Richard Barnes, of Richmond County

Richard Barnes

• Birth: 1697 37 —
• Death: 1760 —
• Father: Thomas Barnes b: AFT 1653 in Kent Island, Maryland
• Mother: Jane MNU Wilkins b: AFT 1657

Marriage 1 Frances Ingo b: ABT 1704 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia Married: ABT 1720 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia

Children

• Has Children Thomas Barnes b: ABT 1722 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia

Marriage 2 Penelope Manley b: BEF 1710 in Lunenberg Parish, Richmond County, VirginiaMarried: BET 1733 AND 1739 in Richmond County, Virginia

Children

• Has No Children Mary Barnes b: BEF 1738 in Richmond County, Virginia
• Has Children Rebecca Barnes b: ABT 1740 in Richmond County, Virginia
• Has Children Sarah Barnes b: 20 JUL 1742 in Richmond County, Virginia

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Name: Richard Barnes Sex: M Birth: 1700 in Northumberland County, Virginia Death: 30 SEP 1760 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia Note:

From http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I05833...

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 6, 1753-1767

   p.212 - Richard BARNES, Lun.Par., will; 15 Jul 1754, 2 Mar 1761 dear bro. and friends Maj. Abraham BARNES and his two sons, John and Richard, Col. Landon CARTER, and Col. John TAYLOE all that plant., tract, or parcel of land whereon I now live...adjoining on the main road and [the land of] Edward TOMLINSON also all that plant., tract, or parcel of land lying at Mulberry Island on the river side, also all that land which was Mrs. INGO's dower and which is part of another tract of land lying at Mulberry Island, and also all that land I bought of John MARKS; wife Penelope; son Thomas; daus. Mary (KELSICK], Rebecca BECKWITH, Elinor, Sarah, and Elizabeth; ex: bro. Abraham; wits: William WILSON, John SAMFORD, John NEWMAN, George WILSON, Henry SISSON, William FORD;

   Memorandum, 10 Jul 1757; mentions Jonathan BECKWITH husband of dau. Rebecca.

   Cod., notes that dau. Elinor mar. John Morton JORDAN.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 6, 1753-1767

   p.245 - To all Christian people to whom these presents shall come, I Abraham BARNES of St. Mary's Co. in the Province of Maryland send greeting, whereas my bro. Richard BARNES late of Richmond Co. in the Colony of Virginia, in his lifetime duly made his last will...whereby he appointed me...his whole...ex. and whereas the sd. Richard BARNES soon after making the sd. will died, and I the sd. Abraham BARNES have refused to accept the said executorship and have never acted therein. Now know ye that I...as a further declaration thereof do by these presents renounce and disclaim this said executorship as witness my hand and seal this 24th day of February; wits: Ger. HOOE, Francis RANDALL.

   [Capt. Richard BARNES mar. (1) Frances INGO and (2) Penelope MANLY. MRC, p.10.]

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 6, 1753-1767

   p.251 - Richard BARNES, inv; ord. 2 Mar 1761.

   p.266 - Richard BARNES, f.inv; ord. 4 Jun 1761.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 7, 1767-1787

   p.535 - Samuel WOOLLARD, NFP, will; [ 7 ] 1786, 1 Jan 1787 wife Mary Anne; son John land I bought of Charles HAMMOND, John SAUNDERS, and Alexander George FEAGINS; son Samuel land I bought of my bro. John whereon William ENGLISH now lives also my father's purchase of William HAMMOND and the tract I bought of Jesse MORRIS; son William Jasper land I bought of Richard BARNES, Charles TAYLOR, and Col. John SMITH; daus. Elizabeth SMITH, Anne, Eleanor, Mary Anne, Hannah, and Sarah; dau. Anne to receive a negro girl, Sarah, of that family which have brought suit for their freedom; ex: wife, sons John and Samuel, and fr. Leroy PEACHEY, Thomas SMITH, and Thaddeus WILLIAMS; wits: Jonathan WILLIAMS, Obediah WILLIAMS, Thomas HINDS, William ENGLISH.

