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Allen Granberry Thurman (1813-1895) Vice Presidential Candidate 1888 |
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(Note: Born 20 Apr 1767 Buckingham Co., VA - Died 18 Oct 1845 Green Co., KY. Married 1st to _____ Ross, 2nd to Barbara Rhea (Ray). Parents believed to be Absolom Thurman and Elizabeth _____.)
5 Nov 1834
My Son Pleasant Thurman, has already received his part of the Estate. He gets no more. My Son, Jeptha Thurman has already received 486 acres, a negro named America, and a considerable amount of money, so he gets no more.. My Son, Loyd Ray Thurman gets the rest of my Estate, provided he cares for my wife, she has personal use and control of the Plantation and negro, Albert, Letitia and Mary during her lifetime, them it all goes to Loyd. Exec., my wife, Deborah Thurman, and my Son, Loyd Thurman; Signed, John Thurman; Wit: Aaron Harding, Jr., William P. Williams, H.T. Smith, John Harding; Produced, 16 Mar 1846; Proven by Aaron Harding and Harley T. Smith; Recorded 23 Mar 1846.
SOURCE: Green County Will Book 3 pp. 94-95. Abstracts of Green County Wills - Nelson County Public Library, R976.9695 WRIG P.27 by Barbara Wright.
Last Will and Testament, Signed 3 October 1800
In the name of God Amen.
I Absolom Thurman of the County of Wilkes State of Georgia being in a Low and lingering State of Body but of Sound and Perfect Memory thanks be to the Lord for that Amen and calling To mind the uncertainty of all Earthly thing and not Knowing how soon I may be called of the Stage of this Life: Do make ordain Constitute and appoint this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following ??
Item - I give unto my daughter Betsy Jackson One Shilling to her and her heirs for Ever.----------
Item - I give unto my son John Thurman one Shilling to him and his heirs forever.----------
Item - I give unto my daughter Drewsiller Will-born One shilling to her and her heirs for Ever.----------
Item - I give unto my daughter Polly Woodrough to her and her heirs for Ever.-
Item - I give unto my son Jesse Thurman one shilling to him and his heirs for Ever.-----------
Item - I give unto my son Charles Thurman one shilling to him and his heirs for Ever.-
Item - I give unto my daughter Susanna Thurman one shilling.-
Item - I give unto my Daughter Nancy Thurman one sorrell mare and one feather bed and furniture and all the land I Die Possessed of I give unto my son Henry Thurman and my sorrel mares colt.-
My only desire is that my son Charles Thurman shall take my two children Nandy and Henry Thurman with my other stock and live with them on my plantation until they come of age and pay all my just debts with any other ?. Then most of my stock to be divided between My daughter Nancy and Henry Thurman. Laste I appointing son John Thurman my son Charles Thurman my Executors of this my Last will and Testament. Witness my hand and seal this 3rd Day of October One Thousand Eight Hundred.-
his mark- Absalom X Thurman
Signed and Sealed in Presence of Daniel Hicks & Susanna Hicks
Georgia Wilkes ) Personally appeared in open Court
County ) Daniel Hicks and Susanna Hicks
being duly sworn saith that they saw the undersigned Absalom Thurman sign
Seal Publish and Declare the same to be his last will and Testament and that
at the Time of his so doing he was of sane and disposing mind and memory.
Sworn to in open Court Daniel Hicks
the 2Xth of July 1801 Susanne Hicks
D Ferrell C.C.O. Recorded July 22, 1806.
To the Honorable Inferior Court for the County of Wilkes and State of
Georgia. Gentlemen these are to ?? that I shall not Stand to the will of
my Deceased husaband Absolom Thurman of the County ?? aforementioned as
there is no provision made in his will for me therefore I appeal to the
provision Made by the Laws of the Land in cases of this ?? and therewith
cite you that upon the division of the Estate I shall claim and take one
third of the Real Estate and a childs part of the Personal Estate of same.
her mark Mary X Thurman
Test
D Terrell C. Courts
July 2?th 1801
In the name of God Amen,I Wiley Thurman of the County of Rutherford and State of Tennessee being in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament.
1st I will and direct that all my debts be first paid and I leave to my beloved wife Elizabeth Thurman during her life the following property for her benefit and the benefit of my children, Elizabeth, William, Robert, Wiley, Parker and Susanna, my land, household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools, two horses, three cows, one wagon together with every other property belonging to me named or not named I will and direct that all of the above named property at the death of my wife Elizabeth be equally divided between all of my before named children to them and their heirs forever. I appoint Albert F. Henderson Executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affix my seal the 20 day of April 1847. Signed sealed and acknowledged Wiley Thurman In the presence of Benjamin Marable & James H. Love
In the name of God, Amen. I, David Thurman, of the County of Franklin, Virginia, being sick in body but of sound mind and memory, do constitute and ordain this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say Impiris, My will and desire is that at my death my body shall be directly interred and all my just debts repaid.
Item: My will and desire is that all my property, with the exception of the Negroes hereafter named, shall remain in the plantation on which I live; subject to the control and management of my Executors until my son Alexander shall become twenty-one years of age; that Anderson, Sam, and Tilly be hired until that time period arrives, and then disposed of as hereafter named, and that my other plantation be rented.
Item: I lend to my dear wife Susannah Thurmon from the time the division of my property takes place, the plantation on which I now live, one Negro woman named Phyllis and her daughter Floretta; one choice horse; two choice cows; eight choice head of hogs; two plows; farm hoes, one _______ gear sufficient for one horse; all of my household and kitchen furniture, to have and to hold same during her natural life or widowhood, and then to be equally divided among all my children.
Item: My will and desire is that all the rest of my property, except the Negroes, be sold at public auction, the proceeds of which to be equally divided amongst all my children; and all the rest of my Negroes not disposed of, and their increase, be equally divided amongst all my children to be theirs (with the exception of my daughter Susan's part) and their heirs forever.
Item: My will and desire is that Alexander Leftwich, Robert Powell, and Morgon Clop, at the division of my property, appraise that portion of my Negroes which may fall to the lot of those of my children who now do or may live in states where laws prohibit holding such property; and that, provided that any of my other children shall pay into the hands of said child or children the amount in money or said appraisement, then he or her shall be entitled to said lot or lots of Negroes in fee simple.
Item: It is my will and desire that my two sons, David Thurmon and Alexander Thurmon, whom I do appoint trustees for that purpose, receive and hold that portion of my estate alloted to my daughter Susan H. Payne during her life; and to lend out her money at interest, and hire out her Negroes, so as to pay over unto her hands annually the proceeds of her property, so long as she may be remain seperated from her husband, Dudley Payne, and then from that time shall said trustees withold all and any part of said proceeds from said Susan H. Payne.
Item: I give and bequeath that portion of my property alloted to my daughter Susan H. Payne, after her death, or union with her husband, to her son and my grandson, James Alexander Payne, to him and his heirs forever.
Item: It is my will and desire that my daughter Susan H. Payne shall live with my beloved wife and on the proceeds of said plantation free from all charges during my wife's lifetime, provided she remains seperated from her husband. Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons David Thurmon and Alexander Thurmon joint excecutor's, to carry into effect this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my hand and seal this 27th day of August 1840.
