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     William Franklin Bonds was born on 3 January 1858 at Lafayette, Chambers Co., Alabama, USA.¹ He married Anna Maud Willson, daughter of Robert Tate Willson and Eliza Jane Ingles, in 1895.¹

William Franklin Bonds died on 17 September 1957 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, USA, at age 99.¹
William Franklin Bonds was buried after 17 September 1957 at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas, USA;
From Find a Grave: William Franklin Bonds

     Nona Ingles Willson was born on 17 February 1869.¹
Nona Ingles Willson died on 17 June 1916 at age 47.¹
Nona Ingles Willson was buried on 17 June 1916 at New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raphine, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Nona Ingles Willson
     Nona Ingles Willson was listed as a resident in Robert Tate Willson and Eliza Jane Ingles's household in the census report on 2 September 1870 at South River, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census for A [sic] Wilson
p. 2, lines 1-6, dwelling 189, family 189
22 WILSON, A. 58 [1812] M W Farmer $300 VA
23 " , Eliza Jane 47 [1823] F W Keeping House VA
24 " , Leondas M. 22 [1848] M W At home VA
25 " , Ella L. 17 [1853] F W At home
26 " , Ida V. 14 [1856] F W At home
27 " , Samuel 12 [1858] M W At home
28 " , Jennie B. 9 [1861] F W At home
29 " , Anna M. 6 [1864] F W At home
30 " , Nona J. 1 [1869] F W At home.²

Nona Ingles Willson was listed as a resident in Robert Tate Willson's household in the census report on 1 June 1880 at Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, USA;

1880 United States Federal Census for Robert Willson
p. 2, lines 1-6, dwelling 11, family 14

     Martin O'Keefe was born circa 1818; Aged 29 on arrival record.¹
     Cornelius Thomas O'Keefe immigrated on 28 June 1847 to New Orleans, Orleans Co., Louisiana, USA;
Cornelius Okooffe [sic] in the New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963
(Image attached)
Cornelius arrived with a Martin O'Keefe (29, farmer) and a Danie O'Keefe (19, student), possibly his siblings.

     The obituary of Cornelius' son, William Henry, says he "...came over from Ireland at the age of 12...". (Image attached.)^2,1

     Danie O'Keefe was born circa 1828; Aged 19 on arrival record.¹
     Cornelius Thomas O'Keefe immigrated on 28 June 1847 to New Orleans, Orleans Co., Louisiana, USA;
Cornelius Okooffe [sic] in the New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963
(Image attached)
Cornelius arrived with a Martin O'Keefe (29, farmer) and a Danie O'Keefe (19, student), possibly his siblings.

     The obituary of Cornelius' son, William Henry, says he "...came over from Ireland at the age of 12...". (Image attached.)^2,1

     Samuel J. Willson was born circa 1858 at Knox Co., Tennessee, USA; Age 2 in 1860 census; 12 in 1870; 22 in 1880.^2,1
     Samuel J. Willson was also known as John L. Willson There is a son "John L." in the 1860 census (b ca 1858) and a "Samuel" ("Samuel L.") in the 1870 and 1880 censuses (b ca 1858). I think the 1860 census was an enumerator's mistake.^2,1

Samuel J. Willson was listed as a resident in Robert Tate Willson and Eliza Jane Ingles's household in the census report on 19 June 1860 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, USA;
1860 United States Federal Census for R J [sic] Wilson
Robert has his brother and sister-in-law (his wife's sister) and their two children in his household.
p. 47, lines 14-16,dwelling 348, family 290

Samuel J. Willson was listed as a resident in Robert Tate Willson and Eliza Jane Ingles's household in the census report on 2 September 1870 at South River, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census for A [sic] Wilson
p. 2, lines 1-6, dwelling 189, family 189
22 WILSON, A. 58 [1812] M W Farmer $300 VA
23 " , Eliza Jane 47 [1823] F W Keeping House VA
24 " , Leondas M. 22 [1848] M W At home VA
25 " , Ella L. 17 [1853] F W At home
26 " , Ida V. 14 [1856] F W At home
27 " , Samuel 12 [1858] M W At home
28 " , Jennie B. 9 [1861] F W At home
29 " , Anna M. 6 [1864] F W At home
30 " , Nona J. 1 [1869] F W At home.³

Samuel J. Willson was listed as a resident in Robert Tate Willson's household in the census report on 1 June 1880 at Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, USA;

1880 United States Federal Census for Robert Willson
p. 2, lines 1-6, dwelling 11, family 14

     Lockie Ingles married Peter S. Hale
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.² Lockie Ingles was born circa 1795; d. at aged 66.² She married Robert Ingram after 1824
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands. Her 1st husband d. 1824.²
Lockie Ingles died on 26 February 1861.²
      ;
(images attached)
From Hale [148:33]: "PETER S. HALE. Son of J.H. (2)
Bom May 28, 1801, at “Liberty Hall,” Halesford, Virginia. Re¬ sided in the New River Valley at Ingles Ferry, Virginia. Died February 19, 1824, and buried at Ingles Ferry Hill. Married Lockie Ingles, daughter of John Ingles and Margaret Crockett. She married, second, Robert Ingram, by whom she had a daugh¬ ter Mary, and died February 26, 1861 at the age of 66. Issue: John Peter (41)."

From Hale [1948:34]: "Their son, JOHN INGLES (III), born 1766, died 1836, served as a member of the Virginia Assembly, 1797 and 1804. He married Margaret Crockett in 1794 and they were the parents of LOCKIE INGLES (IV) who married PETER S. HALE (15)."³

Lockie Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2
In Col. John Ingles (Sr.)'s will dated 8 March 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA, Lockie Ingles was named as an heir;
NB: Original will written on June 3,1831. A codicil was added on March 8, 1836. Will was proved in August 1836

