1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, Will B. O p. 348. The sons were: Charles and John and the daughters, other than Elinor, were Margaret Green, Jean Boyd, and Mary Middleton. The will was dated 17 July 1772 and was recorded 17 Dec 1772.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.36.
2On-line information. "Name Tithes Negroes Horses Mules Cattle Weakley, Thos. 1 - 3 - 2." 1782 Halifax County Virginia Personal Property Tax List http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/hali1782.htm.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, Will N p 505. "I Prudence Weakley do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any other time made. First I desire that my funeral expenses and all of my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die posseesed of, or may first come into the hands of my executor. Item 1. I give and bequeath to Mary Lee during her natural life one negro woman named Rachel, a child Anderson and her increase and at the death of my daughter, Mary Lee, it is my will and desire that the said Rachel, Anderson and their increase be agreeably divided aniongst the Mary Lee Children. Item 2. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Nancy A. Lee, and Mesouiry V. Lee one cow and to them and their heirs forever. Item 3. I give and bequeath to my son John C. H. Weakly one bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever. Item 4. I give and bequeath to my son James Weakly one bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever. Item 5. I give and bequeath to my son James Weakly one negro man named Abraham, during his natural life and at my son James Weakly's death. to be sold and agreeably divided amongst my lawful heirs. Item 6. I give and bequeath to my son David C Weakly two negros named George and Cirns during his natural life and at the death of my son D. C. Weakly it is my desire and will that my grandson William Sanford Weakly have the said boy Cirns and that my granddaughter Martha A. Weakley have George to their heirs forever. Item 7. I do nominate and appoint John S. Major, my executor and witness whereby I do this my last will set my hand and seal this 14th day of July 1840. Prudence Weakly {seal} James Williams } Harris Williams } Witnesses G.A. Woodson } Recorded February term of 1855."
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.151.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.151.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.151.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.151.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.152.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Book G page 518. The will of Thomas J. Weakley is in Book G. page 518, Christian Co. Ky. dated Feb. 7, 1833 and proven in court April 1, 1833. Edward McCarty was the executor.
3Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Will G p 527; Will K p 573. Chrsitian Co will G p 527. Inventory of Thomas Weakley, dec'd. by Edward McCarty Exec. April 6, 1833. There is a list of several negro slaves and farm animals, etc. Christian Co. Ky.Will K p 573. Eliza E. Torian, late Eliz. E. Weakley, was paid her dower in the estate of Thos. Weakley, dec'd. 1/3 of the slaves $1246.83. (The other 2/3 went to his 2 living children namely: Ursula and Charles).
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants. James and his family were living in the 6th Dist. of Dyer Co. Tenn at time of Aug. 1, 1860 Census.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Will P p 143. Montg. Co. will P p 143, Mary Lee's will, dated May 23, 1859 and recorded June term of court 1859, mentions her husband, Stephen Lee and three daughters, Eliz. Prudence, Fredonia Tennessee and Nancy Angaline.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.154.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Will Bk A p 207. David's will is in Dyer Co. will Bk. A p 207. Signed May 19, 1870, recorded Nov. 20, 1873.
3Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants. They were in Dickson Co. Aug. 26, 1850, middle dist. They moved in 1858. " " " Dyer " Sept. 6, 1860, 9th dist. near Newbern. " " " " " July 22, 1870, " " " ".
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, will Bk B p 97.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, will Bk B p 97.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.153.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.199.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.199.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants. S.A. in Cheatham Co. census records of June 30, 1860 and in Montg Co. census of June 8 1870.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.199.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.199.
