braun, johann 21, hansprogenitor remains uncertain. indeed, some other testees who do not match seem...
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27 MARGARET PEGGY SLIGER (CATHERINE BROWN JOHAN JAKOB JOHANN STEPHEN CHRISTIAN6 5 4 3
BRAUN JOHANN JACOB HANS JAKOB ) was born 1798 in Washington Co Tennessee and died 1872 in McMinn2 1
County Tennessee She married PETER WATTENBARGER March 09 1819 in Washington Co Tennessee He died
Unknown
Notes for MARGARET PEGGY SLIGER
Lived in McMinn Co Tennessee
Child of MARGARET SLIGER and PETER WATTENBARGER is
51 i ELIZABETH WATTENBARGER d Unknown7
28 JACOB LAFAYETTE SLIGER (CATHERINE BROWN JOHAN JAKOB JOHANN STEPHEN CHRISTIAN65 4 3
BRAUN JOHANN JACOB HANS JAKOB ) was born May 19 1801 in Washington Co Tennessee and died September2 1
18 1877 in McMinn County Tennessee He married REBECCA COFFELT September 29 1830 in Washington Co
Tennessee daughter of SAMUEL WYATT and REBECCA BENNETT She died Unknown
Children of JACOB SLIGER and REBECCA COFFELT are
52 i FRANCIS MARION SLIGER b September 29 1830 Athens McMinn County
Tennessee d March 21 1916 buried Walnut Grove ME Church Cemetery in
McMinn Co TN
ii WYATT SLIGER b June 09 1827 Athens McMinn County Tennessee d
Unknown m NEAVA HAMPTON October 28 1856 McMinn County
Tennessee d Unknown
iii ADAM JASPER SLIGER b February 05 1829 Athens McMinn County
Tennessee d December 30 1913
iv LOUISA EMELINE SLIGER b May 20 1832 Athens McMinn County
Tennessee d Unknown
v THOMAS PLESANT SLIGER b November 27 1835 Athens McMinn County
Tennessee d Unknown
vi JACOB LAFAYETTE SLIGER b December 05 1837 Athens McMinn County
Tennessee d June 07 1922 Chattanooga Tennessee m SARAH BROCK
December 17 1866 McMinn County Tennessee d Unknown
vii ISABELLA SUSAN SLIGER b December 13 1839 d June 09 1896 m
SAMUEL MCADOO d Unknown
viii NEWTON JOHN SLIGER b October 19 1841 d Unknown
ix JAMES DOUGLAS SLIGER b October 19 1843 d Unknown
x SAMUEL HOUSTON SLIGER b September 29 1846 d Unknown
xi CHRISTOPHER WILLOUGHBY WILL SLIGER b November 08 1851 d
Unknown
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Below is a scanned image of the Jacob Brown Will
Note There appears to be a difference in signature on this will When he sold his property inRowan County N C Jacob Brown signed the deed in German
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Appendix XVIII
The ancestors of Sarah ldquoSallierdquo Rice spouse of Edward Smith
According to one DNA project this Rice family is represented by group 4 of the Rice family DNAproject Group 4 was created based on the exact matches at 12 loci for three samples now grown to 21plus four further samples that match the others 1112 and one more that is further away but still seemsto be related Seventeen have been extended to 25 loci and six of these match each other exactly 2525and two other matchs each other as well Indeed if we ignore the DYS464 complex we have nine2121 matches but there is a complication at DYS464 although all have two 15s and most have atleast one 17 among the four copies of this locus there is no consensus on the fourth copy A majorityhave another 17 but four have a 14 and two have a 16 It seems likely that the 14-vs-17 discrepancy isdue to a single mutation but it is uncertain which is the ancestral value 17 is favored by the fact that itis most common but it is easier to postulate a 14 mutating into 17 in this family than a 17 to 14 Wecould resolve this question if we had clear lineages for all testees but the relationships have not beentied down We have therefore left DYS464c blank in the reconstructed ancestral haplotype for thisgroup
In any case it seems likely that the 14-17 mutation in DYS464 occurred relatively early and that ittherefore splits the group into two subgroups which could be distinguished genealogically It wouldtherefore be useful for the rest of the members to upgrade to 25 to help in the sorting of the twosubgroups In fact we have already used this splitting to characterize the discrepancies we see in Table2 for the members of this group who have upgraded to 37 markers Two of the discrepancies appear tobe individual line mutations (at DYS576 and DYS570) but one (CDYa) appears to split the group inthe same way as DYS464 It would be useful to have at least one more DYS464=14 upgrade to 37markers to confirm this concurrent split
Although nine of the donors have tentatively been traced back to Rices of Virginia and eight others toRices of Kentucky or the Carolinas (and probably to Virginia ultimately) the identification of theprogenitor remains uncertain Indeed some other testees who do not match seem to be contending forthe same progenitor (Thomas Rice of Gloucester Co Va c1650 - c1716) It will be necessary to testmore descendants to firm up this group
One apparent member of the group is sm09 discovered in the SMGF database He is in the odd positionof differing on three markers among the first 12 but agreeing on all the rest being 2934 with 4131 and56745 and 2834 with 17939 sm09 has been traced back to 1825 in North Carolina and thus fits ingeographically with the group but cannot yet be tied in genealogically
Six members of Group 4 have upgraded to the 67-locus test and their results agree perfectly for the 30new loci except for one discrepancy of one step at DYS444 This agreement reaffirms theconsistency of the group as a whole
The group 4 DNA profiles are represented in the chart on the following page
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The following files pertain to the ancestors of Sarah Sallie Rice who married Edward Smith
Her grandfather was
ID I006638 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 1655 in England Death in Hanover Co VAEvent Fact 19 JUL 1719 Granted 400 acres in New Kent Co on north side of little river ofPamunkey for transportation of 8 persons
Her father was
ID I006635 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 24 JUN 1688 in New Kent Co VA Death 1744 inHanover Co VA
Father Thomas Rice b 1655 in England Mother Marcey King or Hewes b ABT 1667
Marriage 1 Joyce X
Children
William Rice b 1724 in Hanover Co VA
Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff b 1725 in Hanover Co VA
Sarah Rice b ABT 1740-----------She married Edward Smith great-great-grandfather of SimeonSimpson Smith
Judith Rice b ABT 1740
The following will pertains to Thomas Rice brother to Sarah Rice Smith
ID I001059 Name Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff Sex M Birth 1725 in Hanover Co VA Death 1800in Caswell Co NC Fact 1 8 NOV 1782 Bought at estate sale of Benjamin Goodman of CC Burial See Spouses Note
Contributors Note The information I have is that Thomas Rices firstwife was Jane Mills and that he married Abigail Hewlett about 10 yearsafter Janes death His childrens names all started with the letterZ The heirs named in the Will are his sons-in-law except for ZeriRice who was his son
WILL OF THOMAS RICEWill Book 2 Pg 438 - Caswell Co NC13 Apr 1800In the name of God Amen I Thomas Rice of the county of Caswell beingsick in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my
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last Will and Testament in manner and form following First I give andbequeath to my beloved wife ABIGAIL the house wherein I now live withone Hundred and Fifty Acres of land to be lid off in or near a squareto include said house and improvement to her use and behoof during hernatural life and the reminder of my said tract of land adjoing I giveand bequeath to my son Zeri Rice also the aforedsaid house andfurniture with said hundred fifty acres to him and his heirs foreverafter my wifes death Also I give to my six children or their heirsviz Zeri Rice George Sims Robert Blackwell Lancelot Johnson DanielGwyn and Louest Vannoy my three negroes viz Charles Ben and Lyddathe said Lydda to be valued and have liberty to choose her master Theother two to be sold and all three equally divided among the aforesaidsix children or their heirs I give unto Margaret Starkey a mare coltnamed Jewel and one featherbed Likewise it is my desire that a smalltract of land on the north side of country line where John Payne(Taylor) formerly lived and my set of surveying instruments besold to pay off my debts All the remainder of my estate real andpersonal I give to my beloved wife during her natural life and at herdeath to be equally divided among her children But it is my will anddesire that each of the children shall have a home and a bed as theycome of age or leaves their mother or what other property she can bestshare to be valued and counted in their dividend
