Atkisson Probate and Estate Records

Our Atkisson clan spent a couple of generations in southwest Virginia just before and after the Revolution. As a research aid, below can be found the evolution of the local governments that existed in what became Patrick and Henry Counties of Virginia.

Evolution of Patrick and Henry Co.'s, VA

Patrick (1791)
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Henry (1777)
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Pittsylvania (1767)
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Halifax (1752)
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Lunenburg (1746)
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Brunswick (1732)

Probate, Estate and Will Records

1714 Feb 6 Henrico Co., VA

Estate Inventory of John Atkins. By Robert Sharp, William Hobson, Sr., Abraham Childers, and Thomas Childers.

1715 Last Will & Testament: Benjamin Watson.

Witnesses: Richard Parker, John Watson, and Elizabeth Atkisson. Henrico Co., VA

1717 May 13 Last Will & Testament of Abraham Micheaux.

Witness: John Atkinson. Henrico Co., VA

1721 Aug 7 Henrico Co., VA.

Court: Elizabeth Atkinson presents will of John Atkinson, deceased. (She being a Quaker) Proved by Thomas Carter and Susanna Worsham. Security: Thomas Carter and Paul Green.

1723 Jan 8 Last Will & Testament: Sarah Hughes of St. James Parish

Sons: Stephen, Robert, Ashford and Isaac

Daughter: Sarah Atkinson, Elizabeth Liles and Mary Cannon

Granddaughter: Elizabeth Cannon

Witnesses: Thomas Atkinson, William Creager and Elizabeth Sweet

Probated: May 19, 1730. Goochland Co., VA

1725 Oct 5 Henrico Co., VA

Court: Elizabeth Atkinson, relicit of John Atkinson, deceased, failing to appear and comply with Sep Court Order relating to orphans, is summoned to appear at next county court.

1727 Feb 6 Last Will & Testament: Thomas Atkinson.

Wife: Sarah. Witnesses: John Quin, John Atkinson, Stephen Hughes and Margaret Wiles (Quaker). Henrico Co., VA.

1727 Mar 6 Last Will & Testament of Richard Parker.

Wife: Mitha (or Witha)

Daughters: Ann, wife of James Daniel

Elizabeth, wife of William Atkinson

Mary, wife of Lewis Jenkins

Son: Richard

Witnesses: Thomas Owen s and Robert Woodson, Jr.

Henrico Co., VA

1735 Feb 14 Last Will & Testament: John Gunn

Wife: Mary; Granddaughter: Ruth Harris; Witnesses: Bouth Napier, William Attkisson and Benjamin B. Bradshaw. Goochland Co., VA

1738 Jul 31 Goochland Co., VA

Estate inventory of Elizabeth Atkinson, deceased, at home of Henry Atkinson. By Stephen Bedford, Richard Mosby and Benjamin Mosby. Recorded Feb 20, 1738. Deed Book #3, 1737-1742, p. 170

1740 Oct 4: Last Will & Testament: David Walker

Father: John Walker; Brothers: James and Joseph Walker; Sisters: Martha Emmorson, Mary Parrish, Effany Hodges and Sarah Davis; Executors: Brothers, James and Joseph Walker. Witnesses: William Adkison, Thomas Hall and Richard Adkison. Goochland Co., VA

1743 Mar 15: Last Will & Testament: Robert Atkinson, St. James Parish

Wife: Elizabeth

Daughter: Anne

Friend: Charles Railey

Witnesses: John Payne, John Ashlin and William Williamson

Goochland Co., VA Will Book #4, 1741-1745 (Reel #2), p. 152.

1744 Mar 19 Goochland Co., VA

Estate Inventory: Robert Atkinson; Deed Book #4, 1741-45, p. 509-510 (Reel #2)

1744 Apr 16 Henrico Co., VA

Estate Inventory of Pleasant Cocke by Thomas Atchison.

1745 Apr 16 Goochland Co., VA

Last Will & Testament: William Ferres, St. James Parish Witnesses: John Atkison and William Dillen

1747 Dec 4 Last Will & Testament of Robert Cooke

St Andrews Parish, Mecklenburg Co., VA

Wife: (not mentioned)

Sons: Robert, William, John, Reuben, Nicholas, Fredrick and Berryman

Daughters: Martha Hawkins, Sarah Blackstone and Rebecca Brooks.

Executors: son, Reuben and Brother, Reuben

Witnesses: Randall Bracey, William Hogan and Martha Atkins.

1748 Apr 7 Brunswick Co., VA

Probate of Last Will & Testament of Robert Cooke, St. Andrews Parish.

1747 Dec 4 Last Will & Testament of Robert Cooke.

Wife: (not mentioned)

Sons: Robert, William, John, Reuben, Nicholas, Fredrick and Berryman

Daughters: Martha Hawkins, Sarah Blackstone and Rebecca Brooks.

