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Index of wills and estates in Elizabeth County, Virginia between the years 1610 and 1800. The relevant portions regarding George Wythe and his family are listed below..<ref>Champna, Blance Adams,Wills and Administrations of Elizabeth City County Virginia and Other Genealogical and Historical Items 1610-1800, [Smithfield, VA:1941], 99-255 </ref> | Index of wills and estates in Elizabeth County, Virginia between the years 1610 and 1800. The relevant portions regarding George Wythe and his family are listed below..<ref>Champna, Blance Adams,Wills and Administrations of Elizabeth City County Virginia and Other Genealogical and Historical Items 1610-1800, [Smithfield, VA:1941], 99-255 </ref> | ||
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Exs., my two daughters, following the advice of Mr. George Wythe. D. October 29, 1760, R. February 3, 1761.<br /> | Exs., my two daughters, following the advice of Mr. George Wythe. D. October 29, 1760, R. February 3, 1761.<br /> | ||
Wit. Thomas Latimer, William Bean. | Wit. Thomas Latimer, William Bean. | ||
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| − | Affiah Shepherd qualified, security-Samuel Watts and | + | <blockquote> |
| − | Banister Minson. | + | Affiah Shepherd qualified, security-Samuel Watts and |
| + | Banister Minson. | ||
Book 1758-64, p. 191 Original Will. | Book 1758-64, p. 191 Original Will. | ||
| − | Account of the estate of Joseph Banister presented by | + | Account of the estate of Joseph Banister presented by |
| − | Apphis Tompkins. Mrs. Tompkins is to furnish rings to | + | Apphis Tompkins. Mrs. Tompkins is to furnish rings to |
| − | Francis Parker, Joannah Carter, Mary Parker and Susanna | + | Francis Parker, Joannah Carter, Mary Parker and Susanna |
| − | Skinner Persuant to the will of Mr. Banister. Mrs. | + | Skinner Persuant to the will of Mr. Banister. Mrs. |
| − | Needham agrees to pay one-half the charges. | + | Needham agrees to pay one-half the charges. |
| − | Examined by George Walker, Jr., James Wallace, Joseph | + | Examined by George Walker, Jr., James Wallace, Joseph |
| − | Selden and Thomas Latimer. R. August 7, 1764 | + | Selden and Thomas Latimer. R. August 7, 1764 |
Book 1763-71, p. 12 <br/> | Book 1763-71, p. 12 <br/> | ||
| − | Estate appraised by Joseph Selden, James Naylor and | + | Estate appraised by Joseph Selden, James Naylor and |
| − | Hursley Carter. April 7, 1761. | + | Hursley Carter. April 7, 1761. |
Book 1758-64, p. 200 | Book 1758-64, p. 200 | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
===Page 149=== | ===Page 149=== | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
| − | Hollier, Simon, Jr. By will appointed Simon Hollier; | + | Hollier, Simon, Jr. By will appointed Simon Hollier; |
| − | Ex. Appraisors appointed, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Smolt and | + | Ex. Appraisors appointed, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Smolt and |
| − | Mr. Mallory. April 16, 1735 | + | Mr. Mallory. April 16, 1735 |
| − | Mary Hollier renounced her part of the estate. Will proved by | + | Mary Hollier renounced her part of the estate. Will proved by |
| − | Anthony robinson and Thomas tabb. | + | Anthony robinson and Thomas tabb. |
| − | Order Book 1731-47, p. 92, 93 and 97 | + | Order Book 1731-47, p. 92, 93 and 97 |
| − | Appraisal of estate of Captain Simon Hollier, by William | + | Appraisal of estate of Captain Simon Hollier, by William |
| − | Parsons, Thomas Smith and William Mallory. | + | Parsons, Thomas Smith and William Mallory. |
| − | June 2. 1747 | + | June 2. 1747 |
| − | Book 1737-49, p. 247 | + | Book 1737-49, p. 247 |
| − | Ordered the estate be settled by George Wythe, John Lowry, | + | Ordered the estate be settled by George Wythe, John Lowry, |
| − | October 8, 1755 | + | October 8, 1755 |
