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1773-1787 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 16 & 17 [Mike Marshall]; Page 307.
Richard Hipkin's Will
In the Name of God Amen, I Richard Hipkins of the County of Westmoreland and Parish of Washington do make constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit;
Imprimis, I desire my estate to be appraised and inventories and a return thereof made to court as soon as may be after my decease, and that all my just debts be paid by and with the debts due to me, together with the crop of tobacco now in the house, and if not sufficient, the balance to be paid out of the sales of my personal estate.
Secondly, I lend unto my dear wife, one third part of my estate both real and personal including in her part my chariot and four horses thereto belonging which third part after her decease is to return back to my esate and be disposed of as hereafter directed.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Spotswood Hipkins upon his arrival to the age of 21 years or marries, the land and plantation where I now live, subject to my wife’s dower therein, also the profits arising therefrom which said profits to be applied to his education, support and maintenance after my death. But if he should die the said land to my son Thomas Hipkins.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my son William Augustus Hipkins upon his arrival to 21 years or marries, the land and plantation at the head of Pope’s Creek, known by the name of “Ruins”, it being the land I purchased to Tapscott and wife, subject to my wifes dower, also the profits arising therefrom, to be applied to his education, support and maintenance after my death. But if he should die the said land to my son Thomas Hipkins.
Fifthly, It is my will and desire that after dower is allotted my wife from and out of my negroes, that my executors make choice from amongst the remainder thereof, of four negro girls about the age of 16 years (with their increase) and allot two of them to my daughter Mary Hipkins and the other two to my daughter Elizabeth Hipkins.
Sixthly, It is also my will that the negroes which remain after the allotment of dower therein to my wife, and those given to my daughters Mary Hipkins and Elizabeth Hipkins be equally divided between my three sons, Robert Spotswood Hipkins, William Augustus Hipkins and Thomas Hipkins when they arrive to 21 years or marries.
Seventhly, It is my will and desire that after the death of my wife the dower slaves with their increase be equally divided amongst my three sons Robert Spotswood Hipkins, William Augustus Hipkins and Thomas Hipkins or the survivors thereof.
Eighthly, it is my will that the money arising from the sale of my personal estate, after the allotment of dower, shall remain after compleating the payment of my just debts, shall go in the following manner: 75 pounds to my son William Augustus Hipkins to be laid out by my executor in building houses upon the land given to him or purchasing stock for the same; and the residue I give to my son Thomas Hopkins.
Ninthly, it is my will and desire that my wife have the entire management and direction of my son Thomas Hipkins during his minority and do appoint her guardian until he reaches 21 years.
Tenthly, It is my will that the four looking glasses in the parlor and dining room together with my clock remain unsold which I give to my son Robert Spotswood Hipkins.
Eleventh, It is my will with respect to my three daughters they being amply provided for by means of inheritance from their mother and legacies from their grandmother in money and lands which lands with their consent I sold to Mr. John Brook of Essex [County] and for which I have his bond for 1,3066 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence which said bond I leave to them in payment for their respective parts, to be devised according to their consent heretofore and their just proportions as follows, to wit;
To Mary Hipkins, for her 52 acres, 346 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
To Elizabeth Hipkins, for her 52 acres, 346 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
To Charlotte Hipkins, for her 168 acres, 666 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
Twelveth, I give to my daughter Charlotte Hipkins, 5 shillings specie in lieu of and demands against my estate.
Lastly, I constitue and appoint my friend Majr. Thomas Sthreshly, executor of this my will and guardian to my sons Robert Spotswood Hipkins, William Augustine Hipkins and my daughter Elizabeth Hipkins for and during their minority. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of March 1785.
Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of
Daniel McCarty Richard Hipkins
Alexander Somervail [Somervell]
Thomas Turner
William Augustine Washington
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 25th day of April 1786, this last will and testament being presented into court by Thomas Sthreshly the executor therein named who made oath thereto as the law directs and the same being also proved by the oath of Daniel McCarty, Thomas Turner and William Augustine Washington three of the witnesses, thereto is admitted to record and on the motion of the said Thomas Sthreshly and his performing what the law in such cases requires, a certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste Richard Parker, CWC
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1787-1794 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Wills Book 18 [Mike Marshall]; Page 365.
