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Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 264, Samuel Meredith, Type: Will, Date: 01-Oct-1875
Will Samuel Meredith have marriage contract with wife Mary L. Meredith dated 1 Oct 1875 and recorded clerks office where I gave her part of land I reside called Bloomingdale, now in addition to that 150 acres I give the balance of that tract. All furniture except what son Walter used goes to daughter Ellen Meredith, desk to dau. C. Q. Meredith, also some to son L. E. Meredith ........ children to wit, . W. Meredith, Sally A. Pendleton, . R. Meredith, L. E. Meredith, Walter Meredith, V. M. Alfred, Ellen Meredith and C. Q. Meredith.
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 292, Thomas R. Dunn, Type: Will, Date: 08-Oct-1888
Written Aug 30, 1888; Recorded 8 Oct 1888 County of Louisa ... sell the Saw Mill Tract.... I give to my first five children, Melville, Thomas, Luther, and Bennett [Robert dec’d] .... lend to my wife Emily E. Dunn, the whole of my estate, to remain in her possession until Frank and Addie become of age and when Addie becomes twenty one they may divide in three equal parts, and the third portion allotted to my wife to be hers as long as she remains my widow. I would desire that a portion of the stock be sold as there is too much for the plantation. And last I appoint my son Dr. Thomas M. Dunn and Charles Danne Jr. executors. Witness P. P. May, J. W. McGehee
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 318, Elizabeth A. Trice, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 346, Sallie A. Pendleton, Type: Will, Date: 18-Jan-1890
Will of Sallie A. Pendleton, $400 in City of Richmond bonds to be kept for 20 years after my death as a charity fund. the interest to be given to the poor and needy. at the end of 20 years to be sold and half given to the poor and needy. the other $200 half to be given equally to grandchildren as a little remembrance of me. wish my daughter to manage fund with no security. to son in law Eugene $200 to Mary E. Alfred my neckchain and locket, my large oil painting to Gilboa Church, balance of estate to my precious daughter as long as she lives and then to my grandchildren. 30 Jan 1889. Sallie A. Pendleton Rec. 18 Jan 1890 produced by Bettie B. Pendleton the exix named in the will. Dr. p B. Pendleton and Dr. Eugene Pendleton swore to the handwriting and signature. Said Bettie B. Pendleton being a married woman and barred by the statue from acting as exix removed in favor of her husband Eugene Pendleton who qualified with Betty as his sec. in bond of $4,000. Inventory of estate of Sallie A. Pendleton Richmond City Bonds $1,700; notes from W. A. Wyatt $600; 2 bonds from Dr. M. Pendleton estate $419.21; 2 small mules $80; 1 Buggy $50; 1 silver table spoon, 1 doz. teaspoons, 1 doz. forks, casters and pitcher $100. $2,949.21; household furniture $170; total $3,119.21.
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 359, Henry G. Goodman, Type: , Date: 18-Feb-1890
March Term 1889 William McComb, Charles Vest, Frank West, Jr., Geo. H. Branham and Jno R. Quarles or any 3 of them to appraise the goods and chattels of Henry G. Goodman, Dec'd. Appraisal made 23 May 1889, value $160. Rec. 18 Feb 1890.
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 365, Susan H. Butler, Type: Will, Date: 14-Apr-1890
Will of Susan H. Butler - to the children of my son Stephen W. Butler (those already born and any that may be born) tract on which I now reside on condition my son Stephen W. shall have a permable (sic) home thereon during his life and he may sell it if that is in the best interest of his children. My son Charles shall remain with my son Stephen William. To son Stephen William all my stock and cattle, etc. To children of my son Andrew J. Butler tract on which son Andrew now resides on same conditions as above. Give entire household furniture to children equally 27 Sep 1886 Sig. Susan H. (x) Butler. wit A. G. Perkins, Daniel H. Perkins. Recorded 14 Apr 1890.
