Mary What state is the "Will of Henry Perkins IV" from? I have several Henry Perkins in my line. Jaci ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary M Robertson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 1:30 PM Subject: [PERKINS] Will of Henry Perkins IV, 1803 Will of Henry Perkins IV, 1803 In the name of God, Amen, I, Henry Perkins, of Halifax County, being weak of body, but of sound mind and memory, blessed be God for it, do make and ordain this, my last will and testament, in manner and form as followeth, to wit. First I lend unto my beloved wife, Mary Perkins, the tract of land whereon I now live on, and all the stock of every kind that is my property at this time, to wit, three head of horses, eight head of cattle, twelve head of hogs, and also three feather beds and their furniture, also all my household and kitchen furniture, and also all the plantation utensils that belong to me at this time, induring her natural life. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Elizabeth Hubbard, one shilling. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son, William Perkins, one shilling. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son, Henry Perkins, and to his heirs forever one shilling. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son, Daniel Perkins, and to his heirs and assigns forever 50 acres of land whereon he now lives, to be laid off in such a manner that will not include any part of the open land whereon I now live. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Mary Perkins, and to her heirs and assigns forever, one feather bed and its' furniture, which bed she claimith, also. Item: It is my will and desire that all the property that I lent to my beloved wife, Mary Perkins, and their increase, at her decease, may be equally divided amongst my six children, to wit, Flemstead Perkins, Mary Perkins, Gabriel Perkins, John Perkins, James Perkins, and Elijah Perkins, or to their heirs. Now if any one of my last mentioned six children should depart this life without a lawful heir, it is my desire that my son, William Perkins beforementioned, shall have the share of the deceased or his heirs. My will and desire is that my estate may not be appraised. This being my last will and testament hereby revoking and disannuling all other wills by me heretofore made either by word or in writing, ratifying and confirming this to be my only last will and testament. In witness whereof I have wherewith set my hand and seal this eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand eight hundred and three. Sealed published and declared by the said Henry Perkins for and his last will and testament in the presence of Henry Purkins, William Hubbard, Gabriel Purkins, Reubin Smith at a court held for Halifax County the 25th day of July 1803. his Henry X Perkins mark The within written last will and testament of Henry Purkins, Sr., deceased - unexhibited in court - and proved by the oaths of three of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded. Teste John Winsbish Samuel Williams Submitted by Pat Perkins ==== PERKINS Mailing List ==== Don't forget to check out our Projects Page! Here you find projects going on with Perkins List Members http://pages.prodigy.net/kathycorriher/EP/EP.htm A Place where a PERKINS connection might be behind the next e-mail ============================== http://www.ancestry.com/oft/login.asp The only real-time collaboration tool that allows you and other family members to create a FREE, password-protected family tree.

Henry's will was in Virginia