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of Morgon Clop, Joel Leftwich, Thomas Leftwich, Jr. David Thurmon (His Seal) Source:Franklin Co., VA Will Book 5, p. 269. Will dated 27 Aug 1840.
EDMUND MORECROFT of Virginia, Merchant. Will 18 December 1638; proved 20 June 1639.
To my Sister Anne Thurmer L20. To John Thurmer the younger one heifer of three years old. To Elizabeth Thurmer, my goddaughter, one two yere heifer. To John Thurmer a bull Calfe. My sisters Elizabeth and Marie Morecrofte, execuors, to enjoy all my goods whatsoever in England and Virginia, and my Brother-in-Law John Thurmer and John Hatt and Cornelius Lloyde to administer my estate here in Virginia on their behalf and also to take accompte of Mr. William Thompson what is due me in fowerths or seuenth. To Brother -in law John Thurmer L30. To Robert Houlde L10. Mr. Jeremia Blackstone and William Church to sell my goods in the stores.
Whiteness: In Virginia: Nicholas Stallings, Richard Handson, John Webb.
Proved at London 20 June 1639 by Elizabeth Morecroft the sisters, Power received for Marie Morecroft.
Will of James Thurman, Bullitt Co., KY proved 7 Jun 1824.
In the name of God Amen, I being long and sick but in perfect senses I make my last will and testament. I wish my Negro girl Charlotte to be sold to pay my debts and as much other property as to pay all my just debts. I also give to my son Thomas L Thurman a Negro boy Jesse when my son comes to the age of twenty five years of age. I also give Lydia to my wife Elizabeth and her other increase during her natural life and also all and every part my estate to during her natural life and at her death the property to be equally divided between all of my children and also at my son Thomas' death the Negro Jesse shall return to my son James T. Thurman. I have hereunto set my and affect my seal this second day of March eighteen hundred and twenty four. James Thurman (seal)
Test. Reason Simmons, Greenberry Simmons, Thomas L Thurmon
At a County Court held for Bullitt County on Monday the 7 day June this last will and testament of Jas Thurmon deceased was produced in open court and proven by the oaths of Reason Simmons and Greenberry Simmons and ordered to be interested of record whereupon the same is truly recorde in my office. Att. Geo. F. Pope CBCC
In the name of God Amen, I Thomas L. Thurman of Spencer County and State of Kentucky being low and sick but in perfect cences, I make my last will and testament. I wish as much of my property sold as it may take to pay off all my just debts. I bequeath to my oldest daughter Elizabeth Thurman the sum of twenty five dollars to be paid to her when she becomes twenty one years of age. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Lucy Ann Thurman my entire estate (after all my just debts is paid) during her widowhood. If she should marry she is then to have one third part of my estate, the remainder of my estate I give and bequeath to my three children - Sarah Catharine Thurman, James William Thurman and Mary Amanda Thurman to be equally divided amond them. It is my wish that Reuben Collings shall be my executor having no other bequests to make.I come to a close by here unto sitting my hand and seal in presence of:
(signed) Attest T L Thurman
George Le Page R.S. Harrison J. E. Thurman October 19, 1838
At a county court held for Spencer County on Monday the 5th day of November 1838 this writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas L. Thurman dec'd was proved according to law by the oaths of George LePage, John E. Thurman witnesses there to and is ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Reuben Collings the Executor therein named who made oath thereto and together with Miller(misters?) Easley Edington Collings and George LePage his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $4000 conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is granted the said Reuben Collings for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. Attest Ralph Lancaster CSCC
Will of Dickinson Thurman Dated: March 15, 1845 Proven: April 7, 1845
In the name of God, Amen. I, Dickinson Thurman, of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say: First: That after the payment of all my just debts, bequeath to my wife Ann all my real and personal property to remain in her hands and under her control until my son William D. obtains the age of 21 years, then the plantation I formerly lived on joining C. C. Miller, be sold and the proceeds of said sale of land to be equally divided between my two sons, James F. and William D. and daughter Mary Gillenwaters. The black woman Emaline and children I give and bequeath to my wife Ann, together with the residue of my money, notes and dues of every kind, after paying all my just debts. My father and Mother are to have their support of the products of the lands gotten from my father and where he now lives and at the death of my wife Ann, or when she may choose to relinquish her claims to the plantation I now live on and also the plantation where Silas Williams now lives, I give and bequeath to my son William D. all my stock of every kind and farming utensils to remain on the farm and for use of the same except a certain sorrel mare that I give to my wife Ann for her exclusive benefit. I will that my black man Harry remain in the family during my father's and mother's lifetime and then so long as my wife Ann chooses to remain living with William, but then to be sold and the proceeds of the sale to be divided between James F. and daughter Mary. I will and bequeath to my wife Ann also, such of the household and kitchen furniture as she may think best. I do hereby appoint James R. Forgey and wife Ann Executor and Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, thereby revoking all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 15 of March 1845.
D. Thurman (seal)
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the above named Dickinson Thurman to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of:
H. Watterson & Robert Johnson
Will of Anslem Thurman, Pittsylvannia County VA. Recorded page 21 Wills March 12, 1856
Being in feeble health and not knowing at what time I may have to dye knowing that life is uncertain and death is sure I make this my last will and testament revoking all other will heretofore made. First I will and bequeath to my sister Ratial and my brother Jessie all the interest I have in stock and land that was sold at my mother's sale and my piece of land adjoining Thomas Irby and others after paying all debts I am owing. Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of March 1856.
Anslem Thurman (HIS MARK) Seal
Witness: Ambrose Rucker; Henry Thurman; Thomas Irby
Excerpt: This will was produced in Court on the 17th day of March 1856 and Jesse Thurmon (sic) was appointed as executor and bond made.
