Abstract of Will of Joseph Walters (Waters)

Joseph Waters
No date.
Heirs: William Carothers, Adam Looney, Robert Prewett, Isham Merritt, Larkin Cleveland, Guardian for J. G. and R. Walters. Samuel Prewett, by his agent, Joseph Prewett. Eliza, Lear, Larkin, and Polly Walters, and Berryman Prewett.

Historical collections of the Georgia chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution,
Online publication - Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Historical collections of the Georgia chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution. Atlanta, Ga.: C.P. Byrd, state printer, 1926. Vols. I-IV.

Volume I. Index of Will Book "B" 1848-1867, Franklin County, Georgia, p. 319

Adam Loony Will, 1674, Ballaugh, Isle of Man

Archdeacon Will 1674A #41 Ballaugh will of Adam Lewney, died 14 March 1674/5: 
Summary: not married, mother & father are alive, brother Daniel, 
sister Catharine,  also: John Cowley, Phinlo Cowley

  Ballaugh

The last will & Testamt of Adam Loony who departed 
this life March ye 14th 1674/5
First he committed his soul to God & his body to Christian buriall
It: he appointed that his funerall charges should be taken out of 
tenn shillings 6 pence yt was due to him from John Cowley.    It: he 
left unto his father & mother a firlett of Barley, for looking to him 
in his sicknesse, & as much cloath as will make his father a dublett.    
It: He left to his brother Daniel Loony his every day coat;    It: to him 
mother a coat;   To Ffinlow Cowley a black coat;   nd to his sister 
Cathrine his shoes.     Lastly he constituted & ordained his brother 
Dan: Looney his lawfull Executor of all his goods moveable and
unmoveable
The Execr not sworne


witnesses 

      Willm Kelly} jurati
      John Stean }  

 The sd Adam Looney declared 
   these ensuing pticulars to be 
   due unto him                  s   d
   from Tho: Teare ............. 3 - 5 
         Patr: Kelly ........... 0 - 3 
         Joh: Cowle ............ 0 - 2 
         Hen: Comish ........... 2 - 6 
         In tyth .......... 01£ -01 - 0 

   He acknowledged to be indebted 
   as followeth
         To Willm: Curlett... 10 - 6 
         Robt: Looney ......... 13 - 4 
         Jane Curlett ........... 00 - 2 
         Thom: Christin ...... 01 - 6 
         John Cowle ........... 01 - 3 

Transcribed by: 

Joyce M. Oates

4 Sep 2017

LDS 0106203

Will of Thomas Looney, 1825, Isle of Man

Will of Thomas Looney (d. 1826 Isle of Man),leaving everything to his eldest son and heir,

Thomas. 

Transcribed by Averil Roper on "A Manx Notebook" website 

A Manx Notebook: Family History--Wills, L

Date: 10 July 2005 

Original: LDS: 0106244

In the Name of God  Amen
    I  Thomas  Looney  of   Ballagilly  in the parish
    of  KK  Maughold  being much  advanced in years
    and in decline of life. Knowing from the Course 
    of Nature, that I have not Long to Survive in this
    Transistory State of Life -  Do hereby - make and 
    appoint there presents to be my Last Will and
    Testament, Being of Sound Memory mind and
    Understanding of the Expression and declaration 
    of the same, Hereby Revoking and setting aside 
    all other Wills,  Wills in instruments to that 
    effect made, Signed executed or Otherwise previous 
    to this date hereof  -  I First Commit my Soul 
    into the hands of my Maker Almighty God 
    and my body to the Earth to be interred in a 
    decent like Christian Burial at the discretion 
    of my Hereafter Mentioned Executor.
    And as touching my Worldly Property that 
    I am or maybe in Possessed of. I leave devise and 
    bequeath in the following way  &  manner
Imprimis - I Leave devise and bequeath to all 
    and every of my Children, the Sum of One Shilling 
    british each as Legacy and all other persons 
    that may Presume to Claim any benefit from 
    this my will  -
Lastly I Nominate Constitute and appoint my
    Eldest Son and Heir at Law   Thomas  Looney
    my Whole and Soul Executor and Residuary Legatee 
    of all and every my Goods Chattels and effects of all 
    descriptions denominations Soever.  Bills bonds  - 
    obligations Securities, Mortgages  -  Accounts or what 
    ever Nature or denominations  with respect to
    Property  -  that I am entitled to  -     
    As  Witness my Subscription  This   21st  day of 
    April   1825
                     Thomas  Looney  my  X  mrk
The beforegoing Testamentry
words were expressed in Our
 presence, and by his the Testator
[desired] Committed to Writing 
and Requested of us to bear
Testimony of the Same.
                 John  Quilliam     }
                 William  Kerruish  }  Jurati

At a Chapter Court holden in  Ramsey 
on the   29th  day of  June   1826
Thomas  Looney  the Executor named in the
 foregoing will is sworn in Court in form of
Law and hath given Pledges for the payment 
of Debts and Legacies, namely the witnesses of 
the Will  -                      
              Probatum  est
                  [Ths]  [ Cubbon]      

Will of Martha (Beazley) Reynolds, 1753, Essex County, Virginia

In the name of God amen I Martha Rennalds of the County of Essex widow being in Perfect Health & of mind and memory sound as usual for preventing disputes which might arise about such Estate as I shall leave at my death do make and ordain this my last will and Testament as follows Imprimatur: I give unto my son Cornelius Rennalds the use of my Negro Boy Will

