|
John's will was dated 1763 and must have been written shortly beforehis death. However, probate
did not occur until 1766. 5/19/1763 His wife, Ann, and William Walker were appointedAdministrators of John Powell, deceased. William Twyman, ThomasBurbridge, Thomas Rucker and Nathan Underwood appointed appraisers. 9/15/1763 The estate inventory was recorded. 2/8/1764 Honorius and Ambrose Powell, orphans of John Powell,deceased, chose James Powell, their brother as their guardian. 8/25/1766 His estate settlement: "The heirs of John Powell decd inaccount with William Walker To cash to James Powell for his part, William Powell, Honorarius (sic)Powell, Ambrose Powell, and John Stevens...........................L95 - 14s - 2d To cash to John Shiflet.................. 19 - 2 - 10 To cash to Stephen Shiflet........... 19 - 2 - 10 To cash to Benjamin Powell....... 19 - 2 - 10 To cash to Francis Powell........... 19 - 2 - 10 To cash to John Powell.................19 - 2 - 10 Total.............L191 - 8 - 4 1766 August 25, by the amount of your Father's estate as settled ByCol James Barbour, Robert Throgmorton, and Ephraim Rucker. By order Court. Debts settled L191 - 8s - 4d." |