1861 - Hampton to - George, et al - Grayson Co, VA

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Title

1861 - Hampton to - George, et al - Grayson Co, VA

Date

Manumission Item Data Item Type Metadata

Date

08/26/1861

Manumitter

Manumitted

Number of Persons

3

Text of Freedom Document

I Andrew Hampton Sr of Grayson County and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and ordain this as my last will and testament. First, I desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid out of any moneys belonging to my estate. Secondly, I desire that my grand daughter, wife Bettie Moore, shall have one bay filly, one side saddle, one bed and furniture and one chest together with two hundred dollars in money to be paid to her in three months from my decease. Thirdly, I give to each of my three slaves at my death their freedom viz. George, Lewis, and Jane, all of whom are to have the privilege as soon thereafter as they see proper to remove to any state where they may be allowed to go, and so much as may be necessary to defray the expenses of such removal, shall be paid out of any money belonging to my estate. Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my several children Lema Pool, deceased, Wade Hampton dec’d, Jenny Cox, Catherine McLean, Sarah Carson deceased, and Polly Hackler equal portions of all my lands, that I now own or may have at my decease my two other children, Griggs Hampton and Patty Moore, having each rec’d their portion of land are not to have any share in the lands, herein devised. Fifthly I give all the residue of my estate to my several children viz Lema Pool, Wade Hampton, Jenny Cox, Catharine McLean, Sarah Carson, Polly Hackler, Griggs Hampton and Patty Moore in equal portions [illegible] the amounts that I have already given and which I have charged against them respectively upon our account which I will leave for the discretion of my executors. Lastly, I appoint my two grand sons Andrew Hampton and Litrille Hampton executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of May 1860.
Signed sealed and acknowledged Andrew Hampton (seal)
in the presence of us
John Disckinson
Benjamin Moore
Constantine P. Robbins
Virginia: At a Court held for Grayson County on the 26th day of August 1861
The last will and testament of Andrew Hampton Sr deceased, was produced in court and proved by the oaths of Benjamin Moore and Constantine P. Robbins, subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And Andrew Hampton and Litrelle Hampton the Executors named in the will, appeared in court, took the oath required by law and together with George Hackler and Andrew Robinson, their security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of three thousand dollars, conditioned according to law, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.
Teste,
Ja. W. Ballard C.C.

Record Location

WB 3:607

Document Type

Last Will & Testament

Notes

Expense for transportation to a free state to be paid by estate if manumitted individuals leave VA

Files

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Citation

“1861 - Hampton to - George, et al - Grayson Co, VA,” Manumission Project, accessed November 14, 2024, https://manumissionproject.omeka.net/items/show/1900.