John Ingles in the Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900

[Transcription by G. A. Vaut on 14 February 2026 from image seen on Ancestry.com]
I, John Ingles of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing my last will and Testament [illegible].
Item 1st: I will that my executors hereafter mentioned shall have full authority to collect all debts owe me or which may become due settle and adjust all accounts relating to my estate and pay all my just debts for which purpose(?) should there not be money [illegible] debts sufficient at my death they are authorized to raise the [illegible] by the sale of my personal property or as much as will be sufficient for that purpose
Item 2nd: I do will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Ingles her natural lifetime the house and tract of land whereon I now live; and also the tract of land adjoining, which I bought of Leonard Markey and all my farming utensils to carry on the farm for the support of herself and the family of negroes which she may keep with her and all the stock of hogs and sheep which is on the place and she is also to keep in her possession all the negroes which we have living with us at my death for her use or benefit in her support for her lifetime. All to be managed by my executors in the best manner for that purpose. But in case my wife may not [illegible] prefer to continue on the place, the plantation negroes stock etc. to be managed by my executors I what way as will give her a comfortable support where she may fix(?) herself her lifetime, and any funds arising from the estate to be applied as I shall hereafter direct.
Item 3rd: I will an bequeath to my son William Ingles in addition to the two hundred acres of land already deeded to him a parcel of land adjoining the same boundaries by a line beginning at a certain stone a corner [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] made to him and continuing the line from the river to the top of the large [illegible] Thence a straight line [illegible] south east course to a white oak on a line of a survey of [illegible] adjoining the old [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] sink hole or pond and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] course passing [illegible] corner to the corner of [illegible] old original tract and adjoining the lands of John McTaylor also [illegible] small tracts of land on the west side of New(?) River and at the mouth of the Hazel hollow containing 20 acres deed from E. Morgan to me, one other tract adjoining of 28 acres also deeded from said Morgan to me and one other tract of 100 acres [illegible] to myself, with all such other things heretofore given to him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I do give and bequeath to my son Crockett Ingles [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] the land deed and other things already given him on [illegible] tract adjoining the tract already deeded [illegible] along the river and Islands containing 135 acres and also two other tracts on the east side of New River at and below the mouth of [illegible] and containing 50 acres deed to me by Richard Whitt also one other small tract adjoining the former and Mrs. Sollenst's(?) lands of 246 [illegible] also part of another tract of land lying on the east side of New River and adjoining Jon Ingles land to begin at the river at which it [illegible] the still [illegible] branch and to run up the general course of the land to the head where on line of said survey crosses between the River [illegible] to include all the lands on the South side of the forementioned tract, it being on [illegible] of a tract of land patent(?) to A. Trigg and myself with the mill to portioning(?) to it. I also give my son Crockett a tract of land containing 230 acres lying on the head of Indian Creek known by the name of the [illegible] [illegible], also one other tract of 185 acres part of a tract deeded by Thomas Smith lying on Peytons(?) [illegible] and also one house and [illegible] which my son John is to pay with all other things heretofore given him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I will and bequeath to my son John Ingles all the residue of my lands on the eat side of New River not otherwise disposed of, and the whole of the plantation with all the appurtenances thereto whereon he now lives at my death and all such other property before given to him and heirs forever by the said John Ingles pay unto his brother Crockett Ingles one thousand dollars within the term of ten years from the date of this will.
Item 6th: I will and bequeath unto my son Thomas Ingles all my lands on the west side of New River not otherwise disposed of with the house and furniture appurtenances where to [illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] and benefit of him and sufficient grounds for land on the east side of the River so as to secure to him the whole interest of the ferry and one negro boy Sampson to him and his heirs forever, by his paying one thousand dollars within the time of ten years from taking possession of it, to be divided equally between his four sister and their heirs forever.
Now as I have made such distributions to my sons all that have allotted for them and as my daughters is all married, got what(?) I first intended them it is to be firmly understood that the two tracts of land that I bought from David Ribble and Leonard Monkey all such other property negroes and stock which shall remain after my wife's death and after paying all my just debts and claims against my estate, the administration of my estate is to be equally divided between my four daughters and their heirs. To wit Mary Saunders, Malinda Charlton, Lockey Hale, and Peggy Hyde, and of the proceeds of the [illegible] [illegible] lands sold to Sammie Snder(?) he is to pay to Lackey Hale five hundred dollars and also Cyrus Hyde five hundred dollars and before there may be a distribution I request my executors to pay out of the proceeds of the estate one hundred and seventy dollars to a man now living in the state of Kentucky known by the name of John Whalen he has got the above sum mentioned which I feel myself justly bound and such [illegible] my Executors as may qualify and act in the settlement of the estate will [illegible] my sons William Ingles, Crockett Ingles, John Ingles, and Thomas Ingles my Executors and any two of them shall be authorized to act, and request that the Court of Montgomery will permit them to quality and act without giving security.
Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day June 1831.'
John Ingles Senr (Sealed)
Signed and sealed in presence of
Bird S. Grile
Leander Smith
Charles T. Griles

Marth 8th 1836
This Instrument I do acknowledge as a codicil to my last will and Testament. To explain my wish on the distribution of the property which is now in my possession:
1st: I give to my daughter Lackey T. Hale my negro man Bill and an equivalent for the five hundred dollars which was due to her from Marj. Saunders which sum I have otherwise disposed of. I do also give to her three bed and furniture together with all my household and kitchen furniture of every other description whatsoever and also will that my executors shall purchase for her a set of china and spoons as a as compensation for her keeping house for me while I live.
2nd: It is my wish that in the division of the negroes that Maj Sannders shall get Kiley and her two children, and it is my desire that when the negroes are divided that families may be kept together as much as possible.
3rd: I will that my executors shall out of the proceeds of the sales of my stock farming utensils etc. after paying the expenses of the estate debts of every kind pay to William Ingles and Crockett Ingles the sum of five hundred dollars each if sufficient for that purpose, and if there should be any remainder it is to be equally divided amongst my daughters.
John Ingles Sr
Bird A. Griles
Charles T. Griles

At Montgomery August Court 1836. This last will and testament of John Ingles deceased together with a codicil thereto was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Bird S Griles and Charles T. Griles, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Ingles and Thomas Ingles two of the executors therein named who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditional as [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] (the Testator having directed that no security be required of them) a certificate is granted them for attaining a probate of the said will in [illegible]form and liberty is reserved to the other executors to qualify hereafter.
Teste R. D. Montague Cl.⁵

     Peter S. Hale married Lockie Ingles, daughter of Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.² Peter S. Hale was born on 28 May 1801 at Liberty Hall, Halesford, Franklin Co., Virginia, USA.²
Peter S. Hale died on 19 February 1824 at Virginia, USA, at age 22.²
Peter S. Hale was buried after 19 February 1824 at Ingles Ferry Hill, near Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia, USA.

