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Colonial Wills Of
HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA
PART ONE
1677-1737

(With Miscellaneous Documents Beginning in 1654)
Just showing Childers. Childress, Childres, Childrey, Childus

Abstracted & Compiled
by
Benjamin B. Weisiger III

p. 173 Will of Griffin Evans Dated May 15,1681

To Mary Childres, daughter of Philemon Childres, 20 hogs, except 1 barrow I give to loving friend John Aust

Also I give to said Mary other livestock and items

To loving friend John Aust, livestock

To Anne Aust, daughter of John Aust, livestock

Joseph Berekhead is indebted to me 1 pr. plain shoes; give these to John Aust

To Temperance Cocke, 315 lbs. tobacco due me from John Baxter

To Mr. Thomas Cocke, 5 shillings due me from John Baxter

To John Aust, 3 shillings, 6 pence Joseph Harwood owes me

To Mr. Thomas Cocke's servant Jacke, I give a pr. of plain shoes William Cocke owes me

To worthy friend Mr. Thomas Cocke, 40 lbs. tobacco ir hands of William Cocke

To Philemon Childres, son of Philemon Childres, a gunn, and suk and cloth

To Mary Childres, my chest and all therein

To Mr. Thomas Cocke, what shall appear to be cominf to me for my wages.

To Mary Childres, my saddle and bridle

Wit: Anne Marshall, Hugh Davis

Probated 1 Aug. 1681

 

p. 297 Inventory of estate of John Howard 6 Dec. 1684 Value 4283 lbs. tobacco taken by Charles Blanchard, Benjamin Hatcher, John Woodson; and sworn to i court by Philemon Childers, Adm'r Feb. 2 1684

P. 301 Philemon Childers appointed adm'r of estate of John Howard

1 April 1685

 

p. 479 Thomas Polly appointed adm'r of estate of late father Samuel Polly. Philemon Childres, Sr., Nicholas Perkins, and Thomas Hilmes to appraise estate.

Recorded 1 Aug. 1692

 

P. 143 Inventory of Herbert Powell taken 7 June 1690

Value 4095 lbs. tobacco

Taken by Philemon Childers, Robert Sharp, RachellPowell, Adm)(

Recorded 1 Aug. 1690

 

p. 149 Will of John Pleasants of Curls 27 Sept. 1690 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 Pleasards, (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 Pleasards, 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 Curies 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 saw mill. 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).

 

p. 341 Inventory of Samuel Polly, value 3210 lbs. tobacco Taken 26 Sept. 1692 by Court order of I Aug. 1692 by Abraham Childers, Philemon Chilers, Nicholas Perkins. Presented in court by Thomas Polly, Adm'r (his son) Recorded Oct. 1692

 

p. 342 Coroners Inquest, held at Col. Byrd's Quarter, called Shaccos, into death of Thomas Lawson, by William Randolph, Coroner, Inquest finds that canoe in which he was crossing the James River with William Drury and Robin, a negro of Col. Byrd's, overturned and he was drowned.

Recorded 1 Oct. 1692

 

p. 345 Inventory of Thomas Magnus, value 600 lbs. tobaacco.

Presented in court by Thomas Cocke, at whose house said Magnus died.

Recorded 1 Oct. 1692

 

p.667 Will of John Cannon 10 May 1896

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 heler

To loving wife Easter, all the rest and to be executriK

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

Administration granted Mary Brown of the estate of her husband Samuel Brown, Feb. 1696

Administration granted to Elizabeth Thompson on estate of her husband Robert Thompson.

Probated granted James Cocke and Margaret Cocke on estate of Thomas Cocke.

(All of these recorded April 1, 1697)

 

p. 78 Will of Abraham Childers, planter

To son Abraham Childers, I shilling To son Henry Childers, I shilling and items To loving wife Anne, all goods and chattels, and 1/2 of land where I now live, with all houses, etc. for life, and then to my son Philemon Childers. If he dies without heirs, then to my son John Childers. To son Harry Childers, the other 1/2 of my land at 21, and I he die, then to my son Robert's children Wife Anne to be executrix Dated 6 Dec. 1693 Wit: Richard Franklin, Abigail Wakefield, John Newcombe Recorded 1 June 1698

 

p. 124 Probates and Administrations since last report 1 Aug. 1698 Anne Childers granted probate to Abraham Childers;

1 Aug. 1698 Hannah Newcome granted probated of dec'd husband Richard Newcorn e;

1 Aug. 1698 Margaret Lyles granted administration of husband James Lisles

1 Oct. 1698 Jane Pleasards granted probate of will of husband John Pleasants

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

 

p. 41 Will of Edward Mathews, planter

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

 

p. 67 Account of probates and administrations returned at General Acourt A.D. 1707

May 1, 1707 Administration of noncupative will of William Lewis granted to Elizabeth Lewis, his refict.

