25 Dec 1709 (Richmond VA Wills) Will of James INNES of Richmond sick but of sound memory, dated 12/25/1709, proved 6 Dec 1710. names daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hannah, sons, Enoch, James (land by Mr. JACKSONS) (both sons under age), daughter Sarah, executor, mentions servant Hugh MATLER, gray horse to wife. If sons die, then all to dau Sarah. s/James INNES {Seal}. Wits: John H. HUST, James B. HUST, John B. BARTHOLOMEW, Jr. (VA Families who add that Hannah m Charles BRENT of Stafford VA)
BIOGRAPHY: Came to Bedford County, Va., together with his two brothers - Hugh and Robert. The ship in which they sailed from Scotland to this country was wrecked, and the Innes brothers - James, Hugh, and Robert were all the crew that were saved. For many years the descendants of these three Innes brothers vainly tried to obtain the fortune left by Miss Jane Innes.