Elizabeth is named in her father Henry's will. she is under age twenty one in 1753.
Henry wrote his will on January 24, 1753. It was proven on March 20, 1753.
abstract: To brother James Holmes my plantation which I now live upon & all the land pertaining to it provided he pays unto my daughters Elizabeth Holmes L20 at age 21;& negroes... daughter Tamer Holmes L20 at age 21 & negroes...brother John Holmes all my wearing clothes .... this will gives cattle &c to each but the bulk of estate to brother James Holmes
witnesses Thomas Cone, John Chapman, James Holmes[1]
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