Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485314575:1030:191555462
• _UID: 6402B94C93E1403D870DB5EBCBA93FE72A80
• Misc: 29 Mar 1773, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; mentioned in his father's will
• Possessions: 1785, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1786, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Misc: 12 Mar 1787, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appointed guardian for his sister Mary Anna
• Possessions: 19 May 1787, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 3 May 1788, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 30 May 1789, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 7 Jul 1790, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 14 May 1791, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 9 Jul 1792, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 8 Apr 1793, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 5 Jul 1794, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Misc: 14 Jul 1794, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; list as his mother's executor
• Possessions: 1795, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 14 May 1795, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1796, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax 322 acres
• Possessions: 11 Apr 1796, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1797, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 10 Apr 1797, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1798, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 9 Apr 1798, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1799, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 30 Apr 1799, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1800, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 12 Jul 1800, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Probate: 11 Sep 1809, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Notes:

In the personal property lists, starting in 1793, I see John Baker and George Baker with son William in the neighborhood and not yet attached to a family here.

Birth:
Personal property tax was generally collected on males older than 21. Since William is paying tax in 1785. Tax would have been assessed for the year he turned 21 and then paid the next year. So, born in 1763 or earlier. At that time, the part of Mecklenburg where the Bakers lived was Lunenburg.

Possessions:
1785 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 4
Cows: 14

Slaves:
Suck
Sam
John
Tom

Possessions:
1786 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 1
Cattle: 16
Horses: 3

Slaves > 16
Sam
Suk
John
Slaves < 16
Sam

Possessions:
1787 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
19 May 1787
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 2
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 4
Cows: 56

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Milly

Slaves < 16:
Sam

Possessions:
1788 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
3 May 1787
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 2
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 4

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam

Slaves < 16:
Sam

Possessions:
1789 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
30 May 1789
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 2
Horses: 5

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Sam

Slaves < 16:
Doll
Lucy

Possessions:
1790 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
7 Jul 1790
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 4

Slaves > 16:
John
Sam
Sam

Slaves < 16:
Molly

Possessions:
1791 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
14 May 1791
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 3
Horses: 5

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Sam

Slaves < 16:
Polly
Lucy

Possessions:
1792 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
9 Jul 1792
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 2
Horses: 5

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Sam

Slaves < 16:
Moll
Sukey

Possessions:
1793 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
8 Apr 1793
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 3
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 7

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Sam

Slaves < 16:
Phillip

Possessions:
1794 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
5 July 1794
WM > 16: 2
Slaves > 16: 4
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 6

Robert his son - 16

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Sam
Suk

Possessions:
1795 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Wm Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 0.10.7

Possessions:
1795 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
14 May 1795
WM > 16: 3
Slaves > 16: 5
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 5

Robert & Irby his son - 16

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Phil
Sam
Milly

Slaves 12-16
Jacob

Possessions:
1795 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Wm Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 0.10.7

Possessions:
1796 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
11 Apr 1796
WM > 16: 3
Slaves > 16: 5
Slaves < 16: 2
Horses: 5

Robert & Irby his son - 16

Slaves > 16:
Sam
Jack
Sam
Phil
Milly

Slaves 12-16
Jacob

Possessions:
1797 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Wm Baker
322 acres
$2.19 per acre
value $705.18
tax $1.77

Possessions:
1797 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
10 Apr 1797
WM > 16: 3
Slaves > 16: 5
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 5

Robert & Irby his son - 16

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Phil
Sam
Milly

Slaves 12-16
Jacob

Possessions:
1798 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Wm Baker
322 acres
$2.19 per acre
value $705.18
tax $2.66

Possessions:
1798 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
9 Apr 1798
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 6
Slaves < 16: 2
Horses: 5
Tax: $3.25

Sons no longer in the household

Slaves > 16:
Sam
Jack
Phil
Sam
Milly
Jane

Slaves 12-16
Jacob
Michael

Possessions:
1799 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Wm Baker
322 acres
$2.19 per acre
value $705.18
tax $3.39

Possessions:
1799 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
30 Apr 1799
WM > 16: 2
Slaves > 16: 7
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 6
Tax: $4.24

Irby his son - 16

Slaves > 16:
Sam
Jack
Phil
Sam
Jacob
Milly
Jane

Slaves 12-16
Michael

Possessions:
1800 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Wm Baker
322 acres
$2.19 per acre
value $705.18
tax $3.39

