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     Joyce (?) was born before 1701.¹ She married John Humphrey Sr. before 1717 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

Joyce (?) died after 1725 at St. Paul's Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
St Paul Parish Stafford County Death G-K
St Paul Parish Stafford County Births G-K

     John Humphrey Jr. was born on 19 February 1717 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Margaret Young on 23 September 1738 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford (King George) Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.²
John Humphrey Jr. died on 21 May 1767 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, at age 50.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
St Paul Parish Stafford County Births G-K
1735-1743 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 2; [Antient Press]; Page 380-381
Indenture made 28th September 1741 between CHARLES CARTER Esqr. King George County and JOHN HUMPHREYS JUNR. of same .. for Rent .. farm lett .. all that land of Carter's in King George County .. being part of a greater tract known by the name of Stanstead Tract lying upon Clayburn Run containing 151 acres bounded .. Road Side as Leads from Falmouth to JOHN HUMPHREYS SENR. in the West most line of Wilkinsons Pattent .. from 28th September during Natural lives of John Humphrey, MARGT. & JAMES HUMPHREY his son .. he the said John Humphreys Junr. his heirs .. paying unto Charles Carter yearly rent of 530 pounds of good Sound Merchantable Tobacco of ye produce of the said Plantation .. at the most convenient Landing on Rappahannock ., or at the said Carter's Dwelling House upon 10th Day of December .. pay Quitrents yearly .. Humphreys doth agree with Carter with all Expedition to erect one Dwelling House 20 feet long and 16 feet wide with an Inside Chimney & one Tobacco House 30 feet long & 20 feet wide after the Manner of Virginia Buildings and keep in good Tenantable Repair plant Orchard of 100 apple trees and like number of Peach trees .. keep well Trim'd & fenced ..
Presence Hancock Lee, Charles Carter
Henry Machen John Humphrey
At a court held 2nd October 1741 .. Lease recorded.
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1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 497-501.
21 May 1760. Richard Young. of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor, to John Humphrys of same, planter. Lease of 100 acres being part of a tract which Young formerly bought of Mr. John Roberts in the Little Fork of Rappahannock River and lying on Battle Run ... corner to the main patent on a hill on the west side of Little Battle Run ... crossing Battle Run ...
For the lives of John Humphrus and Margaret his wife and his son Benjamin Humphrys.
Annual rent, 530 pounds of tobacco in one inspector's note at Falmouth or Fredericksburg Warehouse on 25 December. if Humphrys shall work more than three tithable persons on the permises in any year (himself exclusive), to pay 100 pounds of tobacco: keep an orchard of apple trees with 150 good trees and free from cattle, horses, sheep, goats, etc.
Richard Young
Wit: William Russell, Wm. Johnston.
21 May 1761. Acknowledged by Richard
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1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 386-89.
18 April 1764. Francis Cooper of Culpeper County, planter, and Ann his wife to John Humphrys of same, planter. For £45 current money. 500 acres in the Fork of Rappahannock River ... on a stony point corner to Richard Tutt Gent., in John Yancey's line ... in Alexander McQueen's line.
Francis (F) Cooper
Ann (A) Cooper
Wit: Richard Young, Wm. Roberts, James Payton.
19 April 1764. Acknowledged by the parties. Ann was first privily examined.
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1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 398-402
21 May 1759. Richard Young of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor, to John Humphrys of same, planter. Lease of 100 acres, part of the land which Young formerly bought of Mr. John Roberts in the Little Fork of Rappahannock River on Battle Run ... corner to the patent and corner to the lot of John Humprys former lot .... crossing Battle Run ... on the north side of the run near the mouth of
a branch ... crossing Little Battle Run ... For lives of John Humprys, his son James Humprys and John Humprys. Yearly rent, 530 pounds of tobacco payable at Falmouth or Fredericksburg 25 December. If John Humphrys shall work fore than three tithables on the premises in any year, himself exclusive, then to pay 100 pounds additional rent.
Richard Young
Wit: William Russell, William Johnston.
19 April 1764. Acknowledged by Richard.
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1765-1769 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book E (Part 2); [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 206-08.
3 Nov. 1766. Jeremiah Corbin and Elizabeth his wife of Culpeper County, planter, to John Humphreys of same. For £20 current money. 100 acres, being part of 270 acres formerly granted to Jeremiah Corbin by Samuel Scott by a deed 3 Jan. 1753 which being part of a tract formerly granted to Samuel Scott by the Proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia by deed for 470 acres 2 April 1752 ... on the north side Elk Run being a dividing corner between Samuel Scott and Jeremiah Corbin ... line of Colo. William Russell ... crossing the Green Spring Branch of Elk Run and crossing another branch of the same ... on a ridge corner to Scott's deed ... going through Corbin's old plantation ...
Jeremiah (0) Corbin
Elizabeth (E) Corbin
Wit: Wm. Roberts, John Russell, Sarml Scott.
20 Nov. 1766. Proved by William Roberts, John Russell and Samuel Scott.¹

John Humphrey Jr. left a will on 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.¹

