Lt. William Mays, Jr.

1745 Amelia Court Order Book #1, page 313-B: May 17, 1745 a grand jury was sworn in Amelia County, which included William Thornton Smith as juror. The July 15, 1745 court for Amelia County ordered “Thornton” Smith to be one of the appraisers, along with George Moore, William Mayes and William Jones for the estate of John Lovell, whose admx. was Martha Lovell. [Court Order Book #1 page 327-A]

Will of William MayesAmelia Co, VA, Will Book 1, Page 98In the name of God Amen Aprill 13th 1751. William Mayes Senior of the County of Amelia and parish of Nottoway being in Good Health and in perfect Memory, and calling to Mind the uncertain State of this Trassitory Life do make and declare this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following Revoking all Wills heretofore by me made & this to be taken for my last Will and Testament & Now for Settling of my Temporal Estate, I do Order give and dispose of Same in manner and form followning, Item I give bequeath to my Wife Elisabeth after my decesase my Negroes and Land Whereon I now live and all the goods & Chattols & furniture that is unpon it during her life her Widdowhood and after her decease or Widdowhood I give and bequeath to my son John the Land whereon I now live, and I desire that my Son Gardiner and Son John and daughter Elisabeth & Anne and Milicent and Sarah, Mary, may have out of my Estate as much as my Son William & daughter Winifred had when they were married, and after they are all Equalized, I will and desire that the Remainder of my Estate may be Equally divided among them all and their Heirs for Ever, Except Johanna I will and desire that She may keep her part during her Life and no Longer, but then to fall to her Son William and his Heirs for Ever as Witness my hand the day and date above Written.Sign'd Seal'd and deliveredIn presence of us William Mayes Sen.Thomas Pain Jr.Elizabeth Mayes I Leave Joseph Mottley and wife ElizabethJudith Payn Executors to the above Will

 INVENTORY of William Mays 1775, Amelia County VA Inventory of William Mays 1775 Amelia County VA Will Book 2, Page 137 Inventory of the Estate of William Mays Decd.. one Negro Woman Eve Do. Do. Jude one Do Man Peter One Do Boy Bob 1 horse 1 cow & Yearling & one hog a parcel of Pork in Pickle 1 chest 2 Iron Pots & one pair of hooks 1 Dutch oven 9 Barrels & 4 Bushels of Corn 1 Corner Cubbard 1 Bed 2 sheets & a rug 1 bed & bedstead & cord 2 Tables 1 woollen wheel 1 Side Saddle & Bridle 1 Washing Tub 1 Water pail & Tray 2 Old Hoes 1 Barrel & 1 Rundlet one Old dish & Two Spoons a parcel of Fodder 1 Butter Pot 1 Spice Mortar & Pestle a small Parcel of Salt in a gun 1 box Iron & 2 heaters 2 old chairs & a small parcel of hogs lard 2 bed covers a small parcel Of Copperas 1 Coffee pot 1 old desk 1 pr Cotton Cards 6 Earthen Plates 1 Chamber pot 1 Bowl. ��John Craddock Administrator Jan 2d 1775

 Mayes, William pg 14 William Mayes Court Records

· Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002. Original data: The Virginia Genealogical Society. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly and Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Volume 17, Number 3 [July 1979]Fragmentary Will & Deed Book, 1692-1694 Charles City county,p. 158 Indenture 5 June 1693 between James Cock, John Golightly and Solomon Crook of Bristol Parish, Charles City County, and William Mayes of the same place, land lying between the land of James Cock and the orphan of Capt. Henry Randolph, dec’d, which is part of a patent of 640 acres lying upon the Second Swamp dated 19 April 1690. Present parcel contains 129 acres. Recorded 5 June 1693.James CockeJohn (J) GolightlySolomon (SC) Crook. Volume 19, Number 3

At a Court Held for Prince George county 9 August 1715 Present: John Poythress, Randall Platt, Robert Munford, Lewis Green, John Hamelin, Gent. Justices.

[July 1981, p. 91]

In case between Elizabeth Epes, Exec’x of Wm Epes dec’d and William Mayes for 382½ lbs. tobacco, a special imparlance was granted at last court. Deft. Does not appear nad judgement granted to plt. [Oct 1981]

Volume 20, No 2. [April 1982] Page 49. At a Court held for Prince George County 14 February 1715.

In suit of Elizabeth Epes, Exe’x of William Epes, dec’d, and William Mayes, the plt. Files a replication to the deft. Who has time to consider.

