicholas & my son Creed
Childres my whole & sole executors of this my last will & testament and
my will is as my estate shall not be appraised in Witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty-eighth day of November One Thousand
Seven Hundred and Sixty Three.
ABRAHAM
CHILDRES (Is)
Signed
Sealed in presence of
Will
Henry
his
Thos. T
Tilman
mark
Charles
Card
BENJAMIN
CHILDREY WILL
HENRICO COUNTY
FEBUARY 1765
P. 406
Court
1765 Will of Benjamin Childrey presented by Thomas Childrey, Executor; John
Redford and Daniel Stone., Security
BENJAMIN CHILDERS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
DATE UNKNOWN
ORIGINAL DESTROYED BY ENEMY
JOHN JAMES WOODSIN appeared before the Commissioners and gave them to understand
that BENJAMIN CHILDERS deceased late of this county, did by his last Will and
Testament, which was duly proved and recorded in the Court of said County
devise to ELIJAH CHILDERS his youngest Son, a Tract of land lying at the lower
end of said County of Henrico containing forty Acres and bounded by the lands
of THOMAS MATTHEWS, CHARLES LOGAN, WILLIAM TAYLOR, and the land of him the said
JOHN JAMES WOODSIN - which Will together with the record thereof have been
destroyed by the Enemy - and thereupon THOMAS MATTHEWS being sworn, deposed,
that the subscribed himself as a Witness to the last Will and Testament of the
said Decedent, and that he will remembers the said Decedent did devise the
above Tract of Land to his son - ELIJAH _ as is set forth above. Which is
Ordered to be certified. Proceedings of the Commissioners 1772-82, p60 Henrico
County, VA
JOSEPH
HOBSON WILL
HENRICO COUNTY
OCTOBER 1767
p. 152
Court
1767 Will of Joseph Hobson presented by Martha Gibson, the executrix; John
Hobson and Thomas Childrey, Sec.
JOHN
JAMES WOODFIN
HENRICO
COUNTY
UNKNOWN
P. 60
Deposition
of John James Woodfin that Benjamin Childers dec'd, did by will devise to Eliah
Childers, his youngest son, a tract of land containing 40 acres, and bounded by
Thomas Matthews, Charles Logan, William Taylor, and said Woodfin. Thomas
Matthews, a witness to said will certifies the same [DATE UNKNOWN, BUT BELIEVED TO BE AROUND THIS TIMEFRAME]
THOMAS CHILDRAY
WILL - 1772
HENRICO
COUNTY, VA
( Will destroyed
by Enemy )
Copy of the last Will and Testament
of Thomas Childress dec’d was
laid before the Commissioners by
Thomas Childress, one of the
Executors, and thereupon Noble Jordon
being sworn deposed that he
subscribed himself as a witness to
the last Will and Testament of
the said Decedent, that he has
repeatedly heard the same read, and
as a subscribing witness proved the
same in Court which was Ordered
to be Recorded. And that the Copy now
here produced is a true Copy
of the said last Will and Testament
which together with the record
thereof have been destroyed by the
Enemy; Whereupon the same is
Ordered to be Certified, and which
will follow in these words.
“In the name of God, Amen. I
Thomas Childress of Henrico County
being weak in body; but sound in mind
and memory do constitute this
to be my last Will and Testament.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my
nephew Thomas Childress, son of
Benjamin Childress, two pieces of
land containing one hundred acres
each, the one piece whereon I now
live, and the other piece is
that which I purchased of John
Hobson, and also eight Negroes and
their increase -, Sam, Judy, Will,
Bob, Young Sam, Betty,
Sally, and __ , and also all my Stock
of Horses and Cattle,
Household and Kitchen furniture, and
also I give unto him all and
every thing that is not hereafter
given to him and his heirs
forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto Sarah Childress Thirty pounds to
be
paid to her by Thomas Childress to
her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto Thomas
Bates one Negro man named
Billy on paying unto the above
mentioned Thomas Childress twenty
five pounds to him and his heirs
forever.
I do hereby appoint Thomas Childress
and Thomas Bates Executors to
this my last Will and Testament and
also will and pleasure is the
my Estate not be Appraised. In
Witness whereof I have set my hand
and affixed my seal this ___ ___ and
in the year One thousand
seven hundred and seventy two.”
Certified Copy proved:
Henrico County, VA
proceedings of the Commissioners,
1774-82, pp.57-58
Thomas Childress (d. 1761) continued:
2 Cribs of Corn aV pr ___ about
30 13.10
1 Iron Chain 5/
Parcel of Inch Plank _________
Parcel of fraiming a ___
1 Grinston 1/6
1 Cannoe 8/
13 Hoggs 40/
1 Whip Saw 12/ 3.1.6
1 Negro Fellow Farmer 50.
1 Negro Wench Juday 25.
1 Great Coat 30/
1 Black Coat 15/
Coat Jacket and Breeches 70/ 5.15
1 Coat 20/
2 pr Shoes 6/6
1 Hatt and Wigg 40/ 3.6.6
1 Round Pole 3/
Parcel of __ and Barrels 30/ 1.13
1 Iron Bound __ 3/
1 Drum line and 2 hooks 2/6 .5 lbs 181.4
James Godfrey
Willis Bramble
April Court 1763. The above
Appraisement Returned to:
Norfolk County, VA Court Records 1763
ABRAHAM
CHILDRES WILL
HENRICO PARISH
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
2 FEBRUARY 1773
"In the name of God Amen, I ABRAHAM CHILDRES of the
Parish and County of
Henrico being in sound and perfect memory, Praised the
Almighty God do make
and ordain this to be my last WILL and TESTAMENT in manner
and form as
following -
Item I give and devis to my DAUGHTER, MARY CHILDRS all my
estate in all sorts
whatever my - - - - and if it should be so hapin that she
should die without
heirs then I give to my BROTHER, FREDRICK CHILDRES'
CHILDREN all my estate.
