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Robert made his will in Newport Parish of Isle of Wight County on 1 November 1743, and was probated on 28 January 1744/45. Robert's will: (1) son Hardy, half of home plantation, horse, bridle, saddle, gun, sword, 2 sows with pigs, and a set of iron wedges; (2) son Robert, half the home planation, mare, cow and calf; (3) son George, £6 when he comes of age, cow and calf, 2 leather chairs, and black walnut table; (4) son Charles, £ when he comes of age, 4 leather chairs, and a small cedar table; (5) daughter Sarah, feather bed, bolster, sheet, blanket, bedstead, 2 pewter dishes, and 6 pewter spoons; (6) daughter Priscilla, feather bed, 2 pewter basis, 6 pewter spoons, iron pot; (7) wife and executrix Ann, rest of the estate, the use of half the plantation in her lifetime; (8) brother John Lawrence to look after George's estate; (9) Charles Lawrence left in the care of his grandfather Hardy Council. Witnesses, William Lawrence , John Lawrence , and Hardy Councill.[CI:222:?3:CI] |