Mourning (Lewis) Adams (abt. 1694 - 1765)

Born about 1694 in Henrico, Virginia

Ancestors

Wife of Robert Adams Sr. — married 14 Feb 1712 in Henrico County, Virginia

Descendants

Died 8 Aug 1765 at about age 71 in Goochland, Virginia

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Mourning (Lewis) Adams was a Virginia colonist.

Biography

Mourning Lewis Adams was born about 1694 in Henrico County, Virginia. She died 8 Aug 1765 (aged 70–71) in Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia and was buried at Adams Family Cemetery in Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia.^[1]

On 4 Feb 1712, Mourning married Robert Adams in Henrico County (now Goochland) Virginia. Mourning was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Woodson) Lewis of Turkey Island Creek, Henrico County (now Goochland) Virginia.

Children of Robert Adams and Mourning Lewis Adams as listed in their wills: (some birth dates are estimates)

1. Anne Adams 1712–1769 L811-FG9
2. Elizabeth Adams 1713–1793 LHTN-22Y
3. Judith Adams 1716–1780 LYKQ-53L
4. Agnes Adams 1720–1788 L62M-81H
5. Mary Ann Adams 1720–1809 M82T-F9X
6. Sarah Adams 1721–1796 LCFL-YDB
7. Lucinda "Lucy" Adams 1722–1780 LDHZ-1BQ
8. Susannah Adams 1723–1754 LWYL-BJ6
9. Anne Adams 1725–Deceased GM99-4TG
10. Robert Adams 1727–1785 LZFM-7HJ
11. James Adams 1730–1789 LKVN-WY2

Research Notes

Mourning Adams, relict of Robert Adams executed the following Deed written 4 July 1765 and presented in August 1765 pursuant to the last will and testament of her deceased husband, Robert Adams.

To all to whom these presents shall come, I Mourning Adams, send greeting. Know ye that the said Mourning Adams in pursuance of the last will and testament of my well beloved husband, Robert Adams, deceased, as well as to requite the dutiful and tender of my sons Robert and James Adams likewise for diverse good cause and consideration ?? and in consideration of the sum of five shilling to me in hand paid by each of my said sons Robert and James (unintelligible) at and before the sealing and delivery hereof have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant my sons Robert Adams and James Adams to be the heirs forever all and singular my goods, chattles, and slaves, to witt: Toby, Benn, Moll, Sulky, Sarah, Betty, Charles, Brister and Edy with their future increase all the estate I hold in trust for my natural life and widowhood by the Last Will and Testament of my said deceased husband ? otherwise land possessed of. To have and to hold land? and goods chattles and slaves with their increase unto my said sons Robert and James Adams and to their heirs. Ex administrator and assigns forever to be equally divided between them provided always and it is the intent and meaning of these presents that I the Said Mourning Adams shall be at the free liberty to occupy, possess, and enjoy all and singular the slaves and other estate hereby given as of my own proper use and estate without the hindrance or interruption of my said sons Robert and James Adams or either of them for and during my natural life and provided likewise that my said sons Robert and James Adams their heirs to do after my decease pay or cause to be paid until each of my Daughters to Witt: :Anne Sanders 40 shillings

Judith Clarke 40 shillings

Mary Moreman 20 pounds

Elizabeth Moreman 20 pounds

Aggey Fergerson 20 pounds

to the children of Susannah Graves 20 pounds to be equally divided.

To Lucy Graves 20 pounds

Anna Douglas 40 shillings

Sally Harris 40 shillings

which said ? is given in full of any demands that they or either of them might or could have against the estate in my possessions and I the said Mourning Adams all and singular the aforesaid negroes, goods, chattles, to the said Robert and James Adams, their Ex. administrators and against all and every person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and defend by these presents. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of July, anno domni MD CCLCV.

Witnesses: John Bell William Carrell Lewis his (X) mark Cradock Charles his (X) mark Cox. Signed by Mourning her (X) mark Adams. Wife of Robert Adams

Mourning /Lewis/ ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45124693/mourning-adams
2. ↑ Albemarle County, Virginia; Deed Book No 4, 1764-1768; Page 126-127 https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-5SDT-P?i=536&cat=283051