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Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 250, Judith Robertson, Type:  , Date: 14-Mar-1831
Sale of Judith Robertson, dec'd. Rec. 14 Mar 1831 purchasers Claibourne Graves, Richard McGehee, Lewis Hasten, Zenith Robertson, Edward Robertson, James O. Baker, Richard Robertson, Mordicai Collins, Mordicai Robertson, Thos. Woolfolk, Wm. Tyman, John Graves $397.11 cash paid Dr. John A. Smith, 2 gal. whiskey for sale provided by G. Atkins, paid Capt. Thos. Jones for auctioneering.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 272, Henry Pendleton, Type: Sett, Date:  
Estate of Henry Pendleton with Edmund Pendleton .... to Edmund Pendleton as a legatee, pd Philip B. Winston as guardian for Samuella Pendleton, pd. Philip B. Winston in his own right ... pd Thomas M. Pendleton, pd Joseph W. Pendleton trustee for M. Barrett ... pd Jos. W. Pendleton agent for M. T. Pendleton, pd Jos. W. Pendleton guardian of W. J. Pendleton... pd. J. B. Pendleton, pd J. Vowles, pd Francis Johnson, pd W. B. Gibson for bricking in grave yard.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 273, David Gillaspie, Type: Sett, Date: 11-Jul-1831
settlement of executorship of Nelson Gillespie (S ) on estate of David Gillaspie, Dec'd., said Nelson has received $203.09 and has paid away the same for which we allow said Nelson 5% or a commission of $10.15 on the whole. 17 Apr 1831. Sig. Jasper Grinstead, James D. Roberts, William Wood and Peter M. Daniel. Rec. 11 Jul 1831

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 275, Susan Smith, Type: Will, Date: 11-Jul-1831
Will Susan Smith- sister Mary Walton wife of John Walton, Frankey Waldrop wife of Thomas Waldrop, William F. Toler and his daughter Martha S. Toler, father William Smith. 2 Mar 1829 recorded 11 Jul 1831

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 303, Gilbert Gibson, Type:  , Date: 14-Nov-1831
Dower land to Mildred Gibson widow and relict of Gilbert Gibson, dec'd. 20 acres on west side Lickinghole Creek including mansion house plus 17 acres adj. Dickinson Wash being part of 1371/2 acres Gilbert died seized. 14 Nov 1831.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 382, William Mills Sr., Type: Sett, Date: 09-Apr-1832
Sale of personal estate of William Mills Sr. 3 & 5 Jan 1822 buyers William Mills, Jr., Thomas Smith, Wyatt Levy, Nathaniel Dickenson, John L. Netherland, Thomas Duke, Richard Wyatt Jonathan Dickenson, William Durvin, Martin B. Sharp. Rec. 9 Apr 1832.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 395, Benjamin Sims, Type: Will, Date: 11-Apr-1831
Will Benjamin Sims of Louisa to son Garland Sims tract of land on Hensons Creek for $500 which I have already given son John Sims. Two sons John and Garland to be exors. 11 Apr 1831. Sig. Benjamin Sims. Wit. Thomas M. Pendleton, John Richrdson, Joseph Fox, Caleb Burnley, Samuel Burnley.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 417, Thomas Whitlock, Type: Sett, Date: 09-Jul-1832
Thomas Whitlock to beloved wife Patsy Whitlock all estate real and personal during her life except 2 horses I wish sold. At death of wife estate to heirs of daughter Milly Bond. At death of wife to Nathan Whitlock son of my son William Whitlock, dec'd. his proportions. At death of wife the balance of my children or their heirs to wit: Batholemey H. Whitlock, Thos. Whitlock, Jesse C. Whitlock, James G. Whitlock, Polly W. Smith, Marina E. Whitlock, Martha D. Whitlock, and John J. Whitlock, William W. Beadles to be exor. 25 May 1832. Sig. Thomas (x) Whitlock. wit. William B. Beadles, John Massie, Jr., Nicholas Whitlock. Rec. 9 Jul 1832.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 467, William Cole, Type: Sett, Date: 05-Oct-1832
Inventory of estate of William Dec'd. 5 Oct 1832 by David Tender, John Emerson, George Sizer. Negroes Harry, Kinah Major, Sims, Benjamin Permealy, Mary, Moses, Isaac, Fountain.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 472, Benjamin Hopkins, Type: Sett, Date: 02-Oct-1832
Account of estate of Benjamin Hopkins, 2 Oct 1832; slaves Anthony, Isaac, Davy, Will, Josuaway, Lewis, Linday, Darker and 2 children, Linthy. $3,048.91 1/2 by John D. Watkins, John H. Wheeler, John Anderson.

