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Will of Clarissa (Clarkey) Harding
Stafford County Will Book GG page 278 - Dated 11 Dec. 1826
In the name of God, amen, I CLARKEY HARDING of the county of Stafford and
commonwealth of Virginia, being weak in body but of sound mind and
memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby
revoking all former wills by me made. It is my will and desire that after
my mortal remains are committed to the earth in a decent Christian
manner, my just debts be paid. Secondly, It is my will that the heirs of
my son, Elijah shall not receive the $50 which I agreed to pay them, as a
free gift, by an obligation now in the possession of my son Enoch, nor
any part thereof; and instead of the said $50, they shall receive the
portion hereinafter bequeathed them. Thirdly, I give and bequeath my maid
servant Fenton (?) and her future increase to my son, Mark, for and
during his natural life, for the exclusive use and benefit of his
children lawfully begotten and after the death of my said son Mark, the
said servant maid shall belong to his surviving children and to their
heirs forever. Fourthly, I desire that all my property of every
description be sold to the highest bidder at public auction on a credit
of 12 months and the proceeds of such sale, when collected be divided
among the following named children and grandchildren in the manner
following, to wit:
The said proceeds are to be divided into ten equal parts and my son John
is to take one part, Cuthbert another part, Enoch a third part, Frances a
fourth part, the heirs of the body of my son Elijah, share and share
alike a fifth part, Sarah a sixth part, Nancy a seventh part, Adah an
eighth part, Lewis a ninth part and Mark the tenth part. It is of course
my wish that my maid servant herein bequeathed to my son Mark should not
be sold by my executor: and I also direct that my son Lewis shall take
his choice of one of my homes in addition to the part herein bequeathed
him and have the same to his use forever. Lastly I constitute and appoint
my son Mark executor to this last will and testament. Witness my hand and
seal this 22nd day of April 1826.
Signed her
Clarkey X Harding
Signed, Sealed, Acknowledged by the Testastor in our presence who at her
presence and at her request subscribe the names as Wit.
Edward (X) Barber, William Moore.
Stafford County Court House December 11, 1826
Certificate granted Mark Harding for obtaining a probate in due form;
Teste; J. M. Conway (seal)
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Re: Clarkey Harding Will
Inventory Book GG page 309 Recorded 12 February 1827
February 12, 1827 Stafford County Commonwealth of Virginia
An inventory and appraisement of the estate of Clarkey Harding deceased
exhibited to us by   Mark Harding, executor
(large inventory - partial list follows)
1 bed and bolster $13.50
1 bed and bolster $11.75
1 walnut table $2.50
7 sitting chairs $1.50
16 sheep 18 hogs $13.50
cows
bull
parcel of corn $150.00
1 Negro woman Sylvia $130.00
1 girl Fenton $300.00
1 girl Eliza $220.00
1 boy John $200.00
1 boy Hull $150.00
1 girl Sharlotte $100.00
1 boy Daniel $90.00
etc.
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RE: Clarkey Harding Will - Power of Attorney from Lewis Harding to Mark
Harding
Stafford County, Virginia - Deed Book NN pg. 221, 31 July 1843 - Recorded
9 Oct 1843
Know all men by this present that I, Lewis G. Harding of Marshall County,
State of Mississippi, for consent and consideration have made, ordained,
authorized, nominated and appointed and by these present do make, ordain,
authorize and appoint my father Mark Harding of Stafford County and State
of Virginia my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my
proper use and benefit to ask, demand, sue for, receive and view all such
sums or sum of money arising from my ______of a certain portion of slaves
that the said Mark Harding holds a life estate under the will of my
Grandmother, C