Accomack County Wills 1806-1809:92
Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk
In the name God Amen I William Mister Senr being of sound mind and disposing
memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and
form as follows
To wit Imprimis I give to my son Benjamin Mister and his heirs forever
all the remaining part of my land after my son William takes off what I
have deeded to him.
Item It is my will and desire that all my personal Estate of every kind
and discription whatsoever shall be equally divided between my sons Thomas,
John, and Isaac.
Lastly I nominate and appoint my sons William and Benjamin Executors to
this my last will and Testament revoking all other will or wills by me
heretofore made as witness my hand and seal the the 29th day of June in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four 1804
William Mister
Signed sealed and acknowledged
in the presance of
John Shepard Ker
John Ker Revell
John S. Snead
At a Court held for Accomack County February the 23rd 1807 this last and Testament of William Mister Senr decd was proven by the oath of John K. Revell a witness thereto who also swore that the said will was acknowleged before the said John S. Ker and John S. Snead by the said testator and signed by him in their presence and attested by them in the presence now being deceased and the said John S. Snead being removed from the State it is adjudged to be fully proven and ordered to be recorded.
John Wise clk