     Margaret Young was born circa 1722 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford (King George) Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Humphrey Jr., son of John Humphrey Sr. and Joyce (?), on 23 September 1738 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford (King George) Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.¹ Margaret Young married an unknown person circa 16 June 1768 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.² She married John Roberts, son of George Roberts Sr. and Elizabeth Kirk, circa 16 June 1768 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.^2,1
Margaret Young died after 16 June 1768 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
related to Richard Young the Surveyor
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1735-1743 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 2; [Antient Press]; Page 380-381
Indenture made 28th September 1741 between CHARLES CARTER Esqr. King George County and JOHN HUMPHREYS JUNR. of same .. for Rent .. farm lett .. all that land of Carter's in King George County .. being part of a greater tract known by the name of Stanstead Tract lying upon Clayburn Run containing 151 acres bounded .. Road Side as Leads from Falmouth to JOHN HUMPHREYS SENR. in the West most line of Wilkinsons Pattent .. from 28th September during Natural lives of John Humphrey, MARGT. & JAMES HUMPHREY his son .. he the said John Humphreys Junr. his heirs .. paying unto Charles Carter yearly rent of 530 pounds of good Sound Merchantable Tobacco of ye produce of the said Plantation .. at the most convenient Landing on Rappahannock ., or at the said Carter's Dwelling House upon 10th Day of December .. pay Quitrents yearly .. Humphreys doth agree with Carter with all Expedition to erect one Dwelling House 20 feet long and 16 feet wide with an Inside Chimney & one Tobacco House 30 feet long & 20 feet wide after the Manner of Virginia Buildings and keep in good Tenantable Repair plant Orchard of 100 apple
trees and like number of Peach trees .. keep well Trim'd & fenced ..
Presence Hancock Lee, Charles Carter
Henry Machen John Humphrey
At a court held 2nd October 1741 .. Lease recorded.
===
1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 497-501.
21 May 1760. Richard Young. of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor, to John Humphrys of same, planter. Lease of 100 acres being part of a tract which Young formerly bought of Mr. John Roberts in the Little Fork of Rappahannock River and lying on Battle Run ... corner to the main patent on a hill on the west side of Little Battle Run ... crossing Battle Run ...
For the lives of John Humphrus and Margaret his wife and his son Benjamin Humphrys.
Annual rent, 530 pounds of tobacco in one inspector's note at Falmouth or Fredericksburg Warehouse on 25 December. if Humphrys shall work more than three tithable persons on the permises in any year (himself exclusive), to pay 100 pounds of tobacco: keep an orchard of apple trees with 150 good trees and free from cattle, horses, sheep, goats, etc.
Richard Young
Wit: William Russell, Wm. Johnston.
21 May 1761. Acknowledged by Richard
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1765-1769 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book E (Part 2); [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 541-42
23 Jan. 1766. Agreement between John Roberts of Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, and Margaret Humphreys,
widow, of same. John Roberts by virtue of a marriage to be solemnized between him and Margaret Humphreys does relinquish any right to any part of the estate that Margaret Humphreys is now possessed of and Margaret doth relinquish all right to any part of John Roberts his estate, nor shall she claim anything by right of dower.
John (I) Roberts
Margaret Humphrys
Wit: Wm. Meldrum, Martin Nalle, Wm. Roberts.
20 May 1768. Proved by William Roberts.
16 June 1768. Proved by Martin Nalle.¹
In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Margaret Young was named as executor;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.³

     James Humphrey was born circa 1738 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Rachel (?)²

