This updated information on the estate of Isaac Arledge (b 1721 Northumberland Co, VA, son of William and Sarah Aldridge/Arledge) may be of interest to Arledge/Aldridge descendants as well as other Fairfield families named in estate settlement papers. If you have further information, please let me know: Will of Isaac ARLEDGE, Sr. of Fairfield Co, SC written 5 January 1790; proved 9 Nov 1790 and recorded 18 November 1790. Recorded in Fairfield Co, SC Will Book No 1, pages 92 & 93: "In the name of God Amen, I Isaac Arledge Senr of the State of South Carolina in Fairfield County being sick and weak of body but of sound mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God I do hereby make, constitute, ordain and declare this my last Will and Testament in writing and form following. Item, I give and bequeath to my son Joseph Arledge one plantation or tract of land containing one hundred acres--whereon he now dwelleth. Item, I give and bequeath to my son Clement Arledge a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy five acres more or less being the upward part of this plantation ot tract of land whereon I now dwell, beginning at a hickory (tree) on the river, thence off to Joseph Arledge's line, thence down his line to a pine (tree) marked for a corner. This said line contains about three hundred & twenty yards in length. Thense from the said pine in a south course to the river. Item, All the rest of my lands not yet given together with all the rest of my movable estate, I give to my beloved wife Anna Arledge during her Widowhood, excepting the following articles. I give and bequeath to my daughter Huldah one Sorrel Horse and seven head of cattle. I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel, one black horse and five head of cattle. I giveth and bequeath to my son Isaac twelve head of cattle. I give and bequeath to my son William, eight head of cattle. These cattle belonging to Isaac and William I desire may remain for and to the use of my wife until the boys comes of age. And after her widowhood is ended, I will that what is lent to her be sold at public sale and the money to be divided as follows. Namely to my son Caleb, fifty Shillings Sterling and my daughter Ann Bishop, fifty Shillings, and to my daughter Sarah fifty Shillings. The remainder to be equally divided amongst Joseph, Clement, Amos, Rachel and Huldah, excepting two negroes namely one wench named Dolly and a child named Lucy to my son Isaac, and a negro boy named March and a girl named Phillis to my son William, and a feather bed and furniture to fall to my son Isaac, and another bed and furniture to William, my youngest son. And the remainder of my lands not before given, I will that my son Amos Arledge shall inherit the same, him and his heirs forever. And lastly I do constitute and appoint my two sons, namely Joseph and Clement, Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have thereunto set my Hand and Seal this Fifth Day of January in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety." Isaac Arledge (seal). Witnesses: John Yarbrough, Thomas Hicks. her Hannah (x) Arledge mark p. 100 Inventory and appraisement of the Goods and Chattels of Isaac Arledge deceased: 51 head of cattle ...63.15 Flax, fodder, tobacco...21.5 150 bushels of corn & plantation tools...14.5 Plows, grindstone, pair of Shillards(?)...1.16 Bacon; 4 beds and furniture...19 13 head of sheep; kitchen furniture....7.6 Cow hides; home beer (?), wheat...1.2.6 15 head of hogs, bedsteads and sundries...8.2 3 spinning wheels; pewter...2.0.0 books, cotton and cards...1 Spun cotton; flour and bag...2.0 Bottles; table and seats; fowls...2.3 Potatoes; seven negroes...240.15 Four stoves; five bells...21.12 Tobacco; pickling tub; sundries...1.3 peas and beans; parcel of hogs...5.10 Drawing knife and sundries...0.14 3 Sickles....0.3 10 head of Sky hogs; Slab...4.8. TOTAL: 419.5.6 pounds Feb 13, 1791 12 certify that to the best of our knowledge we have fairly appraised the above property. John Allison Amos Arledge Bartlet {his I mark} Hinson Recorded 14 April 1791 Graham Louer (personal correspondence) writes: "Although Isaac Sr. died in 1790, the estate sale was evidently not held until 7 December 1798 (unless there was also an earlier sale). A possible reason might be, I suppose, that they waited until Isaac's widow Anna had also passed away, as stipulated in the will. Then, the sale wasn't certified by Clement, one of the executors (with Joseph), until 27 February 1802. (The estate appraisal was completed on 13 February 1791.)" Estate of Isaac Arledge Administration; names include: Jonathan Belton, John Ellison, Charles Pickett, Isaac Arledge (all due estate) and Amos Arledge, Charles Pickett, Clement Arledge, Zachariah Thompson, Doctor Knox, James Bishop, John Ellison (credits). Certified by Clement Arledge, Executor, 27 Feb 1802, recorded 20 Dec 1802. Bill of sale of the Estate of Isaac Arledge, Deceased [held 7 Dec 1798]: purchasers of livestock: Joseph Arlege, Jos. Dobbins, Isaac Arledge, Jos. Arledge, Amos Arledge, Philemon Starke, Zachariah Thompson, Isaac Arledge, Edmund Strange, Joseph Arledge, Isaac Arledge, William Picket, Hugh Malone, Willm Sibley, Charles Raby, Amos Arledge, Mabra Hill. Purchasers of tools, etc.: Thos. Land, Randolph Wright, Joseph Arledge, Willm Arledge of Taylors Creek, James Ware, Thos. Land, John Flowers, Philemon Day, John Mosely, John Hornsby, Amos Arledge, Gerard Duntze, Zach. Thomson; Isaac Arledge, Willm Arledge, David George, Willm Mcluer [McClure?], Jos. Arledge, Isaac Arledge, Jas. Garrett, Daniel Elliott, Thos. Stone, Gervis Gibson, Isaac Arledge, Jere Burge, Willm Mcluer, Charles Raly [Raby?], Isaac Arledge, Robert Shirley, Isaac Arledge, Jos. Arledge, Bird Owens, John Flood. Purchasers of slaves: Daniel Elliott (negro man named Tom), Joseph Arledge (negro man). Total sale 249.18.6 pounds. Recorded 23 Dec 1802 Pam Wilson wilsonpam@mindspring.com Arledge Family History Project http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/8208