Page 321.--10th August, 1750. Appraisement of Saml. Brown, on Round Oak, by Ephraim Vause, Wm. Buis, Thomas Buis. 7th November, 1750. Appraisement of above on Cowpasture, by Hugh Coffey, Elicksander Mealray, Jno. Donaley. Page 327.--9th April, 1751. James Robinson's will, yeoman--Wife, Mary, and her daughters; two youngest sons, Isaac and Jonathan (Isaac is the older); son, James; son, David, 300 acres on Shanando River where he now lives. Executors, wife Mary and son David. Teste: James Williams, John Miller, John McDonald. Proved, 28th May, 1751, by McDonald and Miller, and Mary qualifies executrix, with sureties John Bryan and John Dobikin. Page 368.--6th August, 1751. James Robinson's appraisement by Thos. Moore, John Bryant, John McDonal. Due by Daniel Murley and John Patton Page 433.--16th August, 1751. Methesalem Griffith's appraisement, by Henry Brown, Jr., Neal McNeal, Wm. Carvin. Due by Malcom Campbell, Benj. Halter. Henry Brown, Sr., Isaac Taylor, Alex. Ingrem, Geo. Robinson. Edward McDonald. Page 19.--13th March, 1754. Valuation of improvements on four tracts of Joshua Hadley and his expenses in coming to Virginia and moving his family there: 115-acre tract, called the Halfmoon; 186-acre tract, called Long Bottom; 400-acre tract at mouth of Craig's Creek; 50-acre tract, called Pound Bottom; 6 weeks' journey in coming to and going from Virginia at 5 shillings per day. To coming with his wagon stock and family six weeks at 26 shillings per day. By Joseph Robinson, David Robinson, Edmund McDonald Page 84.--19th March, 1755. Daniel Love's bond as guardian (chosen) to Margaret Donelson, orphan of Andrew Donelson, with sureties Ephraim Love, David Ralstone. Page 87.--19th March, 1755. Ann Ralstone's accounts as administratrix of Benj. Copeland--Paid Susan Shannon, Jacob Gum. John McDonnel for one testament; paid John Davis for molasis; paid Mr. Hall for schooling the children; paid Thomas Underwood, Hugh Douglass. Page 110.--15th April, 1755. William Miller's appraisement, by Wm. Carraven, Hugh Mills, Richard Carr--3 bonds on Richard Reed, Edward McDonald; 3 bonds on William Beard, Wm. Miller, Jr Page 153.--18th August, 1766. John Ramsey's bond (with Israel Christian) as guardian (chosen) to Alex. McDonall, orphan of Randall McDonall. Page 197.--21st May. 1757. Bryan McDonald's will--To son Bryan McDonald, 1/2 of testator's land where he (Bryan, Jr.) used to live; to son-in-law John Armstrong, other half of plantation above where testator now lives to daughter Prisia, bed she now lieth upon; to wife Catherine; to son Richard, 5 shillings; to sons James, Edward, Joseph and Bryan McDonald, remainder of estate; to daughters Rebecca Bean, Catherine Armstrong, Mary Smith. Executors, wife Catherine and son-in-law John Armstrong. Teste: Joseph McDonald, George Robinson, Edward McDonald. Proved, 18th August, 1757, by Edward and Joseph McDonald. Both executors qualify with Edward McDonald and Joseph McDonald. Page 203.--16th November, 1757. Jannet McDonald's bond (with John Wright, Danl. Smith) as administrator of Randall McDonald. Page 238.--17th March, 1758. By order of Court November, 1757, Robt Cravens. Hugh Campbell, Arthur Johnson, chosen by the old Court to appraise the estate of Randall McDonald. Page 252.--20th May, 1758. Jacob Patton's estate to Susan Patton, administratrix--To Edward McDonald, Joseph Love, Wm. Plummer, George Tar, Henry Campbell, Jno. Potts, Robt. Williams, Philip Watkins, Reece Watkins, John Walker, Christopher Cunningham, John Patton, Robt. Mountgomery, Robt. Looney, Wm. Lusk, Wm. Graham. Page 267.