James Humphrey died after 1779 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1735-1743 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 2; [Antient Press]; Page 380-381
Indenture made 28th September 1741 between CHARLES CARTER Esqr. King George County and JOHN HUMPHREYS JUNR. of same .. for Rent .. farm lett .. all that land of Carter's in King George County .. being part of a greater tract known by the name of Stanstead Tract lying upon Clayburn Run containing 151 acres bounded .. Road Side as Leads from Falmouth to JOHN HUMPHREYS SENR. in the West most line of Wilkinsons Pattent .. from 28th September during Natural lives of John Humphrey, MARGT. & JAMES HUMPHREY his son .. he the said John Humphreys Junr. his heirs .. paying unto Charles Carter yearly rent of 530 pounds of good Sound Merchantable Tobacco of ye produce of the said Plantation .. at the most convenient Landing on Rappahannock ., or at the said Carter's Dwelling House upon 10th Day of December .. pay Quitrents yearly .. Humphreys doth agree with Carter with all Expedition to erect one Dwelling House 20 feet long and 16 feet wide with an Inside Chimney & one Tobacco House 30 feet long & 20 feet wide after the Manner of Virginia Buildings and keep in good Tenantable Repair plant Orchard of 100 apple
trees and like number of Peach trees .. keep well Trim'd & fenced ..
Presence Hancock Lee, Charles Carter
Henry Machen John Humphrey
At a court held 2nd October 1741 .. Lease recorded.
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1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 235-38.
18 Oct. 1759. Tilman Visecarver and Margaret his wife of Culpeper County to James Humphreys of same. For £l4 current money. 200 acres ... in Anthony Scott's line ... Visecarver's line ... bv the mouth of a small branch ... Tilman (X) Viscarver
Margaret (X) Viscarver
Wit: Robt. Eastham Jr., John Parks, J. Pendleton.
18 Oct. 1759.. Acknowledged by the parties.
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1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 235-38.
18 Oct. 1759. Tilman Visecarver and Margaret his wife of Culpeper County to James Humphreys of same. For £l4 current money. 200 acres ... in Anthony Scott's line Visecarver's line ... by the mouth of a small branch ...
Tilman (X) Viscarver
Margaret (X) Viscarver
Wit: Robt. Eastham Jr., John Parks, J. Pendleton.
18 Oct. 1759.. Acknowledged by the parties.
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1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 398-402
21 May 1759. Richard Young of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor, to John Humphrys of same, planter. Lease of 100 acres, part of the land which Young formerly bought of Mr. John Roberts in the Little Fork of Rappahannock River on Battle Run ... corner to the patent and corner to the lot of John Humprys former lot .... crossing Battle Run ... on the north side of the run near the mouth of a branch ... crossing Little Battle Run ... For lives of John Humprys, his son James Humprys and John Humprys. Yearly rent, 530 pounds of tobacco payable at Falmouth or Fredericksburg 25 December. If John Humphrys shall work fore than three tithables on the premises in any year, himself exclusive, then to pay 100 pounds additional rent.
Richard Young
Wit: William Russell, William Johnston.
19 April 1764. Acknowledged by Richard.
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1775-1778 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book H; [Antient Press]; Page 486-487
THIS INDENTURE made 21st July 1777 Between JAMES HUMPHREY and RACHEL his Wife of Culpeper County of one part & BENJAMIN GRAY of County aforesaid Witnesseth that James Humphrey and Rachel his Wife for sum of Thirty pounds current money of Virginia do hereby grant unto said Benjamin Gray his heirs land in County afsd containing one hundred acres bounded Begining at two pines in the line of ALEXANDER McQUEEN thence with his line North thence South to the Begining James Humphrey
At a Court held for Culpeper County 21 July 1777 Rachel Humphrey
This Indenture ordered to be recorded Previous to which the said Rachel was first privily examined as the Law directs.¹
In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, James Humphrey was named as executor;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.³

     Rachel (?) was born circa 1742.¹ She married James Humphrey, son of John Humphrey Jr. and Margaret Young.¹

Rachel (?) died after 21 July 1777 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Rachel (?) was mentioned in a land transaction on 21 July 1777 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1775-1778 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book H; [Antient Press]; Page 486-487
THIS INDENTURE made 21st July 1777 Between JAMES HUMPHREY and RACHEL his Wife of Culpeper County of one part & BENJAMIN GRAY of County aforesaid Witnesseth that James Humphrey and Rachel his Wife for sum of Thirty pounds current money of Virginia do hereby grant unto said Benjamin Gray his heirs land in County afsd containing one hundred acres bounded Begining at two pines in the line of ALEXANDER McQUEEN thence with his line North thence South to the Begining James Humphrey
At a Court held for Culpeper County 21 July 1777 Rachel Humphrey
This Indenture ordered to be recorded Previous to which the said Rachel was first privily examined as the Law directs.¹