In the name of God, Amen: I, John Thurmond of the County of Sumner and State of Tennessee being weak in body, but of sound mind and of disposing memory therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and yet it's appointed for all men once to die, and considering the uncertainty of the time, therefore I do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and from following: That is to say, first and principally, I commit my soul to Almighty God, who gave it and my body to be buried decently after the discretion of my executor's hereafter named and no touching such worldly property and estate as has pleased God to bless me with in the world. I give, bequeath, devise and dispose of in the following manner. First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Nancy Thurmond all my tract and parcel of land whereon I am now living containing one hundred and seventy-six acres, being the same more or less. Also I give and bequeath unto her my Negroes, Moses, Jude, Kate, Little Moses, Lee, Eady, Pharoah and Lucinda and their future increase. I also give and bequeath unto her all the balance of my estate both real and personal that I may die possessed of except such past thereof I may be disposed of by this will to others, and it is my will and desire that my wife Nancy Thurmond may receive, have, hold and enjoy for and during her natural life, all the above property willed or intended to be willed, on the following terms, that is to say: I will bequeath and give unto my daughter by my said wife named Mary Jane Thurmond, the one half of the estate willed above to my wife. to be received by my daughter when she arrives to lawful age or marries, and it is further my will and desire that at the death of my wife, the other half of my property which my wife is to retain during her life shall be the property of my said daughter, Mary Jane Thurmond, all the property herein willed to my aforesaid daughter. I give and bequeath unto her, and her heirs forever and also the future increase of said property. Item: I give and bequeath unto Mrs. Mary Gregory for and during her natural life as a loan for use, all the tract or parcel of lands whereon she now lives, and after her death, I give and bequeath the aforesaid tract or parcel of land to my daughter Mary Jane Thurmond for her and her heirs forever. Now considering that I have made liberal donations and advancements to each of my children by my first wife. I give and bequeath unto them after my death is as follows viz: To my daughter Polly Bailey, to my grandchildren, the children of Frances Mills, deceased and former wife of John Mills, to my son Fleming G. Thurmond and to my son John G. Thurmond, I give the sum of ten dollars be equally divided between them and also the former donations and advancements which I may have made for them. And further: I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends, Thomas Mendons and Thomas White and Moses A. Henry to be my Executors, to this my Last Will and Testament, all and singular. My estate by these and I do utterly disannul, evoke and disallow all and every former will, legacies, bequeaths, and extras in every way made by me before, hereby certifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. On witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, this the twenty-seventh day of July, Eighteen Hundred and Twenty-four. Signed, sealed and delivered by John Thurmond, to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, W. Smith; John Morris
John Thurmond + Seal
State of Tennessee Sumner County Court, probated May Term 1828
The Last Will and Testament of John Thurmond, deceased was exhibited in court for probate. Bond was duly signed by the oath of William Smith, a subscribing witness thereto and where to be recorded. Thomas White, one of the Executors of John Thurmond, deceased did appear in court and agree to take it on himself the execution of the Last Will and Testament of said deceased and together with Rialy (Ricely) Depres and Willis Crews -sp? for securities entered into and ---- this bond to the Governor in the sum of five thousand dollars conditioned as the law allows and took the oath of Executor prescribed by law, and at the same time returned into court an inventory of said deceased in which is ordered to be seconded. A Copy Test. A. H. Douglas, clerk of said court.
(Transcribed by Marie Thurman-Vann Vannland@aol.com)
The will of Robert THURMAN is found in Prince William County Will Book L. p. 90-91. Here is an abstract:
Robert Thurman of Prince William County, Va. Will dated 11 Oct. 1817. To my loving wife Elizabeth Thurman all my estate real and personal during her natural life, and after death to my children. To my son Edmond 400 dollars payable in twelve months after the decease of my wife. To my granddaughter Ann Francis, daughter of Wm. Thurman deceased 200 dollars. To my son Thomas a negro boy named Amos. To my son Sanford the following negroes: Barnett, Nat[?], and Daniel. To my son John a Negro man named Henson. To my daughter Catharine the following Negroes: Silvey and Jesse. To my daughter Peggy FEWELL the following Negroes: Ann and her child Sinah. To my son James the following: Nell and Isaac. To my grandchildren Elizabeth Fewell, William Fewell and Robert Thurman son of John a Negro girl by the name of Mariah. To my children Thomas, Sanford and Catharine each one feather bed and one cow and calf. To my son Sanford my lease called "Thomas's Lot." To my sons Thomas and John my lease called "Seales Lot." To my following children: Thomas, James, John Sanford, Peggy and Catharine the balance of my estate to be equally divided between them after the death of my wife. I appoint my sons Thomas and Sanford sole executors.
Signed: Robert Thurman.
Witness: Saml. Hancock, J.M. Wilkinson, Benjamin Johnson, William L. Wilkinson
Proved Nov. 3, 1817 by the oaths of John M. Wilkinson and Wm. L. Wilkinson. At a court held 2 Feb 1818, Thomas Thurman, one of the executors named, took oath as executor, certificate granted him for obtaining a probate. Test: Phil. D. Dawe, Cl. Cur.
At a court held for Pr.Wm.Co. Aug 1st 1826, Sanford Thurman and executor named in the will of Robert Thurman dec'd came into court and made oath as an executor, certificate is granted.
The Estate of Philip Thurmond Amherst County, Virginia 1803-1805 Transcribed by John Harry Smallwood, Jr. Jackson, Mississippi May 1994 The Last Will and Testament of Philip Thurmond, Jr., Deceased Amherst County, Virginia Will Book 4, pages 141-143
In the name of God amen. I Philip Thurmond of Lexington Parish & County of Amherst, being weak in body, but of sound mind & memory & knowing that it is appointed for all meant once to die, do make constitute & ordain the following to be my last Will & Testament, concealing all former Wills by me made.-- In the first place I desire my body to be buried in decent Christian burial believing that I shall receive the same, at the great day of general resurrection & enjoy that happiness provided by the almighty for those that put their trust in him. And the worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me I dispose of it in the following manner, to wit, The whole of my estate real & personal I desire to be equally divided among all my children share & share alike, each accounting for what they have received from me, except my daughter, Judith & to her I give & bequeath an equal share with my other children & over & above her said equal share, I give & bequeath unto her my two Negroes, Rachel & Reuben & also my book case & desk, a feather bed & furniture, my best table & chest, my grey mare, & a saddle, for which she is not to account, but to have an equal share besides any other children; & as disputes may possibly arise concerning what each child may have received from me, to prevent which I here set down the amount thereof, for which each is to account in the division of my Estate & no more, my daughter Sally, were [Ware] have received to the amount of one hundred pounds for which she is to account, and no more, my son Wm. Thurmond has received to the amount of one hundred pounds, for which he is to account and nor more, my daughter Elizabeth Rucker has receiv'd fifty pounds for which she is to account & no more, my son James has receive'd the amount of two hundred pounds which includes the boy Dick & the horse I paid for, for which he is to account & no more, my daughter Mary M. McCabe, has received to the amount of four hundred pounds, for which she is to account & no more,------- my son Philip has received to the amount of two hundred pounds, for which he is to account & no more, the other of my children have received nothing & therefore, to account for nothing; my unfortunate children Franky & Thomas to have an equal share, each with the rest of my children, & the Court of Amherst County, to be their guardians, & to intrust their persons & estates to fit persons from time to time, as may be necessary for their welfare. I order all my just debts to be paid, the legacy I have bequeathed to my daughter Judith over & above her equal share, with my other children, she is to receive on her marriage the remainder of my estate both real & personal, I lend unto my beloved wife- Judith, during her widowhood, & I do appoint Charles Tucker, my beloved wife, Judith, & my son Philip Thurmond executors of this my ____ Will & testament. Witness my hand & seal this 5th day of September, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred & three.--
Published & declared to be his will & testament) in presence of - PGooch - Philip (x) Lochart- Matthew Tucker)
s/ Philip Thurmond (seal)
At a court held for Amherst County the 19th day of December 1803-- This last Will & Testament of Philip Thurmond decd, was proven by oath of Philip Gooch, one of the witnesses thereto, & ordered to be for further proof. And at a Court held for the aforesaid County the 16th day of January 1804, This Will was further proven by oath of Philip Lockart another witness thereto, & ordered to be Recorded. And at a Court continued & held for the aforesaid County the 21st day of may 1804 Judith Thurmond, the executrix mentioned in the said Will personally came into Court & was qualified according to law, & entered into bond with Wm Sledd & Wm Thurmond in the penalty of ten thousand dollars, conditioned as the law requires, leave is granted her obtaining a probat thereof in due form.
