Mecklenburg Co., VA Will of Churchwell Curtis 1810/1812

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1/20/2000

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                    Will of Churchwell Curtis-1810

In the name of God amen I Churchwell Curtis of Mecklenburg County state of 
Virginia being weak of body but Sound of mind and memory and knowing that it is 
appointed for me and all men once to die do dispose of my worldly property in 
the following manner and form-acknowledging this and only this to be my true and 
genuine last will and testament ,First It is my will and desire that all my just 
debts Should be  paid. Secondly,I give unto my son Claiborn Curtis an Bedford 
colt on the condition  Viz,that is to say he  the said Claiborn must pay fifteen 
dollars unto my son Churchwell Curtis,and I give also unto  ________the said 
Claibourn my son one feather bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever. I 
lend to my beloved wife Lucy all the rest of my property during her life or 
widowhood.But after her  decrease or marriage it is my will and desire that my 
land and all of my other property not already  disposed of should be sold on 
credit of twelve months to the higgest bidder without any appraisement and  the 
money  arising from the sale equally divided among my living children and lastly 
do I appoint  Zachariah Curtis and John Curtis executors to this and testament 
In witness I do hereunto set my hand  and seal this second day of June eighteen 
hundred and ten.
                                                                             
Churchwell Curtis   seal

In presence of

James Jones      William Eubanks
James Whittemore     John  (his mark X) Creedle

At a court held in Mecklenburg County the 20th day of July 1812
This will was proved by the oaths of James Jones and William Eubank witnesses 
thereto and ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of Zachariah Curtis and 
John Curtis the executors therein named who  made oaths thereto with Churchwell 
Curtis Claiborne Curtis witness Jesse Curtis & Henry Baly their  securites 
entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one thousand dollars 
condition as the  law directs certificate is granted them for obtaining a 
probate of the said Will in due form.

                                       Teste William Baskerville  Ct Cut