     Benjamin Humphrey married Elizabeth (?)
; She is named in a 16 Sept 1776 deed.¹ Benjamin Humphrey was born circa 1743 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Benjamin Humphrey died after 1791 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Benjamin Humphrey was mentioned in a land transaction between 21 May 1761 and 10 May 1791 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 497-501.
21 May 1760. Richard Young. of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor, to John Humphrys of same, planter. Lease of 100 acres being part of a tract which Young formerly bought of Mr. John Roberts in the Little Fork of Rappahannock River and lying on Battle Run ... corner to the main patent on a hill on the west side of Little Battle Run ... crossing Battle Run ...
For the lives of John Humphrus and Margaret his wife and his son Benjamin Humphrys.
Annual rent, 530 pounds of tobacco in one inspector's note at Falmouth or Fredericksburg Warehouse on 25 December. if Humphrys shall work more than three tithable persons on the permises in any year (himself exclusive), to pay 100 pounds of tobacco: keep an orchard of apple trees with 150 good trees and free from cattle, horses, sheep, goats, etc.
Richard Young
Wit: William Russell, Wm. Johnston.
21 May 1761. Acknowledged by Richard.
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1775-1778 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book H; [Antient Press]; Page 236-238
THIS INDENTURE made this (blank) day of (blank) 177(blank) Between BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and ELIZABETH his Wife of County of Culpeper and GEORGE FANTE of County of Stafford Witnesseth that said Benjamin Hymphrey & Elizabeth his Wife for sum Fifty pounds current money of Virginia by these presents hath granted unto George Fante in his actual possession now being a parcel of land in County aforesaid and bounded beginning at a white oak by a PATH on the North side of Elk Run runing So. to three chesnuts on a Ridge thence W. to the Begining containing 100 acres . . .
Presence B. BRADFORD, JAMES CORBIN, Benjamin Humphrey
JOHN COTTEN JUNR., WILLIAM LYON Elisabeth Humphrey
At Court held for Culpeper County 16th Sept 1776
This Indenture of Bargain and Sale was acknowledged Previous to which the said Elisabeth was first privily examined as the Law directs.
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1790-1791 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book Q (Part 1); [Antient Press]; Page 224-226
THIS INDENTURE made this 10th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one by and Between PRESLY THORNTON of the County of NORTHUMBERLAND & Commonwealth of Virginia of one part and BENJAMIN HUMPHREY of Culpeper County of other part; Witnesseth that PRESLY THORNTON in consideration of the rents & covenants hereinafter mentioned by these presents doth demise and to farm lett unto BENJAMIN HUMPHREY the messuage where he now dwells containing One hundred acres of land, Number Thirty Six, being part of PRESLY THORNTONs tract of land called the PEAKED MOUNTAIN TRACT in Culpeper County for the courses to have reference to the Plot; To have and to hold the said One hundred acres of land & appurtenances unto BENJAMIN HUMPHREY his heirs during the term of ninety nine years to commence in calculation from the year one thousand seven hudnred and seventy two paying therefore every year on the seventh day of December unto PRESLY THORNTON his heirs &c. Five hundred & thirty pounds of transfer tobacco in Inspectors Note or Notes, the Taxes and Quit rents due for said one hundred acres of land; And BENJAMIN HUMPHREY doth promise PRESLEY THORNTON his heirs that within five years from this date plant one hundred good Apple trees; And for the true performance of all the covemants & agreements before mentioned, BENJAMIN HUMPHREY doth bind himself his heirs &c. or the Tenant in possession unto PRESLY THORNTON his heirs in the sum of One hundred pounds good & lawful money of Virginia firmly by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangably set their hands & seals the date above written
Sign'd Seal'd & Delivered in the presence of us
HENRY WARD, PRESLY THORNTON
THOMAS JORDAN SENR. BENJAMIN HUMPHREY
WILLIAM ASKINS
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 20th day of June 1791
This Indented Lease from PRESLY THORNTON to BE.¹
In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Benjamin Humphrey was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
===
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.²

     Jesse Humphrey was born circa 1745 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Jesse Humphrey died after 1785 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Jesse Humphrey was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.²
Jesse Humphrey was mentioned in a land transaction between 20 November 1775 and 23 March 1785 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1775-1778 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book H; [Antient Press]; Page 205-208
THIS INDENTURE made the 20th November 1775 Between WM. ROBERTS and JANE his Wife of County of Culpeper Parish of Bromfield of one part and JESSE HUMPHREY of County aforesaid Witnesseth that Wm. Roberts & Jane his Wife for sum of Thirty pounds current money of Virginia doth grant unto Jesse Humphrey 100 acres of land in County of Culpr. Parish of Bromfield in the little fork of Rapahanock River Joyning on Battle Run as is bounded Beginning at two Red oak saplins in COMPTONs old line Corner to JOHN JETI* and runs thence with his line down the run Thence No. to a red oak saplin on a ridge to a red oak in the old line cald. Comptons thence with that line North to the Begining place . . .
Presence JAMES SLAUGHTER, W. Roberts
GEORGE COLVERT JUNR., FRANCIS STROTHER Jane Roberts
At Court held for Culpeper County the 15th July 1776
This Indenture of Feofment was acknowledged by said William Roberts and ordered to be recorded.
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1783-1785 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book M; [Antient Press]; Page 354-355
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty third day of March 1785 in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty five & Between JESSE HUMPHREY of County of Culpeper & Parish of Brumfield in Colony of Virginia of one part & WM. ROBERTS of County and Colony aforesaid of other part Witnesseth that JESSE HUMPHREY for sum of Twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to him paid by these presents doth bargain and sell unto WM. ROBERTS his heirs one parcel of land containing One hundred acres (be the same more or less) lying in County of Culpeper & Parish of Brumfield in Little Fork of RAPPHANNOCK RIVER joining on BATTLE RUN & bounded Begining at two red Oaks & two white Oak saplins in COMPTONs Old Line, Corner to JOHN JETT & runs thence North eighty four degrees three hundred & fifty eight poles with his line to a white Oak & an Ash on BATTLE RUN, thence down the several courses of sd RUN as S. 57 E. 21 pole, S. 45 E. 37 pole, South 70 E. 26, South 44 E. 17 pole, S. 30 E. 20 pole, S. 70 E. 22 pole, N. 85 E. 38 pole to a large Poplar near the sd RUN, thence N. 65 degrees East 122 poles to a large Pine & red Oak saplin on a Ridge, thence South 40 E. 68 poles to a red Oak and a white Oak in the Old Line called COMPTONs, thence with that line North East to the begining place with all houses Orchards profits and Emoluments to the same belonging To have and to hold the tract of One hundred acres of land unto WM. ROBERTS his heirs and JESSE HUMPHREY his heirs will warrant & forever defend by these presents against all person whatsoever In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fiat my Seal the day and year first above written
in presence of JESSE HUMPHREY
At a Court continued & held for Culpeper County March 22d 1785
This Indenture was acknowledged by the party and ordered to be recorded.¹