Executors: son, Reuben and Brother, Reuben

Witnesses: Randall Bracey, William Hogan and Martha Atkins.

Probated: Apr 07, 1748 in Brunswick Co., VA

Mecklenburg Co., VA, St. Andrew’s Parish

1748 Apr 7 Probate of Last Will & Testament of Robert Cooke

St. Andrews Parish. Brunswick Co., VA, 1748 Burgess as pole of voters: For Col. John Wall: Absolem Atkinson. Deed Book #3, p. 510 For Col. Edwards: Absolem Atkinson, Deed Book #3, p. 511 Brunswick Co., VA

1755 Nov 25 Last Will & Testament of Joseph Hughes:

Henry Hobson: 200 acres

John Hughes, brother: 225 acres given by father; saddle and bridle

Jane, wife: 250 acres given by father; 7 Negroes

Elizabeth Hughes: mother

Executors: Jane Hughes, wife; John Hobson and William Hobson.

Witnesses: Richard James, Thomas Poindexter and Ann Atkinson.

Probated: Jun 29, 1756; Cumberland Co. VA.

1758 Feb 28 Brunswick Co., VA

Bond and Release of Absolom Atkinson to James Parham, Administrator of the estate of Matthew Parham regarding his distributive share of 60 pounds and receipt thereof from James Parham with release, dated the 21st day of May, 1756. Signed by Absalom Atkinson and Lucrecy Atkinson (her mark). Witnesses were Urvin Brown, Timothy Reives, George Rieves and William Parham. Release acknowledged in Court by Absalom Atkinson and Lucrecy, his wife. Deed Book #6, p. 239. Brunswick Co., VA

1758 Feb 28 Brunswick Co., VA

Received the 31st day of Dec., 1750, by me, Benjamin Farnando and Mary, his wife, of the County of Prince George, of James Parham of NC, administrator of the estate of Mathew Parham, dec'd in Brunswick Co., and James Parham, son of the said Mathew Parham, our full and just part of the estate...we the said Benjamin Fernando and Mary, his wife, do acquit and fully discharge the James Parham. Signed by Benjamin Farnando and Mary Farnando. Witnesses were James Thweatt, Jr. and Absalom Atkinson. Release proved in Court by the oath of Absalom Atkinson. Deed Book #6, p. 239. Brunswick Co., VA

1759 Mar 22 Amelia Co., VA

Estate Inventory: Abraham Jones names Roger Atkinson.

1760 Nov 10 Amelia Co., VA

Last Will & Testament: Edward Booker. Witness: John (X) Atkerson. Probated: Jun 25, 1761.

1761 Sep 24 Last Will & Testament of John Wimpie, Lunenburg Co., VA

Accounts owed to Benjamin Atkins. Witness: Benjamin Atkins. Recorded Jul 6, 1762.

1762 Apr 10 Lunenburg Co., VA

Last Will & Testament of John Adkins, Cornwall Parish (Will Book 2, p.152)

Wife: (not mentioned)

Sons: Francis Adkins - 150 acres

Edward Adkins - 100 acres

William Adkins -

John Adkins

Benjamin Adkins

Daughters: Agnes Adkins

Rachel Adkins

Mary Creighton

Executors: Son, Francis and James Taylor

Witnesses: David Maddox, Wilson Maddox and Michael Maddox

Recorded Mar 10, 1763.

1762 June Cumberland Co., VA

Estate Inventory of Thomas Browne, deceased, Mar 22, 1762. Subscribers: Job Thomas, Samuel Atkinson and James Cummingham.

1763 Apr 14 Lunenberg Co., VA

Last Will & Testament of Richard Palmer. Wife: Grissell Palmer. Heir of estate: Peter Atkins.

1764 Apr 16 Goochland Co., VA

Last Will & Testament of William Ferres:

Wife: Rachel

Sons: Benjamin, Absalom and William

Daughters: Susanna

Witnesses: John Atkinson and William Dillen

1765 Mar 14 Lunenberg Co., VA.

Estate Inventory of John Adkins, deceased. Value: 74 pounds/4 shillings/2 pence. Returned to court by W. James Taylor and Francis Adkins. Settled Mar 5, 1765.

1767 Last Will & Testament of Constantine Perkins, Jr.:

Sons: David, Walker, William, Constantine, Jr., Nicholas, Stephen and Ezekiel. Daughters: Judith, Mary, Ann Clarkson and Elizabeth. Witnesses: Joseph Pollard, Nathaniel Lankaster and William Attkisson. Probated: June 09, 1769, Goochland Co., VA

1768 Oct 21 Last Will & Testament: John Armistead of Southam Parish

Wife: Hannah

Daughters: Sarah Russell, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Hannah, Nancy and Fanny Armistead

Sons: William, John, Francis and Thaddeus

Executors: Son-in-law: Josiah Bradshaw and son: William Armistead

Witnesses: Samuel Atkinson and G. Carrington

By: Josiah Bradshaw and William Armistead

Security: Field Robertson, Hezekiah Robinson and Samuel Allen.