     Dr. John Peter Hale was born on 1 May 1824 at Ingles Ferry, Pulaski Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Dr. John Peter Hale died in July 1902 at Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA, at age 78.¹

     Mary Ingles married Samuel Saunders.^1,3
Mary Ingles was born on 1 September 1796.^2,3
Mary Ingles died in 1862.³
     Mary Ingles was also known as Polly Ingles.²

Mary Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2

Mary Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Elizabeth Saunders's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Newburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;

1820 United States Federal Census for John Ingram
p. 177, line 6
In Col. John Ingles (Sr.)'s will dated 8 March 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA, Mary Ingles was named as an heir;
NB: Original will written on June 3,1831. A codicil was added on March 8, 1836. Will was proved in August 1836

John Ingles in the Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900

[Transcription by G. A. Vaut on 14 February 2026 from image seen on Ancestry.com]
I, John Ingles of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing my last will and Testament [illegible].
Item 1st: I will that my executors hereafter mentioned shall have full authority to collect all debts owe me or which may become due settle and adjust all accounts relating to my estate and pay all my just debts for which purpose(?) should there not be money [illegible] debts sufficient at my death they are authorized to raise the [illegible] by the sale of my personal property or as much as will be sufficient for that purpose
Item 2nd: I do will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Ingles her natural lifetime the house and tract of land whereon I now live; and also the tract of land adjoining, which I bought of Leonard Markey and all my farming utensils to carry on the farm for the support of herself and the family of negroes which she may keep with her and all the stock of hogs and sheep which is on the place and she is also to keep in her possession all the negroes which we have living with us at my death for her use or benefit in her support for her lifetime. All to be managed by my executors in the best manner for that purpose. But in case my wife may not [illegible] prefer to continue on the place, the plantation negroes stock etc. to be managed by my executors I what way as will give her a comfortable support where she may fix(?) herself her lifetime, and any funds arising from the estate to be applied as I shall hereafter direct.
Item 3rd: I will an bequeath to my son William Ingles in addition to the two hundred acres of land already deeded to him a parcel of land adjoining the same boundaries by a line beginning at a certain stone a corner [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] made to him and continuing the line from the river to the top of the large [illegible] Thence a straight line [illegible] south east course to a white oak on a line of a survey of [illegible] adjoining the old [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] sink hole or pond and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] course passing [illegible] corner to the corner of [illegible] old original tract and adjoining the lands of John McTaylor also [illegible] small tracts of land on the west side of New(?) River and at the mouth of the Hazel hollow containing 20 acres deed from E. Morgan to me, one other tract adjoining of 28 acres also deeded from said Morgan to me and one other tract of 100 acres [illegible] to myself, with all such other things heretofore given to him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I do give and bequeath to my son Crockett Ingles [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] the land deed and other things already given him on [illegible] tract adjoining the tract already deeded [illegible] along the river and Islands containing 135 acres and also two other tracts on the east side of New River at and below the mouth of [illegible] and containing 50 acres deed to me by Richard Whitt also one other small tract adjoining the former and Mrs. Sollenst's(?) lands of 246 [illegible] also part of another tract of land lying on the east side of New River and adjoining Jon Ingles land to begin at the river at which it [illegible] the still [illegible] branch and to run up the general course of the land to the head where on line of said survey crosses between the River [illegible] to include all the lands on the South side of the forementioned tract, it being on [illegible] of a tract of land patent(?) to A. Trigg and myself with the mill to portioning(?) to it. I also give my son Crockett a tract of land containing 230 acres lying on the head of Indian Creek known by the name of the [illegible] [illegible], also one other tract of 185 acres part of a tract deeded by Thomas Smith lying on Peytons(?) [illegible] and also one house and [illegible] which my son John is to pay with all other things heretofore given him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I will and bequeath to my son John Ingles all the residue of my lands on the eat side of New River not otherwise disposed of, and the whole of the plantation with all the appurtenances thereto whereon he now lives at my death and all such other property before given to him and heirs forever by the said John Ingles pay unto his brother Crockett Ingles one thousand dollars within the term of ten years from the date of this will.
Item 6th: I will and bequeath unto my son Thomas Ingles all my lands on the west side of New River not otherwise disposed of with the house and furniture appurtenances where to [illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] and benefit of him and sufficient grounds for land on the east side of the River so as to secure to him the whole interest of the ferry and one negro boy Sampson to him and his heirs forever, by his paying one thousand dollars within the time of ten years from taking possession of it, to be divided equally between his four sister and their heirs forever.
Now as I have made such distributions to my sons all that have allotted for them and as my daughters is all married, got what(?) I first intended them it is to be firmly understood that the two tracts of land that I bought from David Ribble and Leonard Monkey all such other property negroes and stock which shall remain after my wife's death and after paying all my just debts and claims against my estate, the administration of my estate is to be equally divided between my four daughters and their heirs. To wit Mary Saunders, Malinda Charlton, Lockey Hale, and Peggy Hyde, and of the proceeds of the [illegible] [illegible] lands sold to Sammie Snder(?) he is to pay to Lackey Hale five hundred dollars and also Cyrus Hyde five hundred dollars and before there may be a distribution I request my executors to pay out of the proceeds of the estate one hundred and seventy dollars to a man now living in the state of Kentucky known by the name of John Whalen he has got the above sum mentioned which I feel myself justly bound and such [illegible] my Executors as may qualify and act in the settlement of the estate will [illegible] my sons William Ingles, Crockett Ingles, John Ingles, and Thomas Ingles my Executors and any two of them shall be authorized to act, and request that the Court of Montgomery will permit them to quality and act without giving security.
Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day June 1831.'
John Ingles Senr (Sealed)
Signed and sealed in presence of
Bird S. Grile
Leander Smith
Charles T. Griles

Marth 8th 1836
This Instrument I do acknowledge as a codicil to my last will and Testament. To explain my wish on the distribution of the property which is now in my possession:
1st: I give to my daughter Lackey T. Hale my negro man Bill and an equivalent for the five hundred dollars which was due to her from Marj. Saunders which sum I have otherwise disposed of. I do also give to her three bed and furniture together with all my household and kitchen furniture of every other description whatsoever and also will that my executors shall purchase for her a set of china and spoons as a as compensation for her keeping house for me while I live.
2nd: It is my wish that in the division of the negroes that Maj Sannders shall get Kiley and her two children, and it is my desire that when the negroes are divided that families may be kept together as much as possible.
3rd: I will that my executors shall out of the proceeds of the sales of my stock farming utensils etc. after paying the expenses of the estate debts of every kind pay to William Ingles and Crockett Ingles the sum of five hundred dollars each if sufficient for that purpose, and if there should be any remainder it is to be equally divided amongst my daughters.
John Ingles Sr
Bird A. Griles
Charles T. Griles

At Montgomery August Court 1836. This last will and testament of John Ingles deceased together with a codicil thereto was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Bird S Griles and Charles T. Griles, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Ingles and Thomas Ingles two of the executors therein named who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditional as [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] (the Testator having directed that no security be required of them) a certificate is granted them for attaining a probate of the said will in [illegible]form and liberty is reserved to the other executors to qualify hereafter.
Teste R. D. Montague Cl.⁶

     Samuel Saunders married Mary Ingles, daughter of Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett.^1,2
Samuel Saunders was born on 9 August 1739.²
Samuel Saunders died in 1852.²

     Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) was born on 3 August 1805.^1,2 He married Agnes Lewis McClanahan, daughter of Col. Elijah McClanahan and Agatha Strother Lewis, on 12 March 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
Record #1: John Ingles Jr. Or Inglish
in the Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Record #2: John Jr. Ingles
in the Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) died on 3 August 1849 at age 44.^1,2
Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) was buried after 3 August 1849 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Dr John Ingles
     Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2

Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Elizabeth Saunders's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Newburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;

1820 United States Federal Census for John Ingram
p. 177, line 6

Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Elizabeth Saunders's household in the census report on 1 June 1830 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1830 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
p. 75, line 18
In Col. John Ingles (Sr.)'s will dated 8 March 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA, Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) was named as executor;
NB: Original will written on June 3,1831. A codicil was added on March 8, 1836. Will was proved in August 1836

John Ingles in the Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900

[Transcription by G. A. Vaut on 14 February 2026 from image seen on Ancestry.com]
I, John Ingles of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing my last will and Testament [illegible].
Item 1st: I will that my executors hereafter mentioned shall have full authority to collect all debts owe me or which may become due settle and adjust all accounts relating to my estate and pay all my just debts for which purpose(?) should there not be money [illegible] debts sufficient at my death they are authorized to raise the [illegible] by the sale of my personal property or as much as will be sufficient for that purpose
Item 2nd: I do will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Ingles her natural lifetime the house and tract of land whereon I now live; and also the tract of land adjoining, which I bought of Leonard Markey and all my farming utensils to carry on the farm for the support of herself and the family of negroes which she may keep with her and all the stock of hogs and sheep which is on the place and she is also to keep in her possession all the negroes which we have living with us at my death for her use or benefit in her support for her lifetime. All to be managed by my executors in the best manner for that purpose. But in case my wife may not [illegible] prefer to continue on the place, the plantation negroes stock etc. to be managed by my executors I what way as will give her a comfortable support where she may fix(?) herself her lifetime, and any funds arising from the estate to be applied as I shall hereafter direct.
Item 3rd: I will an bequeath to my son William Ingles in addition to the two hundred acres of land already deeded to him a parcel of land adjoining the same boundaries by a line beginning at a certain stone a corner [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] made to him and continuing the line from the river to the top of the large [illegible] Thence a straight line [illegible] south east course to a white oak on a line of a survey of [illegible] adjoining the old [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] sink hole or pond and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] course passing [illegible] corner to the corner of [illegible] old original tract and adjoining the lands of John McTaylor also [illegible] small tracts of land on the west side of New(?) River and at the mouth of the Hazel hollow containing 20 acres deed from E. Morgan to me, one other tract adjoining of 28 acres also deeded from said Morgan to me and one other tract of 100 acres [illegible] to myself, with all such other things heretofore given to him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I do give and bequeath to my son Crockett Ingles [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] the land deed and other things already given him on [illegible] tract adjoining the tract already deeded [illegible] along the river and Islands containing 135 acres and also two other tracts on the east side of New River at and below the mouth of [illegible] and containing 50 acres deed to me by Richard Whitt also one other small tract adjoining the former and Mrs. Sollenst's(?) lands of 246 [illegible] also part of another tract of land lying on the east side of New River and adjoining Jon Ingles land to begin at the river at which it [illegible] the still [illegible] branch and to run up the general course of the land to the head where on line of said survey crosses between the River [illegible] to include all the lands on the South side of the forementioned tract, it being on [illegible] of a tract of land patent(?) to A. Trigg and myself with the mill to portioning(?) to it. I also give my son Crockett a tract of land containing 230 acres lying on the head of Indian Creek known by the name of the [illegible] [illegible], also one other tract of 185 acres part of a tract deeded by Thomas Smith lying on Peytons(?) [illegible] and also one house and [illegible] which my son John is to pay with all other things heretofore given him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I will and bequeath to my son John Ingles all the residue of my lands on the eat side of New River not otherwise disposed of, and the whole of the plantation with all the appurtenances thereto whereon he now lives at my death and all such other property before given to him and heirs forever by the said John Ingles pay unto his brother Crockett Ingles one thousand dollars within the term of ten years from the date of this will.
Item 6th: I will and bequeath unto my son Thomas Ingles all my lands on the west side of New River not otherwise disposed of with the house and furniture appurtenances where to [illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] and benefit of him and sufficient grounds for land on the east side of the River so as to secure to him the whole interest of the ferry and one negro boy Sampson to him and his heirs forever, by his paying one thousand dollars within the time of ten years from taking possession of it, to be divided equally between his four sister and their heirs forever.
Now as I have made such distributions to my sons all that have allotted for them and as my daughters is all married, got what(?) I first intended them it is to be firmly understood that the two tracts of land that I bought from David Ribble and Leonard Monkey all such other property negroes and stock which shall remain after my wife's death and after paying all my just debts and claims against my estate, the administration of my estate is to be equally divided between my four daughters and their heirs. To wit Mary Saunders, Malinda Charlton, Lockey Hale, and Peggy Hyde, and of the proceeds of the [illegible] [illegible] lands sold to Sammie Snder(?) he is to pay to Lackey Hale five hundred dollars and also Cyrus Hyde five hundred dollars and before there may be a distribution I request my executors to pay out of the proceeds of the estate one hundred and seventy dollars to a man now living in the state of Kentucky known by the name of John Whalen he has got the above sum mentioned which I feel myself justly bound and such [illegible] my Executors as may qualify and act in the settlement of the estate will [illegible] my sons William Ingles, Crockett Ingles, John Ingles, and Thomas Ingles my Executors and any two of them shall be authorized to act, and request that the Court of Montgomery will permit them to quality and act without giving security.
Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day June 1831.'
John Ingles Senr (Sealed)
Signed and sealed in presence of
Bird S. Grile
Leander Smith
Charles T. Griles

Marth 8th 1836
This Instrument I do acknowledge as a codicil to my last will and Testament. To explain my wish on the distribution of the property which is now in my possession:
1st: I give to my daughter Lackey T. Hale my negro man Bill and an equivalent for the five hundred dollars which was due to her from Marj. Saunders which sum I have otherwise disposed of. I do also give to her three bed and furniture together with all my household and kitchen furniture of every other description whatsoever and also will that my executors shall purchase for her a set of china and spoons as a as compensation for her keeping house for me while I live.
2nd: It is my wish that in the division of the negroes that Maj Sannders shall get Kiley and her two children, and it is my desire that when the negroes are divided that families may be kept together as much as possible.
3rd: I will that my executors shall out of the proceeds of the sales of my stock farming utensils etc. after paying the expenses of the estate debts of every kind pay to William Ingles and Crockett Ingles the sum of five hundred dollars each if sufficient for that purpose, and if there should be any remainder it is to be equally divided amongst my daughters.
John Ingles Sr
Bird A. Griles
Charles T. Griles

At Montgomery August Court 1836. This last will and testament of John Ingles deceased together with a codicil thereto was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Bird S Griles and Charles T. Griles, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Ingles and Thomas Ingles two of the executors therein named who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditional as [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] (the Testator having directed that no security be required of them) a certificate is granted them for attaining a probate of the said will in [illegible]form and liberty is reserved to the other executors to qualify hereafter.
Teste R. D. Montague Cl.¹¹

Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) and Agnes Lewis McClanahan appeared in the census of 1840 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1840 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
p. 17, line 25
His son, James (b. 1837) is missing from the census enumeration.

