More stuff, hoping to help! A printed Index to Bedford Co. Wills from 1754-1830 includes James Ayers, Senior, probated 24 July 1797, and Hannah Ayers, probated 24 December 1810. John Williams, probated 23 February 1823. Bedford Co. Virginia 1787 Personal Property Tax List Lists B James Ayers Apr 23 John Ayers May 3 David Williams ? 19 [month not legible to the transcriber who published, but probably June] ---- Not Tithable 0 white males over 16 under 21 0 blacks above 16 0 blacks under 16 1 horse/mare/colt/mule 1 cattle List A Elisha Williams John Williams Jr. John Williams Sr. Mary Williams Thomas Williams Walter Williams Note: a couple of these might have been written as "Williamson" here and there.. makes for confusion & i.d.! Virginia Publick Claims; Bedford County (i.e. claims arising from the Revolution) "County of Bedford to John Mead, goaler upon acco. of Tories 7 June 1780. Allowance 5 pounds per day. John Ayres 35 1/2 days 177 pounds, 10 shillings Bedford October Court 1780 "John Mead came into Court and made oath the foregoing slate is just and true. Test Robert Hel?der, C. C".