--17th August, 1758. Peter Kender's (Kinder? Ginder?) estate, account with Alex. Wright, administrator--To sundries from 22d August, 1748, to 22d August. 1749. Paid Erwin Patterson, Patrick Vance, for wages. Paid Alex. Ingram (4 days writing). Paid Ephraim Vause for crying the vendue. Paid Francis Cyphers, Henry Brown, Geo. Griffith. These did not pay for goods bought at vendue, viz: Joseph Kimmins, James McAfee, Jean Patterson, John Gold, Joseph McDonald, David Robinson. Page 309.---30th March, 1758. William Claypole's appraisement, by Francis McBride, Andrew Sadowski, Jno. McDonald. Page 311.--17th May, 1759. Alexander McDonald's bond (with John Ramsey. Jno. Poage) as administrator of Joseph McClelhill. Page 311.--17th May. 1759. Samuel Scott's estate settlement, by Robert Scott and Robert Hooks, executors. Paid Thos. Stevenson, Christopher Zimmerman, Robt. McFarson, David Nelson, Henry Downs, Saml. Wilkins, Wm. Craig, Wm. Snodon, Margaret Fowler, William Jordan, Jno. Vought, Patrick Cain, Doctor Harrison, Hugh Thompson, Jonathan Gibson, Jas. Beard; 1 coffin for Samuel Scott; 1 coffin for George Scott; keeping 3 negroes one year, nine months, bv R. Scott. Vendue to, viz: David Crighton, Jno. Paul Fought, David Logan, Jas. Underwood, James Berkley, widow McDonald, Patrick Quin. Joseph Kinkade, John Love, Bernard Man, Jacob Pence, John Wilkins, Ann Scott. Page 332.--29th August, 1759. Vendue of Bryan McDonald's estate To Bryan McDonald, Edward McDonald, William Graham (a large sermon book), James Bean (Drilincourt on Death), Geo. Robinson (a large Prayer Book) James Litherdale (a conc shell), Catherine McDonald. Page 336.--29th July, 1759. Martha Fruit's will (widow)--To Jean Logan, all concerns except one bed and a horse; to Wm. Care, one bed and a horse. Teste: Jno. Shanklin, Benj. Logan, Jannet McDonnald. Proved, 21st November, 1759, by the witnesses. Jane Logan qualified executrix, with Danl. Love, Charles Campbell. Page 361.--6th December, 1759. Jno. Gay's will--To son Henry Gay (infant), part of 347 acres promised to John by his (testator's) father, Henry Gay; to wife, Mary Gay; to father. Henry Gay, all wearing apparel; to be educated in reading and writing (this must refer to son Henry). Executor, father Henry. Teste: Arthur Hamilton, Fras. McDonald, Nathanl. Davis. Proved, 20th May, 1760, by the witnesses. Executor qualified (his "H" mark), with Francis McDonald, James Lockhart. Page 402.--20th August, 1760. Mary McDonald's bond (with Geo. Robinson, Francis Livers, Malcom Campbell) as administratrix or Edward McDonald. Teste: H. Churchill. Page 12.--__ October, 1760. John Guy's estate settlement (the name is Gay in the order), by Henry Gay, administrator--Sold to Francis Donnally, Martha Guy, Henry Guy, Arthur Greer. widow Savers, Wm. Bunting, Agnes Guy, Jean Moffet, Mary Guy, James Borling, Thos. Brown, Timothy Sullivan. Sundries to Elizabeth Gay, Ann Gay. Paid to John Vance, Nathaniel Lyon, John Neall, John Jamison, James McCoy, Arthur Hamilton, Maj. Brown, Commadore Brown. Page 35.--13th November, 1759. John Cloyd's appraisement, by Edward, Joseph and Bryan McDonald. Page 43.--24th September, 1760. Edward McDonald's appraisement, by David Cloid, James Cloid, Samuel McRoberts--One wagon, currier's tools, 8 vols. of Spectator, The Body of the Virginia Laws. 2 prayer books, 1 Bible, 2 primers, 1 dictionary, The Complete Tradesman, other small books, 2 moon knives, 19 hides tanned leather, 16 sides soal leather, 11 sides bridle leather, 1 calf skin. Page 57.