Probated Mar 27, 1769. Cumberland Co., VA Will Book #1, p. 44?.

1770 July 13 Amelia Co., VA

Will of John Baldwin, daughter Martha Atkins. Probated: Sep 27, 1770.

1770 Dec 29 Cumberland Co., VA

Estate Appraisal of John Reynolds by Joseph Price, Samuel Atkins, Orson Martin and Job Thomas. Approved Mar 25, 1771. Cumberland Co., VA

1771 Feb 20 Henrico Co., VA

Estate Inventory: Daniel Adkins. Wife: Martha. Niece: Mildred West, wife of Francis Williams. Witnesses: Robert Adkins and Charles Gay. Henrico Co., VA Misc. Records, Vol 7, p. 2143

1773 May 17 Goochland Co., VA

Estate Inventory: Joseph Atkinson, Deed Book 10, 1769-1775, p. 335-336. (Reel #4)

1774 Jul 23 Cumberland Co., VA

Estate Appraisal of Samuel Allen by Samuel Atkinson, Martin Richardson and Jonas Meador. Cumberland Co., VA.

1774 Aug 1 Cumberland Co., VA

Will of Francis Meador Witness: John Atkinson. Probated Sep 25, 1780.

1775 Jan 18 Amelia Co., VA

Will of William Moulson refers to land bought from Thomas Atkinson - 470 acres.

1775 Oct 23 Cumberland Co., VA

Estate Appraisal of Jonas Meador by William Saunderson, Sr., Samuel Atkinson and Martin Wilkerson.

1777 Amherst Co., VA

Estate of Hezekiah Adkinson. Administrator: William Adkinson. Bondsmen: Charles Ashley and William Oglesby.

1777 Last Will & Testament: Martha Atkins

Henrico Co., VA Misc. Records, Vol 7, p. 2383. Henrico Co., VA

1778 Aug 22 Cumberland Co., VA

Estate Appraisal of Thomas Montague by Edward Walton, Martin Richardson and Samuel Atkinson.

William Atkinson's Will as transcribed by James L. "Jim" Atkisson, Indianapolis, IN

1778 Goochland Co., Va. Book 12, pg. 58-59

"In the name of God AMEN. I William Atkinson of Goochland County and Parish of St. James, Northam, being sick, tho perfectly in my Senses, do make this my Last Will and Testatment in the following manner. My Desire is that after my Decease my body be Decently interred at the Discretion of my Exors and that Rever'd Mr. Douglas, be got to preach my funeral sermon. And as to the worldly Efforts and Possessions I Dispose of in the following manner

Item I give and bequeath to my son Josiah Atkinson one hundred and sixty acres of land being part of the Tract whereon I now live to Include the brook Tract & Ballance to make up the Qu--ty (Quantity) to be laid off adjoining Elizabeth Napiers his which land I do give him together with a feather bed and furniture commonly called his, to him and his heirs forever.

Item I give to my daughter Anne Atkinson, one Feather bed and Furniture which bed ect. she commonly makes use of to her and her heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Atkinson one feather bed and furniture which she commonly makes use of to her and her heirs forever.

Item I lend the residue of my Estate to my wife Mary During her Widowhood to be hers personally possessed without Molestation which consists of one hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I now live. Six negroes all my household and Kitchen furniture not already disposed of together with Stock Stock of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs ect. as also my Crop on hand with provisions ect.

Item I give and bequeath to my son Josiah Atkinson and his heirs forever, one negro boy named Dirk to him and his heirs forever.

Item I give unto my Daughter Anne Atkinson, one negro girl named Judah to her and her heirs forever with her Increase.

Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Eliz-th Atkinson, one negro girl named Tamor and her future Increase to her and her heirs forever.

The Whole remainder of my Estate not already disposed of, I Desire may be sold and the money arise from the sale thereof I Desire to be Equally Divided between all my Sons and Daughters. To Wit - Jesse Stephen, Absolom Job, Hezekiah, Isiah, Josiah, Anne and Elizabeth Atkinson to them and their heirs forever. I do not mean that any of the Legacies given to my children are to be given up until after the Decease or Future marriage of my wife Mary Atkinson, Except the land given Josiah and the feather beds given to Josiah, Anne and Eliz-th Atkinson. Lastly I appoint Isiah Atkinson, Josiah Atkinson and my wife Mary Atkinson to be Exors. and Exoutrixs to this my Last Will and Tesament to which I set my hand and fix my seal this twenty Third day of March One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six."

William Atkinson (seal)

Signed Sealed & Published & Declared in Presence of

Thos'. Underwood

William Hughes

Joseph Perkins

At a Court held for Goochland County July the 20th 1778 Thomas Underwood and Joseph Perkins Witnesses hereto proved this writing to be the Last Will & Testament of William Atkinson dec'd such was thereupon admitted to Record.

