Kay: Thanks for the message. Sorry about the wrong date. It was a typographical error. He probably died in 1766. His will was written 18 Dec 1765 and proved 3 Sep 1766. Here is what I have in case you need it. One caveat, I have not seen these abstracts personally; they were sent to me: "Chesterfield County Will Book 1, page 238: Will of Gilbert Elam, dated 18 Dec 1755: Wife, Elizabeth; to have use of plantation for widowhood and profits therefrom to maintain and educate my children. Son Josiah to have possession of his estate at 18. Land I hold in right of my wife Elizabeth, 150 acres on Third Branch, and 1 negro, to remain in her possession for life. To son Josiah, 150 acres on Third Branch. To daughter Keziah Elam, 1 negro. Executors: wife and brother James Elam. Witness: Thomas More, Edward Friend, Jr., Thomas Friend, Jr." "Chesterfield County OB 2, page 219: Court 3 September 1756: Will of Gilbert Elam, Jr., presented by Elizabeth, the widow and executrix, proved by Edward Friend, Jr., and Thomas Moore." "Chesterfield County OB 2, page 233: Court 5 November 1756: Inventory of Gilbert Elam returned." Cheers, Barry Michie ---------- > From: Vchapp@aol.com > To: ELAM-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ELAM-ROOTS-L] Re: Keziah Elam/Elam Book > Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 12:51 AM > > Barry: > Keziah Elam d/o Gilbert IV. I show his will written 1755, and proved Sept. 3, > 1756 (Order Book 2, Page 219) I'm responding to your request where you show > Gilbert died abt 1765. > > Kay >