In action of case between Peter Wynne, Admr. Of Joshua Wynne, dec’d, and William Mayes for 600 lbs tobacco due by acct. dated 1710 and 1711, deft appears and has no defense. Judgement granted to plt.

 Volume 20, No. 4. [Oct. 1982] Frances Wynne, Ex’x of John Herbert, dec’d, assignee of William Mayes, plt. Agst John Peterson and William Batte, Adm’rs of Joseph Hollycross, dec’d, for 3480 lbs tobacco, due by bill dated 29 August 1713. Defts. Appear and also spl. By her son Buller Herbert, makes oath that sum is justly due. It is ordered that plt. Recover.

In action between Elizabeth Epes, Exec’x of William Epes, dec’d and William Mayes for 283 lbs tobacco, due by account dated 1708 and 1710, the parties submit it to trial. The account is proved to be just and defendant is to pay.

 Volume 21, No. 2. [Apr 1983]  Page 95 At a court held for Prince George County 8 January 1716. Present John Hamelin, Rand’ll Platt, Robert Munford, Robert Hall, Lewis Green and John Peterson, Gent. Justices.

William Mayes is permitted to clear and turn the main road by his plantation.

 Volume 21, No. 3. [July 1983]  William Mayes vs. Fra. Sands dismist.

Volume 22, No. 4 [Nov. 1984] p. 161 At a Court Held at Merchants Hope for Prince George county, 14 January 1717 William Mayes acknowledged deed of land to Buller Herbert. Mary, wife of Mayes, relinquished her dower right.

Volume 24, No. 4 [Nov. 1986]Virginia Land patent Book 17 Pages 1-255 (1735-1736) abstracted by William Lindsay Hopkins. William Mayes, 400a. Amelia Co., both sides of Flatt Cr.; Walnut Br. Of Flatt Cr. (p.5) 10 January 1735.

Research notes for William Mays

1745 Amelia Court Order Book #1, page 313-B: May 17, 1745 a grand jury was sworn in Amelia County, which included William Thornton Smith as juror. The July 15, 1745 court for Amelia County ordered “Thornton” Smith to be one of the appraisers, along with George Moore, William Mayes and William Jones for the estate of John Lovell, whose admx. was Martha Lovell. [Court Order Book #1 page 327-A]

1754

DB5/169 On June 18, 1754, George Smith was a witness, along with Gardiner Mayes and others, to a deal between James and Ann Mitchell and Edmond Booker, Jr. [as trustee]. Ann Mitchell was the daughter of James Powell Cocke, deceased, late of Henrico County, Virginia. [These deeds are important because they connect Smith’s land to James Powel Cocke’s land….which as of 1747 belongs to his daughter Ann Mitchell, wife of James Mitchell…..jeb] [draw a map here]

DB 5/194: On Sept. 16, 1754, Robert Vaughan and his wife Martha of Raleigh Parish, Amelia County sold to Edmund Booker, Jr. of Raleigh Parish 100 acres on the lower side of Flat creek on a branch of said creek known as Vaughan’s Creek, “whereon Vaughan now lives,” that lies on south side of the road from Henry Farley’s Ordinary to Mayes’s bridge over Flat Creek adjoining the lines of George Smith, James Mitchell, Thomas Vaughan, William Bauldwin,(sic) and land formerly belonging to Thomas Easley, but where John Turner now lives.

1755 Amelia County DB5 / 297: Gardner Mayes sold 200 acres on the upper side of Flat Creek to George Smith on April 24, 1755 for £90. It was the land patented to said Mayes on Feb. 5, 1755 adjoining the lines of Towns and Watkins. Wife [no name filled in] of Gardner Mayes relinquished her dower rights.

DB 5 / 371. George and Ann Smith were witnesses to a deed from Joseph Tanner to Gardner Mayes Oct. 13, 1755. It was the lower one-half part of 200 acres [but still on the north side of Flatt Creek…jeb] said Tanner purchased from George Smith by deed Sept 26, 1755, adjoining lines of said Tanner, R---kill, (illegible but probably Russell) on NORTHSIDE of Flatt Creek, a branch through said Tanner’s plantation whereon he now lives, and lines of Hendrakes (sic), Drinkwater, and Rushel. Thomas Pain was also a witness.

