Yesterday I received a copy of this will from the Halifax Co. (VA) Clerk's office. Here is the transcription: Will of Elizabeth F. Cook The Noncupative Will of Elizabeth F. Cook made before us the 30th day of September the year of our Lord Christ one thousand eight hundred and six as followeth to wit: first she decreed that all her just debts be paid out of the money due her. She gave to Patsey Cook one negro woman named Aggy, one featherbed, one trunk and all the residue of the money due after the payment of her debts aforesaid. She gave to Jarrett W. Cook twenty dollars which sum the s’d Cook owed her. She gave to Elizabeth E. Medley one negro girl by the name of Sally. She gave Nancy Yancey one negro girl by the name of Dillar (?). Given under our hand this 30th day of October, 1806. /S/ Elizabeth x Cook Elizabeth x Claiborne Rebecah Yancey Layton Yancey Polly Thompson Marshall At a court held for Halifax county the 22nd day of December 1806— This Noncupative will of Elizabeth F. Cook deceased was produced in court and proved by the oath of Layton Yancey and Elizabeth Claiborne in manner directed by law – and ordered to be recorded. Wherefore on the motion of Jarrett W. Cook who made affirmation according to law and together with Isaac Medley and Alexander Moore his sureties whereas unto and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs for that purpose certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration of said estate in due form with the said will annexed (?). Teste: John Winbush, HC Truly Recorded Teste: Samuel Williams, DCHC *End of document* QUESTIONS: 1. Since Elizabeth F. (Featherstone) Cook is d/o John Cook & Elizabeth Walthall (2nd marriages for both of them), what were the death dates for her parents, or were they (one or both) still living? 2. Who is Elizabeth (x) Claiborne? Is she the d/o Richard Henry Claiborne & Mary Cook (who is most likely a 1/2 sibling from John Cook's 1st marriage)? 3. Who is Elizabeth E. Medley? Is she a d/o Isaac Medley and "Nancy" Cook (m. 1803 in Halifax Co.) or is she "Nancy" Cook (also a 1/2 sibling from John Cook's 1st marriage)? 4. Who is Polly Thompson Marshall? The Marshall family intermarried with Elizabeth Walthall's children from her 1st marriage to Peter Cousins. FYI: I have these following folks identified in my files as: 1. Patsey Cook ... is 1/2 sibling from John Cook's 1st marriage 2. Jarrett W. Cook ... is a brother from John Cook's 2nd marriage to Elizabeth Walthall-Cousins 3. Nancy (Cook) Yancey ... is a sister from John Cook's marriage to E. Walthall; m. to Layton Yancey 4. "Nancy" Cook ... is a 1/2 sibling from John Cook's 1st marriage; m. Isaac Medley 5. Alexander Moore ... is possibly a brother-in-law married to Sarah R. Cook ... but the dates are off, so this may be Alexander Moore, Sr., Sarah's father-in-law-to-be. Any assistance/correction appreciated. Thanks. Sorry for any duplicate posts. Be well & God bless, Kate Beaugrand Cook Minnesota [email protected] or [email protected]