Lastly, I constitute and apoint Richard Renard to be
Executor to this my Last
WILL and TESTAMENT where unto I have set my hand this 21st
day of February
1773.
in Witness, Milner Redford, Sarah Redford.....ABRAHAM [his
mark] CHILDRES"
To daughter Mary Childres, and I she die, to my brother
Fredrick Childres's children
Executor: Richard Renard
Dated 2 Feb. 1773
Wft: Milner Redford, Sarah Redford [No probate date]
BENJAMIN CHILDRESS WILL
WRITTEN 18 JANUARY 1775
PROBATED 2 OCTOBER 1775
AMHERST COUNTY, VA
In the mane of God Amen. I BENJAMIN CHILDRESS of the County of Amherst being
weak in Body though of sound Disposing Memory for preventing (disputes?) in my
family about my Estate Do make this my Last Will and Testament for disposing
thereof.
Imprimis: I give unto my Executors hereafter named my
Tract of Land whereon I now dwell. In trust to the Intent to perserve support
Educate and maintain all my children until they severally shall attain to the
age of twenty-one & then the Land to be valued by people not intrusted.
Imprimis: I will that my youngest son ROYAL shall have one
hundred and fifty acres on the plantation whereon I now live I will that in
case of death that the next youngest son shall have it and the other hundred
and fifty acres I will that my other sons who have no Land receive half the
valuation money that the Land is valued at & to be paid by those that have
the Land.
Item: I give unto my said Executor my whole Estate of all
kinds whatsoever intrust to the intent and purpose hereafter mentioned viz to
educate maintain and bring up all my children until they shall serverally
attain to the age of twenty-one and the rest of my Estate to equally divide
amongst my beloved wife and daughters Each to have an Equal share I desire that
my wife and children be kept together upon my land and be maintained at the
descretion of my Executors.
Lastly I constitute and desire my Esteemed friends THOMAS
JOPLIN SENR., JOSIAH JOPLING, THOMAS JOPLING, JNR., RALPH JOPLING Executors of
this my last will and Thus have set my house in orderly setting my Temporal
affairs.
I cherfully submit my Eternal Concerns to the wise and
merciful disponer of all things and patiently wait his mandate for my Great
Change and to this my Last Will have set my hand and Seal this Eighteenth day
of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy five.
his BENJAMIN CHILDERS mark Signed Seald In the presence of
JAMES VIGUST, THOMAS JOPLING JUNR, JOSIAH JOPLING, DAVID SHELTON
At a Court held
for Amherst County the second Day of October 1775 Last Will and Testament of
BENJAMIN CHILDERS deceased was presented in Court by THOMAS JOPLING, JOSIAH
JOPLING & RALPH JOPLING three of the Executors therein named and proved by
the Oaths of THOMAS JOPLING JUNR. and DAVID SHELTON two Subscribing witnesses
and ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said Executor who make oath
According to Law Certificate is granted them for obtaining Probate thereof
giving security whereupon the said Executors with JAMES NEVI, JAMES WARE &
EDMOND WILCOX their securities acknowledges Bond on the Penalty of L1500-0..0
current money with the consideration Required by Law Test EDM. WILCOX Clk.
Examined
................................................................................
CHILDERS Extr
Bond Know all men by these presents that we THOMAS JOPLING
SEN, JOSIAH JOPLING, RALPH JOPLING, JAMES NEVIL, JAMES WARE & EDMOND WILCOX
are held firmly Bound to JAMES DILLARD, DANIEL GAINED, AMBROSE RUCKER, AND
ALEXANDER REID, Justices of the court of Amherst County now sitting in the sum
five hundred pounds ct money to the payment whereof will and truly be made to
the said Justices their successours we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs,
Executors and administrators Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents
Sealed with our Seals this Second day of October in the year of our Lord one
thousand Seven hundred and seventy five and in the 10th year of the reigh of
our Sovereign Lord George the third. The condition of this obligation is such
that if the above bound THOMAS JOPLING SENR., JOSIAH JOPLING & ROALPH
JOPLING Executors of the last will and Testament of BENJAMIN CHILDERS Deceased
do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all Singular the
Goods, Chattels and Credits of the said deceased which have or shall come to
the hands possession or knowledge of the said THOMAS JOPLING, JOSIAH JOPLING
& RALPH JOPLING or into the hands and possession of any other person or
persons for them and the same so make do Exibit in The County Court at Amherst
at such time as they shall be thereunto Required by the said Court. Amherst Co.
Will Bk 1, 1761-1780
BENJAMIN CHILDRESS INVENTORY
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VA
7 JUNE 1779
Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of BENJ. CHILDRESS
Three Feather Beds and furniture L85.
1 Horse 50.
3 Cows and Two Yearlings 45.
1 Sow and Lip Peggs and Six Shoats 19.
1 Table & chest 1.15
2 Leather Trunks & three Straps 5.2
1file Funnel & Sundrys .12
3 No.8 Cards & parcel of Books 5.14
1 Pop Lock -and pistol and stone pott 6.17
1 Jugg, Butter pott, Rundlck & Brush 1.16
2 Runtlets one Jugg & Botttle 1.18
Sundry Coopers Tools 4.
