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Will of James Whitt
Submitted by Bev Tracy

Will Book 3
Page 192
Tazewell County, Virginia

In the name of God Amen I James Whitt of the county of Tazewell, and State of Virginia, Taking into the consideration the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this as my last Will and testament revoking all others.

1st I give and bequeath unto my father, Hezekiah Whitt the sum of ten dollars.

2nd I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy Whitt all the residue of my Estate both real and personal and all such Real and Personal Estate as I may hereafter acquire and lastly I hereby appoint my wife Nancy Whitt my executor to this my last will and testament and direct that she in the first place shall pay all my just debts. In testimony where of I have hereinto affixed my hand and seal this 12th day of August in the year of Christ 1842.

James Whitt

In the County of Tazewell State of Virginia in Sept 1855. The last will and Testament of James Whitt was presented in Court and proved according to law by the oath of Bird Lockart and John M. Lockart subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.

James Whitt was the son of Hezekiah Whitt. He married Nancy Skaggs, daughter of Jeremiah Skaggs. They had no children.


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