* * Will of Thomas Harris - 1782 * *
Thomas Harris, son of Thomas Harris and Mary Giles, married to Elizabeth Lindsey, Children mentioned in will: David, John, Peter, Shurred, Elizabeth and Judith Harris. Also mentioned John Simmons, Joseph Simmons, Richard Peek and F Watkins.Reprinted in Maud Callaway Hays, Harris and Allied Families of Claiborne, Gillison, Thompson and Whitsett, 1953, Repository DAR, pg 20.
Prince Edward County, VA
Will Book No. 1, Page 339.
In the name of God, Amen, This Twnety-sixth day of July 1782
I Thomas Harris of Prince Edward County, being weak of body,
but of Sound mind, memory and Understanding, do make constitute
and declare this my last Will and Testament in Manner and form
following. That is to say first I will and order that all
my just Debts and funeral expenses be discharged and paid off
as soon as conveniently may be after my Decease by my Executors
hereafter named -
Item, I five and bequeath to my true and well-beloved wife
Elizabeth the plantation whereon I now dwell containing One
hundred and fifty acres less or more, for her and her heirs
forever, also my Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, household
furniture and implements of husbandry, to her and her heirs
etc. forever and no more.
Item, I will and order if any of my estate be left after my
wife Elizabeth Deceases to be equally divided amongst my
children (to wit) David, John, Peter, Shurred, Elizabeth and
Judith to them and their heirs forever etc. and no more.
Lastly, I nominate, Constitute and appoint my wife Elizabeth
and David Harris Executors of this my last will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the
Date above written
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the s'd Thos. Harris to be
his last will and Testament in the presence of us
John Simmons His
Joseph Simmons Thomas X Harris
Richard Peek Mark
At court held for Prince Edward County February 16, l784,
This last Will and Testament of Thomas Harris deceased was
presented in Court and proved by two of the witnesses thereto
and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Elizabeth Harris
and David Harris Executors therein named who gave bond and took
the oath required by Law, Certificate for obtaining a probat
thereof in due form is granted them.
Teste. F. Watkins, C.C. (Seal)
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