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   Charles County Liber L#2 Page 301,

   At the request of David Cochran, the following power of attorney was recorded this Aug 12, 1726.

   We, John Luke and Jr & John Gartshore of the County of Glasgow, merchants, have appointed our trusty friends, Archibald Govan of the City of Glasgow, merchant, now in Potomack in Virginia, & David Cocheran, Supra Cargo of the Ship Maryland, merchant of Glasgow, jointly and severally, to be our true and lawful attorneys, to recover from Richard Barnes in Rappahannock River [Lancaster Co, Virginia], 18,197 lbs of tobacco, in conformance with a bill accepted by him of the Draight [draft?] of Alexander Buncle or late Supra Cargo of the ship, Unity of Greenwich, payable to us, now in the custody of James Buchannan of the City of Glasgow, merchant, now in Potomack River; and from James Setton in Potomack afd, 2000 lbs of tobacco and per this bill gr in the hands of the afd James Buchannan; & from Richard Barber of CC, 1850 lbs of tobacco as per his bill your for in the hands of the afd James Buchannan; from Mattw Stone & John Manning in CC, 600 lbs of tobacco as per his bill your for in the hands of the afd James Buchanan; & from John Brown in CC, 2000 lbs of tobacco per his bill your for [fee?] in the hands of the afd James Buchanan; & from Wm Stark in Pottomack River, 1150 lbs tobacco per his bill in the hands of sd James Buchannan; & from Jacob Martin in Potomack, 8 hhds of tobacco weighing 4724 lbs and also to receive all manner of debts or money due us in Virginia or Maryland as per accounts'sent your, signed by us and you, afd Alexander Buncle, of the date hereof, our sd Supra Cargo given and by these presents. Signed Feb 5, 1725 - John Luke Jr, John Gartshore. Wit - Dan Crawfurd, Pats Cheap.

   Westmoreland [Co, Virginia?]. At a court held for sd County May 26, 1725, the within letter of attorney was proved in open court by the oath Peter Cheup, one of the witnesses. Wit Thos Sorrell, Cl Comp,.

"Water Grist Mill...wch Mill with the lands formerly belonged to Thomas Newton and by him sold to Augustine Higgins, and conveyed after the decease of the said Augustine to Penlope Higgins, Daughter and sole heir of said Augustine Higgins as by a Deed bearing date of 27 July 1720...fell after the decease of said Penelope (among other lands and Negroes) to Isabella Elliott and Penelope Osborn as coheirs of Penelope Higgins, ...after equal division of the Lands and Negroes between Isabella and Penelope, the Mill together with 3 A. of land fell to and was allotted John Elliott and Isabella his wife as part of said Isabella's Estate....[sell] the Water Grist Mill and 3 A. of land to Robert Vaulx." "Zeabella" Elliott signed with her mark.

   Augustine Higgins, administrator of the estate of John Higgins, decd., mentions John Cooper, Elizabeth, late widow and relict of John Higgins, and William Manley and John Ellliott, who married two daughters of John Higgins. Legal bond 2 Feb 1712.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 4, 1717-1725

   p.255 - James INGO, will; 30 Dec 1722, 4 Feb 1724/25

   s-i-1 Richard BARNES; daus. Frances BARNES, Mary my plant. and all the land; wife Frances; no ex; wits:

   John GORAM, William CRASK, William DICKSON, Math. DAVIS. [James INGO mar. Frances (MOSS) BROWN, wid. of William BROWN, by Feb 1704. MRC, p.101.]