A parcel of Pewter, Sundry Bowls, & Coffee Pott 6.16
9 Canes and five chairs 1.16
1 Case of knoves & forks, two Flat irons & Candlesticks 3.12
A parcel of leather and Slap Wheel 6.16
2 parts, two setters & Sundry old casks 1.19
Large Iron pott & hooke, one small pott & hooke 9.
1 Frying pan, Tub and man's saddle 2.5
1 Cotton wheel & Looom, two cyder casks 2.4
1 Axx and other plantation tools 5.2
1 Sheep 7.
1 Basket 2.10
1 small bell .6
___________
L275.9.6
JOSEPH STOE,
ROBERT CALDWELL,
ROBERT RANDSOME Appraisers
At a Court held for Charlotte County the 7th day of June, 1779 The within
written
Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of BENJAMIN CHILDRES dec'd was this
day returned and Ordered to be Recorded.
Teste
Truly Recorded
Will Book 1, p 208
ROBERT CHILDRES WILL
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VA
WRITTEN 7 MARCH 1785
PROBATE 20 JULY 1789
In the name of God Amen. (name omitted) I ROBERT CHILDRES of the Parish of St.
Patrick and County of Prince Edward being of perfect mind and disposing memory
(Bless the Allmighty God) and knowing the incertainty of human life and that it
is appointed for all once to die, Do make and ordain this my last will and
testament in manner and following, that is to say In the first place I devise
my body to the Earth to be Decently intered at the discretion of my ex'ors
hereafter constituted and named, Humbly trusting that at the last day through
the merits of our blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Chirst that it will receive a
happy and Glorious resurection & as to such worldly Estate as it hath
pleased the devine providence to bless me with I dispose of the same in manner
and form following(viz) that at the death of my beloved wife DORTHA CHILDRES I
give and bequeath unto ZACHARIAS GUSENHILL LEIGH to him and His heirs forever
the Tract of Land I now posess the quantity of acres not now known until laid
off. As to my Stock & household furniture, if I should be indebted when I
die I desire may be sold for the payment of my debts by my Ex'ors now named viz
WILLIAM WATTS & JOHN LEIGH whom I desire may see my body decently buried,
as witness my hand & seal this 7th March 1785
his ROBERT O CHILDRES (seal) mark
Teste JOHN LEIGH ELIZABETH LEIGH SARAH LEIGH At a Court
held for Prince Edwards County July the 20th 1789.
This last Will & Testatment of ROBERT CHILDRES dec'd
was presented in court & proved by ELIZABETH LEIGH & SARAH LEIGH be
Recorded WILLIAM WATTS one of the Executors therein named refused to take upon
himself the burden of the Execution. JOHN LEIGH the other Executor therein
named in said will having departed this life, on the motion of ZACHARIAS G.
LEIGH who gave bond with JAMES HARPER & SAMUEL BURTON his Securities, according
to Law. Administration with the will annexed is granted him and ordered that
the same be recorded. Teste F. WATKINS C.C. Examined
10 August 1789
Will of Thomas Jopling
In the name of God Amen.
I Thomas Jopling of the County of Amherst being
weak in body but of sound memory and since for preventing
disputes in my
family about my worldly estate do make and ordain this my
last will and
testament hereby revoking all former wills by me
made...Imprimis I lend to
my beloved wife Hannah Jopling the use and benefitt of my
tract of land
whereon I now live containing seaven hundred acres more or
less during her
natural life, also two hundred and ninety acres land lying
on Glady Creek
for her use during life, also I lend to my said wife all
my household
furniture, all my stocks of every kind horses, cattle,
hoggs, and sheep,
also the following slaves Bowser, Lewis, Will Watt,
Tumbler, Jane, Moll,
Sam, Peter, Amey----Imprimis I give, devise and bequeath
to my grand son
Jessee Jopling after my wife decease the tract of land
whereon I now live
containing seaven hundred acres more or less also two
hundred and ninety
acres lying on Glady Creek during his natural life but on
these conditions
in case my said grand son Jessee Jopling should die
without heir-lawfully
begotten of his body then the said lands to return to my
family and I give
and bequeath the said lands to my son-Josiah Jopling and
to his heirs
forever also I give and bequeath to my said grand son
Jessee Jopling one
negro girl named Feeby, to him and his lawful heires but
in case my said
grand son should die without heir then the said negro
grile Feeby and her
increase to return to my family to be equally divided
amongs my
children. Imprimis
I give and bequeath unto my son James Jopling one tract
of land containing four hundred acres lyling on the Piny
Mountain, Land I
purchased of Jessee Marten to him and his heirs forever,
Imprimis I give
and bequeath unto my son Josiah Jopling one tract of land
containing four
hundred acres lying on the North side Manascoes Mountain
Land I purchased
of Richard W. Cary to him and his heirs forever. Imprimis I give and
bequeath to my son Thomas Jopling tract of land containing
four hundred
acres on the South fork of Rockfish River the land he now
lives on which I
purchased of Doctr. Wm. Cabell, also one hundred acres
Joyning the above
Tract, which I purchased of James Mathews to him and his
heirs
forever. Also I
give to my said son one Negoe man named Ashur which he now
has in his possession.
