Person:James Colville (3)

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James Colville, of Frederick Co., VA
b.1695 Fermanagh, Ireland
d.1777 Frederick, Virginia, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Joseph Colville, Sr.. of Frederick Co., VABef 1695 - Bef 1758
  2. James Colville, of Frederick Co., VA1695 - 1777
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  James Colville, of Frederick Co., VA1695 - 1777
  • W.  Ann Vance1700 - Bef 1786
m. 1720
  1. Mary Colville1723 - Bef 1762
  2. John Colville1727 - 1803
  3. Margaret Colville1729 - 1812
  4. Martha Colville1731 - 1812
  5. Samuel Colville1734 - 1823
  6. Agnes Colville1737 - 1809
  7. Ann Colville1740 - Aft 1802
  8. Eleanor Colville1744 - Aft 1786
  9. Jannet Colville1744 - 1810
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Facts and Events
Name James Colville, of Frederick Co., VA
Gender Male
Birth? 1695 Fermanagh, Ireland
Marriage 1720 Irelandto Ann Vance
Death? 1777 Frederick, Virginia, United States
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Will Abstract

Several abstracts of the will of James Colville are available

James Colville Will Book 4, pg 257, Will of James Colville (written 16 Mar 1776 - probated 1777) names wife Ann; son John; daughters Ann & Janet Colville; Margaret Nivvil/Newell (Margaret married Thomas Newell); Eleanor Willson, and grand children James Colville son of Joseph Colville, Elizabeth McCaully.
Executors were Joseph, John and Samuel Colville.
Witnesses included Samuel Vance and James Colville.

Abstract of will of James Colville, written 1777, probated 1778, citing Will Book 4:357G

James COLVILL devises as follows: to his son John Colvill his plantation lying on Long Meadow; to my wife ANN COLVILL, that she live with my son John: to two daughters Ann Colvill & Jannet Colvill 60 pds: to his grandson James Colvill, the son of Joseph Colvill, one heifer: to his GRANDAUGHTER, ELIZABETH MCCAULLY, 2 sheep: to Ann Colvill his wife, Margaret NEWELL, his daughter and daug Ann Colvill & Jannet Colvill and Eleanor WILSON, shares in his plantation on CEDAR CREEK that he now lives on. to daug Martha Colvill, 10 pds to be paid out of Margaret NEWELL'S fifth part: to his son John Colvill, his two servants James DAVIS and Philliip ROBERTS
Joseph Colvill, John Colvill and Samuel Colvill to be Exor's.
Signed James COLVILL in the presence of Robert Henning, Samuel Vance, James Timrall and Daniel McCAULEY.
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Will Transcript

James Colvill's Will, Frederick Co. VA Wills, pg. 357-358
In the name of God Amen, March the Seventeenth one thousant [sic] seven Hundred and seventy six. I James Colvill of Frederick County and Colony of Virginia being weak in Body but of Perfect sound mind and Memory blessed be God therefor and knowing that is is alotted for all Men to Die Do Constitute and appoint this and no other to be my last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say
First I Will and bequeath unto my son John Colvill my Plantation situate lying on the long meadow all and singular that tract or said of land together with its appertainces to him and his Heirs forever and one horse to the Value of ten Pounds likewise my Waggon and gears and Plantation Tools Likewise one Writing Daske [sic, likely "Desk"].
Next have and Bequeath unto Ann Colvill my beloved Wife First I Will that she live with my son John Colvill, also, I give her one horse and two Cows with a third part of my Household furniture, and if she live with John will her Deceas [sic] he is to leave the one hlf [sic, likely "half"] of her Estate the other part at his own Disposel [sic, likely Disposal]
Next I give and Bequeth unto my two Daughters Ann Colvill and Jannet Colvill first that each one of them is to have the Value of sixty Pounds.
Next I give and bequeth unto my Grandsone James Colvill the son of Joseph Colvill one Heifer.
Next I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth McCaully my Granddaughter two sheep
Next I give and bequeth unto Ann Colvill, and Jannet Colvill Remainder of all my movable Estate.
Next I give and bequeath unto Ann Colvill my Wife and my daughter Margret Newell and Ann Colvill and Jannet Colvill and Ellenor Willson my Plantation that I now live upon lying on Ceader Creek each of them to have an equal part to them and their heirs forever.
Next I give and bequeath unto my daughter Martha Colvill Ten Pound to be paid her out of Margret Newells fifth part.
Next I give unto my son John two servants to wit James Davis and Philip Robertson and I do hereby Constitute and appoint Joseph Colvill, John Colvill and Samuel Colvill my Executors to this my last Will and Testament to Execute the same Disanulling all others Wills Heretofore made or Appointed by me in Witness my hand & seal
[Signed] James Colvill
Signed in the Presence of
Robt. Henning
Samuel Vance
James Pimrall?
David McCauley
At a Court held for Frederick County the 2d. day of September 1777
This Last will and Testament of James Colvills dec'd. was proven Ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of Joseph Colvill, John Colvill & Samuel Colvill Executors therein mentioned who made oath thereto according to Law Certificate is granted them for Obtaining a probate thereof in due form they with security haveing entered into and acknowledged bond conditioned as the Law Directs.
By the Court
Ja. Keith Clk
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Information on James Colville

Name: James COLVILLE Surname: Colville Given Name: James Sex: M Death: abt. 1777

Residence: 1749 Frederick County, Virginia Will: 16 Mar 1776 Frederick County, Virginia Probate: 2 Sep 1777 Frederick County, Virginia

Marriage 1 Ann
Children:
Martha COLVILLE
Margaret COLVILLE
Ann COLVILLE
Jannet COLVILLE
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