Mr. John Pleasants and Francis Rowing, Security

June 2, 1707 Probate granted Sarah Mathews on will of her husband Edward Mathews. John Pleasants & Phill. Childers, Sr. Security

July 1, 1707 Probate grantd Elizabeth Warriner on will of her husband Daniel Warrlner. Samuel Gathwak & Wm. Ferris, Sec.

Sept. 1, 1707 Probate of will of Francis Flibot, granted to Jane Ribot, his relict

 

p. 33 Will of Sarah Mathews of Henrico Parish

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

 

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

 

p. 115 Will of Henry Pew of Henrico Parish 5 May 1710

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

 

p. 117 Inventory of John Bottom Value C 29/9/0 & 2229 lbs tobacco

Taken by Theodorick Carter, John Morton, John Webb, and Robert Childers. Presented in court by John Bottom.

Recorded March Court 1711

 

p. 130 Inventory of Thomas Webb 14 April 1712 Value E 15/02/6

Appraised by John Stewart, John Redford, Abraham Childres, and William Parker. Presented in court by Elizabeth Webb, Admx and recorded 5 May 1712

 

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 Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia 1677 - 1737

 

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, wKe 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

 

p. 211 Inventory of John Enroughty 7 Feb. 1712 Value E 9/15/1 by Abraham Childers, Phill Childers, Robert Sharp

Recorded 2 March 1712

 

P. 252 Inventory of John Atkins appraised 6 Feb. 1713 Value 9512 lbs; tobacco by Robert Sharp, William Hobson, Sr., Abra. Childers, Thomas Childers Recorded 1 March 1713

 

p. 294 Will of Thomas Holmes of Henrico County, planter To son Thomas, land nad plantation I live on and livestock, and I he die, to my daughters Sarah and Mary To daughters Sarah and Mary, each livestock All the rest to wife Mary, and she is to be executrix. Dated 29 July 1714 Wit: Thomas Childers, Ben Hatcher, John Goode Recorded 1 Nov. 1714

END OF 1710-1714 BOOK

p. 79 Inventory of William Hatcher late of Curls in Henrico County taken 24 April 1716, Value 91/7/3 by James Cocke, William Hobson, Philemon Childers, Jr., Thomas Childers

Presented in Court by Sarah Hatcher and recorded 7 May 1716

 

p. 172 Will of Philemon Childers, Sr.

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

 

p. 26V (last part of) Will of W111larn Hobson 100 acres divided between said John and Joseph

To my sister Elizabeth Childers, the wife of William Childers, a heler

To sister Anne Hobson, a heifer

 

p. 30 Will of Richard Sharpe of Varina Parish

Land to my brother Henry Sharpe, and I he die, to my sister Elizabeth Frogmorton's son Robert Frogmorton

To my sister Mary Sharpe, my horse

The rest to my brother Henry Sharpe, who is to be executor

Dated I I April 1726

Wit: George Rabone, Abraham Childres, William Piene

Recorded 6 June 1726

 

p. 77 Will of Thomas East

To wife Dorothy, plantation I live on, negroes, etc.

To son Thomas, the plantation after my wife's death, and I shilling

To son Edward, 1 shilling

To daughter Mary Alsope, 1 shilling

All the rest to wife and she to be executrix

Dated 1 Aug. 1726

Wit: Thomas Edwards, Matt Jobson (called Hobson at probate), Fran. Gartwright (a Quaker)

Probated 2 Jan. 1726

(An almost identical will of Thomas East dated 26 Nov. 1726 follows the above will and is witnessed by Amos Liptrot and Thomas Childers, Sr., a Quaker, and recorded 2 Jan. 1726

 

P. 121 Inventory of William Childers Jan. 17,1726 Value E 20 by Edward Goode, John Goode, Henry Childers Presented in court by Elizabeth Maxey and recorded on July 3,1727

 

p. 131 Will of Henry Childers

To son Thomas, land and plantation I now live on

50 acres to daughters Lucretia, Anne, Martha Jones, and Millesant Childers.