--19th July, 1761. Francis Donnally's will--Wife, Sarah (and the child she now bears); six sons, Samuel, Henry, Francis, William, John, James; daughter, Mary. Executors, wife, Wm. Ledgerwood, James Callison. Teste: John Berryhill, David Scott, Alex. McFeeters, Archibald Armstrong. Proved. 18th August, 1761, by McFeeters and Armstrong. Executors qualify, with Thomas Meek and Hugh Martin. Sarah's mark ( ). Callison's mark ( ). Meek's mark ( ). Ledgerwood's mark ( ). Page 120.--2d January, 1761. William Johnston's will, yeoman, aged about forty years--Daughter, Mary Johnston, 2 years old last June. Executor, Walter Davis. Teste: Wm. Scott, Michl. O'Donnell, John Cunningham, Robt. Cunningham, John Sorel. Proved, 18th May, 1762, by Scott, John Cunningham, and Sorel. Executor qualified, with Thomas Rutledge and Wm. Scott. Page 143.--15th November, 1761. Francis McDonald's estate, appraised by Saml. Downey, Thos. Teat, Thos. Brown. Page 156.--6th February, 1762.--James Litster's estate sold to, viz. James Ward, Geo. Wilson, Mathew Reed, Wm. Cabeen, Chas. Donnally, Ro. Armstrong, Edward Long, Pat. Cunningham, Andw. Greer, Thos. Fulton, Margt. Cameron, Jno. Stewart, Ro. Reed, Geo. Francisco, David Bell, Wm. Poage, Wm. Crow, Luke Bowyer, Abraham Thornton. Wm. Henderson, Jno. Buchanan, Thos. O'Neal, Alex. Gibson, Alex. Wright, Jno. Francis, James Simpson, Geo. Weaver, Philip Helveston, Jno. King, Geo. Anderson, Rev. Mr. Craige, Andw. Russell, Saml. Caldwell, Joseph Roberts, Jno. Gregory, Jno. Lucas, Mathew Clark, Jno. Anderson, Jr., James Robinson, Jacob Parsinger, Saml. Moore, Christopher Vinyard, Thos. Patterson, the Widow Bell, Ralph Gorrell, Jos. Russell, James Gilmore, Simon Robertson, James Hughes. Page 195.--18th November, 1762. Pharaoh Ryley's appraisement, by Geo. Robinson, Joseph McDonald, Bryan McDonald, Joshua McCormick. Recorded. Page 203.--17th February, 1758. Colonel James Patton's estate; appraised by Thomas Stewart, John Ramsey, Edward Hall. List of bonds, bills, &c., due the estate: James Wiley's, 3rd May, 1754; Wm. Leppard's 15th February, 1753; John Die and Wm. Leppard's, 2nd February, 1754; William Byers, 15th February, 1754; Ernest Sharp, John Sharp and Martin Loy, 15th February, 1753; Thomas Ose, 8th February, 1754; Alexander Sayers, 22nd April, 1751; Daniel McNaire, 29th November, 1753; Frederick Stern, 12th February, 1754; Elizabeth Sumpter, 12th November, 1754; Patrick Callhoun, 20th April, 1751; Jacob Larton, __ June, ____; John Cook, 6th February, 1754; James McCaul, 20th April, 1751; John Wilson, 13th August, 1753; Conrad and Michael Kinder, 6th February, 1754; John Goldman, 17th December, 1750; George Stevenson, 8th December, 1752; Daniel Brown, 5th February, 1754; John Adams, 1st February, 1754; James Scaggs, 12th February, 1753; Luke McCherry, 22nd February, 1755; John Miller and Charles Springer, 1st April, 1751; Andrew Evans, 29th January, 1753; James Miller, of Reed Creek, ......; William, Henry and James Bates, 13th August, 1752; William Henry's note; Mathew Patton, 17th December, 1753; Paul Garrison, 16th February, 1754; John Brinegar, 20th April, 1753; John Stedham, Jacob Patton, and Peter Tar, 18th December, 1753; Thomas Lutterington and John Brinegar, 3rd January, 1754; Robert Williams, 17th December, 1753; Thomas English and John Medley, 9th February, 1754; John McCurry