Is this significant? DB5 / 387 Joseph Mottley of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, to Thomas Pain of same Oct 15, 1755, for natural love for son-in-law Thomas Pain. 283 on acres both sides of Flatt Creek, adjoining the lines of John Forster, said Joseph Mottley, which he purchased of Mathew Mayes, Josiah Hunley, and one other tract purchased of Thomas Tanner and the land of William Mays (sic) and William Childres, being the eldest survey said Jos. Mottley made, and is same land where said Thomas Pain lately lived, known as “Pain’s Plantation” and is part of patent of 1383 acres June 25, 1747 with all woods. Wits: Edmund Booker, Jr., George Smith, Mark Moor[e], and Abraham Mottley. *

1756 DB5/426: Edmund Booker, Jr. of Raleigh Parish sold 100 acres to Robert Vaughan and Martha his wife of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County March 25, 1756. The land was on the lower side of Flatt Creek on a branch of said creek called Vaughan’s Creek, being part of tract whereon said Vaughan lives. It is on the south side of the road from Henry Farley’s Ordinary to May’s [sic probably Mayes’s] bridge adjoining the land of George Smith, James Marshall, Thomas Vaughan, William Baldwin, and land formerly Thomas Easley’s but where John Turner lately lived.

1757 Amelia County DB 6 / 27: George Smith sold 200 acres on the upper side of Flat Creek to Edward Barden on May 26, 1757 for £60. It was the land patented to Gardner Mayes on Feb. 5, 1755 conveyed to said Smith. Land is adjoining the lines of Towns and Watkins. (no wife signed relinquishment of dower rights.) Prince Edward Co. Prince Edward County DB 1, page 98 – A: July 12, 1757: Thomas Childrey of Lunenburg County (Va.) sold 388 acres in Prince Edward County to George Smith of Amelia County for £110 Virginia money. It lay on both sides Bryer River granted to said Childrey by patent 13 August 1743. [patent book says August 30, 1743…jeb] Beginning at an oak on said river below Morton’s marked path to Williamson’s, then north, then south, [mostly on the RIVER] No witnesses. Recorded July 18, 1757.

Prince Edward County DB 1/ 123-b: On December 22, 1757 John Smith of PE County sold 250 acres to Peter Dupee, Jr. of Amelia County adjoining John Whitworth, John Smith, Jr., Thomas Smith and Samuel Whitworth. Witnesses were Thomas Tabb, John Tabb, Joseph Mayo, John Craddock, James Clarke. It was recorded December 22, 1757. John Smith signed with his mark “8”. [This John Smith, Jr. may be the son of William Thornton Smith, deceased, who would have inherited the land owned by W.T.S. at the time of his death….jeb. The “other” John Smith, who is selling the land, appears, by his “mark,” to be the same man as the son of the John Smith, Sr. of Gloucester, deceased.]

William Mays of Lunendburg Co, VA Will

William Mayes - 8 Nov 1748; Early Wills 1746-1765 Lunenburg County VA Will Bk 1 p 39-42; In the name of God, Amen, I William Mayes of Lunenburg County being in perfect health and sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and testament in manner and form following:� Imprimis I give and bequeath to my son William Mays and to his heirs forever the plantation he now lives on and all my land there unto� belonging on the uper side Flat Creek being part of four hundred acres I also give to my son William Mays and to his heirs forever the plantation I now live on on Roanoak in Lunenburgh. Item I give to my eon Mattox Mays and to his heirs forever one Indian Slave named Iuda.� Item I give to my son Joseph Mays and to his heirs forever three Indian slaves viz: Jark, Jemmy and Larry.� Item I give to my daughter Frances White for and during the term of her natural life the plantation whereon she now liveth containing by estimation one hundred and twenty acres be the same more or less and is all that part of the above tract which lies between Flat Creek and a Branch known by the name of Dividing Branch.� Now if my said daughter Francis White by herself or her husband should at any time rent or lease the said plantation or make any unnecessary waste in cutting, distroying or felling any timbers thereon then I� give the said plantation to my grandson William Childrey and to his heirs forever. Item if my said daughter Frances White should comply with the above condition then after her natural life I give to my said grandson William Childrey the above mentioned land to him his heirs forever.� I also give to my daughter Frances White while during her natural life one Indian slave named Phillis, and after her death, I give the said slave and her increase to be equally divided between y two grand�sons Thomas Childrey and William Childrey.� I also give to each of my said grand�sons one breeding cow.� Item I give to my said grand-son Thanas Childrey and to his heirs forever all that part of the aforesaid track of land that lies on the east side ofthe aforesaid Dividing Branch containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less. Item I give to my loving wife Mary Mays for and during her natural life the use of my Indian girl slave named� Nancy and after her decease I give the said slave and her increase to my son Joseph Mays and to his heirs for�ever.� Item I give to my grand-daughter Mary Mattox Giles one Indian slave named Daniel and if she dyeth without an heir lawfully begotten of her body then I give the said slave to my son Mattox Mays and to his heirs forever.� Item I give to my daughter Lucy Ellis one breading cow. Item I give to my loving wife Mary Mays after my just debts, several legacies and funeral expenses are paid and discharged the full use of all my other estate whatsoever during her natural life and after her decease I give it to my son Joseph Mays and his heirs forever. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons Mattox Mays and Joseph Mays hole and sole executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all for�mer wills by me made and hereby forbiding any appraisement of my estate. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this� 8� day of November, l748.