Order Book 1755-60, p. 27 | Order Book 1755-60, p. 27 | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
===Page 227=== | ===Page 227=== | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
| − | SWENY, Merritt: Leg.-son Roscow; daughter Priscilla | + | SWENY, Merritt: Leg.-son Roscow; daughter Priscilla |
| − | Kirkpatrick; daughter Anne Moore; daughter Sarah Westwood; | + | Kirkpatrick; daughter Anne Moore; daughter Sarah Westwood; |
| − | daughter Martha, my right to any part of the estate of | + | daughter Martha, my right to any part of the estate of |
| − | Pascow Curle; daughter Mary; daughter Sarah Sweny; wife Jane, | + | Pascow Curle; daughter Mary; daughter Sarah Sweny; wife Jane, |
| − | my mortgage on the land on which Mrs. Judith Bayley now lives. | + | my mortgage on the land on which Mrs. Judith Bayley now lives. |
| − | I desire that the money Mr, James Kirkpatrick paid Mr. Wm. | + | I desire that the money Mr, James Kirkpatrick paid Mr. Wm. |
| − | Bowden in London for my son Roscow be repaid him out of my estate. | + | Bowden in London for my son Roscow be repaid him out of my estate. |
| − | D. December 28, 1751 R. October 3, 1752 | + | D. December 28, 1751 R. October 3, 1752 |
| − | Wit. W. Westwood, George Johnson, Ann Johnson | + | Wit. W. Westwood, George Johnson, Ann Johnson |
| − | Original Will | + | Original Will |
| − | Account of estate unadministered by Jane Sweny, deed., by | + | Account of estate unadministered by Jane Sweny, deed., by |
| − | Augustine Moore, administrator. Paid Cary Michell's account; | + | Augustine Moore, administrator. Paid Cary Michell's account; |
| − | paid decree against Walker and als.; negroes recovered | + | paid decree against Walker and als.; negroes recovered |
| − | of Augustine Moore by Walker and als., negroes recovered | + | of Augustine Moore by Walker and als., negroes recovered |
of Priscilla Kirkpatrick, deed. The following paid an equal | of Priscilla Kirkpatrick, deed. The following paid an equal | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
===Page 228=== | ===Page 228=== | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
| − | share, Augustine Moore, Martha Sweny, Roscow Sweny and John | + | share, Augustine Moore, Martha Sweny, Roscow Sweny and John |
| − | Parsons. Estate audited by George Wray, Will Smith and | + | Parsons. Estate audited by George Wray, Will Smith and |
| − | W. Wager. December 4, 1764. | + | W. Wager. December 4, 1764. |
| − | Attached note: As Mr. Moore will produce all accounts necessary | + | Attached note: As Mr. Moore will produce all accounts necessary |
| − | to a settlement and I have no objections to accounts, I | + | to a settlement and I have no objections to accounts, I |
| − | hope you'll proceed for a settlement without my attendance as | + | hope you'll proceed for a settlement without my attendance as |
| − | I cannot conveniently attend. I am, Gentlemen, George Walker | + | I cannot conveniently attend. I am, Gentlemen, George Walker |
| − | Sr. April 29, 1765 | + | Sr. April 29, 1765 |
| − | Augustine Moore, Administrator of Jane Sweny, deed., who was | + | Augustine Moore, Administrator of Jane Sweny, deed., who was |
| − | the Extx. and wife of Merrit Sweny against Goorge Walker, Sr., | + | the Extx. and wife of Merrit Sweny against Goorge Walker, Sr., |
| − | Ex., of Martha Sweny, deed. Ordered that George Wray, W. | + | Ex., of Martha Sweny, deed. Ordered that George Wray, W. |
| − | Wager, William Smith and Henry King resettle the estates of | + | Wager, William Smith and Henry King resettle the estates of |
| − | Merrit Sweny and Jane Sweny May 7, 1765 | + | Merrit Sweny and Jane Sweny May 7, 1765 |
| − | Book 1763-71, p. 42 | + | Book 1763-71, p. 42 |
| − | 0rdered that the following settle the estate of Merritt Sweny: | + | 0rdered that the following settle the estate of Merritt Sweny: |
