William Hall, of Botetourt County

This William Hall acquired two tracts in the Borden Tract, had a wife named Jean, and died in the same area. During his lifetime, the county lines were re-drawn, so that his property was in Botetourt County, Virginia at the time of his death. This same area later became part of Rockbridge County, Virginia.

William acquired a land grant. After a few years he and his wife, Elizabeth [?], bought a parcel of the Bordon Grant and other properties. All of these lands were deeded to his sons. Son Nathaniel married Thankful Elizabeth Doak, sister to Samuel Doak, founder of Tusculum College.

Will Abstract of William Hall

HALL, WILLIAM. Botetourt County, Virginia. 27 Dec 1772. 8 Feb 1773.
Wife: Jean
Children: Andrew Hall, Agnes Berry, John Hall, Isable Buchanan, William Hall, Nathaniel Hall, James Hall,
Exe: son [in law] George Berry
Wit: Joseph Walker, John Thompson, Andrew Mackinley
[WB A:21]

Will

In the name of God Amen. Wheras I William Hall of Botetourt Co. and Colony of Virginia, being in a low state of health and calling to mind the Mortality of the Body and the uncertainity of life. I hereby make this my last will and testament commiting my soul to God who gave it and my Body to the Dust to be buried in a christian like and decent manner at the descretion of my Executors hereafter nominated and appointed and as to such worldly goods as it has pleased God to bless me with. I dispose of in the manner and form following. Imprimis I will and bequeath to my well beloved wife Elizabeth two good cows, one bay horse, saddle and bridle, two beds, bedsteads and furniture, one young wench named Moll, twenty pounds Virginia currency, one half of my hogs, all my wheat, hay and corn and ruff fodder now on the plantation. Her living on the plantation her lifetime. One chest, two potts and bails, half my peuter, one Bible. In time, I will and desire the remaining part of my estate personal and real to be sold at publick vendew as soon as convenient. In time, I will and desire the remaining part of my estate to be equally divided among my beloved children viz: Andrew Hall, Agnes Berry, John Allen Hall, Isable Buchanan, William Hall, Nathanial Hall, James Hall. In time, I will and appoint my well beloved son, Andrew Hall and my well beloved son in law George Berry to execute this my last will and Testament and I do hereby renounce revoke and disannul all former wills and Testaments given by me either by words or writing heretofore and this to be my last will and Testament and none other given under my hand and seal this twenty seven day December one thousand seven hundred and seventy two.

Links

• http://joepayne.org/doak.htm

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Note: the following reference to Ronald Hall apparently relates to a different William Hall, according to Catherine Waltz:

• http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/a/l/Ronald-Hall-SC/WEB...

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https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:William_Hall_%2827%29

▼ Advisory on William Hall

There were apparently two different William Hall's living near each other in early Augusta County, near the southwest section of the Borden Tract. This William Hall, acquired two tracts in the Borden Tract, married Jean Mitchell and died in Rockbridge County, Virginia in December 1772. The other William Hall, whose wife was named "Margaret", was a brother to Cecelia 'Sisely' Hall, wife of John Collier who aquired land near Buffalo Creek, just outside of the Borden Tract. He apparently was in North Carolina around 1759. It is not known if these two William Hall's are related, more research may be necessary.