     Bathsheba Humphrey was born in 1746 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married David Corbin in 1765 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.²

Bathsheba Humphrey died in 1825 at Hampshire Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     David Corbin was born circa 1745 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Bathsheba Humphrey, daughter of John Humphrey Jr. and Margaret Young, in 1765 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹

David Corbin died on 12 April 1828 at Hampshire Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
     
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 485-486
In the name of God Amen. I WILLIAM EDGAR of the County of Culpeper Planter being sick & weak in body but of perfect mind & memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say, Principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God who gave it me and for my Body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner .. and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bestow upon me in this life I demise and dispose of the same in manner and form following Imprimis.
I give and bequeath unto my beloved Nephew SUSANNAH JETT the Wife of WILLIAM JETT one negro man named Brickee and one negro woman named Judah.
Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved God Daughter SUSANNAH MACKDONALD the wife of JOHN MACKDONALD one negro boy named Harry.
Item I give and bequeath unto MARGARET WARD the daughter of WILLIAM WARD deceased and ELIZABETH his Wife one negro boy named James.
Item I give and bequesth unto my beloved Nephew SARAH RANES the wife of ALLEN RANES one negro boy named Sam.
Item My will and desire is that the first child the said Judah that is Bequeathed unto Susannah Jett after the date of these presents to JOHN WALKER the son of EDWARD WALKER and MARY his wife.
Item My will and desire is that my houshold goods and moveable Effects and stock after my wife's decease be sold at Public Oction and the money equally between THOMAS PINER, SUSANNAH JETT, SARAH RANES, MILDRED WALKER and DAVID CORBIN divided
Item My will and desire is that my Wife SUSANNAH EDGAR be not molested but keep possess and enjoy my whole estate till her decease I likewise constitute make ordain my said wife Susannah Edgar my only and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament .. confirming that this and no
other to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this fourteenth day of February one thousand seven hundred and sixty three.
Presence: JAMES JETT, William Edgar
DAVID CORNAGGAY , ALEXANDER LYON
At a Court held for County of Culpeper on Thursday the 20th day of July 1769
This last will and Testament of William Edgar decd was exhibited to the Court by Susannah Edgar Widow & Executrix of the said Decedent & was proved by the oath of witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded and on her motion certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & security according to Law.
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1770-1783 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book B; [Dorothy Ford Wulfeck];
Will of Susannah Edgar.
Dated 24 March, 1777. Proven 16 June, 1777.
Legatees: William Corbin, son of David Corbin; John McDanold; Lucy Ward, dau. of Margaret Ward; Elizabeth Corbin, wife of David Corbin; Elizabeth Jones. relict. of Joshua Jones. decd.: Mildred Jett. dau of William Jett; Susanna McDanold, wife of John McDanold; Sarah Ward, wife of Richard Ward; Susanna Jett, wife of William Jett.
Executor: Thomas Newman,
Wit.: James Jett, Cornelius Mershon, Andrew Mershon
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1790-1791 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book Q (Part 1); [Antient Press]; Page 240-241
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I DAVID CORBIN of Culpeper County in consideration of the sum of Thirty pounds current money of Virginia, have hereby bargained and sold unto ARTHUR MORSON, Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM LOVE deceased. a certain lot of land in Culpeper County whereon I now live containing One hundred acres of land which is holden by virtue of a Lease from the Honourable WILLIAM BEVERLEY Esqr., deced., to DAVID CORBIN for three lives, said Lease of Land being bounded by a lot of land from said BEVERLEY under tenure of CORNELIUS MERSHON and another of WILLIAM FLETCHER and other lands of ROBERT BEVERLEY Esqr.. and the RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER; To have and to hold the lot or lease for the one hundred acres of land and premises with every appurtenance thereto belonging to ARTHUR MORSON, Administrator &c., his heirs during the aforesaid three lives as mentioned in the said Lease clear from all incumbrance whatsoever, And ARTHUR MORSON, Administrator of WILLIAM LEASE deceased may when ever he his heirs shall think proper so to do quietly enter on the said lot or lease of land; As Witness my hand & seal this 11th day of November 1790
Sealed & Delivered in presence of
GERARD FREEMAN DAVID CORBIN
AARON LANE, JAMES JETT
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 20th day of June 1791
This Bill of Sale from DAVID CORBIN to ARTHUR MORSON, Admr. of the Estate of WM: LOVE deced., was proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded
Tests JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur.¹

     Jonathan Humphrey was born circa 1748 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Jonathan Humphrey died after 1767 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Jonathan Humphrey was mentioned in a land transaction on 21 May 1759 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 398-402
21 May 1759. Richard Young of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor, to John Humphrys of same, planter. Lease of 100 acres, part of the land which Young formerly bought of Mr. John Roberts in the Little Fork of Rappahannock River on Battle Run ... corner to the patent and corner to the lot of John Humprys former lot .... crossing Battle Run ... on the north side of the run near the mouth of
a branch ... crossing Little Battle Run ... For lives of John Humprys, his son James Humprys and John Humprys. Yearly rent, 530 pounds of tobacco payable at Falmouth or Fredericksburg 25 December. If John Humphrys shall work fore than three tithables on the premises in any year, himself exclusive, then to pay 100 pounds additional rent.
Richard Young
Wit: William Russell, William Johnston.
19 April 1764. Acknowledged by Richard.¹
In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Jonathan Humphrey was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.²

