Will: Martha E. Peyton (1831)

Will of Martha E. Peyton
PWCo. Will Book N, pg. 383
Dated: 30 June 1831; Proved: 3 October 1831

I Martha E. Peyton of Prince William County Va. do make and ordain this my last will and testament, herby revoking all other wills heretofore made by me. 

First, It is my will and desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as possible (my debts few and of small amount) to be paid out of any money I may leave, or bonds due or to become due to me, and from the sale of what little stock I may leave, and household and kitchen furniture; and should there not be enough to discharge the just claims against me, I then direct and do hereby request my Executor hereinafter named mentioned, to hire out my negroes for one year, or longer if necessary, and apply the proceeds thereof to the payment of my debts until they are all paid.

Secondly, I do hereby will and direct that after my debts are paid in the manner aforesaid, that all my negroes, without exception, shall be emancipated and have their freedom, they having served me during my life, and as I am unwilling for them to be kept in slavery or owned by any person after my death.

Lastly, I do hereby appoint, constitute and ordain my friend Jesse Ewell Junr. Executor of this my last will. 

In Witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 30th day of June in the year of our Lord 1831.

Martha E. Peyton {seal}

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us
Jesse Ewell Jr.
Charlotte Ewell

At a Court held for Prince William County the 3d day of October 1831.

This last will and testament of Martha E. Peyton decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the Oaths of Jesse Ewell Jr. & Charlotte Ewell is admitted to record and Jesse Ewell Jr. the Executor therein named here in Court renounced the burthen of the Executor thereof. 

And at a Court held for said County the 2d. day of January 1832. 

On the motion of John W. Tyler, it is ordered that Jesse Ewell Sheriff of this county do take into his possession the Estate of Martha E. Peyton decd. & administer the same according to law with the Will annexed, it appearing that she has been decd upward of three months & no person having applied for administration on her Estate.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. Cur.

Amanuensis Monday: Will of Jane Carney

Will of Jane Carney
PWCo Will Book N, pg. 263

I Jane Carney do hereby make my last Will & Testament in manner & form following (that is to say)

First. I give & bequeath to my son John Carney thirty dollars as his full portion of my estate.

Secondly, I give to my Granddaughter Jane Hardin daughter of Byram Hardin one horse bridle & saddle worth fifty dollars & fifty dollars in money.

Thirdly, I give to my Granddaughter Delia Carney daughter of my son Benjamin one horse bridle & saddle worth fifty dollars & fifty dollars in money.

Fourthly, I give to my son Benjamin Carney one fifth of the residue of my estate after deducting ___ dollars the amount of an account he is due me.

Fifthly, I give to my son William Carney one fifth of my Estate after taking out the three legacies just mentioned taking from his portion ____ dollars he is due me.

Sixthly, I give to my daughter Elizabeth Murthey one fifth of my estate after taking out the three legacies just mentioned taking from her portion forty five dollars she is due me.

Seventhly, I give to my son Joshua one fifth of my Estate after the three legacies just mentioned be pd, he accounting for the thirty five dollars he is due me.

Eighthly, I give to my daughter Tamer Hardin one fifth of my estate after the three legacies [j]ust mentioned be paid.

Lastly, I do hereby constitute & appoint Byram Hardin the husband of my daughter Tamer Executor of this my last will & testament hereby revoking all other or former Wills or testaments by me heretofore made.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 25th day of March 1830.

Jane Carney [X her mark] {seal}

Signed in presence of
Thomas Nelson
Richd. W. Weedon

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County the 2d. day of August 1830. 

This last will and testament of Jane Carney decd was presented to the court by Byram Harding the Execr. therein named and being proved by the oaths of Thomas Nelson and Richd. W. Weedon is ordered to be recorded, and the said Byram Harding made oath to the same according to law and having taken the oath of an Exor. .and performed what is usual in such cases certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. Cur.

Will: Mary C. Gallagher

Will of Mary C. Gallagher
PWCo Will Book N, pg. 259
Proved: 7 June 1830

I Mary C. Gallagher of Providence Farm, County of Prince William, Virginia, being of sound mind but a low state of health, do hereby make this my last will and testament.

To my sister Margaret S. B. Gallagher I leave the whole of my interest in my brother Williams estate, and my interest in my fathers estate, I leave to be equally divided between my three sisters Ann Gallagher, Margaret S. B. Gallagher, and Julia F. Gallagher. 

