Washington County, Virginia Will Book 13: 522
Mary Gray will
dated 23 Dec. 1848; proved 28 Apr 1856
abstracted Jan. 2011 by D. Powell from FHL mf #34359
Mary Gray of Washington Co., Virginia
desire that all just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
to beloved son Robert Emmett Gray in consideration of the love and affection which I bear him, all of the property left to me by my deceased son William M. Gray, that is, 1 sorrel horse named John, 1 sheep and 17 hogs.
also to Robert my clock, my new bed and high posted bedstead, 2 blankets, 2 sheets, 2 quilts, 2 pillows and 1 bolster.
also the sheep left me by my deceased husband and their increase, also 13 hogs and 6 of my chairs.
to my beloved daughter Rebecca Sandoe a cow named Spring and her calf, or my red heifer; the other to my son Robert E.
to my dear Granddaughter Ellen James my plain ___ cupboard and 6 of my chairs.
John A. Campbell executor
23 Dec. 1848 Mary Gray (her mark)
Wit:
Wm M. Gray
John A. Campbell
28 April 1856
will proved on oath William M. Gray and John A. Campbell; John A. Campbell declined taking on the responsibilities of executor. James L. Davis took oath of administrator with will annexed and posted his bond for $400 with William M. Gray and John Gray his security