1778, Sep 21 Estate Inventory & Appraisal: William Atkinson. Deed Book 12, pp. 172-177. Goochland Co., VA (Reel #5)

From James L. "Jim" Atkisson: referencing "My Father’s Family; Douglas, Haden, Churchill, Balkey, George, Perkins, Oglesby, Attkisson and allied families" by Edith Attkisson Rudder (1870- ); Salem, Indiana, 1947. 119 p. illus.; VA State Library

"William Atkinson (Attkisson) of Goochland County, Virginia, Parish of St. James Northam, signs his will - 23 March 1776, naming children of his 1^st marriage: Jesse, Stephen, Absolom, Job, Hezikiah, Isaiah. Children of his 2^nd wife, Mary Perkins: Josias, Anne and Elizabeth. This William Atkinson is thought to be the son of William Atkinson, who married a Parker in Henrico County, Virginia, January 17, 1716 - St. John's Church."

Excerpts from will of William Atkinson: At the court held for Goochland County, Virginia, July 20, 1778, wife Mary etc. - "The remainder of my estate not already diposed of etc. I desire to be equally divided between my sons and daughters Jesse, Stephen, Absolom, Job, Hezikiah, Isaiah, Josias, Ann and Elizabeth, to them and their heirs forever." March 23, 1776, Goochland county, Parish St. James Northam, Virginia.

Recorded in Deed and Will Book No.12, p. 158. Witnesses: Thomas Underwood, William Hughes, Joseph Perkins.

Notes: The first six sons named in William's will were sons of the first marriage. The last three children (Josias, Ann and Elizabeth) were of the second marriage, to Mary Perkins, daughter of Constantine Perkins, and a sister of Ann, wife of William Oglesby and of Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Ellis of Henrico County, Virginia.

1783 Jan 15 Cumberland Co., VA

Appendix to Joseph Price's will dated Oct 23, 1779. Witnesses: Samuel Atkinson, Samuel Atkinson and G. Carrington.

1784 Jan 2 Last Will & Testament of William Atkins

Wife: (not mentioned)

Sons: Owen, Jesse, William

Daughters: Elizabeth Shockley, Liddy Witcher, Agness Polley, Nancy Witcher and Sarah Parsons.

Witnesses: Noton Dickinson, Isaac Martin and Joseph Standley

Security: For Jesse Atkins - Thomas Hodges and Noton Dickinson.

Probated: Mar 15, 1784. Abstracts, pp. 136-137. Pittsylvania Co., VA

1785 Oct 24 Cumberland Co., VA

Estate Appraisal of Jennet Stegar by Samuel Atkinson, Martin Richardson and Samuel Ogling.

1789 Dec 29 Last Will & Testament: Benjamin Johnson

Estate Inventory in Hanover Co., VA by David Royster, Josiah Attkisson and Henry Attkisson. Amherst Co., VA

1790 Apr 26 Last Will & Testament: Thomas Ramsbe (Ramsey)

Wife: not mentioned

Sons: George, Woodsay, Isaac, John, Noten, William Newman

Daughters: Vinah, Charity Adkinson, Susannah Cook, Levina, Betsey and Sally.

Proved: Aug 16, 1790 Pittsylvania Co., VA

1791 Jun 11 Last Will & Testament

Martha Goode (nee, Jefferson, aunt of Thomas Jefferson) and widow of Bennett Goode. Witness: Charles Attkisson. Henrico Co., VA

1794, May 7 Last Will & Testament: Samuel Atkinson - Transcribed by Jim Atkisson, Indianopolis, IN