Imprimis my will and desire is my just debs may be
paid by my executors hereafter mentioned, and after the
decease of my said
wife Hanah Jopling I give all the remaining part of my
estate to be equaly
divided amongst all my children vizt. James Jopling,
Josiah Jopling, Thomas
Jopling, John Griffin who maryed my daughter Martha, Ann
Childers, Jane
Davis, Lucy Powel, Rebecka Martin, Hanah Allen. Item I constitute and
appoint my beloved sons James Jopling and Josiah Jopling
and my friend
Henry Martin executors of this my last will and testament
hereby revoaking
all former wills by me made, and thus having set my house
in order by
settling my temporal affairs I chearfully submit my
eternal concerns to the
wise and mercifull disposer of all things, and patiently
wait his mandate
for my great change and to this my last will and testament
have set my hand
and affixed my seals this tenth day August 1789.
his
Thomas T. Jopling S.S.
mark
Sealed signed and acknowledged to bee his last will and
testament in
presence of us Henry Martin, Joseph Thomas, Thomas Farrar,
John Jopling
FREDERICK CHILDERS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
1784
Henrico County Will Book 1, page 211 In the name of God Amen. I FREDERICK
CHILDERS of the Parish and County of Henrico being sick and weak but in sound
mind and perfect memory praised be to Almighty God do make and ordain this to
be my last will and testament in manner and form following:
Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God who gave it me,
hopeing through the merits of my Lord and Savior to have full remission of all
my sins and a joyfull resurrection at the last day.
Item: I give and bequeath to my dear and loving wife all
my whole estate as long as she lives my widow after paying my just debts and
after her decrease my desire is that it be equally divided amongst all my
children to them their heirs forever.
Lastly I constitute and appoint my loving wife ANN
CHILDERS and my son ABRAHAM CHILDERS to be the executors of this my last will
and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness thereof I do here unto put my hand and seal
this eleventh day of December one thousand seven hundred and eighty four.
his FREDERICK CHILDERS (Seal) mark Signed sealed and
delivered in the presence of WILLIAM COOK REDFORD his WILLIAM ARRINGTON mark
At a court held for Henrico County at the Court house in
Richmond on Monday the 6th of June 1785. This will was proved by the oaths of
WILLLIAM COOK REDFORD and WILLIAM ARRINGTON the witnesses thereto and ordered
to be recorded and on the motion of ANN CHILDERS the executrix therein named
who made oath thanks and together with WILLIAM C. REDFORD and MARK WOODCOCK her
securities entered and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one hundred
pounds conditioned as the law directs, certificate was granted him for
obtaining probate thereof in due form liberty being reserved to the other
executor named in the said will to join in the probate when he shall think fit.
Teste ADAM CRAIG CC
JOHN CHILDRESS WILL
WRITTEN AMELIA COUNTY, VA. 1784
Probate: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VA 1807
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN CHILDRESS of Amelia County being Sick and weak
but sound in mind and memory do constitute, make and ordaine this to be my last
Will and Testament as following: first I leave to my wife SARAH CHILDERS during
her life all my Estate both real and personal after my debts is paid and at her
death I give my land to the child she is now big with and provided it should be
a son to him and his heirs and all the Rest of my Estate I desire may be
divided between that child and my daughter ANN COBBY. . ___ ___ ___ is that my
land and all the rest of my Estate ___ ___ ___ between them at my wife's death
and in love that they may or either of them may die before my wife ____ my will
is that the ____ ____ should ___ as their mother would have done if she had
been living. ___ ___,GEORGE BOOKER, RICHARDSON BOOKER and MAC GOODE Executors
of this my last Will and Testament. Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this day of 1784. JOHN CHILDERS Signed, sealed in our presence M.
BOOKER EFFORD BOOKER At a Court held for Prince Edward County June the 15th
1807 presented in court and it appearing to the court from the oath of SAMUEL
LORD & BLACKBURN HUGHES that the subscribing witnesses thereto are both
dead and ABSALOM FARMER on oath said he believes the signature of JOHN
CHILDRESS to be the Hand writing of the said CHILDRESS and as proved the hand
writing of EFFORD BOOKER one of the Witnesses thereunto ordered that the same
be recorded. Teste WATKINS c.c. Prince Edward County, VA Will Book 4, pp 336-37
THOMAS CHILDREY WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VA
1786
In the name of God Amen. I THOMAS CHILDREY of Henrico County being weak in body
but in sound sense and memory do make and ordain this my last will and
testament as follows viz:
Item: I give and bequeath unto my loving wife NANCY
CHILDREY all my estate of lands, negroes, stock of all kinds, household and
kitchen furniture during her natural life and after her death to be equally
divided among my five sons namely, STEPHEN CHILDREY, THOMAS CHILDREY, CHARLES
CHILDREY, WILLIAM CHILDREY & JOHN CHILDREY to them and to their heirs
forever, and I do appoint my friends JOHN JAMES WOODFIN, WILLIAM GARTHOUGHT
SENIOR & NOBLE JORDON executors of this my last will and testament. In
witness one word I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal this fourteenth
day of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six.
