Will of EDWARD BOWMAN of Henrico Parish, recorded 6 August 1722, page 555, Henrico Court records, Hennrico Co. Virginia
To son GILBERT 200 acres on third branch of Swift Creek, being my upper lot.
To son HENRY, 100 acres joining John Steward, being land I bought of Samuel Newman.
To son ABRAHAM, 100 acres on south side of Swift Creek, being the remainder of the land that I gav
e to son-in-law RICE JONES.
To son ABRAHAM and RICE JONES, 200 acres surveyed for me on Swift Creek, and also an entry have joining my brother JOHN BOWMAN, equally.
To each of my four sons, a feather bed, and money in Mr. Perry's hands to be laid out for blankets
, etc.
Son HENRY to live at this plantation I live on until 21.
To three daughters ELIZABETH, FRANCES, & MARY each, one shilling
I appoint son-in-law HENRY CHARLES FEATHERSTONE, Executor
Dated 10 May 1722
Wit: J. Bolling, Robert Hudson, Sr. Edward Tanner
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