Notes |
- Notes
Edward Bowman deposed on November 10, 1679 that he was aged 23 years old. [Weisiger's Henrico County, Virginia Deeds: 1677-1705, p. 148.] On February 1, 1688 or 1689 he confirmed the intention of the will of Robert Bowman, his late father, that his brother, John Bowman, was to receive the lower part of tract known as the old School House,
B. B. Weisiger, III, Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part One, 1654-1737, page 168:
Will of Edward Bowman of Henrico Parish
To son Gilbert, 200 acres on third branch of Swift Creek, being my upper lot
To son Henry, 100 acres joining John Steward, being land I bought of Samuel Newman
To son Abraham, 100 acres on south side of Swift Creek, being the remainder of land that I gave to son in law Rice Jones.
To son Abraham and son in law Rice Jones, 200 acres surveyed for me on Swift Creek, and also an entry I have joining my brother John Bowman, equally,
To each of my four sons, a feather bed, and money in Mr. Perry's hands to be laid out for blanketts, ets.
Son Henry to live at this plantation I live on until 21
I appoint son in law Henry Charles
Dated 10 May 1722
Wit: J. Bolling, Jr., Robert Hudson, Sr., Edward Tanner
To three daughters Elizabeth, Frances, and Mary, each, 1 shilling
Recorded 6 Aug. 1722 [3]
|