and Samuel Jackson, 27th September, 1752; William Lees, 17th December, 1753; Errick Bright, 18th February, 1753; Francis Cypher, 18th February, 1753; Henry and William Ledford, 3rd January, 1754; Henry Holston, 17th December, 1753; Conrad Harchy, 18th December, 1753; Nathan Nicholas, 14th January, 1755; Thomas Hill, 18th February, 1753; John Medley, 11th April, 1748; Samuel Jackson, 25th September, 1753; Plackard Siller (Scilar), 18th December, 1753; Peter Upsher, 20th December, 1753; Benjamin Ogle, 18th February, 1753; Elisha Isaac, ____, 1753; Patrick Downey and Adam Looney, 4th October, 1753; Tobias Bright, 13th December, 1752; Thomas English, 13th December, 1752; Peter Looney, 6th March, 1754; Hance Maurice, 20th December, 1753; George Peter Tar and Henry Holston, Sr., 17th December, 1753; William Graham, 13th August, 1753; William McCurry, 2nd January, 1754; John Brinegar, 3rd January, 1754; Michael Finney, 12th December, 1752; Peter Looney, 6th March, 1754; John McCurry, 25th , 1753; Thomas Wilson, 28th January, 1754; John Kighter, 21st April, 1753; John Brinegar, 25th April, 1753; Richard Kerr, 13th September, 1748, 20th September, 1753; John Thompson, 20th November, 1753; William Scott, 4th April, 1748; James Hollis, 4th April, 1753; Hugh McDonald, 19th February, 1749; David Miller, 20th February, 1755; Hugh Mills, 13th April, 1748; William Graham, John Mills and Erwin Patterson, 3rd August, 1753; George Reed, 13th December, 1752; John Welsh, 20th September, 1753; John Donaly, 4th February, 1754; Adam Wall, 26th March, 1751; William Plummer, 18th December, 1753; Thomas Camp, 16th December, 1754; John Moore, 7th February, 1755; Palser Melser, 17th January, ____; Ephraim Vause, 10th October, 1754; Walter Welsh, 20th December, 1753, 24th January, 1754; Charles Milligan, 3rd October, 1753; Henry Holston, 4th October, 1753; Charles Milligan, 13th April, 1748, 20th December, 1753; Stephen Arnold, 6th February, 1749-50; John Robinson, 16th February, 1753; Henry Holston, 4th October, 1753; Henry Zinn, 10th January, 1754; Ben. Watson and Ro. Rennix, 15th November, 1754; William Pepper, 13th February, 1753, 18th February, 1753; John Thompson, 20th November, 1753; Samuel Arnold, 15th March, 1751; Robert Box, 8th February, 1754; Frederick Hartsough, 18th December, 1753; William Ritchie, 2nd December, 1751; Patrick Downey and Adam Looney, 4th October, 1753; George Reed, 13th December, 1752; James and William Gorrell, 18th February, 1753; James Neely, 16th July, 1752; Edward Moore and James Neely, 18th October, 1754; George Stevenson, 8th December, 1752; William Ledford, 21st December, 1752; Thomas English, 15th December, 1752; Francis Cyphers, 18th February, 1753; Thomas Hill, 18th February, 1753; Errick Bright, 18th February, 1753; Elijah Isaac, 18th February, 1753; Benjamin Ogle, 18th February, 1753; Tobias Bright, 18th February, 1753; John Mills, 18th February, 1753; Robert Kirkham, 18th February, 1753; Gilbert Crawford, 1st March, 1753; William Armstrong, 3rd May, 1753; John McCully, 20th April, 1753; Stephen Rentfro, 5th May, 1753; Edward McDonald, 20th December, 1753; Henry Holston, 13th December, 1753; Robert Page 264.--18th June, 1763. Joseph McCord's estate appraised, by Robert Erwin, Nathanl. Davis, Jno. Gilmer--John McCord's, Jr., note; Benj. McCord's note; Jno. McCord's, Sr., note; Adam McCord and James McCord's note; William Little's note; Robt. Miller's note; Thos. Grubbs' note; Wm. McCord's note. Cash, Mary Brown, debtor; Elizabeth Woods, Dr. Jno. Scott, dr. Page 307.