Possessions:
1800 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
William Baker
12 Jul 1800
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 7
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 5
Tax: $4.12

Slaves > 16:
Jack
Sam
Phil
Sam
Jacob
Mil
Sin

Slaves 12-16
Michael

Probate:
Administrator bond secured by Irby Baker and Mary Baker

Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Robert Baker was born before 1778 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; and died.
2. Irby Baker was born before 1779 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; and died.
3. Zachariah Baker and died.
4. Maryanna Baker and died.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485314578:1030:191555462
• _UID: 7137E69B323B4232A74A0E4C2D7EFC413D68
• Possessions: 15 Jul 1760, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States; received land grant for 154 acres
• Possessions: 23 May 1763, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States; received a land grant of 223 acres
• Possessions: 14 Oct 1765, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; purchased land from Bazzell Waggstaff
• Misc: 12 Oct 1766, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; named surveyor of the road
• Misc: 19 Feb 1767, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Misc: 9 Mar 1767, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; failed to appear in court
• Misc: 14 Apr 1767, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Misc: 14 Mar 1768, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States; was overseer of the road
• Misc: 11 Apr 1768, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Misc: 11 Apr 1768, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Misc: 11 Apr 1769, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Possessions: 9 Jul 1769, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; sold land to Robert Munford
• Misc: 12 Sep 1769, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Misc: 10 Mar 1772, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court records
• Misc: 4 Aug 1772, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; failed to appear in court
• Misc: 11 Sep 1772, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Will: 29 Mar 1773, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
• Probate: 10 May 1773, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
• Probate: 13 May 1773, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
• Probate: 12 Jan 1778, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; Address:
  appraisal of his estate

Notes:

Mecklenburg County was Lunenburg County prior to 1765, so many of his records would be there. However, those are not available online at present.

Also receiving grants along Butchers Creek are
Josias Baker
Lawrence Baker
Thomas Baker

Possessions:
Land grant of 154 acres for 15 shillings

Possessions:
land grant of 223 acres on Butchers Creek for 25 shillings

Possessions:
Purchased land from Bazzell Waggstaff
for L 20 good and lawful money of Virginia
25 acres that adjoins land already owned by Zachariah Baker, perhaps on more than one side.

Misc:
Zachariah Baker is appointed Surveyor of the Road in the Room of Bazwell Wagstaff.

Misc:
Farrar vs Zachariah Baker - in case

Misc:
Farrar vs. Zachariah Baker. Baker failed to appear. Summary judgment against him. Damages to be decided by jury at the next court. Breach of promise.

Misc:
jury trial to assess damages for non-performance of L 7.11.9 plus costs and interest from 14 Apr 1766

Misc:
Ordered that Abram Hester's hands John Potter's hands at his Quarter and Edward Lewis's hands do work on the Road that Zachariah Baker is overseer of.

Misc:
Benjamin Hopkins vs. Zachariah Baker
continued until next court.

Misc:
Thomas Pleasants vs Zachariah Baker

Baker appeared in court, acknowledged the charge, and agreed to pay 11 L costs

Misc:
Benjamin Hopkins vs. Zachariah Baker
and
Zachariah Baker vs Benjamin Hopkins

Suit and counter-suit between Zachariah Baker and Benjamin Hopkins. Under and umpire and arbitrator. Hopkins to pay the cost of his suit against Baker plus 13 shillings 4 pence and a half penny. Baker to pay the cost of his suit. Once payment is made, they will sign an agreemtn to release each other from all controversies associated with these cases.

Possessions:
To Robert Munford
for L 200 current money of Virginia
a fishing place on the Coro Hana and one acre of land

Misc:
Sued Benjamin Rudd for assault & battery. Case was dismissed.

Misc:
Ordered that Robert Cunningham pay unto Zachariah Baker fifty pounds of tobacco for two days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Stephen Mallett.

Misc:
Joshua Nunn against Zachariah Baker
The defendant not being arrested on the motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney it is ordered that an Alias Capias issue against the said Defendant returnable to the next court.

Misc:
A Negro Girl Nan belonging to Zacharia Baker adjudged to be twelve years old.