"I Samuel Atkinson of Cumberland county being in good health and of perfect disposing mind sence & memory do make my last will and testament that is to say after discharging my just debts and necessary funeral expenses. I give and bequeath to my loving and beloved wife Mary Ann two negro Slaves named Dick, a man and Kate, also one third of all my personal Estate, my still and black smiths tools excepted. I also lend to my said beloved wife a negro woman named Jane during her natural life, and after her decease to my daughter Mary Johnson. I also lend to my said wife during her natural life the use & profits of two hundred acres of land part of the tract whereon I now dwell and in such part thereof as she shall choose so as to include the mansion house and the necessary offices thereto belonging & part of the plantation and wood land as she shall find most convenient, and a negro man named Jack which said bequest and loans are hereby meant to be taken by her in lieu of her Dower in my estate I give and bequeath to my Son Samuel the tract of land & plantation whereon I now live, including the part thereof loaned to my loving wife, containing by estimation four hundred & thirty five acres more or less, also a negro man named Jack, and a negro man named Moses, and a negro boy named Jesse and my still and black smiths tools, to him and his Heirs forever. But it is to be understood that this bequest is not meant to deprive my wife of the benifit of loan above made to her of part of the said land and slave Jack.I give and bequeath to my sons Josiah & Jesse my tract of land in Pittsylvania County whereon the said Josiah now resides containing by estimation four hundred & fifty acres more or less to be equally divided between them, provided nevertheless that if I shall at any time hereafter purchase other lands and give them to either of them the said Josiah & Jesse by Deed or otherwise he to whom such land shall be given shall relinquish to the other by Deed of relinquishment or otherwise as shall be deemed most advisable to all claim under these presents to the saaid four hundred and fifty acres land or any part thereof without any reserve whatever. I also give and bequeath to my said Son Josiah a negro boy named Frank now in his possession to him and his Heirs forever. And to my son Jesse a negro boy named Ben, and a feather bed & furniture, to him and his Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Son Robert two hundred and sixty nine acres of land more or less which includes lands conveyed to me by John Montague and Laurence Smith, whereon Montagues old ordinary is situate and a negro girl named NOH also a feather Bed and furniture to him and his Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah Meaders a negro woman named Lucy, a negro boy named Isaac, and negro girl named Agg, all of them now in her possession to her and her Heirs forever. I give in Trust to my Son Josiah Atkinson a female negro slave named Rachel and her children, and negro girl slave named Rose, which were intrusted to the possession of John Johnson, and my Daughter Nancy his wife on or about the ninth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, for the purposes following that is to say that my said Daughter Nancy and her children, shall during the natural life of her the said Nancy, without any lett, hindrance, or molestation, from him the said John Johnsone enjoy the full benefit and use of the labour of the said slaves and their future increase if any and after the death of my said Daughter, I give and bequeath the said slaves and their increase to be equally divided among the children of my said Daughter or their legal representatives, and it is my particular request that my said Son Josiah will take upon himself the burthen (sic) of this trust. I give and bequeath to my daughter Annis Flippin a negro woman named Rose, and a negro girl named Silvia, both now in the possession of my said daughter also a negro boy named Lewis to her and her Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Johnson a negro girl named Anne, now in her possession, to her and her Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Fanny Johnson a Negroe Girl named Betty now in her possession and a girl named Pegg to her and her Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanna Gauldin a negro boy named Ned, and a negro girl named Rachel to her and her Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Atkinson a negro man named Charles, and a negro girl named Lucy, and a feather Bed & furniture to her and her Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Judith Austin a negro boy named Davy and a negro girl named Moll and a feather Bed & furniture to her and her Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Grandson Samuel Atkinson son of my son John Atkinson a negro girl named Janny to him and his Heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my Son John Atkinson forty shillings current money. My will and desire is that all my estate of what kind soever not herein before particularly disposed be divided among all my children (my son John excepted) in equal portions. I nominate and appoint my Son Samuel Atkinson and Charles Woodson Executors of this my last will & testament hereby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this seventh day of May one thousand seven hundred ninety four.

Samuel (his mark) Atkison

Signed Sealed published & declared by Samuel Atkinson to be his last will & testament in presence of us at whose request we have hereunto subscribed our names

John Criddle, James Austin, R. Austin

Cumberland Co., VA (Will Book 3, page 34)

(Summary: Wife: Mary Ann Sons: Samuel, Josiah, Jesse, Robert, John Daughters: Mary Johnson, Sarah Meaders, Nancy Johnson (wife of John Johnson), Annis Flippen, Fanny Johnson, Susanna Gauldin, Elizabeth Atkinson, Judith Austin. Grandson: Samuel Atkinson, son of John Atkinson

1794 Sep 22 Probate of Last Will & Testament of Samuel Atkinson:

At a court for Cumberland County the 22nd Sept'r 1794. This last will and testament of Samuel Atkinson deceased was exhibted in Court by Samuel Atkinson & Charles Woodson the Executors therein named and proved by the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Samuel Atkinson one of the Executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted him for obtaining probat thereof in due form on giving bond & security whereupon he with Edward Walton his Security entered into bond conditioned according to law.

Teste: Miller Woodson, Clk

Cumberland Co., VA

1795 Dec 28 Current Accounts Rec. of Estate: Samuel Atkinson. Cumberland Co., VA

1801 Oct 27 Patrick Co., VA

Estate Inventory of Elijah Beller. Appraisors: Richard Atkinson, Bartlett Smith and Moses Freeman.

