William Weathers

Notes:

In his will (probated 21 June 1768 in Sussex County, Virginia) seven children are mentioned after this statement: "I most humbly bequeath my soul to Almighty God that gave it and what worldly Estate it hath pleased the Lord of His great goodness to bestow upon me."

1. To William: "the tract of land I bought of John Sturdivant containing 150 acres, more or less; one featherbed and furniture, one cow and calf." 2. To John: "the tract of land I bought of Joseph Whelborne containing 150 acres more or less; one bed and furniture, one gun, one cow and calf." 3. To Jesse: "five cows and calves, one featherbed and furniture, five pounds current money of Virginia." 4. To Willis: "feather bead and furniture, one pot to hold ____ gallons, two dishes, two plates." 5. To Isham: "boy Matt, one cow and calf, feather bead and furniture." 6. To Sarah: "One feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf, two dishes in Pewter (water jug?) five pounds current money of Virginia. 7. To Mary: "one feather bed and furniture, two cows and calves, two dishes and two brooms."

To my wife Mary: "my young mare and the _____ plates, one feather bed and furniture; Mary also to have the rest of my estate during her widowhood, the to be equally divided among four children - Sarah, Mary, Jesse, and Willis."

Executor: "My loving wife, Mary Date: 8 May 1764 Signed: William X Weathers Witnesses: Edward Petteway John Rives Donald MacInnish

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Rives. Mary (daughter of Richard Rives and Dorothy) was born in 1728 in Surry Co., VA.; died in 1764. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah Weathers was born on 1 Dec 1747 in Sussex County, Virginia; and died.
2. William Weathers was born on 26 Mar 1750 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; and died.
3. John Weathers was born on 25 Feb 1752 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; and died.
4. Jesse Weathers was born on 12 Jun 1754 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1815 in Green County, Georgia.
5. Willis Weathers was born on 29 Mar 1759 in Suffex County, Virginia; was christened on 1 May 1758 in Suffex County, Virginia; died in 1840 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
6. Isham Weathers was born on 22 Aug 1760 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1799 in York County, SC.
7. Mary Weathers and died.

Notes:

According to his will, probated 17 October 1744, Thomas had aquired condiderable poperty.

1. To William : "my plantaton wereon I now live, it being purchased of John Jones." Also to William " Featherbed and furniture I now lie upon, my bay colt and one cow and calf." 2. To Benjamin: "my plantation and land I putchased of Jeremiah Eliss." also to Benjamin "one cow and calf." 3. To Thomas: "my plantation and land upon the Spring Swamp as I purchased of Thomas Atheson." 4. To Michael: "my young colt and one cow and calf." 5. To John: "one cow and calf" 6. To Isaac: "one cow and calf." 7. To Reuben: "one cow and calf." 8. To Susanna: "one cow and calf." 9. To wife Lydia: "All the rest and remaining part of my estate during the time of her natural life of widowhood and at her decease or marriage to be equally divided amongst my children, be it of what kind, quality, or prpperty soever." Wife Lydia and son William designated Executors. Signed Thomas X Weathers Date 25 april 1744 Witnesses Edward pettway Richard Rives William Pettway

Thomas married Lydia Pettway in 1718 in Surry Co., VA.. Lydia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The will of Lydia Weathers was probated in 1776, Sussex County , Virginia.
To daughter Susanna: "all my wearing apparell and my side saddle." To my children Michael, Benjamin, Isaac, Ruben, John, and Susanna Adams "all and every part of what narture or quality soever to be equally divided between them share and share alike. I desire that my estate not be appraised."

Executors: Sons: Benjamin and Isaac Witnesses William Petteway Sarah Petteway William Moreing Peebles Zills Date 5 May, 1772 Probated 19 Dec 1776

Further information on the children of Thomas and Lydia Weathers is found on Albemarle Parish Register.