Probate:
Will presented and proved in court

Died:
No. 7, Zachariah Baker
Executors: Jane Baker, Edward Lewis
Security: Robert Munford
Bond Date: 16 May 1773
Bond: L 3000

Zachariah married Jane Bressie. Jane (daughter of Francis Bressie and Elizabeth) died before 14 Jul 1794 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485315022:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: KD3K-3JN
• _UID: 37A4A5BA78C740F08CC2AF7F1742751B0E0B
• Misc: 12 Apr 1773, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; summoned to court
• Misc: 10 May 1779, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Possessions: 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax
• Possessions: 13 May 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; purchased four slaves from her mother
• Misc: 13 Aug 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appeared in court
• Possessions: 1785, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1786, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1787, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 22 Apr 1787, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1 Aug 1788, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 8 Jun 1789, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1790, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 7 Jul 1790, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1791, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 29 Jun 1791, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1792, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 9 Jul 1792, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1793, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Possessions: 24 Apr 1793, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Possessions: 1794, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid real estate property tax on 322 acres
• Will: 24 Mar 1794, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
• Misc: 5 Jul 1794, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; paid personal property tax
• Probate: 14 Jul 1794, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Notes:

Could be BRESSIE, based on son's middle name.

Misc:
Ordered that the sheriff summon Edward Lewis and Jane Baker exrs for Zachariah Baker dec'd to show cause why they do not exhibit the last will and testament of said Baker.

Misc:
Jane Baker against Thomas Field - In Trespass

The deft not being arrested on the motion of the pltf by her attorney It is ordered that an Alias Capias issue against the said deft returnable here at the next court

Possessions:
1782 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Jane Baker
322 acres
value L 128.16.0
Tax L 1.5.0

Possessions:
For 5 shillings and natural love and affection, Jane received four slaves from her mother.

Misc:
Jane Baker against Thomas Field - In Trespass
This suit is discontinued the plt not further prosecuting

Possessions:
1785 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 6
Slaves < 16: 10
Horses: 2
Cows: 0

Slaves
Charles
Bob
Mary
Sary
Milly
Nan
Phill
Peter
John
Jacob
Reuben
Frank
Rachael
Winny
Dinah
Minna

Possessions:
1786 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 10
Slaves < 16: 7
Cattle: 11
Horses: 2

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Robin
John
Phil
Mary
Milly
Sarah
Frank
Rachel
Nancy

Slaves < 16
Winney
Dinah
Jacob
Reuben
Minny
Michael
Peter

Possessions:
1787 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Mrs Jane Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 3.3.2

Possessions:
1787 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
22 Apr 1787
Jane Baker
WM > 21: 1
WM 16-21: 0
Slaves > 16: 9
Slaves < 16: 7
Cattle: 13
Horses: 3

William Parish at 21

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Robin
John
Phil
Mary
Milly
Sarah
Francis
Rachel
Nancy

Slaves < 16
Winney
Dinah
Jacob
Reuben
Minny
Michael
Keziah

Possessions:
1788 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
1 Aug 1788
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 10
Slaves < 16: 1
Horses: 2

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Robert
John
Phillip
Moll
Milly
Sary
Francis
Rachel
Nancy

Slaves 12-16
Winney

Possessions:
1789 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
8 Jun 1788
WM > 16: 1
Slaves > 16: 9
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 2

Hiram Hayes at 16

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Bob
Phil
Jack
Moll
Nan
Sal
Rachel
Frank

Possessions:
1790 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Jane Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 1.11.7

Possessions:
1790 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
7 July 1790
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 9
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 2

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Bob
Phil
John
Rachel
Sarah
Moll
Frank
Milly

Possessions:
1791 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Jane Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 0.15.15

Possessions:
1791 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
29 Jun 1791
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 9
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 2

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Bob
Phil
John
Rachel
Sarah
Mary
Francis
Milly

Possessions:
1792 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Jane Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 0.15.10

Possessions:
1792 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
9 July 1792
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 9
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 2

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Bob
Phil
John
Rachel
Sarah
Moll
Frank
Milly

Possessions:
1793 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Jane Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 0.10.7

Possessions:
1793 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
24 Apr 1793
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 8
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 3

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Bob
Phil
John
Mary
Milly
Frank
Rachel

Possessions:
1794 Mecklenburg Land Tax Book
Jane Baker
322 acres
13/1 per acre
value L 210.12.10
Tax L 0.10.7

Misc:
17940 Mecklenburg Personal Property Tax Book
Jane Baker
5 Jul 1794
WM > 16: 0
Slaves > 16: 6
Slaves < 16: 0
Horses: 2

Slaves > 16:
Charles
Bob
Phil
John
Frank
Milly

Probate:
Jane Baker
Executor: William Baker
Security: Thomas Vaughn
Bond date: 14 Jul 1794
Bond: L 2000

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485314576:1030:191555462
• _UID: 87FFCE78A8214097861C49761E62C9223821

William married Sarah. Sarah died before 5 Oct 1752 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485319422:1030:191555462
• _UID: 896CD2D31FC64C14B80D2743851C2462351F

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485315013:1030:191555462
• _UID: B04B3F36F7A5449694EAE904391320C17EDC
• Possessions: 16 Jun 1756, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States; patented 4681 acres

Notes:

He made a will 16 January 1761 in Lunenburg Co., VA. Will as proven 2 March 1762.

