Edward Minty (abt. 1690 - 1745)

Born about 1690 in Virginia

Descendants

Died Sep 1745 at about age 55 in Lunenburg, Richmond, Virginia

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Biography

Will of Edward Minty September 2, 1745

I, Edward Minty of the County of Richmond and Parish of Lunenburgh being very sick and weak but in perfect mind and memory, having a mind to settle the affairs of this work knowing that all men is bound once to die, do make this my last Will and Testament. First bequeathing my soul to all mighty God our heavenly Father and my worldly goods as follows:

Item: My will and desire is that my wife Margaret Minty her choice of my cows and calfs.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son-in-law John Purcell his now choice of my beds and furniture after my wife has chused.

Item: My will is that my son-in-law John Purcell should have his choice of all my sows that is with pigg.

Item: I give and bequeath to my wife Margaret Minty her choice of ewes and three lambs.

Item: I give and bequeath to my wife Margaret Minty my old mair and saddle and furniture and bridle.

Item: I give and bequeath to my wife Margaret Minty my land during her naturall life and after her decease to be equally divided in quantity and quality between my two daughters, Abigail Northen and Margaret Purcell.

Item: My will and desire is my horse Joe should be sold to the highest bidder.

My will is that my two guns and all my coutrements for muster be sold to the highest bidder.

My will is that my wife Margaret Minty may be my executrix and William Northen and John Purcell Junior to be my executors with her.

Teste: Edward II Minty {his mark II} John Landman Tobias Purcell {his mark T}

At a Court held for Richmond County the second day of September 1745.

John Landsman and Tobias Purcell being first sworn in Court severally and jointly depose that there were present when Edward Minty deceased made his last will and that after he had finished and the will was signed and sealed up the said Minty told them he had left out something which was that the rest of his estate undisposed of should be equally divided between his wife, William Northen and John Purcell, Junior and that as the time this making his will and speaking those last words the said Minty was in his perfect sences to the best of those deponents understanding and further they say not.

Teste: M. Berryville

At a Court held for Richmond County the second day of September 1745.

This will was proved in open court by the oaths of John Landman and Tobias Purcell, witnesses to an admitted to record.

Sources

Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800 by Robert Kirk Headley,

See also:

• "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRRZ-Y7H : 28 January 2020), Edward Minty in entry for Abigal Minty, 1719

• "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRRH-R8R : 28 January 2020), Edward Minty in entry for Margaret Minty, 1723

• "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRRC-XL8 : 28 January 2020), Edward Minty in entry for Edward Minty, 1725

Research Notes

Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3 (1701-1707); [Antient Press]; Page 269-71. 27 Sept. 1704.
Edward Mintey of Richmond County to George Harrison and George Leazure. For 5000 pounds of tobacco. 200 acres in Yeocomico forrest in Copeley Parish commonly called Shores his Quarter which plantation was devised unto Edward Mintey by the last will and testament of Wm. Shores late of this county, now or late in the possession of James Thomas ..
Edward Mintey
Wit: George Eskridge, Dennis Cornhill.
27 Sept. 1704. Acknowledged by Edward Mintey.