Source: Montgomery County, Kentucky Will Books, A-B-C-D-E, 1797-1854 Abstracted by Mrs. Carl Boyd, Mt. Sterling, Ky. Page 380: Will of Joseph Harris, of Parrish of Southern Anc Co. of Powhatan----- 20 August. 1791 - 8 October 1792 "Wife and children all to live together until they marry." My children: Robert Benjamin, Mary, Joseph, Lucy, Allen Howard and Wm. Epps. Son; Benjamin (land I bought of John Clark in Powhatan and Cumberland Co. - 250 a. (bought again from Mrs. Christian Meredith, deed date August 5, 1794) Son Benjamin; half the land I have in Ky.; also 750 acs. I own in Campbell Co., called Popler Springs, which has been claimed by Mr. Hall unjustly since my father's death. Also 3 lots in town of Westham, which I heir from my father; also my silver spoons, dirk, sword, gun, watch, hose and saddle. Son; Joseph; (when he becomes 21 - land in Powhatan and Cumberland Co. - 267 acs. bought of Wm. Maddox. Two youngest sons; Allen Howard, William Epps, all land I formerly lived on; the tract I purchased of John Hughs, after their Mother's death, and all land adj. it I got from my Mother - 400 acs. also 1/2 Ky. land. Daughters; Rebekah, Mary, Lucy. Daughters; Elizabeth and Ann (already given estate.) "If I heir any part of brothers or sisters estate - divide among my seven children; not Elizabeth and Ann. Ex. my brother, Francis Epps Harris Also my brothers; Edward Harris, Benjamin Harris, Richard Harris, and Frances Epps, Esq. of Chesterfield and Dr. Wm Littleberry Mosely, Jr. and my wife, ex. and son Benjamin if he arrives at age of 21. Wit.; Francis Sledge, Jr., John P. Sledge, Jr., Wm. H. Moody Proved in Powhatan Co., Va. at Scottville, Thursday, October 8, 1792. Copy September 13, 1806 - Montgomery County, Kentucky This will, though it is hard to read, has a wealth of genealogical information. Several counties in Virginia and at least one county in Kentucky are mentioned. Hope this helps someone who is working on this particular line. Please respond through HH, H-COLONIALVA, or H- KY, if you wish to comment or add to the information, so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.