1806 May 24 Last Will & Testament : Walker Adkinson

Wife: Rachel

Sister: Molly Adkinson

Executors: wife and Walter Sandidge

Witnesses: Jno. Sandidge, Stephen Carter and Nelson Carter

Probated: Sep 15, 1806. Amherst Co., VA

Jesse Atkisson, Sr.'s Will as transcribed by James L. "Jim" Atkisson, Indianapolis, IN

1812 May 15 Last Will & Testament of Jesse Atkinson

"In the name of God, amen. I, Jesse Atkinson, of the County of Henry being in Common health humbly to God of sound mind & disposing memory and causing to mind the uncertainty of Human life and the estate that it hath, ask God to help me with. I do dispose of in the manner & form following viz. First, I do give to my beloved wife, Ruth Atkinson, all my estate, estate both real and personal that I am now in possession of in the State of Virginia during her natural life, and likewise my Negro man Abel. I give her to dispose off as she thinks proper. The residue of my estate except my land, at her decease, I give to my four single daughters Elizabeth, Meekey, Ruth & Salley to be equally divided between them. Secondly, I give to my son Isaiah Atkinson, after the decease of his mother, the tract of land whereon I live, provided he complys on his part with the conditions of an oath of agreement entered into between us respecting the said tract of land and deposited in the hands of John Dillard, and case my son Isaiah should decease before his mother and leave no lawful issue, my will and desire is that my wife dispose of the said tract of land for the benefit of her children as she may think best and further my will is that if either of my single daughters above mentioned should marry before the death of their mother that such of them when they marry should receive a good cow & calf and a feather bed and furniture. Thirdly, as I have addressed my other children that has left me to wit, my sons Stephen, William, Sollomon, Jesse and Jobb, and my daughters Nancy Hill now deceased and Polly Moore, I give to them and their heirs the property they have already received as being all that I can do for them. And I do hereby appoint my wife Ruth Atkinson, my son Isaiah Atkinson and John Dillard, Jr. executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disavowing all other wills by me made. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed my seal this 15th May 1812."

signed Jesse Atkinson

Witnesses:

John Dillard and J. P. Hill.

Henry Co., VA

1814 Mar 14

"At the court held for Henry County at the Court House on the 14th day of March 1814. The within last will and testament of Jesse Atkinson deceased was established in Court and proved by the ? of the ? subscribing ? and the same was ordered by the Court to be recorded and Ruth Atkinson one of the executors therein named made oath and with John Dillard, Jr and Jesse Atkinson her securities. Entered into bond and acknowledge the same as the ?"

Henry Co., VA.

Executors: wife, Ruth Atkisson; son, Isaiah Atkinson and John Dillard, Jr.

Witnesses: John Dillard and J. P. Hill

Security: John Dillard, Sr. and Jesse Atkinson, son.

Probated Mar 14, 1814

Henry Co., VA

1814 Apr 8 Henry Co., VA Estate Inventory of Jesse Atkinson

Negro, Abel. Furniture, livestock totals $852.91.

By Joseph Rea, Philip O. Anglin and Leonard Cheatham. Returned to Apr Court , 1814

 1816 Oct 28 Patrick Co., VA

Last Will & Testament of James Nowlin: Wife: Ursula; Son: Samuel Nowlin; Grandson: David Nowlin; Executors: Matthew Sandifer and James Boaz, Sr.; Witnesses: Jesse Atkinson, Joseph Atkinson and James Boaz, Jr. Returned: Dec 1816 Court.

1818 Jan 24 Patrick Co., VA

Estate of George Fulcher. Appraiser: William Atkinson.

1818 Jun 24 Patrick Co., VA

Estate of William Harris, Jr. Appraiser: William Atkinson.

1818 Oct 20 Last Will & Testament: Isaiah Atkinson

Sons: William

Daughters: Patsey and Elizabeth Burrus (Burroughs?)

Executor: nephew, Alexander Atkinson

Witness: Isaac Rucker, Robert Wingfield, Willey Campbell and Robert Wingfield, Jr.

Probated: Aug 20, 1820, executor bond by William Atkinson.

Estate Inventory: Aug 22, 1820 Amherst Co., VA

1820 Absolom Atkinson's Will as transcribed by James L. "Jim" Atkisson Indianapolis, IN

Will Book C, pp. 76-77, Records of Adair Co., KY

"In the name of God Amen the 2nd day of August 1820 I Absolom Atkinson of the County of Adair and State of Kentucky being weak in body but of sound memory thanks be to God but calling to mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and apoint this my last will and testament in words and form following

First I desire that all my just debts be paid out of my estate

2nd I give and bequeth to my dearly beloved wife Nancy Atkinson my whole estate both real and personal to be possessed of during her life

And I also desire that my daughter Nancy Atkinson and her children be supported out of my estate so long as she may choose to stay or until the decease of her mother

And after the decease of my beloved wife for the whole of my estate what remains to be equally divided amongst all my children

And I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends, namely – Zachariah Taylor, Isiah Atkinson and Morris Atkinson my executors to see this my last Will and Testament carried into full execution agreeable to the intent and meaning of the same

And I do hereby revoke and disanull all and every former Will or Wills

In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

his

Absolem X Atkinson

mark

Signed and acknowledged in presence of

Samuel Crawley, Archibald Skaggs, Thomas T. Bradley

At a County Court began and held for the County of Adair at the courthouse at Columbia on Monday the 4th day of September 1820 The last Will and Testament of Absolem Atkinson deceased was produced in court and proven by the oath of Samuel Crawley and Archibald Skaggs subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Zachariah Taylor one of the executors named in said will who took the oath required having also given bond with William Bradshaw his security in the penal sum of $4000 conditioned as the execution of said will was granted him directs

It is ordered to be Certified, lease is reserved that Isaiah Atkinson and Morris Atkinson the other two exors named in said will to join in the said probate thereof if they should think proper.