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 476, Francis Trice, Type: Sett., Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 8, Page: 489, Thomas Diggs, Type: Appt, Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 1, Sarah Grubbs, Type: Sett, Date: 11-Feb-1833
Sarah Grubbs estate in account with David R. Jones exor. rec. 11 Feb 1833.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 2, Pennsh_y Gooch, Type: Appt, Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 11, Jaureoregim D. Smith, Type:  , Date: 14-Jan-1833
court order to divide slaves of Jaureoregim D. Smith, dec'd. To widow slaves Winston, Deka, Mahala and Lucretia; 3 legatees - Edwin L. Smith, James D. Smith, Nathan W. Smith.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 40, Horsley Goodman, Type: Will, Date: 05-Mar-1827
Will Horsley Goodman to wife land and all estate real and personal, if one or more daughters marry then to them the same as to daughter Ann Burnley dec'd. To daughters Lucy, Eliza and Susannah and 2 grandchildren, children of my daughter Ann Burnley and James G. Burnley all land loaned wife To my 4 sons William, David R., Nathan R. and Hoslety Goodman. Son in law Seth Burnley and son David R. Goodman exor. 4 Apr 1826. wit. Charles Brown. Ro. Rodes, Geo. B. Twyman Rec. 5 Mar 1827.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 62, William T. Goodwin, Type: Will, Date: 11-Nov-1833
Will of William T. Goodwin land I live on reverts to my father together with slaves, Michel, David, Nancy. To my mother silver watch, to my son gold chain and buttons to my son (sic) Edmund Pendleton property that came by his mother. To my brother James pistols, to my brother Charles Quarles my gun, to my brother John $30, to my sister Frances $30, to sister Ann $15, to sister Mildred $10, to Ellie $10, to poor William W. Harris $100 in order that his family my live more comfortable. 13 Sep 1832. Recorded 11 Nov 1833.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 79, Shirley Tisdale, Type: Sett., Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 79, Shirley Tisdale, Type: Sett, Date: 30-Sep-1833
Estate of Shirley Tisdale dec'd. in account with Colin Johnson Admor. de bonis non 1827 cash paid Hughson.... 1829 per judgment Allen vs. Tisdale's admors.. 1833 to William Hughson his share ST estate $23.60. to Parks Parrish & wife " "". to William Tisdale " ". to Geo. Tisdale " "". to Tarleton Tisdale "". to James Crawford for Jno. Chewining " ". to Henry Tisdale " ". to the children of Terrell Tisdale " ". to Joseph Tisdale " ". Balance due Shirley Tisdales estate $236. Recorded 31 Sep 1833

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 109, Ralph Quarles, Type: Will, Date: 10-Mar-1834
Will Ralph Quarles debts to be paid. To Gideon Langston, Charles Langston and John Langston the 3 youngest children of Lucy a woman I have emancipated 1 Apr 1806 all my lands lying on Hickory Creek with stock, etc. on that land to be equally divided among them or land can be sold if they wish to buy elsewhere. Also to them all money I have at my death and money that is to come to me. to nephew Ralph Quarles slaves and all interest I have in estate of my dec'd. father William Quarles which he lent to his widow Mrs. Frances Quarles during his life. To nephew David Thomson tract on Gold Mine Creek adjoining David's land, my land and Lewis Landrum. to nephew John Quarles 2 slaves. Manumit some slaves. to brother Roger Quarles residue of estate. Mr. Nathaniel Mills and William D. Gooch, nephew David Thomson and John Quarles exor. 18 Oct 1833. Wit. Robert Bibb, Thomas Ogg, Benjamin Ogg. Rec. 10 Mar 1834.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 112, William Smith, Type: Will, Date: 10-Mar-1834
Will William Smith, son John P. Smith, grandson Francis Waddy, Grandson William Beard, son Thomas, dau. Callis grandchildren children of my daughter Elizabeth Waddy except Catherine Duval, Thomas Waddy and Anthony Waddy, Son Francis Smith, dau Susan Tarbet and Mr. Nathaniel Tarbet, Son Thomas Smith, Ballard Smith and Nathaniel Tarbet to be exors 20 Mar 1833 Codicil tract I bought in Greenville Augusta Co. To son Ballard Smith. Rec. 10 Mar 1834.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 119, Henry Mallory, Type: Sale, Date: 05-Oct-1826
Sale of property of Henry Mallory 5 Oct 1826 in account with John B. Perkins.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 132, Bickerton Winston, Type: Will, Date: 13-Apr-1830
recorded 14 Jul 1834; wife Mary; son Bickerton T. - watch; John H. - old silver spoons, cherry table; Philip B. - desk, bookcase, small gun; daughter Ann L. - two tea cadders, silver sugar tongs, one set of old drawers; little son Oliver P. - old staunton gun; son William L/T? - eigh volumes of the Spectator, glass server; dau. Martha Johnson - picture of myself and first wife, all pictures in my drawing table; to my three youngest children Betsy, Mary Bickerton, Oliver Henry, all the rest. Son Bickerton to be executor. Amended 1833 :The three youngest children by present wife"