Clerk's Office Albemarle County, Virginia. 1774 Will of Philip Thurmond Senr. Book 2 page 309. IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Philip Thurmond, Senr. of Saint Ann's Parish of Albemarle County being in perfect health and sound memory do constitute this to be my last Will and Testament Revoking and annulling all other wills and Testaments and do appoint this to be observed in the following manner. Imprimis. I do order all these debts or dues as I owe to any person what soever shall well and Truly paud off by my Executors hereafter named. ITEM. I land to my dear and Loving wife this Tract of Land as I now live on with the plantation and housing and six negroes Peter, Charles, Sam, Jenny, Manner, Age. Three feather bedds & furniture & the rest of my household goods and the third part of my stock of all sorts of all during her natural life, or widowhood but if she marrys or it be pleased God to call her out of this Life, then the Land to be sold at the highest bidder & and be equally divided among my five sons John Thurmond, Benjamin Thurmond, Phillip Thurmond, William Thurmond, and Thomas Thurmond, then the above mentioned negroes stock & household goods to be sold at the highest bidder & be equally divided among all my children boys & girls. Elizabeth Thurmond the wife of John Thurmond, to have an equal part with the Rest at my Decease -- at my Decease the Tract of Land lying on Dog Creek containing four hundred acres joining Colo. Martin's Land, Arthur Hopkins & Thomas Appleberry's Land to be sold at the highest Bidder and be Equally divided among my five sons John Thurmond, Benjamin Thurmond, Philip Thurmond, & William Thurmond and Thomas Thurmond. Then all the Rest of my negroes and stock to be sold at the highest bidders & be Equally divided among my children Boys & girls. Elizabeth Thurmond the wife of John Thurmond and Equal part with the rest and I constitute & appoint my wife Mary Thurmond, John Henderson Jr., my son John Thurmond and son Philip Thurmond all Executors of this my Last will & Testament & ()() to my wife & children. In witness whereof I have ()()() & seal this Eight day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy one.
Philip Thurmond, Senr. (Seal)(Almost illegible) (His Mark)
- William Appleberry - William X Burgess - Edward X Burgess
At Albemarle October Courts 1774. This will was presented to court and proved by the oath of Thomas Kent, William Appleberry and William Burruss. Three Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and on the notion of John Henderson, John Thurmond & Philip Thurman. Executors therein, named who made oath in the form on their giving security whereupon they Entered into bond with William Gooch, David Duncan, Thomas Na, John Dickson, & Thomas Dickerson their Securities and acknowledged it accordingly. Teste: John Nichols Clk.
I declare this to be a true copy of the will of Phillip Thurmond, Senior, as recorded in the Clerk's Office of Albemarle County, Virginia. Copied by me. Jennie T. Grayson, October 1950.
Kentucky, Cumberland County Book B, Pages 358-359.
In the name of God Amen,
Nathan Thurman of the state and county aforesaid being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing as and for my last will and testament, in manner and for following:
1st I give and bequeath and hereby ratify and confirm all of my previous to any of my children, of both slaves to their person property.
2nd I give to Harriet Smith my granddaughter a Negro boy Daniel. My granddaughter Betsey Smith a Negro boy Jim. I give to Susan Smith my granddaughter a Negro girl Mary and her increase. I give to Francis my grandson a Negro boy Peter.
3rd I give daughter Alcy Smith and her four children namely Susan, Harriet, Frances and Betsey five slaves and their increase namely Edith, Judy, Sarah, Shadrack, and Martin to Alcey her lifetime and at her death to be equally divided between the aforesaid four children. But the slaves _________ in the 2 v 3 devise are to remain all together and labor for the mutual support and maintenance of Alcey and her said four children and the slaves given in the 2nd devise are not to be given into the possession of the respective children, till they severally arrive to the full age of twenty one years. But Alcey the mother may loan the slaves to the children or either of them before they arrive to the age of twenty-one years.
4th I lend to my daughter Lucy Wooldridge, wife of Daniel Wooldridge a Negro boy named John and a Negro girl named Aggy their increase and my tract of land in Todd County whereon the said Daniel now lives, for the support and maintenance of said Lucy and her children during her natural life and at the death of said Lucy, the slave and increase and land to be sold by my Executors and the money arising from the sales to be equally divided between the said Lucy's then living children.
5th I give to my granddaughter Amanda Wooldridge a Negro girl named Esther and her increase.
6th I give to Lucy Thurman daughter of my son William two negros named Sylvia and Nelly and their increase.
7th I give to Winifred Alexander daughter of my son in law W.H. Alexander a Negro girl named Anny and her increase.
8th I give to Elizabeth Lucy Alexander daughter of my son in law W. H. Alexander a Negro named Charlotte and her increase.
9th I give Martha S. Alexander daughter of my son in law Jno M. Alexander Jr. a Negro girl named Mariah and her increase.
10th I lend to my daughter Susan Murphy wife of H. Murphy the tract of land where on she now lives, during her natural life or her and her husbands living together in peace and harmony and without fighting and in either event the said tract of land to be sold by executors and the money arising from or by the sale to be applied by my executors to the support and maintenance of said Susan, during her natural life and at her death the money if any remaining in the hands of my executors to be legally divided among her then living children.
11th I give and bequeath to my son Little B. Thurman the lower part of the one undivided half of the tract of land on which I now live, to be run and divided agreeably to an article of agreement entered into between my son LittleBerry and my son in law W. H. Alexander and now of record in the clerks office of the Cumberland County court.
12th All bonds, notes, accounts and all my personal estate of whatsoever kind at my death and also all money which I may have at my death to be equally divided among all my then living children but all my debts are first to be paid and discharged.
13th I hereby revoke and declare null and void all former wills be made and devises therein contained and declare this as my true and last will and testament.
I hereby nominate as executors to this my last will and testament Little Berry Thurman, John M. Alexander Jr. and Willis H. Alexander to carry into effect all and every provision of this instrument of writing. Given under my hand and seal at my residence this 31st day of March in the year of our Lord 1828.
Nathan [ X ] Thurman
Witness: Milton King, Wm Smith, Charles [ X ] Thurman
Susanna Thurman, relict of Francis Thurman of N.Y.C., merchant, dated 23 Aug 1758. All my cloths to my daughter Elizabeth Thurman with remainder to my sisters-in-law Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas Roosevelt, and Gertruy Thurman. Rolls of cloth to my aunts Agnes, wife of Joseph Lockwood, Grace, wife of William Williams, and Sarah, wife of Isaac Brown. The residue of my estate in England and America to my son Richardson Thurman and my said daughter Elizabeth with remainder to my brothers-in-law Ralph Thurman and John Thurman and my said sisters-in-law. The said John Thurman, merchant, Nicholas Roosevelt, goldsmith, and Dirck Schuyler, merchant, all of N.Y.C., to be execs.
Wits: Thomas Pettit, Abraham Bussing and John McKesson. Pr. 26 Jan 1760 by John Thurman. (PROB 11/852/40).