During his natural life and after his death to his Heirs forever also I give my said son after my Decease my great Bible. Item I give and bequeath all the Residue and Remainder of my Estate Real and personal to my Five five children and Grand Child hereafter named Viz: Cornelius Rennolds Elizabeth Rucker Ann Beazley Manrgaret Leandall Mary Goode and my grandson Cornelius Reynolds son of William Reynolds Deceased—to be equally Divided amongst them, lastly I do Constitute and appoint my son Cornelius Rennolds & my son in law Thomas Rucker Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In witness I have hereunto set my Hand and seal this  

Tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty three—

Sign’d sealed & Published

In the Prescence of us

Martha (M her mark) Reynolds (seal)

David Dishman

Thomas Reynolds

William Moore

At a Court held for Essex County, at Tappahannock on the 18th Day of September Anno Dom. 1753

This Last Will and Testament of Martha Reynolds Deceased was Presented into Court by Cornelius Reynolds one of the Executors therein mentioned who made oath hereto and the same being proved by the oaths of David Dishman & Thomas Reynolds two of the witnesses hereto and thereupon the same is admitted to us and on the motion of the said Cornelius and his performing what the Laws in Such Cases Requires Certification  is granted him for obtaining a probate hereof in due form—

Test. John ?

248 

Know all ye men by these presents that we Cornelius Rennolds , Thomas Rennolds & Davis Dishmore are held and firmly bound unto Thomas Waring William Dangerfield Mungo Roy William Roane and Simon Miller Gent. Justices for Essex County in the sum of two hundred pounds Current money to be paid said Justices and their successors his Executors, Administrators, and assigns. To the which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and every of us, our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, dated this 18th Day of September Anno Dom. 1753

The Condition of this obligation is such That if the above bonds Cornelius Rennolds Executor of the last Will and Testament of Martha Rennolds Deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods, Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased which have or shall come to the hand & Possession or Knowledge of any other person or persons for him and the same vs made do exhibit into the County Court of Essex at time as he shall be – here unto required by the said Court of the same Goods, Chattels, & Credits of all other the Goods, Chattels, and Credits of sd. dec’d. which at any time after shall come to Hand or Possession of any other person or persons for him to well and truly administer according to laws & further to make a true and just account of his actings and doing therein when thereto required by sd. Court & also shall well and truly pay & deliver all decrees contained & specified in sd. Testament as far as Sd. Goods, Chattels, & Credits will there unto extend of the laws shall charge then this obligation to be Void & of None effect or else to remain in full force of Virtue.  

Cornelius Reynolds (seal)

Thomas Rennolds (seal)

David Dishman (seal)

At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 18th day of September Anno Dom. 1753

Cornelius Rennolds Thomas Rennolds & David Dishman acknowledged this bond to be their proper act of deed and the same is admitted to record is truly recorded. 

 Test. John ?

Transcription of the Will of Cornelius Reynolds, 1734, Essex County, Virginia

1730-1735 Essex County Virginia Will Book No. 5; Antient Press: Page 320-231

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the fifteenth day of Aprill in the year of Christ one thousand seven hundred & thirty & four I CORNELIUS REYNOLD of Essex County being weak in body but of perfect sence memory thanks be to God for the same do make & ordain this my last will & Testament as followeth viz.

Item I give & bequeath to my Son WM REYNOLD all my land whereon I now dwell after my wifes decease & if he should dye without heir the same to my Son CORNELIUS & if he should dye without heir then the same to return to my Daughter SARAH & if she should dye without heir then the same to be Equally divided amongst my three daughters Vizt. ANNE, MARGARETT and MARY.

Item I give to my five daughters vizt. ELIZABETH, ANNE, SARAH. MARGARETT MARY twelve shillings a piece to buy them each of them a gold ring before they come to ye age of Eighteen Except ELIZA. which already past that age.

Item I give to MARTHA my beloved Wife all the rest of my Estate both real & personall during her natural life not to be Interuped or called to account by any person for the same provided she never marry but and if she should marry then my will is that my sd Estate be Immediately equally divided amongst my six children vizt. WILLIAM. CORNELIUS, ANNE., SARAH, MARGARETT MARY, And do constitute & ordain my sd Wife sole Executrix of this my last will & Testament, IN WITNESS whereof I have sett my hand & seal the day & year above written.

In presents of us BLOUMFEILD LONG, Cornelius Reynolds

SAMLL, BIZWELL, JOHN LONG

At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa on the xviiith day of February MDCCXXXIV This last Will and Testamt. of Cornelius Reynolds decd was presented in Court by Martha Reynolds the Exx, therein named who made oath thereto and being also proved by the oaths of John Long Blomfield Long two of the witnesses thereto was admitted to record

pp. KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we MARTHA RENNOLDS, BLOM. LONG & THOS. THARP are held & firmly bound unto WM. DAINGERFIELD, SAL. MUSCOE, ROBT. BROOKE, JAS. GARNETT, NICHO. SMITH & RICHD. TYLER Gent Justices of the County of Essex in sum of two hundred pounds Sterling this xviiith day of Febry MDCCXXX I V

The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Martha Rennolds Exx of the last will and Testament of CORNELIUS RENNOLDS decd do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all the goods chattles & credits of the sd decd the same

so made do exhibit or cause to he exhibited in the County Court of Essex at such time as she shall be thereunto required by the sd Court & further do make a just and true account of her actings and doing therein when thereto required by the sd Court and do well and truly pay and deliver all the Legacies contained & specified in the sd Testament as far as the goods chattles and credits will thereunto extend according to the value thereof & the Law shall charge They this Obligation to be void „ . .