--8th November, 1763. George Robinson's estate appraised, by Robt. Breckinridge, Jno. Neelley, Bryan McDonald--Danl. McCormick's bond; Jno. Bare's (?) note; Robt. Galloway's note; Wm. Roseby's 3 notes; Arthur Wats' note assigned by James Price; Charles Mills' (?) note assigned by Jno. Lowry. Page 343.--19th June, 1764. John Ramsey's bond (with Jno. Gay, Jas. McCoy) as guardian to Mary, John, Francis, Hugh, Rebecca, William, Elizabeth and Samuel McDonell, orphans of John McDonell. Page 366.--11th October, 1764. William Fitzjarrell's estate appraised, by James McCoy, Thos. Gillespey, Chas. Donnally. Vendue bill recorded 21st November, 1764; to Jno. McCaslin, Thos. Spencer, Geo. Lewis, Francis Jackson; to Timothy Sullivan. Page 391.--20th March, 1765. Settlement of Randall McDonall's estate, recorded--Due by estate to, viz: John Pleasant, merchant; Wm. Bean. Page 412.--20th August, 1765. William Preston's bond (with Chas. Lewis) as administrator of John Donaley. Page 455.--25th March, 1766. Thomas Thompson's will--Brother, James Thompson, 200 yekers which belonged to my father, Jno. Thompson. Executors, Wm. Johnson and Jno. Gray. Teste: Andw. McClure, Isabell Hutchinson, Wm. Logan. Proved, 19th August, 1766, by the witnesses. Executors qualified, with Alex. McDonall. Wm. Martin. Page 59.--18th November, 1767. John Harrison's estate settlement, recorded--Cash paid Iowel (Joel) Roboson, Thomas Wales. Sold, viz: to John Nedomtoone, John McDonnald, Alex. McDonald, Robert Dickey, Joseph English, John Needham, Jacob Decoson, Jacob Grub, Joseph Langdon, Danl. Prentice, Danl. Ponder, Jonathan Langdon, Jacob Peters. Page 66.--21st November, 1767. Mary O'Donnal's bond (with Jno. Buchanan, Thos. Stewart) as administratrix of Michl. O'Donnal. Page 105.--30th October, 1765. John Donilly's estate appraised, by Bryan McDonald, John Armstrong. Page 106.--17th May, 1768. James Hugart's estate appraisement, by James McCoy, Charles Donnerley, John Cartmill, recorded. Page 220.--9th May, 1769. Robert Shanklin's estate appraised, by Daniel Smith, John and Joseph Cravens--Cash of Grany McDonald. Page 245.--17th August, 1769. Additional appraisement, recorded, of Mathew Shaddon, by Bryan McDonald, John and Lanty Armstrong. Page 245.--14th June, 1769. Francis Kidd's estate appraised, by Robert Breckinridge, Bryan McDonald, John Nelly--Consists only of one silver watch. Page 342.--20th April, 1770. Division line between Augusta and Botetourt, beginning on South Mountain by a spring of Pedlar Creek on Amherst line where South River or Mary Creek empties into North Branch of James River, up the river to Kerr's Creek, up the creek to its upper fork at Gilmore's Gape, crosses Cowpasture River in Donnelly's place, crosses road between Hot and Warm Springs, crosses Jackson's River in John Dean's place, crosses Back Creek to Anthony's Creek Mountain. Page 343.--31st October, 1768. Michael O'Donley's estate, appraised by John McClure, Saml. Black, Wm. Black. Page 379.--22d March, 1770. John Donnelly, Sr.'s, estate settlement recorded--William Preston, administrator, 1765. 1765, cash paid Saml. Piper for making a coffin. 1765, 29th October, cash paid Joseph Cloyd for rum for vendue. Cash paid Drewry Puckett, James McAffee, David Fleming, Joseph McDonald, Conrad Wall, James Cloyd, administratrix of Abraham Biss. Has paid the widow her thirds, and three of the children. Estate sold at vendue to, viz: Danl. McCormick, Walter Stewart, Drury Puckett, Archd. Fisher, Michael Reesener, James Laughlin, Elizabeth Hance, George Darr, Wm. Thornton. Page 389.