Will of William Bassett


William's will as published in New Kent County History, Vol 1 pg 189

I give and bequeath unto my son John Bassett a parcel of land which is between Wayoke Main Swamp and Charles Fleming's Spring Branch which branch runs down to Thomas Ellyson's land with all it's rights and privileges as above said unto John Bassett and his heirs to descend to my next heir in blood and so to proceed and descend from heir to heir in a right line forever.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne More a parcel on the North side of Waynoke Main Swamp with all its rights as above said.
I give unto my daughter Ursula Bassett one fether Bed & furniture with she now lieth on. Also, I unto my daughter Ursula Bassett two cows and one horse.
I give unto my daughter Mary Boughan one shilling.
I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Howle one shilling.
I give unto my daughter Frances Horsley one shilling.
After the death of my good wife Anne, what estate should be left then half of it to be equally divided between my son John Bassett and my daughter Urecilia Bassett and the other half to be equally divided between all my other children.
I give unto my loveing wife Anne Bassett during her widowhood that she shall live upon the plantation whereon I now live with all the land running to the Branches which is called Charles Flemings Spring Branch and the same peaceably and quietly to enjoy and possess without any molestation or trouble whatsoever during her natural life.
I hereby appoint my wife Anne Bassett to be my true and lawful Executrix to see my debts paid out of my Estate, my funeral right solmnized and this my last Will & Testament Fullfilled but no appraisement or inventory to be taken of my estate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th of October 1720
Will Bassett (SEAL) sealed before us: Elmore GArrard.
William's will was proved 14 May 1724 New Kent Co VA.

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