King to Hipkins Indenture
This indenture made this 27th day of March 1793 between Thomas King of the County of Westmoreland and Parish of Washington of the one part and Robert S. Hipkins of the county and parish aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that Thomas King in consideration of 50 pounds current money of Virginia in hand has sold to Robert S. Hipkins all that tract of land with appurtenances lying in the Parish of Washington and County of Westmoreland containing 125 acres and bounded on the one side by the lands of Mr. Daniel McCarty and on the other by the land belonging to the estate of Mr. Richard Hipkins, deceased, known by the name of the “Flamstead Tract”. In witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day month and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
James Muse Thomas King (his mark)
Robert Rose
Joseph Fox, Jr.
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 25th day of February 1794 this indenture of bargain and sale and receipt thereon endorsed were proved by the oaths of James Muse and Joseph Fox, Jr., two of the witnesses thereto who saw Robert Rose, deceased the other witness sign the said deed and receipt and ordered to be recorded.
Test James Bland CWC
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1794-1799 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 19 [Mike Marshall]; Page 45.
Hipkins to Payne Indenture
this indenture made the 25th day of January 1794 between Robert Spotswood Hipkins of the one part and James Payne of the other part both of the County of Westmoreland in parish of Washington. Witnessed that Robert S. Hipkins in consideration of 90 pounds in hand has sold to James Payne a tract of land situate in the aforesaid county and parish containing by estimation 120 acres being the lands purchased by the said Hipkins in the year 1793 of Thomas King of the county and parish aforesaid. Bounded by the land of the said Hipkins of the one side running down the main road to an old hickory tree, from thence to an old chestnut tree, standing on the Spring Hills, and from thence down the Spring Branch to the line of Daniel McCarty. In witness whereof the said Robert S. Hipkins have hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Joseph Fox, Jr. Robert S. Hipkins
Thomas N. Berryman
Samuel Berryman
at a court held for Westmoreland County the 29th day of July 1794 this indenture bargain and sale was acknowledged by Robert S. Hipkins party thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste James Bland CWC
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1794-1799 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 19 [Mike Marshall]; Page 138.
Hipkins to Hipkins Indenture
To all to whom these presents shall come, I Hannah Hipkins of Westmoreland County, greetings. Whereas I did give and execute a bond bearing date the [blank] day of [blank] in the year 178[6] as by the obligation & condition of the said bond may appear, payable to Thomas Streshley, executor of Richard Hipkins; and whereas judgement has been obtained upon the same bond and and execution has been sued forth upon the same against me which execution is the property of Robert S. Hipkins and William Hipkins, sons and devisees of the said Richard Hipkins: Now know all men by these presents that the said Hannah Hipkins for and in consideration of the said sum due upon the said execution which said Robert S. Hipkins and William Hipkins have agreed shall be returned satisfied; Have demised, relinguished, released and quit claimed and by these presents, do for me, my executors, adminstrators, and assigns, demise, relinquish, release and forever quit claim unto the said Robert S. Hipkins and William Hipkins all and singular the lands and all and every of the slaves which were allowed to me as dower from the estate of the aforesaid Richard Hipkins, and I do hereby warrant that the said Robert S. Hipkins and William Hipkins shall have and hold all and singular the said lands, tenements, and slaves free and clear of any claim by me or any person claiming from in by or under me. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of January 1796.
Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of
John Campbell Hannah Hipkins
Daniel McCarty
Meredith Yeatman
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 25th day of January 1796 this release was proved by the oaths of John Campbell and Daniel McCarty and Meredith Yeatman the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste James Bland CWC
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1794-1799 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 19 [Mike Marshall]; Page 212.
