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1758-1762 Record Book #5; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 388
Coane, John, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 10 March 1761---W. P. 13 April 1761
To wife-my plantation whereon I now live as far as the spring branch and all of this side extending to the main road, negro man Jack, negro wench Chloe during her life, four or my oest cows, five of the best ewes, one of the best hogs, four young barrows, one breeding sow, two beds and furniture standing in the house, one third of the brandy made, two casks cyder, six chairs, one dozen pewter plates, three dishes and three basons, one table, three potts, two chest, one skillet and spice morter during her life.
To daughter Mary Coppedge-negro boy George, to her and her lawfully begotten heirs, if none to son James, and his lawfully begotten heirs, and if none to son John.
To son James-two negroes Hannah, and her daughter Lacey.
To daughter Sarah Fluker-the negro boy Abram that she is now possessed with, and all the other part I've already given her being her full share of my estate. If she should die before her husband, her children shall have the value of the said negro divided amongst them, reserving the use of said negro to her husband during his life.
Plantation after death of my wife to my son John and his heirs, also negro girl Sarah, one oval table, and Chloe, after death of wife.
To daughter Eleshe Nichols-negro man Jack, after death of wife. What I have given my wife and what I have not disposed of, to be equally divided between my three children John, James, and Mary.
Corn and meat not to be sold, but to remain for use of my wife and son John.
Friend Charles James, and son John Coane, executors.
Witness: John Heath, Ann Morris, and Morris Garlington.
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1766-1770 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book #7; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 476
Coppedge, Jesse, of Wico. Parish
W. W. 3 March 1768---W. P. 12 March 1770
Wife Mary-should have the whole and sole use of all my lands during her single life for her support and to raise my child on, and if she should marry to have her dower.
Wife to have one half of my negro man George during her natural life, and the other half to be for bringing up and educating my son 'till he arrives to age.
My son that has been lately born, and is to be named Jesse- all my lands, and negro fellow George.
Rest of estate to be equally divided between my wife and my son Jesse.
Friends William Barrett, William Crugel, and wife Mary, executors.
Witness: William Parrott and Chas. Copedge.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Bef 1744 - Aft 1770 (> 28 years)