THOMAS CHILDREY (Seal) Signed sealed and delivered in
presence of us. MOSES WOODFIN JOHN EDWARDS JOSEPH FRANCIS
At a court held for Henrico County at the Courthouse of
the said county in the City of Richmond on Monday the 5th day of February 1787 being
monthly court. This will was proved by the oaths of MOSES WOODFIN, JOHN EDWARD
& JOSEPH FRANCIS the witnesses there to and ordered to be recorded. And on
the motion of WILLIAM GARTHRIGHT an executor therein named, who made oath
thereto and together with a _GARTHRIGHT, & WILLIAM BINFOR, his securities,
delivered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of three hundred
pounds, contained as the law directs. Certificate was granted him for obtaining
a probate thereof in due form, liberty being served to the other ___ ___. Named
in the said will to join in the said probate when the shall think fit. Teste
ADAN CRAIG CC Henrico County Wills, Bk1, 1781-1787
JEREMIAH CHILDRESS WILL
DATED 20 NOVEMBER 1790
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VA
WILL PROBATED 7 FEBRUARY 1791
In the Name of God Amen, I, JERIMIAH CHILDRESS, being of the _____ and County
of Charlotte, being very sick in body but of perfect mind and memory, Thanks be
given unto God, Calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is
appointed unto all men once to die - do make and constitute this my last Will
and Testament, that is to say, principally of all I give and recommend my soul
unto the almighty God that gave it and my body recommend to the earth, to be
given a decent Christian burial, at the instruction of my executors, nothing
doubting but at the general resurrection I shall resume the same again by the
mighty power of God, and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has
pleased God to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in
the following manner and form -
First I constitute and appoint my sons, BENJAMIN CHILDRESS
& WILLIAM CHILDRESS, Executors of this my Will.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son BENJAMIN one hundred
acres of land ...I give and bequesth to my son WILLLIAM one hundred acres of
land being that on which he now lives. I give and bequeath unto my Grandson
BENEDICT CHILDRESS one hundred acres of land. Also I give and bequeath unto my
son BENJAMIN five head of cattle. unto WILLIAM five head of cattle unto my
daughter EMILY CHILDRESS two head of cattle. unto my son JEREMIAH four head of
cattle.
Item: Unto my son BENJAMIN five head of sheep unto
JEREMIAH two head of sheep unto my daughter EMILY two head sheep.
Item: Unto my beloved Spouse four head of cattle, and five
head of sheep to be equall devided among all my children at her death _ .
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son BENJAMIN my feather
bed and furniture, also one mare to my son JEREMIAH also one mare to my
Grandson BENEDICT CHILDRESS also one mare to my daughter __SLYTHE, also one
mare unto my daughter EMILY also one mare to my wife _ _ at her disposal.
Item: One Iron pott to my son BENJAMIN one pott to my son
JEREMIAH, also one feather bed & furniture unto my daughter LUCH SHORTER, _
and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and any other former
Testaments, Wills bequests _ by me in any wise before formed Willed and
Bequeathed, Testifying & Confirming this, and no other to be my Last Will
and Testament: In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this
Twentieth Day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred
and Ninety.
Signed and Published in the Presence of WILLIAM MARK,
GEORGE FOSTER JUNIOR JEREMIAH CHILDRESS
At a Court held at Charlotte
County this 7th day of February 1791 this last Will and Testament of JEREMIAN
CHILDRESS dec'd was exhibited by BENJAMIN CHILDRESS and WILLIAM CHILDRESS the
Executors ___ ___ was proved by this ___,___ GEORGE, _the Three Witnesses
hereto subscribed and ordered to be _on the motion of the Executors who make
____ ___and acknowledge their bond for that purpose. Teste THOMAS READ
Charlotte County, VA Will Book 1, 1765-1791 p 440-441
ABRAHAM
CHILDRESS INVENTORY
HALIFAX COURT RECORDS
BOOK 2, P.470 1791
An Inventory and Appraisment of the Estate of ABRAHAM CHILDRESS Dec'd August
13th 1791. One Rug and Bed Quilt 12 A parcel of Carpenter tools 7 6 One pair
Fire Tonge & flat iron 5 6 A parcel of Pewter &/ Pr Cards 12 0 One
Earthen Pot & Pitcher 2 6 One Cotton Whel 6/one flax do 7/6 13 6 One
Beadstead & cord l/one chest 5/ 6 2 Iron Pots & pr of hooks 7 6 A
parcel of plantation tools 12 One churn and half Bushel 3 One Sow and pigs 24/3
Shoats & a barrow 20/ 24 2 head of Cattle 12 3 Jugs 6
______________________ 83 SAMUEL M. CRAW (Probably Crew) At a Court held for
Halifax County the 27th day of October 1791. The within written Inventory and
Appraisement of the Estate of ABRAHAM CHILDRESS was returned into Court and was
ordered to be Recorded. Teste GEORGE CARRINGTON C. a/E Examined Truly Recorded
Teste WILL THOMPSON DC Source: J.C. SIZEMORE,Clerk Circuit Court of Halifax
County
BENEDICT CHILDREY
19 December 1794
CHARLOTTE Co. ,VA
Persuant
to an order of the Worshipful Court of Charlotte
we the
appraisers being first Sworn according to law
have
appraised the Estate of BENEDICT CHILDREY in the
following
manner. Viz first
one Negro
Millie L5, 2 Beds, & Furniture L 13...L58..O..O
1 Colt L1.1O
two cows & yearling L 6 7..lO..O
1 Sow &
piggs Ll. .10 five shoats L 2,
one Shot
Gunn L 2.10
1 Saddle L
2. .8, one Chest & one Flax wheel 18/..3..1l..O
1 - 6/ one
oven 6/ Tub and pales 7/ .O..l9..O
Carpenter
tools 5/
one poll
ax ....
two small
bells 6/
pewter dishes
15/
1/2 Doz
knives & forks
two __
books3/ l..12..O
two __
Cards 5/ 1 pr Shears 7/
Earthen
ware 13/6
O..19..l.l/2
1 Table 3/
Curry Comb
three
sturrips
& fleshfork
4 Chairs
7/ four Tubs 9/ & Harness 5/......1..l..O
1 Cotton
wheel 6/ three hoes & Flat Irons 5/...0..ll..O
1 Razor
7.1/2 three knives 3/
two
woodenbowls3/ 0..6..7.l/2 L 8l..4..9
Thos COX
Wood Bouldefl
Jos Friend Aprs
At a Court held for Charlotte County
the 5th day of January 1795
This
inventory & appraisment of the Estate of BENEDICT CHILDREY
dec’d was
this day returned & ordered to be recorded.