Source: American Wills Proved In London 1611-1675
In the name of God, Amen. I, BONT WESSELLS, of New York, merchant, being sick. I leave to my son, Francis Wessells, ?500 when of age. I leave all the rest of my estate, real and personal, to my wife Mary. If my wife marries, she shall bring the portion of my son Francis, to my brother Wessell Wessells, and my brother-in-law, John Thurman, to be put at interest for my son's benefit. If my son dies under age, then from his portion ?350 shall be paid to my wife Mary, and ?10 to my loving father, Francis Wessells, and ?100 to my brother, Wessell Wessells, and ?10 to my sisters, Deborah Bratt, Catharine Wessells, Gertie Brestede, Elizabeth Thurman, Margaret Pell, Jannettie Messer, and Mary Wessells, and ?10 to Mary Wessells, the daughter of my brother, Wessell Wessells, ?10 to Francis Bratt, son of my brother-in-law Isaac Bratt, and ?10 to Ralph Thurman, son of my brother-in-law John Thurman. I make my wife Mary, executor, and Wessell Wessells and John Thurman, assistants.
Dated December 20, 1723. Witnesses, Johanes Paulisse, Hendrick Vandewater, H. De Myer, Robert Cross. Proved, December 5, 1733.
Source: New York City Wills, 1730-1744 Page 114.
In the name of God, Amen. October 22, 1730. I, FRANCIS WESSELLS, of New York, being very sick. After the payment of debts I leave all my estate, real and personal, to all my children, and to the children of my son, Wessell Wessells, deceased, and to the son of my son Barent, deceased, named Francis, viz., to my children Divertie, Gertie, Elizabeth, Margaret, Janettie, and Mary. My son Wessell's son Francis, as he is the son of my eldest son, he shall have ?5. I make my four sons-in-law, viz., Hendrick, Bresteede, John Thurman, Peter Messier, and Cornelius Volkerman, executors.
Witnesses, Geritt Harsin, John Van Gelder, Geritt Gerritsen. Proved, January 21, 1734/5.
[NOTE.--Francis Wessells (the Father of Bont Wessells) was a prominent merchant in New York. Among other property he owned a wide water lot at the north corner of Pearl and Dover streets.--W. S. P.]
Source: New York City Wills, 1730-1744 Page 271.
In the name of God Amen, I pierce Wade being of sound mind and memory, but weak in body and knowing the certainty of death, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. First recommending my soul to God, the great first cause and giver of all things. That all my just debts should be paid first. Then to my dear beloved wife Elizabeth Wade, I give and bequeath (after my death) three of my negroes (viz) A negro man Jack about 25 years of age. A negro woman Sarah about thirty years of age. A negro girl Rachel twelve years of age. Two feather beds and the whole of my household and kitchen furniture except what is hereafter excepted by this will four of her own choice of cows and calves and one horse to be worth sixty dollars and I wish further that after an appraisement may take place of my estate that she shall have the one third of all the hogs and sheep that may be in possession at the time of my decease my houses and lands whereon I reside, except such parts as is hereafter named by my children I give to my wife during her natural life or widowhood, the above named property except the negroes and land is hereby given to my said wife forever, the negroes and their increase-together with the lands as lent after the dissolution of death of my said wife to be sold at a reasonable credit by my Executors, and to be equally divided among my children as hereafter named - if that should be living or in case of their death or any part of them - that their children shall succeed to the share or dividend that their parent would have been entitled to. To have and to hold the same forever. The whole of the farming utensils is to be sold except my wife is to take two plows of her own choice and three hoes forever - I have given to my son William sixty acres of land adjoining the land I now reside on where he lately lived - and sold to Jonathan J. Reed which I value at seven and a half dollars per acre - a feather bed at thirty dollars horse at eighty dollars land two cows and calves at ten dollars each, which sum make the aggregate amount of five hundred and eighty dollars. To my son John Wade I have given sixty acres of land adjoining the tract of land I now reside on, and which he sold to his brother P. Wade, which I value at 10 dollars per acre - a feather bed at 30 dollars a horse at one hundred dollars a cow at 12 dollars which sums make the aggregate amount of 742 to him and his heirs forever - I do hereby direct and request my Executors hereafter named that as soon as they can collect any money that may be endue me or to make from the estate undisposed of the sum of $50.50 and pay the same ever to the said John Wade, which I am endue him - also he is to have from my stock immediately one cow and calf to make him equal to what I have given my son William as named to hold the same forever. To my son Ballenger I give sixty acres of land part of the tract I now reside on adjoining William Numford to include where said Ballenger now resides. To be run and laid off of my hereafter executors so as to as little injure the plantation and tract of land I now live on - as if by them may be thought proper and right - which I value at $10 per acre, one feather bed at 30 dollars two cows and calves at $10 ea and one horse at $75 which sums make the aggregate amount of $700 to him and his heirs. To my dau Polly Kenly I have give a negro girl named Celia, about 14 years of age, at $375, with all her future increase, one bed at $30, two cows and calves at $10 ea and a horse saddle and bridle at $65 - which sums makes the aggregate amount of $490, to her and her heirs and assigns forever, to my dau Pamelia Miller I have give one negro girl named Mary about 12 years of age, valued at $375, with all her future increase, bed at $30, cash $60 and two cows and calves at $10 ea which sums amount to $485 to her her heirs and assigns forever. To my son Jerry Wade I give a part of my tract of land beginning at an ash tree on the line of land belonging to the heirs of Wm Baker, deceased, near a school to run a strait line to Wm Johns corner, adjoining the land I purchased of John Willis, on the East at a sugar tree and beech, then to run East to the corner at James Tinsley and myself, containing as I supposed seventy acres, but should the boundary contain more, it is to be reduced to that quantity off of that part next to the plantation I now reside on and to be annexed to the same. At two dollars an acre, one horse at $100, two cows and calves at $10 ea, amount to $850 to him his heirs and assigns forever. To my daughter Charity, I give a negro named Maria about 11 years old at $375 and seventy five dollars with all her future increase one bed at $30, a horse saddle and bridle at $100 and two cows and calves at $10 ea, amount to $525 to her and her heirs and assigns forever. To my dau Elizabeth I give a girl named Lucy about 9 years old at $375 with all her future increase, one horse saddle and bridle at $100 and two cows and calves at $10 ea which sums amount to $525 to her heirs and assigns forever. My further will and desire is that whatever may be coming to me by the will as one of the legatees of my late father in law John Thurmond, at the death of my mother in law Molly Thurmond, widow of said John Thurmond, shall be equally divided between my aforesaid children and Elizabeth Wade my wife as soon as the same may be collected by the Executors of said Estate and paid over to my Executors as hereafter name, but that part that my said wife may draw, the amount of which shall be equally divided between my children named herein, and their heirs at her death, for them and their heirs forever and further my will and desire is that a reasonable time after my decease that my Executors herein after named shall dispose of to the highest bidder at a reasonable credit but at the same time wish my children may make a division and hold the following negroes among themselves (viz) Jerry, Charles, Fanny, Sally, James, Joe and John and the amount of the same to be equally divided among all my children, or in case of their death, their heirs except my son Pierce Wade, whom I give five shillings, he having received something like $1000 from me and my Estate heretofore which shall be considered his full portion s already received before declaring this my last will and testament. My son Willis went some years ago into the United State's service and it is very uncertain whether or not he may be living, but in case he may return before the dissolution or death of my wife, that he may succeed to the portion of my other children by each of my before named children making the same up to him out of their parts agreeable to the portions that each have received from my estate. And further it is my will and desire that all property not expressly named and give off shall be sold immediately, after my death, and the money arising from the same, together with that of the negroes my Executors shall equally divide with all my children except Pearce Wade as before named or their heirs in case of their deaths. Lastly I appoint William Wade and John Wade Executors of this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 31st day of July 1818. PEARCE WADE
Signed and Sealed in the presence of William Henderson, George Givens, Bennet Thurmond, Logan Givens
Source: Lincoln County, Kentucky, Will Book G, Page 37 Will dated July 31, 1818, Probated October 12, 1818.
