Signed 13 May 1772; Proved 16 Jul 1772
Updated November 24, 2022
In the Name of God Amen, I Amey GILLIAM of Sussex County being sick but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God and calling to remembrance the uncertainty of human life do make this my last will & Testament in manner and form following
Imprimis: I recommend my Soul to Almighty God trusting in the Mercys of my Crucified Saviour for Redemption and as to the selling what Temporal Estate it has pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me far above my deserts I dispose of as follows --
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Son John GILLIAM my half of Tatums Plantation after he has paid to his two brothers Hincha GILLIAM and William GILLIAM Two pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence each to him and his heirs forever
Item: I give and bequeath to Amey Chappell Daughter of James Chappell my side Saddle [her niece?]
Item: My will and desire is after my Just debts and Legacies are paid that all my Estate of what kind or denomination soever shall be Considered as my deceased Husbands Estate and shall be divided amongst my Three Children to wit John GILLIAM Hincha GILLIAM and William GILLIAM as if it was his Estate property my will and desire is that my said Estate may not be appraised
Lastly I appoint my brother-in-Law John GILLIAM and Richard Blunt Executors of this my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal this Thirteenth day of may One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Two
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged
Amy GILLIAM {Seal}
In the presence of:
Benjamin Robarts
John Wesson
Mary [her X mark] Irby
At a court held Sussex County the 16th day of July 1772
The last will and Testament of Amey GILLIAM deceased was presented into Court by John GILLIAM one of the Executors therein named who made oath thereto as the Law directs and the same was also proved by the Oaths of Benjamin Roberts and John Wesson two of the Witnesses thereto and by the Court ordered to be Recorded and on the Motion of the said Executor Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste A Claiborne C L C
Accounting of Estate of Amey GILLIAM
Dated 16 June 1774
Book C, Page 131, Sussex County, VA
Exec: John GILLIAM
Sources
- Sussex County, VA, Wills, Will Book C, Page 1.