Martha A Reynolds

Bloumfeild Lang Mos, Tharp

At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa on the zviiith day of February MDCCXXXIV (those bound) acknowledge to be their act & deed which is ordered to be recorded.

From Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, by mrmarshall2004@yahoo.com, on Rootsweb http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I031844

Thomas Rucker Will, page 1, 1763, Culpeper County, Virginia

See a previous post for the rest of the will and the transcription.

Abstract of the Wills of Martha Reynolds (1753) and Cornelius Reynolds (1734), Essex County, VA

Will of Martha Reynolds, 10 Mar 1753, 18 Sep 1753

To Son, Cornelius; to dau.s: Elizabeth Rucker, Ann Beazley, Margaret Leandall, Mary Goodloe; to grandson, Cornelius Reynolds, son of William Reynolds, dec'd. Executors: Son Cornelius Reynolds; Son-in-law, Thomas Rucker. Witness: David Dishman, Thomas Reynolds, William Moore (W.B. 9, p.246), Essex County, Virginia

Will of Cornelius Reynolds, 15 Apr 1734, 18 Feb 1734

To sons: William Reynolds, Cornelius Reynolds; to dau.s: Sarah, Annie, Margaret, Mary; To my wife, Martha. Witness: Broumfield Long, Samuel Bizwell, John Long (W.B. 5, p. 320), Essex County, Virginia

Transcribed by Sudie Rucker Wood, The Rucker Family Genealogy with Their Ancestors, Decendants, and Connections, Old Dominion Press, Richmond, VA, 1932, p. 175

Thomas Rucker's Will, Culpepper County, Virginia 11 June 1763

Will of Thomas Rucker, June 11, 1763, Oct. 20, 1763.

    "In the Name of God, Amen.  June the eleventh day in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred sixty three.
    I, Thomas Rucker of Blumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper, having my sound and Perfect Sense of mind, and memory Thanks to the Almighty God for the same, and Calling to mind the mortality of mankind and that all men must die, Therefore as Touching such Worldly Estate that it hath Pleased God to Bless me in this world with I do give and Bequeath in manner and form following.
    Imprimis.  First and Principally I Bequeth my soul to the almighty God that gave it to me, and my Body to be Buried in a christian like manner at the Direction of my Executors.
    Item:  I give and Bequeth unto my well beloved son John Rucker all that Tract or Parcel of Land situate, lying and Being in Culpeper County and Bound between Cornelius Ruckers line, his line, and the road that now parts it from the Land I now live on to him and his heirs forever  
    Item:  I give and bequeth unto my beloved son George Rucker the Land and Plantation I now live on, it being Bounded by the Road that now is Thomas Rucker Jun. his line, the river and William Craford's line which said land and plantation I give to my son George and his heirs for ever.
    Item:  But and in case my son John Rucker should die without heir then his Part as above mentioned shall be and I give the same unto my son William Rucker and if in the like case my son George Rucker should die without heir that the part laid off for him above mentioned shall be and I give the same to my son Muldin Rucker, the above two Parcels of Land shall be to my two said sons William and Muldin and their heirs for Ever if Either of the forementioned John Rucker and George Rucker should die without heirs as above mentioned.
    Item:  I will and Desire that my wife, Elizabeth Rucker shall have the work and I do lend her the two negroes, as shall be here mentioned (viz) Jack and Hannah which said negroes I do lend to my Elisabeth for and during her Natural Life and no Longer and After the Decease of my said wife Elisabeth then the said Negroes and future increase of the said Negroes Hannah if any shall be at the Decease of my said wife shall return to my Estate and shall be as I shall hereafter mention.
    I lend unto my wife Elisabeth my manner Plantation I now live on For and During her Natural Life and no Longer and at the Decease of my said Wife Elisabeth then the said Lands and Plantation to return to my son George as above mentioned.
    Item:  I lend to my wife Elisabeth all and Every of my Estate that Remaineth and Every of my Estate Personal and all and Every Negro shall be sold and then the money arising thereby shall be Equally Divided Between my Children as shall be hereafter named, Thomas, Peter, Mary, John, Elisabeth, Martha, William, Muldin, Isaac, Easter, Franky, George.
    Item:  I constitute Nominate and appoint my Two sons Peter and John to be the Executors of this my last Will and Testament, utterly Revoking, Disallowing and Disannuling all former and other Wills, testaments, Bequests, Legacies by  me formerly made and Done and allowing this and only this to be my last will and Testament.  In Testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and Seal the Day and Year above written.  Signed Thomas Rucker

Transcribed by Sudie Rucker Wood, The Rucker Family Genealogy with Their Ancestors, Decendants, and Connections, Old Dominion Press, Richmond, VA, 1932, p. 176-178

