James Spratt

Male, #755, (circa 1794 - )

Birth*circa 1794 James was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1794. 
Marriage*6 Nov 1819 He married Celia Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 Nov 1819. 
(heir) Will28 Sep 1822 In Cherry Culpepper's will on 28 Sep 1822 at Norfolk Co., Virginia, James was named as an heir.
     In the name of God Amen I Cherry Culpepper of Deep Creek Norfolk County being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God & calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being anxious to dispose of all property that I hold Viz.

First I give and bequeath unto my Nephew James Spratt and his heirs one negro boy named Jacob forever.

Second I give unto my sister Catherine Culpepper one bed and bed stead & furniture, one trunk & twenty dollars in cash.

Third I give & bequeath unto James Spratt Jr. & Paul Cherry all my right & title in a plantation lying on Julius Creek & what money that Mr. Henry Deal is due me to be equally divided between them forever.

Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my sister Faithey Messley one wollen [?] counterpiece one loom and implements for ever,

Fifth I give unto my sister Mary Cherry one large chest forever.

Sixth I forgive the debt that Joseph West [?] is due me and Sister Catherine as I have made her amends for what he was due her &

Seventh it is my will that my brother John Culpepper have a right made him for my rights in the plantation that he now lives on by my heirs, I have rec'd pay for the same from him and neglected to make my ought [?]

Eighth and last it is my will that Henry Spratt shall pay all my funeral expenses & Doctors charges.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix'd my seal this 28th of Sept 1829.

Cherry (x) Culpepper (seal)

Signed Sealed & Delivered In presence of Isaiah Cherry Jr, Silas Cherry, Arch'd Cherry

In a Court held for Norfolk County the [illegible] of October 1829 -- the foregoing [illegible] was proved by the oath of the said witnesses and ordered to be recorded. Teste. Wm. Wilson [illegible title].1 

Last Edited 15 Apr 1999

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.