Will of James Gilliam, Husband of Martha Isbell Gilliam
Including the inventory of the Estates of James Gilliam and Martha Isbell Gilliam
(James and Martha Isbell Gilliam were the grandparents of Allen
Pettus Gilliam ~ Dancyville)
(And.... the 4-great grandparents of the publishers of these pages)
Charlotte Co. Va. Will Book 2, page 50.
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I James Gilliam of the County of Charlotte being of sound mind and memory do make constitute and order in this my last Will and Testament in the manner and form following (to wit)
I lend unto my beloved wife Martha Gilliam one third part of my Estate both real and personal during her natural life or widowhood then to be equally divided amongst my following sons (to wit) John Gilliam, William Gilliam, Thomas Gilliam, and Harrison Gilliam to them their heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Robert Gilliam one hundred acres of my land lying on the South side of Twitties Creek adjoining the lines of Joseph Fried and Edqard Keeling to be in closed by one strait line also one negro man by the name of Dennis and also one Feather bed which he has now in possession to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my son Allen Gilliam two hundred acres of my land on the South side of Twitties creek adjoining the lines of Godfrey Jones and the Estate of Jappeth Fowler to be included by one straight line also one negroe boy by the name of George also one Feather bed to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Amey Gilliam one negro girl by the name of Ciss, one bed and also one horse and saddle to her, her heirs and assigns forever when she arrives to the age of twenty years or marriage. I give and bequeath to the rest of my sons (to wit) Jno Gilliam, Wm Gilliam, Thos Gilliam, and Harrison Gilliam and equal part of all the rest of
my land and slaves and stock of all kind and the house hold furniture to them their heirs and assigns forever as they shall arrive to the age of Twenty years and my will and desire is that what I have given to my daughter Elizabeth May and my daughter Sally Theweat which they have in each of their possessions they may keep unmolested and lastly I appoint Joseph Friend, Wm Theweat and Stephen May Executors of this my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this thirteenth day of October 1792.James Gilliam LS
Witness Sherwood Vaughan, George Hundley James Johnston
Sherwood signed by his mark X.
At a Court held for Charlotte County the 2nd day of June 1794 the last will and testament of James Gilliam Des'd was presented in Court by Jos Friend, Step'n May and Wm Theweat the Executors herein named and the same was proved by oath of Sherwood Vaughan, George Hundley and Jas Johnston the Witnesses hereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Step'n Mayand Wm Theweat who made oath according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining and probate of the said will in due form they have given security whereupon they together with Jos Friend and Thos Chaffin their Securities entered into their bond according to law for that purpose the said Jos Friend having first renounced in open Court the burdon of the execution of the said Will.
Truly Recorded Texte Thomas Read Clk.
INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT OF ESTATE OF JAMES GILLIAM
Charlotte Co. VA Will Book 2, (1791-1805), page 51.
IN OBEDIENCE to an order of the Worshipful Court of the County of Charlotte, we the appraisers being first sworn according to law have appraised the Estate of James Gilliam dec'd in the following manner (to wit)
1 nigor man by the name of Jack 77.10.0
1 nigro man by the name of Will 77.10.0
1 nigro woman by the name of Jenny 50.00.0
1 nigro woman by the name of Frank 25.00.0
1 nigro by the name of Anthony 50.00.0
1 nigro boy by the name of Julias 18.00.0
1 nigro boy by the name of Jack Lester 9.00.0
1 nigro girl by the name of Cis 2.10.0
1 sorrel horse 8.00.0
1 grey horse 12.00.0
1 bay mare 9.00.0
1 yoke of oxen 12.00.0
13 head of neat cattle 20.00.0
13 head of sheep 5.40.0
21 head of hogs 9.00.0
1 Walnut Desk 3.10.0
4 feather beds and furniture 39.00.0
18 geese 2.00.6
1 large bible and other books 1.00.0
plantation and carpenters tools 4.00.17
1 pine chest .11
3 Tables 1.00.4
12 Rush chairs 1.00.10
1 safe 1.00.6
1 flax wheel .10
2 cotton wheels .15
2 pair of cotton cards 7.00.6
1 woman saddle and 2 bridles 2.00.0
Earthen ware 1.17.8
knives and forks 7.0
pewter 1.18.0
3 flat irons 7.6
1 flax hatchet 7.6
1 small Trunk1/3 Tinware 6 7.3
glassware 4.00.0
1 pr. shares 1.3
Feathers 1.40.0
a parcel old barrels 1.00.0
Tubs and Pails .04.0
2 Iron pots Racks and Hooks 2.04.6
1 Tug 4.0
1 Loom, flays and other gier 2.00.6
1 Razor and strap 3.0
marking iron 1.0
Branding iron and shot moles 4.0
1 Brush 2.0
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496.13.2
27th June 1794
Joseph Friend
Thomas Chafin
George Hendly
Rich' Roulden
At Court held for Charlotte County the 1st day of July 1794 This Inventory and
Appraisement of the Estate of Jas Gillam dec'd was this day returned and ordered to be
Recorded
Teste Thomas Read Clk.
Truly Recorded Thomas Read C.
INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA GILLIAM, DAUGHTER OF HENRY ISBELL, JR AND HANNAH
Charlotte Co. VA Will Book 2, page 157
Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Martha Gilliam Dec'd
1 bed and furniture 10.00.0
A parcel of bed furniture 2.15.0
4 chairs 10/ one pine table 7/6 17.6
one safe and a parcel of table furniture 3.04.5
one flase wheel 9/ one clock Real 7/6 16.6
One tea kettle 7/6 2 pair of and Irons 20/ 1.07.6
One coffee mill 6/ 6 head of hogs 12 dollars 3.18.0
2 cotton wheels 12/ a parcel of kitchen furn 31/ 2.03.0
One pair of wool cards 1/ 01.0
7 head of cattle 11.50.0
one horse 15.00.0
One grind stone 15/ one coal 50/ 3.50.0
2 axes and one hoe 7/ 2 barrels 10/ 17.0
2 sitches and cradles 24/ one raw cow hide 15/ 1.19.0
6 head of sheep 2.14.0
2 hogs 06.0
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60.08.11
Edmund Dunn )
Moses Enderley ) Appraisers
Joseph Friend )
At a Court held for Charlotte County the 2nd day of December 1799. This Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Martha Gilliam dec'd was this day returned and ordered to be Recorded.
Teste Thomas Read Clk.
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