I have not found Page 1 of the Original Will. Below is page 2 and 3

Source information:  Will Book A, p. 350, Culpeper County, Virginia

Abstract of John Simmons' (c 1658-1737) Will 1737 Charles Town, Berkeley, SC

John Simmons. Charles Town, Berkeley County, bricklayer. Sons: Ebenezer, north part of house and land on Bay in said town; John deceased. Daus: Susannah Scott, south part of house and land on the Bay where Mr. Saxby now lives; Elizabeth Holmes, house where I now live which is on middle of the Bay in said town; Martha Sumnas, deceased; Elizabeth. Grandsons: John Simmons; Ebenezer Simmons; William Scott; Susannah Mason; Susannah Scott, house where Mr. Hamerton now lives west on land of Maj. Blakeway, deceased, south on land of Mr. Joseph Wragg; Rebecca Simmons; Ann Scott, under 18 years; Elizabeth Scott, under 18 years and unmarried; Ann Vanvelsen, house at north end of said town where Mr. Barsdall now lives; Ann Simmons, dau. of Ebenezer Simmons, house and land west of land formerly belonging to Maj. Blakeway, deceased, south on land of John Simmons, north of land of Isaac Holmes; Mary Scott. Son-in-law: William Scott. Mentions: to children of my son John Simmons, deceased, land in Berkeley called Beech Hill; Francis Holmes; to children of my daughter Martha Sumnas, deceased, land in Craven County; Ann Scott and her sister Elizabeth Scott; to grandsons William Scott and Thomas Simmons, house and land on west where Mr. Barksdall now lives, south by an alley leading to the Bay, north on land of Mr. Splat, deceased; £20 yearly for five years to poor of said town; £20 yearly to Trustees of Meeting House where I belong; Exors.: son, Ebenezer Simmons and dau. Susannah Scott. Wit: Jas. Vanvelson, Xtopher Smith, John Ballantine, Richd. Mason, Wm. Scott, Jr. D; 18 Apr 1733. CODICIL. Mentions: dau Susannah Scott, wife of William Scott of Charles Town, shopkeeper; oldest child of said dau. Wit: Robt. Foulis, Simon Legare’, Jr., Daniel Legare’

D: 21 Mar 1737 P: nd. R: 12 May 1740, p. 4

From Abstract of the Wills of the State of South Carolina, 1670-1740, Vol. 1, by Caroline T. Moore and Agatha Aimar Simmons,  Will Book 1740-1747

Transcribed by Teresa McVeigh 15 Mar 2015

Christian Rusmisel estate sale advertisement - Staunton Spectator, Volume 38, Number 4, 15 January 1861

STAUNTON SPECTATOR
AUCTION SALES

AUGUSTA LAND FOR SALE.--In Pursuance of the last Will of Christian Rusmisel, dec'd., we will sell, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 6th of February, 1861, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the LAND on which the said Rusmisel lived and died. This land lies one mile west of Mt. Solon, and adjoins the land of Philips Dinkle, Skyles and others, and is supposed to contain some 160 or 170 Acres. This land is of good quality. There are some 90 acres cleared, of which there are about 85 acres of BOTTOM LAND, clear of rock and easy to cultivate; the balance is finely timbered and of good clay soil.--It is situated in a fine neighborhood and is convenient to Stores, Schools, Mills, Post Office, &c. The improvements consist of a good LOG DWELLING, Kitchen, Stone Dairy, a Well of good water in the yard, Barn, Corn House, and a fine ORCHARD of Apple Trees. Any person wishing to purchase this farm can see it by calling on John J. Rusmisel, who resides upon the premises, and he will take pleasure in showing it.

TERMS.--One-third of the purchase money cash, or negotiable paper at 60 days, interest added, payable at either of the banks in the town of Staunton; the balance in three equal annual instalments, bearing date from date of sale--purchaser to give bond with approved security for the deferred payments, and the legal title to be retained as additional security until the whole purchase money is paid.

Also, on the same day, we shall offer a lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture for sale as follows: Bedsteads and Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Carpeting, 1 fine eight-day Clock, 1 Cupboard, 1 Cook Stove, and various other articles not mentioned.

TERMS--On Personal Property, 6 months credit on all sums of five dollars and upwards; under that the cash will be required.

GEORGE RUSMISEL,
A. ARGABRIGHT,
Dec. 25, 1860, tds. Ex'ors. of C. Rusmisel, dec'd.

Transcribed by Teresa McVeigh
All Righrts Reserved

Christian Shelly's Will, 1814 Augusta County, Virginia

From Records of Augusta County, VA 1745-1800, Lyman Chalkey, Vol III Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, Baltimore, Geneal. Pub. Co., 1965, p. 214

1814, Jan. 7--Will Abstract Book X, p. 318, from Records of Augusta County, VA 1745-1800, Lyman Chalkey, Vol III Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, Baltimore, Geneal. Pub. Co., 1965, p. 214:

Christian Shelly's Will--to wife Fany; son, John; daughter, Anny Rusmisel's other children that are married; daughter Mary; daughter, Betsy; son, Daniel; son, Jacob (under 18). Executors, sons-in-law David Stover, Christian Rusmisel. Teste: Michael Shiry, David Hogshead. Executors qualify. Proved, 28 Feb. 1814.