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   1721-1722 Richmond Co VA Order Book 9; Antient Press: (Page 86)

   Richmond County Court 6th of Februry 1722/23

   - STREET p Guardian

   On the motion of HENRY STREET, Orphan of HENRY STREET, late of this County, deced., Mr. RICHARD BARNES is admitted his Guardian giveing security. Whereupon RICHARD BARNES together with JAMES INGO entred into Bond and acknowledged the same, which was admitted to Record

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   1720-1733 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 8; Antient Press: (Page 272]

   KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee FRANCES INGO, WILLIAM KILLBEE, MARY KILLBEE and RICHARD BARNES of County of Richmond are held and firmly bound unto the Worshipfull his Maties Justices of the Peace for said County in the full and lust sume of One thousand pounds current money of Virginia, to the which payment well and truly to be made wee bind our selves our heirs firmly by these presents: Sealed with our seals and dated the 4th day of February 1724

   THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that if the above bound FRANCES INGO and MARY KILLBEE, Exrs, of the Last Will and Testamt. of JAMES INGO, deced., doe make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all the goods chattles and creditts of sd, deced„ and the same soe made doe exhibite into the County Court of Richmond at such time as they shall be thereunto required by said Court; and the same goods chattles and creditts doe well and truly administer according to Law, And further doe make a just and true account of their actings and doings therein when thereto required by said Court. and do well and truly pay and deliver all the Leagacies contained and specifyed in said Testament as farr as the goods chattles and creditts will thereunto extend according to the vallue thereof and the Law shall charge them. Then this obligation to be void and of none effect otherwise to remaine in full force and vertue

   Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of

   no witnesses recorded) FRANCES signum INGO

   WM: KILLBEE,

   MARY sign P KILLBEE

   RICHARD BARNES

   Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the Fourth day of February 1724 by FRANCES INGO, WILLIAM KILLBEE, MARY KILLBEE and RICHARD BARNES and ordered to be recorded Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur

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   1724-1725 Richmond Co VA Deed Order Book; Antient Press: (Page 181)

   Richmond County Court 4th of November 1724

   - DEANE p Guardian

   WILLIAM DEANE, Orphan of JOHN DEANE, deced. this day appeared in Court and moved that MRS. FRANCES INGO be admitted his Guardian which is granted giveing security, whereupon she together with RICHARD BARNES in open Court entred into Bond and acknowledged the same which was ordered to be recorded

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   WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654--1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL APPEALS PRESS 1925

   BARNES, THOMAS, 28 Nov. 1728; 29 Jan. 1728.

   Wife Ann 5 negroes ; my children Abraham, Elizabeth and Frances lands, slaves, etc; brothers Abraham and Richard 2 servants and tobacco.

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   WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654--1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL APPEALS PRESS 1925

   ELLIOTT, SABELLAH, 8 Dec. 1750; 29 Jan. 1751.

   To dau. Martha 1 feather bed and furniture; dau. Mildred 1 horse; dau. Betty Elliott; dec'd son Augustine Elliott; Richard Barnes of Richmond Co. exr.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 5, 1725-1753

   p.176 - Thomas BECKHAM, will; 17 Feb 1731, 3 May 1732

   wife Anne; chil. George Tomlin and Hannah Anne; dau. Hannah Anne to receive land bought of John HINSON joining upon Marmaduke BECKWITH; ex: wife; wits: Richard BARNES, William DICKSON, John DEANE.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 5, 1725-1753

   p.340 - Elias FENNIEL, will; 26 Oct 1739, 7 Jan 1739/40

   wife Penolopha all lands on this side of the main road whereon I now live and all that land on that side of the coach road joining to Richard BARNES; rest of land to John MARKS, if he has no heirs, to Anne DOZIER and Frances THORNTON: Francis DAVIS a young grey mare now in Mulberry Island; Boyce EIDSON; servant David MAN; ex: wife; wits: Richard BARNES, William BROCKENBROUGH, David TIVINDALE.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 5, 1725-1753

   p.588 - Jeremiah EDMONDS, now of Essex Co., will; 26 Apr 1749, 7 Nov 1749

   est, to be eq. div. between wife Anne and dau. Sarah; wife to take care of dau. Elizabeth and young child not yet christened; dau. Sarah to be bound by the county court of Essex to Miss Susannah [BROOME] of

   the aforesaid county to serve her if she, the sd. Miss [BROOME] shall live so long until dau. is 19; ex: fr. Richard BARNES of Rich.Co; wits: Richard [SRINGLE], Samuel DAVIS Jr, Edward BULLOCK.

