I,
Robert Cobbs of Halifax County and State of Virginia being old and infirm and
consequently weak of body but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the
same, do make this my last will and testament in the following manner, viz,
First my will and desire is that all my just debts be punctually paid by my
executor to be named. I have heretofore
given to each of my children, namely Ambrose Cobb, Robert Cobb, John Cobb,
Hannah and Sarah Tucker, and Elizabeth Cobb, as much of my Estate as I am able
to give them. My estate that may be
remaining in my possession at the time of my death or my ----------- I give to
my beloved wife Catharine Cobb to dispose of as she thinks ------------- . I lend to my wife Catharine during her
natural life the tract of land and plantation whereon I now life and at her death
I give the same to my daughter Catharine Couneleh to her and her heirs
forever. My desire is that my estate
may be ----------.
.
Lastly
I nominate and appoint my friend William Syanor (Saynor) Executor of this my
last will and testament hereby revoking all others by me made.
I
have set my hand and seal this 29th day August 1821.
Signed
Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of
Benjamin
Lax
William
Pringle
Robert
Cobbs SL (?)
John
Lax (his mark)
(This
Will was proved 24 Feb 1823.)
At a
court held for Halifax County the 26th July 1823 the last will and testament of
Robert Cobbs deceased was ------- by the oaths of these witnesses thereto
subscribed and ------ to be
recorded. .
Teste
Samuel Williams
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