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Abstract Will of Francis MaKEMIE

Abstract of Francis MAKEMIE's will, as found in Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, compiled and edited by Stratton Nottingham, 1990. ISBN: 1-55613-405-3

Page 38

" MAKEMIE, FRANCIS -- 15 Apr. 1708 -- 4 aug. 1708 -- To kinsman William BAGG of Accomack. To wife Naomi & 2 daus. Elizabeth & Ann MAKEMIE . To Mr. Jedidah Andrew , Minister at Philadelphia, books & after his death or removal then to the minister or ministers succeeding him in that place, and to such only as shall be of the Presbyterian or Independent persuasion. To Andrew Hamilton my law books. To eld daughter Elizabeth 850 A. pateneted by me on the South side of Sykes Island & 200 A of swamp near Pokamok Bridge known as Dumfriece, lots at Scarburgh Town. To youngest dau. Ann 174 A. An Island on the South side of Watts Great Island, 350 A. On the South side of Matchetank Creek, 180 A. Patented by me, lot at Scarburgh Town. To wife Water & Grist Mill at Assawoman Branch for life then to daus. Wife and 2 daus. resid. Legatees of whole est. Not already disposed of by the will of Mr. William Anderson or this will. Should daus. die without issue, then to my youngest sister Ann Makemie of the Kingdom of Ireland and the two eldest sons of my brothers John & Robert Makemie , both of the name Francis Makemie . Daus. under 18. To 2 daus. my 1/3 part of 3804 A. pateneted on Smith's Island, sister Ann & the two eldest sons of my brothers John & Robert . Wife Naomi Exec. & should she die before my will is proved then Col. Francis Jenkins , of Somerset County, Maryland & Mary his wife to be my Ex'rs and guardians of my children. Mr. Andrew Hamilton Capt. John Wales , John Pitt , James Kemp in Accomack County, or any two of them, to assist my Ex'rs. Witt: John Parker of Mattaponi, Elizabeth davis, Elizabeth Pichee, A. Hamilton, Tully Robinson, John Lewis."