     Agnes Lewis McClanahan was born on 15 March 1812.^1,2 She married Dr. John Ingles (Jr.), son of Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett, on 12 March 1832 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
Record #1: John Ingles Jr. Or Inglish
in the Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Record #2: John Jr. Ingles
in the Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850 Agnes Lewis McClanahan married Rev. Pitt Woodroof in 1858
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands; his 2nd of 2 wives.⁸
Agnes Lewis McClanahan died on 24 August 1888 at age 76.^1,2
Agnes Lewis McClanahan was buried after 24 August 1888 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Agnes Lewis McClanahan Ingles
     Agnes Lewis McClanahan and Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) appeared in the census of 1840 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1840 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
p. 17, line 25
His son, James (b. 1837) is missing from the census enumeration.

     McClanahan Ingles was born on 1 October 1847.^2,1 He married Angeline 'Angie' Harvey on 19 November 1873.^2,1

McClanahan Ingles died on 27 December 1907 at age 60; Copies of obituaries attached (from FaG memorial).^2,1
McClanahan Ingles was buried after 27 December 1907 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: McClanahan Ingles

     Angeline 'Angie' Harvey was born on 13 March 1853.^1,2 She married McClanahan Ingles, son of Dr. John Ingles (Jr.) and Agnes Lewis McClanahan, on 19 November 1873.^1,3

Angeline 'Angie' Harvey died on 12 December 1934 at age 81.^1,2
Angeline 'Angie' Harvey was buried after 12 December 1934 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Angeline “Angie” Harvey Ingles

     Agatha Strother Lewis was born on 15 March 1779 at Virginia, USA.¹ She married Col. Elijah McClanahan in 1795 at Virginia, USA.^1,2

Agatha Strother Lewis died on 14 June 1852 at Virginia, USA, at age 73.¹
Agatha Strother Lewis was buried after 14 June 1852 at McClanahan Cemetery, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Agatha Strother Lewis McClanahan

     Samuel Ingles was born on 21 June 1798.¹
Samuel Ingles died on 26 July 1798.¹
     Samuel Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2

     Crockett Ingles was born on 13 November 1799.¹ He married Emeline M. Lewis on 17 June 1821 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Record #1: Crockett English Or Ingles
in the Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Record #2: Crockett English in the Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
     Crockett Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2
In Col. John Ingles (Sr.)'s will dated 8 March 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA, Crockett Ingles was named as an heir;
NB: Original will written on June 3,1831. A codicil was added on March 8, 1836. Will was proved in August 1836

John Ingles in the Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900

[Transcription by G. A. Vaut on 14 February 2026 from image seen on Ancestry.com]
I, John Ingles of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing my last will and Testament [illegible].
Item 1st: I will that my executors hereafter mentioned shall have full authority to collect all debts owe me or which may become due settle and adjust all accounts relating to my estate and pay all my just debts for which purpose(?) should there not be money [illegible] debts sufficient at my death they are authorized to raise the [illegible] by the sale of my personal property or as much as will be sufficient for that purpose
Item 2nd: I do will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Ingles her natural lifetime the house and tract of land whereon I now live; and also the tract of land adjoining, which I bought of Leonard Markey and all my farming utensils to carry on the farm for the support of herself and the family of negroes which she may keep with her and all the stock of hogs and sheep which is on the place and she is also to keep in her possession all the negroes which we have living with us at my death for her use or benefit in her support for her lifetime. All to be managed by my executors in the best manner for that purpose. But in case my wife may not [illegible] prefer to continue on the place, the plantation negroes stock etc. to be managed by my executors I what way as will give her a comfortable support where she may fix(?) herself her lifetime, and any funds arising from the estate to be applied as I shall hereafter direct.
Item 3rd: I will an bequeath to my son William Ingles in addition to the two hundred acres of land already deeded to him a parcel of land adjoining the same boundaries by a line beginning at a certain stone a corner [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] made to him and continuing the line from the river to the top of the large [illegible] Thence a straight line [illegible] south east course to a white oak on a line of a survey of [illegible] adjoining the old [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] sink hole or pond and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] course passing [illegible] corner to the corner of [illegible] old original tract and adjoining the lands of John McTaylor also [illegible] small tracts of land on the west side of New(?) River and at the mouth of the Hazel hollow containing 20 acres deed from E. Morgan to me, one other tract adjoining of 28 acres also deeded from said Morgan to me and one other tract of 100 acres [illegible] to myself, with all such other things heretofore given to him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I do give and bequeath to my son Crockett Ingles [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] the land deed and other things already given him on [illegible] tract adjoining the tract already deeded [illegible] along the river and Islands containing 135 acres and also two other tracts on the east side of New River at and below the mouth of [illegible] and containing 50 acres deed to me by Richard Whitt also one other small tract adjoining the former and Mrs. Sollenst's(?) lands of 246 [illegible] also part of another tract of land lying on the east side of New River and adjoining Jon Ingles land to begin at the river at which it [illegible] the still [illegible] branch and to run up the general course of the land to the head where on line of said survey crosses between the River [illegible] to include all the lands on the South side of the forementioned tract, it being on [illegible] of a tract of land patent(?) to A. Trigg and myself with the mill to portioning(?) to it. I also give my son Crockett a tract of land containing 230 acres lying on the head of Indian Creek known by the name of the [illegible] [illegible], also one other tract of 185 acres part of a tract deeded by Thomas Smith lying on Peytons(?) [illegible] and also one house and [illegible] which my son John is to pay with all other things heretofore given him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I will and bequeath to my son John Ingles all the residue of my lands on the eat side of New River not otherwise disposed of, and the whole of the plantation with all the appurtenances thereto whereon he now lives at my death and all such other property before given to him and heirs forever by the said John Ingles pay unto his brother Crockett Ingles one thousand dollars within the term of ten years from the date of this will.
Item 6th: I will and bequeath unto my son Thomas Ingles all my lands on the west side of New River not otherwise disposed of with the house and furniture appurtenances where to [illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] and benefit of him and sufficient grounds for land on the east side of the River so as to secure to him the whole interest of the ferry and one negro boy Sampson to him and his heirs forever, by his paying one thousand dollars within the time of ten years from taking possession of it, to be divided equally between his four sister and their heirs forever.
Now as I have made such distributions to my sons all that have allotted for them and as my daughters is all married, got what(?) I first intended them it is to be firmly understood that the two tracts of land that I bought from David Ribble and Leonard Monkey all such other property negroes and stock which shall remain after my wife's death and after paying all my just debts and claims against my estate, the administration of my estate is to be equally divided between my four daughters and their heirs. To wit Mary Saunders, Malinda Charlton, Lockey Hale, and Peggy Hyde, and of the proceeds of the [illegible] [illegible] lands sold to Sammie Snder(?) he is to pay to Lackey Hale five hundred dollars and also Cyrus Hyde five hundred dollars and before there may be a distribution I request my executors to pay out of the proceeds of the estate one hundred and seventy dollars to a man now living in the state of Kentucky known by the name of John Whalen he has got the above sum mentioned which I feel myself justly bound and such [illegible] my Executors as may qualify and act in the settlement of the estate will [illegible] my sons William Ingles, Crockett Ingles, John Ingles, and Thomas Ingles my Executors and any two of them shall be authorized to act, and request that the Court of Montgomery will permit them to quality and act without giving security.
Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day June 1831.'
John Ingles Senr (Sealed)
Signed and sealed in presence of
Bird S. Grile
Leander Smith
Charles T. Griles

