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1773-1787 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 16 & 17 [Mike Marshall]; Page 307.
Richard Hipkin's Will
In the Name of God Amen, I Richard Hipkins of the County of Westmoreland and Parish of Washington do make constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit;
Imprimis, I desire my estate to be appraised and inventories and a return thereof made to court as soon as may be after my decease, and that all my just debts be paid by and with the debts due to me, together with the crop of tobacco now in the house, and if not sufficient, the balance to be paid out of the sales of my personal estate.
Secondly, I lend unto my dear wife, one third part of my estate both real and personal including in her part my chariot and four horses thereto belonging which third part after her decease is to return back to my esate and be disposed of as hereafter directed.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Spotswood Hipkins upon his arrival to the age of 21 years or marries, the land and plantation where I now live, subject to my wife’s dower therein, also the profits arising therefrom which said profits to be applied to his education, support and maintenance after my death. But if he should die the said land to my son Thomas Hipkins.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my son William Augustus Hipkins upon his arrival to 21 years or marries, the land and plantation at the head of Pope’s Creek, known by the name of “Ruins”, it being the land I purchased to Tapscott and wife, subject to my wifes dower, also the profits arising therefrom, to be applied to his education, support and maintenance after my death. But if he should die the said land to my son Thomas Hipkins.
Fifthly, It is my will and desire that after dower is allotted my wife from and out of my negroes, that my executors make choice from amongst the remainder thereof, of four negro girls about the age of 16 years (with their increase) and allot two of them to my daughter Mary Hipkins and the other two to my daughter Elizabeth Hipkins.
Sixthly, It is also my will that the negroes which remain after the allotment of dower therein to my wife, and those given to my daughters Mary Hipkins and Elizabeth Hipkins be equally divided between my three sons, Robert Spotswood Hipkins, William Augustus Hipkins and Thomas Hipkins when they arrive to 21 years or marries.
Seventhly, It is my will and desire that after the death of my wife the dower slaves with their increase be equally divided amongst my three sons Robert Spotswood Hipkins, William Augustus Hipkins and Thomas Hipkins or the survivors thereof.
Eighthly, it is my will that the money arising from the sale of my personal estate, after the allotment of dower, shall remain after compleating the payment of my just debts, shall go in the following manner: 75 pounds to my son William Augustus Hipkins to be laid out by my executor in building houses upon the land given to him or purchasing stock for the same; and the residue I give to my son Thomas Hopkins.
Ninthly, it is my will and desire that my wife have the entire management and direction of my son Thomas Hipkins during his minority and do appoint her guardian until he reaches 21 years.
Tenthly, It is my will that the four looking glasses in the parlor and dining room together with my clock remain unsold which I give to my son Robert Spotswood Hipkins.
Eleventh, It is my will with respect to my three daughters they being amply provided for by means of inheritance from their mother and legacies from their grandmother in money and lands which lands with their consent I sold to Mr. John Brook of Essex [County] and for which I have his bond for 1,3066 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence which said bond I leave to them in payment for their respective parts, to be devised according to their consent heretofore and their just proportions as follows, to wit;
To Mary Hipkins, for her 52 acres, 346 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
To Elizabeth Hipkins, for her 52 acres, 346 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
To Charlotte Hipkins, for her 168 acres, 666 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
Twelveth, I give to my daughter Charlotte Hipkins, 5 shillings specie in lieu of and demands against my estate.
Lastly, I constitue and appoint my friend Majr. Thomas Sthreshly, executor of this my will and guardian to my sons Robert Spotswood Hipkins, William Augustine Hipkins and my daughter Elizabeth Hipkins for and during their minority. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of March 1785.
Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of
Daniel McCarty Richard Hipkins
Alexander Somervail [Somervell]
Thomas Turner
William Augustine Washington
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 25th day of April 1786, this last will and testament being presented into court by Thomas Sthreshly the executor therein named who made oath thereto as the law directs and the same being also proved by the oath of Daniel McCarty, Thomas Turner and William Augustine Washington three of the witnesses, thereto is admitted to record and on the motion of the said Thomas Sthreshly and his performing what the law in such cases requires, a certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste Richard Parker, CWC
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
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