I constitute and appoint Robert Blackwell and Lancelot Johnson Executorsof this my Last Will and Testament revoking all and every former willsby me made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealthis 13th day of April 1800
Thomas Rice
Signed seal and pronounced in presence of us
Thos Slade (illegible)Zire Guegn (illegible)
Submitted by Lucy McGhee - molliednetnet
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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Below is a scanned image of the Jacob Brown Will
Note There appears to be a difference in signature on this will When he sold his property inRowan County N C Jacob Brown signed the deed in German
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Appendix XVIII
The ancestors of Sarah ldquoSallierdquo Rice spouse of Edward Smith
According to one DNA project this Rice family is represented by group 4 of the Rice family DNAproject Group 4 was created based on the exact matches at 12 loci for three samples now grown to 21plus four further samples that match the others 1112 and one more that is further away but still seemsto be related Seventeen have been extended to 25 loci and six of these match each other exactly 2525and two other matchs each other as well Indeed if we ignore the DYS464 complex we have nine2121 matches but there is a complication at DYS464 although all have two 15s and most have atleast one 17 among the four copies of this locus there is no consensus on the fourth copy A majorityhave another 17 but four have a 14 and two have a 16 It seems likely that the 14-vs-17 discrepancy isdue to a single mutation but it is uncertain which is the ancestral value 17 is favored by the fact that itis most common but it is easier to postulate a 14 mutating into 17 in this family than a 17 to 14 Wecould resolve this question if we had clear lineages for all testees but the relationships have not beentied down We have therefore left DYS464c blank in the reconstructed ancestral haplotype for thisgroup
In any case it seems likely that the 14-17 mutation in DYS464 occurred relatively early and that ittherefore splits the group into two subgroups which could be distinguished genealogically It wouldtherefore be useful for the rest of the members to upgrade to 25 to help in the sorting of the twosubgroups In fact we have already used this splitting to characterize the discrepancies we see in Table2 for the members of this group who have upgraded to 37 markers Two of the discrepancies appear tobe individual line mutations (at DYS576 and DYS570) but one (CDYa) appears to split the group inthe same way as DYS464 It would be useful to have at least one more DYS464=14 upgrade to 37markers to confirm this concurrent split
Although nine of the donors have tentatively been traced back to Rices of Virginia and eight others toRices of Kentucky or the Carolinas (and probably to Virginia ultimately) the identification of theprogenitor remains uncertain Indeed some other testees who do not match seem to be contending forthe same progenitor (Thomas Rice of Gloucester Co Va c1650 - c1716) It will be necessary to testmore descendants to firm up this group
One apparent member of the group is sm09 discovered in the SMGF database He is in the odd positionof differing on three markers among the first 12 but agreeing on all the rest being 2934 with 4131 and56745 and 2834 with 17939 sm09 has been traced back to 1825 in North Carolina and thus fits ingeographically with the group but cannot yet be tied in genealogically
Six members of Group 4 have upgraded to the 67-locus test and their results agree perfectly for the 30new loci except for one discrepancy of one step at DYS444 This agreement reaffirms theconsistency of the group as a whole
The group 4 DNA profiles are represented in the chart on the following page
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The following files pertain to the ancestors of Sarah Sallie Rice who married Edward Smith
Her grandfather was
ID I006638 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 1655 in England Death in Hanover Co VAEvent Fact 19 JUL 1719 Granted 400 acres in New Kent Co on north side of little river ofPamunkey for transportation of 8 persons
Her father was
ID I006635 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 24 JUN 1688 in New Kent Co VA Death 1744 inHanover Co VA
Father Thomas Rice b 1655 in England Mother Marcey King or Hewes b ABT 1667
Marriage 1 Joyce X
Children
William Rice b 1724 in Hanover Co VA
Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff b 1725 in Hanover Co VA
Sarah Rice b ABT 1740-----------She married Edward Smith great-great-grandfather of SimeonSimpson Smith
Judith Rice b ABT 1740
The following will pertains to Thomas Rice brother to Sarah Rice Smith
ID I001059 Name Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff Sex M Birth 1725 in Hanover Co VA Death 1800in Caswell Co NC Fact 1 8 NOV 1782 Bought at estate sale of Benjamin Goodman of CC Burial See Spouses Note
Contributors Note The information I have is that Thomas Rices firstwife was Jane Mills and that he married Abigail Hewlett about 10 yearsafter Janes death His childrens names all started with the letterZ The heirs named in the Will are his sons-in-law except for ZeriRice who was his son
WILL OF THOMAS RICEWill Book 2 Pg 438 - Caswell Co NC13 Apr 1800In the name of God Amen I Thomas Rice of the county of Caswell beingsick in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my
191
last Will and Testament in manner and form following First I give andbequeath to my beloved wife ABIGAIL the house wherein I now live withone Hundred and Fifty Acres of land to be lid off in or near a squareto include said house and improvement to her use and behoof during hernatural life and the reminder of my said tract of land adjoing I giveand bequeath to my son Zeri Rice also the aforedsaid house andfurniture with said hundred fifty acres to him and his heirs foreverafter my wifes death Also I give to my six children or their heirsviz Zeri Rice George Sims Robert Blackwell Lancelot Johnson DanielGwyn and Louest Vannoy my three negroes viz Charles Ben and Lyddathe said Lydda to be valued and have liberty to choose her master Theother two to be sold and all three equally divided among the aforesaidsix children or their heirs I give unto Margaret Starkey a mare coltnamed Jewel and one featherbed Likewise it is my desire that a smalltract of land on the north side of country line where John Payne(Taylor) formerly lived and my set of surveying instruments besold to pay off my debts All the remainder of my estate real andpersonal I give to my beloved wife during her natural life and at herdeath to be equally divided among her children But it is my will anddesire that each of the children shall have a home and a bed as theycome of age or leaves their mother or what other property she can bestshare to be valued and counted in their dividend
I constitute and appoint Robert Blackwell and Lancelot Johnson Executorsof this my Last Will and Testament revoking all and every former willsby me made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealthis 13th day of April 1800
Thomas Rice
Signed seal and pronounced in presence of us
Thos Slade (illegible)Zire Guegn (illegible)
Submitted by Lucy McGhee - molliednetnet
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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Appendix XVIII
The ancestors of Sarah ldquoSallierdquo Rice spouse of Edward Smith
