Judy, I found this information in a book called Pendleton District and Anderson County, Sc-Some Wills Estates, and Legal Records. I purchased this book from Southern Historical Press in Greenville, SC for $40.00. Can give you the address if you would like to order the book. Will of John Gambrell: Wife, Barbara to hve slaves Jane and Frank. After her death to go to son, Frank Gambrell. Executors to have in trust a negro named Meshack and Eliza and all her children:Rachel, Grace, Miriah, and Jenny, and also Land on Broadmouth Creek joining Reuben Cox in trust for benefit of my son Henry Gambrell. At his death, divided between heirs of his body and Susannah, his wife. All my children: William Gambrell, Henry Gambrell, John Gambrell, James Gambrell, David Gambrell, David Gambrell, Mathea Gambrell, Elizabeth Cox, and Nancy Brazeal. Executors: sons, JOhn and Mathew and J. Hammond. Dated 10 March 1830 Signed by John Gambrell Witnesses: Samuel J. Hammond, Elijah Griffin, and Barbara Casey Proven 29 Sept. 1834 Hope this is new information for you and that it is helpful. Sonia Rogers
Sonia, Is the Will for David Greer-b.abt,1750 ( Will ) Feb.13, 1852 and probated on Sept. 17, 1855.( I think) Thank you for any help. Shirley Greer/Cobb/Chambers) Bennett ----- Original Message ----- From: <SOWERO@aol.com> To: <SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 4:45 PM Subject: [SC-OPD] RE:Will of John Gambrell > Judy, > I found this information in a book called Pendleton District and Anderson > County, Sc-Some Wills Estates, and Legal Records. I purchased this book from > Southern Historical Press in Greenville, SC for $40.00. Can give you the > address if you would like to order the book. > > Will of John Gambrell: > Wife, Barbara to hve slaves Jane and Frank. After her death to go to son, > Frank Gambrell. Executors to have in trust a negro named Meshack and Eliza > and all her children:Rachel, Grace, Miriah, and Jenny, and also Land on > Broadmouth Creek joining Reuben Cox in trust for benefit of my son Henry > Gambrell. At his death, divided between heirs of his body and Susannah, his > wife. All my children: William Gambrell, Henry Gambrell, John Gambrell, James > Gambrell, David Gambrell, David Gambrell, Mathea Gambrell, Elizabeth Cox, and > Nancy Brazeal. > Executors: sons, JOhn and Mathew and J. Hammond. Dated > 10 March 1830 > Signed by John Gambrell > Witnesses: > Samuel J. Hammond, Elijah Griffin, and Barbara Casey > Proven 29 Sept. 1834 > > Hope this is new information for you and that it is helpful. > Sonia Rogers > > > ==== SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST Mailing List ==== > Remember the Subject line > and amend it to reflect > what's in your message. >