Person:John Burnett (14)

Will Extract of John Burnett

Will of John Burnett of Essex County, being sick and weak of body, dated 17 Sept. 1717.

Unto my dear & loving wife, Amey Burnett, one Negro man Will

To my son John Burnett a melato girl, Cate

To my son Joseph Burnett a negro girl,

To my daughter Elizabeth Burnett, a negro boy Sam

To my daughter Anne Burnett, a negro woman Jane

To my daughter Amy Burnett, a negro girl Moll

My sons John Burnett and Joseph Burnett be of age at the year of 16 and they receive their estate then.

All the rest of my estate equally to be divided between my loveing wife and my five children. My loveing wife Amey Burnet have the use of the third part of my land and plantation during her natural life.

All my land equally divided between my two sons, John Burnett and Joseph Burnett when they arrive at the age of sixteen.

My loving wife Amey Burnett and my well beloved brother, Thomas Burnett Juner my executors. Signed John Burnett - Wit: James Boughan, John Fargeson, Thomas Ralton.

Will of John Burnett was proved on 21 May 1718 in Essex Co., Virginia. The inventory of his estate was recorded 16 June 1718. A violin was included in the inventory. Total valuation of £244.02.03, including seven Negroes valued at £141.3