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Facts and Events
Randolph Slack was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Early Land Acquisition in Virginia
Land Grant Surveys in Virginia:
- Page 272 - Randal Slack, 160 acres, Black Thorn. Adjoining Christopher Eye. [Abstract of Land Grant Surveys, 1761-1791, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Virginia, by Peter Cline Kaylor, pg. 94].
Land Records in Kentucky
- Washington County, Kentucky, Deed Book B, page 413, From John Alvey of Nelson County, Kentucky to Randall Slack of Washington County, Kentucky, 3 Mar 1801. 112 acres on Cartwright Creek for 25 pounds. John Alvey (Seal). No witness, acknowledged in Clerk's Office
- Washington County, Kentucky, Deeds - This Indenture made March 26, 1798 between John Slack and David Caldwell of the County of Washington and State of Kentucky, Executors of Randal Slack deceased of the one part and Joseph James of the County and State aforesaid of the other part... for and in consideration of 40 pounds... a certain tract or parcel of land situate, being and lying the County of Washington on Road Run containing 100 acres of land it being part of Randolf Slack's D[eceased] land...
Will Transcript
- In the name of God Amen, I Randal Slack of the County of Washington and State of Kentucky, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory and having in mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all mankind once to die, do make this my Last Will and Testament. That is:
- First, I recommend my soul into the hands of almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth from whence it was taken, to be buried in decent Christian burial at the Discretion of my Executors. And what worldly goods God has been pleased to give me I give and Bequeath in the following manner:
- First I will that all my lawful debts be paid by my Executors out of my estate.
- Secondly, I give and Bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah and my beloved son Richard Slack, all the movable property, house and furniture with all my stock goods and chattels and 100 acres of land whereon I now live and all accoutrements belonging thereto to be theirs as long as either of them shall live for their maintenance and at their death, I will it shall be sold and equally divided amongst all my children.
- Thirdly, I will at the choice of my wife and son above named that Randal Slack act as guardian for him, Richard Slack agreeable to being to this my last Will and Testament.
- Fourthly, I ordain, endorse and appoint David Caldwell and John Slack, sole Executors to this my Last Will and Testament and lastly, I ordain, make confirm, ratify and allow this my last Will and Testament. And so hereby disannul, make void and renounce all Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made, ordain, and making or allowing, this only.
- As Witness my hand and seal this February 20, 1795.
- (Signed) Randal Slack
- Witnesses: John Pirtle, Henry (x) Baylor, William McCantire.
- [Source: Washington County, Kentucky, Wills, Book A, Page 35]
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:
- Vol. 1 - AUGUST 16, 1774. - (7) Joseph Barkley, being committed on complaint of Randal Slack--discharged.
- Page 100.--4th June, 1778. This is to certify that Casper Eakert, of Augusta County, taner, who is know Going out on Command under Thomas Right in Service against the headin and I do propose to Give unto my Broder fillips Eaker, all my land and crops that is now in the ground, likewise to horses, 8 head of cattle wit the increds (?), &c Casper Eakert. Teste: Randell Slack, Sarah (mark) Slack. Proved, 17th August, 1779. by the witnesses. Administration granted Phillip Ekert.
- Vol. 1 - MAY 18, 1779 - (445) Randall Slack and Sarah, his wife, failing to appear as witnesses to the will of Casper Ekert, are fined unless they appear, &c.
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