Person:John Petty (17)

Will of John Petty

• Pages 422-24. Will of John Pettey of the County of Orange and Parish of St. Thomas, dated 26 July 1768.

To my beloved wife Rebecca Pettey the land and plantation whereon I now live containing 122 acres during her natural life or widowhood. Also my Negro fellow Punch and woman Moll, with all my other estate. After her decease divided amongst my children.

To my eldest son Thomas Pettey five shillings current money to be paid when demanded. My said son have no other part of my estate.

To my daughters Sarah Corley and Tabitha Edwards and my son Luke Petty who are now in Carolina the sum of five shillings each.

To my granddaughter Ann Ford the feather bed that she lies on with the furniture belonging to it.

To my son in law William Ransdell my large church Bible.

To my son Francis Petty one horse to be the value of £8.

To my son Abner Petty my Negro man Punch. In case he should die before he arrives at the age of twenty one years, Punch be sold and the money divided amongst my other children whom I have not cut of with five shillings.

To my son George Pettey after his mother's decease the land and plantation whereon I now live with one Negro woman Moll. In case George should die before he arrives at the age of twenty one years, the land to my son John and the Negro woman Moll to be sold to the highest bidder and the money equally divided betwixt all my children who have not been cut off with five shillings.

In case my wife Rebecca Pettey should marry after my decease, she should have no more of my estate than the law allows her.

The remainder of my estate after the decease of my wife Rebecca Pettey to be sold to the highest bidder and the money equally divided betwixt my children Abfair Ford, John Pettey, Zachariah Pettey, Ann Ransdell, Rebecca Boston, Susannah Hawkins, Jemima Boston, Francis Pettey, Abner Pettey and George Pettey.

My beloved wife Rebecca Pettey executrix and my son Zachariah Pettey and William Ransdell executors.

(signed) John Pettey

Wit: Alexr. Waugh jur., Absalom Wood, William Wood.

20 Feb. 1770. Since signing the above will I have been informed of the death of my eldest son Thomas Pettey. Therefore to prevent his children from having any part of my estate I give to my grandson Reuben Pettey son of Thomas Pettey one shilling sterling.

(signed) John Pettey.

Wit: Cattey Pettey, Alexr. Waugh jur.

27 Sept. 1770. Presented into Court by William Ransdale. Proved by Absolom Wood and Catey Pettey. Executor with Zachary Pettey and Weeden Sleet his securities entered into bond in the sum of £500 current money. [Orange County Virginia Will Book 2, 1744-1778, Dorman, pg. 87].

• Pages 425-26. Mr. John Petty. Inventory. Made in obedience to order of 27 Sept. 1770. Appraisers sworn before Francis Moore, Gent. Total valuation £216.0.0, including three slaves valued at £110. (signed) Benjamin Hawkins, George Proctor, Abner Porter. 24 Jan. 1771. Returned. [Orange County Virginia Will Book 2, 1744-1778, Dorman, pg. 87].