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About Robert Jennings

A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA. DAR Ancestor # A062427

Ref. I- Will of Robert Jennings of

Prince Edward Co

Will Book 2, page 237

Prince Edward Co., in the State of Virginia, in the name

of God, Amen* I, Robert Jennings, of Prince Edward, Co. be of

a right mind and Disposing will, I will and do ordain this my

last Will and Testament.

I first devise that all my lawful debts to be paid and

my burying be Directed with Decency.

I also lend my loving wife Rachel Jennings the half of

my Personal Estate and the half of my land that I now live on,

containing one hundred and ninety Acres, including the buildings,

during her life.

I order my last springs Bay mare colt to be sold and

equally divided amongst my children whose names is as follows:

Allen Jennings, Betty Boaz, John Jennings, Billy Jennings,

Frankey Arnold, Bob Jennings, Aggie Arnold, Cain Jennings,

Davy Jennings, Clem Jennings.

I order that my loving wife, Rachel Jennings, shall be

maintained during her life with decency. I give to my son

Sam Jennings, the other half of my land that I now live on,

containing one hundred and ninety acres, to his heirs and

assigns forever, the one hundred and ninety acres of land

that I have lent to my loving wife, at her decease I give to

my son Dick Jennings, to his heirs and assigns forever.

The other half that I have not lent my wife of my personal

estate I order it to be sold and equally divided among my

three sons Sam, Dick, and Doctor Jennings. What remains of

my personal estate I have lent to my loving wife, after her

decease I give to my son Doctor Jennings forever and lastly,

I do hereby constitute and appoint Sam Jennings and Robert

Kelso my executors whereunto I have set my hand and seal

this first day of October, 1794.

Robert Jennings


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Will of Robert Jennings, husband of Rachel Jennings
WILLWill Book 2, p. 237

Prince Edward County, in the State of Virginia -- In the name of God, Amen. I, Robert Jennings of Prince Edward County, being of a right mind and disposing will, I will and do ordain this my last will and testament. I first devise that all my lawful debts to be paid and my burying be directed with decency. I also lend my loving wife, Rachel Jennings, the half of my personal estate and the half of my land that I now live on, it being one hundred and ninety acres, including the buildings, during her life.

I order my last spring's bay mare colt to be sold and equally divided amongst my children whose names is as follows: Allen Jennings, Betty Boos (Boaz?), John Jennings, Betty Jennings, Frankey Arnold, Bob Jennings, Aggy Arnold, Cain Jennings, Davy Jennings, Clem Jennings.

I order that my loving wife Rachel Jennings shall be maintained during her life with decency. I give to my son, Sam Jennings, the other half of my land that I now live on, containing one hundred and ninety acres, to his heirs and assigns forever, the one hundred and ninety acres of land that I have lent to my loving wife, at her decease I give to my son Dick Jennings, to his heirs and assigns forever. The other half that I have not lent my wife of my personal estate I order it to be sold and equally divided among my three sons; Sam, Dick and Doctor Jennings. What remains of my personal estate that I have lent to my loving wife, after her decease I gave (give) to my son Doctor Jennings forever, and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint Sam Jennings and Robert Kelso my executors whereunto I have set my hand and seal this first day of October, 1724.

Robert Jennings,Teste
James Faris
Andrew Porter
William Hill

There is no record of the probate of the above will, but on page 186 of the Order Book (Minutes) of the Court, October 20, 1794, it is stated that the will was presented at Court and ordered to be recorded.

I certify that the above is an exact copy of the will of Robert Jennings.
J.D. Eggleston
Hampden-Sydney, VADecember 29, 1943

Jennings shown by 1920 census of Tenn, near Tennessee River.
Jinnings, Doctor, Perry Co. 1 male under 10, 2 - 10 to 16, 1 - 16 to 25, 1 female - 16 to 26, 1 - 26 to 45.

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Robert Jennings's Timeline

1733
1733
Hanover or New Kent County, Province of Virginia
1751
1751
Charleston, VA, USA
1752
1752
Virginia, USA
1752
Amelia Co., VA
1755
1755
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
1755
Prince Edward Co., Virginia
1756
1756
Campbell County, Virginia
1758
1758
Prince Edward County, Province of Virginia
1761
February 26, 1761
Province of Virginia
1762
1762
Prince Edward Co, , VA.