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 146, William Cole, Type: Acct, Date: 25-Oct-1832
Account of sale of William Cole, Dec'd. 25 Oct 1832...buyers, Go. O. McGehee, William Talley, John Cole, Richard Cole, William B. Cole, William Fortson, Wesley Cole, Overton Talley, John Talley, Anderson Talley. Personal property 3511.72 1/2. sales land to L. Ballard 230.04 1/2. Accounty sale of William Cole 25 1832 by Richard Cole adm. of decent. $3,741.76 3/4.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 152, William Cole, Type: Sett, Date:  
Estate of William Cole, Dec;d. in account with Richard Cole 1833. paid to William B. and Samuel Cole, George Talley, William Fortsom, William Talley, William Hollins, Matilda Arnett, children of Samuel Thompson, Children of Armistead Cole, Jesse O. Whitlock, children of Overton Gooch Cornelius, Matilda, Rosella, William and Sarah Gooch. children

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 155, Nancy Sims, Type: Will, Date: 13-Oct-1834
Will Nancy Sims to brother Munroe Sims $100 by sister Katharine Sims. to Aunt Francis Young $10., to Emily M. Crank, to sister Katharine Sims; niece Susan Ann Sims, brother Merewether S. Sims, sister Lucy B. Sims, sister Embeline B. Sims, cousin Garland Sims, Residue of estate to be divided amongst sister Sally Crank's daughter Emily M. Crank, brother Chapman Sim's three children William, Susan A. and George A., brother Merewether S. Sims and sisters Katharine, Lucy B. and Embeline B. Sims. Cousin Hezekiah Sims exor. 4 Dec 1833.Sign Nancy Sims (x). wit. Thomas M. Pendleton, Jobez Massie, Thomas Waldrop. Rec. 13 Oct 1834.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 157, George Talley, Type: Sett, Date:  
Estate of George Talley in acct. with Robt. T. Gooch admr.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 196, Anthony Winston, Type: Will, Date: 02-Aug-1832
Recorded 8 Dec 1834; son John T. Winston of Kentucky; daughter Martha A. Winston; sons Overton, Caswell, Chisel[?], Joseph; daughters Martha, Betsey …. Six children (Betsey, Overton, Caswell, Chissel, Martha, Joseph)

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 203, John S. Casedy, Type: Will, Date: 09-Feb-1835
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 203, Benjamin Bibb, Type: Will, Date: 09-Feb-1835
Written 23 Mar 1820, Recorded 9 Feb 1835 Louisa County; Wife Agnes Bibb; "young children" Sons John, Richard, Benjamin; grandson James Wood; daughter Polly Bibb, Patsey Bibb, Betsey Bibb, Jane Bibb. Executors are Agness Bibb, John and Richard Bibb, John Ellis. Witness Jno Graves, Richard McGehee, Zenity Robinson, Henry Bibb