Teste Wm. Patterson D.C. (Deputy Clerk)

This is a chart that was included with the will (again I think from John Paul Grady):

Absolem Atkinson -- b. Va. died 1820 Adair Co., Ky. Left a Will

Wife Nancy Ann Taylor -- b. died 16 July 1836 Adair Co. ,Ky.

Known Children:

Polly Atkinson, dau. of Absolem Atkinson

m. 12 July 1810, Thomas T. Bailey m. by Isaac Hodges Adair Co., Ky.

Lucinda Atkinson dau. of Absolem Atkinson

m. 12 oct. 1813, Daniel Shadrack Asberry m. by J. Abel Adair Co., Ky.

Letitia Ann Atkinson dau. of Nancy Atkinson

m. 7 Aug. 1832, George Mercer Adair Co., Ky.

Emeline Atkinson, dau. of Nancy Atkinson

m. 7 Jan. 1836, Reubin Berrington Henderson Adair Co., Ky

Possible children

Zacharius Atkinson & Polly Ann Page, dau. of Robert Page

m. 2 Nov. 1825 Adair Co., Ky.

Wm. P. Atkinson & Nancy Asberry

Bond: Wm. P. Atkinson & Samuel Asberry m. 28 May 1821 by Thomas Skaggs

Book B, pg. 47 Green Co., Ky

Morris Atkinson

Isaiah Atkinson

1821 Sep 15 Patrick Co., VA

Estate sale of Peter Scales. Accounts with estate: Stephen Atkinson and William Atkinson.

Will of Ruth Atkisson of Williamson Co., TN as transcribed by James L. Atkisson, Indianapolis, IN

1827, May 8 - Last Will & Testament of Ruth Attkisson, October Sessions 1829

"In the name of God Amen. I Ruth Atkisson of Williamson County and State of Tennessee, being unwell in body and mind, though in perfect sense and memory, do think proper to make and ordain this my last will and testament (revoking all others) in manner and form following..to wit. viz. 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally Attkisson the negro man Abel, whose labour I wish to be equally distributed among the four children now living with me. viz. the above named Sally, my son Isaiah Attkisson, Elizabeth Attkisson and Meekey Attkisson, so long as they may think proper to live together, and in case they should think proper to part, it is my desire that the above described Abel should be sold, and the profits equally divided among my four above named children. 2nd. I give and bequeath unto Ruth Hardin Madoux my bed and furniture, now at the house of William Madoux's. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this 8th day of May 1827."

Ruth (+ her mark) Attkisson - Seal

Test. George J. Poindexter, Isaac Phillips, Jesse Attkisson

Williamson Co., TN

1835, Apr 25 Fayette Co., GA

Estate Inventory and Appraisal of John Finley, deceased. Appraiser: William Adkison. Probate Records 1824-1871, p.306.

Will of Stephen A. Atkisson of Talladega Co., AL

1843, Jun 21 Last Will & Testament of Stephen Atkisson

"I, Stephen Atkisson, of the County of Talladega, Alabama, do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making all wills by me at any time heretofore made. First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as possible out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executors for the purpose of raising such money. My Negro Boy Ralph must be sold together with all my stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and plantation tools and household furniture not otherwise disposed of in this will. Also I direct that Elias, Warren, Charlett & Sarah (Negroes) and one hundred and twenty acres of land on the west end of my tract, two horses, a part of my stock of Cattle, Hogs and one years provisions shall be and remain the absolute property of my beloved wife during her lifetime. And at her death my Negro boy Warren is to belong to my son Clark. And the balance of the above bequeathed property and the income thereof to be Sold, and the proceeds to be equally divided between all of my children. Also I give to my son John, Eighty acres of land on the east end of my tract and also Negro Boy Liberty. To my Son I give Negro boy Jordan. I give to my Daughter Ruth one bed and furniture and Negro Girl Louisa. To my Daughter Jane I give one bed and furniture and Negro Girl Hamut (?). I give to my son William Negro Boy George. To my son Green one chunk (?) of horse. Also Saddle & Bridle and Negro boy Bob. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Negro boy Seath also one bed and furniture and Saddle & Briddle. And it is also my wish that so long as any of my children Choose to live with their mother these Negroes to be left there also & work together and when they leave they can take the property with them, and to effectuate things My intentions, I do hereby ordain my son John and neighbor Granville W. Penn Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness wereof I Stephen Atkison the Testator have to this last will and testament set my hand and seal this twenty first day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three."

