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Facts and Events
Thomas Cunningham was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Will Abstract
From Chalkley's:
- Page 251.--13th June, 1782. Thomas Cunningham's will--To wife, Elizabeth, daughter Mary to her care and trust as her own; to youngest daughter, Mary; to eldest daughter, Ruth; to second daughter, Sarah; division between wife and three children; to brother, Archibald; to James Harris, care of daughter Ruth; to Mary Berry, Jr., care of daughter Sarah. Executors, wife and brother Archibald. Teste: James Berry, Jacob Pattn, Jas. Harris, Chas. Berry. Proved, 22d August, 1782, by James Berry and Patton.
- Page 461.--28th August, 1782. Thomas Cunningham's estate appraised by Jno. McKeemy, Robt. M. D. Nall, James McClung.
Will Transcript
- In the name of God amen I Thomas Cunningham of Augusta County and State of Virginia being weak in body but sound in Memory Blessed by God do this thirteenth day of June in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundren and Eighty two make and publish this my last Will and testament make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner following (this is to say)
- first I give and Bequeath to my loving wife Elizabeth Cunningham one young bay mare three years old --?-- the w--?-- and --?-- in possession and my youngest daughter Mary I leave to her Care & Trust as her own as also A bed of Wallnut Bedstead of her share of the Remainder of all other articles property or Effects belonging to my Estate after that all Expenses & debts in paid & also I bequeath to my Oldest daughter Ruth Cunningham as follows: Seven pewter spoons two plates D[itto], a Box Iron a paire of Cotton Cards & her Mother's ---?--- and Gown in possession & to my second daughter Sarah Cunningham.
- I bequeath a Velvet Bonnet and Calico bed gown two pewter plates & and the Remainder of all articles property belonging to my Estate to be praised & disposed of according to Law & be divided among my Wife's three Children (viz) my Wife the third and my Children Equal & also to my Brother Archibald Cunningham.
- I Bequeath my Wearing apparel my hatt Excepted.
- To my wife also I leave my oldest daughter Ruth to the Care of James Harris & my second daughter Sarah to Mary Berry Jun.
- Of the Youngest as above mentioned to my Wifes Care.
- I do also leave my Brother Archibald Cunningham Executor & my Wife Elizabeth Executrix.
- I make & ordain them as before Mentioned to take Care & see the same performed according to my true Intent & meaning.
- In witness whereof, I the said Thomas Cunningham have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and Year above Written.
- (Signed) Thomas (his mark) Cunningham
- Signed, sealed & delivered the said Thomas Cunningham as for his last will and testament in the presents of us who were present at the signing & sealing thereof
- James Berry
- Jacob Patton
- Jas. Harris
- Charles Berry
- At a Court held for Augusta County August 22 1782 this last Will and Testament of Thomas Cunningham dec.d was proved by the Oaths of James Berry Jacob Patton two of the Witnesses thereto & Order to be Recorded.
- teste
- Source: USG Archives
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's:
- Page 97.--26th March, 1773. James Thompson's (in Burden's tract) will--To son, John, 140 acres on which John lives joining Robert Allison; to son, William; to son, James, 238 acres; to son, Joseph; to wife. Mary; to daughter, Mary; to daughter, Catrin; to daughter, Margaret Hall; to daughter, Elizabeth Ward; to grandson, James Hall; to grandson, James Ward. Executors, sons John and James. Teste: Saml. Lyle, Thos. Cunningham, James McCluer. Proved, 19th May, 1773, by Lyle and McCluer. John Thompson qualified with Samuel Lyle, Danl. Lyle.
References
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
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