According to one DNA project this Rice family is represented by group 4 of the Rice family DNAproject Group 4 was created based on the exact matches at 12 loci for three samples now grown to 21plus four further samples that match the others 1112 and one more that is further away but still seemsto be related Seventeen have been extended to 25 loci and six of these match each other exactly 2525and two other matchs each other as well Indeed if we ignore the DYS464 complex we have nine2121 matches but there is a complication at DYS464 although all have two 15s and most have atleast one 17 among the four copies of this locus there is no consensus on the fourth copy A majorityhave another 17 but four have a 14 and two have a 16 It seems likely that the 14-vs-17 discrepancy isdue to a single mutation but it is uncertain which is the ancestral value 17 is favored by the fact that itis most common but it is easier to postulate a 14 mutating into 17 in this family than a 17 to 14 Wecould resolve this question if we had clear lineages for all testees but the relationships have not beentied down We have therefore left DYS464c blank in the reconstructed ancestral haplotype for thisgroup
In any case it seems likely that the 14-17 mutation in DYS464 occurred relatively early and that ittherefore splits the group into two subgroups which could be distinguished genealogically It wouldtherefore be useful for the rest of the members to upgrade to 25 to help in the sorting of the twosubgroups In fact we have already used this splitting to characterize the discrepancies we see in Table2 for the members of this group who have upgraded to 37 markers Two of the discrepancies appear tobe individual line mutations (at DYS576 and DYS570) but one (CDYa) appears to split the group inthe same way as DYS464 It would be useful to have at least one more DYS464=14 upgrade to 37markers to confirm this concurrent split
Although nine of the donors have tentatively been traced back to Rices of Virginia and eight others toRices of Kentucky or the Carolinas (and probably to Virginia ultimately) the identification of theprogenitor remains uncertain Indeed some other testees who do not match seem to be contending forthe same progenitor (Thomas Rice of Gloucester Co Va c1650 - c1716) It will be necessary to testmore descendants to firm up this group
One apparent member of the group is sm09 discovered in the SMGF database He is in the odd positionof differing on three markers among the first 12 but agreeing on all the rest being 2934 with 4131 and56745 and 2834 with 17939 sm09 has been traced back to 1825 in North Carolina and thus fits ingeographically with the group but cannot yet be tied in genealogically
Six members of Group 4 have upgraded to the 67-locus test and their results agree perfectly for the 30new loci except for one discrepancy of one step at DYS444 This agreement reaffirms theconsistency of the group as a whole
The group 4 DNA profiles are represented in the chart on the following page
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The following files pertain to the ancestors of Sarah Sallie Rice who married Edward Smith
Her grandfather was
ID I006638 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 1655 in England Death in Hanover Co VAEvent Fact 19 JUL 1719 Granted 400 acres in New Kent Co on north side of little river ofPamunkey for transportation of 8 persons
Her father was
ID I006635 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 24 JUN 1688 in New Kent Co VA Death 1744 inHanover Co VA
Father Thomas Rice b 1655 in England Mother Marcey King or Hewes b ABT 1667
Marriage 1 Joyce X
Children
William Rice b 1724 in Hanover Co VA
Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff b 1725 in Hanover Co VA
Sarah Rice b ABT 1740-----------She married Edward Smith great-great-grandfather of SimeonSimpson Smith
Judith Rice b ABT 1740
The following will pertains to Thomas Rice brother to Sarah Rice Smith
ID I001059 Name Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff Sex M Birth 1725 in Hanover Co VA Death 1800in Caswell Co NC Fact 1 8 NOV 1782 Bought at estate sale of Benjamin Goodman of CC Burial See Spouses Note
Contributors Note The information I have is that Thomas Rices firstwife was Jane Mills and that he married Abigail Hewlett about 10 yearsafter Janes death His childrens names all started with the letterZ The heirs named in the Will are his sons-in-law except for ZeriRice who was his son
WILL OF THOMAS RICEWill Book 2 Pg 438 - Caswell Co NC13 Apr 1800In the name of God Amen I Thomas Rice of the county of Caswell beingsick in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my
191
last Will and Testament in manner and form following First I give andbequeath to my beloved wife ABIGAIL the house wherein I now live withone Hundred and Fifty Acres of land to be lid off in or near a squareto include said house and improvement to her use and behoof during hernatural life and the reminder of my said tract of land adjoing I giveand bequeath to my son Zeri Rice also the aforedsaid house andfurniture with said hundred fifty acres to him and his heirs foreverafter my wifes death Also I give to my six children or their heirsviz Zeri Rice George Sims Robert Blackwell Lancelot Johnson DanielGwyn and Louest Vannoy my three negroes viz Charles Ben and Lyddathe said Lydda to be valued and have liberty to choose her master Theother two to be sold and all three equally divided among the aforesaidsix children or their heirs I give unto Margaret Starkey a mare coltnamed Jewel and one featherbed Likewise it is my desire that a smalltract of land on the north side of country line where John Payne(Taylor) formerly lived and my set of surveying instruments besold to pay off my debts All the remainder of my estate real andpersonal I give to my beloved wife during her natural life and at herdeath to be equally divided among her children But it is my will anddesire that each of the children shall have a home and a bed as theycome of age or leaves their mother or what other property she can bestshare to be valued and counted in their dividend
I constitute and appoint Robert Blackwell and Lancelot Johnson Executorsof this my Last Will and Testament revoking all and every former willsby me made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealthis 13th day of April 1800
Thomas Rice
Signed seal and pronounced in presence of us
Thos Slade (illegible)Zire Guegn (illegible)
Submitted by Lucy McGhee - molliednetnet
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
-197-
John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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The following files pertain to the ancestors of Sarah Sallie Rice who married Edward Smith
Her grandfather was
ID I006638 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 1655 in England Death in Hanover Co VAEvent Fact 19 JUL 1719 Granted 400 acres in New Kent Co on north side of little river ofPamunkey for transportation of 8 persons
Her father was
ID I006635 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 24 JUN 1688 in New Kent Co VA Death 1744 inHanover Co VA
Father Thomas Rice b 1655 in England Mother Marcey King or Hewes b ABT 1667
Marriage 1 Joyce X
Children
William Rice b 1724 in Hanover Co VA
Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff b 1725 in Hanover Co VA
Sarah Rice b ABT 1740-----------She married Edward Smith great-great-grandfather of SimeonSimpson Smith
Judith Rice b ABT 1740
The following will pertains to Thomas Rice brother to Sarah Rice Smith
ID I001059 Name Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff Sex M Birth 1725 in Hanover Co VA Death 1800in Caswell Co NC Fact 1 8 NOV 1782 Bought at estate sale of Benjamin Goodman of CC Burial See Spouses Note
Contributors Note The information I have is that Thomas Rices firstwife was Jane Mills and that he married Abigail Hewlett about 10 yearsafter Janes death His childrens names all started with the letterZ The heirs named in the Will are his sons-in-law except for ZeriRice who was his son
WILL OF THOMAS RICEWill Book 2 Pg 438 - Caswell Co NC13 Apr 1800In the name of God Amen I Thomas Rice of the county of Caswell beingsick in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my