One half of my estate to sons Thomas and Henry to be equally divided. If either die before 21, the survivor to get all. 9 both die, to be divided between my four daughters

All the rest to wife Lucretia, and she to be executor

Dated 16 May 1727

Wk: Abraham Childers, Joseph Atkins, Edward Bennett

Recorded Sept. 4, 1726

 

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

 

p. 215 Will of Benalmin Hatcher, Sr. 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 betwen Thomas Holms and Thomas Pleasants, called 00aken Swampo 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. Wle Elizabeth to be executor Dated 12 April 1727 Wit: Thomas Childers, Mary Hobson, William Palmer Recorded Oct. 1728

 

p. 260 Inventory of William Ireland appraised by Thomas Childrey, John Povil and Pew Price 10 Jan. 1729/30, Value PL 14/5

Presented in court by James Powell Cocke and recorded 2 Feb. 1729

 

p. 326 Inventory of Robert Childers by Joseph Wattson, Robert Speir, and Martin Martin. Presented in court by Catherine Childers and recorded Nov. 1731

 

p. 378 Inventory of Richard Rabone Value C 21/1/6 by John Bedford, Jr., Abraham Childers, Richard Levins

Presented by George Raibone and recorded Dec. 1732

 

p. 394 Accounts of estate of Thomas Williams 1732

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

 

P. 405 Will of William Hobson (part missing)

To daughter Ann Norris, 600 lbs To grandson William Childers, and grand each 40 shillings To son John, 50 acres

To four sons John, Berjamin each I shilling

To son Nicholas, all my land _ now live with negroes, goods, etc. and to be executor

3 Feb. 1732/3

Wit: Tho. Childers, Sr., Thomas Holms, Edmond Liptrot

Recorded ber 1733

 

p. 439 Will of Henry Anderson of Bristol Parish To wife Eltzabeth, the use of the plantation where I live, for Ile, and then to my son Claiborne; and all of that tract on the south side of the road that leads through my land on Beaver Pond branch in Prince George County, being part of 1145 acres, the other part going to my son Edward, with negroes and items to said son. To son Henry, daughter Ann Ward, and daughter Judith Cocke, and daughter Frances Anderson, each, 1 shilling. To son Claiborne, negroes and items To daughter Elizabeth Anderson, negroes and items To daughter Sarah Anderson, negroes and items Wle to be executrIK Wit: William Branch, Edward Osborne, Walter Chile Recorded May 1734

 

p. 445 Inventory of William Frayser E 116/4/0 by Edward Goode, William Porter, Jr., John Hobson, and Thomas Childers, Sr.

Presented in court by John Frayser and recorded Jul 1734

 

p. 459 Will of Francis Eppes of Henrico Parish

To son Francis, lands in Bermuda Hundred, referring to wile 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; 1/2of land I purchased of Henry Cox, also 1/2of 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 sorvs Richard and William.

To daugther Anne Eppes, 1200 acres, being a moiety of a tract in Goochland called "Swams Creeks, and I she die, to my daughter Martha Eppes.

To daughter Martha Eppes 1200 acres, being the other hat of the above moiety, including the house lately but

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

 

p. 465 Will of John Cannon, Sr.

To son John, my plantation where I live, and items

To son William, items

To daughter Elizabth Cannon, a mare

To daughter Jane, wle of Samuel Pineham, 1 shilling

To my daughter Mary, the wle of John Cannon, 1 shilling

To my daughter Judith, a black horse

To wife Mary, all the rest of the estate during her widowhood.

Executors: wife, John Price, and Abraham Childers

Dated 5 June 1732

Wk: John Anderson, Joseph Goode, William Benson

Recorded Feb. 1734

 

p. 479 Wil; 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 heller 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 Suannah 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 173.5

 

p. 508 Will of Thomas Childers of Henrico Parish

To son Philemon, a tract on the west side of tract of ffry son Thomas, next to Berjamin Childers and Amos Liptrot

To son James, land below son Philemon, westward of son John, east of Thomas Mathews, being land and plantation where I dwell.

To wife Mary, rest of estate and she to be executor

Dated 15 Nov. 1734

Wit: None

Recorded 3 Nov. 1735

 

p, 532 Inventory of Edward East May 9, 1735 Value C 23/3/6 by Edward Goode, Thomas Childers, Joseph Hobson Recorded 5 April 1736

 

p. 533 Will of Martha Wilkinson 1735 To son Richard Wilkinson, items To daughter Sary Wilkinson, items To daughter Mary Barns, items To Godson George Cardwell, I heffer To daughter Martha Wilkinson, items Sons to be for himsell' at age 18 Rest of estate to daughter Martha, and she to be executrix Dated 21 Sept. 1735 Wit: Thomas Cardwell, Martha Cardwell, Matthew Bridgman Recorded 5 April 1736

 

p. 545 Will of Benjamin Hopson

To loving brother Matthe 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

 

p. 609 Will of Thomas Matthews 20 Jan. 1736/7

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.

 

p. 637 Inventory of George Freeman Value total obliterated Aug. 14,1737 by Abra. Childers, John Ellis, Will Ellis, Thomas Ellis. Presented by Abraham Childers and recorded Sept. 1737

 

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

Recorded 6 March 1720

 

p. 521 Will of Katherine Babbicum 30 May 1721

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