John Joseph McCoskey, Jr.

John McCroskey, a son of John and Elizabeth (Gay) McCroskey, was

born in County Antrim, Ireland September 26, 1715 and died in

Rockbridge County VA in 1811. His will, dated June 18, 1808, is recorded

on pages 354 and 355 of Will Book 3 in Rockbridge County VA. His will

follows:

"In the name of God amen I John McCroskey of the County of Rockbridge

and the State of Virginia do make and appoint this to be my last Will

and Testament in manner and form following Viz I do will that after my

decease all my just debts shall be paid and that my worldly Estate

whatever either real or personal which may remain shall be for the

intire use and benefit and at the disposal of my son Joseph McCroskey

during his natural life and at his decease it shall be equally divided

amongst his children, excepting the sum of one dollar to each of my

other children which I allow to be made paid unto them within one year

after my decease if they chuse to call for it -- And I do Will and

appoint my son Joseph McCroskey sole Executor of this my last Will and

Testament, revoking and disannulling all former wills by me heretofore

made and establishing and confirming this as my last Will and

Testament-- In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and

affixed my seal this tenth day of June in the year of our lord one

thousand eight hundred and eight--

John McCroskey [his mark] (seal)

Signed Sealed and acknowledged as the last Will & Testament in the

presence of us

John Adams

Andw Findley

James Adams

   At Rockbridge County Court July 1st 1811

A writing purporting to be the last Will & Testament of John McCroskey

deceased was produced in Court by Joseph McCroskey the executor

therein named and proved by the oath of John Adams, Andrew Findley and

James Adams Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded-- And on the

motion of said Executor who made oath according to Law probate thereof

is granted him in due form on his giving Bond & Security and he together

with Andrew Findley & John Adams his securities entered into &

acknowledged Bond in the penalty of $5000 Conditioned according to Law

          A Copy Attest QV Reid CRC

John married Sarah Hayes.
Children of John and Sarah (Hayes) McCroskey.

11.  (1). Joseph

m.Martha -----
12. (2). John b.Sep 26 1757 d.Jun 7 1832
m.Margaret Walker

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