| − | Charles Jennings Georgo Wray, Jr., George Wythe and William | + | Charles Jennings Georgo Wray, Jr., George Wythe and William |
| − | Wager. August 4, 1756 | + | Wager. August 4, 1756 |
| − | Order Book 1755-60, p. 72 | + | Order Book 1755-60, p. 72 |
| − | Probation granted Augustine Moore on tho estate unadministered | + | Probation granted Augustine Moore on tho estate unadministered |
| − | by Jane Sweny deed. Security, George Walker. Sr., Roscow | + | by Jane Sweny deed. Security, George Walker. Sr., Roscow |
| − | Sweny, John Parson and James Westwood. May 2, 1758 | + | Sweny, John Parson and James Westwood. May 2, 1758 |
| − | Order Book 1755-60, p. 178 | + | Order Book 1755-60, p. 178 |
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
| − | WYHTE, Thomas, Sr.: Leg.-grandson Thomas Wythe land which | + | WYHTE, Thomas, Sr.: Leg.-grandson Thomas Wythe land which |
| − | I bought of Mr. Sweny; son John Tomer; granddaughter Ann | + | I bought of Mr. Sweny; son John Tomer; granddaughter Ann |
| − | Wythe; son Thomas Wythe; to Elizabeth Russell and Elizabeth | + | Wythe; son Thomas Wythe; to Elizabeth Russell and Elizabeth |
| − | Savory, if they serve out their time; to Mr. Crook; to Ga--- | + | Savory, if they serve out their time; to Mr. Crook; to Ga--- |
| − | Rouse; to my loving wife. | + | Rouse; to my loving wife. |
| − | Exs., son Thomas and grandson Thomas Wythe. Overseers, Mr. | + | Exs., son Thomas and grandson Thomas Wythe. Overseers, Mr. |
| − | Armiger Wade and John Tomer. | + | Armiger Wade and John Tomer. |
| − | D. December 14, 1693 March 19, 1693/4 | + | D. December 14, 1693 March 19, 1693/4 |
| − | Wit. John Boan, Jr., John Cheryton, Francis Kuibreton (?) | + | Wit. John Boan, Jr., John Cheryton, Francis Kuibreton (?) |
| − | Book 1689-1699, p. 165 | + | Book 1689-1699, p. 165 |
| − | WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-son Thomas at sixteen; loving brother | + | WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-son Thomas at sixteen; loving brother |
| − | John Tomer; daughter Ann; Wife Ann after the decease of my | + | John Tomer; daughter Ann; Wife Ann after the decease of my |
| − | Mother; Godson Francis Mallory; Godson John Tomer; Godson | + | Mother; Godson Francis Mallory; Godson John Tomer; Godson |
| − | William Wilson. Wife Ann, Extx. | + | William Wilson. Wife Ann, Extx. |
| − | Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and Mr. John Tomer. | + | Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and Mr. John Tomer. |
| − | D. March 10, 1693/4 R. September 18, 1694 | + | D. March 10, 1693/4 R. September 18, 1694 |
| − | Wit. Robert Crooke, Hugh Rosse, John Allen. | + | Wit. Robert Crooke, Hugh Rosse, John Allen. |
| − | Book 1689-1699, p. 163 | + | Book 1689-1699, p. 163 |
| − | Appraisers for the widow, Captain Anthony Armistead and William | + | Appraisers for the widow, Captain Anthony Armistead and William |
| − | Armistead, for the orphans, | + | Armistead, for the orphans, Matthew Watts and Robert Crooke. |
| − | Order Book 1689-1699, p. 45 | + | Order Book 1689-1699, p. 45 |
| − | Probation granted Ann Wythe on the estate of Thomas Wythe, Jr. | + | Probation granted Ann Wythe on the estate of Thomas Wythe, Jr. |
| − | Armistead. September 18, 1694 | + | Armistead. September 18, 1694 |
Book 1689-1699, p. 155 | Book 1689-1699, p. 155 | ||
| − | WYTHE, Thomas: Log.-wife Margaret my slaves except those | + | WYTHE, Thomas: Log.-wife Margaret my slaves except those |
| − | which are hired to Robert Ballard of York County; son Thomas; | + | which are hired to Robert Ballard of York County; son Thomas; |
| − | son George; daughter Ann; (all children under 18); my nephew | + | son George; daughter Ann; (all children under 18); my nephew |
| − | Matthew Ballard; brother James Wallace; mother Ann Wallace; | + | Matthew Ballard; brother James Wallace; mother Ann Wallace; |
