Isabel Mann

the will of William Griffin, from Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia Part One 1677-1737.

Will Abstract: Will of William Griffin.

Recorded Henrico County, VA, Court, (date obliterated) 1677. Eldest son William to go to Robert Man until age 18. Son Thomas to go to John Greene until age 18, and Greene to have the keeping of two cows uintil Thomas is 18. To son William, my gunn. To daughter Elizabeth, one cow and pewter. To son Thomas, one chest, all tools of the house, iron potts. To daughter Margaret, my bed and one pewter dish. Youngest daughter Elizabeth is to go to Isabell Mann until age 18. Executor: Robert Mann (witness names oblitereated.)

(Henrico County Wills and Deeds 1677-1692, p. 26, abst. in Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Henrico County, Virginia, Deeds 1677 - 1705 (Richmond, 1986) 1)

Will of William GRIFFIN:

In the name of God, Amen, I William GRIFFIN, being weak of body declare my last will and testament in manner and form following. I bequeath my soul to almighty God that gave it and my body to be decently buried by the discretion of my Executor. I give and bequeath my eldest son William GRIFFIN, unto Robert MANN till he be eighteen years of age. I give and bequeath my son Thomas GRIFFIN to John GREEN till he be eighteen years of age and he have the keeping of his two cows.................for my son Thomas's use till he be of age, and known by the name of mad calf and the other Damsell. I give unto my son William my .............. I give to my daughter Margareth my bed and one pewter dish and one pewter dish to my daughter Elizabeth . One chest to my son Thomas , my ....pistol and all my tools for the good of the house. I give and bequeath my youngest daughter Elizabeth to Robert MANN till she be eighteen years of age and I do make Robert MANN my sole Executor of this my last will and testament ...........I have set to my hand and seal. Aug 1677. William GRIFFIN.