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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Wills and Administrations of Elizabeth City County, Virginia, and Other Genealogical and Historical Items, 1610-1800''}}
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An index of wills and estates for Elizabeth County, Virginia, "abstracted and compiled" by Blanche Admas Chapman, in 1941. Included are the wills of the Wythe family men:  Thomas Wythe, Sr., George Wythe's great-grandfather (will dated 1693); George Wythe's grandfather (will also dated 1693); Thomas Wythe, George Wythe's father (will dated 1728); and Thomas Wythe, George Wythe's brother (1754).<ref>Blanche Adams Chapman, ''Wills and Administrations of Elizabeth City County, Virginia, and Other Genealogical and Historical Items, 1610-1800,'' [Smithfield, VA: 1941], 99, 100, 149, 227, 228, 255.</ref> See Tylers article from 1893, "[[Ancestry of George Wythe,  LL.D.]]," for more on the Wythe family lineage.
  
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==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.
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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.<br />
Exs., my two daughters, following the advice of Mr. George Wythe. D. October 29, 1760, R. February 3, 1761. Wit. Thomas Latimer, William Bean.  
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Exs., my two daughters, following the advice of Mr. George Wythe.
Affiah Shepherd qualified, security-Samuel Watts and Banister Minson. Book 1758-64, p. 191 Original Will.
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D. October 29, 1760 R. February 3, 1761. <br />
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
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Wit. Thomas Latimer, William Bean.
Estate appraised by Joseph Selden, James Naylor and Hursley Carter. April 7, 1761.
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Affiah Shepherd qualified, security-Samuel Watts and Banister Minson. <br/>
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Book 1758-64, p. 191 Original Will. <br />
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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. <br/>
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Examined by George Walker, Jr., James Wallace, Joseph Selden and Thomas Latimer. R. August 7, 1764 <br />
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Book 1763-71, p. 12 <br/>
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Estate appraised by Joseph Selden, James Naylor and Hursley Carter. April 7, 1761. <br/>
 
Book 1758-64, p. 200
 
Book 1758-64, p. 200
 
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Hollier, Simon, Jr. By will appointed Simon Hollier, Ex. Appraisors appointed, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Smolt and Mr. Mallory.
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HOLLIER, Simon, Jr. By will appointed Simon Hollier; Ex. Appraisors appointed, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Smolt and Mr. Mallory. April 16, 1735 <br/>
Mary Hollier renounced her part of the estate. Will proved by Anthony robinson and Thomas tabb.
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Mary Hollier renounced her part of the estate. Will proved by Anthony Robinson and Thomas Tabb. <br/>
Order Book 1731-47, p. 92, 93 and 97
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Order Book 1731-47, p. 92, 93 and 97 <br/>
Appraisal of estate of Captain Simon Hollier, by Williams Parsons, Thomas Smith and William Mallory.  
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Appraisal of estate of Captain Simon Hollier, by William Parsons, Thomas Smith and William Mallory. <br />
June 2. 1747
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June 2. 1747 <br />
Book 1737-49, p. 247
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Book 1737-49, p. 247 <br />
Ordered the estate be settled  by George Wythe, John Lowry, October 8, 1755
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Ordered the estate be settled  by George Wythe, John Lowry, Williams Parsons, Jr. and William Parsons, Sr. <br />
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October 8, 1755 <br/>
 
