I, William Rogers, of the Lower Parish of Surrey County, being not very well but in perfect mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this life and that all men are mortal, I do make this my Last Will and Testament.

First, I bequeath my soul to God that gave it and my body to the Earth from whence it came to be buried after a Christain manner by my Executor (vix::)

I give to my son, William Rogers, which I had with my former wife, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my son, Benjamin Rogers, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my son, Robert Rogers, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my daughter Elizabeth Ellis, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my daughter Mary Bennit, the valley of five shillings
I give to my daughter Sarah Bennitt, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my daughter Percilla Prochter, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my son, Joseph Rogers, the valley of five shillings.
I give to my youngest son, William Rogers, which I had with my second wife, Elizabeth, my Plantation and four hundred and fifty acres of land to it and all that is his in my lifetime.
I give to my duaghter Jane Rogers, the valley of five shillings and all that is called hers in my lifetime.
I give to my loving wife, Elizabeth Rogers, all the rest of my worldly goods, which hath pleased God to bless me with all after the Legacies are paid of. I do make her my whole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament avoiding and disavowing all other former Wills as witness my hand and seal this twenty-eigth day of January, 1725.

His Witnesses: /s/ William Rogers
Elizabeth Washington Hand and Seal
Prissella Thomas Seal with Red Wax
T. Washington

At a court held at Southwark for the County of Surrey, May 1727.
The above mentioned Will of William Rogers as presented in Court by Elizabeth Rogers, Executrix, thereof who made oath thereto and gave bond with security according to law and being proven by oathes of Priscilla Thomas and T. Washington witnesses thereto. The same is Ordered to be recorded and is recorded by:
CLERK

Transcribed and submitted by: Debora C. Reese

In the name of God Amen. I James Bennit Sen'r of Brunswick Co in Va knowing the uncertainty of human life and being now in perfect mind and disposing memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in writing and form as follows. Item I give and bequeath unto my Son Benjamin Bennit all of the land lying between the Stoney Bottom and the upper line. Item I give and Bequeath unto my loving Children James Bennit Mary Proctor Frances Sims Priscilla Digger and Joseph Bennit one Shilling Sterling. Item I give and bequeth unto my Son Reubin Bennit all of the lower part from the said Stoney Bottom and plantation Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Brambley Bennit one feather bed and furniture one Truck one Bible and the side saddle and the rest of my Estate i lend to my Loving wife Mary Bennit and my Son Reubin Bennet Executrix & Executors of this my last will & Testament hereby revoking and disanuling all former and other Wills and Testaments made by me whatsoever in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh Day of November anno Domino 1751 Signed Sealed & acknowledged in the presence of John Dugger, John Duke, Edward Parrish. The Court held for Brunswick Co the 31st day of March 1752

An Inventory & appraisment of the Estate of James Bennit dec'd taken Nov 27, 1752 1 Pott, 1 do, 1 do, 10 plates, case of knives, 2 basons(basins), the dishes, 2 Candle Sticks, 1 spinning Wheel, 1 Frying pan, old Iron & fire tongs, the pailes & tubs, 2 Barrels, 3 chairs, 1 chest, 1 table,1 gun, 1 spit, 1 box iron, 1 pint pott, 1 chamber Pott, Carpernters tools, & a whipsaw, The Swork & (Cutchbox?) 2 Stays & Harness, 2 Juggs, and a Butter Pott, 1 Linen Wheel, 3 barrels, The Shoemakers Tools, 1 Padlock, 1 Bed & bedstead, 1 do, 1 grin(d)stone, 1(Horse) and Bell, 3 wedges and a Iron, 1 cow & yearling, 3 casks, 1 pair steelyards, 1 bed &furniture, 1 side Saddle, 1 Tub, 1 auger & a Qt pott, 1 Bible, 1 trunk. Appraisers: John Edwards, Charles Edwards, Nicholas H. Proctor, Reuben Bennitt, Mary Bennitt. Returned into Brunswick Co Court the 28th day of Nov 1752 & ordered to be recorded

I, James Bennett, of Southwark Parish in the County of Surry, give to my son William Bennett plantation on which he now lives and part of a tract formerly bought of Charles Binns; to my son James 20 sh; to my son John all my carpenters and coopers tools now in his possession. To daus. Anne, Martha, Mary and Sarah, personalty. To my daughter Bridget the use of my best house and as much land as she can work. To my son Samuel the use of my plantation where he now lives. After death of Samuel and his wife without male issue I give plantation to my grandson, Thomas Bennett, so of William Bennett. Samuel to be exr. Teste; Charles Binns, Wm Goodwyn, Wm Batt, Wm Clark. Probated 10/17/1752