I leave to my dear Nephew Bernard H. Peyton a gold watch with a handsome seal and key, and to my niece Ann Eliza Peyton a mourning breast pin with her mother's hair and mine set in it.

Those articles I desire my sister Margaret to purchase for them when Bernard H. Peyton shall arrive at the age of eighteen, out of the funds which I leave her. I leave my sister Ann Gallagher executrix of this my last will and testament and desire that the Court shall not require security of her for the performance of this trust. 

In Witness whereof I set my hand and seal this 31st day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty nine.

Mary C. Gallagher {seal}

Sally Linton
Sally B. Campbell
Margaret Gallagher

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County the 7th day of June 1830

This last will and testament of Mary C. Gallagher decd. was presented to the Court by Ann Gallagher her Executrix therein named, and being proved by the Oaths of Sally Linton & Margaret Gallagher is ordered to be recorded, and the said Ann Gallagher having taken the oath of an Executrix and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 Certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, the Court dispensing with security according to the desire of the Testator, it appearing that she died possessed of visible property more than sufficient to pay her debts.

Teste,  P. D. Dawe   Ct. Cur.

Inventory of George Chapman (enslaved persons only) (1829)

Inventory of George Chapman in Fauquier (partial - enslaved persons only)
PWCo Will Book N, pg. 356
14 December 1829

Negroes at Meadowville

Winney old valued at nothing
Hannah old valued at ... $10
Jarrett old valued at nothing
Dick valued at ... $50
Edmond valued at ... $225
Milley ... $150
Mima & Child ... $300
Mariah & Child ...$300
Matilda ... $300
Soyntha ... $275
Bill ... $100
Rush ... $300
Eliza ... $200
Jeffrey ... $200
Israel ... $250
Jim ... $200
William ... $150
Winney ... $120
Joshua ... $120
Lucy & Child ... $175
Moses ... $200
Isaac ... $100
Silas ... $75
Alfred ... $150
Lucinda ... $150
Shadrac ... $200
Charity ... $300

[Total] $4600

... In pursuance of the annexed order to us directed we have appraised the foregoing property belonging to the estate of George Chapman decd. in Fauquier County as shown to us by W. Pearson Chapman his Executor. Given under our hands this 14th day of December 1829.

Sylvester Welsh Senr.
Wm. Byrne
Rob. E. Peyton
Weedon Spenny

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County the 1st day of August 1832

This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of George Champan decd. in Fauquier County was returned to the Court and ordered to be recorded.

Teste,  P. D. Dawe   Ct. Cur.


Inventory of George Chapman in Prince William (partial - enslaved persons only)
PWCo Will Book N, pg. 358
16 December 1829

At Thoroughfare & farm adjoining

Negroes

Bill Curry ... $100
Bob ... 400
Winney & Child    250
Matilda ... 300
Julianne ... 200
Jim ... 250
Puss ... 200
Tom ... 200
George ... 125
Ben ... 80
Letty ... 250
Harriet & Child ... 250
Sarah Anne ... 175
Pug ... 150
Washington ... 100
John ... 50
Kitty & Child ... 250
William ... 200
Susannah ... 75
Fredonia ... 50
Louisa & Child ... 300
William (Pierce) ... 125
Elias ... 200
Mary ... 250
Nancy ... 180
Abernago ... 450
Billy Buck ... 450
Abraham ... 450
Armistead ... 450
Dick ... 400
John (from Meadowville) ... 325
Simon ... 300
Jinney ... 54
Aggy  Child ... 325
Celia ... 300
Martin ... 450
Peggy ... 200
Malvina ... 200
Hannah ... 175
Nat ... 100
Joshua ... 125
Gula ... 75
Harriet with white swelling blank --
Fanny ... 250
Sukey old blank --

[Total] $9789

Will: Elizabeth Green

Will of Elizabeth Green
PWCo Will Book N, pg. 274

I Elizabeth Green of Prince William County Virginia do ordain, constitute, and appoint this my last Will and Testament.

In the first place my desire is that all my debts (which are few and small) be paid then in the second place I give, and bequeath to my dearly beloved daughter Frances E. Green all my property both real, and personal, consisting of one tract of land of between one & two hundred acres which joins P. Warder Doct Thos. Ewell decd. & Thompson Green decd. One negro woman Amy & child, one negro boy, Walt, and one small boy Ferdinand, and also all the little stock and furniture, and money which may be due me, & P. Warder Ext.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 5th July 1830.

