Elam Farmer's Will

A copy (From Will Book 3, page 307) Chesterfield Co., Va.

In the name of God, Amen, I Elam Farmer Sen'r, of the county of Chesterfield being of weak body but of perfect mind and memory praised be God do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner & form following To Wit---

Imprimus, I land my well beloved Phebe Farmer the use of the land & Plantation that I now live on also three Negroes called Tom, Amey & Doll during her widowhood.

Lastly, I do Desire that my estate shall not come to any appraisement and I do make void all former Wills heretofore by me made Nominating & appointing my two sons Elam Farmer & Hezekiah Farmer & Robert Haskins to be my whole & sole executors of this my last Will & Testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this thirtieth day of Nov one thousand seven hundred & eighty.

Elam Farmr (LS)

Signed sealed & acknowledged in the presence of..... William X Gates; Henry X Boles; Sarah X Boles

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