     Mary Humphrey was born in 1740 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married Ambrose Yarborough after 1767 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.³

Mary Humphrey died in 1833 at Union Co., South Carolina, USA.^1,2
Mary Humphrey was buried in 1833 at Burial details unknown, Union Co., South Carolina, USA;
From Find a Grave
Mary Humphreys Yarbrough
     In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Mary Humphrey was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
=== Transcribed by G Brissey
WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.⁴
Mary Humphrey and Ambrose Yarborough were mentioned in a land transaction on 26 October 1776 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1779 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book I; [Antient Press]; Page217-219
THIS INDENTURE made the 29th day of October in the Year of our Lord 1776 and the FIRST YEAR of the AMERICAN free and Independent States by and Between AMBROSE YARBROUGH and MARY his Wife of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Marks of one part and HENRY LEWIS of the same County and Parish of Bromfield of other part Witnesseth that said Ambrose Yarbrough and Mary his Wife for the sum of Fifteen Pounds current money have sold unto the said Henry Lewis land in the aforesaid County and Parish of Bromfield containing Sixty eight acres which said land was granted to the said Yarbrough by the right Honourable THOMAS LORD FAIRFAX by Deed bearing date the Twe1th day of December MDXXLIX and is bounded begining at a large locust in a line of said Henry Levises on the South side of a branch of the Robinson River and thence tuning up the several courses of the said South Fork to 2 hickories in said Branch leaving the river North to a Chesnut Oak on the side of the DOUBLE TOP MOUNTAIN thence North to a rock in the Fork of a Branch of the said Robinson River and thence North to the begining
Presents of us AMBROSE BOHANNON, Ambrose Yarbrough
RICHARD DICKEN, HENRY YOWELL, Mary Yarbrough
RUBEN MEDLEY
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper the 15th day of March 1777
This Indenture was proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses thereto which is ordered to be certified.
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper the 15th day of March 1779
This Indenture was fully proved by another Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded.³

;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 398-402
21 May 1759. Richard Young of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, surveyor.¹
In Ambrose Yarborough's will dated 27 August 1788 at Union Co., South Carolina, USA, Mary Humphrey was named as an heir;
Images of will and of transcription from Find a Grave attached.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
From Union County, a Part of SC Gen Web, (Will of Ambrose Yarbrough:

     Ambrose Yarborough was born in 1737 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Mary Humphrey, daughter of John Humphrey Jr. and Margaret Young, after 1767 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Ambrose Yarborough died on 28 February 1789 at Cross Keys, Union Co., South Carolina, USA.¹
Ambrose Yarborough was buried after 28 February 1789 at Burial details unknown ;
From Find a Grave
Ambrose Yarbrough Jr.
     Ambrose Yarborough and Mary Humphrey were mentioned in a land transaction on 26 October 1776 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1779 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book I; [Antient Press]; Page217-219
THIS INDENTURE made the 29th day of October in the Year of our Lord 1776 and the FIRST YEAR of the AMERICAN free and Independent States by and Between AMBROSE YARBROUGH and MARY his Wife of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Marks of one part and HENRY LEWIS of the same County and Parish of Bromfield of other part Witnesseth that said Ambrose Yarbrough and Mary his Wife for the sum of Fifteen Pounds current money have sold unto the said Henry Lewis land in the aforesaid County and Parish of Bromfield containing Sixty eight acres which said land was granted to the said Yarbrough by the right Honourable THOMAS LORD FAIRFAX by Deed bearing date the Twe1th day of December MDXXLIX and is bounded begining at a large locust in a line of said Henry Levises on the South side of a branch of the Robinson River and thence tuning up the several courses of the said South Fork to 2 hickories in said Branch leaving the river North to a Chesnut Oak on the side of the DOUBLE TOP MOUNTAIN thence North to a rock in the Fork of a Branch of the said Robinson River and thence North to the begining
Presents of us AMBROSE BOHANNON, Ambrose Yarbrough
RICHARD DICKEN, HENRY YOWELL, Mary Yarbrough
RUBEN MEDLEY
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper the 15th day of March 1777
This Indenture was proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses thereto which is ordered to be certified.
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper the 15th day of March 1779
This Indenture was fully proved by another Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded.¹

Ambrose Yarborough left a will on 27 August 1788 at Union Co., South Carolina, USA;
Images of will and of transcription from Find a Grave attached.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
From Union County, a Part of SC Gen Web, (Will of Ambrose Yarbrough:

