Is there anyone in Culpeper County who would be willing to look at the original Will of William Beazley (transcribed below) and see if the ? after Elizabeth's and David's names might possibly be "Stern"? Evidentally, it was difficult to read by the transcriptionist. I have highlighted the two names in question in red below. Elizabeth's name is in the body of the will, and David's name is at the end as a witness. Thanks. - Julie Will-- Transcribed by Lesley Carter I William Beazley of the County of Culpeper and state of Virginia do make and ordain this my will and testament as follows: First I leave to my wife Ellie Beazley five negroes named John, Temple, Robert, Edmund and Polly during her natural life and after her death to be sold on a credit of twelve months and the money arising to be equally divided among my children in their lives. Secondly it is my desire that the following children (who are children of my negro woman Nully, named ?, Job, Joel, Frederick, Elza, Moriah and Jane be kept and raised among my children until ? at age the boys 21 and the girls 18 at which time they are to be emancipated. Thirdly I give to my daughter Nancy Coones wife of John Coones, one hundred & fifty acres of land which they now reside on to her and her heirs forever. Fourthly I give to my sons Thomas and Charles Beazley the tract of land I now reside on containing four hundred and forty-four acres to be equally divided so as to leave the dwelling house on the part belonging to my son Thomas as it is my will that my wife shall live with my son Thomas the land to be valued by three persons that my Executor shall appoint and the amount over and above their shares as Legatees shall be paid to my Executor after they get ? in their equal amount payments in them and their heirs forever. Fifthly the reserve of my estate to be sold on a credit of twelve months and the money arising after all my just debts are paid as also the money that may be due from my sons Thomas and Charles to be equally divided between my sons Reuben and Cornelius and my daughters Sally Vaughan Pattsey Triplett and Elizabeth? to them and their heirs forever. Sixthly I appoint William Major Executor of this my last will and testament on Witness whereof shall my hand & seal the 20th day of September 1824. Signed sealed & acknowledged Wm. Beazley (seal) In presence of William Coons David ? Benjamin (his mark) Drummond --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.