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last Will and Testament in manner and form following First I give andbequeath to my beloved wife ABIGAIL the house wherein I now live withone Hundred and Fifty Acres of land to be lid off in or near a squareto include said house and improvement to her use and behoof during hernatural life and the reminder of my said tract of land adjoing I giveand bequeath to my son Zeri Rice also the aforedsaid house andfurniture with said hundred fifty acres to him and his heirs foreverafter my wifes death Also I give to my six children or their heirsviz Zeri Rice George Sims Robert Blackwell Lancelot Johnson DanielGwyn and Louest Vannoy my three negroes viz Charles Ben and Lyddathe said Lydda to be valued and have liberty to choose her master Theother two to be sold and all three equally divided among the aforesaidsix children or their heirs I give unto Margaret Starkey a mare coltnamed Jewel and one featherbed Likewise it is my desire that a smalltract of land on the north side of country line where John Payne(Taylor) formerly lived and my set of surveying instruments besold to pay off my debts All the remainder of my estate real andpersonal I give to my beloved wife during her natural life and at herdeath to be equally divided among her children But it is my will anddesire that each of the children shall have a home and a bed as theycome of age or leaves their mother or what other property she can bestshare to be valued and counted in their dividend
I constitute and appoint Robert Blackwell and Lancelot Johnson Executorsof this my Last Will and Testament revoking all and every former willsby me made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealthis 13th day of April 1800
Thomas Rice
Signed seal and pronounced in presence of us
Thos Slade (illegible)Zire Guegn (illegible)
Submitted by Lucy McGhee - molliednetnet
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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The following files pertain to the ancestors of Sarah Sallie Rice who married Edward Smith
Her grandfather was
ID I006638 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 1655 in England Death in Hanover Co VAEvent Fact 19 JUL 1719 Granted 400 acres in New Kent Co on north side of little river ofPamunkey for transportation of 8 persons
Her father was
ID I006635 Name Thomas Rice Sex M Birth 24 JUN 1688 in New Kent Co VA Death 1744 inHanover Co VA
Father Thomas Rice b 1655 in England Mother Marcey King or Hewes b ABT 1667
Marriage 1 Joyce X
Children
William Rice b 1724 in Hanover Co VA
Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff b 1725 in Hanover Co VA
Sarah Rice b ABT 1740-----------She married Edward Smith great-great-grandfather of SimeonSimpson Smith
Judith Rice b ABT 1740
The following will pertains to Thomas Rice brother to Sarah Rice Smith
ID I001059 Name Thomas Rice Esq Sheriff Sex M Birth 1725 in Hanover Co VA Death 1800in Caswell Co NC Fact 1 8 NOV 1782 Bought at estate sale of Benjamin Goodman of CC Burial See Spouses Note
Contributors Note The information I have is that Thomas Rices firstwife was Jane Mills and that he married Abigail Hewlett about 10 yearsafter Janes death His childrens names all started with the letterZ The heirs named in the Will are his sons-in-law except for ZeriRice who was his son
WILL OF THOMAS RICEWill Book 2 Pg 438 - Caswell Co NC13 Apr 1800In the name of God Amen I Thomas Rice of the county of Caswell beingsick in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my
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last Will and Testament in manner and form following First I give andbequeath to my beloved wife ABIGAIL the house wherein I now live withone Hundred and Fifty Acres of land to be lid off in or near a squareto include said house and improvement to her use and behoof during hernatural life and the reminder of my said tract of land adjoing I giveand bequeath to my son Zeri Rice also the aforedsaid house andfurniture with said hundred fifty acres to him and his heirs foreverafter my wifes death Also I give to my six children or their heirsviz Zeri Rice George Sims Robert Blackwell Lancelot Johnson DanielGwyn and Louest Vannoy my three negroes viz Charles Ben and Lyddathe said Lydda to be valued and have liberty to choose her master Theother two to be sold and all three equally divided among the aforesaidsix children or their heirs I give unto Margaret Starkey a mare coltnamed Jewel and one featherbed Likewise it is my desire that a smalltract of land on the north side of country line where John Payne(Taylor) formerly lived and my set of surveying instruments besold to pay off my debts All the remainder of my estate real andpersonal I give to my beloved wife during her natural life and at herdeath to be equally divided among her children But it is my will anddesire that each of the children shall have a home and a bed as theycome of age or leaves their mother or what other property she can bestshare to be valued and counted in their dividend
I constitute and appoint Robert Blackwell and Lancelot Johnson Executorsof this my Last Will and Testament revoking all and every former willsby me made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealthis 13th day of April 1800
Thomas Rice
Signed seal and pronounced in presence of us
Thos Slade (illegible)Zire Guegn (illegible)
Submitted by Lucy McGhee - molliednetnet
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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last Will and Testament in manner and form following First I give andbequeath to my beloved wife ABIGAIL the house wherein I now live withone Hundred and Fifty Acres of land to be lid off in or near a squareto include said house and improvement to her use and behoof during hernatural life and the reminder of my said tract of land adjoing I giveand bequeath to my son Zeri Rice also the aforedsaid house andfurniture with said hundred fifty acres to him and his heirs foreverafter my wifes death Also I give to my six children or their heirsviz Zeri Rice George Sims Robert Blackwell Lancelot Johnson DanielGwyn and Louest Vannoy my three negroes viz Charles Ben and Lyddathe said Lydda to be valued and have liberty to choose her master Theother two to be sold and all three equally divided among the aforesaidsix children or their heirs I give unto Margaret Starkey a mare coltnamed Jewel and one featherbed Likewise it is my desire that a smalltract of land on the north side of country line where John Payne(Taylor) formerly lived and my set of surveying instruments besold to pay off my debts All the remainder of my estate real andpersonal I give to my beloved wife during her natural life and at herdeath to be equally divided among her children But it is my will anddesire that each of the children shall have a home and a bed as theycome of age or leaves their mother or what other property she can bestshare to be valued and counted in their dividend
I constitute and appoint Robert Blackwell and Lancelot Johnson Executorsof this my Last Will and Testament revoking all and every former willsby me made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealthis 13th day of April 1800
Thomas Rice
Signed seal and pronounced in presence of us
Thos Slade (illegible)Zire Guegn (illegible)
Submitted by Lucy McGhee - molliednetnet
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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The Walker Ancestral Line
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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Appendix XIX
Descendants of John Alexander Walker
1 John Alexander Walker
1652 - +Jane
McKnight 1655 -
2 John II Walker 1677 - 1734
+K atherine Rutherford 1682 - 1738
3 Jane Walker
+James Moore
3 Ann Walker
+Samuel Cowan
3 John III Walker 1705 - 1778
+Ann Houston 1706 - 1804
4 Alexander Walker
4 John IV Walker 1735 -
+Probably Mary Anderson
5 Robert Walker 1760 -
+Probably Elizabeth Long
6 Rev Robert Walker 1780 - 1840
+Rachel Bates 1787 - 1868
7 Joseph H Walker
7 Elizabeth Walker
7 Manerva Walker
7 Catherine Walker
7 James Walker 1810 -
+Charalotta Dean
8 Rev Samuel Houston Walker 1829 - 1910
+Celia Hager Fishburn 1838 - 1910
9 William Andrew Walker
9 Clarissa Walker
9 Amanda Auro Walker
9 James Lee Walker
9 Samuel John Walker
9 Charlotta Lottie Walker
9 Mary Bell Walker 1857 -
9 Miles Alexander Walker 1860 -
9 Jerene Walker 1861 -
7 William R Walker 1824 - 1896
+Amanda C Wolfe 1831 - 1873
8 William R Jr Walker 1854 - 1928
+Elizabeth Elkins 1858 - 1949
