Last Will and Testament of Kendall Ames - 27 June 1839 - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk

I Kendall Ames of the County of Accomack and State of Virginia do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following

I give to Arthur Bogg's Children Viz Nancy Northam, Margaret Parker, William Boggs, Henry Boggs, Betsy Mason, Jane Moore and Lucy Moore each five dollars cash.

I give to James Boggs my half brother twenty dollars Cash.

I give to Rachel Rodgers my half sister twenty dollars Cash.

I give my negro man Isaac to My half brother Elijah Boggs and to my nephew John T. Ames during theri joint lives and at the death of either I then give him the said Isaac to the survivor and his heirs --- The balance of my property after the payment of my just debts and funeral charges I give to my half brother Elijah Boggs and nephew John T. Ames to be equally divided between them.

And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my said brother Elijah Boggs executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revolking all others by me heretofor made.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this day of June 27th in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine.

Kendall Ames

Signed Sealed and Pronounced
in Our presence by Kendall Ames
to be his last Will & Testament

Joseph P. Boggs
Thos D. Boggs
John R. Boggs

At a Court held for Accomack County on the 31th day of August 1840 ---
This las Will and Testament of Kendall Ames decd was proved by the oaths of Joseph P. Boggs and Thomas D. Boggs witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded

Teste

(Examined)

Thos R. Joynes CAC