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Richard Willis 1689 Richard Willis, Jr. Richard Willis 1741 Richard Willace 1773 John Willis 1712 Andrew Willis |
RICHARD WILLIS Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 20 October 1689 Proved in Open Court 8 January 1689/90 Recorded in Dorchester Land Records Liber 4 1/2-OLD, Folio 1 Wife: Francis Son: Richard Willis - eldest gets 1st choice of land known as "Roadly" to be equally divided with his brother. Son: John Willis - to share "Roadly" with his brother If they die without lawful issue then land to daughter: Francis Willis Return to top of document. |
JOHN WILLIS Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 18 September 1712 Recorded 24 November 1712 Dispute Filed 3 December 1712 Liber 14, Folio 12 Son: William Willis - all lands Daughter: Grace Willis - personal estate plus lands if William dies with no issue Daughter: Eliza Willis - personalty Son: John Willis - 12 pence Executors: William Jones and Rice Levena Witnesses: Wm. Kirke and Wm. Jones On 3 December 1712 John - the eldest son of the deceased filed a dispute to will stating that two more children were not mentioned in the will. These names were not mentioned. John stated that at the time of making will he did not believe his Father to be of sound mind. William Jones, one of the witnesses to will also appeared with John to substaniate his statement. On February 20, 1712/13 a letter was written to all interested parties to appear next April to give evidence as to condition of John (Father). Return to top of document. |
RICHARD WILLIS, Jr. wheelwright of Dorchester County Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 11 May 1737 Recorded 19 November 1737 Liber 21, Folio 814 Sister: Mary Willis made Executrix Cousin: Edward Newton Margaret Newton - daughter of Edward Newton Witnesses: Richard Webster, Sr., Sarah Whaland, Anna Webster Return to top of document. |
ANDREW WILLIS Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 24 May 1733 Recorded 23 August 1738 Liber 21, Folio 918 Wife: Rebecca Willis Son: Richard Willis Son: George Willis Son: John Willis Son: William Willis Son: Andrew Willis Son: Thomas Willis Daughter: Sarah Willis Left land called "Newtown" to Richard and George to be divided equally, also livestock - then to son John if either one died. He left a pewter plate to each child plus a feather bed and an iron pot to Richard. Witnesses: Robert Johnson, Mary Carriwy, John Pritchett Fisher Return to top of document. |
RICHARD WILLIS Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 6 November 1741 Recorded 20 January 1741/42 Liber 22, Folio 439 Wife: Mary Willis Granddaughter: Elizabeth Jolley Willis Newton - no relationship stated To wife Mary, extx, dwelling plantation. At her death to pass to Granddaughter Elizabeth Jolley and heirs, should she die w/o heirs this to pass to Willis, son of Edward Newton. Witnesses: Thomas Smith, James Billings, Robert Jenkins Return to top of document. |
RICHARD WILLACE Abstract of Last Will and Testament Made 4 June 1772 Recorded 13 October 1773 Liber 39, Folio 692 Wife: Rachel Willace Daughter: Mary Meekins Daughter: Elizabeth Willace Daughter: Sarah Willace Son: Richard Willace Granddaughter: Nancy Meekins Gave land called "Newtown" to daughter Mary Meekins, if she should die w/o heirs then returns to daughter Sarah. Gave daughter Elizabeth land called "Buttons Chance" Return to top of document. |