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 383, John Hunter, Type: Will, Date: 16-Aug-1890
Will of John Hunter of Louisa co. have advanced to son in law Charles Quarles and Ellen V. his wife $13,158, to son in law Robert M. Kent and Sarah G. his wife $11,047, to son in law Edward H. Lane and Mary L. his wife $4,000 to late son in law Henry Chiles an Isabella p his wife $7,000 to late son in law David H. Pendleton and Julianna his wife $6,000 to son John Hunter, Jr. $15,000. Exor is not to take these advancements into account. To son in law Henry H. Chandler and daughter Isabella p Chiles equally the tract of land in Louisa adj. the Poor house tract conveyed to my by Alexander Levy. To daughter Ellen V. Quarles $1,842 on transfer of bonds held by me payable to the City of Richmond then to her children. Children of deceased daughter Sarah M. Kent living at the time of my death $4,000 in bonds held by city of Richmond . to my daughter Mary L. Lane $13,000 bonds. Grandson John Hunter Pendleton $5,000 bonds, to daughter Julianna now the wife of Dr. Joseph Norris $2,000. to daughter Alice M. chandler $6,400 bonds, daughter Isabella p Chiles $2,400. Daughter Isabella p Chiles land called Nunns adjoining land of John W. Nunn 424 4/6 acres, Daughter Alice M. Chandler land on which I reside made up of a tract conveyed to me by Daniel Ellis and wife, John M. Price of the Hart tract, John O. Cammack, George W. Trice and wife, William W. Wood, Nathaniel Wood and wife. Also all household goods, All crops, plantation tools, etc. belong to Henry H. Chandler. then to her children all remaining real estate not divided to be sold. Any mining drilling or sinking of shafts that would enhance value of land to be done at the expense of my estate. Balance of property to be sold and divided into 6 equal parts to go to Ellen V. Quarles, Isabella p Chiles, Julianna Norris, Alice M. Chandler, John M. Hunter, Jr. and children of deceased daughter Sarah G. Kent. Calls for inventory of his land but no appraisement, son John Hunter, Jr. and son in law Robert M. Kent exors without security. 25 Sep 1886 Sig. John Hunter. Wit. Hugh M. Cullin, James M. bickers, Samuel H. Parsons, Jesse J. Procter. Recorded 16 Aug 1890 by Jesse J. Porter Clerk.
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 471, Elias T. Harris, Type: Will, Date: 10-Oct-1892
Will Elias T. Harris to beloved wife Sarah E. Harris whole estate and she to dispose of it amongst my children and to be exor. 3 June 1874. [Sig.] Elias T. Harris. wit. Jos. K. Pendleton, Jno. J. Mills. Rec. 10 Oct. 1892, wife Sarah E. qualified.
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 502, Massis Gooch, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 531, A. S. Hughson, Type: Will, Date: 12-Mar-1894
Written 27 Mar 1893, Recorded 12 Mar 1894 To Edgar Morris and Louis Desper all my land at Bird Mill; what came to me from my sisters estate at the same place; to William Quarles a home for the balance of his life; To my niece Lalia F. Ware, the home place where I reside. Witnessed by J. W. Elam? M.D., Kate V. Ware
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 559, Angelina Hughson, Type: Appt, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 589, Samuel Groom, Type: Appt, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 19, Page: 590, Samuel Groom, Type: a/c sales, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 32, Margaret Goodman, Type: Will, Date: 11-Jun-1897
Will Margaret Goodman, debts to be paid, indebted to some of my children. to dau. Annie O. Goodman now Annie O. Aull wife of William Aull? of Lexington, Missouri 1/5 part, son Charles L. Goodman 1/5 part, daughter Mary H. Goodman 1/5 part, daughter Ellen R. Goodman is dec'd at time of her death Ellen R. Jackson wife of Henry Jackson of Keswick, Va. had 1 child now living named Harry Jackson 1/5 par. Remainder to Harry Jackson son of my daughter Ellen R. Jackson. 20 May 1887. Rec. 11 Jun 1897.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 191, Leighton T. Nuckolls, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 199, James E. Smith, Type: Will, Date:
Codicil to Will of James E. Smith I have advanced to son Y.(?) B. Smith which I demand be taken out of my estate. Require $500 taken out of son E. M. Smith's interest in my estate. Sig. James E. Smith.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 238, Benjamin King, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 238, Richard Diggs, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 258, Mary S. Gooch, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 303, David King, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 318, William Gooch, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 334, Michael Wilbert, Type: Sett, Date: 01-Jun-1905
