Source:Will of Israel Turner
I found this will of Israel Turner at the following site:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/henry/wills/willbk01.txt
It is here said to have come from: HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WILL BOOK 1, ABSTRACTS; 1779-1799, pp. 1-2
- Important people mentioned
Transcription
Will dated Feb. 18, 1777. To be buried at the discretion of the commanding officer at Ft. P. Henry.; To my eldest brother that part of Negro Bob which is half the price of said Negro and all my clothing with lays in possession of David Chadwell living in Pittsylvania County on Smith's River, and likewise all my wages that is coming to me for my service in the Commonwealth of Virginia, also to brother John. Israel Turner My half-brother William Turner have 1 cow and calf of David Chaswell, valued at 45 s. Wit. G. Hartford(?), John Redd.
Notes
The negro Bob was inherited from Israel's father, John, as per the Will of John Turner.
David Chadwell is the husband of Israel's sister, Elizabeth Turner.