In the name of God amen, I Thomas Thurman of Hardin Co and State of Kentucky being sound in mind, do ordain this my last will and testament. First, after my funeral expenses are defrayed, and all of my just debts are paid, I do will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Thurman all of my real estate and person property, that I have now in my possession, during her natural life or widowhood, with the exception of the Batten run farm, and enough of the other property which she can best do without, to defray the above named expense and debts, also one hundred dollars which I will to Sarah Elizabeth Love (?) to be paid to her when she marries by my executor in money and property, and incase that my beloved wife Elizabeth Thurman should marry, I do will that all of my personal property and real estate with their increase should be carefully taken care of for the heirs of the body of Mary E. English except enough for the bodily support of my beloved wife Elizabeth Thurman, and I will to Mary E. English, and the heirs of her body the black girl Sarah and with her increase, I do hereby empower my beloved wife Elizabeth Thurman to act as my executrix in my estate.
Signed: Thos. Thurmond April 24, 1847
Test. Ezra Ward, Daniel L Richardson, William J. Richardson
Proved in court on July 19, 1847
Source: Hardin County, Kentucky, Will Book E, Page 148 Will signed 24 Apr 1847, Proved in court 19 Jul 1847.
I give unto my beloved wife Pamela Branch Thurman the tract or tracts of land where on I now live containing five hundred and nineteen acres more or less. I also give unto my wife Pamela B. Thurman the following named Negroes or slaves by name Sela, Gilbert, George, Ben Bill, Nancy, Mary, Frankey, Sally, Mandy, Jimmy, Esaw, Watt and Daniel. It is also my will that the following named Negroes I loan unto my beloved wife Pamela B. Thurman so long as she may live for her support. And at her death I give the same unto William Archer Walthal , son of Marandy Walthall; Cate, Elsey, Henry, Prior, Mina, Davey, Delila, Lucy, Moses, Lot, Kitty, Season, John, Bill, and Gabriel, and place the above named fifteen Negroes in the hands of Lemares Bowman for the support of said William Archer Walthall until he becomes twenty one years of age. And should the aforesaid William Archer Walthall, son of Marandy Walthall, die without lawful issue, it is my will that the fifteen above named Negroes and their increase be equally divided between the heirs of Lemaris Bowman.
It is also my will that my wife Pamela B. Thurman have all the use and benefit of the tract of land on the east side of Cumberland River lying between William Cheeks and Ban Creek containing three hundred acres more or less, so long as she may live. And at her death I gave the same three hundred acres of land more or less to William Archer Walthall, son of Marandy Walthall and place the said land in the hands of Lemaris Bowman for the use and benefit of said William Archer Walthall until he is twenty five years of age and should the aforesaid William A. Walthall die without lawful issue the aforesaid land to be equally divided between the heirs of brother William Thurman deceased. And it is also my will that the tract of land where on Marley P. Walthall now live lying on the south side of Cumberland River on Clover Creek and Dorcas, a Negro woman, and Olive a boy and Susan a girl if required be sold to pay my debts. And should the last named tract of land and three Negroes not be sufficient to pay all my debts to take out of the fifteen Negroes I left William Archer Walthall until my debt is paid. And if there be any of the land or _____ of the land or Negroes set apart to pay my debts left, there it is my will that the whole go to William A. Walthall and if the said William A. Walthall die without lawful issue it is my will that the aforesaid land and three last named Negroes or any part thereof be equally divided between the heirs of brother William Thurman deceased.
It is my will also that my wife Pamela B. Thurman have all of my horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, household kitchen and farm utensils of all kinds and description whatsoever. And all of my cash and cash notes. And also my will that Lemaris Bowman at the death of my wife be entitled to Louisa and Nelly and their increase which two girls is not before mentioned. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of July 1842. And do appoint Lemaris Bowman and Pamela B. Thurman my wife Executor and Executris to this my last will as dated above.
L.B. Thurman signed and sealed
Witness: Joel Owsley, J.H. Walthall
I hereby nominate, constitute and testament, I also give unto William A. Walthall son of Marandy Walthall for the love I have for him the purchase of land I bought of M. King and Owsley on Bar Creek when he becomes twenty one years old. This the 19th of January 1845.
L.B. Thurman
Test. John Rush, Maranda S. Garret
Little Berry Thurman’s will was Signed 4 Jul 1842, Recorded 23 Oct 1845 and Proved in court on October 17, 1845.
Source:Cumberland Co. KY Courthouse, Book D page 348-350. Deborah Parks - Submitted Mar 01.
Know all men that I Richard Thurman being in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say princeable and first of all I give and recommend my sole into the hands of almighty God who gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried at the discretion of my friends and as touching such worldly estate we are with that please God to bless me with in this life I give device and dispose of in the following manner and form first of all I give to my daughter Edy Bruce a certain peace of land lying at the mouth of the panter branch running up the creek to the first branch then up the branch to the head then a state line up to the road from thence along the road to the said panter branch then down the branch to the mouth. Secondly I give to my daughter Elizabeth Thurman and to my daughter Polly Thurman fifty acres of land to be equally divided between them laying in between the head Cashes branch and the timbard fork. Thirdly I give to my daughter Rachel Bow, a certain piece of land beginning at the mouth of the timbard fork and running up the ninth branch crossing as the line runs round to John Eddes line then along Eddes line to the corner tree then along the line to the head of the timbered fork then down the timbered fork to the beginning. Fourthly I give to my son Laban Thurman all the balance of my land and my Negro fellow Bob and all my stock horses, cows, hogs, sheep. Fifthly I give to my daughter Agnes Barnet twenty shillings sterling. Sixthly I give to my daughter Susannah Mullens twenty shillings sterling. Seventhly I give to my daughter Anna Doss twenty shilling sterling. Eighthly I give to my son William Thurman twenty shillings sterling. Ninthly, I give to my daughter Rhoda Bow twenty shillings sterling. Tenthly I give to my daughter Frances Abston twenty shilling sterling. Eleventhly, I give to my daughter Sally Doss twenty shillings sterling. I also appoint my son Laban Thurman and Nathaniel Bow and Thomas Bruce my executors to this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this fifteenth of August one thousand eight hundred and three and signed and delivered in presence of: Elisha Barber, Frances Doss, Laban Farmer.
Signed: Richard Thurman (his mark and seal)
Submitted by Deborah Parks.