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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9 Wesley Walker 1878 - 1954
+Dollie Roderick 1896 - 1977
10 Russell David Sr Walker 1925 - 2011
+Juanita Cope
8 Hemard Walker 1865 - 1971
+Eva Elkins 1876 - 1947
9 Herbert Walker
10 Edwin Walker
9 Edgar Walker 1899 -
2nd Wife of William R Walker
+Mary Ann Hunt
6 John Walker 1780 -
6 William Houston Walker 1788 - 1858
+Mary Polly Beck 1789 -
7 Elizabeth Walker 1823 -
+Terry Wayne Brock 1798 - 1876
8 David Brock
8 W James Brock 1844 - 1858
8 John Brock 1847 - 1863
8 Alford Berry Brock 1849 - 1923
+Harriett Hettie Smith 1849 - 1911
9 Terry Willis Brock 1886 - 1928
+Mary Ann Wattenbarger 1891 - 1973
10 Guilema Rebecca Brock 1919 - 1995
+Clarence Leonard Thompson 1915 - 1977
8 Sarah K Brock 1851 - 1939
8 Alice Mary Brock 1855 -
8 Irena Adeline Brock 1857 -
8 Russell French Brock 1861 -
5 Samuel Walker 1772 -
+Rebecca Davidson
5 John Walker Jr Walker 1771 -
+Catherine Davidson 1772 -
6 Elizabeth Walker 1795 -
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 Mary Walker 1797-
6 Rebecca Walker 1799 - 1829
6 John Walker 1801 -
6 William Walker 1803 -
6 Sarah Walker 1805 -
6 James Walker 1808 -
6 Catherine Walker 1810 -
6 Ann Walker 1812 - 1896
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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+John Roper Wooten 1812 - 1892
6 Jean Walker 1814 -
6 Robert Walker 1816 -
John Walker Sr conveys property in 1793 to John Walker Jr George Snider husband of John Walker
Jrrsquos sister Mary is a witness to the transaction This is the Rev George Snider who purchased land
grant property near Old Sweetwater Baptist Church west of highway 11 about two miles north of
Sweetwater Tn
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 1
John Walker Jr transfers his Blount County Tn property to Samuel Walker on March 24 1820 Page 2
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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John Walker Jr purchases a Hiwassee Land Grant property in Nov of 1820 with Andrew Cowan Rev
Robert Walker and Lewis Ball
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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Hiwassee Land Grant District MapmdashRanges West of Meredian
Modern Street Atlas Map showing location of William Houston Walker
property
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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Descendants of John Alexander Walker
Generation No 1
1
JOHN ALEXANDER WALKER was born Abt 1652 in Scotland He married JANE MCKNIGHT She1
was born Abt 1655 in Scotland
Child of JOHN WALKER and JANE MCKNIGHT is
2 i JOHN II WALKER b Abt 1677 Scotland d Sep 1734 Chester Co Pa2
Generation No 2
2 JOHN II WALKER (JOHN ALEXANDER ) was born Abt 1677 in Scotland and died Sep 1734 in2 1
Chester Co Pa He married KATHERINE RUTHERFORD daughter of JOHN RUTHERFORD and
ISABELLA ALLEINE She was born Abt 1682 in Scotland and died Abt 1738 in Chester Co Pa
Notes for JOHN II WALKER
Alternate Name John Walker
John and Katherine first migrated to Newry Northern Ireland along with their children and Johns
nephew John (Sone of Alexander) They all later migrated to America John and Katherines children
we
Ancestor treesancestrycom
Name John WALKER Title II Sex M Death 1734 Burial cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
Education Emigrated from Scotland via Newry Ireland Religion 172628 Gun maker John (Bill Willis
CompuServe Roots Forum Gilbert pgs 24-29 Its probably not accurate to describe any of the Walkers
as Irish In truth they were Scotch Irish their acquaintance with Ireland consisted of no more than a
20 year residence in the Ulster plant ation before the family removed to the New World The family
came to Ireland from Wigton Scotland between 1705 and 1726 and left from Newry Ireland 172628
John II settled near Newry Ireland migrated to new World 17261728 settled on the Ocotaro
Watershed in PA John and Katharine are buried in the cemetery of the Nottingham Meeting house
The John Walkers landed at a Maryland port on the Chesapeake Bay From there they immediately
traveled north to Chester County in Pennsylvania which was a staging area and something of a
displaced p ersons camp for their compatriots This was the second substantial migratory move the
couple had made Both were natives of Wigton a community in the southwestern lowlands of Scotland
which by the t ime the Walkers reached adulthood was so depressed that people were its chief export
John and Katherine left in 1700 or thereabouts to relocate in Ulster across the Irish Sea There they
remained un til they had enough resources or had become convinced that they must go to America
Few personal records of the couple survive but since they were lowland Presbyterian Scots living in
Ulster it is a lmost certain that they had little hope of improving their situation in the north of Ireland
They came with eight children 3 daughters 5 sons 2 nephews and 1 son-in-law John Campbell Duke
of Argyll who married the eldest daughter Elizabeth John Walker (2) born in Wigton Scotland married
Katherine Rutherford January 07 1702 in Scotland From Scotland he moved his family and settled
near the town of Newry Ireland He and family with three of his brother Alexanders children left
Strangford bay in May 1726 (another record says 28 or 3 00 on board a vessel commanded by Richard
Walker and landed in Maryland August 02 He transported his family and settled in Chester Co Pa
where he died in September 1734 his wife died in 1738 both buried at Nottinghan Meeting House in
Chester Co Pa Most of the family left Pa And settled in Rockbridge and adjoining counties in
Virginia John Walker contemplated such a move and had been to Virginia a short time previous to his
death and selected a farm upon which he erected a small building Katherine Rutherford was a
daughter of John Rutherford and Isabella Allein Their elev en children were Elizabeth Walker born
april 1703 married John Campbell in Ireland John Walker born 1705 married Ann Houston in 1734
James Walker born 1707 married Mary Guffy in 1737 Thomas Walker (died young) William Walker (died
young) Jane Walker born 1712 married James Moore 1734 Samuel Walker married Jane Patterson
(3)Alexander Walker b1716 amp d 17845 married Jane Hammer in 1747 E ster Walker (died young)
Joseph Walker married 1st Nancy McClung 2nd Grizelda McCosky Mary Walker (no account of her)1
Another version of about John Walker II is
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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John Walker and his wife Katherine RUTHERFORD first lived in
Wigtownshire Scotland where John Walker Jnr was b1705 later moving
to Newry ()
co Antrim Ireland They sailed from Strangford Bay Ireland in May
1726 landing in Maryland in August 1726 They settled in Chester
Co PA whe
he died in 1734 Katherine WALKER (nee Rutherford) also died 1734
Most of the family of John Walker moved from Pennsylvania and settled
in Augusta
and Rockbridge Counties Virginia
The Rutherford family may have lived near the Walker and Houston famili
in near Whithorn Wigtownshire in the 1600s The Houston family may
have intermarried with the Adair families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
and the Agnew families of Wigtownshire and Ireland
Jane Walker married James MOORE and settled in Rockbridge Co VA
John WALKER Jnr b March 1705 Wigton Scotland
(son of John Walker 1676-1734 and Katherine Rutherford
c1682-1734) m 20 March 1734 Pennsylvania to Ann HOUSTON
d 17 Nov 1778 at Clinch River Washington Co VA
John Walker Jr born 1705 married 1734 Ann HOUSTON He first
settled in Augusta Co VA and later with the Hays family moved to
Rockbridge Co and settled at Walkers Creek Another source said
John Walker Jr settled on Clinch River in what is today Russell Co
The Houston family may have originally been from Whithorn
Wigtownshire Scotland before moving to Northern Ireland possibly in
the 1600s
Ann Walker daughter of John and Ann HOUSTON Walker married Samuel
COWA and they settled 3 April 1774 lower Castlewood now called Cowans
Cree
Fincastle Co VA
The following are Rockbridge Va Wills that pertain to related families such as the Moore