--12th September, 1767. John Donelly's estate appraised by James McCown, Lanty Armstrong, John Armstrong, Bryan McDonald. Page 475.--17th March, 1773. Recorded. Michael O'Donnel's additional appraisement--Cash from Robert McClinken, Pady Curren, Maley Burbeg, executor of Gerd Coldu. Page 475.--17th March, 1772. Henry McDonald's bond (with Thos. Kinkead, Saml. Kelly) as administrator of Saml. McDonald. Page 9.--20th August, 1772. Thomas Stewart's bond (with George Mathews, David Henderson) as guardian to Charles O'Donald, orphan of Michael O'Donald. Page 59.--14th August, 1772. Saml. McDonald's estate appraised by Robert Bratton. Saml. Hodge. Andrew Lockridge. Page 109.--17th August, 1773. Walter Davis' bond (with David Henderson, William Scott) as guardian to Mary and Margaret O'Donnell, orphans of Michael O'Donnell. Page 140.--14th August, 1773. Recorded, viz: A list of the first vendue made by Mary O'Donal the first day of November, 1768; also the second vendue; sold to John O'Dair, Robert Richardson; also the third vendue made by Thos. Stewart 1st July, 1772; a list of whabis (?) to prove of Michael O'Donal's estate; Derby Leary's account; list of debts paid by Mary O'Donal; to Smith Williamson, Dorbe Lary, Rose Keening; whiskey for the funeral, £2.2.6; commissioners distribute the balance of the estate among the children, four in number. Page 182.--4th December, 1772. William Sitlington's estate appraised by Charles Donelly, Ralph Laverty, William Reach--1 servant man appraised to Dorby Dedy, £18.00.0; 1 servant man. named Joseph, appraised to Blackhouse £15.10.0; 1 servant man, named Augustine Picket, £14.00.0; 1 servant man, named Richard, appraised to Edwards, £14.00.0; 1 servant woman appraised to £12.00.0. Page 330.--4th May, 1773. Samuel Hodge's will of the Calf Pasture-- To wife, Elizabeth; to daughter, Eleanor, unmarried; to son John, plantation whereon John lives between Wm. Kinkead and James Gay; to son, James, testator's home plantation; to grandson, Saml. Hodge, "one certain ivory-headed cain"; to daughter, Sarah McDonal; to daughter, Agness Martin; to daughter, Margaret McElvain; to daughter, Cathereen Kelly; to daughter, Elizabeth McCutchen. Executors, wife Elizabeth and John Hodge. Teste: Frances McConnel, Henry McDonnal, Francis McDonnal. Proved, 21st March, 1775, by the McDonalds. Page 208.--8th October, 1781. Elizabeth (mark) dark's will--To daughter, Jean Elliot's heirs; to well beloved Elizabeth Breath (Reath, Reoth?); to daughter, Sarah Elliot; to daughter, Anne Dounlap; to daughter, Margret Clenkaid; to son, John Gridle; to son, James; to son, Alexander and to Alexander's wife; to four daughters; to son, Samuel; to son, William's heirs; to son, Robert. Executors, son Robert Clark and William Reaoh. Teste: Charles Donally, James McCleerey, Robt. Patterson, Geo. Berry. Proved, 20th November, 1781, by McCleerey and Berry. Robert Clark qualifies. Page 308.--16th June, 1783. Mary (mark) Donnelly relinquishes her right to administration on her husband's, Charles Donnelly's, estate and nominates Andrew Donnelly, of Greenbrier, and her son, Andrew Donnelly. Teste: James Bleake, William (mark) Gillespey. Page 308.