Absalom Adams

A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA. DAR Ancestor # A207974

Spouses & Children Elizabeth Unknown (Wife) Children: John S. Adams b. ABT 1787 in Virginia Jesse Adams b. ABT 1786 in Virginia William Adams Lucinda Adams Mary Ann Adams

ID: I586684206

Birth: Abt 1760 in Virginia

Death: Abt 1836 in Chambers County,Alabama

Note:

IN THE NAME OF GOD

I Absalom Adams of said County and State being weak in body and advanced in years and knowing that it is appointed unto all men to die yet being entirely sound in mind and memory do hereby make and ordain this my last Will and Testament.

Item lst: My will first of all is that all my just debts be paid out of my estate before there is any distribution of my property in any way.

Item 2nd: My will further is that after me debts are paid that my son John Adams have my four negro boys, viz" Nepton Jacob Willis and Green to have and to hold as his own right and property after complying with the following conditions and paying out the following sums of money viz: To my daughter Polly Jimersons three youngest children which are now living William Jimerson and Lucinda Jimerson with me viz: Martha Jimerson the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to them as they become of age. My will further is that the above named children be maintained clothed and educated by my son John Adams clear of cost and charges to them, also their heir (at my decease) all the remainder of my perishable property consisting of household furniture hogs, cattle and horses (if any there be) and that it be disposed of in the most prudent and profitable manner and the effects thereof be paid to them as they become of age.

Item 3rd: My will further is that me daughter Lucy Phillips and heirs have the sum of two hundred dollars to become due and be paid unto them at my decease.

4th: To my son William Adams I give and bequeath only the sum of five dollars having given the sum of two hundred and sixty dollars to aid in getting out of some difficulties previously which is considered as his part of my estate.

Item 5th: To my son Jesse Adams I give the sum of five dollars only which I consider as his part of my estate.

Item 6th: To my wife Elizabeth I give and bequeath my negro woman Amy during her life and at her death I give her to my son John Adams and his heirs forever. The afore mentioned negroes after complying with the terms of this will shall belong to my son John Adams and his hers forever as fully and effectiveally as if he had bills of sale for them under my hand.

6th-My will lastly is that my son John Adams act as my executor to put this my will in force. Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of

December 3rd. 1836

his

/s/XAbsalom X Adams LS (Mark)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged

in the presence of

/s/John Adams, Jr. LS

/s/George E. Hodge LS

Certified copy typed sent by O. O. Alsobrook, Judge of Probate Chambers Co., Ala. 31 May 1966.

Marriage 1 Elizabeth UNKNOWN

Note: _STATMARRIED

Children

John S. ADAMS b: Abt 1787 in Virginia

Jesse ADAMS b: Abt 1786 in Virginia
William ADAMS
Lucinda ADAMS
Mary Ann ADAMS
Sources:

Author: Patsy Archer

• Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via mother Mourning Adams (born Pigg) by SmartCopy: Oct 30 2014, 19:50:48 UTC
• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Jan 14 2016, 3:55:45 UTC