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1750-1770 Northumberland County VA Wills: Lewis & Booker;
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Chilton, Andrew, of Wicoocomoco Parish
W. W. 18 October 1760---W. P. 9 February 1761
To wife Mary Chilton-use of four negroes Samson, Jack, Diner, and Jane, during her natural life.
My cart and oxen not to be moved from my plantation.
To my wife Mary Chilton-her choice of beds and furniture, all the corn, meat, and half the crop of tobacco that is on my plantation, and my riding horse and side saddle.
To Jesse Hopkins commonly called and known by the name of Jesse Chilton-one bed and furniture, the next choice after my wifes.
To son William Chilton-one feather bed and furniture, the third choice.
To daughter Elizabeth Chilton-one bed and furniture, fourth choice.
To Anna Hopkins commonly called and knowned by the name of Anna Chilton-one bed and furniture, fifth choice.
To daughter Waddy-the use of three negroes during her life, that is Peter, Daniel, and Letty, and at her death, negro Peter to go to grandson, John Waddy, negro Daniel to grandson James Waddy, negro Letty to grandaughter Lucy Waddy.
To Jesse Hopkins commonly called Jesse Chilton-land I bought of Lucy Bakerar, to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body, and for want of such heirs to my son. William Chilton. To son William Chilton-plantation whereon I now live to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body, and for want of such heirs to my daughter Elizabeth Chilton.
To son William Chilton-my gun, sword, pistols, and all my wearing cloaths, shoemaker tools, and a share of tobacco and corn.
To Jesse Hopkins commonly called Jesse Chilton-one gun.
My desk and large looking glass shall not be carried out of my house but remain where it is.
Rest of negroes that I have not given, to be equally divided between Jesse Hopkins commonly called Jesse Chilton, Anna Hopkins commonly called Anna Chilton, Mary Hudnall, my son William Chilton, and my daughter Elizabeth Chilton.
Rest of my household furniture and stock to be equally divided between my wife, daughter Waddy, Jesse, Anna, Mary Hudnall, my son William, and my daughter Elizabeth.
Son William Chilton to have his part of my estate at my death.
Daughter Elizabeth shall have her part when she comes to the age of eighteen years or marriage.
Wife Mary Chilton and friend. Elisha Betts executors.
Witness: Richard Porter, Andrew Porter, and Oneseptirus Dameron.
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