| − | debts due Colo Digges and Major Lightfoot to be paid. | + | debts due Colo Digges and Major Lightfoot to be paid. |
| − | D. November 3, 1728 R. October 15, 1729 | + | D. November 3, 1728 R. October 15, 1729 |
| − | Wit. John Tabb, Sarah Walker, Abraham George. | + | Wit. John Tabb, Sarah Walker, Abraham George. |
| − | Book 1704-30, p. 188 | + | Book 1704-30, p. 188 |
| − | WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-the land I bought of George Picket and | + | WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-the land I bought of George Picket and |
| − | Frances to my brother George to repay the debt I owe him; | + | Frances to my brother George to repay the debt I owe him; |
| − | slaves to be divided between my wife and Fanny Sweny, my wife | + | slaves to be divided between my wife and Fanny Sweny, my wife |
| − | to have the use of Uphan Sweny's part during her natural life. | + | to have the use of Uphan Sweny's part during her natural life. |
| − | D. May 2, 1754 R. January 7, 1755 | + | D. May 2, 1754 R. January 7, 1755 |
| − | George Wythe, Esq., brother and heir-at-law to said Thomas | + | George Wythe, Esq., brother and heir-at-law to said Thomas |
| − | Wythe, qualified, security Jacob Walker. | + | Wythe, qualified, security Jacob Walker. |
Original Will. | Original Will. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 2 March 2018
Index of wills and estates in Elizabeth County, Virginia between the years 1610 and 1800. The relevant portions regarding George Wythe and his family are listed below..[1]
Contents
Excerpts, 1941
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BANISTER, Joseph: (badly torn) Leg. - daughter Affiah Shepherd; grandson Banister Minson; daughter Sarah Needhan; granddaughter Mary Cooper, with reversion of the bequest to Anne, daughter of William Carter; to Whiting Minson the daughter of Banister Minson; to Mary the daughter of William Carter; to Joseph Needham; to Joseph and John Cooper; mourning rings to Francis Parker, Joannah Carter, Mary Parker and Susanna Skinner; my clothes to Banister Minson, William Carter and Samuel Watts. Refers to lawsuit with the Adms. of Blomfield's estate and specifies that certain negroes are not to be delivered to Col. Selden until he paid for them.
Exs., my two daughters, following the advice of Mr. George Wythe. D. October 29, 1760, R. February 3, 1761.
Wit. Thomas Latimer, William Bean.
Page 100
Affiah Shepherd qualified, security-Samuel Watts and Banister Minson. Book 1758-64, p. 191 Original Will. Account of the estate of Joseph Banister presented by Apphis Tompkins. Mrs. Tompkins is to furnish rings to Francis Parker, Joannah Carter, Mary Parker and Susanna Skinner Persuant to the will of Mr. Banister. Mrs. Needham agrees to pay one-half the charges. Examined by George Walker, Jr., James Wallace, Joseph Selden and Thomas Latimer. R. August 7, 1764 Book 1763-71, p. 12
Estate appraised by Joseph Selden, James Naylor and Hursley Carter. April 7, 1761. Book 1758-64, p. 200
Page 149
Hollier, Simon, Jr. By will appointed Simon Hollier; Ex. Appraisors appointed, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Smolt and Mr. Mallory. April 16, 1735 Mary Hollier renounced her part of the estate. Will proved by Anthony robinson and Thomas tabb. Order Book 1731-47, p. 92, 93 and 97 Appraisal of estate of Captain Simon Hollier, by William Parsons, Thomas Smith and William Mallory. June 2. 1747 Book 1737-49, p. 247 Ordered the estate be settled by George Wythe, John Lowry, October 8, 1755 Order Book 1755-60, p. 27