Appraisement, sale and settlement of estate of Michael Wilbert June term 1905.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 339, Willimand Wilbert, Type: Will, Date: 19-Jun-1903
Will of Willimand Wilbert- Knowing that I cannot live long and being in sound mind, I make this my last will. I wish all of my part of the estate of my late husband with all of my earthly possessions to be given to Charles W. Wilbert as I think he is entitled to same for services and pecuniary aid as rendered us. 19 Jun 1903 Sig. Willimond Wilbert. wit. B. C. Goodwin, Mary A. Sharp and ?. Recorded Louisa County, Va., 13 Jul 1903.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 376, Caroline F. Nuckolls, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 471, Mary E. Duke, Type: Will, Date: 09-Jul-1906
Will Mary E. Duke 8 May 1904 everything in my house to Alberta N. Duke, all my land, the 1/2 of the Sharp land joining Miss Mary Woldride and the Gordan lanD1/2 of that and 100 ackers of the Couch tract. She to take Frederica Miller and take care of her as her mother. Rec. 9 Jul 1906.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 471, Mary E. Duke, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 521, William S. Danne, Type: Will, Date: 01-Feb-1908
Written 30 Oct 1906, recorded 1 Feb 1908: Father Charles Danne
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 526, Mrs. Sallie L. Goodman, Type: Sett, Date: 07-May-1908
Estate Mrs. Sallie L. Goodman, dec'd. in account with Mr. Harry G. Goodman admr. value $4,682. 7 May 1908.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 559, William Samuel Hughson, Type: Will, Date: 10-May-1909
Written 26 Jul 1904, Recorded 10 May 1909 Wife Bettie E. Hughson, daughter Laura J. Melton, grandson Overton Thomas in trust of W. J. Melton (when he turns 21); Executor W. J. Melton.
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 594, Sarah Cosby, Type: Appr., Date: 10-May-1909
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 20, Page: 604, Elizabeth A. Buck, Type: Will, Date: 09-May-1910
Will Elizabeth A. Buck - to my son, James, 10 acres land, it being land upon which he now resides and to which I had intended to make him a deed before this. To my daughters, Mrs. Kate Jenne and Miss Sally Buck, the residue of my lands. Sally's is only a lifetime interest but never to be divested of a home. Appoint daughter, Kate Jenne, executrix. 30 Oct 1908. Sig. Elizabeth A. Buck (x). wit. A. O. Wood, J. O. M0rris. Recorded May 9, 1910.
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 26, William Dettor, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 44, Bettie E. Hughson, Type: Will, Date: 07-Aug-1911
Written 26 Jul 1904, Recorded 7 Aug 1911 Husband W[illiam]. S[amuel]. Hughson, grandson Overton Thomas; son-in-law W. J. Melton.
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 48, D. A. Dunkum, Type: Appr., Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 118, W. M. Diggs, Type: , Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 125, Mary Biggers, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 196, Jas. M. Nuckolls, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 199, D. A. Trice, Type: Appt, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 247, Fannie Trice, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 275, Susan Ellen Meredith, Type: Will, Date: 02-Apr-1817
Will Susan Ellen Meredith to V. M. Alfred $1,000; to Mary Weaver $1,000 for kindness. to L. E. Meredith and wife $50 each. To C. Q. Meredith and wife $50 each. To John W. Meredith and wife $20 each, To Eugene Pendleton $50 for kindness to me in sickness. To Wm. B. Meredith and Sammie Pugh $20 each for kindness, to Mrs. Jim Rhodes of Dayton Va. $10 for kindness to my sister. to V. M. Alfred all furniture in my house . Balance of money divided between V. M. Alfred, Mary Weaver, Meredith Weaver, L. E. Meredith, C. Q. Meredith, John W. Meredith, Bettie B. Pendleton and the seven children of James T. Meredith deceased, being their father's part. to Mary Weaver my house in Lynchburg and at her death to Meredith Weaver. My house in Richmond on Ross Street and house in Louisa to be sold and money divided amongst V. M. Alfred, Mary Weaver, Meredith Weaver, John W. Meredith, L. E. Meredith, C. Q. Meredith, Bettie B. Pendleton and the 7 children of James T. Meredith deceased, they receiving one part divided 7 ways. There will be no fussing and if any of my kins go to the law they are to have anything. L. E. and C. Q. Meredith, and Eugene Pendleton exors. 2 Apr 1917. Susan Ellen Meredith. I have left V. M. Alfred more than my other kin because my father left her not of the Leigh Street house and none of Bloomingdale. I have $3,500 in the banks in Richmond and Lynchburg. W. S. Weaver and F. W. Sims proved the handwriting. Dr. Eugene Pendleton, C. Q. Meredith, and L. E. Meredith bond of $3,017. Rec. 2 Apr 1817.