Teste THOMAS READ CC
LUCY CHILDRESS WILL
AMHURST COUNTY, VA
WRITTEN 26 JANUARY 1792
PROBATE SEPTEMBER 1795
ADMINISTRATION 15 FEBRUARY 1796
In the name of God Amen. I LUCY (THOMAS) CHILDRESS of the County and Parish of
Amherst being in perfect health of body mind and memory but calling to mind the
mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all ones to die do
make and ordain this my last Will and Testament that is to say first of all I
give and Recommend my soul into the hand of almighty God that gave it and my
body to the Earth to be buried in a decent Chirstian manner at the Discretion
of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching such worldy goods wherewith
it has pleased God to bless me within this life. I give and devise and bequeath
in the followint manner & form to wit.
Item: First my will and desire is all my just debts pray
be paid.
Item: I give unto my son JAMES THOMAS one Shilling
Sterling and his heirs forever -
Item: I give to my Daughter BETHENIAH HILTON one Shilling
Sterling to her and her heirs forever -
Item: I give to my Daughter MARTHA HOPSON one Shilling
Sterling to her and her heirs forever -
Item: I give to my Daughter JUDITH MITCHELL one shilling
Sterling to her and her heirs forever -
Item: I give devise and bequeath to my Grandson JAMES
TURNER one negro woman named Mary one choice feather Bed and furniture also one
hundred pounds to be applyed by my Executor hereafter mention in Schooling my
said grandson also I give him one young bay mare with one Eye-
Item: I give and bequeath to my grand son JESSE ALLEN one
negro fellow named Paul to him and his heirs forever -
Item: I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter SYLTHY
TURNER one negro Boy named Will to her and her heirs forever -
Item: I give devise and bequeath unto ELIZABETH DARWELL
one feather Bed & furniture to her and her heirs forever -
Item: I give devise and bequeath to my Granddaughters
MARTHA ALLEN & BETHENIAH ALLEN the daughters of SAMUEL ALLEN one negro
woman named Teller and all the increase of her body except a boy Given to
SYLTHY TURNER to be Equally divided between them. Also I give & bequeath
unnto MARTHA ALLEN a one feather Bed and furniture -
Item: I give Devise and Bequeath to my Grandsons NORBOURIN
& NEAL THOMAS one small feather Bed and furniture.
Item: All the Residue of my personal Estate not before
mentioned such as all my Negroes, Stocks, household furniture, grain it is my
will and desire it shall be sold by my Executors and the money arising from
such sale to be Equally Divided amongst all the Legatees above mentioned.
Item: I constutute and appoint my Brother MICHAEL THOMAS
and my friend Col. WILLIAM CABEL , Junior and my friend HUDSON MARTIN Executors
of this my last Will and Testament hereby utterly disallowing all other Wills
and Testaments by me made Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my
last will and Testament in Witness whereof I have herwith set my hand and Seal
this 26th day of January 1792
her LUCY CHILDRESS mark Sigtned Sealed Published and
Delivered to be her last Will and Testaments in paresents of us GON CREWS N.
POWELL NICHOLAS WEST Amherst September 1795.
The above last Will and testament in writings of LUCY
CHILDRESS deceased was presented in Court and proven by the oath of GRAION
CREWS a Subscribing witness the same being a disposition of chattles only is
ordered to be recorded.
And at a court held for the said County the 15th day of
February 1796 administration on the Estate of LUCY CHILDRESS dead is given to
LEWIS NEVIL & CORNELIUS THOMAS who qualified according to Law and entered
into Bond with NORBBOURN THOMAS & GEO HYLTON their securtities in the
penalty of one thousand five hundred pounds current money conditioned as the
Law required
Teste WL CUACSDCH ? Executors as given in said Will having
passed to qualify.
JACOB CHILDRESS WILL
HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA
4 DECEMBER 1796
In
the name of God Amen. I Jacob Childress being in
perfect
health and memory and calling to mind that it is
appointed
for all men once to die, do make, ordain, constitute
and
appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form
following:
Imprimis: I give and bequeath
unto my loving wife Jane
Childress
all my estate both real and personal during her
natural
life as my widow to by her enjoyed free from the
molestation of any person or persons
whatsoever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto
my son John Childress the
tract of
land whereon I now live, and one mare after the decease
of my
wife, to him and to his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter
Elizabeth Agee five
shillings,
her arid heirs forever.
Item: My will and desire is
that after the decease of my wife
Jane
Childress my personal estate be appraised by three such
men as the
Court of Henrico County shall appoint and the property
be equally
divided among my three children John Childress, Sally
Childress
and Patsey Childress without any sale.
Lastly I
appoint Richard Allen, Reuben George, and Littleburry Royster
Executors
to this my last will to see the same faithfully performed. Given
under my
hand and seal this fourth day of December one thousand
seven
hundred and Ninty-six.
his
JACOB X CHILDRESS
mark
Teste
John
Turner
Julius Allen
Fleming Allen
Codicil
It
is my desire that my two daughters Sally and Patsey have
free
priviledge to live unmolested at the house on the afore-
mentioned
land as long as they live single.