1On-line information. "Name Tithes Negroes Horses Mules Cattle Weakley, Robert 2 11 3 - 21." 1782 Halifax County Virginia Personal Property Tax List http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/hali1782.htm.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, Will Book 6, p. 37. "I, Robert Weakley Senr. of Halifax County and State of Virginia, being of an imperfect state of body, but of a perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God; knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testiment, that is to say, principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul to God that gave it and my body I recommed to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, and touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First, I lend to my beloved wife Elinor, during her natural life or widowhood the plantation and tract of land whereon I now live, containing six hundred and sixty six acres as will appear by a plat made by my son Samuel, also all my household and kitchen furniture and plantation utensils also five negroes by name Jess, Hampton, Jack, Celah, and Jim, also my cart and oxen and still, also her choice of six hoggs, also a gray horse and bay mair and colt and all my stock of geese; but if she should marry, she shall be disposed of all and everything except the negro maid Celah and her horse, saddle and bridle and one bed and furniture which she shall have during her life. Also my son Thomas with the estate already given him, I lend him the negro by name Abraham until his son Thomas is sixteen years of age at which time I give and bequeath the above mentioned negro to his son Thomas; but if he should not survive to the age of sixteen, I give and bequeath the negro to his brother Samuel. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary, twenty shillings, together with the estate already given her. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane all of that tract or parcel of land which lies between the tract where I now live and Fleming Hodge, Thomas Bush and the tract of 100 Acres I gave to her husband after making the tract I sold Bush, 200 Acres, together with the estate already given her. Also I lend to my daughter Martha, during her life fifty pounds and at the death of her mother I lend to her the negro wench Celah and at her death I give and bequeath the fifty pounds and negro to her son Thomas, together with the estate already given her. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Isable twenty shillings together with the estate already given her. Also I give and bequeath to my son Robert at the marriage or death of his mother the negro by the name of Jim, together with the estate already given him. Also I give and bequeath to my son Samuel at the marriage or death of his mother all and every part of the estate which I lent to her, except the negro Celah and Jim, which I have disposed of as appears above, together with the estate already given him. Also I give and bequeath to my grandson Thomas Parker, twenty pounds. Also I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Betsy Hatfield, twenty pounds. Also I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Rodah Parker, a negro child by the name of Charles and twenty five pounds. And be it known that the estates which I have given to all and every one of my children, I give and bequeath it to them and the heirs of their bodies and should any of them die not having any heirs of their own body, the estate which I gave them shall be equally divided among the rest of my children. Also the balance of my estate both real and personal I devise shall be sold and all of my Just debts paid and the balance equally divided among my wife and children. And I do constitute and appoint my well beloved wife, Elinor, and my son Samuel executrix and executor to this my last will and testament --- In witness thereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 27th day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight. Robert Weakley {seal} Certified in court 27th day of August 1798 Bond set at $10,000. Elinor Weakley, by letter directed to the court, refused to take upon herself the burden of Executrix ---."
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 35.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, p. 35.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.45.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 51.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Will Bk 4-6 p 32. "Martha Parker, deceased; Inventory was taken on March 7, 1809 by Thomas Parker: 1 bed and furniture, 1 cow, and yearling, 1 mare and colt, 1 smoothing iron, kitchen utensild, 1 pair pot hooks. Parker added at the end of the list: there is other property in the hands of other persons, but it is uncertain whether I will ever get possession of it."
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 52.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 63.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 115.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Will book 10 p 39, 78, & 334. Robert Weakley was appointed Administrator. The inventory taken on Nov. 30, 1832 showed an unusual valuable and extensive list of household and farm items, including 34 slaves...
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 126.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants. "In the Oct. 22, 1840 Census of Scott Co. Mo. (the part that later became Mississippi County, where Isaac's son Samuel lived) Isaac Weakley is shown with his wife and one male person, age between 20 and 30 years. There was another Weakley family there from Kentucky and it is difficult to know for sure, but the person shown in Isaac's family may have been the John M. Weakley, who purchased Lot. No. 1 in the town of Charleston, Scott. Co (now Mississippi Co) on July 12, 1837, from Thankful Randol (Scott Co. deed 6 p 193. Also recorded in Mississippi County deed Bk B p 242). Isaac married in Davidson Co, Tenn. to Mrs. Mary Lee on Sept. 19, 1842. It would appppppear that Isaac's first wife, Sarah McGaugh, died while they were in Missouri." Oct. 22, 1840.
3Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Will book N. p 363. "In the name of God, Amen. I Isaac Weakley of the county of Montgomery and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory, as common to all men, do make and ordain and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, to wit: Item 1. I give to my son Thomas J. Weakley, two dollars. Item 2. I give and bequeath to my son, Robert H. Weakley, two dollars, one seyth and cradle and a lot of gears. Item 3. I give and bequeath to my grandson Isaac H. Weakley, one cow and calf. Item 4. I give and bequeath to Eliza Weakley one loom and one reel and one foot stand. Item 5. I give and bequeath to the children of my son Robt. H. Weakley all the land I own adjacent to the land of T.J. Weakley in Montgomery County, to them and their heirs forever. Item 6. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Watson, eleven hundred dollars in money, to her and her heirs forever. Item 7. I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Rebeca Hogan, six hundred and fifty dollars, to them and their heirs forever. Item 8. I give and bequeath to Marina Major one cupboard and sugar chest and one chest to her and her heirs forever. Item 9. It seems that John S. Major is to take care of me and bury me. I therefore, give and bequeath to him one cart and steers, one waggon and gears, one small sorrel horse, bridle and saddle and one mule and also my negro man named Jessee. Item 10. It is my will that my nero man Jessee have all the coarse cloths. Item 11. I give and bequeath to John S. Major all the money that may be on hand not heretofore given away in this Will out of which ballance he may pay any just debts, and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint James H. Major Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby making and declaring all other wills or parts of wills heretofore by me made, void. Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of September 1852. signed witnesses: Isaac Weakley {seal} James Williams, G.W. Garrison, D.E. Barton, James Stewart. Recorded July term 1854."
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, pp. 48, 133 & 261.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, pp. 48 & 133.
3Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 133.
4Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, p. 133.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.48.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, p. 133.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.164.
2Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, will B p 352. Minutes 7 p 59. "Administration bond for estate of Robert Weakley, Junior, was issued to Wm. Weakley. Wm. Weakley, Phillip Russell, Mark Chambliss, John Weakley made bond on July 16, 1816. Inventory was recorded Oct. 16, 1816 -- one young mare, 1 stand of arms, cash $18.50, notes, and bank account of $27.50."
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p. 48.
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3Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, p.48.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.48.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, Deed book 5 p 91. "Greetings. Know ye that I, William Wakley for and in Consideration of ye natural love and affection which I have and do bear unto William Weakley, son of Robert Weakley and allso for other good causes and considerations, me these unto moving having given and granted and by these present do give and grant and conform unto the sd. William Weakley, son of Robert Weakley, a certain quantity of goods &c. I do give my hors and sadle and one pare of iron tongs and six larg prueter soupe plats and one Pewter Tankert, thes I do warrant and ye same in what place or places so ever, ye same shall be found as well in my own ausbody or possession as in the possession, hands, power and custody of any other person or persons whatsoever of all these goods and chattels ye schedule have to annexed to have and hold. Witness: Griffith Rutherford Signed William Weakley Sept. 23, 1752 proven and recorded Dec. 7, 1757 William Weakley died during February or before March 6, 1753. Letters of Administration were issued to James Stewart March 6, 1753, with John Stewart and clement Read as securities. On the same day, David Caldwell, John Logan, Christopher Parsons and James Rutherford were directed by the court to appraise the slaves and personal estate of William Weakley deceased. They reported on October 18, 1753 (will Bk 1 p 112) that the estate of Wm. Wakely dec'd was as follows: "One roan mare, one chest, one indian blanket, 3 books, one handkerchief, one pair of sheets, 1 bedgown, 2 old shirts, one old coan, and jacket, 3 pewter dishes, 6 plates, 10 spoons, 1 shovel, 2 blankets and many other small items and about 100 shillings in money." On April 3, 1753, letters of Administration were issued to Robert Weakly for Wm. Weakly dec'd and the same persons were directed to appraise the estate of William Weakly, dec'd. On Oct 4, 1757 Thos. Bedford, James Taylor and Thomas Bouldin, Gentlemen, were appointed toe settle amount current of the estate of William Weakly dec'd, whereof Robert Weakly is administrator. On June 7, 1763 (Lunenburg deed 9 p 158) Robert Weakly and Thomas Ward sold the William Weakly plantation plus other adjacent land, a total of 526 Acres, to John White for 370L. This deed was signed, Robert Weakley. On June 9, 1763 (Deed 9 p 229) Elinor Wakley, wife of Robert Wakley and Elizabeth Ward, wife of Thomas Ward, relinquish their dower rights to the land."
Fredonia Elizabeth (Big Mammy) Weakley
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.328.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.404.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.200.
1Samuel Anderson Weakley, The Southern Virginia Weakley Families and Their Descendants, Privately Published, Nashville, TN 1963, p.328.