Order Book 1755-60, p. 27
 
Order Book 1755-60, p. 27
 
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SWENY, Morritt: 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.
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SWENY, Merritt: Leg.-son Roscow; daughter Priscilla Kirkpatrick; daughter Anne Moore; daughter <u>Sarah</u> Westwood; daughter Martha, my right to any part of the estate of Pascow Curle; daughter Mary; daughter <u>Sarah Sweny</u>; 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. <br/>
D.  December 28, 1751 R. October 3, 1752
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D.  December 28, 1751 R. October 3, 1752 <br/>
Wit. W. Westwood, George Johnson, Ann Johnson
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Wit. W. Westwood, George Johnson, Ann Johnson <br/>
Original Will
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Original Will <br/>
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 Augustine Moore by Walker and als., negroes recovered of Priscilla Kirkpatrick, deed. The following paid an equal
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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
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share, Augustine Moore, Martha Sweny, Roscow Sweny and John Parsons. <br/>
Parsons. Estate audited by George Wray, Will Smith and W. Wager. December 4, 1764.
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Estate audited by George Wray, Will Smith and W. Wager. December 4, 1764. <br/>
Attached note: As Mr. Moore will produce all accounts necessary
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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 <br/>
to a settlement and I have no objections to accounts, I
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Augustine Moore, Administrator of Jane Sweny, decd., who was the Extx. and wife of Merrit Sweny against Goorge Walker, Sr., Ex., of Martha Sweny, deed. <br/>
hope you'll proceed for a settlement without my attendance as
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Ordered that George Wray, W. Wager, William Smith and Henry King resettle the estates of Merrit Sweny and Jane Sweny May 7, 1765 <br/>
I cannot conveniently attend. I am, Gentlemen, George Walker
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Book 1763-71, p. 42 <br/>
Sr. April 29, 1765
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Ordered that the following settle the estate of Merritt Sweny: Charles Jenings George Wray, Jr., George Wythe and William Wager. August 4, 1756 <br/>
Augustine Moore, Administrator of Jane Sweny, deed., who was
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Order Book 1755-60, p. 72 <br/>
the Extx. and wife of Merrit Sweny against Goorge Walker, Sr.,
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Probation granted Augustine Moore on tho estate unadministered by Jane Sweny decd.
Ex., of Martha Sweny, deed. Ordered that George Wray, W.
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Security, George Walker. Sr., Roscow Sweny, John Parson and James Westwood. May 2, 1758 <br/>
Wager, William Smith and Henry King resettle the estates of
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Order Book 1755-60, p. 178  
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.
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Exs., son Thomas and grandson Thomas Wythe. Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and John Tomer.
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WYTHE, 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. <br/>
D.  December 14, 1693   March 19, 1693/4
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Exs., son Thomas and grandson Thomas Wythe. Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and John Tomer. <br/>
Wit. John Boan, Jr., John Cheryton, Francis Kuibreton (?)
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D.  December 14, 1693 March 19, 1693/4 <br/>
Book 1689-1699, p. 165
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Wit. John Boan, Jr., John Cheryton, Francis Kuibreton (?) <br/>
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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.
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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. <br/>
Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and Mr. John Tomer.
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Overseers, Mr. Armiger Wade and Mr. John Tomer. <br/>
D. March 10, 1693/4 R. September 18, 1694
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D. March 10, 1693/4 R. September 18, 1694 <br/>
Wit. Robert Crooke, Hugh Rosse, John Allen.
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Wit. Robert Crooke, Hugh Rosse, John Allen. <br/>
Book 1689-1699, p. 163
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Book 1689-1699, p. 163 <br/>
Appraisers for the widow, Captain Anthony Armistead and William Armistead, for the orphans, MAtthew Watts and Robert Crooke.
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Appraisers for the widow, Captain Anthony Armistead and William Armistead, for the orphans, Matthew Watts and Robert Crooke. <br/>
Order Book 1689-1699, p. 45
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Order Book 1689-1699, p. 45 <br/>
Probation granted Ann Wythe on the estate of Thomas Wythe, Jr.
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Probation granted Ann Wythe on the estate of Thomas Wythe, Jr. Armistead. September 18, 1694 <br/>
Armistead. September 18, 1694
 
 
Book 1689-1699, p. 155
 
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; Matthew Ballard; brother James Wallace; mother Ann Wallace; debts due Colo Digges and Major Lightfoot to be paid.
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WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-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 Cole Digges and Major Lightfoot to be paid. <br/>
D.  November 3, 1728 R. October 15, 1729
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D.  November 3, 1728 R. October 15, 1729 <br/>
Wit. John Tabb, Sarah Walker, Abraham George.
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Wit. John Tabb, Sarah Walker, Abraham George. <br/>
Book 1704-30, p. 188
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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.
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WYTHE, Thomas: Leg.-the land I bought of George Picket and <u>Frances</u> to my brother George to repay the debt I owe him; slaves to be divided btween my wife and Fanny Sweny, my wife to have the use of [[Ancestry of George Wythe, LL.D.|Uphan Sweny's]] part during her natural life. <br/>
D.  May 2, 1754 R.  January 7, 1755
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D.  May 2, 1754 R.  January 7, 1755 <br/>
George Wythe, Esq., brother and heir-at-law to said Thomas Wythe, qualified, security Jacob Walker.
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George Wythe, Esq., brother and heir-at-law to said Thomas Wythe, qualified, security Jacob Walker. <br/>
 
Original Will.
 
Original Will.
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==See Also==
===Page 296===
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*[[Ancestry of George Wythe, LL.D.]]
Jane ----------- 81, 181
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*[[Complaint regarding the estate of Frances Wythe]]
227(3, 228(3)
 
 
 
===Page 302===
 
George ----------- 99, 149, 228
 
241, 255(3)
 
 
 
==See also==
 
*[[S. Bassett French Biographical Sketch]]
 
*Other Related Wythepedia Pages
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==External links==
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[[Category: Wills]]
*Read this book in [https://books.google.com/ Google Books.]
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[[Category:Wythe's Family]]
 
 
[[Category: Biographies (Articles)]]
 

Latest revision as of 15:46, 9 March 2018

An index of wills and estates for Elizabeth County, Virginia, "abstracted and compiled" by Blanche Admas Chapman, in 1941. Included are the wills of the Wythe family men: Thomas Wythe, Sr., George Wythe's great-grandfather (will dated 1693); George Wythe's grandfather (will also dated 1693); Thomas Wythe, George Wythe's father (will dated 1728); and Thomas Wythe, George Wythe's brother (1754).[1] See Tylers article from 1893, "Ancestry of George Wythe, LL.D.," for more on the Wythe family lineage.

Excerpts, 1941

Page 99

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.

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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

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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, Williams Parsons, Jr. and William Parsons, Sr.
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, decd., 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
Ordered that the following settle the estate of Merritt Sweny: Charles Jenings George 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 decd. Security, George Walker. Sr., Roscow Sweny, John Parson and James Westwood. May 2, 1758
Order Book 1755-60, p. 178

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WYTHE, 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: Leg.-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 Cole 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 btween 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.

See Also

References

  1. Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Elizabeth City County, Virginia, and Other Genealogical and Historical Items, 1610-1800, [Smithfield, VA: 1941], 99, 100, 149, 227, 228, 255.