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SWENY, Merritt: Leg.-son Roscow; daughter Priscilla Kirkpatrick; daughter Anne Moore; daughter Sarah Westwood; daughter Martha, my right to any part of the estate of Pascow Curle; daughter Mary; daughter Sarah Sweny; wife Jane, my mortgage on the land on which Mrs. Judith Bayley now lives. I desire that the money Mr, James Kirkpatrick paid Mr. Wm. Bowden in London for my son Roscow be repaid him out of my estate. D. December 28, 1751 R. October 3, 1752 Wit. W. Westwood, George Johnson, Ann Johnson Original Will Account of estate unadministered by Jane Sweny, deed., by Augustine Moore, administrator. Paid Cary Michell's account; paid decree against Walker and als.; negroes recovered of Augustine Moore by Walker and als., negroes recovered of Priscilla Kirkpatrick, deed. The following paid an equal
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share, Augustine Moore, Martha Sweny, Roscow Sweny and John Parsons. Estate audited by George Wray, Will Smith and W. Wager. December 4, 1764. Attached note: As Mr. Moore will produce all accounts necessary to a settlement and I have no objections to accounts, I hope you'll proceed for a settlement without my attendance as I cannot conveniently attend. I am, Gentlemen, George Walker Sr. April 29, 1765 Augustine Moore, Administrator of Jane Sweny, deed., who was the Extx. and wife of Merrit Sweny against Goorge Walker, Sr., Ex., of Martha Sweny, deed. Ordered that George Wray, W. Wager, William Smith and Henry King resettle the estates of Merrit Sweny and Jane Sweny May 7, 1765 Book 1763-71, p. 42 0rdered that the following settle the estate of Merritt Sweny: Charles Jennings Georgo Wray, Jr., George Wythe and William Wager. August 4, 1756 Order Book 1755-60, p. 72 Probation granted Augustine Moore on tho estate unadministered by Jane Sweny deed. Security, George Walker. Sr., Roscow Sweny, John Parson and James Westwood. May 2, 1758 Order Book 1755-60, p. 178
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WYHTE, Thomas, Sr.: Leg.-grandson Thomas Wythe land which I bought of Mr. Sweny; son John Tomer; granddaughter Ann Wythe; son Thomas Wythe; to Elizabeth Russell and Elizabeth Savory, if they serve out their time; to Mr. Crook; to Ga--- Rouse; to my loving wife. Exs., son Thomas and grandson Thomas Wythe. Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and John Tomer. D. December 14, 1693 March 19, 1693/4 Wit. John Boan, Jr., John Cheryton, Francis Kuibreton (?) Book 1689-1699, p. 165
WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-son Thomas at sixteen; loving brother John Tomer; daughter Ann; Wife Ann after the decease of my Mother; Godson Francis Mallory; Godson John Tomer; Godson William Wilson. Wife Ann, Extx. Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and Mr. John Tomer. D. March 10, 1693/4 R. September 18, 1694 Wit. Robert Crooke, Hugh Rosse, John Allen. Book 1689-1699, p. 163 Appraisers for the widow, Captain Anthony Armistead and William Armistead, for the orphans, Matthew Watts and Robert Crooke. Order Book 1689-1699, p. 45 Probation granted Ann Wythe on the estate of Thomas Wythe, Jr. Armistead. September 18, 1694 Book 1689-1699, p. 155
WYTHE, Thomas: Log.-wife Margaret my slaves except those which are hired to Robert Ballard of York County; son Thomas; son George; daughter Ann; (all children under 18); my nephew Matthew Ballard; brother James Wallace; mother Ann Wallace; debts due Colo Digges and Major Lightfoot to be paid. D. November 3, 1728 R. October 15, 1729 Wit. John Tabb, Sarah Walker, Abraham George. Book 1704-30, p. 188
WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-the land I bought of George Picket and Frances to my brother George to repay the debt I owe him; slaves to be divided between my wife and Fanny Sweny, my wife to have the use of Uphan Sweny's part during her natural life. D. May 2, 1754 R. January 7, 1755 George Wythe, Esq., brother and heir-at-law to said Thomas Wythe, qualified, security Jacob Walker. Original Will.
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- ↑ Champna, Blance Adams,Wills and Administrations of Elizabeth City County Virginia and Other Genealogical and Historical Items 1610-1800, [Smithfield, VA:1941], 99-255