Possessions:
Land grant of 4681 acres for L 21.15.0

Francis married Elizabeth. Elizabeth died before 11 Nov 1782 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485316640:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: 94X6-DGZ
• _UID: E24EC0E9A55E4AA4A95E2367F90D365CF3F7
• Possessions: 10 Jul 1767, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; sold 600 acres to Francis Bressie Jr
• Possessions: 4 Jan 1776, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; sold land to Robert Mumford
• Possessions: 4 Aug 1776, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; acquired lifetime lease on her farm
• Possessions: 15 Dec 1780, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; gave three slaves to her daughter Mary Lewis
• Will: 1 May 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
• Misc: 13 May 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; appointed her son Thomas as her agent and attorney
• Possessions: 13 May 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; sold four slaves to Jane Baker for 5 shillings
• Possessions: 13 May 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; sold six slaved to William Bressie for 5 shillings
• Possessions: 13 May 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States; sold three slaves to her son Thomas
• Probate: 11 Nov 1782, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
• Probate: 12 Feb 1787, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Notes:

Elizabeth wrote a will 1 May 1782 in Mecklenburg Co., VA. The will was proven 11 Nov 1782.

Possessions:
for L 50 current money of Virginia

Possessions:
for L 500 current money of Virginia, Elizabeth Bressie sells to Robert Mumford a tract of land along Butchers Creek with grist mill. Four Hundred acres more or less. Excludes a 100 acre section that Francis Bressie dec'd deeded to his son Thomas. Deed in Lunenburg County.

Possessions:
whereas the said Robert Mumford hath by indenture of settlement dated the 4th day of January anno dom. 1776 obtained a fee simple estate in the land & every of its appurtenances whereon the said Elizabeth Bressie now lives. This indenture witnesseth that the said Robert Mumford hath let and to farm let unto the said Elizabeth Bressie for and during the term of her natural life all that messuage with the dwelling house, out-houses, and conveniences thereon which the said Elizabeth Bressie now occupies she yielding & praying unto the said Robert Mumford his Heirs & assigns for and during the term aforesaid one pepper corn rent annual on new year's day in each year. And the said Robert Mumford doth covenant * grant to & with the said Elizabeth Bressie that she shall during the said term have peaceable and quiet possession with free use and enjoyment of the premises & moreover shall have liberty of clearing land for her own use, of mauling rails to enclose the same, of cutting fire wood, free range of stock and every other convenience or necessary incidental to keeping house, making corn, tobacco, wheat, oats, or other grain...

Elizabeth is given a life-term lease for one pepper corn per year.

Possessions:
For natural love and affection, Elizabeth gives three slaves to Mary Lewis, her daughter.

Will:
Elizabeth Bressie wrote a will on 1 May 1782. In it she made several bequests, but did not mention all of her children:

To son Samuel Bressie's Children: four negro slaves
To son Henry Bressie's orphans: three negro slaves
To granddaughter Nancy Lewis: one negro girl
To grandson Bressie Lewis: two negro slaves
Appoint two loving sons Thomas and William Bressie and Thomas Field executors

Proved 11 Nov 1782

At the time of her will, it appears that Samuel and Henry were already dead. Addtionally, a daughter who married a Lewis was also dead. Thomas and William, however, were living. Was Thomas Field a son-in-law?

Possessions:
For 5 shillings and natural love and affection, Elizabeth sells to her son William Baker of Norfolk six slaves.

Possessions:
For 5 shilling and natural love and affection, she sells four slaves to her daughter Jane Baker.

Possessions:
For 5 shillings and natural love and affection, she sells three slaves to Thomas Bressie

Probate:
Her will was recorded and proven in 1782. However, in 1787, different administrators are appointed and appraisers authorized to inventory and appraise her estate. I don't understand this.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485315058:1030:191555462
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