David Snodgrass Will
6 Jan 1814 -- Will Bk. 4, pp. 79-80: I
David Snodgrass of Washington
County and Commonwealth of Virginia do hereby make my last Will and
testament in manner and form following (That is to say) (after all my lawful
debts and funeral charges are paid). First I give and bequeath to my wife
Margaret Snodgrass one full third part of my real Estate including my negro
girl names Lyle during her natural life--also the choice of one of my stock of
horses her saddle &c. likewise two of the best of my Milch cows together
with one full third part of all my household furniture to be for her own use
and at her decease to dispose of as she may think most proper. Second I give
and bequeath to my sons Joseph and Benjamin all my lands and tenements I
now possess to be divided as follows to wit To my son Joseph I give all my lands
on the west side of the creek joining the lines of James Reed and others to be enjoyed by
him his heirs forever all my land on the East side of s'd creek including both sides of
the river I give to my son Benjamin to be enjoy'd by him his heirs &c forever. Also at
his mothers decease he shall have my above mentioned negro girl named Lyle to be enjoy'd
by him his heirs forever also all my stocks of horses my stock of cattle Except such as
shall be particularly specify'd also all my farming utensials and implements of Husbandry.
3rd I give to my two daughters Mary Wills and Jean Coffield Each I give one Milch Cows
next choice after their Mother out of my stock of cattle. Also my will is my son Robert
stands indebted to me the sum of seventeen dollars and fifty cents that he be exhonerated
from the payment of the same on his paying six dollars to my son John. 4th to each of my
children Martha, William, James, & Catherine, David & Margaret I give and bequeath
to Each five shillings And further my will is that as my two sons Joseph and Benjamin
enjoy the whole of my lands that each shall be equal shares in the use of the barn until
such times as they may see proper to make other arrangements. Lastly all the rest of my
estates both real & personal of whatsoever kind it may be not herein particularly
disposed of I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin to him and his heirs forever. Also I do
hereby constitute and appoint my son James as my Executor to this my last will and
testament hereby revoking all other or former wills and testaments heretofore made. In
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this sixth day of January
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. David Snodgrass
witnesses: Wm. Snodgrass & Moses Hutton. Proved in court 18 Oct 1814 & recorded.
James Snodgrass appointed executor, with William Snodgrass & Robert Edmondson his
securities.
1 Jun 1814 -- Will Bk. 4, pp. 212-3: In the Name of God Amen I
James Reed
of Washington County Virginia Being Ill of Body but of sound and
disposing
mind do make this as followeth my last Will and Testament. To my son James I give and
bequeath my tract of land to him and his heirs forever containing two hundred twenty four
and one half acres and the remainder of my personal property after paying the following
legacies to him also I give one negro boy named Lewis to my daughter Jennet I give and
bequeath two hundred pounds part of it to be paid by a bond of seventy two pounds and the
interest thereon which my son james took of Samuel Hathorn for my use and benefit the
remainder to be paid out of my personal property and also one mare called Lark & her
colt and one bed & furniture and one Duro & the furniture of my Cupboard. To my
Daughter Margery now Margery Longwell I give one horse creature to the value of Thirty
pounds. To my son John Reed and my Daughters Margaret Ryburn and Elizabeth Snodgrass I
give and bequeath two Dollars each. And I do by these presents appoint my son James Reed
and my Daughter Jennet Executor & Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament. In
Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first of June 1814. James Reed
witnesses: Matthew Buchanan & John Graham. Proved in court: 18 Feb 1817; James Reed
appointed executor with John Reed & David Snodgrass his securities. For certificate of
probate by Jane Reed see minute book of 1817 page 85.
19 Sep 1814 -- Will Bk. 4, pg. 81: I Margaret Snodgrass of Washington
County and state of Virginia relict of David Snodgrass deceased, being dissatisfied with
the provision made for me by the Will of David Snodgrass my late husband deceased, do
hereby renounce the same and every part thereof and claim such part of the real and
personal estate of the said David deceased as by the laws and statutes of this
Commonwealth I am intitled to receive. Witness my hand and seal this 19th day of September
1814. Margaret Snodgrass witnesses: Moses Hutton & Joseph Snodgrass. Proved in court
18 Oct 1814 & recorded.
1 Nov 1814 -- Will Bk. 4, pg. 228: David Snodgrass, settlement by
executor James Snodgrass; paid to Henry Jones, Benjamin Glenn, James Orr, D. Campbell,
William Tate, William Poston, Edward Campbell, and W. Snodgrass, Joseph Snodgrass, David
Snodgrass, and Benjamin Snodgrass. Receipts from David Glenn and Robert Snodgrass.
witnesses: James Orr, Samuel Moore, George Whiteberry.
20 Dec 1814 -- Will Bk. 4, pg. 101: Appraisal of the estate
of David Snodgrass.
20 Dec 1814 -- Will Bk. 4, pg. 105: Margaret Snodgrass,
David's widow,relinquishes her dower and is granted food and
yearly stipend as requested.witnesses: James Orr, William
Byars, John Stewart.
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