Marth 8th 1836
This Instrument I do acknowledge as a codicil to my last will and Testament. To explain my wish on the distribution of the property which is now in my possession:
1st: I give to my daughter Lackey T. Hale my negro man Bill and an equivalent for the five hundred dollars which was due to her from Marj. Saunders which sum I have otherwise disposed of. I do also give to her three bed and furniture together with all my household and kitchen furniture of every other description whatsoever and also will that my executors shall purchase for her a set of china and spoons as a as compensation for her keeping house for me while I live.
2nd: It is my wish that in the division of the negroes that Maj Sannders shall get Kiley and her two children, and it is my desire that when the negroes are divided that families may be kept together as much as possible.
3rd: I will that my executors shall out of the proceeds of the sales of my stock farming utensils etc. after paying the expenses of the estate debts of every kind pay to William Ingles and Crockett Ingles the sum of five hundred dollars each if sufficient for that purpose, and if there should be any remainder it is to be equally divided amongst my daughters.
John Ingles Sr
Bird A. Griles
Charles T. Griles

At Montgomery August Court 1836. This last will and testament of John Ingles deceased together with a codicil thereto was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Bird S Griles and Charles T. Griles, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Ingles and Thomas Ingles two of the executors therein named who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditional as [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] (the Testator having directed that no security be required of them) a certificate is granted them for attaining a probate of the said will in [illegible]form and liberty is reserved to the other executors to qualify hereafter.
Teste R. D. Montague Cl.⁵

     Malinda Jean Ingles married William B. Charlton.¹
Malinda Jean Ingles was born on 1 September 1801.¹
     Malinda Jean Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2

Malinda Jean Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Elizabeth Saunders's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Newburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;

1820 United States Federal Census for John Ingram
p. 177, line 6
In Col. John Ingles (Sr.)'s will dated 8 March 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA, Malinda Jean Ingles was named as an heir;
NB: Original will written on June 3,1831. A codicil was added on March 8, 1836. Will was proved in August 1836

John Ingles in the Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900

[Transcription by G. A. Vaut on 14 February 2026 from image seen on Ancestry.com]
I, John Ingles of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing my last will and Testament [illegible].
Item 1st: I will that my executors hereafter mentioned shall have full authority to collect all debts owe me or which may become due settle and adjust all accounts relating to my estate and pay all my just debts for which purpose(?) should there not be money [illegible] debts sufficient at my death they are authorized to raise the [illegible] by the sale of my personal property or as much as will be sufficient for that purpose
Item 2nd: I do will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Ingles her natural lifetime the house and tract of land whereon I now live; and also the tract of land adjoining, which I bought of Leonard Markey and all my farming utensils to carry on the farm for the support of herself and the family of negroes which she may keep with her and all the stock of hogs and sheep which is on the place and she is also to keep in her possession all the negroes which we have living with us at my death for her use or benefit in her support for her lifetime. All to be managed by my executors in the best manner for that purpose. But in case my wife may not [illegible] prefer to continue on the place, the plantation negroes stock etc. to be managed by my executors I what way as will give her a comfortable support where she may fix(?) herself her lifetime, and any funds arising from the estate to be applied as I shall hereafter direct.
Item 3rd: I will an bequeath to my son William Ingles in addition to the two hundred acres of land already deeded to him a parcel of land adjoining the same boundaries by a line beginning at a certain stone a corner [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] made to him and continuing the line from the river to the top of the large [illegible] Thence a straight line [illegible] south east course to a white oak on a line of a survey of [illegible] adjoining the old [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] sink hole or pond and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] course passing [illegible] corner to the corner of [illegible] old original tract and adjoining the lands of John McTaylor also [illegible] small tracts of land on the west side of New(?) River and at the mouth of the Hazel hollow containing 20 acres deed from E. Morgan to me, one other tract adjoining of 28 acres also deeded from said Morgan to me and one other tract of 100 acres [illegible] to myself, with all such other things heretofore given to him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I do give and bequeath to my son Crockett Ingles [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] the land deed and other things already given him on [illegible] tract adjoining the tract already deeded [illegible] along the river and Islands containing 135 acres and also two other tracts on the east side of New River at and below the mouth of [illegible] and containing 50 acres deed to me by Richard Whitt also one other small tract adjoining the former and Mrs. Sollenst's(?) lands of 246 [illegible] also part of another tract of land lying on the east side of New River and adjoining Jon Ingles land to begin at the river at which it [illegible] the still [illegible] branch and to run up the general course of the land to the head where on line of said survey crosses between the River [illegible] to include all the lands on the South side of the forementioned tract, it being on [illegible] of a tract of land patent(?) to A. Trigg and myself with the mill to portioning(?) to it. I also give my son Crockett a tract of land containing 230 acres lying on the head of Indian Creek known by the name of the [illegible] [illegible], also one other tract of 185 acres part of a tract deeded by Thomas Smith lying on Peytons(?) [illegible] and also one house and [illegible] which my son John is to pay with all other things heretofore given him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I will and bequeath to my son John Ingles all the residue of my lands on the eat side of New River not otherwise disposed of, and the whole of the plantation with all the appurtenances thereto whereon he now lives at my death and all such other property before given to him and heirs forever by the said John Ingles pay unto his brother Crockett Ingles one thousand dollars within the term of ten years from the date of this will.
Item 6th: I will and bequeath unto my son Thomas Ingles all my lands on the west side of New River not otherwise disposed of with the house and furniture appurtenances where to [illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] and benefit of him and sufficient grounds for land on the east side of the River so as to secure to him the whole interest of the ferry and one negro boy Sampson to him and his heirs forever, by his paying one thousand dollars within the time of ten years from taking possession of it, to be divided equally between his four sister and their heirs forever.
Now as I have made such distributions to my sons all that have allotted for them and as my daughters is all married, got what(?) I first intended them it is to be firmly understood that the two tracts of land that I bought from David Ribble and Leonard Monkey all such other property negroes and stock which shall remain after my wife's death and after paying all my just debts and claims against my estate, the administration of my estate is to be equally divided between my four daughters and their heirs. To wit Mary Saunders, Malinda Charlton, Lockey Hale, and Peggy Hyde, and of the proceeds of the [illegible] [illegible] lands sold to Sammie Snder(?) he is to pay to Lackey Hale five hundred dollars and also Cyrus Hyde five hundred dollars and before there may be a distribution I request my executors to pay out of the proceeds of the estate one hundred and seventy dollars to a man now living in the state of Kentucky known by the name of John Whalen he has got the above sum mentioned which I feel myself justly bound and such [illegible] my Executors as may qualify and act in the settlement of the estate will [illegible] my sons William Ingles, Crockett Ingles, John Ingles, and Thomas Ingles my Executors and any two of them shall be authorized to act, and request that the Court of Montgomery will permit them to quality and act without giving security.
Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day June 1831.'
John Ingles Senr (Sealed)
Signed and sealed in presence of
Bird S. Grile
Leander Smith
Charles T. Griles

