Person:Charles Wingfield (1)

Charles Wingfield , Sr.1 (M)
b. 3 December 1728, d. 1803

Charles WINGFIELD, Sr. was a signer of the famous Albemarle Declaration of Independence and also was a patriot during the American Revolution. The Public Service Claims, Albemarle County Court Booklet reflects that on at least three occasions he provided supplies for the use of the state or the Continental Army. On page 6, dated 14 April 1782, it is recorded that 255 pounds of beef was taken for state use for which he was entitled £2.2.6; for 550 pounds of beef for £4.11.8; for 38 1/2 pounds of bacon and 47 pounds of meal taken by a guard conducting prisoners for Continental use. Page 8, in the court of 10 May 1782, notes that 50 pounds of corn and 1,200 bushels of fodder were taken by Col. Armands Legion for Continental use. For this he was entitled to £5.5.0. Page 14, in the court of 11 May 1782, records that 395 pounds of beef was taken by Nicholas LEWIS, Esq. for Continental use. For this cow he was due £3.5.10. Charles was born at New Kent County, Virginia, on 3 December 1728.2 He was the son of John Wingfield and Mary Hudson. He married Rachel Joyner at Albemarle County, Virginia, on 27 February 1749.2 Charles Wingfield , Sr. left a will on 16 October 1792 at Albemarle County, Virginia,

In the name of God amen. I Charles Wingfield, Senior of the parish of Saint Anne in the County of Albemarle being low in the State of Health but sound in mind and memory and knowing that it is once appointed for all men to die, and after that to judgment doth make this my last will of testament, I will and bequeath my soul to God, my maker beseeching of his most gracious acceptance this the mesits of my saviour Jesus Christ, and for what worldly goods that he has bestowed me with, I devise in form & manner following To Wit I will and bequeath to my son John Wingfield & his heirs forever. One negroe woman named Lucey and all her increase that he has in his possession with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my son Charles Wingfield and his heirs forever one negroe woman named Esther & all her increase that he has in his possession with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my son William Wingfield to him and his heirs forever two hundred acres of land it being the place whereon he now lives, with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my son Christopher Wingfield to him & his heirs forever One negroe woman named Phillis with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my son Joseph Wingfield to him and his heirs forever. One hundred acres of land be the same more or less to be divided by a line beginning on Lowell line thence a direct course through the Laine that divides the two plantations to the line on the mountain and two hundred acres on the waters of Murphey's run. Also one negroe man named Charles with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my son Francis Wingfield to him and his heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live after the decease of his mother and one hundred and eighty nine acres on the waters of Buck Island being part of a larger tract divided between him and his brother Joseph. The said mentioned tract of land the said Francis Wingfield is to possess whenever demanded. Also three negroes by the name of Matt, Judah, & Salley, one mare colt two cows one feather bed and furniture and my riding saddle.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my daughter Mary Hamner to her and her heirs forever one negroe boy named Lewis and a woman Milley and her increase, with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I lend to my daughter Anne Hamner two negroes by the name of Stephen, Genny during her natural life, and after her decease to be equally divided between the heirs of her body. And it is further my will that my Executors shall have the management of the said negroes to act with them as they shall think best, to the benefit of the said Anne Hamner. As to with other things, heretofore lent. ITEM. I will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Martin to her and her heirs forever one negroe girl named Agga with other things heretofore given.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my daughter Jemina Wingfield to her and her heirs forever one negroe boy named George and a girl Betty also one feather bed and furniture.
:ITEM. I will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Wingfield to her and her heirs forever one negroe boy named Gregory and a girl Hannah also one feather bed and furniture.
:ITEM. I lend to my well beloved wife Rachel Wingfield the plantation whereon we now live and all the rest of my property not mentioned during her natural life and after her decease to be divided among my children. Share and share alike accept the land which are my will and desire that my ---- Will & desire that my son Francis Wingfield shall have. & Lastly I do constitute and appoint my sons Charles Wingfield, William Wingfield, Christopher Wingfield, Joseph Wingfield and Francis Wingfield Executors to this my last will and testament. Witness my hand and seal this sixteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two.

:Signed, Sealed & Delivered

:(signed) Charles Wingfield

:in the presents of
:Henley Hamner
:John Wingfield
:Reubin Wingfield

:In a court continued and held for Albemarle County 5th day of December 1803.
:This last will and testament of Charles Wingfield deceased was produced into court and proved by the oaths of Henley Hamner and John Wingfield two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of Christopher Wingfield, Joseph Wingfield and Francis Wingfield. Executors therein named Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat in due form, on their giving Bond and security according to Law, which they did accordingly.
:Test.
:John Nicholas
:[Source: Albemarle County Will Book 4, 1789-1809, Reel 35, pp. 138-139].