JOHN CHILDRESS WILL
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA
2 OCTOBER 1800
I JOHN CHILDRES of Albemarle County, Virginia being weak but in perfect mind
and memory do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner
following viz:
I lent $1.00 to my son JOSEPH CHILDRES all that tract or
parcel of land where on I now live containing 264 acres be the same more or
less with all the houses, orchards, woods and waters there over unto of
pertaining, also I lent my said son JOSEPH CHILDRES my negro woman Bet, negro
boy by name Dick and negro girl Milla and negro man Tom to have and for his use
during his natural life and at his death it is my will that the above mentions
land and negroes Bet, Dick and Milla with their natural increase be equally
divided between JOSEPH CHILDRES two sons, JOHN CHILDRES and WILLIAM CHILDRES to
them and to their heirs forever.
Item: I lend my son-in-law JOHN WARD and my daughter
during their natural lives all that tract or parcel of land by me patented. And
lying on the great Kenhaw River in Kenhaw County containing 700 acres for first
choice of the parcels when their divisional, also I lend to my daughter JUDITH
WARD a negro girl Tilda and a negro boy Paul for her use during her natural
life and at her death I give said negro boy Paul to my grandson SETH WARD ,
also I lend to my daughter JUDITH WARD my negro woman Nan during her life and
at her death I give said negro to my grandson JOSEPH WARD.
Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter PRUDENCE THOMAS
my girl Sinah and negro boy Peter and Solomon and negro girl Dianah also I give
to my said daughter PRUDENCE THOMAS one bed and furniture and one sorrel horse
colt to her and her heirs forever
Item: I give and bequeath to my son-in-law WILLIAM BALL my
negro woman Agness and negro girl Sal to him and his heirs forever.
Item: It is my will that at my death my negro woman Tiller
shall have her freedom all the rest and residue of my property of every
description that I may be found posses's of at my death to be equally divided
between JOSEPH CHILDRES, JOHN WARD Senior, PRUDENCE THOMAS & WILLIAM BALL
after paying my just debts and funeral charges. Lastly I do nominate my friends
JOSEPH WARD, WILLIAM HOWARD & SAMUEL SHELTON to be the executors of this my
last will in witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix my seal in the
presence of the undersigned this second day of October one thousand eight
hundred.
JOHN CHILDRES (seal) Teste WILLIAM IRVIN WILLIAM BOWMAN
SENIOR SETH WILKINSON
Elizabeth Childress Will
Henrico County, VA
21 May 1810
WB4-48
In the name of God Amen. I Elizabeth Childress the wife of
Joseph Childress of Henrico County, being weak of body, but of sound and
perfect mind and memory do make, ordain and constitute this my last will and
testament in manner following viz.
It being under the Act of Assembly directing the course of
descents that where any real estate of inheritance should be vested in the wife
of a man and she dying intestate leaving no child that such estate should pass
in part to the wifes children. It is my
wish and desire that the land, houses and all appurtenances thereunto belonging
whereon we now live shall be his the said Joseph Childress to him, his heirs
and assigns forever and it is also my wish and desire that all such undivided
fourth part of the land that my mother Elizabeth Warriner held in White Oak
Swamp and may be now due and coming to me shall likewise be unto him the said
Joseph Childress to him, his heirs and assigns forever. In witness thereof I hereby appoint him my
whole and sole executor to this my last will and testament and have set my hand
and affixed my seal this 21st day of May One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Ten.
Elizabeth
[X] Childress
Her mark
In the presence of:
Moses Lindsay
Lucy Williamson
John Goode, Jr.
At a monthly court held for Henrico County at the
courthouse the 11 June 1810 this will was proved by the oath of Moses Lindsay
and Jno. Goode, Jr. two of the witnesses thereto and noted to be recorded.
THOMAS CHILDREY WILL
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VA
5 JULY 1811
In the name of God Amen. I THOMAS
CHILDREY of Charlotte County being weak in body but of sound mind do constitute
make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following
_____.
First I Give and bequeath unto my relative MILLY CHILDREY
one negro woman slave named Cate and her daughter ___ To her and her heirs
forever. Upon consideration however that the said Milly do relinquish all
claims that she may have on my Estate.
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my father BENJAMIN
CHILDREY all the residue of my estate including one hundred acres of Land
formerly the property of WILLIAM CHILDREY out of which residue however it is my
Will that my debts should first be paid.
Thirdly The legal title of the Land I purchased of
___CHLDREY shall lie in him the --- -And it is my Will and desire that the
___should continue in him and to his heirs forever.
Also _____ I give to him Lastly I nominate my father
BENJAMIN CHILDREY as Executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix
my seao this 5rh day of July in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred
and Eleven.
THOMAS X CHILDREY his mark Eight hundred and eleven Signed
sealed and delivered in the presence of B.W. LESTER, CHARLES NOELL, ___VAUGHN
Charlotte County, Va, Will Book 3, pg 179
PHILLIP CHILDRESS WILL
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VA
1812 PROBATE OCT 1812
In the name of God, Amen. This _ day of _ in the year of our Lord Christ
eigthteen hundred and twelve, I PHILLIP CHILDRESS of the County of Goochland,
being in a low state of health but of sound mind and memory do make and ordain
this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:
Item: I give to my grandson WILLIAM WARE ELLIS forty
pounds; and SALLY HUGHBANKS children lawfully begotten on her body the sum of
forty pounds to be equally divided.
Item: I give my daughter(s) JANE, ELIZABETH, & REBECCA
CHILDRESS the sum of forty pounds each to be raised by my executors from the
lease of my land hereafter given to my sons ELIJAH & JOHN CHILDRESS.
Item: My desire is that my executors have my land equally
divided, that is to say as to quantity of acres alloting to JOHN the part
including the house, etc., and that the said land remain in my executors hands
and by them leased until the sums of forty pounds are raised for each of the
above named distributees.