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 210, Capt. Ralph Quarles, Type: Acct, Date: 09-Feb-1835
Account of sale of Capt. Ralph Quarles dec'd. 20 Nov 1834 buyers Mark Landrum, Leroy Chandler, Wm. Poindexter, Thomas Barrett, Thomas Ogg, Benj. Ogg, Robt. Bibb, Jno. R. Quarles, Martin Baker, Mordacai Knighton, David Thomson, Ralph Dickinson, John Ellis, Joseph Powell, Charles Poindexter, Richard Kennon, Simecon Melton, Edith Poindexter, Gideon Langston .... $1,378.55 Rec. 9 Feb 1835.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 214, Benjamin Hopkins, Type: Sett, Date: 01-Feb-1835
Estate of Benjamin Hopkins in account with Charles B. Hopkins. Rec. Feb 1835 gives no legatees names.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 216, Anna Nuckolls, Type: Appt., Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 218, Joel May, Type: Inv, Date: 13-Oct-1834
Inventory of Joel May, dec'd. 13 Oct 1834 - 12 Negroes taken by Garrod Atkins, Lewis Landrum, Charles Poindexter.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 229, David Gillespie, Type:  , Date: 11-Nov-1839
Estates of David Gillespie and Margaret Gillespie, Dec'd. in account with William A. Gillespie, Exor. Rec. 11 Nov 1839.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 235, Fleming Mallory, Type: Sett, Date: 13-Jul-1835
Appraisal of estate of Fleming Mallory Dec'd 12 May 1835 $24.25 by Elisha Jackson, Abner Burnley, H. M. Burnely. Rec. 13 Jul 1835. Sale of estate of Fleming Mallory $17.50

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 256, Mildred Biggers, Type: Will, Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 261, Joel May, Type: Acct, Date: 12-Dec-1834
Account of sale of Joel May, dec'd. 12 Dec 1834 by Jno. S. May, admor, buyers - Margaret Hundley, John S. May, Richard Atkins, Nathan Gibson, George Atkins, Mordecai Robinson. total $286.291/2. Plat for division of land of Joel May, dec'd. - 2171/4 acres with mansion house to Jane May, widow of Joel May, tract #2 being 16 acres to Margaret Hundley, tract #3 containing 137 3/4 acres to John S. May adjoining Mrs. White, Parrott, James H. Ellis, Negro Run Road. [Plat].

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 266, Benjamin Bibb, Type: Appt, Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 351, Joel May, Type: Sett, Date: 15-Jan-1836
Estate of Joel May, dec'd. in account with Jno. S. May, admor. bal. due estate $360.08. Recorded 15 Jan 1836.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 354, Thomas Garland, Type: Will, Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 355, Roderick Johnson, Type: Will, Date: 09-May-1836
Will - Roderick Johnson to wife Evelina Johnson all estate. At her death she can dispose of ? and we agree she is to give my niece Kitty Hopkins $50. I give William J. Hopkins $50 after the death of Evelina. Balance of estate divided amongst my four brothers Benjamin, Colin, William Franklin and Semore Johnson. Appoint Dr. Frederick Perkins my executor 23 April 1836. Recorded 9 May 1836.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 357, Fleming Thompson, Type: Sett, Date:  
Estate of Fleming Thompson 1834 paid to Joel Watkins, David Richardson assignee of George F. Thompson, Mrs. Ann Thompson, L. B. Thompson agent for Pollard L. Thompson, L. B. Thompson, Nathaniel Talley, Polley Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Martha Thompson.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 360, Charles Goodman, Type: Sett, Date:  
Division of Horsley Goodman to Elizabeth Anderson; John Rogers, Joseph Goodman; Horsley Goodman; Jeremiah A. Goodman; Wm. Goodman; Roland Goodman; Nathaniel Goodman; John Goodmans admor. 314 acres land $2,280.73 amount from estate of Charles Goodman dec'd. $9,666.23.... Charles G. Goodman bond against estate Charles Goodman dec'd.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 380, Ralph Quarles, Type:  , Date: 29-Jul-1836
Est of Ralph Quarles in acct with Nathaniel Mills his exor. Rec. 29 Jul 1836 Exors indebted to estate.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 391, Waddy Lipscomb, Type: Will, Date:  
[No abstract was made.]

