The Will of Mourning (Glenn) Harris
Wife of Robert Harris

Albemarle Co., VA Mourning Glenn Harris Will, May 8, 1775 Wife of Maj. Robert Harris, Sr. 
******************************************************************  Will proven Albemarle Co., VA, 
1776. In the name of God Amen, I Mourning Harris of the county of Albemarle, being in perfect mind 
and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First 
and principally I recommend my soul to God who gave it to me, not doubting but this the merits of my 
redeemer to have full pardon and remission of all my sins and my body I recommend to the earth from 
whence it came, to be buried in such manner as my Executor hereinafter named shall think fit and 
touching such temporal Estate as have pleased God to bless me with, I give and devise in manner and 
form following. Imprimis, whereas by a will made the eighteenth day of June, one thousand seven 
hundred and sixty five by Robert Haris, my deceased husband, was given by a clause in the will was 
given to me all his lawful debts and all residue of his Estate be it of what nature or quality 
soever to me and my heirs forever. Item, As to the remainder of my Estate, I give and bequeath to 
all my Children, to be equally divided amongst them or their legal representatives be it of what 
nature or quality soever, I do constitute and appoint John Rodes and William Shelton to b e my 
Executors of this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this eighth day of May 
1775. her Mourning M. Harris mark test. James Woodson John Gilliam William Tomberlin 
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