--15th February, 1779. Charles Donnelly's will (of Cow Pasture)--To wife, Mary; to daughters, Jean Bleake, Mary Brown; to other four children, viz: Andrew, Charles, Ann, Catherine; to sons, Andrew and Charles Donnally, Jr. Executrix, Mary and Col. Andrew Donnally and son Andrew. Teste: James Bleke, John Gay, Wm. (mark) Gillespy. Proved, 17th June, 1783, by Blake and Gillespy. Gay is since dead. The two Andrews qualify. Page 350.--19th August, 1783. Recorded. Charles Donnally's appraisement by Alex. Crawford, Andrew Sutlington, Ralph Laverty Page 522.--__ March, 1786. Recorded. Andrew Donnelly's appraisement by John Dickinson, Andrew Sutlington, Alex. Crawford. Page 129.--21st April, 1789. Recorded. Robert Willson's appraisement by William Gilkeson, Robert Donaldson, Henry Swink. Page 230.--1st June, 1785. Thomas Gillespy's will--To wife, Eleanor; to eldest son, John; to son, Thomas; to son, Jacob; to son. Samuel; to daughter, Mary Donally; daughter, Hannah Jones; daughter, Jene _____; to youngest daughters, Eleanor and Ann; to youngest sons, James and William, tract on Stuart's Creek, of Cowpasture River. Executors, sons James and William and wife Eleanor. Teste: William Connell, Zachariah Beall, Leavin Nealls, Andrew McCasling. Codicil, 13th November, 1786-- £15 to be taken from Eleanor and given to her son, Thomas, a boy 3-4 year old. for his schooling, and if James shall die without issue, then his part of land to go to William. Teste as before (Leavin Nicalls). Proved, 15th June, 1790, by Connell and McCaslin. William and Eleanor Gillaspey, the surviving executors, qualify. Page 298.--12th October, 1786. James Gillespy's will, about to take a Journey to Kentucky--To brother William, to brother Samuel (tract left testator by will of father), executors; to mother and sister Anne. Teste: Wm. Connell. Chas. Donally, James Coleman. Proved. 21st December, 1790. by Connell and Donally. William qualifies. Page 120.--2d October, 1780. Michael Coiner's will, soldier under Major Posey--To wife, Margaret; to daughter, Margaret Counner, remainder of pay for services in present war. Executors, wife Margaret and Robert Scott. Teste: Walter Davis, Francis Best, Jas. Davis, Chas. Doneley. Should daughter Margaret die before coming of age or before marriage, her estate to be divided between John and Wm. Griffin, my stepsons. Proved, October Court, 1793, by Walter Davis. Scott refuses to execute, and 15th July, 1794, proved by James Davis. Page 30.--4th July, 1799. Gilbert Christian conveys to Wm. Donaldson, Jno. McClenachan, Thomas Ray (personal property) to indemnify them for becoming his security for personal bounds. 168.--7th November 1797. Robert Donalson's will--To sons, William and Robert; to daughter, Margaret Cox; to wife, Jean; to sons, John and David; daughters Jean and Rebecca. Executors, wife Jean and Maj. Wm. Wilson. Teste: Henry Swink, Wm. Willson, John Shields. Proved, 27th July, 1801, by Swink and Willson. Willson refuses to execute. Jean qualifies. Page 28.--26th December, 1805. Martha Davis' will--To daughter, Martha Rives, heirs of son James; daughter, Euphora Donley, heirs of daughter Sally Ewin; son, Wm. Davis; daughter, Elizabeth Parks; son, John Davis. Executors, William and Jno. Davis. Teste: Jno. Caldwell Jno. Brown, Walter Davis. Proved, 24th March 1806 Page 51.--Walter Davis's will, dated, 15th March, 1803; proved, 7th April, 1803--Wife, Martha; daughter, Agncss; son, John; daughter, Euphemia Donnelly; daughter, Elizabeth Parks; grandchildren, Patsey Donelly, Wats Ewin, Walter Davis, Martha Ann Davis, Patsey Davis, and Patsey Davis Herin, Martha Rivers. John R. Clarke Thomasville, GA