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John Caldwell will, 17 November 1785, in Watson Vs. Caldwell, Augusta County, Virginia Chancery causes, 1804-041
I John Caldwell being in perfect sense and apprehensive of my death
do bequeath my whole Estate, being a bond of one hundred and fifty two pounds
twelve shillings and eight pence to my son David Caldwell to him and his heirs
forever I also appoint him my said son David Caldwell of this my last
Will sole Executor. In Witness whereof I have hereunto - my hand and
seal this November 17th 1785 - his
witness present, John x Caldwell (seal)
Lovel x Wilkins mark
Elizabeht Young
At District Court held at Prince Edward Court house
September 4th 1793 This last will and Testament of John
Caldwell deceased was presented in Court and proved by
the affirmation of Lovel Wilkison one of the witnesses thereto -
in solemn force, and ordered that the same be recorded
and on the motion of David Caldwell the Executor as
therein named who with Jacob Woodson and Stephen
Pettus his securities intends acts and acknowledged
this bond in Three hundred pounds conditioned as
the Law requires and the sd David took oath
required by law certificate for obtaining [ ? ] thereof
is granted him.
A Copy
Teste
Watkins CC