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1773-1787 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 16 & 17 [Mike Marshall]; Page 102.
William Bayne's Will
In the Name of God Amen, I William Bayne of Washington Parish of County of Westmoreland being sick and weak but of perfect memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament.
Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my son John Bayne my land, also Negro man Dick at the age of 21 years.
Item my will and desire is that my wife should have the use and benefit of my land, stock and household goods during her life for the better maintenance of my children.
Item I leave Thomas Payton and my wife Elizabeth Bayne executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of February 1778.
Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of William Bayne
Thomas Payton
John Bowling
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 27th day of October 1778 this will was proved according to law by the oath Thomas Payton and John Bowling the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of Elizabeth Bayne the executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to law and together with Matthw Bayne her security entered into an acknowledged bond with condition as the law directs, certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereod in due form. Teste Richard Bernard CWC
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BAYN, WILLIAM, 15 Feb. 1778; 27 Oct. 1778.
Son John land and 1 negro when 21 years of age; use of stock &c for wife Elizabeth and all my children
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1768-1773 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 15 [Mike Marshall]; Page 122.
Matthew Bayne's Will
In the name of God, Amen, the second day of March 1769 I Matthew Bayne of the County of Westmoreland although weak in body yet of sound and perfect mind and memory do constitute make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows.
Imprimis, I leave to my loving wife the use of all my whole estate both real and personal within doors and without, during her remaining a widow or otherwise till her death and after her intermarriage or deceased to be disposed of in the following manner and form.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Matthew Bayne my tract of land that I now live on which I purchased of William Bridges, deceased, and my Negro wench Nann and my Negro boy Jessey.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Caron Bayne all my lands that I purchased of the Pope’s and also a tract of land that I purchased of Nathaniel Butler; except that my daughter Sarah Vigour shall live upon the said tract of land that I purchased of Nathaniel Butler during her widowhood; and also my Negro man Great Dick and my Negro wench Jenny.
Item I give and bequeath to my son William Bayne my tract of land I purchased of John Higdon, my Negro man Little Dick and my Negro boy Jesse.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Richard Bayne, Negro boy Charles during his natural life and after his decease to return to his daughter Mary Bayne.
Item I give and bequeath to my son John Bayne, 30 pounds to be paid him by my executors within nine months after my will is recorded and that my son have no more of my estate besides what I have already given him.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Daniel Bayne, Negro boy Jack during his natural life and after his decease to return to his daughter Anne Bayne.
Item I give and bequeath to my son George Bayne, Negro boy Clark.
Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah Vigour, Negro wench Lucy and her increase during her natural life and after her decease to return to the heirs of William Vigour.
Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Amy Bridges, Negro boy Natt during her natural life and after her life to return to her son Matthew Bridges.
Item I give and devise to my daughter Elizabeth Bayne, Negro boys Toney and Tom.
Item I give and bequeath to my two sons, Matthew Bayne and Caron Bayne in copartnership my still, kettle and worm.
Item my will and desire is that the profits that shall arise from the labour of my slaves after my decease during the time that my wife whall be possessed, shall be soley at her disposal to give to whomsoever she shall think fit.
Item I give and bequeath all the remainder part of my estate not before mentioned to be equally divided between my four children, Matthew Bayne, Caron Bayne, William Bayne and Elizabeth Bayne. And my will and desire is that my daughter Elizabeth Bayne should live and remain in my mansion house as usual till her intermarriage.
Item my will and desire is that if any of the legacies before mentioned in my will should die without an heir then the legacies devised to them should return and be equally divided between my four children, Matthew Bayne, Caron Bayne, William Bayne and Elizabeth Bayne.
I appoint, ordain and constitute my beloved wife Eleanor Bayne, my son Matthew Bayne and my son Caron Bayne to be my executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day month and year first above written.
Signed sealed published in presence of Matthew Bayne
George Payne
William Berkley
Charles Poor (his mark)
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 28th day of May 1771 this will was proved according to law by the oaths of George Payne and Charles Poor witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of Eleanor Bayne, widow and executrix named in the said will who made oath thereto according to law and together with Caron Bayne and Matthew Bayne her securities entered into and acknowledged bond with condition as the law directs, certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, Matthew Bayne and Caron Bayne the other executors named in the said will personally appeared and refused to take upon themselves the burthen of the execution thereof. Teste
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Bayne, Mathew, Senr., 2 Mar. 1769; 17 Oct. 1771. Westmoreland County, Virginia
Wife Elenor;
sons Mathew, Carson, William, Richard and his dau. Mary;
sons John, Daniel and George;
dau. Sarah Vigor and her husband William V.;
dau. Amy Bridges and her son Mathew;
dau. Elizabeth Bayne;
wife estate for life
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Aft 1710 - 1778 (< 66 years)