John Spann

Died before 18 Jul 1723 in Northumberland County, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

John Spann was of Northumberland County, Virginia when he made his will dated 1st March 1721/22. It was proved 18th July 1723.

Will, transcribed

1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; 1713-1726 Record Book, Page 286.
Spann, John dated 1 March 1721/22, proved 18 July 1723...
Sister Elizabeth Webb-all my lands to her and her heirs, and choice of ten negroes.
To John. Marr-my bay horse called Whistler, two thousand pounds of tobacco, and his freedom.
To Edward Coles-one gold ring of twenty shillings price.
Rest of my estate to be equally divided between my two brothers Richard Span and Samuel Span.
Two friends Richard Spann and Giles Webb to be my executors. Witness: Robert Thorp and William Toulson.
(In probate called Reverend John Span).

Sources

• Original data: Headley, Robert K. Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649–1800. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003.