Signed in the presence of us who has subscribed in the presence of each other. George (his mark) Adams, James S. Stockdale, Wm. Summers.

Stephen Atkisson (Seal)

Talladega Co., Alabama.

1844, Jun 17 Amendment to will:

"Whereas, I Stephen Atkisson of the County of Talladega and State of Alabama have by my last will and testament in writing duly executed bearing date the twenty first day of June 1843 Given and bequeath to my Son Clark Negro boy Warren at the death of his Mother. Now I the Said Stephen Atkisson being desirous of altering my said will in respect to said legacy and in respect to one hundred and twenty acres of land bequeathed in said will to my Wife during her life do therefore make this present writing which I will and direct to be annexed as a codicil to my said will and taken as part thereof and I do hereby revoke said legacy to my son Clark, and given to him Charlette's child Samuel, to take possession of whenever he likes, and Warren is to be sold at the death of my wife together with all other propery in said will.(?) and I do give to my sons William and Green equally the one hundred and twenty acres of land aforesaid, at the death of my wife, and I do ratify and confirm my said will in everything except where the (?) is hereby revoked, and altered as aforesaid in witness whereof I hereunto put my hand & Seal this 17th day of June and year of our Lord 1844."

Signed and acknowledged in the presence of witnesses,

Jesse Matson, ? ?, W. S. Carpenter.

Stephen Atkisson (Seal)

Talladega Co., AL

Inventory of Estate of Stephen Atkisson of Talladega Co., AL

The State of Alabama County of Talladega October 24, 1846

To appraise the estate of Stephen Atkisson, deceased :
 
 

Given under our hand November 21st 184?, Talladega County, Alabama

1848, Nov 6 Fayette Co., GA

Estate Administrator: Jesse Atkinson, William Smith and Windham West give $400 bond upon the condition that Jesse Atkinson be appointed administrator of William Atkinson, deceased. Recorded Nov 30, 1848. Probate Records 1824-1871, pp. 402-403.
 
 

1848, Nov Fayette Co., GA

Georgia Fayette County

Know all men by these present that Mr. Jesse Attkisson, William G. Smith & Windham West are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of said County sitting for Ordinary purposes & their successors in office in the just and full sum of four hundred dollars for the payment of which sum to the Justices aforesaid & their successors in office do bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors & administrators in the whole & for the whole jointly & severally & firmly by these present & sealed with our seals dated the 6th day of November 1848.

The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound Jesse Attkisson administrator of the Estate real & personal of William Attkisson late of this County deceased do make a true & perfect inventory of all the Estate both real and personal of said deceased which have or shall come to the hands, possession or knowledge of the said Jesse Attkisson or unto the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him,, & the same so made do exhibit unto the said Court of Ordinary when he shall therewith required and such estates do will and truly administer according to Law, and do make a just & true account of his actings & doings thereas when he shall be therewith required by the Court of Ordinary for said County and all the rest aforesaid Estate which shall be found remaining on account of said administration the same being first allowed by the Court, shall deliver & pay to such person or persons respectfully as an subtract(?) to the sum by Law. And if it should hereafter appear that any last Will & Testament was made by the deceased & the same be proven before the Court & the Executors obtain a Certificate of the Probate thereof & the said Jesse Attkisson do in such case if required ______ & deliver up said letters of Administration then the above obligation to be void. Else to remain in full force.

Attest Jesse Attkisson (seal)

Wm. G. Smith (seal)

W. West (seal)

W. B. Grillen(?), D. Clerk

Recorded November 30th 1848

W. B. Grillen(?), D. Clerk

1856 Mar 18 Mrs. Mary Atkinson Death Notice - Williamson Co., TN

Mrs. Mary Atkinson died after an illness of two weeks. Born Feb. 17, 1758 in Cumberland Co., VA; moved to this state in the fall of 1811 and settled in Maury Co., TN, where she resided two years; then moved to Williamson Co., TN. Widow of the late Elder John Atkinson who died Apr 02, 1837. She was age 98 years, l month and 1 day. Funeral to be preached at Leipers Fork on the 4th Lord's day in April.

1864 Mar 22 Bedford/Williamson Co., TN

Thomas E. Davis and Nancy H. Davis, his wife, filed against Sally Sprouse and Dr. Jennings Moore, all of Bedford Co., TN. They stated that Mickey F. Atkinson departed this life in Bedford Co., in Jan. 1861 after making the Last Will and Testament in which she devised to Nancy H. Marshall, now your oratrix Nancy H. Davis, a tract of land in Bedford Co. on which she lived at her death, on Clems Creek, Civil District No. 11, adjoining John Battle, James Finney and Silas Sprouse, about 63 acres. Dr. Jennings Moore was executor. They stated that March 1863, the Court House of Bedford Co. was destroyed by fire and many of the public records. Will book was burned. Sally Sprouse is the only surviving sister of the testatrix. Bedford Co., TN

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