Marth 8th 1836
This Instrument I do acknowledge as a codicil to my last will and Testament. To explain my wish on the distribution of the property which is now in my possession:
1st: I give to my daughter Lackey T. Hale my negro man Bill and an equivalent for the five hundred dollars which was due to her from Marj. Saunders which sum I have otherwise disposed of. I do also give to her three bed and furniture together with all my household and kitchen furniture of every other description whatsoever and also will that my executors shall purchase for her a set of china and spoons as a as compensation for her keeping house for me while I live.
2nd: It is my wish that in the division of the negroes that Maj Sannders shall get Kiley and her two children, and it is my desire that when the negroes are divided that families may be kept together as much as possible.
3rd: I will that my executors shall out of the proceeds of the sales of my stock farming utensils etc. after paying the expenses of the estate debts of every kind pay to William Ingles and Crockett Ingles the sum of five hundred dollars each if sufficient for that purpose, and if there should be any remainder it is to be equally divided amongst my daughters.
John Ingles Sr
Bird A. Griles
Charles T. Griles

At Montgomery August Court 1836. This last will and testament of John Ingles deceased together with a codicil thereto was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Bird S Griles and Charles T. Griles, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Ingles and Thomas Ingles two of the executors therein named who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditional as [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] (the Testator having directed that no security be required of them) a certificate is granted them for attaining a probate of the said will in [illegible]form and liberty is reserved to the other executors to qualify hereafter.
Teste R. D. Montague Cl.⁴

     Thomas Ingles was born on 3 May 1810.^1,2 He married Catherine McClanahan, daughter of Col. Elijah McClanahan and Agatha Strother Lewis, before 1840
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands
According to their FaG memorials, their first born child listed, Elijah, was b. 1840.¹
Thomas Ingles was buried in 1852 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Thomas Ingles
Thomas Ingles died in 1852.²
     Thomas Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
There is an elderly woman in John's household who could be his mother, Mary (DRAPER) INGLES 1732-1815. His mother-in-law was already dead by this time.
p. 1, line 2

Thomas Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Elizabeth Saunders's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Newburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;

1820 United States Federal Census for John Ingram
p. 177, line 6

Thomas Ingles was listed as a resident in Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Elizabeth Saunders's household in the census report on 1 June 1830 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA;
1830 United States Federal Census for John Ingles
p. 75, line 18
In Col. John Ingles (Sr.)'s will dated 8 March 1836 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, USA, Thomas Ingles was named as executor;
NB: Original will written on June 3,1831. A codicil was added on March 8, 1836. Will was proved in August 1836