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   1735-1743 King George County Deed Book 2 (Antient Press); pp. 299

   Know all men .. I WILLIAM SPENCER of Prince William County Gent. for sum Thirty pounds Sterling paid by RICHARD BARNES of county Richmond Gent. .. sold following Slaves named George, Harry, Ann, Jenny, Tom, Forrester, George & a boy which boy and Jenny Tom Forrester & George are the children of the sd Ann which three first mentioned slaves by the Marriage of PENELOPE MANLEY with my Father FRANCIS SPENCER Gent. became the proper Slaves of my Father & after his Death .. descended unto me .. according to a former sale by me to Richard Barnes about 20th day September last past .. and delivered in presence of THOMAS BROOKE and ABRAHAM BARNES of St. Mary's County in Province of Maryland Gent. .. 7th March 1739.

   Presence Hump: Pope, William Spencer

   John Hazel, Geo: Deavenport

   At a court held 7th March 1739 .. Deed of Sale recorded.

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   Richmond County VA Will Book 7, 1767-1787

   p. 41 - Col. William BROCKENBROUGH, inv; 16 Jul 1788.

   p. 45 - Dr. BROCKENBROUGH's negroes left at old house.

   - Newman BROCKENBROUGH's negroes left at old house.

   p. 46 - [BROCKENBROUGH's inv.] at the Mill Plantation, at the Old House, and at the Mulberry Island Plantation.

   p. 48 - The above stocks and plant. on Mulberry Island belonged to the est. of Col. William BROCKENBROUGH and Richard BARNES jointly; ord. 6 Jul 1778.

   - Anthony SYDNOR, NFP, will; 7 Oct 1781, 1 Jun 1789 chil. James Downman, Isaac, Nancy, and unborn child; land in Amelia Co. to be eq. div. between two sons; ex: wife, John SYDNOR, Abner DOBYNS, and wife's bro. Rawleigh DOWNMAN; wits: Newman MISKELL, Thomas DOBYNS, John MISKELL. [Anthony SYDNOR mar. Elizabeth DOWNMAN who was probably the dau. of Robert and Elizabeth DOWNMAN; she was b. in 1752. NFPR, pp. 52, 180.]

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   1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book; p 299

   Know all men .. I WILLIAM SPENCER of Prince William County Gent. for sum Thirty pounds Sterling paid by RICHARD BARNES of county Richmond Gent ... sold following Slaves named George, Harry, Ann, Jenny, Tom, Forrester, George & a boy which boy and Jenny Tom Forrester & George are the children of the sd Ann which three first mentioned slaves by the Marriage of PENELOPE MANLEY with my Father FRANCIS SPENCER Gent. became the proper Slaves of my Father & after his Death .. descended unto me .. according to a

   former sale by me to Richard Barnes about 20th day September last past .. and delivered in presence of THOMAS BROOKE and ABRAHAM BARNES of St. Mary's County in Province of Maryland Gent ... 7th March 1739.

   Presence Hump: Pope, William Spencer

   John Hazel, Geo: Deavenport

   At a court held 7th March 1739 .. Deed of Sale recorded

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   WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 8. Part 1