The last will and testament of William Thurman of the County of Cumberland and State of Kentucky considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit: First my desire is my wife Mary Anne shall keep the possessions of all my property of every description until my children are raised or at least until the youngest is 17 years of age at which time I desire the property to be divided equally amongst them with the exception of my wife Mary Anne legal dower right and 2nd my desire is where as my Father Nathan Thurman willed or gave to my dearest daughter Lucy Thurman two Negro girls by the name of Lilly and Nelly now in my possession my full desire is that at the time of the division of my estate the aforesaid Negroes Lilly and Nelly and their increase should they have any may be valued and also all the property and money so directed to be divided shall also be valued and that my three youngest children shall be made equal each of them to my daughter Lucy should my estate be sufficient so to make them. And my daughter Lucy is not to have anything out of my estate unless the amount of one of my other children towit Catherine Thurman and Little Berry Thurman and Sally Thurman shall be equal to the valuation of the Negroes given to Lucy by my father Nathan Thurman and should their ____ of my estate a sum larger when divided to each of my youngest three children then and in that case Lucy is to be made equal in the surplus, 3rd my desire is that my just debts be paid out of my estate 4th I hereby appoint my dear and beloved wife Mary Ann Thurman and Joel Owsly my Executrix and Executor of this my last will and testament in witness where of I have herewith sit my hand and seal this 23 day of April 1834.
Signed: William Thurman
Witness: M.L. Stoner, James Heard, Henry Fifer (pfeifer)
The will was proved in court of August 28, 1834
SOURCE:Deborah Parks. Submitted Mar 01.
November 2nd, 1923
The first and last will and testamony of John Thurmond of Henry Co. Ky. First will and bequeath that all first and honest debts be paid.
Second I will and bequeath to my wife Letha Thurmond this house and all household goods and kitchen furniture and one third 1/3 of the net increase accrueing from the entire proceeds of the home stead farm known as the Morton Bourne farm Clements bottom Henry Co. And two black mules, and one red cow spot on head bout seven years old. In case this cow dies she is to have another cow, also two mares to remain in her possession on said farm and for the use of said farm. All of above property mentioned is to remain in her possession as long as she remains my widow of her natural life in event she does not marry. In the event that she should marry or at her death above mentioned property is to be equally divided between my heirs as described below.
Third,. I will that the farm remains as hold
Fourth. I will and bequeath that the farm is to be kept in good repair from the proceeds of same, and then the widow is to get one third 1/3 of net proceeds of the farm, and the remains of net proceeds is to be deposited in Gratz Deposit Bank, Gratz, Owen Co. Ky. And once a year same is to be divided equally among the following heirs to wit: James William Thurmond, Levi Thurmond, Phil Thurmond, Edward Thurmond, Mattie Thurmond McCardwell, and Delvin Thurmond and also Perry Chandler my step son by my second wife for and in consideration of having raised him and his attention and good conduct toward me I will and bequeath that he share equally with my own children as above mentioned in my entire estate.
Fifth. I will and bequeath that the farm on Woodcock branch that I bought at Commissioner Sale at New Castle and know as the William Clark farm shall be sold and the net proceeds of same is to be divided equally among my bodily heirs including Perry Chandler my step son said farm is to be sold and title made to same by the Administrators herein after mentioned
Sixth. I further will that all farming implements and tools of all character is to remain on the farm wherein my wife is mentioned, for the use and benefit of said farm, and there is to be no sale of my property other than that my administrators deem necessary and that to be sold at such times as to receive the best market value
Seventh: I will that Levi Thurmond and Phil Thurmond my sons be appointed as Administrators of my entire estate and that they take full control and management of homestead farm in renting and up keep and buying and selling of such stock is now on farm or may here after be raised on farm, and in the event that Levi or Phil. Thurmond fails to act as Administrator or should die then I will that Edw, Thurmond my son shall act in their stead
Eight: I will that my remains shall be buried in a steel box and that my wife is to buried in like manner should she remain my widow at her death same is to for from the proceeds of my estate by her heirs.
John Thurmond X his mark
Witness: D. W. Thompson; W. H. Johnson; C. F. Alexander
SOURCE:Marvin Lee Thurman. Submitted Mar 01.
WILL OF PRESTON THURMAN b May 1829 - d May 7, 1908 August 27, 1903
I, Preston Thurman of the County of McDonald and State of Missouri of lawful age and sound mind hereby make this my last will and testament as follows:
(1) I hereby give and bequeath to my wife Martha Thurman and my daughter Jane E. Thurman all my real estate to wit: the northeast quarter (1/4) of the southwest quarter (1/4) of section three (3) township twenty two (22), range thirty three (33), thirs (sic) to hold and control during the life time of one or both of them. At the death of the above Martha Thurman and Jane E. Thurman, the above described real estate shall become the absolute property of my well beloved grandsons Edward Thurman and Preston N. (Nathaniel) Thurman, sons of my son Joseph P. Thurman, thiers(sic) to hold forever.
(2) I hereby give and bequeath to the direct heirs of my deceased son James M Thurman the sum of five dollars ($5.00).
(3) I give and bequeath to my sons Joseph P. Thurman and Jabus S. Thurman, and to my daughter Mary T. Davis, the sum of one dollar each.
(4) I hereby appoint my grandson, Edward Thurman, executor of this my last will and testament and he shall serve without bond.
Preston Thurman X (his mark) (seal)
Witness to the will: Fred S Moss, Lee Huffaker
Witness to the mark: Fred S Moss, Lee Huffaker
We attest the above and foregoing will, by subscribing our names hereto as witnesses in each others presence and in the presence of Preston Thurman, the testator, this 27 day of August 1903
Signed: Fred S Moss, Lee Huffaker
Transcribed from a copy of the original handwritten document which appears to have been written by witness Fred S Moss, judging from the handwriting and Moss' signature. Original is in the possession of Joseph's descendent, Betty Rowe. Apparently the Will was never filed in court because I have attempted unsuccessfully to obtain a copy through McDonald County court records. Submitted by Darrell Thurman, Scio, Oregon
First I committ my Spirit into the Hands of Almighty God that first gave it,
Secondly my Body to the Earth to be buried in a decent and Christianly manner.
In primis I give and bequeath unto my beloved Son William Franklin Thurman a Grey mare, a great Bible, one Pewter Bason, one plate and ten dollars. This all to be held in trust by my loving wife Melinda, untill such time that he is of eighteen years.
I give and bequeath to my son William Henry, one Feather Bed and Furniture and all the Meat and Corn on my Plantation for the use of his and his Children this ensuing Year, one white stallion, one plate and ten dollars.
I lend to my sister Mary Webb, my Negro Tom 'till such time her husband Samuel Webb comes in and takes care of her and her Children as a husband ought to do. In the case the said Samuel Webb should not return the said Negro to remain in her possession during her Natural Life and after to be sold and divided among her children, Mary, Michael, Bella, and William. Also I leave to Mary Webb twentyfive dollars for her use and her childrens use. And to her children already named, I leave one dollar.
To my Father, Henry Thurman I Give and Bequeath my Negro fellow Ned and half of my wearing Cloaths.
To my Mother Elizabeth, I give and bequeath, the roan mare named Tee, and one womans sadle and tack.
