Adrian Ann Kidwell (Adrienne)

• Death Notes
  • I Adrian Kidwell of the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory do make, publish, execute this my last will and testament in form following:
    I will and bequeath to my son William C. Kidwell the lot of land and its appurtenances where on I now reside containing three acres three roads and thirteen ??????? be the same more or less to him and his heirs forever. I also give to my said son William C. Kidwell one bed and bedding and one table. I am induced to make these bequeaths to my said son in consideration of his services and his having always lived with me. Having but little else to will will I desire it unnecessary to mention my other children. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23rd day of May 1857.
    Adrian Kidwell (seal)
    
    Signed sealed and acknowledged by the said Adrian Kidwell before us as his last will and testament who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as satisfied.
    Wm. H. Dulany
    Tho. Moore
    
    In the County Court of Fairfax County August Court 1869.
    The last will and testament of Adrian Kidwell Dec'd was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of Thomas Moore and W. H. Dulany subscribing witnesses thereto is admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded. No stamp required.
    Teste. D. F. Dulany, C.

• General Notes
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    SOURCE: 1860 Census Records - Virginia, Fairfax Co. - 28 Nov 1860 - census page 944:
    
    (1) William C. Kidwell - age 40, male, occupation carpenter, owned $500 real estate, owned $50 personal property, born Virginia.
    (2) A. A. Kidwell - age 80, male [sic - should read female], white, occupation widow & infirm, born Virginia.