   1723-1738 {Antient Press}: pp 13-14

   THIS INDENTURE made the twenty eighth day of Aprill in the tenth year of the reign of our Soveraign Lord George by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France & Ireland, defender of the faith &c., Annoque Dmi. 1724, Between RICHARD BARNES of the Parish of Sittenbourn in the County of RICHMOND, Mercht., & FRANCES BARNES his Wife of the one part and ELIAS DAVIES of the Parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland, Planter, of the other part; Witnesseth that RICHARD BARNES & FRANCES hisWife in consideracon of the sum of six thousand five hundred pounds of merchantable tobacco to them in hand paid or secured to be paid by ELIAS DAVIES, the receipt whereof doth hereby acknowledge, by these presents doth bargain and sell unto ELIAS DAVIES & assignes all that parcel! of land scituate in the Parish of Cople containing by estimation One hundred acres be the same more or less, Begining at a marked red Oak of WM: ROBINSONs Land and so along a line of marked trees to another corner tree of EDWARD HARRISS and so farther bounded as CHRISTOPHER WOOLLCOCKs Deed of Sale to THOMAS WILKINSON makes appear, upon Westmoreland County Records, together with all houses orchards priviledges & appurtenances to the parcell of land belonging: To have and to hold the tract of land with the appurtenances unto ELIAS DAVIES his heires during the full term of one year paying therefore unto RICHARD BARNES & FRANCES his Wife and their heires the rent of one ear of Indian Corn at the Feast of St. Michael the Arch Angell if lawfully demanded to the intent that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession ELIAS DAVIES may be in the actual possession of the premises and thereby he the better enabled to accept a release thereof: In Witness whereof the parties first abovenamed to these present Indentures have interchangeably set their hands & seales the day & year first above written

   Sealed & delivered in the presence of

   WM. FISHER. RICHARD BARNES

   JOHN WARNER FRANCES BARNES

   Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the sd. County the 27th day of May 1724

   RICHARD BARNES & FRANCES his Wife (she being first privately examined according to Law ) personally acknowledged this Lease of Land from them passed to ELIAS DAVIES to be their proper act & deed which on the said DAVIES mocon, is admitted to Record

   Test THO: SORRELL

   Recordat Quarto die Juny 1724

   THIS INDENTURE made this twenty ninth day of Aprill in the tenth year of the reign of our Soveraign Lord George, by the grace of God of Great Britain France & Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c., Annoque Dmi. 1724, Between RICHARD BARNES of the Parish of Sittenbourn in the County of RICHMOND, Mercht,, and FRANCES BARNES his Wife of one part and ELIAS DAVIES of the Parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland Planter of the other part. Witnesseth that RICHARD BARNES & FRANCES his Wife as well for & in consideracon of the natural love & affecon which they hath & beareth unto the sd. ELIAS DAVIES as also for good causes & consideracons him thereunto especially moving by these presents doth bargfain and sell unto ELIAS DAVIES in his actual possession now being by vertue of a bargain and sale to him made by Indenture & by vertue of the Statute for transferring uses into possession his heires all that parcel! of Land scituate in the Parish of Cople containing by estimacon one hundred acres be the same more or less, Begining at a marked red Oak of WM. ROBINSONs Land and so along a line of marked trees to another corner tree of EDWARD HARRISS and so farther bounded as CHRISTOPHER WOOLLCOCKs Deed of Sale to THOMAS WILKINSON made appear upon Westmoreland County Record, being part of a Patent granted unto GEORGE BROWN & ELIAS MORRISS dated the 20th of November 1694, and by ELIAS MORRISS acknowledged to CHRISTOPHER WOOLCOCK 25 day of October 1699, and CHRISTOPHER WOOLCOCK to THOMAS WILKINSON and THOMAS WILKINSON to THOMAS GLOVER the 5 day of October 1712, and THOMAS GLOVER to JAMES INGO by Deeds of Lease and Release bearing date the 24th & 25th day of September 1719, which said JAMES INGO by Deeds of Lease & Release bearing date the 12th & 13th day of June in the year of our Lord 1722 conveyed the same to the said RICHARD BARNES & FRANCES his Wife & their heires, To have and to hold the parcell of land with appurtenances unto ELIAS DAVIES his heirs free and clear from all incumbrances (the rents & services from henceforth to become due & payable to the Cheif Lord or Lords of the fee or fees only excepted & foreprized), In Witness whereof the parties first above named to these present Indentures have interchangeably sett their hands & seals the day & year first above written

   Sealed & delivered in the presence of

   WM. FISHER RICHARD BARNES

   JOHN WARNER FRANCES BARNES

   Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the said County the 27th day of May 1724 RICHARD BARNES & FRANCES his Wife (she being first privately examined according to Law), personally acknowledged this Release of Land by them passed to ELIAS DAVIES to be their proper act & deed, which at the instance of the said DAVIES is admitted to Record Test THO: SORRELL

   Recordat Quarto die Juny 1724

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   http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=265&last=&g_... llection=NN Grant

   Title Barnes, Richard.

