Will
of Jonathan Richardson, Bedford Co., VA
Dated: 5 Oct. 1772
Pages: 183-184
My son Jesse 200 acres of land that I now live on.
My son Thomas 100 acres of land the upper part of my land joining to
the last mentioned premises.
My son Amos 100 acres of land the lower part of my land.
My son Joseph that I had by my first wife, thirty shillings sterling.
My wife Anne all my movable effects in her possession till my
children come of age, then to be divided equally among Mary Nance Aimy
Jesse, Thomas and Amos. (Note: only one comma used to separate these
names) My wife's thirds to be deducted out of the last mentioned effects
or estate.