Detail

Chalkley Vol. III, p 214

Date

7 Jan. 1814, proved 28 Feb 1814

Other information

Wife Fany, Daugher Anny Rusmisel, son-in-law Christian Rusmisel one executor

Will of Peter Morgan (1769-1851), 5 Jun 1849 York District, South Carolina

The will of Peter Morgan (1769-1851) written 5 Jun 1849 York District, South Carolina and probated 25 September 1851. He names his 9 children, the daughters' husbands, and 1 granddaughter (who he disowns). He lived in the part of York District which is now Cherokee County, SC.

Will of
Peter Morgan
State of South Carolina

South Carolina
York District, in the name of God Amen. I, Peter Morgan, of the state & District before mentioned being infirm in body & of a good old age, but of a sound and disposing Mind and memory, do make, constitute, and appoint the following, my last will and Testament in a Maner and form following: To wit.

1. I will and bequeath that my Executors herein after appointed shall as soon after my death as may be convenient, pay all my Just debts.

2. I will & bequeath that my Executors herein after appointed, (as soon after my decease, as may be consistant with the best interest of my Estate) shall sell all of my property of every description both real & personal, at public auction, on a credit of Twelve months, and they are hereby authorized & directed to make good & sufficient titles for the same and when my Executors shall collect the monies arising from the sale of my Estate, and shall collect all other monies due me, from all other sources, and have paid all my just debts, as above directed, they, shall divide the whole balance constituting the neat amount of my whole Estate both real & personal Equally between my nine children, share and share alike; namely, Equally between my children mary, the wife of Thomas Camp John Morgan Anthony Morgan Delilah, the wife of Saml Lister Elias Morgan, Spencer morgan, Louisa, the wife of Wm. Griffin, Samuel Morgan and Adeline, the wife of Noah Daffin--but I will and bequeath, that my Executors in dividing the whole Estate, amongst my children above named, shall so divide my Estate among them, as to Justly & Equitably, Equallise amongst all my said children, all advancements made by me, or on my account during my life to them.

3d. I also will and bequeath, that my Executors in paying out the Legatees, shall pay the share of John Morgan, to his wife

(Luisa A Morgan in trust for the children of the said John Morgan; and she the said wife of John Morgan (Louisa A. Morgan) shall hold the said share in trust for the children of John Morgan, and She shall permit the said John Morgan to receive and enjoy the profits of said share during the Joint lives of herself & the said John Morgan, but at the death of either her or the said John Morgan, then the said share, be the same "choses in action" or property Either real or personal shall go absolutely and unconditionally to the children of the said John Morgan, and it is my express will and bequeth that my Executors so arrange, and convey this share, in trust, to the wife of John Morgan, for the children of the said John Morgan that the present and future creditors of the said John Morgan, shall not, be able to reach it for the satisfaction for the liabilities of the said John Morgan.

4th I will and bequeth that my granddaughter Vince, the wife of Hiram Mayner, shall not receive any part of my Estate:

5th I will and bequeth that the share of my daughter Luisa, the wife of Wm. Griffin shall go to hur, during her natural life and at her death to her children, and in default of children living at the time of her death then absolutely to her brothers & sisters in fee share & share alike.

6th. I will and bequeth, that the share of my daughter Adeline the wife of Noah Daffin, shall go to her during her natural life and at her death to her children absolutely.

7th. I hereby constitute my two sons John Morgan and Elias Morgan, the Executors of this my Will. given under my hand & seal this 5th June 1849.
         his
Peter X Morgan (Seal)
       mark
Signed, sealed and declared in the presence of
W.C.Black   L. Nance      T.M. White
Probated September 25, 1851
Will book "3" P-240
Case No. 16 File No. 1584


[Transcribed 18 May 2014 by Teresa McVeigh]

Copyright 18 May 2014
Teresa McVeigh
All Rights Reserved

Abstract of the Will of Daniel Shaw (d. 1829 NC)

Abstract of the Will of Daniel Shaw (d. 15 Dec 1829 Cumberland County, NC), taken from Will Abstracts, Cumberland County, North Carolina, 1754-63, by Kate James Lepine and Anna Sherman, 1984, Kantata Co.

Shaw, Daniel Will Book : B 170-171 Arch., 11 Dec 1825/June 1829

Wife Rebecca. Daus. Margaret, Sarah, Agnes McKay, Mary and Rebecca to have 200 a. on east side of Cape Fear River adj. Benjamin Johnson's, also plantaion I now live on, my mill and cotton gin and 300 a. of land. Son Dushee, 240 a. adjoining Malcom Shaw's which I bought of Archd. Shaw with other lands I own in Co. of Cumberland including house and plantation whereon he now lives. To wife and Dushee, to them for life, 160 a. joining Henry Avera's called the Killen land. Exec. Rebecca and Dushee Shaw. Wits. Hugh Smith and Malcom Shaw.

Will of Ezekiel Daniel, 10 Aug 1839, Marion District, SC

Ezekiel Daniel -Will dated 10 Aug 1839, abstracted by Kathy Snyder:

William Taylor ADM. Son: Henry Daughters: Mary Meggs, Martha Pipins, Barbar Sumerford, Elizabeth Hayes, Minery Daniels, Susannah Taylor wife of William Taylor Jr.

