General Notes

Will of Robert Sitlington, dated 29 May 1830, probated at Nov 1833
Court., Bath Co. WB 4, p. 186
Wit: Samuel S. Williams, William D. Kincaid, John S. Kelso.
Executors: his three sons

To son Thomas the home plantation, with 50 ac. across the river, and
balance of an entry he now holds; slaves Solomon, Bill and Harriet;
his rifle gun and desk. Thomas to deliver to son John the plantation
known as "minis", in tolerably good condition, with barn with
clapboard roof
To son John Minic Place; all bonds, receipts and book accounts against
him cleareed; Negro soman Winna and three children, except child Jacob
to grandson, John, son of John
To son Andrew a bond of $1000 cleared; another bond on him and
Carlisle to be included in estate
To daughter Mary, Negro girl Rose
To grandson John, son of Andrew, Negro boy George
To son William's children 100 ac. at the head of the survey
To granddaughter Ann B. Sitlington, Negro girl Sarah
To granddaughter Mary Jane Sitlington, dau of son William, Dec., Negro
woman Amy and her child, to live with their mother until the children
are of age.
To grandson Peter Sitlington tract in chancery court of Andrew Ervine
All bonds half to son John; remaining half equally between son Andrew,
son Thomas and guardian of son William's children for their education.
To son Thomas, the clock
Equally to the three sons horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; the
surveyor's compass; household furniture and kitchen furniture and
loose articles in the garret loft; waggon, cart, harrow, plows, gears
and all farm utensils, all iron implements.
Provision in the event of disputes, and if anyone goes to court he
loses what is contested.

Codicil: the Minic place has been purchased by son Thomas. If he
does not convey this to son John, then he does not receive the home
plantation, which then goes to John. Andrew is left as much mountain
land as he needs to satisfy an obligation to James Bridger to convey
to Bridger a portion of the mountain survey conveyed to Andrew Erwin.
Dated 21 Jul 1832. Wit: Samuel S. Williams, Joseph Wood, Robert F.
Barnett.

Is "daughter Mary" mentioned in this will the daughter of Robert &
Mary (Feamster) Sitlington, or is she Mary (McClung) Sitlington, widow
of deceased son, William?

Will: 29 MAY 1830 Bath Co., VA
Note:
Probated at November Court 1833. Wit: Samuel S. Williams, Wm. D.
Kincaid, John S. Kelso. His three (living) sons named as executors.