Anderson ect httpfilesusgwarchivesnetvarockbridgewillswillbk002txt
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 pp 36-38 (Abstract) Will of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge County
VA Made 26 Sep 1797 To be buried in a Christian manner Recommends soul to God unto my beloved
wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me that is Thomas Betsy Nancy amp James Stoops and the child
my wife is now with the plantation with the benefits from it until the youngest child by her reaches
full age then to be sold and 13 given unto my wife during her natural life the rest to be divided
equally among my children by her and at her decease her part to be given to my children by her at her
descretion To my wife Rachel Stoops and her children by me the house and furniture clothing beds
in every respect with the whole of grain and what grain in the ground with milch cows amp the House to
be for the use of her and children To My sons David and John Stoops the sum of five pounds each to
be collected out of the price of my stock amp farming utensils To My son Robt Stoops I give the sum of
five pounds with all my shoemaking tools the horse saddle and bridle and one steer that he calls his I
further will that all my stock after the above divide and farming utensils to be sold disburs any debts
that is or may arise from the necessary expenses of my funeral or otherways and after this above
deductions the over
plus to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as also my Book accounts to be justly Ballanced and
what may remain due to me to be for the use of my wife amp children by her as above- I ordain
constitute and appoint my trust and beloved friends John Walker Junior and john Walker Senior to be
the sole Executors of this my last will and testament Renounces and disannuls all former wills
Signed Robert Stoops Senr In Presence of Robert Everitt James Hays Robert Weir Rockbridge Court- 3
Oct 1797 Produced by John Walker Senr amp John Walker Junr Executors Proved by oaths of Robert
Everitt James hays and Robert Weir Ordered to be recorded Exors refused to undertake the burden
On the motion of Rachel Stoops widow of said decedent and John McCown
who make certificate according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
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administration They
with John Walker and John Stuart their securities entered and acknowledged an bond in the sum of
two thousand pounds according to Law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 40-42 Henry Millers Will made 31 August 1797 proven 3 October 1797 In the name of God
Amen I Henry Miller of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia being in a declining state of health
but of sound mind and memory and also considering the mortal state of man in this life do think it
necessary to settle my temporal concerns in the manner following viz First I desire that my body may
be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and further that all just claims
against my estate may be settled (sic) and paid out of my estate and first of all I give and bequeath to
my well beloved wife Rebecca Miller and to my daughter Rebecca Miller jointly all and singular my
household furniture of whatever kind soever (sic) without reserve to be theirs and at their disposal
after my decease and I do further give and bequeath to my said wife one bond for the sum of twenty
pounds due me from my son John Miller also fifteen dollars due me by William Gilmore also my young
black mare and her saddle and bridle also two of her choice of my stock of cattle also I do further order
and direct that my said wife shall have and continue to have full possession of my house and plantation
after my decease during her life unmolested but reserving at the same time to my son Samuel Miller
the privilege (sic) of enjoying the possession of the place where he now lives and of working all my
cleared land and clearing more as he may choose together with the profits of the meadows and
orchard to to (sic) witt (sic) the two-thirds also the labour (sic) of my negro boy George when my said
wife can spare him and for said privileges (sic) granted to my son Samuel he is to deliver to my said
wife the one third of all the crops he raises thereon to haul and put up conveniently (sic) and securely
for her the same and also the remaining third of the meadow and orchards together with firewood
hauled conveniently (sic) for her also such piece of ground as she may choose for a garden and
provided the sd Saml is indolent so that the share reserved for my said wife may not be sufficient for
her support at his expense I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca my young mare
horse and her saddle and bridle with the next two of my cattle that she may choose and I further order
and that the remainder of my movable property be sold at publick vendue excepting so much of my
cattle and hogs as will be winter
meat for my family and of grain untill (sic) the new crop comes and all of my share of the crop that is
in the ground I leave to support my family and the crops to be put in this fall I leave for the use of my
family and I also devise and bequeath to my said son Samuel Miller the plantation whereon I now live
to him and his heirs forever provided he complies with the requisitions herein before and hereafter
mentioned and first he is to pay to each of his four sisters the sum of fifty pounds each in the manner
following that is to say the sum of twelve pounds and ten shillings annually the first payment thereof
to be made one year after my decease and to be paid annually till (sic) each of them receives the
aforesaid fifty pounds and also I leave my said wife in addition to what is herein before mentioned in
the hands of my said son John and William Gilmore as much of the money arising from the sale of the
movable property that I have desired to be sold as will be sufficient to purchase her a good young
negro wench I also give and bequeath to my son William Miller after my wifes decease my negroe
fellow George also my brown coat and waistcoat and one half of the neet proceeds arising from the
sale of my movable
property desired to be sold as aforesaid if after answering the purposes aforesd any may remain and
the other half to my said son Samuel and I also leave and bequeath to my nephew William McGlothlen
my black coat waistcoat and breeches And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons Saml and
William Miller my sole executors of this my last will and testament for the purposes herein before
mentioned and I do hereby revoke and disannul all and every other testament and executors ratifying
and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have here unto
sett (sic) my hand and seal this thirty first day of august (sic) one thousand seven hundred and ninety
seven Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by Henry Miller as his last will and testament
in presence of us Signed Henry Miller Teste John Greenlee Thomas Hardy At
a
court held for Rockbridge County the third day of October 1797 This writing purporting the last will
and testament of Henry Miller decd was produced in court by Samuel Miller and William Miller
executors therein named and proved by oath of John Greenlee amp Thomas Hardy subscribing witness
and ordered to be recorded
and on the motion of the said Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them in
obtaining probate thereof in due form they having with Hugh Barclay Junr amp James Beggs their
securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
VIRGINIA WILL BOOK 2 PAGE 65 [Transcribed and Submitted by Gary Morris garymorris93
inamecom October 1998] WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
1798 In the name of God Amen I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being
in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same Do make this my
last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who
give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my
Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased
God to bless me with I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid I leave unto