Elizabeth [X her mark] Green {seal}

Teste,
P. Warder
Jesse Green
Mary B. Green


At a Court held for Prince William County the 6th day of September 1830.  This last will and testament of Elizabeth Green decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of Philip Warder and Jesse Green, is ordered to be recorded, and Philip Warder the Executor therein named came into Court and made oath to the same according to law, and having taken the oath of an Extr. and performed what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted for him to obtain a probate thereof in due form.

Teste, P. D. Dawe   Ct. Cur.

Friend of Friends Friday: Renoe's Division of Slaves

Estate of William Renoe Division of Slaves

PWCo Will Book N, pg. 226

The undersigned commissioners appointed by an order of the County Court of Prince William dated the 4th day of January 1830 and hereto annexed, have proceeded to divide the slaves belonging to the Estate of William Renoe decd. between the heirs of said William Renoe as follows.

To William Florance in right his wife, Louisa.

Fanny and Child Mary	$225
Martha	150
Moses	35
Jesse	250
Bazil	180
William	35
Page	50
	$1025

To Elizabeth Renoe

Rachel	200
James	350
Howison	250
Emily	130
Sigismond	75
	$1005

 To George N. B. Renoe

Celia & child Catharine	$225
Henson	400
Daniel	100
Kemp	100
Mahala	150
	$975

The whole amount being $3005 each representatives part is $1001.66/100 2/3 therefore to make the part or lot of each representative equal William Florance is to pay to George N. B. Renoe $23 33/100 1/3 and Elizabeth Renoe is to pay to George N. B. Renoe $23 33/100 1/3 – all of which is respectfully reported.  Given under our hands this 1^st day of February 1830.

Chs. Hunton

Howson Hooe

Saml. Weaver

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County March 1^st 1830.

This division of William Renoe’s personal Estate was returned to the Court and ordered to be recorded.

Teste, P. D. Dawe   Ct. Cur.

Will: William L. Scott (1830)

Will of William L. Scott
PWCo WB N, pg. 262

As it is appointed for all men to die, and having been blessed by Divine Providence to whom I feel gratefull with some of this worlds goods, and being now in a sound state of mind do solemly make and ordain this my last Will and Testament written with my own hand and sealed with my seal.

I then therefore do will, and bequeath, to my loving & affectionate mother Clarinda Scott, all my monies, lands, slaves, goods, debts and all and every kind of property whatever that I now, or may have, at any future period. These I solemly give, after my Brother James W. Scott whom I appoint my Executor shall have paid all my just debts. I also give and bequeath all my right and interest in my Fathers Estates, and all and every interest that I may have in my Uncle Noah Maddox's Estate, and I also give to her all & every interest that I may have or now have in any & every property whatever, to have & to hold and dispose of in any way she thinks proper.  Given under my hand & seal this 14th day of April 1830 at Cedar Hill Prince Wm. County& State of Virginia.

William L. Scott {seal}

Signed & sealed in presence of
J. E. Weems
Thomas I. Maddox
Allison Maddox

As I owe but few debts & those of a small magnitude I have explicit confidence in my brother James W. Scott's discharging them when ever called on. It is therefore my wish if the Court will allow it, to permit him to act as Executor with Security.

Given under my hand & seal this 14th day of April 1830
Cedar Hill Prince Wm. County VA

William L. Scott {seal}

Signed & sealed in presence of Jesse E. Weems

At a Court held for Prince William County the 5th day of July 1830.

This last will and testament of William L. Scott decd. was proved by the oaths of Jesse E. Weems and Allison Maddox witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. cur.

1836 Dec. 5.  James W. Scott qualified as Executor of W. L. Scott decd. 

Teste, J. Williams   CC

Will: Spencer Ball

WILL OF SPENCER BALL

Prince William Co., VA

Will Book N, Page 426

Will date 1 January 1831; Probate date 4 June 1832

In the name of God amen. I Spencer Ball of Prince William County and State of Virginia being now in perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in the following manner and form revoking all other wills by me heretobefore made. 1st. I give to my son Francis Waring Ball, my boy Robert son of Aggy. 2. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Lucy Carter her choice of all my women. 3rd. I give to my son Alfred Ball, my man Armstead. 4. I give to my daughter Louisa Ball my woman Suckey daughter of Chloe, with her increase. 5. I give to my daughter Adeline Ball my woman Maria Sally's daughter with her increase. 6. my daughter Frances Tasker Lewis having now in her possession a mulattoe woman called Polly with her children (on loan) which woman and children were sometime ago sold by the sheriff and conveyed to Mr. Carter who purchased them for and on my account no conveyance having been heretofore made of the said negros it is my request that Mr. Carter may convey his title to my beloved wife to dispose of at her death as she shall see proper; but my request is that my daughter Lewis shall still hold the negroes (on loan) until her death.