Signed, sealed, published and delivered in presence of:���������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� �������Wm. Mays (Seal) James Hunt, William (X) Faris George Abury

At a Court held for Lunenburgh County the first day of October 1751. �This last will and testament of William Maya deceased was exhibited in court by Mattox Mays one of the executors there�in appointed and the same was proved by the oaths of all the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded. And the said executor having taken the oath of an executor and with Abraham Martin, his security entered into bond and acknowledged the same on his motion certificate was granted him for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. Reserving liberty to Joseph Mays the other executor in the said will named to join in the probate if he shall think fit. And it is Ordered that he be summoned to appear at the next court. ��Teste: Clement Read CLC Truly Recorded, Teste: Clement Read, CLC

1745 Amelia Court Order Book #1, page 313-B: May 17, 1745 a grand jury was sworn in Amelia County, which included William Thornton Smith as juror. The July 15, 1745 court for Amelia County ordered “Thornton” Smith to be one of the appraisers, along with George Moore, William Mayes and William Jones for the estate of John Lovell, whose admx. was Martha Lovell. [Court Order Book #1 page 327-A]

Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002. Original data: The Virginia Genealogical Society. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly and Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Volume 17, Number 3 [July 1979]Fragmentary Will & Deed Book, 1692-1694 Charles City county,p. 158 Indenture 5 June 1693 between James Cock, John Golightly and Solomon Crook of Bristol Parish, Charles City County, and William Mayes of the same place, land lying between the land of James Cock and the orphan of Capt. Henry Randolph, dec’d, which is part of a patent of 640 acres lying upon the Second Swamp dated 19 April 1690. Present parcel contains 129 acres. Recorded 5 June 1693.James CockeJohn (J) GolightlySolomon (SC) Crook. Volume 19, Number 3

At a Court Held for Prince George county 9 August 1715 Present: John Poythress, Randall Platt, Robert Munford, Lewis Green, John Hamelin, Gent. Justices.

[July 1981, p. 91]

In case between Elizabeth Epes, Exec’x of Wm Epes dec’d and William Mayes for 382½ lbs. tobacco, a special imparlance was granted at last court. Deft. Does not appear nad judgement granted to plt. [Oct 1981]

Volume 20, No 2. [April 1982] Page 49. At a Court held for Prince George County 14 February 1715.

In suit of Elizabeth Epes, Exe’x of William Epes, dec’d, and William Mayes, the plt. Files a replication to the deft. Who has time to consider.

In action of case between Peter Wynne, Admr. Of Joshua Wynne, dec’d, and William Mayes for 600 lbs tobacco due by acct. dated 1710 and 1711, deft appears and has no defense. Judgement granted to plt.

 Volume 20, No. 4. [Oct. 1982] Frances Wynne, Ex’x of John Herbert, dec’d, assignee of William Mayes, plt. Agst John Peterson and William Batte, Adm’rs of Joseph Hollycross, dec’d, for 3480 lbs tobacco, due by bill dated 29 August 1713. Defts. Appear and also spl. By her son Buller Herbert, makes oath that sum is justly due. It is ordered that plt. Recover.

In action between Elizabeth Epes, Exec’x of William Epes, dec’d and William Mayes for 283 lbs tobacco, due by account dated 1708 and 1710, the parties submit it to trial. The account is proved to be just and defendant is to pay.

 Volume 21, No. 2. [Apr 1983]  Page 95 At a court held for Prince George County 8 January 1716. Present John Hamelin, Rand’ll Platt, Robert Munford, Robert Hall, Lewis Green and John Peterson, Gent. Justices.

William Mayes is permitted to clear and turn the main road by his plantation.

 Volume 21, No. 3. [July 1983]  William Mayes vs. Fra. Sands dismist.