Martin to Hipkins Indenture
This indenture made the 22nd day of September 1796 between Jacob Martin of the parish of Washington and County of Westmoreland of the one part and Robert S. Hipkins of the said parish and county of the second part. Witnesseth that Jacob Martin in consideration of 300 pounds in hand has sold to Robert S. Hipkins all that tract of land now in possession of Charles Ashton lying on Mattox Creek in this aforesaid parish and county containing by accurate survey 61 ¼ acres and bounded as follows; beginning at a stake in a marsh corner to James Muse and extending thence along in old ditch and hedge North 48° 15 minutes West 70.5 poles to the end of the said ditch and hedge near the said Muse’s gate, thence South 55° West 3.5 poles along a hedge, thence North 53° 30 minutes West 23.5 poles along the said hedge to a large marked white oak, thence South 58° 45 minutes West 12.5 poles along the said hedge to a cedar post, thence South 15° 30 minutes East 158 poles to Mattox Creek, thence South 47° East 30 poles to a point of marsh, thence along the meanders of the said Creek including the marsh the several turnings thereof, to a point of land making the mouth of the said branch between this and the said Muse’s land, thence up the said branch the several turnings thereof to the beginning. In witness whereof the said Jacob Martin have hereunto affixed his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
Daniel McCarty Jacob Martin
Beckwith Butler
John Payne
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 26th day of September 1796 this indenture of bargain and sale and receipt thereon endorsed were proved by the oath of Daniel McCarty, Beckwith Butler and John Payne the witnesses thereto and ordered be recorded.
Teste James Bland CWC
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1799-1803 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 20 [Mike Marshall]; Page 112.
Hipkins to Hipkins Indenture
This indenture made this 14th day of January 1800 between Robert S. Hipkins formally of the County of Westmoreland now the County of Richmond of the one part and William A. Hipkins of the County of Westmoreland of the other part. Witnesseth the said Robert S. Hipkins in consideration of the natural love and affection which he bears to his brother the said William A. Hipkins as in consideration of a request and desire in the last will and testament of Samuel Hipkins contained whereby the said Samuel recommended the said Robert to do something for his brother William and for and in consideration of the sum of six shillings to the said Robert by the said William in hand paid he the said Robert has sold by these presents unto the said William the following property, to wit; one tract of land lying in the Parish of Washington and County of Westmoreland and purchased by the said Robert S. Hipkins of Capt. Jacob Martin; [also] one other tract of land lying in the White Oak Swamp and purchased by the said Robert S. Hipkins of James Spark for which the last tract of land the said Park has not yet made a deed to the said Robert. Also the following Negroes, to wit; Edmund, Elliott, Will, Frank, Nan, Steward, Robbin,Cyntay, Cyress; also the following stock, to wit; 4 work horses and all the stocks of hogs and horned cattle now on the plantation together with all the plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture of every kind which is now in or about the house. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written.
Signed sealed acknowledged and delivered in presence of us
Joseph Fox , Jr., John Campbell Robert S. Hipkins
John Martin
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 28th day of April 1800 the aforegoing deed from Hipkins to Hipkins was presented to the court and proved by the oath of Joseph Fox, Jr., Joseph Campbell and John Martin three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste Joseph Fox, Jr. CWC
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1799-1803 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 20 [Mike Marshall]; Page 113.
Hipkins to Hipkins Indenture
To all to whom these presents may come, know ye that I William A. Hipkins in consideration of a deed of bargain and sale bearing date the 14th day of January 1800 from the said Robert S. Hipkins to me for sundry property therein named to by these presents release and fully and freely acquit the said Robert S. Hipkins his heirs etc. of all and every claim which I may or might have to any part of the estate of my uncle Samuel Hipkins under his will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 15th day of January 1800.
John Campbell William A. Hipkins
Joseph Fox, Jr.,
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 28th day of April 1800 the aforegoing deed from Hipkins to Hipkins was presented to the court and proved by the oath of two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste Joseph Fox, Jr. CWC
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