John Ingles in the Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900

[Transcription by G. A. Vaut on 14 February 2026 from image seen on Ancestry.com]
I, John Ingles of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this instrument of writing my last will and Testament [illegible].
Item 1st: I will that my executors hereafter mentioned shall have full authority to collect all debts owe me or which may become due settle and adjust all accounts relating to my estate and pay all my just debts for which purpose(?) should there not be money [illegible] debts sufficient at my death they are authorized to raise the [illegible] by the sale of my personal property or as much as will be sufficient for that purpose
Item 2nd: I do will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Ingles her natural lifetime the house and tract of land whereon I now live; and also the tract of land adjoining, which I bought of Leonard Markey and all my farming utensils to carry on the farm for the support of herself and the family of negroes which she may keep with her and all the stock of hogs and sheep which is on the place and she is also to keep in her possession all the negroes which we have living with us at my death for her use or benefit in her support for her lifetime. All to be managed by my executors in the best manner for that purpose. But in case my wife may not [illegible] prefer to continue on the place, the plantation negroes stock etc. to be managed by my executors I what way as will give her a comfortable support where she may fix(?) herself her lifetime, and any funds arising from the estate to be applied as I shall hereafter direct.
Item 3rd: I will an bequeath to my son William Ingles in addition to the two hundred acres of land already deeded to him a parcel of land adjoining the same boundaries by a line beginning at a certain stone a corner [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] made to him and continuing the line from the river to the top of the large [illegible] Thence a straight line [illegible] south east course to a white oak on a line of a survey of [illegible] adjoining the old [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] sink hole or pond and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] course passing [illegible] corner to the corner of [illegible] old original tract and adjoining the lands of John McTaylor also [illegible] small tracts of land on the west side of New(?) River and at the mouth of the Hazel hollow containing 20 acres deed from E. Morgan to me, one other tract adjoining of 28 acres also deeded from said Morgan to me and one other tract of 100 acres [illegible] to myself, with all such other things heretofore given to him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I do give and bequeath to my son Crockett Ingles [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] the land deed and other things already given him on [illegible] tract adjoining the tract already deeded [illegible] along the river and Islands containing 135 acres and also two other tracts on the east side of New River at and below the mouth of [illegible] and containing 50 acres deed to me by Richard Whitt also one other small tract adjoining the former and Mrs. Sollenst's(?) lands of 246 [illegible] also part of another tract of land lying on the east side of New River and adjoining Jon Ingles land to begin at the river at which it [illegible] the still [illegible] branch and to run up the general course of the land to the head where on line of said survey crosses between the River [illegible] to include all the lands on the South side of the forementioned tract, it being on [illegible] of a tract of land patent(?) to A. Trigg and myself with the mill to portioning(?) to it. I also give my son Crockett a tract of land containing 230 acres lying on the head of Indian Creek known by the name of the [illegible] [illegible], also one other tract of 185 acres part of a tract deeded by Thomas Smith lying on Peytons(?) [illegible] and also one house and [illegible] which my son John is to pay with all other things heretofore given him and his heirs forever.
Item 4th: I will and bequeath to my son John Ingles all the residue of my lands on the eat side of New River not otherwise disposed of, and the whole of the plantation with all the appurtenances thereto whereon he now lives at my death and all such other property before given to him and heirs forever by the said John Ingles pay unto his brother Crockett Ingles one thousand dollars within the term of ten years from the date of this will.
Item 6th: I will and bequeath unto my son Thomas Ingles all my lands on the west side of New River not otherwise disposed of with the house and furniture appurtenances where to [illegible] the [illegible] [illegible] and benefit of him and sufficient grounds for land on the east side of the River so as to secure to him the whole interest of the ferry and one negro boy Sampson to him and his heirs forever, by his paying one thousand dollars within the time of ten years from taking possession of it, to be divided equally between his four sister and their heirs forever.
Now as I have made such distributions to my sons all that have allotted for them and as my daughters is all married, got what(?) I first intended them it is to be firmly understood that the two tracts of land that I bought from David Ribble and Leonard Monkey all such other property negroes and stock which shall remain after my wife's death and after paying all my just debts and claims against my estate, the administration of my estate is to be equally divided between my four daughters and their heirs. To wit Mary Saunders, Malinda Charlton, Lockey Hale, and Peggy Hyde, and of the proceeds of the [illegible] [illegible] lands sold to Sammie Snder(?) he is to pay to Lackey Hale five hundred dollars and also Cyrus Hyde five hundred dollars and before there may be a distribution I request my executors to pay out of the proceeds of the estate one hundred and seventy dollars to a man now living in the state of Kentucky known by the name of John Whalen he has got the above sum mentioned which I feel myself justly bound and such [illegible] my Executors as may qualify and act in the settlement of the estate will [illegible] my sons William Ingles, Crockett Ingles, John Ingles, and Thomas Ingles my Executors and any two of them shall be authorized to act, and request that the Court of Montgomery will permit them to quality and act without giving security.
Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day June 1831.'
John Ingles Senr (Sealed)
Signed and sealed in presence of
Bird S. Grile
Leander Smith
Charles T. Griles

Marth 8th 1836
This Instrument I do acknowledge as a codicil to my last will and Testament. To explain my wish on the distribution of the property which is now in my possession:
1st: I give to my daughter Lackey T. Hale my negro man Bill and an equivalent for the five hundred dollars which was due to her from Marj. Saunders which sum I have otherwise disposed of. I do also give to her three bed and furniture together with all my household and kitchen furniture of every other description whatsoever and also will that my executors shall purchase for her a set of china and spoons as a as compensation for her keeping house for me while I live.
2nd: It is my wish that in the division of the negroes that Maj Sannders shall get Kiley and her two children, and it is my desire that when the negroes are divided that families may be kept together as much as possible.
3rd: I will that my executors shall out of the proceeds of the sales of my stock farming utensils etc. after paying the expenses of the estate debts of every kind pay to William Ingles and Crockett Ingles the sum of five hundred dollars each if sufficient for that purpose, and if there should be any remainder it is to be equally divided amongst my daughters.
John Ingles Sr
Bird A. Griles
Charles T. Griles

At Montgomery August Court 1836. This last will and testament of John Ingles deceased together with a codicil thereto was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of Bird S Griles and Charles T. Griles, two of the witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Ingles and Thomas Ingles two of the executors therein named who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditional as [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] (the Testator having directed that no security be required of them) a certificate is granted them for attaining a probate of the said will in [illegible]form and liberty is reserved to the other executors to qualify hereafter.
Teste R. D. Montague Cl.⁶

     Catherine McClanahan was born on 27 January 1817.⁴ She married Thomas Ingles, son of Col. John Ingles (Sr.) and Margaret Crockett, before 1840
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands
According to their FaG memorials, their first born child listed, Elijah, was b. 1840.¹ Catherine McClanahan married Richard P. Jones after 1852
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands; her 1st husband d. 1852.⁵
Catherine McClanahan was buried in 1887 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Catherine McClanahan Ingles
Catherine McClanahan died in 1887.⁴

     Col. Elijah McClanahan was born on 20 April 1770 at Virginia, USA.¹ He married Agatha Strother Lewis in 1795 at Virginia, USA.^2,1

Col. Elijah McClanahan died on 1 December 1857 at Virginia, USA, at age 87.¹
Col. Elijah McClanahan was buried after 1 December 1857 at McClanahan Cemetery, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Col Elijah McClanahan

     Richard P. Jones was born in 1813.¹ He married Catherine McClanahan, daughter of Col. Elijah McClanahan and Agatha Strother Lewis, after 1852
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands; her 1st husband d. 1852.¹
Richard P. Jones died on 13 July 1881.¹
Richard P. Jones was buried after 13 July 1881 at West View Cemetery, Radford, City of Radford, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Richard P Jones

     Rev. Pitt Woodroof was born on 17 March 1810.¹ He married Margaret McDaniel Rucker in 1829
; His 1st of 2 wives.² Rev. Pitt Woodroof married Agnes Lewis McClanahan, daughter of Col. Elijah McClanahan and Agatha Strother Lewis, in 1858
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands; his 2nd of 2 wives.¹
Rev. Pitt Woodroof died on 25 February 1898 at age 87.¹
Rev. Pitt Woodroof was buried after 25 February 1898 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Rev Pitt Woodroof

     Margaret McDaniel Rucker was born on 6 May 1812 at Amherst Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Rev. Pitt Woodroof in 1829
; His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Margaret McDaniel Rucker died on 9 October 1857 at Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA, at age 45.¹
Margaret McDaniel Rucker was buried after 9 October 1857 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, USA;
From Find a Grave: Margaret McDaniel Rucker Woodroof