my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her
death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture Item I leave unto my first wifes
children Jean Robert Martha James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling Item I leave
unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling Item I leave unto my son William
Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several
Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several
courses of the same to Thomas Welchs land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek
to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs () assigns Item I
leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also
one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns Also one sorrel mare Item I leave unto my
daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase to her heirs or assigns Also one sorrel
hors and saddle feather bed and furniture two Mich cows six sheep one Chest two pewter dishes
and six plates one set of knives and forks Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl
named Phebe and her increase to her heirs or assigns And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be
disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William
and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two
forward interlined before signed Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and
testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson Robert Mac farland ltX
copy HIS MARKgt Thomas Welch At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798 The
foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in
Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named amp proved by the oath of David
Edmundson James Wilson amp Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded And on
the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining
probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson amp Thomas Welch his secure entered into amp
acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law Teste A Reed
CRC Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2 page 89 Verified by Jonathan
Poage James Poague and Andew (Cumins) 4 Sep 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will Book
2 pp 74-75 James Andersons Last Will and Testament (Transcription) The name of God of men I
James Anderson April the thirteenth one thousand seven hundred amp eighty five being in a low amp sick
condition amp aprehensive of Death but in my perfect Reason amp understanding I commit my body to the
dust amp my soul to god who gave it and as to my worldly estate I in first place I will amp bequeath to my
beloved wife one black mear and one the best of my cows her bed amp bed close with all the household
furniture also her house amp her maintainance of the land she now lives on during her natural life and to
my son Robert I will amp bequeath the north end of my plantation begining at the river against James
MCampbells and so up the holow to littell field amp thence up the [do] great road to John Tedfords line amp
that to him amp his forever and the rest of the land to my sons James amp Jacob to be equal shares in the
benefits of it til sold or bought by one or other of them as their right forever amp to my sons John amp
Isaac I will to each of them five shillings amp to my daughter Martha I will five shillings amp to my daughter
Jean I will the black two year old mear and here own cow with her maintainance while she live single
amp as for my Margit I alow that Robert James amp Jacob raise her and take care of her till she be of age
or mary and then to make her equal with her sister Jean and to pay all my Lafull Depts signed and
sealed as my last will and testament
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 93-95 Appraisal of James Anderson Decd Estate (Abstract) called an abstract because
spelling is generally corrected We the subscribers after being first sworn Do appraise the estate of
James Anderson Decd To Wit L S D L S D 4 pewter plates 0 5 0 1 Two year old Colt 0 0 7 4 bowls 0 3 0
1 Cow amp heifer 7 0 0 6 spoons 0 2 6 1 Terce 0 4 0 1 Cupboard 1 4 0 1 Iron wedge amp Mall Rings0 4 0 1
Chest 0 7 6 1
Old Grind Stone 0 0 7 1 pewter Bason 0 7 6 4 Chair 0 8 0 Signed Isaac Anderson 1 Walnut Table 0 12 0
William Walker 1 flax wheel 0 9 0 John Telford 2 pots 1 pair hooks amp Iron Crock 1 10 0 At a Court held
for Rockbridge County the 4th Day of 1 Looking glass 10 0 6 September 1798 6 Books 0 15 0 This
Inventory amp appraisement of the estate 1 hand saw 1 Auger of James Anderson deceased was this day
returned and ordered to be recorded Drawing knife amp flesh fork 0 5 0 Teste 1 set cups amp sauces 2 mugs
0 3 9 1 claw hammer 0 1 3 1 Dozen knives amp forks 0 3 0 1 pair shoe uppers amp pistol butt knife 0 2 0 5
vessels pails 0 2 6 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 5 6 0 1 Log Chain ax hoe amp grap mattock 0 12 0 1 big
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
wheel 0 5 0 4 vessels 0 10 0 2 Terce 1 Barrel amp bag 0 15 0 1 Washing Tub 0 5 0 1 Box Iron amp heater 0 2
6 2 old saddles 1 5 0 2 sows amp three shoats 2 10 0 2 bags 0 15 0 1 Jack Weed amp Bedsted 0 6 6 12
geese 0 18 0 1 set Big Irons Clevis single trees 1 5 0 1 Cutting knife amp box 0 2 6
6 sheep 1 1 0 1 mare 10 0 0
Rockbridge County VA Will Book 2 p 108 Will of William Sprowl Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997
ltjtillisonmsncomgt Wife Elizabeth during the minority of the children provided she remains in
widowhood Daughters - not named My sons Appt Wm Walker and John Davidson with Elizabeth my
wife to execute this my last willDone January 8 1798 William (his mark) Sprowl Witnesses Peter
Lowriy Robert Telford John Whlf or Whll Proved Dec 4 1798
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 pp 132-134 Andrew McCampbells Will (Abstract) In the name of God amen I Andrew
McCampbell of the county of Rockbridge and state of Virginia being in a Low state of health but sound
of mind but considering the uncertainty of [hamake] and that it is the duty of all men to prepare for
Death I therefore make this my last Will and testament in forme and manner as follows First- I resign
my soul to almighty god who give it and my body at my deceas to be decently and in a christian manner
buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named doubting nothing but I shall receive the same
at the resurection of the Just As for my worldy effects with which god has been pleased to bless me
I dispose thereof in the maner following in the first place I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy
McCampbell and my sons John James and Andrew all equal shares in all my land likewise I give to my
wife to dispose of the movable property for the use of the family while he remains a widdow but if she
marry I allow her a horse sadle and two cows Item- I allow my son John ten pounds per year for
helping to maintain the family till hes twenty one years of age moreover I give and bequeath to my
Daughter Polly a good horse sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel one
good horse sadle and two cows I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy one good horse
sadle and two cows I also give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsy one good horse sadle and two cos
in case my wife should mary her part of the lands to be equally divided among my sons and no more of
the movable property at he Disposal but wat was mentioned above I ordain that the Exacutors shall
sell the land when the think it will be most advantageous for my family I appoint my wife Nancy
McCampbell James Telford and William Anderson my Exacutors And I make and declair this to be my
last will and Testament renouncing all former Testaments made by me and to which I set my hand and
seal this nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine years and on the
twenty [second] year of the Commonwealth Signed sealed in presents of us Andrew McCampbell (x
his mark) [seal] Alexander Porter James McCampbell John McCampbell At a court held for the County
of Rockbridge the fourth Day of June 1799 The last will and testament of Andrew McCampbell