Item: Should cole be fond on said lands given o my sons my
desire is that my grandchildren above, WILLIAM WARE ELLIS & HUGHBANKS, have
a share; also JANE, ELIZABETH,& REBECCA CHILDRSS their equal parts, in the
Cole for five years, with my sons ELIJAH & JOHN; then my sons to have
possession of the lands to them their heirs etc., if the leagses (leases) are
raised.
Item: My will and desire is that my executors sell my
personal estate and pay all my just debts,etc, I give to my son OBADIAH ten
dollars to be paid by my executors from the sale of my personal estate.
Item: I give to my daughters POLLY ELLIS & SALLY
HUGHBANKS ten dollars each, and the balance of said sale to be equally divided
to the above WILLIAM WARE, SALLY HUGHBANKS children and JANE, ELIZABETH, &
REBECCA CHILDRESS, ELIJAH & JOHN.
Item: My desire is that if my grandchildren should not
survive to lawful age to receive their part that the mother do have the same
during life; having no children above, that the same estate return to be
equally divided among my children JANE, ELIJAH, REBECCA & JOHN &
ELIZABETH.
I do hereby appoint WILLIAM FORD, ELLIS PURYEAR, &
JESSE CURD executors t o this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof
I hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first written.
PHILLIP CHILDRESS (seal) His X mark
Teste WILLIAM FORD JOHN MONTGOMERY JAMES HOLLOWAY
At a monthly session Court held for Goochland County at
the Courthouse on Monday the 21st day of Sept. 1812. This writing was presented
in Court and proved by the oaths of WILLIAM FORD & JOHN MONTGOMERY to be
the last Will and testament of PHILLIP CHILDRESS, decd., and ordered to be
recorded. Teste WM MILLER C.G.C. Goochland County, VA Book 21, p 305 PHILLIP
CHILDRESS married MARY GREEN November 21, 1773 in Goochland County, VA
WILLLIAM CHILDRESS WILL
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VA
27 JANUARY 1833
In the name of God Amen. I WILLIAM CHILDRESS of the County of Goochland in the
state of Virginia do make this my last will and testament annuling all others.
First, my will is that all my just debts be paid. My will
is that my grandson PENDLETON R. CHILDRESS and his children have the land on
which I now live. also one negro boy Jesse to them and their heirs forever. My
Will is that the balance of my estate, except my negroes, be sold, and the
money arising from such sale, together with the hire of my negroes, be retained
in the hands of my Executor herein after appointed, to raise a fund, out of
which my will is that a portion of the interest ariseing from said fund be at
the discretion of my said Executors applies to the support of my son RICHARD
CHILDRESS during his life. My will is that aftrer the death of my son RICHARD
CHILDRESS the balance of my property not otherwise disposed of be equally
divided betwixt my children and Grandchildren according to law. I appoint my
son SPOTSWOOD CHILDRESS and my Grandson PENDLETON R. CHILDRESS executors of
this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal January 27, 1833.
WM CHILDRESS Signed sealed and acknowledge in the presence
of JS UNDERWOOD FRED'K SHOEMAKER
At a court held for Goochland County 16 September 1833.
this writing was presented in court and proved by the oaths of JAMES UNDERWOOD
& FREDERICK SHOEMAKER to be the last will and testament of WILLIAM
CHILDRESS dec'd and ordered to be recorded. Then on motion of SPOTSWOOD
CHILDRESS, an executor herein named who made oath according to law and together
with BENJAMIN NUCHOLS his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in
penalty of $2500. Conditioned as the law directs. Certificate was granted for
him for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. Teste NAR W
MILLER SUMMARY: Other children not mentioned.
Married BETTY NUCHOLS 5 January
1767 in Goochland, County. Book 29 1821-31 p. 668
Will of Alexander Childress
Henrico County, VA
9 December 1838
WB9-343
In the name of God Amen. I Alexander Childress of Henrico
County being weak of body but of sound in sense and memory do make constitute
make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament as follows Inverses
Item the first is my desire that all my just debts be paid
and after my debts are paid a I give unto my son Meredith Childress seven acres
of land more or less running from a pine which is forenaf tree between me and
Caleb Frayser from thence across my field to a pine tree which is forenaf tree
between me and Thomas Evans Sr. and if the said Meredith Childress should die
without any heirs of the body the said land is to go to my daughter Elizabeth
Childress to her and her heirs forever.
Item the second I give unto my daughter Elizabeth
Childress the balance of my land to her and her bodily heirs forever also one
bed and furniture and one table and all the balance of my house and kitchen
furniture except one chest and the bed which I lie on.
Item the third I give unto my son Allen Childress one bed
one large red chest and all my farming utensils to him and his heirs forever.
Item the fourth I lend unto my daughter Judith Gill one
bed her life which property she has received and all after her death it is to
go to her daughter Mary Ann Wade to her and her heirs forever.
Item the fifth I lend unto my daughter Frances Knew one
bed her life which property she has received and after her death it is to go to
her daughter Rebecca Childress to her and her heirs forever.
Item the sixth I give unto my son Joshua Childress one
dollar to him and his heirs forever
Item the seventh I give unto my loving wife Temperance
Childress my stock of hogs for the support of her and her children. I appoint William Hobson the only executor
to this my last will and testament requesting the court to except no security
of him. In witness whereof I do set my
hand and seal this ninth day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Thirty-Eight.
Test William B. Woodfin
Test Edward Minson (his mark X)
Alexander
Childress
(His
mark X)