Volume 22, No. 4 [Nov. 1984] p. 161 At a Court Held at Merchants Hope for Prince George county, 14 January 1717 William Mayes acknowledged deed of land to Buller Herbert. Mary, wife of Mayes, relinquished her dower right.

Volume 24, No. 4 [Nov. 1986]Virginia Land patent Book 17 Pages 1-255 (1735-1736) abstracted by William Lindsay Hopkins. William Mayes, 400a. Amelia Co., both sides of Flatt Cr.; Walnut Br. Of Flatt Cr. (p.5) 10 January 1735.

1745 Amelia Court Order Book #1, page 313-B: May 17, 1745 a grand jury was sworn in Amelia County, which included William Thornton Smith as juror. The July 15, 1745 court for Amelia County ordered “Thornton” Smith to be one of the appraisers, along with George Moore, William Mayes and William Jones for the estate of John Lovell, whose admx. was Martha Lovell. [Court Order Book #1 page 327-A]

1754

DB5/169 On June 18, 1754, George Smith was a witness, along with Gardiner Mayes and others, to a deal between James and Ann Mitchell and Edmond Booker, Jr. [as trustee]. Ann Mitchell was the daughter of James Powell Cocke, deceased, late of Henrico County, Virginia. [These deeds are important because they connect Smith’s land to James Powel Cocke’s land….which as of 1747 belongs to his daughter Ann Mitchell, wife of James Mitchell…..jeb] [draw a map here]

DB 5/194: On Sept. 16, 1754, Robert Vaughan and his wife Martha of Raleigh Parish, Amelia County sold to Edmund Booker, Jr. of Raleigh Parish 100 acres on the lower side of Flat creek on a branch of said creek known as Vaughan’s Creek, “whereon Vaughan now lives,” that lies on south side of the road from Henry Farley’s Ordinary to Mayes’s bridge over Flat Creek adjoining the lines of George Smith, James Mitchell, Thomas Vaughan, William Bauldwin,(sic) and land formerly belonging to Thomas Easley, but where John Turner now lives.

1755 Amelia County DB5 / 297: Gardner Mayes sold 200 acres on the upper side of Flat Creek to George Smith on April 24, 1755 for £90. It was the land patented to said Mayes on Feb. 5, 1755 adjoining the lines of Towns and Watkins. Wife [no name filled in] of Gardner Mayes relinquished her dower rights.

DB 5 / 371. George and Ann Smith were witnesses to a deed from Joseph Tanner to Gardner Mayes Oct. 13, 1755. It was the lower one-half part of 200 acres [but still on the north side of Flatt Creek…jeb] said Tanner purchased from George Smith by deed Sept 26, 1755, adjoining lines of said Tanner, R---kill, (illegible but probably Russell) on NORTHSIDE of Flatt Creek, a branch through said Tanner’s plantation whereon he now lives, and lines of Hendrakes (sic), Drinkwater, and Rushel. Thomas Pain was also a witness.

Is this significant? DB5 / 387 Joseph Mottley of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, to Thomas Pain of same Oct 15, 1755, for natural love for son-in-law Thomas Pain. 283 on acres both sides of Flatt Creek, adjoining the lines of John Forster, said Joseph Mottley, which he purchased of Mathew Mayes, Josiah Hunley, and one other tract purchased of Thomas Tanner and the land of William Mays (sic) and William Childres, being the eldest survey said Jos. Mottley made, and is same land where said Thomas Pain lately lived, known as “Pain’s Plantation” and is part of patent of 1383 acres June 25, 1747 with all woods. Wits: Edmund Booker, Jr., George Smith, Mark Moor[e], and Abraham Mottley. *

1756 DB5/426: Edmund Booker, Jr. of Raleigh Parish sold 100 acres to Robert Vaughan and Martha his wife of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County March 25, 1756. The land was on the lower side of Flatt Creek on a branch of said creek called Vaughan’s Creek, being part of tract whereon said Vaughan lives. It is on the south side of the road from Henry Farley’s Ordinary to May’s [sic probably Mayes’s] bridge adjoining the land of George Smith, James Marshall, Thomas Vaughan, William Baldwin, and land formerly Thomas Easley’s but where John Turner lately lived.