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 392, Waddy Lipscomb, Type: Will, Date: 14-Nov-1836
Will of Waddy Lipscomb. son Leroy Lipscomb. dau. Susanna Vest, son in law Joseph Vest. dau. Mary Johnson. dau Martha Pettus. son Joseph Lipscomb. dau. Areianna Lipscomb. son in law William W. Pettus and son in law Meriwether Johnson to be exors. 25 Oct 1836 rec. 14 Nov 1836

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 431, George Talley, Type: Will, Date: 14-Sep-1835
Will of George Talley To beloved wife Salley Talley tract of land where I now reside during her natural life also 3 Negroes Martin, Busy? and Mary. Livestock, household furniture. To children Negroes which I have already given to them. To daughter Ann, To son William, To son John, to son Nathan, To son George, to son Wesley, to dau. Elizabeth, to dau. Salley, to son Overton, to dau. Martha, to Rebecka, to son Littleton. All that part of my fathers estate that is coming to me or my legal representatives should be sold by my executor and proceeds equally divided amongst my surviving children. Appoint my son Overton Talley, John Day my son in law and son John Talley executors. 14 Sep 1835. wit. Richard Cole, Ann Coal, Elizabeth L. Meghee, William Baker.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 469, Nathan Smith, Type: Will, Date: 10-Jul-1837
Will of Nathan Smith, equal division amongst my children, Slaves to be divided into 8 lots; not to separate mothers from youngsters and try not to separate husband and wives. Children of dec'd. Daughter Elizabeth Young 1/8 part, dau. Patsy Trice 1/8 part, dau. Anna Morris 1/8 part, dau. Polly Trice 1/8 part, dau Susanna Gillum 1/8 part, dau. Frances Arnett 1/8 deducting what she has already received., Children of dec'd. Son Juareorgin viz Edwin James and Nathan Smith 1/8 part, dau. Unity Turner 1/8 part deducting what she has already received. Daughter Frances Arnett has 2 unfortunate children to support. 3 grandsons Archibald D. Arnett, Jacquelin D. Gillum and Edwin L. Smith to be exors.16 Apr 1836 rec. 10 Jul 1837

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 469, Judith Smith, Type: Sett, Date: 10-Apr-1837
Estate Judith Smith in account with Geo. C. Wheeler admor. 10 Apr 1837.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 485, John S. Smith, Type: Will, Date: 14-Aug-1837
Will of John S. Smith; wife Martha b. Smith; estate to be kept together till wife's death or remarriage. Wife to be exor. 20 Jan 1821, rec. 14 Aug 1837

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 498, Elizabeth Johnson, Type: Will, Date: 27-Jan-1837
Estate Elizabeth Johnson to John Johnson admin. 27 Jan. 1837.

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 509, David Gillespie, Type: Sett, Date: 13-Nov-1837
Inventory and appraisement of estate of David Gillespie, Dec'd. $3,261.64 W. A. Gillespie, Exor. Rec. 13 Nov 1837

Cty. Lou, Book: 9, Page: 539, Philip Smith, Type: Sett, Date: 13-Nov-1837
The Estate of Philip Smith Dec'd. in account with Joseph Y. Smith Administrator 1836. .... cash paid Mordeccai Knight, Evan Sneed, Benjamin Sneed, total $167.50 Recorded 13 Nov 1837.

Cty. Lou, Book: 10, Page: 2, William Smith, Type: Will, Date: 14-Dec-1840
Will of William Smith (S) wife Frances 3 sons Achilles Smith, William Smith, Robert Smith, William and Robert's part to be managed for their families by Achiles. Son Achiles to be exor 10 Aug 1837 Rec. 14 Dec 1840

Cty. Lou, Book: 10, Page: 6, Lewis Johnson, Type: Will, Date: 08-Jan-1838
Will Lewis Johnson to wife Barbara during her life Negroes and tract I now reside with exception of part on Contrary Creek adjoining William F. Toler, William Walton and Murwood Estes which is to be sold. Tract called Bakers south of Contrary adjoining Frederick Harris to be sold. Remainder of estate to be sold and divided amongst children. Appoint nephew Lewis Johnson of Spotsylvania exor. 17 Aug. 1837. Sig. Lewis (x) Johnson. wit. William J. Pendleton, William F. Toler, William C. Nelson. Rec. 8 Jan. 1838.