South Carolina GENWEB archives Date: 10 Aug 1839 Notes: Actual text: Transcribed by Francine Jones, 2 Jun 2001 , Marion, SC GENWEB, written 1839, recorded 1842, vol. 2, pg 129, probate roll #239, Page 71

WILL OF EZEIKEL DANIEL

South Carolina

Marian District 

In the name of God Amen I Ezekel Daniel Being Ill Disposed in body thank Be to God of sond memory and in my Right Mind knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die I Do Make this my Last will and Testament

 

first of all I Recomend my sole to God that Gave it and my Body to be Desently bured By my Exectors here after mentioned first of all that my Debts Be paid out of my proprty secondly I Gave unto my well beloved son Hinerry Daniel sicondly I Gave to the /heirsares of Henry Daniel My Eldest son one Dollar then thirdly I Leave all the property that I am or May Be proefsed.- with at My dath to Be sold By My Exetor to be Eaquly Divided with Mary Meggs, Martha Pipins, Susanah Talor, Barba sumerford Elizabeth Hays Hinerry Daniel & My Grandsun Henry Denul that now Lives with Me to Recuve Eaquly of the Exctors after My Bureal & Furnal Expences is paid and Last of

all I nominate. my Trusty frend William Taylor, senor, to Be sole Executor to this My Last will and testament Revoking Disanuling and Making void all other wills heretofore By me maud in witings whereof I have unto set my hand and sale this 10th of Augst one thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine and in the sixty forth year of American independence

signed sealed and Acknowledged Ezekel X Daniel (SEAL) his Marke

in the presents of

D.,Berry

Nathaniel Whittington

H. Hays

Recorded in Will Book 2, Page 129 Sworn to Sept. 13, 1842

Ed. B. Wheeler, Ordinary of Marion District

Roll No. 235

 

Will of Henrietta Urquhart 20 July 1862 Wilmington, NC

Henrietta Urquhart signed a will on 30 Jul 1862 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Taken from Urquhart Families of North Carolina website--URL no longer active:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/-brwilson/urquhart/index.htm

WILL OF HENRIETTA URQUHART, DAUGHTER OF HENRY URQUHART AND ANN MUTER
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Will Book: D, Pages 107, 108, 109
Will Dated: 30 July 1862

Will Probated: Dec 1862
Last Will and Testament of Henrietta Urquhart
State of North Carolina. (County of New Hanover)
I Henrietta Urquhart of the Town of Wilmington, State aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and plan following:

I desire that my executor hereinafter named, shall provide for my body a decent burial suitable to my estate and situation in life and pay all funeral expenses together with my just debts ____ and to whomever owed, out of the moneys that may first come into the hands, from my ____ of my estate real or personal.

I give and devise to my nephews Fergus McRee and William Griffith McRee, children of my sister Mary McRee, my brick building situated at the corner of Dock and South Water Streets in the Town of Wilmington aforesaid, together with the stores, wharf and appendages connected therewith, to be equally divided among my said nephews, but subject never the less to the annual payment of the sum of one hundred dollars for the support and benefit of my Negro woman Milly.

I give and bequeath my woman Milly to my friend the Rev. Dr. R. B. Drane, with the request that she may be permitted to enjoy her time as much as possible, and with the ______ _____ my nephews to whom the property herein before mentioned is designed, that she shall receive from this income of said property annually, the sum of one hundred dollars, and I desire that my executor hereinafter named shall take ___ ___ that the said sum is secured to her. I also desire that my ____ aforesaid as well as my silver broach with my name on it, shall be given to the said Milly.

I desire that my executor hereinafter named shall take _____ can that the said sum is ____ (given) to her. I also desire that the half of ____ No. 57 in St. James' Church, Wilmington, which belongs to me, shall be offered to Mrs. ____ M. McNoyes(?), who owns the other half, at the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars, but if she declines buying at said price, then it is to be sold at public sale to the highest bidder and the proceeds of said sale, together with one thousand dollars, to be _____ from my estate, are to be apportioned and _____ in the Fund for the relief of disabled Clergymen in the Diocese of North Carolina, or loaned out on good security, as my Executor may think proper and the Disabled Clergymen of the Diocese aforesaid.

And I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend Henry R. Savage my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the tone, intent and meaning of the same and ____ ____ and clause thereof, hereby _____ and ____ ____ said all other wills and testaments by me at any time hereforesaid made.
In ____ whereof, I the said Henrietta Urquhart, do hereto ____ my hand and seal ____ the 30th day of July A.D. 1862.

Henrietta Urquhart
Signed sealed ____ ____ and

Declared by the M. Henrietta

Urquhart to be her last will and

Testament, in the presence of ____

Who at her request and in her

Presence do subscribe our names

As indicated thereto.

Jno. A. Taylor

S. A. Polley
State of North Carolina

New Hanover County Court, Dec. Term 1862

This paper writing, perpetrating to be and contain the last will and testament of Henrietta Urquhart, was exhibited in open Court, and propounded for probate, and the due execution of the same by the said Henrietta Urquhart, was _____ by the oath and examination of John A. Taylor, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto. And in offering to the satisfaction of the Court that S. A. Polley is an inhabitant of another Government, it is considered by the Court, that the said paper writing, ands every part thereof, is the last will and testament of Henrietta Urquhart and sufficient to carry the bequest therein made.