   Publication 11 June 1741.

   Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.

   Note Location: Richmond County.

   Description: 90 acres adjoining John Bruce, said Barnes, and Willison.

   Source: Northern Neck Grants E, 1736-1742, p. 267 (Reel 291).

   Recorded survey available. Northern Neck Grants E, 1736-1742, p. 265 (Reel 291).

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   http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=272&last=273... &collection=NN Grant

   Title Barnes, Richard.

   Publication 6 July 1747.

   Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.

   Note Location: Richmond County.

   Description: 210 acres on the north west side of Rappahannock Creek ajoining John Brown.

   Source: Northern Neck Grants F, 1742-1754, p. 272-273 (Reel 292).

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   WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 8. Part 1

   1723-1738 {Antient Press}: pp 255-255a

   Westmorland ss. Persuant to an order of Court to us directed dated the 29th day November 1734, Wee the Subscribers met upon the Land mentioned in ye sd. Order the 4th day of December last past to lay off & divide it accordingly as followeth (this line at the bottom of the page and torn) extend S. W. to the uppermost side of the said Land along a line of marked trees 188 pos. to a red Oake, thence S. 20ds, E. to the head of a small Branch which leads into the Creek which aforesaid course and Branch were to be the division between the said parties and wee assign that part joyning to ye River to Capt. ANDW. MONROE, Gent., the Complt. and the other part ioyning to the Creek and Maine Woods wee assign to the Respondt., RICHARD BARNES, for the sole use of ABRM; BARNES, Infant. Given under our hands this 28th day of January 1734/35.

   JNO: ELLIOTT

   JAMES HORE

   JNO: MARTIN

   Westmorelnd ss. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of January Anne 1734 Pursuant to a Decree of this Court in Chancery between ANDREW MONROE, JUNR.. Gent., Complaint. and ABRAHAM BARNES, an Infant, by RICHARD BARNES, Gent., admitted his Guardian, Defendt., JOHN ELLIOTT, JAMES HORE & JOHN MARTIN, Gent. returned this Report of the Partition or Division of Lands by them made between the said parties, which is ordered to be recorded as a solemn division of the said Land

   Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W.

   Recorded the 13th day of February 1734, pr. G. T., C. C. W.

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   WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. Liber S;

   1747-1753 {Antient Press}: pp 112

   THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fifth day of November in the twenty

   fourth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France & Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c., And in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & fifty; Between SABELLA ELLIOTT of County of Westmorland, Widow, of one part and RICHD: BARNES, of County of RICHMOND, Gentleman, of other part; Witnesseth that in consideration of the natural life & affection which said SABELLA hath and beareth to her several Daughters herein after particularly mention'd, as also for the sum of Five pounds currt. money to sd. SABELLA ELLIOTT in hand paid by RICHARD BARNES, the receipt whereof she doth hereby acknowledge, bath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto sd. BARNES his heirs all that tract of land being in Parish of Washington in County of Westmorland containing by estimation One hundred and ninety acres, be the same more or less, formerly purchased by JOHN HIGGINS of JOHN BUTTON, from from sd. HIGGINS descended to PENELOPE, his Daughter, late Wife of DANIEL McCARTY, Gent., deceased, by whose death the same became vested in SABELLA ELLIOTT, And all houses orchards, profits & appurtenances to the land & premisses belonging; To have and to hold the parcel of land and appurtenances unto RICHD: BARNES his heirs to the general uses, intents & purposes hereinafter particularly expressed and to no other, that is to say, to the use and behoof of said SABELLA ELLIOTT during the term of her natural life without impeachment for any manner of waste and from and after the decease of SABELLA ELLIOTT to the use and behoof of MARTHA ELLIOTT, Daughter of SABELLA ELLIOTT and the heirs of her body to be begotten, And for default of such heirs of her body, to the use and behoof of BETTY ELLIOTT, another Daughter of SABELLA ELLIOTT and the heirs of her body to be begotten, and for default of such heirs of her body, then to the use & behoof of MILLIE ELLIOT, also Daughter of SABELLA ELLIOT, and the heirs of her body to be begotten. In Witness whereof SABELLA ELLIOTT to these presents hath set her hand & seal the day and year first above written

