General Notes

Will of Henry Vaden: Henrico County Deed Book
Years 1744-48
Page 344
IN STATE LIBRARY, Richmond, Virginia:
"In the name of God, Amen, I, Henry Vodin, of Henrico Count
y, in Dale
Parish, being in a low, weak condition but of perfect min
d and memory, thanks
to Almighty God, do make and ordain this my last will and t
estament in manner
and form following:
First, my desire is that my debts and funeral expenses be p
aid and discharged
by my executrix hereafter named; also, I desire that my est
ate may not be
appraised.
First, I give and bequeath to my son, Joseph Vodin, one hun
dred acres of
land, 1 feather bed and furniture; 1 calf and 1 cow, 1 iro
n pot, 2 pewter
dishes and 1 plate.
Also, I give and bequeath to my son Burwell Vodin, all th
e remainder part
of the land on the upperside of the Spring Branch; 1 feathe
r bed and
furniture; 1 cow and calf, 1 iron pot, 2 pewter dishes, 1 p
late.
Also, I give and bequeath to my son Lodwick Vodin 60 acre
s of land lying
at the lower end, 1 feather bed and furniture; 1 cow and ca
lf, 1 iron pot, 2
pewter dishes and 1 plate.
Also, I give and bequeath to my son, William Vodin, twent
y pounds current
money, 1 feather bed and furniture, 1 cow and calf, 1 iro
n pot, 2 pewter
dishes and 1 plate.
Also, I give to my daughter, Martha Vodin, 1 pewter dish, a
nd three plates.
Also, I give to my daughter, Susannah Vodin, 1 pewter dis
h and three plates.
Also, I give to my daughter, Marry Vodin, 1 pewter dish an
d 3 plates.
Also, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Ann Andrews, 1 le
ather chair
and 1 pewter dish.
Lastly, I give and bequeath to my son, Henry Vodin, 1 Negr
o fellow and
all the remainder part of my land and plantation whereo
n I now live and all
the rest of my estate of what nature or kind, so ever it be.
Also, I appoint my son, Henry Vodin, my whole and sole exec
utor of this
my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixe
d my seal this
29th day October, 1747 (or 41).
(Signed) Henry Vodin (Wax seal)
Henrico County, March Court, 1747:
This will was presented by Henry Vodin, Executor, hereto an
d was proved
by the oath of John Ward to be the hand and seal of Henry V
odin, deceased and
was admitted to record.
Test: Bowler Cocke, Jr.
-Name spelled "VODIN" in BIRTHS FROM BRISTOL PARISH REGISTE
R by Boddie.
Children:
Joseph VADEN
Anne VADEN b: 19 JAN 1722 in St. Peters Parish, New Kent C
o., VA
Lodwick VADEN
Henry VADEN b: 06 FEB 1725 in Henrico Co., VA
Martha VADEN
Susannah VADEN b: 19 NOV 1728 in Henrico Co., VA
Mary B. VADEN b: 14 JAN 1732 in Henrico Co., VA
Burwell VADEN b: 02 SEP 1733 in Chesterfield Co., VA
William VADEN b: Abt 1740 in Bristol Parish, Henrico Co.
, VA