1757 Amelia County DB 6 / 27: George Smith sold 200 acres on the upper side of Flat Creek to Edward Barden on May 26, 1757 for £60. It was the land patented to Gardner Mayes on Feb. 5, 1755 conveyed to said Smith. Land is adjoining the lines of Towns and Watkins. (no wife signed relinquishment of dower rights.) Prince Edward Co. Prince Edward County DB 1, page 98 – A: July 12, 1757: Thomas Childrey of Lunenburg County (Va.) sold 388 acres in Prince Edward County to George Smith of Amelia County for £110 Virginia money. It lay on both sides Bryer River granted to said Childrey by patent 13 August 1743. [patent book says August 30, 1743…jeb] Beginning at an oak on said river below Morton’s marked path to Williamson’s, then north, then south, [mostly on the RIVER] No witnesses. Recorded July 18, 1757.

Prince Edward County DB 1/ 123-b: On December 22, 1757 John Smith of PE County sold 250 acres to Peter Dupee, Jr. of Amelia County adjoining John Whitworth, John Smith, Jr., Thomas Smith and Samuel Whitworth. Witnesses were Thomas Tabb, John Tabb, Joseph Mayo, John Craddock, James Clarke. It was recorded December 22, 1757. John Smith signed with his mark “8”. [This John Smith, Jr. may be the son of William Thornton Smith, deceased, who would have inherited the land owned by W.T.S. at the time of his death….jeb. The “other” John Smith, who is selling the land, appears, by his “mark,” to be the same man as the son of the John Smith, Sr. of Gloucester, deceased.]

William Mays of Lunendburg Co, VA Will

William Mayes - 8 Nov 1748; Early Wills 1746-1765 Lunenburg County VA Will Bk 1 p 39-42; In the name of God, Amen, I William Mayes of Lunenburg County being in perfect health and sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and testament in manner and form following:� Imprimis I give and bequeath to my son William Mays and to his heirs forever the plantation he now lives on and all my land there unto� belonging on the uper side Flat Creek being part of four hundred acres I also give to my son William Mays and to his heirs forever the plantation I now live on on Roanoak in Lunenburgh. Item I give to my eon Mattox Mays and to his heirs forever one Indian Slave named Iuda.� Item I give to my son Joseph Mays and to his heirs forever three Indian slaves viz: Jark, Jemmy and Larry.� Item I give to my daughter Frances White for and during the term of her natural life the plantation whereon she now liveth containing by estimation one hundred and twenty acres be the same more or less and is all that part of the above tract which lies between Flat Creek and a Branch known by the name of Dividing Branch.� Now if my said daughter Francis White by herself or her husband should at any time rent or lease the said plantation or make any unnecessary waste in cutting, distroying or felling any timbers thereon then I� give the said plantation to my grandson William Childrey and to his heirs forever. Item if my said daughter Frances White should comply with the above condition then after her natural life I give to my said grandson William Childrey the above mentioned land to him his heirs forever.� I also give to my daughter Frances White while during her natural life one Indian slave named Phillis, and after her death, I give the said slave and her increase to be equally divided between y two grand�sons Thomas Childrey and William Childrey.� I also give to each of my said grand�sons one breeding cow.� Item I give to my said grand-son Thanas Childrey and to his heirs forever all that part of the aforesaid track of land that lies on the east side ofthe aforesaid Dividing Branch containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less. Item I give to my loving wife Mary Mays for and during her natural life the use of my Indian girl slave named� Nancy and after her decease I give the said slave and her increase to my son Joseph Mays and to his heirs for�ever.� Item I give to my grand-daughter Mary Mattox Giles one Indian slave named Daniel and if she dyeth without an heir lawfully begotten of her body then I give the said slave to my son Mattox Mays and to his heirs forever.� Item I give to my daughter Lucy Ellis one breading cow. Item I give to my loving wife Mary Mays after my just debts, several legacies and funeral expenses are paid and discharged the full use of all my other estate whatsoever during her natural life and after her decease I give it to my son Joseph Mays and his heirs forever. Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons Mattox Mays and Joseph Mays hole and sole executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all for�mer wills by me made and hereby forbiding any appraisement of my estate. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this� 8� day of November, l748.

Signed, sealed, published and delivered in presence of:���������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� �������Wm. Mays (Seal) James Hunt, William (X) Faris George Abury

At a Court held for Lunenburgh County the first day of October 1751. �This last will and testament of William Maya deceased was exhibited in court by Mattox Mays one of the executors there�in appointed and the same was proved by the oaths of all the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded. And the said executor having taken the oath of an executor and with Abraham Martin, his security entered into bond and acknowledged the same on his motion certificate was granted him for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. Reserving liberty to Joseph Mays the other executor in the said will named to join in the probate if he shall think fit. And it is Ordered that he be summoned to appear at the next court. ��Teste: Clement Read CLC Truly Recorded, Teste: Clement Read, CLC