Will of Robert Adams, of Carolina, "Phisition", made June 18, 1694, and proved before Governor Blake, June 16, 1697, gave son, Robert Adams, in England (if alive) £100., but if dead the bequest was to go to his brother, Thomas Adams, when it should be received from Benjamin Hust, of Carolina, planter, whose bond for £150 was held by testator; gave Benjamin Hust £5; gave Jean Lawson, of Carolina, £8; gave Susannah "Steavins", of Carolina, widow, 40 shillings; gave Thomas Rose, 40 shillings; gave remainder of his estate in Carolina to Samuel Williamson and Richard "Tread", Sr., of Carolina, whom he also appointed his executors.
Witnesses: Francis Filding, Nicholas Marden, John Jones, Thomas Rose.
Letters testamentary and a warrant of appraisement were granted to Samuel Williamson and Richard Tradd, as executors and administrators, by Governor Blake, June 16, 1697.
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