John Shell Will of 1808

 

Jno Shell.  His Will.

I John Shell Senr of the county of Montgomery and state of Virginina do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.  Viz.  I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret one third part of the plantation or Tract of Land whereon I live to be her absolute property and at her disposal.  Also one sorrel Mare and Six cows, her choice, of my stock four Sows and pigs, the stock of sheep, Spinning wheels, house hold and kitchen furniture.  I give and bequeath to my three sons, John, Christian, and James the remaining two thirds of my plantation, my waggon and Frame of horses and two stills and all my farming and plantation utensils and the remainder of my stock of hogs.  My son John did reside in the State of Ohio.  The devise to him is upon the ----- condition that he return to the lands will'd him, reside with his two brothers Christian and James and assist to raise my infant Children, otherwise the divise to the three shall go to Christian and James alone.  My four sons William, Havin, Henry and Isaac, I will and direct that they each be bound to some Mechanical trade and the trade of each to be appointed and the act confirmed by my Executors.  I direct that my Sons to whom I have Will'd two thirds of my lands shall give to my younger Sons William, Havin, Henry and Isaac when they arrive of age each a good horse and Saddle.  I will and direct that the remainder of my Stock of Cattle shall be divided by my wife as she thinks proper, among my children.  My son Christian shall have a sorrel two year old horse colt.  My daughter Caty a sorrel yearling filley and Son James the grey mare.  I do hereby constitute and appoint Daniel Howe and Gordon Cloyd Executors of this my last Will hoping they will enter into the administration thereof.  Witness my hand and seal the 29th of October 1808.

John     (X-his mark)     Shell     {seal}

Signed  Sealed and

published as his

last Will before us

John Beanard

Joseph Cloyd

 

At Montgomery July Court 1809.  This last Will and testament of John Shell deceased was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of John Beanard and Joseph Cloyd the witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded.

Teste

Charles Taylor     Clk

 

 

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