Will of
James Whitt
Submitted by
Bev Tracy
Will Book 3
Page 192
Tazewell County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen I James Whitt of the county of Tazewell, and
State of Virginia, Taking into the consideration the uncertainty of
life and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish
this as my last Will and testament revoking all others.
1st I give and bequeath unto my father, Hezekiah Whitt the sum of
ten dollars.
2nd I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy Whitt all the residue of my
Estate both real and personal and all such Real and Personal Estate as
I may hereafter acquire and lastly I hereby appoint my wife Nancy Whitt
my executor to this my last will and testament and direct that she in
the first place shall pay all my just debts. In testimony where of I
have hereinto affixed my hand and seal this 12th day of August in the
year of Christ 1842.
James Whitt
In the County of Tazewell State of Virginia in Sept 1855. The last will
and Testament of James Whitt was presented in Court and proved
according to law by the oath of Bird Lockart and John M. Lockart
subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
James Whitt was the son of Hezekiah Whitt. He married Nancy Skaggs,
daughter of Jeremiah Skaggs. They had no children.
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