Source: Brief Abstracts of Norfolk County, Virginia Wills, 1710-1753 by Charles Fleming McIntosh, B.L. Published by The Colonial Dames Of America In The State Of Virginia, 1922 William Avis of the Western Branch of Elizabeth River, Norfolk County Book I p. 245 Dated: 22 February 1753; Proved 16 April 1752. ...unto my Grandson Wm Avis Son of John Avis all my Land Situate at the head of Clarks Creek at the Western Branch. ...unto my Son Thomas Avis one young Heifer ...unto my Son Abraham Avis, on Heifer ...unto my Daughter Sarah Harris one Heifer ...unto my Daughter mary Avis my feather Bed & furniture ...unto my Grandson William Harris one heifer ...all the Rest and Remainder of my Estate Goods & Chattels... unto my Daughter in Law Frances Avis with whom I now live ...appoint my Son in Law Richard Harris executor Witnesses: Thomas H. Hare (his X mark) Richard R. D. Deans (his X mark) William Bryan William + Avis & Seal Does anyone recognize the Harris' in this Norfolk will abstract? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.