     Charity Humphrey was born after 1751 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     In John Humphrey Jr.'s will dated 16 November 1766 at Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Charity Humphrey was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Humphrey, John.
Publication 1767
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note p. 444-446. Will pro. 21 May 1767.
p. 447-448. Inv. & Appr. rec. July 16, 1767.
Note Will Book A, 1749-1770 (Reel 31)
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WILL - JOHN HUMPHREY, CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 444, 445, 446, 447, 448,
Images 235 - 237
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TRANSCRIPTION OF WILL
PAGE 444, Image 235 (Bottom 1/3 of Page)
Humphrey’s Will,
In the name of God Amen.
I John Humphrey of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind & memory
thanks be given unto God, Do make and Ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God hoping to receive pardon and Remission of all my sins through the Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body to the Earth to be Interred in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what Worldly Goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I Bequeath and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form
Imprimis my Desire is that my just Debts and Funeral Expenses to be first Satisfied and Paid.
Items I give unto my son James Humphrey and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now Lives
Item I Give unto my son Benjamin Humphrey and to his Heirs forever a parcel of Land containing one hundred acres that I
bought lately of Jeremiah Corbin being part of a Tract of Land whereon he Lives and the said one hundred acres of Land not being Acknowledged to me.
My desire is that the said Land may be Acknowledged to my said son, Benjamin Humphrey
Item I Give unto my aforesaid son, James Humphrey and Jesse Humphrey Two hundred acres of Land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a Tract belonging to Alexander McQueen bounded by a Tract belonging to Col Tutt and Captain (L?) Yancey and my Desire is that the said Two hundred acres of Land shall be equally divided betwisd my above said two Sons James and Jesse Humphrey.
Items I give unto my son Jonathan Humphrey and his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon I now live.
Items I give my Wife (liberly?) to take any one of the above said Plantations to Live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases During her lifetime without any Molestation of any one of my Above said Sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Humphrey the corner Cupboard that is (fisch?) up in my House.
Item I Give unto my Wife Margret Humphrey all my Household furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be equally Divided among my following Children (Viz) Benjamin, Jesse, Jonathan, Mary, Bathsheba and Charity Humphrey. And in case my Wife should be with Child at the Time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid (via?) children.
Items (to be given?) Constitute my Wife whole (Executive?) during her life and my son James Humphrey and my Brother
(Wm H.?) Humphrey and (Mr.?) John Fitzchow Executors after her Decease.
(D......?) of (this/his?)
(D......?)
? (Neg....?)
(...?) before
?
? Revoking all other Will or Wills I have ..... to be my final Will and Testiment
(Wilnep?) whereof I have hereunto let my Hand and Seal
This 16th Day of November 1766
?
?....... and Declared by the said
John Humphrey as his last Will and
Testament in the presence of (?) the
Subscribers
John Robert
Mark
William Daniel
Mark

James Barker

(Interlined?) before signed in the Nineteenth line of the second (?) with the word (whole) In the Twentieth line of the same side with the words (During her Life). In the twenty first Line of the same side with the Words her Decease
(At?) a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21 Day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey (dec/doe?) was (Ex....?) to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix Herein named I was proved by the Oath of John Robeerts & William Daniel (...?...) thereto & Ordered to be Recorded James Humphrey said heir (.?.) (...?...) the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no Objection to the Probat Hereof (.?.) (onther?) Motion of the said Executive Certificate & granted her for Obtaining a Probat thereof in due Form, (She?) having (..?..n) to the same of given Bond & Security according to Law.

Teste
Roger Dixen (..?..)

=== transcription error. daughter Mary named twice. missing daughter Charity
1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 444-446
In the name of God Amen. I JOHN HUMPHREY of Brumfield Parish in the County of Culpeper being sick and weak in Body but of sound mind and memory .. do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (That is to say) First I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to the Earth to be Interrid in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors herein after named and for what worldly goods God in his Mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis. My desire is that my Just Debts and Funeral Expences be first satisfied and paid.
Item I give unto my son JAMES HUMPHREY and to his Heirs forever the Plantation whereon he now lives.
Item I give unto my son BENJAMIN HUMPHREY and to his heirs forever a parcel of land containing one hundred acres that I bought lately of JEREMIAH CORBIN being part of a tract of land whereon he lives and the said one hundred acres of land not being acknowledged to me my desire is that the said land may be acknowledged to my said son Benjamin Humphry.
Item I give unto my aforesaid son James Humphry and JESSE HUMPHRY Two hundred acres of land laying in the great fork of Rappahannock River being part of a tract belonging to ALEXANDER McQUEEN bounded by a tract belonging to COLO. TUTT and CAPT. YANCEY, and my desire is that the said two hundred acres of land shall be equally divided betwixt my abovesaid two sons James and Jesse Humphry.
Item I give unto my son JONATHAN HUMPHRY and his Heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live,
Item I give my wife liberty to take any one of the above said plantations to live upon whenever she pleases and which she pleases during her life time without the molestation of any of my abovesaid sons.
Item I give unto my Daughter MARY HUMPHREY the corner cupboard that is fixt up in my house.
Item I give unto my Wife MARGRET HUMPHREY all my houshoid furniture and all the rest of my Estate during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my following children (Viz) BENJAMIN, JESSE, JONATHAN, MARY, BATHSHEBA and MARY [sic Charity] HUMPHRY, And in case my wife should be with child at the time of my decease and the child should be born alive the said child to have an equal part of my Estate with aforesaid six children.
Item I likewise Constitute my wife whole Executrix during her life and my son James Humphry and my Brother WILLM. HUMPHRY and Mr. JOHN FITZCHEW Executors after her decease of this my last Will and Testament .. ratifying and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of November 1766.
Presence: JOHN ROBERTS, John Humphrey
WILLIAM DANIEL, JAMES BARKER
At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on Thursday the 21st day of May 1767
This last Will and Testament of John Humphrey decd was exhibited to the Court by Margaret Humphrey the Executrix therein named & was proved by the oath of John Robert & William Daniel witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. James Humphrey son & heir at Law to the said Decedent came into Court and declared he had no objection to the Probat thereof; and on the motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 447
In Obedience to an Order of Culpeper Court bearing date the 21st day of March 1767, We the Subscribers being first sworn have valued & appraised the Estate of JOHN HUMPHRYs decd as follows .. items listed and valued but not totalled . ( includes one violin) .. made
by appraisers SAML. SCOTT, JOHN CORBIN, WILLIAM DUNCAN
July 16th 1767. Returned into Court and ordered to be recorded.²