Saml R. B_____, Clk

for R. B. Woods Dyler

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Teresa McVeigh
29 June 2012

Will of Angus Shaw, 14 Aug 1845 Cumberland County, NC

Will of Angus Shaw (b. 1765 Scotland) written 14 Aug. 1845, Cumberland County, NC, naming as heirs his brothers John Shaw and Daniel Shaw, and his nieces and nephews, children of John Shaw: Janet, Nancy, Flory, Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Angus and Norman.           

Will of Angus Shaw (14 Mar 1845), Cumberland County, NC Wills, Book C, pg 212, abstracted by Teresa McVeigh

Co. Cumberland, NC

Executor (1) provide body decent burial suitable to relations and friends and also pay funeral expense

(2) Pay debts to however owning out of first money of Estate

Item: Bro. John Shaw--Haywood Place and whole of adjoining lands during his lifetime and at his death to son Angus Shaw

Bro. John Shaw--(Mill?) Place and all adjoining lands during his lifetime and at his death to his son Norman Shaw

Item: Thornton Creek land to bro. Daniel Shaw together with all Bank Stocks, grey horse and carriage "with all that the said Daniel

         owes me.       

Item: Bro. John--Negro men Peter, (Dany?), (Henrietta?), Handy John, and James during his lifetime and at his death to be equally

         divided between his daughters Janet, Nancy, Flory, Mary, and Elizabeth.

Item: Niece Sarah Shaw (John's daughter) Negro Girl Charlotte

Item: Bro. John Shaw all household and kitchen furniture except my red chest which I give to his daughter Nancy and my bureau to

         his dau. Janet

And to bro. John all stocks of cattle and hogs and sheep and one yoke of oxen and a cart, all my farming tools and utensils and all my outstanding debts in notes or accounts and cash on hand

Item: To niece Sarah Shaw my own bed and furniture and to each of my nieces Mary and Catherine (my bro. John's daughters) one

        Bed and furniture.

Item: to nephew Angus Shaw (John's son) my gun and niece Elizabeth 2 cows and calves

Item: Bro. John Shaw the Henry Johnson land if he does not redeem it and should he redeem it, the money to said bro. John

Item: Bro. Daniel Shaw the (Bethune?) Debt and if not comply with conditions of bond, then give Daniel land from which bond

        given

Item: Umbrella to niece Nancy Shaw. And all my books to bro. Daniel Shaw except "Scott's Commentarys" to nephew Norman

         Shaw.  Bro. Daniel Shaw my old saddle.

Item: Bros. John Shaw and Daniel Shaw all the crop and provisions on land to be equally divided among them. Anything not mentioned in will to Bro. John Shaw.

Lastly Appoint bro. John Shaw lawful executor.

21 Mar 1845 Angus Shaw (Seal)

Witnesses: Jno McKay

E.K. Branch

Codicil (additions and changes):

Bro. Daniel Shaw a certain note on (Tom McHerd?) for $50 or that amount if collected being (no time of the Bethune? debt?)

Item: Bro. John Shaw--Peoples land, 518 acres, during his lifetime and after his death to his son Angus Shaw

Item: Bro. John Shaw--Negro Girl Charity Ann during his lifetime and after his death to nieces Nancy, Flory, Mary and Elizabeth Shaw (John's daughters) and further if Negro woman Henrietta have any more children equally divide among nieces just named after death of my bro. John.

If  there is a conflict in the Will and the codicil, executor to go by codicil.

14 Aug, 1849 Angus Shaw (Seal)

Witnesses: Jno McKay

E.K. Branch

State NC, Cumberland Co., court Pleas and Qtr Sessions, Dec. Term 1850

Probate. Proven oath John McKay. John Shaw qualified and appted executor. Record in Book of Wills.

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Teresa McVeigh 2 Jun 2012

Will of John McNeil (c1758-1848)

Will of John McNeil (c1758-1848)
1 Jan 1848 , Franklin County, Georgia

Abstract of the Will of Rev. John McNeil (c 1758-1848), son of Rev. George and Mary (Coats) McNeil, written 1 Jan 1848 and probated 1 May 1848 in Franklin County, Georgia

Historical Collections of the Georgia Chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1926, Chas. P. Byrd, publisher, Atlanta, GA [this book is on-line on microfilm on Ancestry.com and in many libraries]

Vol. I, p. 314, Index of Will Book B, Franklin County, GA, 1848-1867
John McNeil
Jan. 1 1848--May 1, 1848

" Of advanced age." Wife Frances with whom I have lived in social quietude 62 years; son Benjamin, daus. Jerutha McNeil, Francis Looney, property of both to be in trust of son Benjamin McNeil, who with "wife Frances" Exrs. Wittnesses: John McFarland, Elijah Griffin

Note: His wife was Frances "Fannie" Cleveland and daughter Frances Looney was Sarah Frances "Fannie" Cleveland Looney, married to Noah Looney

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Teresa McVeigh 2010

Lawsuits concerning Christian RUSMISEL's Will

Christian RUSMISEL (son of Adam) died 7 Sep 1860 near Mt. Solon in Augusta County, VA. His will was proved 22 Oct 1860. Settlement of his estate did not take place until after the Civil War, so the estate suffered. His son, George, and son-in-law, Asher ARGENBRIGHT, were executors. The lawsuit was abstracted by Richard ARMSTRONG.

