Facts and Events
Disambiguation
NOT to be confused with Andrew McCampbell (1754-1825) of Rockbridge County, Virginia, that married Mary Anderson. a 1st Cousin of this Andrew McCampbell.
Will Transcript
- Will of Andrew McCampbell.
- In the name of God amen I Andrew McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows."
- First- "I resign my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same at the resurection of the Just."
- As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy McCampbell and my sons John, James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows."
- Item- "I allow my son John ten pounds per year for helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above. I ordain that the Exacutors shall sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family."
- I appoint my wife Nancy McCampbell, James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors. And I make and declair this to be my last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth."
- Signed sealed in presents of us
- [Signed] Andrew McCampbell (x his mark) [seal]
- Alexander Porter
- James McCampbell
- John McCampbell
- At a court held for the County of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799.
- The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter, James McCampbell & Jno McCampbell subscribing witnesses. On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath according to Law, certificate is granted them for obtaining probate. They with Robert McCampbell and George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition according to law.
- Teste
- A Reid Cl.
- USGenWeb Archives
|