Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 2: 223
Will of John Keys
dated 20 Nov. 1799; proved in court 17 Dec. 1799
abstracted Jan. 2008 by D. Powell from FHL mf #34356
John Keys of Washington County, Virginia
Son James Keys __ pounds from bond due by Jesse Arams [?], and my large Bible and a large armed chair
Son John Keys tract of land I now live on and 2 horses, 1 bed and furniture and implements of husbandry
Daughter Martha Keys household furniture and 3 cows; all sheep and 1 two yr old bay mare
Executors to pay daughter Jennet Buchanan, late Jennet Keys 10 pounds, 1 heifer
debts to be paid from remainder personal property; any remaining to daughter Martha
daughter Polly Campbell my books
executors: sons John Keys and son-in-law Samuel Buchanan who now lives in this county and James Campbell
20 Nov. 1799
John Keys
wit
Robert Ramsey
William Farris Sr.
Matthew Buchanan
17 Dec. 1799
will proved on oath William Faires Sr. and Matthew Buchanan
John Keys, Samuel Buchanan and James Campbell took oath of executor with security by Mathew Buchanan, David Craig, and Adam Hope