   Sealed and Deliver'd in the presence of

   WILLM. BOOTH, CHAS: BEALE, SABELLA her mark ELLIOTT

   HENRY WASHINGTON

   Westmorland Sc. At a Court held for sd. County the 27th day of November 1750 SABELLA ELLIOTT came into Court & personally acknowledged this her Deed (to uses) to RICHD. BARNES, Gent., to be her proper act & deed, and order'd to be recorded Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.

   Recorded the 14th day of December 1750, per G. L., C. C. W.

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   WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. Liber S;

   1749-1751 {Antient Press}: pp 133

   IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I SABELLAH ELLIOTT of Parish of Washington in the County of Westmorland being very sick and weak but in perfect sense and memory of mind, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following; viz., Principally & first of all I give and bequeath my Sole to Almighty God that gave it and my body to the Earth and as touching the worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God in this life to bless me with, I give and bequeath in the manner and form following,

   Imprimis. I give unto my Beloved Daughter, MARTHA ELLIOT, two good feather Beds with furniture, part of which furniture is to be a Cotton Counter Pane of her own working now in the House; with a pair of fine white Sheets with a couple of Pillows & Pillow Cases and one pair of brown Sheets.

   Item. I give and bequeath unto my Beloved Daughter, MILDRED, a young bay Gelding

   Item. I give and bequeath unto my Beloved Daughter, BETTY, and MILDRED ELLIOT, all my Estate of whatsoever consisting (excepting the legacies above mentioned) to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs but if either of my Daughters should die without heirs then such part to be equally divided between the Survivours; and my Will is that my Estate be divided as above by the discretion of my Executor.

   Item. I give unto my Daughters, BETTY & MILDRED, the Legcies left me by my late Son, AUGUSTINE ELLIOT's Last Will and Testament to be divided between them as above. I likewise constitute and ordain Mr. RICHARD BARNES of RICHMOND to be my sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testment as being the only one by me made as Witness my hand this Eight day of December 1750

   Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of

   JAMES BLAIR, SIBELLA (mark a blot of ink) ELLIOTT

   JOHN MUSCHETT,

   JOHN WASHINGTON

   Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the sd. County the 29th day of January Anno Dom: 1750/1 This Last Will and Testament of SABELLAH ELLIOTT, deced. was presented into Court by RICHARD BARNES, Gent., & proved by the Oath of JNO: MUSCHETT, one of the witnesses thereto, and ordered to be lodged for further proof Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.

   Westmorland Sct. At a court held for the sd. County the 28th day of May Arm() Dom 1751 This Last Will and Testament of SABELLAH ELLIOTT, deced., was at January Court last proved by the Oath of JNO: MUSCHETT one of the witnesses thereto, & was then order'd to be lodged for further proof, And now at this Court, RICHARD BARNS, the Exor. therein mentioned, came into Court and desired the sd.

   Will might be recorded (he first having taken the Oath by Law appointed for Executors) and then order'd to be recorded; And upon the motion of the sd. Exor. & his performg. what the Law in such cases require, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form

   Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.

   Recorded the 14th day of June 1751, per G. L., C. C. W.