Deceased was produced in court by Nancy McCampbell Executrix and James Telford and William
Anderson Executors and proved by the oaths of Alexander Porter James McCampbell amp Jno
McCampbell subscribing witnesses On the motion of Executrix and Executors who made oath
according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate they with Robert McCampbell and
George Cavin their securities entered into and acknowledged bond in sum of $5000 condition
according to law Teste A Reid Cl
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 143 James Elliotts Will Beloved wife Martha Elliott 13 of all land one room and fire place
in my house as long as she continues a widow if she marries I allow her an equal share with the rest
of my daughters 1 daple gray mare and saddle her bed and furnitures Daughter Mary Elliott 1 sorrel
colt and saddle 2 cows her bed and furniture Daughter Jean Elliott 1 horse beast and saddle 2 cows
her bed and furniture Daughter Hannah 1 horse and saddle 2 cows 1 bed and furniture Daughter
Margaret Kenedy 10 shillings Daughter Martha McClure 10 shillings Son James Elliott the whole of
my land Son John Elliott son James is to make him a good English Scholar and pay him 80 pounds in
good property and 50 pounds in money To son James his horse and saddle and remainder of
household furniture after my wife and daughters have got their share Son William 1 horse and saddle
Son John 1 horse and saddle Wife Martha Elliott and son James Elliott executors Signed James
Elliott 20 April 1799 Witness John Gay John Dunlap W Eastham Moses Moore Prove 2 July 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 151 William Moores Will To dear wife Sarah a childs portion of moveable estate 13 part
of plantation part I now live on lying on waters of Buffalo Creek Two sons William and Samuel 23 of
plantation until death of wife Sarah then they are to divide the estate equally To my two illegitimate
granddaughters Beck Moore and Ketron Crafford Moore 5 pounds each Balance of moveable estate to
be divided between dear wife Sarah and beloved daughter Sally Moore and beloved daughter Margaret
Moore Son John 10 shillings Son John and nephew James Moore executors Witness Hannah Moore
Tanner Andrews Abraham Campbell Tany Andrews Proven 1 October 1799
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 173 Samuel Moores Will Desires that all parrishable parts of estate be sold immediately
after decease Three sisters Mary Fulton Sally Moore and Martha Moore what was left by my fathers
will to them to be divided as follows My brother William to have 13 and the other 23 to be divided
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs
equally between my mother and three sisters except one black man which I give to my mother I leave
to my mother a support of my plantation after my decease I direct it to be sold and the moneys arising
from the sale 13 to brother William the other 23 to three sisters Mary Sally and Martha Brother
William Moore Hugh Fulton and Robert Moore executors Made 23 Aug 1807 proven 2 Jan 1809
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 197 and 198 Will of John Walker Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In
the name of God Amane March the thirty first day in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred I john
Walker of Rockbridge County and State of Va bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Walker the
third of my land and profits arising from same during her natural life also bequeath the Negro
wench named NANCE Remaining part of my land Five sons Alexander John James Joseph and
William the plantation that I now live on containing four hundred acres Daughters Jenney Polly and
Betsey Bequeath unto my aged mother Appoint wife Mary Walker Capt Alexander Walker and
Alexander Walker Junr sole executors Witnesses John Walker Hugh Kelso John Stewart Hugh
Stewart proved in court Oct 7 1800
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 1 pp 207-208 Andrew McCampbells Inventory Marginal Note Aw McCampbell Decd Invty
Exmd Agreeable to an order of Court us directed we have appraised the estate of Andrew McCampbell
deceased in being first sworn which Estate we have appraised as follows D C 1 Gray Horse 3335 1
Roan Coalt 5000 Carried forward Brought forward D C One Cow and bell 1500 Irons for an old mill
200 5 Sickles 083 Shoemakers tools one draw knife amp Coopers Jointer 10 One shovel plough 035 to
two axes and one Matak 100 One double tree amp Clevish 050 One hand saw and Colter 100 One Rifle
Gun amp shot pouch 120 One hamer 025 5 Gees 168 one pot one oven one scillet 334 one pot Rack and
fire shovel 083 2 Bibles one testament himn book 334 One candle stick and Coffey pot 042 5 pewter
plates 5 basons 100 One bed and furniture 834 One bed and furniture 1300 One Quilt and Coverlid 50
One wheel amp Check Reel 117 6 Sheep 60 Apprds by us John Telford Wm Walker Joseph McCroskey At
a Court held for the County of Rockbridge the third Day of September 1799 This Inventory amp
appraisement of the estate of Andrew McCampbell Deceased was this returned and ordered to be
Recorded Teste A Reid CRC
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2 p 216 John Walker deceased Will Submitted by copy Judy Wright 1997 ltjtillisonmsncomgt In the
name of God aman this third Day of Sept in year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
nine I John Walker of Rockbridge County and state of Virginia to my beloved wife Mary the Mansion
house that I live in Track of land that I now live on to my son Charles and Elijah to be equally divided
quantity and quality or if that the both agree to sell the whole by their mothers consent my
daughters (not named) son Phillip Witnessses Thomas Zickey or Leiskey Abraham Van--le Proved in
court Jan 1801 Rockbridge
County VA Will Book 2 p 220 Elizabeth Moores Will made 21 October 1800 proven 17 April 1801 To
daughter Sarah Moore 1 negroe woman named Providence 2 feather beds and bedsteads and
covering also a chest of drawers 1 cupboard 2 cows 1 black and red To son John Moore 1 feather
bed with bedstead and covering 1 cow (red with white face) 1 year old heifer with white face To son
Roert one mulatto boy named Jerry (r years old) 3 young cattle 1 red bull 1 red heifer with white face
and 1 brindle heifer To son William 36 lbs (desceased husband was Robert) Son William shall live with
his brother James Moore Daughter Peggy McDowell my feather bed and covering Daughter Sarah
Moore all my sheep (six) balance of estate to be sold and divided between sons John and Robert
Moore daughter Sarah Moore Son James Moore $200 Nephew james moore and son John Moore and
Son Robert Moore executors 21 Oct 1800 proven 17 Apr 1801
Rockbridge County VA Will
Book 2p 225-227 James Taylors Will (Transcription) IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James Taylor
being in perfect use of mental powers and calling to my mind my mortality do make and ordain this
instrument my last will and Testament After committing my soul to god who gave it professing my
hearty belief of the christian religion and the several Doctrines therein contained as explained in the
Confession of faith amp Cathchisms of the Presbyterian Church in the USA I order and ordain that on
the event of my decease my body be intered in a decent and christian manner 2nd That relative to my
family and estate with which the Lord hath blessed me I order and ordain as follows 1st I order and
ordain that my wife Anne shall have a childs part out of my estate moreover a horse and saddle two
cows and a bed and its necessary furniture each of her own choosing
out of my estate and the whole of her above portion at her absolute disposal when she dies also I
order and ordain that she shall have during her life the negroe woman named Katty exclusive of her
issue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd I order and
ordain that the balance of my estate real amp personal in whatever it may consist shall be divided equally
amongst my children and their lawful heirs as soon as the youngest becomes of age except as
hereafter provided and specified that is to say except my lot at [Tazwel] Courthouse purchased by my
son Audly Taylor now deceased which lot I bequeathe to my sons Cawfald and James and their heirs