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1773-1787 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 16 & 17 [Mike Marshall]; Page 199.
Benjamin Weaver's Will
In the Name of God Amen, I Benjamin Weaver of the County of Westmoreland and parish of Cople, planter do make this my last will and testament being sick and weak but of perfect sense and memory.
Item I will and bequeath to my son John Weaver, Negro man Brister, one bay mare, saddle and bridle, the first choice of my beds and furniture.
Item I will and bequeath to my daughter Sukey Weaver, Negro woman Sarah with her increase, also the second choice of my beds and furniture.
Item I will and bequeath to my daughter Sebinah Weaver, Negro boy Osborn and first choice of my cows and calves.
Item I will and bequeath to my son Daniel Weaver, Negro boy Dennis, and one gun.
Item I will and bequeath to my daughter Ailsey Weaver, Negro boy Anton.
Item I will and bequeath to my daughter Fanny Weaver, Negro boy Guy.
The remaining part of my estate that I have not already given it is my will and desire to be equally divided between my six children; John Weaver, Sukey Weaver, Sebinah Weaver, Daniel Weaver, Ailsey Weaver and Fanny Weaver.
Lastly, I do appoint my brother John Weaver and my son John Weaver my executors of this my last will and testament in manner and form. I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal the first day of July 1782.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us Benjamin Weaver
Thomas Rigg
James Briant
Zachary Weaver (his mark)
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 29th day of April 1783 this will was proved according to law by the oath of Thomas Rigg and James Briant to the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of John Weaver one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law and together with Augustine Moxley his security entered into and acknowledged bond with condition as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste Richard Bernard CWC
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Abt 1779 - 