All the rest of my Estate household Furniture, Cattle, Horses, Hoggs, and Rabbits. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Melinda.
. I do appoint my dear brother William and sister by law Philena,Executors of this my Last Will and Testament revoking all former Wills by me made as Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this 25 Day of April 1860. Henry Thurman, private , one twentyith Illinois
Witnesses William H. Thurman and Elijah Shrum
At a court in Harrisburg, Saline County Illinois, 11th March, 1863, this will was returned unto the court and ordered recorded.
Submitted by David Webb: "I found this will more than looked for it in the damaged and unstamped files left by my Grandfather upon his passing."
August 5.1771 - London, England (Note: I have NO idea whatsoever just WHICH John Thurman this is!!)
In the Name of God Amen I, John Thurman, Seaman belonging to his Majesty's Bark Endeavour, Lieutenant James Cook Commander, being in bodily health and of sound and disposing Mind and Memory, and considering the Dangers of the Seas and other uncertainties of this Transitory Life, do for avoiding Controversies after my decease, make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say - First, I recommend my Soul to God that Gave it and my Body I Commit to the Earth or Sea as it shall please God to order, and as and for and concerning all my worldly Estate, I give, bequeath and dispose thereof as followeth, that is to say - All such wearing apparel and Necessaries that I am possessed of at the time of my Decease, I Give and bequeath them to George Nowell, Seaman on Board said Bark, together with Five Guineas to be paid out of my wages. I also bequeath unto Samuel Jones Eight Guineas to be paid out of my Wages, and to Robert Anderson three pounds Eleven Shillings and four pence out of my wages. And as for and concerning the Residue of my Wages, I Give and bequeath the same unto Thomas Hardman, Richard Littleboy, Michael Littleboy and John Marra, Seamen belonging to said Bark, to be equally divided between them. Lastly I. Give unto Charles Williams Six Volumes of Natural History. And I do hereby Nominate and appoint my Friend George Nowell aforesaid Sole Executor of this Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former and other Wills, Testaments and Deeds of Gifts by me at any time heretofore made and I do ordain and Ratify these presents to Stand for and as my only Last Will and Testament, in Witness whereof to this my said Will I have set my hand and Seal the thirty first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy one, And in the Eleventh year of the Reign of his Majesty King George the Third over Great Britain &c. John Thurman. Signed, Sealed Published and Declared in the presence of James Cook, J. Hickes, R. Orton. This Will was proved at London before the Worshipful Francis Simpson, Doctor of Laws and Surrogate of the Right Worshipful George Hay also Doctor of Laws and Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Lawfully Constituted on the Fifth day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy one by the oath of George Nowell, the Sole Executor named in the said Will to whom Administration was granted of all and Singular the Goods, Chattels and Credits of the said deceased having been first sworn duly to administer. (Transcribed from the copy at the Family Records Centre, London.)
Thanks to Marie Thurman Vann for submitting this Will.)
I David Thurman of Hardin County and State of Kentucky, being of sound mind and disposing memory, declare the following to be my last will and testament. I bequeath to my beloved wife, Jemima B. Thurman, all my estate, both real and personal during her widowhood, it being my intention that she is to enjoy the same during that period and not to be accountable to my heirs for any of my personal estate that she may think proper to convert to her own use. And in the event of my wifes marriage, I wish a lawful division of my estate to take place between her and my children of my slaves (which are not to be disposed of) and other property and in that event my wife is to take such portion of my estate as the law hath in that case made and provide and whereas I am possessed of more visible estate than will pay all my just debts, I therefore require the Hardin County Court not to require security of my said wife who I hereby appoint Executrix to this my will hereby revoking all former wills and so soon as my son Robert arrives to the age of 21 years, I desire him to join my said wife in execution of my will, hereby appointing him one of my executors. In testimony whereof I have this 18th day of August 1835, set my hand and seal.
Signed: David Thurman (seal)
Witness:
Geo. Handly
John M. LaRue
Bennet Thurman
The following is intended as codicil to my will to wit; in the event either of my children should leave my wife or get married, it is my wish and desire that she will make any advances to them out of my estate either in money or slaves provided she can do so with entire convenience to herself and in case she may do so, she is required to charge such child with the amount their advanced, it being my intention that an equal distribution of my property be made with my children. Date within.
Signed: David Thurman (seal)
Witness:
Geo Handley
Bennet Thurman
John M. LaRue
Proved in Hardin County Court on April 20, 1835.
Thanks to Deborah Parks for this submission!
Source: Abstract of NY Wills - Liber 26 page 223
In the name of God, Amen. I, Francis Thurman, of New York, tobacconist, being in good health. After payment of debts, I leave to my wife Susana all my estate during her life or widowhood, and then to my daughter Elizabeth. If she dies, then to my brothers and sisters, viz., John, Ralph, Elizabeth and Gertrude. I make my wife and my father, John Thurman, executors.
Dated October 29, 1753. Witnesses, George Peterson, Alexander Bates, John Van Cortlandt. Proved April 6, 1758. Confirmed by Governor James De Lancey and the executors having resigned, Letters of Administration are granted to John Thurman, Jr.
Thanks to Deborah Parks for this submission!
In the name of God amen. I Benjamin Thurman of the County of Pulaski and State of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and ______ memory for which I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such ____ estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with. I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say I give to my wife Lucy Thurman all my estate both real and personal during her natural life and after her death the same to be divided equally between my several children herein after named that is to say John T. Thurman, Polly Keeney (sp?), Nancy W. Hunt, Elizabeth Stephens, Marshal D. Thurman, Joseph Thurman, Martha Ann Meece, Lucy L. Bates, Eveline Thurman, Joshua Thurman and Mahala Thurman, these being my several lawful heirs. And lastly I do hereby appoint Lucy Thurman my wife my executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other former wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this day and date above written.
Signed Benjamin Thurman
Witness:
Benjamin Sealy - John Richardson - Hiram Gerard
Kentucky Pulaski County - At a County Court held for Pulaski County At the courthouse in the Town of Somerset on Monday the 19th day of September, this instrument of writing pertaining to the last will and testament of Benjamin Thurman deceased was produced to the court and proven in open court by the oaths John Richardson and Hiram Gragg two of the subscribing witnesses thereto to be the _____ last will and testament of said decedent in order to be recorded which is done accordingly.
Thanks to Deborah Parks for this submission!
In the name of God Amen. I Joshua Thurman of the County of Pulaski and State of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God do hereby make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows towit: 1st I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sabra Thurman for the use of herself and my four children namely Lucy Jane, Benjamin Franklin, Marigh and John Perry all my estate of whatsoever it may consist being household and kitchen furniture horses, cattle, sheep and hogs farming utensils and growing crops and our of which I wish my executive herein after named to sell such of said property as she can best spare which when added to what is owing to my will be sufficient to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.
And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Sabra Thurman Executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills and testaments heretofore by me made and further that no security be required of my said Executrix in recording this will or otherwise by the court. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 16th day of August 1848.
Joshua Thurman
Signed, sealed and acknowledged so the last will and testament of the above named Joshua Thurman before William Richardson and H. Gragg.
This Joshua is the Son of Benjamin listed above.
Thanks to Deborah Parks for this submission!
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