Elizabeth (Matthews) Garthright (abt. 1750 - 1816)

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Died Nov 1816 at about age 66 in Henrico, Virginia

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Will of Ann Matthews, widow of Anthony Matthews, proved 5 sept 1791

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1. ↑ Will of Ann Matthews (widow of Anthony Matthews), written 1 August 1791, proved 5 September 1791. Henrico County Will Book No. 2, 1787-1802, pp 206-207. [Transcribed by HP.] In the name of God, Amen. I Ann Matthews of the County and parish of Henrico being of sound memory and in my perfect senses, do make and ordain, constitute and appoint this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form as followeth. First, I desire that all my just debts may be paid. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Hutchins Matthews one shilling sterling to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son William Matthews one shilling sterling to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Matthews one shilling sterling to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Gathright my two old cows and half my wearing clothes, to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanna Patterson the remaining half of my wearing clothes, to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Nancy Matthews, daughter of Thomas, one cow and calf, one spinning Wheel and Carels, one large pot, one Dutch oven, one skillet to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandson Anthony Matthews son of Thomas one small heifer to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my sons David Matthews, Nathaniel Matthews and Philip B. Matthews all the money due my estate after my debts are paid, to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever. I desire my estate may not be appraised. I do hereby nominate and appoint Anselm Gathright and William Matthews as Executors to this my last Will and Testament, as I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of August in the year of our Lord Christ, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. Ann X Matthews (her mark) {Seal} Signed in the presence ofMatthew Hobson William X Bethell(his mark) Sarah X Bethell(her mark) At a Court held for Henrico County at the Courthouse the fifth day of September 1791. This last Will and Testament of Ann Matthews deceased was proved by the oaths of Matthew Hobson, William Bethell and Sarah Bethelll the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Anselm Gathright one of the Executors therein named, who under oath thereto and together with Matthew Hobson and Littleberry Royales his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of fifty pounds conditioned according to Law. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Liberty being reserved to the other Executor named in the said Will to join in the probate when he shall think fit. ExaminedTeste Adam Craigc.c. To the 2nd part of your question: Susanna Matthews married James Patterson 24 Jan 1783 in Henrico County.

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1. ↑ Will of Ann Matthews (widow of Anthony Matthews), written 1 August 1791, proved 5 September 1791. Henrico County Will Book No. 2, 1787-1802, pp 206-207. [Transcribed by HP.] In the name of God, Amen. I Ann Matthews of the County and parish of Henrico being of sound memory and in my perfect senses, do make and ordain, constitute and appoint this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form as followeth. First, I desire that all my just debts may be paid. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Hutchins Matthews one shilling sterling to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son William Matthews one shilling sterling to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Matthews one shilling sterling to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Gathright my two old cows and half my wearing clothes, to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanna Patterson the remaining half of my wearing clothes, to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Nancy Matthews, daughter of Thomas, one cow and calf, one spinning Wheel and Carels, one large pot, one Dutch oven, one skillet to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandson Anthony Matthews son of Thomas one small heifer to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my sons David Matthews, Nathaniel Matthews and Philip B. Matthews all the money due my estate after my debts are paid, to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever. I desire my estate may not be appraised. I do hereby nominate and appoint Anselm Gathright and William Matthews as Executors to this my last Will and Testament, as I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of August in the year of our Lord Christ, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. Ann X Matthews (her mark) {Seal} Signed in the presence ofMatthew Hobson William X Bethell(his mark) Sarah X Bethell(her mark) At a Court held for Henrico County at the Courthouse the fifth day of September 1791. This last Will and Testament of Ann Matthews deceased was proved by the oaths of Matthew Hobson, William Bethell and Sarah Bethelll the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Anselm Gathright one of the Executors therein named, who under oath thereto and together with Matthew Hobson and Littleberry Royales his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of fifty pounds conditioned according to Law. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Liberty being reserved to the other Executor named in the said Will to join in the probate when he shall think fit. ExaminedTeste Adam Craigc.c. To the 2nd part of your question: Susanna Matthews married James Patterson 24 Jan 1783 in Henrico County.
2. ↑ Entered by Richard Ragland, Jun 22, 2013

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