William wrote his will on 26 February 1781.[1] His will was proved in court on 5 November 1781 at Henrico County, Virginia.[1] William named the following heirs and executors:[1]
beloved wife, Agnes Gathright
brother Miles Gathright
Mitchell (last name unable to decipher), no relationship specified
appoint Samuel Gathright and William Gathright, brothers of my wife Agnes Gathright
appoint my brothers Miles Gathright and Joseph Gathright
Slaves
Enslaved individuals named in the Will of William Garthright:[1]
Harry to wife, Agnes
James, Pat, and Bobb to Miles Garthright, brother
Research Notes
Estimated birth abt 1725 (based on births of siblings)
Henrico County VA Will Book 1, p-10
Sources
↑ 1.01.11.21.3Probate:
"Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900"
Mixed Probate Records, 1781-1904; Author: Virginia. County Court (Henrico County); Probate Place: Henrico, Virginia Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62347 #421516 (accessed 3 March 2023)
William Gathright probate on 5 Nov 1781 in Henrico, Virginia, USA. - Henrico County, Virginia Will Book 1. page 10
Acknowledgements
WikiTree profile Garthright-32 created through the import of MFBethel.ged on Sep 19, 2012 by Mary Wood.
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