9 January 1759 - Louisa Co., VA Will Book 1, page 48:

In the name of God, amen, I, Thomas Greasom of Fredericksvile Parish of the County of Louisa being in a . . . condition but of sound mind and memory shall constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in like manner and form following to wit.

First, I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of my Almighty Creator and my body to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner . . . and appointment of my beloved wife in hopes a joyfull resurrection through Jesus Christ my Redeemer and as to my worldly goods dispose of them . . .beneath as Jan first (?) I will and give all my moveable to my beloved wife, Mary Gresham to do with as she shall think fit. Item . I give my hole dividend of land with Manner Plantation whereon I now live containing by three hundred acres more or less be equally divided among my three sons to witt: Benjamin Greasome, John Gresham and Richard Gresham the plantation whereon Benjamin Greasom dwells to take with his part and the Manner Planation Richard Gresham to have with his part and John Gresom to have it other hundred from his . . . desire that my wife dwell on the Plantation whereon I dwell . . . without being interrupted. I do appoint my loving wife, Mary Gresham whole executor of this my last will and testament as witnessed whereof I have here fixed my hand and seal this night day of January 1759.

Thomas Gresham
(His seal)

Signed Sealed in Presents of:
Waddy Thompson . . . held for Louisa
Benjamin Gresham)
Richard Gresham
Mary Sears)

On the 25 Day of March 1760.

This will was this day proved in open court by the oathe of Waddy Thompson, Benjamin Gresham, Richard Gresham & Mary Sears Witnessor.

Thereto & by the Court Admitted to record & is recorded.

Will probated 1759.