     Isaac Pruden was born in 1738 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.^1,2 He married Hannah Lum before 1770 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.³ Isaac Pruden married Sarah Keen on 8 July 1778 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.⁴
Isaac Pruden died on 22 June 1798 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.^1,2
Isaac Pruden was buried after 22 June 1798 at First Presbyterian Churchyard, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA;
From Find a Grave
Isaac Prudden

     Hannah Lum was born on 8 May 1741 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.¹ She married Isaac Pruden before 1770 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Hannah Lum died on 26 November 1776 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA, at age 35.^1,2
Hannah Lum was buried after 26 November 1776 at First Presbyterian Churchyard, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA;
From Find a Grave
Hannah Lum Prudden

     Sarah Keen was born in 1742 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.¹ She married Isaac Pruden on 8 July 1778 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.¹
Sarah Keen died in 1798 at Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.¹

     Benjamin Threlkeld Humphrey was born in 1785 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Benjamin Threlkeld Humphrey died in 1830 at Livia, Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     William Humphrey was born in 1786 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
William Humphrey died in 1792 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Daniel Humphrey was born in 1786 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Daniel Humphrey died in 1792.¹

     Dennis Humphrey was born in 1786.¹
Dennis Humphrey died in 1792 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Humphrey was born on 7 April 1789 at Washington Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Abraham Shutt on 9 January 1817 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.²

Elizabeth Humphrey died on 11 November 1845 at McLean Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 56.¹
     Elizabeth Humphrey and Abraham Shutt appeared in the census of 1850 at Muhlenberg, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.²

     Abraham Shutt was born on 25 November 1785 at Pennsylvania, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Humphrey, daughter of Daniel Humphrey and Catherine Pruden, on 9 January 1817 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

Abraham Shutt died on 16 January 1866 at McLean Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 80.¹
     Abraham Shutt and Elizabeth Humphrey appeared in the census of 1850 at Muhlenberg, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Sarah Humphrey died at Livia, Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ She was born circa 1790 at Hardin Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Winifred/Winneyfred Permelia Humphrey was born in 1795 at Hardin Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Dennis Igleheart, son of John Igleheart and Mary Duvall Denune, on 23 March 1815 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 3 wives.²
Winifred/Winneyfred Permelia Humphrey died in 1833 at Hardin Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Dennis Igleheart was born in 1793 at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Winifred/Winneyfred Permelia Humphrey, daughter of Daniel Humphrey and Catherine Pruden, on 23 March 1815 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 3 wives.¹
Dennis Igleheart died in 1846 at Spencer Co., Indiana, USA.¹

     John Igleheart was born in May 1745 at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Mary Duvall Denune on 14 June 1764 at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.^2,1

John Igleheart died on 10 September 1810 at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA, at age 65.¹

     Mary Duvall Denune was born on 3 March 1752 at Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA; Baptism?¹ She married John Igleheart on 14 June 1764 at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA.^1,2

Mary Duvall Denune died in September 1810 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA, at age 58.¹

     John Humphrey was born on 21 February 1813 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Virginia Christian before 1835 at Kentucky, USA,
; According to the Bedsole-Ingleheart family tree, their first child, Nancy, was born in 1835.²
John Humphrey died in December 1851 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 38.¹
     John Humphrey and Virginia Christian appeared in the census of 1850 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA; Cites: https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10126-11239974/virginia-humphrey-in-1850-united-states-federal-census.¹

     Virginia Christian was born on 17 November 1812 at Kentucky, USA.¹ She married John Humphrey, son of Daniel Humphrey and Catherine Pruden, before 1835 at Kentucky, USA,
; According to the Bedsole-Ingleheart family tree, their first child, Nancy, was born in 1835.¹
Virginia Christian died on 14 December 1866 at Kentucky, USA, at age 54.¹
     Virginia Christian and John Humphrey appeared in the census of 1850 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA; Cites: https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10126-11239974/virginia-humphrey-in-1850-united-states-federal-census.²