Will, VA, Brunswick, John Farrington 1750 ] Brunswick County ] Virginia ] 14th November 1750 ] In the name of God amen. I JOHN FARRINGTON of Brunswick County in the colony and dominion of Virginia knowing the uncertainty of human life and being now in perfect health of body and sound and disposing mind and memory do judge this the most proper time to make my last will and testament for the disposing of what lands and goods and chattels i at this present time I am owner of which I do in manner and form as following in premise acknowledge the divine favor and mercy of God in so safely conducting and preserving me through all the danger to which human life is exposed to this present time hoping the same divine grace may enable me to act to the end of my life as becomes a follower of your Blessed Savior Jesus Christ, by whose advocacy and mediation with the father I hope to be admitted to eternal salvation. Item I give and bequeath unto my son ROBERT FARRINGTON all my land on the north side of Jenetoe Creek to him and his errors forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my brother EDWARD FARRINGTON all my land on the south side of Jenetoe Creek to him and his errors forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son JOHN FARRINGTON 270 acres of land lying in Surry County to him and his heirs forever. Item I bequeath two horses to be sold for ready money and that money B placed an EDWARD FARRINGTON hand to paying debts Item I leave two cows and calves to be sold to raise money and the money to be put in EDWARD FARRINGTON'S hand to paying my debts. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife ELIZABETH FARRINGTON all my household goods during her widowhood and life if she shall marry then for it to be equally divided between she and all my children. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife ELIZABETH FARRINGTON all my cattle, hogs and sheep during her widowhood and if she should marry then for it to be equally divided between she and all my children. Item I give and bequeath unto my son JOHN FARRINGTON one gun to him and his ears forever. Item I give unto my beloved wife ELIZABETH FARRINGTON one mare called Lucy. Lastly I nominate constitute an appoint my beloved wife ELIZABETH FARRINGTON and my brother EDWARD FARRINGTON full and sole executors of this my last will and testament whereby revoking and annulling and making void all former and other wills and Testaments whatsoever. ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, VA, Brunswick, John Farrington 1750 In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 14th day of November anno Cristo 1750 Signed JOHN FARRINGTON Signed sealed and acknowledged as the last will and testament of JOHN FARRINGTON in presence of JAMES HICKS BENJAMIN IVEY JAMES YARBROUGH At a court held for Brunswick County in the day of March 7th 1751 Oath to buy ELIZABETH FARRINGTON and EDWARD FARRINGTON the executor therein named and was proved by oath of JAMES HICKS, BENJAMIN IVEY and JAMES YARBROUGH the witnesses thereunto and ordered to be recorded and certificate granted the said executive for obtaining a probate thereof in due form they have with BENJAMIN IVEY and JOHN GIBBS there securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of 250 pounds with condition according to law. Teste LITT. TAZEWELL, Clerk of Court ** PAGE BREAK **