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 279, A. J. Groom, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 323, Annie M. Mills, Type: Will, Date: 23-Jun-1919
Will of Annie M. Mills debts to be paid. 3 daughters Etha V. Mills, Mary M. Mills, Sara K. Mills land west of county road as long as they remain single. Following children to be charged with advances made by me but no interest to be charged. Advanced to Wade H. Mills $1,000, Leckie L. Mills $500 and Annie Olla Mills $200. Remainder of estate to be equally divided amongst all children. Appoint Etha V. Mills and Dr. H. F. Harris exors. 20 Jan. 1916. Sig. Annie M. Mills. wit. A. M. Wash, R. W. Wash, Rec. 23 June 1919. Dr. H. F. Harris renounced right to qualify and heirs request H. Hiter Harris. Etha V. Mills is in Africa [missionary
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 362, Charles M. Mills, Type: Will, Date: 29-May-1900
Will of Charles M. Mills have given to my sons W. A. [William A.] and J. F. [James Franklin] 50 acres on Yanceyville Road, have given to my son E. L. Mills 34 acres east of my dwelling house. wish sons E. L. and W. A. Mills to continue at home and work the farm and support their single sisters as long as their mother lives. Daughters A. G. and L. M. Mills and son R. A. Mills to have the dwelling house, out buildings and their share of lands around the buildings. Rest of estate equally divided amongst living children except W. D. Mills who shall receive $100 as his full share. Appoint sons W. A. and Robert A. Mills my exors. 17 Jan. 1917. Recorded 29 May 1900 at Louisa.
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 380, Di?sey Trice, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 406, Bettie A. Duke, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 452, Pra A. Alpfmith (?) Duke, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 21, Page: 466, James B. Cosby, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 6, Patrick Nelson, Type: Will, Date: 06-Jun-1922
Will Patrick Nelson of Louisa to niece Bertha King all property in fee simple including 20 acres I bought of James F. Moss and Clayton B. Moss. Niece to be exix. 6 Jan 1922. wit. John Q. Rhodes, Jr. Rec. 6 Jun 1922.
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 7, Henry W. King, Type: Appt, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 20, Vlardenia H. Nuckolls, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 23, C. G. Tisdale, Type: Appt, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 55, Harriet Gooch, Type: List, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 62, Thomas R. Hughson, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 191, Eugene Pendleton, Type: Will, Date: 18-Sep-1926
Will of Eugene Pendleton, beloved wife Bettie B. Pendleton use of whole estate for her entire life. At her death to be equally divided between my 2 sons and my daughter Eugene B. Pendleton, Lewis S. Pendleton, and Ann M. Pendleton. Advisable to sell Cuckoo Place on which I now reside because of the expense of the up keep. Wish to be buried at Gilboa church in section adjoining Capt. Wm. p Pendleton. Wife Bettie B. Pendleton exix. and son Eugene B. and Lewis S. Pendleton. (no witnesses) 15 Mar 1821. Recorded 18 Sep 1926. L. N. Foster and Jos. L. Wills swore to handwriting and signature. Eugene Pendleton qualified as exor.
Cty. Lou, Book: 22, Page: 196, C. L. Tisdale, Type: , Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 23, Page: 103, W. R. Hughson, Type: Heirs, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 23, Page: 254, Josephine Gooch, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Alb, Book: 23, Page: 257, John Dunkum, Type: , Date: 01-Jan-1857
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 23, Page: 294, James O. Cosby, Sr., Type: List, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
Cty. Lou, Book: 23, Page: 384, Jas. W. Nuckolls, Type: Will, Date:
[No abstract was made.]
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