Particular circumstances rendering it at present impracticable to make such a distribution of our joint Estate as would be desirable and just confiding entirely on the prudence of my beloved wife, to make a proper and suitable distribution hereafter. I give and bequeath to her all the rest and residue of my Estate of every kind whatever, and as I owe no debts, which may not be immediately paid. I desire that no inventory or appraisements may be made thereof and that she shall give no security as Executrix. I recommend to my beloved wife to consult with her brother Mr. Geo. Carter whenever she may want advice in conducting any of her affairs as I have no doubt that she will at all times find him willing to give her such information and advise as will be for her benefit - - lastly, I appoint my beloved wife whole and sole executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all others by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I hereto ___ my hand and affix my seal this eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one.

SPENCER BALL (seal)

acknowledged in presence of

JOHN H. COCKRILL

JOSEPH SUDDOTH

EDWARD L. CARTER

At a Court of Quarterly sessions held for Prince William County the 4th day of June 1832. This last will and testament of Spencer Ball decd. was proved according to law by the oaths of Joseph Suddoth and Edward L. Carter witnesses thereto, and is ordered to be recorded.

Teste

JNO. WILLIAMS C.P.T.

And at a court held for said county the 1st October 1832.

On the motion of Betty L. Ball the Executrix named in the last will and testament of Spencer Ball deceased who made oath to the said will and entered into and acknowledged a bond (without security according to the testators request it appearing to the court that he has left sufficient property to pay his just debts) in the penalty of $40,000 conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

Teste

JOHN WILLIAMS

Friend of Friends Friday - Will of Spencer Ball

WILL OF SPENCER BALL
Prince William Co. Will Book N, Page 426
Will date 1 January 1831; Probate date 4 June 1832

In the name of God amen.  I Spencer Ball of Prince William County and State of Virginia being now in perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in the following manner and form revoking all other wills by me heretobefore made.

1st. I give to my son Francis Waring Ball, my boy Robert son of Aggy.

2. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Lucy Carter her choice of all my women.

3rd. I give to my son Alfred Ball, my man Armstead.

4. I give to my daughter Louisa Ball my woman Suckey daughter of Chloe, with her increase.

5. I give to my daughter Adeline Ball my woman Maria Sally's daughter with her increase.

6. my daughter Frances Tasker Lewis having now in her possession a mulattoe woman called Polly with her children (on loan) which woman and children were sometime ago sold by the sheriff and conveyed to Mr. Carter who purchased them for and on my account no conveyance having been heretofore made of the said negros it is my request that Mr. Carter may convey his title to my beloved wife to dispose of at her death as she shall see proper; but my request is that my daughter Lewis shall still  hold the negroes (on loan) until her death.

Particular circumstances rendering it at present impracticable to make such a distribution of our joint Estate as would be desirable and just confiding entirely on the prudence of my beloved wife, to make a proper and suitable distribution hereafter.  I give and bequeath to her all the rest and residue of my Estate of every kind whatever, and as I owe no debts, which may not be immediately paid.  I desire that no inventory or appraisements may be made thereof and that she shall give no security as Executrix.  I recommend to my beloved wife to consult with her brother Mr. Geo. Carter whenever she may want advice in conducting any of her affairs as I have no doubt that she will at all times find him willing to give her such information and advise as will be for her benefit -- lastly, I appoint my beloved wife whole and sole executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all others by me heretofore made.  In witness whereof I hereto ___ my hand and affix my seal this eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one.

SPENCER BALL {seal}

acknowledged in presence of
  JOHN H. COCKRILL
  JOSEPH SUDDOTH
  EDWARD L. CARTER

At a Court of Quarterly sessions held for Prince William County the 4th day of June 1832.

This last will and testament of Spencer Ball decd. was proved according to law by the oaths of Joseph Suddoth and Edward L. Carter witnesses thereto, and is ordered to be recorded.

Teste, Jno. Williams

And at a court held for said county the 1st October 1832.

On the motion of Betty L. Ball the Executrix named in the last will and testament of Spencer Ball deceased who made oath to the said will and entered into and acknowledged a bond (without security according to the testators request it appearing to the court that he has left sufficient property to pay his just debts) in the penalty of $40,000 conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

Teste, John Williams

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