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King George County, Virginia Will Book 1752-1780; [Antient Press]
Will of GRACE BERRY. I GRACE BERRY of parish of Hanover in the
county of King George .. give and bequeath to my loving Grandson JOHN THORNLY one negro man to be delivered upon the 25th Day of December next Ensuing .. also one Feather bed & furniture which stands now in my chamber & the Large Bible .. all the rest of my negroes & my personal Estate I bequeath to my loving Son in law JOSEPH STROTHER & Loving Daughter MARGARET STROTHER his wife .. appoint my son in law JOSEPH STROTHER my sole Executor .. this 20th day of January 1755.
Presence of George Smith,
Judith x Johnston
At a court held ., 2nd June 1757 .. will presented into court and
admitted to record.
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Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~karev/deedrec_head.htm
URL title: DEED RECORDS
Note:
King George County Deed Book 2
pp 315-319 Indenture made 26th/27th July 1740 between Alford HEAD of Parish Hamilton County Prince William Planter and Harry TURNER Parish Hanover of King George County.. by deeds of lease & release.. for sum 4000 pounds of crop tobacco sold 100 acres in Hanover Parish adjoining land of William Peck, Robert HARRISON, Grace BERRY, Richard GREEN, William Duff and corners in the Land whereon William Jameson now Dwells belonging to Thomas TURNER which said land was formerly purchased of Robert Peck by William HEAD the Elder & on his Decease the land descended to William Head the Younger who was Heir at Law and Eldest Son of the said William Head the Elder & on the Decease of the said William Head the Younger the same became vested in Alford Head party to these Presents who was the Eldest Son & Heir at Law to William Head the Younger...
Presence Henry Churchman, Thomas TURNER Junr., Willm. MARSHALL ..... Alford x Head
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Stafford County, Virginia Will Book M page 287
In the name of God Amen the 27th day of March 1740 I Anne Marshall being sick but in perfect memory do make this my last will and testament.
First I commend my soul to God and my body I comit to the Earth
Such goods chattels and debts I do dispose of in manner following Viz
Imprimis I give unto Elizabeth Reddish my trunk and all wearing cloaths therein contain'd.
Item I give unto John Gordon I cow and calf and 1 Ewe.
Item I give unto my loving grandson John Buckner a negro woman named Nan together with all the rest of my personal estate and I hereby appoint my loving grandson John Buckner full and sole Executor of this my last will and testament.
Presence Patrick Brown Anne x Marshall
Grace {G} Berry
At a Court held for Stafford County Apl 8th 1740 Will presented into court being approved, admitted to record, Certificate granted for obtaining Probate
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1743-1752 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 326
To all Men .. Greetings Know Ye that I GRACE BERRY of Hannover Parish King George County for love & affection I bear my Grand Daughter MARY WREN late MARY STROTHER and now wife of WILLIAM WREN of Parish & County aforesaid .. give .. one young Negro Wench named Pegg .. with future increase .. 30th November 1749.
Presence Jos: Strother, Grace x Berry
Robert Strother, James x Stigler
At a court held 5th January 1749 .. Deed of Gift recorded.
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1743-1752 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 335
Deed of Gift from GRACE BERRY to grandson NICHOLAS STROTHER May 4, 1750 (negro woman called Sarah and one negro boy called toney)
its entirety on the next page (108).
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1743-1753 King George County Deed Book 3 (Antient Press): Page 392
Indenture made 1st March 1750 between BENJAMIN STROTHER SENR. Hannover Parish King George County Gent. and BENJAMIN STROTHER JUNR. in Brunswick Parish King George County Planter .. for love and affection he beareth to his Son Benjamin Strother Junr. hath given 150 acres binding upon GRACE BERRY, WILLIAM HARRISON, WILLIAM RANKINS and JUDITH JOHNSON, it being the Plantation William Harrison now holds for said Benjamin Strother Senr. which was formerly purchased of CHRISTO. STROTHER
Presence Robert Walker, Benja. Strother
Wm. Wren, W. Hore
At a court held 1st March 1750 .. Deed of Gift recorded.
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Bef 1673 - 1757 (> 84 years)