Cty. Lou, Book: 10, Page: 26, Benjamin Hopkins, Type: Sett, Date: 08-Jan-1838
Settlement of estate of Benjamin Hopkins, Dec'd. by Charles B. Hopkins. Rec. 8 Jan 1838 gives no legatees names. Paid to creditors Pleasant Hacket, Jas. Walton, A. Brice, M. gox, Samuel Allen, Sheriff, Jas. P. Hopkins, Thomas Merewether

Cty. Lou, Book: 10, Page: 36, Lewis Johnson, Type: Will, Date: 12-Mar-1838
Plat of 360 3/4 acres on Contrary Creek and Elk Creek belonging to estate of Lewis Johnson, dec'd. Lot #1 containing 122 3/4 acres to Mrs. Barbara Johnson his widow. lot #2 containing 153 acres and #3 containing 85 acres 12. March 1838.

Cty. Lou, Book: 10, Page: 39, Robert Perkins, Type: Will, Date: 12-Mar-1838
(Submitted by Jan Stark) I, Robert Perkins of the County of Louisa and state of Virginia do make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say 1st I lend to my wife Kitty Perkins the tract of land on which I live, together with my plantation utensils, my riding carriage, two choice horses, four cows, one half of my household furniture, all my kitchen furniture, one yoke of oxen, and direct that she shall have provision sufficient to support herself, her stock, and the negroes I lend her, for twelve months, and at the death of my said wife, I direct that the property herein before mentioned shall be sold and the proceeds thereof be equally divided among my children who are now living. 2'dly, I give to my grandson Robert Joseph Perkins, son of Frederick Perkins, one hundred and twenty five dollarss. 3'dly I give to my grand daughter Sally A. Perkins, daughter of my son Richard, a negro girl by the name of Anna, and I direct that my grand daughter Kitty Perkins, daughter of my said son Richard shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars at the death of my wife and my grand son John B. Perkins, and my grand daughter Nancy T. Perkins, children of my said son Richard shall receive one hundred dollars each at the death of my wife; and I moreover direct that my son Richard's family shall receive nothing more from my estate, as I consider they will have received at least their full proportion of my estate, including what I have herein given the children. 4'thly I give my grand daughter Kitty A. Johnson, daughter of William F. Johnson a small negro girl by the name of Indianna. 5'thly I direct that my tract of land which lays adjoining the lands of my brother Joseph Perkins dec.d and the lands of Col. John Guerrant, together with such of my perishable property as I have not herein before disposed of, shall be sold to pay my debts, and should the property last mentioned be insufficient for that purpose, I in that case direct that my executors herein after named, shall sell such other of my property for the completion of the payment of my debts as they may think proper. 6'thly after my debts are paid, and the legacies herein before mentioned shall have been satisfied, I lend all my negroes then remaining to my aforesaid wife during her life and at her death I direct that the negroes, and other property lent her shall be sold and the money arising therefrom be equally divided among my children, my son Richard's family excepted. 7'hly I do not consider myself indebted to any of my children except my son Nathaniel who holds my bond for a small amount, which must be paid him. Should any of my children present claims against my estate, except the claim of my son Nathaniel as mentioned above, or any other person claiming under them by assignment or otherwise; should the dates of such claims be prior to the date of this my will, I direct that such claims shall be paid out of that portion of my estate, which will be allotted to, or in other words, which the party so claiming, may be entitled to. And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons Joseph Perkins and Nathaniel Perkins Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made, with a special request that my executors aforesaid will direct in what manner my land and my wife shall be cultivated, so that it sustain the least possible injury. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of May One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven. Robert Perkins (seal) Acknowledged by Robert Perkins to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have Witnessed it at his request Spotswood L. Attkinson Thomas F. Armstrong George P. Shelton Granville Timberlake At a Court of quarterly session held for Louisa County at the Courthouse thereof on the 12th day of March 1838. A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Robert Perkins decd. was exhibited in Court and was proved by the oaths of Spotswood L. Attkinson, Thomas F. Armstrong and George P. Shelton subscribing Witnesses thereto and by the Court is ordered to be recorded. Teste John Hunter C.L.C. April 9th 1838. Nathl Perkins qualified as Executor.

Cty. Lou, Book: 10, Page: 69, Ann Smith, Type: Will, Date: 14-May-1838
Will Ann Smith, ancient and weak Abner Houchins (no relationship given); Roxanna Morrison (no relationship given); nephew Ballard Dudley (unmarried); Abner Houchins and John E. Morrison to be exors. 26 Oct 1829 rec. 14 May 1838



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