1864, Oct.: After the War Between The States, a suit was filed by Rachel M. Rusmisel Powers, alleging that she was compelled to accept Confederate notes for her portion of Christian's estate. This money, she said, was worth four cents on the dollar. The complaint by Rachel, states that in October 1864, as well as she can remember, Asher Argenbright came to the home of David Propst, her brother-in-law, where she was then staying. He brought to her a sum of money, in Confederate notes, which was her inheritance. She stated she refused to accept the money, and that Argenbright said he would compell her to accept the money, that she was legally bound to accept it. The complaint reads: "Deceived by these statements, she, being an uneducated female & ignorant of law & of all kinds of business, was finally persuaded, in the absence of her friend, to sign a paper acknowledging the receipt of the so called money.

A complaint [against George Rusmisel and Asher Argenbright as executors of Christain Rusmisel's will] , brought by John I. Rusmisel, and his sisters, Martha M., Marian E., Mary Cupp, Catharine Staubus, Rachel Powers, Rebecca Propst, and Pricilla Staubus, state: At the time of Christian Rusmisel's death, he owned a tract of land containing 170 3/4 acres, valued at at minimum of $35 per acre (worth $5,976.25). His personal property was offered for sale on February 7, 1861, and due to the uncertain times, the land was not sold. The land was held by the executors until February 1863, when it was sold to Jonas Lowman in aprivate sale. This was a violation of the will of Christian Rusmisel, who asked that it be sold at public auction. At the time of the sale, the executors received $3,000.00 in Confederate notes, with the balance to be paid in two installments; one on March 15, 1864 ($1,915.00) and the final one on March 15, 1865 ($1,915.00). At the time of the sale (February 1863), the Confederate notes were worth 20 to 25 cents on the dollar ($600 - $750). At the time the second payment was made, the notes were worth only about 4 cents on the dollar ($76.60). The third and final payment was never made. It was further stated: "That at the date of this sale your orator John I. Rusmisel was a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware, your orators Solomon Staubus and wife were living in the State of Indiana and your oratorex Martha M. Rusmisel was an infant, none of whom knew of the sale of the land, or have very received one cent of the purchase money from the

Executors. The rest of your orators, trusting the matter to the Exs. receipted to them for small sums of Confederate money as it was offered to them, not knowing or examining into their rights..." John and his siblings asked that the sale be set aside and the land be sold at public auction.

1871: Rebecca V. Propes, wife of David Propes, made a deposition, in which she states she has read the deposition of Rachel M. Powers regarding the $500 paid to her by Asher Argenbright..."I was present at the time of that transaction, which occurred at my own house -Rachael was then staying with me, and her memory is wholy at fault as to what really occurred - the true facts are these - Mr. Argenbright brought her five hundred dollars in confederate money. She made no objection whatever to receiving it - she receipted to him for the above amount, taking one Hundred thereof for her present individual use and advised with him as to what she ought to do with the remaining four hundred." Mr. Argenbright was going to Harrisonburg to invest some money in a Confederate bond. "She then requested him to take her four hundred & do likewise with hers. Mr. Argenbright on that occasion so far from using any threats to compel Rachael to receive the Five Hundred dollars, did not even try to pursuade her in fact there was no occasion for him to do so, because Rachael expressed no hesitation in giving him the receipt for the five hundred dollars, directing him to invest the four hundred above stated in a Confederate bond for her use in her own name. She said nothing whatever at the time about Confederate money not being good, and the whole transaction between both parties at the time was fair honest and voluntary. My husband and myself took our portion also in Confederate money, receipting just the same as Rachael did..."

1871: George Rusmisel, in a deposition, stated that Rachael asked them (the executors) to sell the cow she was bequeathed, and that she did not express any desire to retain any of the items bequeathed her, but would rather have the money for them. They were therefore sold, and the money given her.

What is a Blog?

Hello Blog World,

I'm new at this, but I thought I'd better join the Twenty-First Century and learn to blog. It seems like a somewhat narcissistic endeavor, but I will try to make this about others in the past, and not just about me. This blog is devoted to genealogy.

My name is Tess and I am a Geneaholic. I have to research every day or start withdrawal symptoms. I research all my lines, all my husband's lines, and some friends' lines. I volunteer to help others with their lines. This has been an almost 30 year obsession.

This weekend I have probably put in about 25-30 hours on the computer. It has been an exciting day! I made some discoveries to prove back another generation on my paternal grandmother's line:

Frances "Fanny" HESS was born about 1800 in Rockingham County,VA. She married in 1830 to George William JORDAN and had five known children. On her marriage certificate it lists her father as Philip HESS. I just received a copy of her marriage bond this weekend. That was exciting.

I found some other things about Fanny, but then today I found an abstract of Philip HESS's Will:

Hess, Philip ___13, 1850
My two daughters Fanny Gordon and Betsy Minigh. To my wife. My son John Hess. Witnesses. T. H. Erwine. John Fleming. Jacob Simmers. Proved Aug 1850

The will is taken from "Virginia Valley Records," by John W. Wayland (1930), Rockingham Wills, Abstracts of burnt records, p. 412.

Then I found him on the 1820 and 1830 Censuses. Philip, you are found! You are not forgotten. I have proven you exist and now your memory will live on.

Tess