In a message dated 12/9/2002 5:55:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > What else is known about Robert II. Could he be my Robert? > Sue, As far as I know Robert II died in Hanover Co. about 1788. His deed of 1788 is below. Judy This indenture made the 19th day of August in the year of our Lord God MDCCLXXIII between Robt. Via, Senr of the Parish of St. Paul of the County of Hanover of the one part, to his son Robt. Via Junr of the said Parish and County of the other part, Witnesseth: That the said Robt. Via, Senr for and in consideration of the love and affection which he beareth to his said son Robt. Via, Junr and also for and in consideration of the tender and affectionate care which the said Robt. Via Junr hath exercised toward his Father at all times but particularly in his distress and sickness, hath given, granted and confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant and confirm unto the said Robert Via Junr his heirs and assigns forever all the following Estate to wit Eight Negroes Viz Peter, Tom, Jimboy, Jack, Lucy, Sarah, Amy and Jane also two featherbeds of furniture also two pewter dishes and a Bason and my Red Heffer with a Red Bull calf also a White Barrow of a White Sow Shote and also a Bay horse colt two years old all which Estate I give, Grant and confirm unto my said son Robt. Via Junr his heirs and assigns forever but with the following exception that my wife Fanny Ann Via shall hold and enjoy two of the said Negroes to Wit Sarah and Amy During her Widdowhood or as long as she shall use them well and provide for their comfortable support and nourishment in food and Clothing but when she shall Die or Marry or shall neglect them or let them suffer my said son is to assume his undivided Interest in the said Slaves and I do by these presents Warrant and Defend all the above mentioned Estate with their Increase unto my said son Robert Via Junr his heirs and assigns forever Except as to the above Exception with Respect to Sarah and Amy, in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and year above written. Robt. R. Via Senr (His Hand) In presence of Elisha White Manoah Lipscomb Lucy Kent (mark) court of Thurs. Sept. 4, 1788