Will of John Bottom of Varina Parish, to son John, 100 acres near White Oak Swamp; to son Thomas, the plantation where he lives, being the rest of the above land; to wife, Elizabeth, her choice of three feather beds, and the other two to daughters, Mary and Elizabeth. To son John, livestock and items. Rest of estate to be divided between wife and children, one cow named Coale; to daughter Mary Garrett; to younger sons, William and Joseph, a grey mare; to son Thomas, a black mare; to eldest son, John, a sword. All the rest to be divided between wife, daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, and sons, Thomas, William, and Joseph. Son John to be executor.

Dated 29 April 1710.
Witness: Richard Williams, John Hancock, Mary Hancock. Recorded 3 Sept 1711.