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Louisa Co.

Joseph Will 1782

Peter Hopkins 1790 Will

Rappahammock

Thos. Hopkins 1691 Inventory

Robert Hopkins 1677 Will

Northcumberland

William Hopkins Will 1677

Richmond Co.

George Hopkins 1720 Will

Frances Hopkins 1747 Will (many times Frances is for Francis, the male of Va)

VIRGINA WILLS

Will of Reverend Charles Hopkins, Son of John Hopkins, of Hanover County, Virginia

In the name of God, Amen. I, Charles Hopkins, of Goochland County, being in a low state of health, but of sound mind and memory and knowing theuncertainty of life and he certainty of death, do make this my last will and testament in matter and form following, viz:

Item: Having given my son, Benjamin Hopkins, my land in Hanover and my land in

Louisa I intended for my other four sons by my first wife, to-wit,John, William,

Charles and James, he, Benjamin, having contracted with William and James for their

parts and paid them for it and promised to give John one-fourth part or the value

thereof for the benefit of his family, and also to give Charles one-fourth

part of said land uponwhich I made him, the said Benjamin, a deed for the said land,

I will that he should do as he has promised.

Item: I will and bequeath to the above mentioned sons and my daughters, Ann,

Susanna, Sarah and Mary, or the heirs of their body lawfully begotten my right

in the negro woman, Jane, and her increase who was given to my sister, Elizabeth,

who married Isaac Freeman, who sold said negro and two children, I think by name,

Dilly and Dolly,also my right in my brother, Peter Hopkins' legacy, who died without

heirs agreeable to my father's will, which says that if any of his children died leaving

no lawful issue their part should return and be divided between the survivors, and my

mother's legacy that was to return after her death, this or any such property I give in

addition to what I mayhave given to any of them, provided they can find it and recover

it at their own expense,and that any or all my above named sons may act as executors

to this part of my will.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Mary Hopkins, one feather bed and furniture

and one cow and calf when she may marry or have need of them, and that she live with my wife as one of her own children during her single life.

Item: I lend to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Hopkins, during the time she may continue my widow, all my land and negroes and increased stock of every kind, household and kitchen furniture, wearing apparel, books and every kind of property I may die possessed of for her peaceable use, and all money that may be due me to enable her to pay my debts and to raise my young children, and after her death or intermarriage to be equally divided between her children born to me, Anderson, Nelson,Garland, Rowland,Joseph, Caleb, Jordan, George Washington and Henry Hopkins, and should die leaving no lawful issue, I will that

their part should be returned and be equally divided between the survivors. I will that if my wife should marry or die, that my estate should be kept together under the direction of my two sons, Anderson and Nelson Hopkins, whom I appoint executors of this my last will and testament.

Witness my hand and seal this fifth day of November,one thousand eight hundred & seven.

Charles Hopkins. (SEAL)

Signed and sealed in presence of Walker Brooks, Fielding Brooks,Stephen Crank. At a Monthly Sessions Court held for Goochland County at the the 21st day of Dec., 1807, this writing was presented in court and proved by the oathsof Walker Brooks, Fielding Brooks and Stephen Crank to be the last will and testament of Charles Hopkins, deceased, and ordered to be probate thereof wa granted them in due form, they having made oath according to law and gave bond with Henry Gray, Jno. Bradshaw and Reuben Crenshaw, their securities.

(here paper was torn) and takes penalty of two thousand pounds,condition (paper torn

again) law directs.

Teste: Wm. M. (paper torn).

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Abstract of Will of Caleb Hopkins, Son of Rev. Charles, and

Grandson of John Hopkins of Hanover County

Will dated May 24, 1878, probated June 11, 1878, Braxton County, W.Va.

Divides farm laying on the Main Salt Lick Creek between sons, John S.Hopkins, A. J.

Hopkins, only living dau., Susan J. Coger, and the heirs of dau., Mary J. Gillispie, late

wife of Asa Gillispie, to-wit: Henry Hopkins and Mary E. Gillispie. Appoints D. J.

Dennison, Executor, and gives him certain money to be paid his grandson, Henry

Hopkins, when he reaches 18 years of age. Witnesses: John M. Coger, C. S. Clawson

and D. J. Dennison.

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Abstract of Will of Charles B. Hopkins, Son of Benjamin, Grandson

of Rev. Charles, and Great-grandson of John Hopkins of Hanover

Will dated May 17, 1858, probated in Bath Co., Va., Court Jan. Term, 1862.

Directs that his lands in Mississippi and Arkansas be sold and the proceeds to be equally

divided among his four children, Benjamin

F., William H., Mary A., America V.; directs that his lands in Louisa Co. be sold and the

proceeds divided among his first three children named above; directs that his lands in

Bath Co. be sold and the proceeds held for the "sole and separate use of my youngest

daughter, America V."; directs that any money or property that may be due him from

the estate of Benjamin E. Scruggs or his widow be held for the use of his four children.

Appoints friend Stephen A. Porter, Executor. Witnesses: Eras. Williams and J. P.

McDonald.

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Will of Francis Hopkins, of Bedford County, Virginia, Son of

William Hopkins, of New Kent County, Virginia

In the name of God, Amen. I, Francis Hopkins, of Bedford County, being of sound

mind and memory but weak as to bodily health, do ordain this my last Will and

Testament.

This is my desire my body should be decently interred at the discretion of my Executors

whom I hereafter appoint, and, as to my worldly goods, I dispose of them in manner

following: Imprimis, after my just debts are paid, which are but few, it is my desire that,

all my estate be kept together the next ensuing year. Item: I lend to my wife, Jane

Hopkins, during her natural life my plantation whereon I now live, except the parts in

possession of my sons, John and Price Hopkins. I also lend her all my household and

kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, etc.; also, four negroes, to- wit: Annaky, Nancy,

Sooky and Peter; also my two Grey Mares and stock of cattle and hogs, except two

cows and calves and one sow and pigs. Item: I give to my son, John Hopkins, all the

lower part of my tract of land whereon I now live to be divided by a line to be hereafter

run beginning thirty yards below my Peach Orchard fence on John Wright's line, and to

run a Northwest course to Clark's old line, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give to

my son, Price Hopkins, all the remainder of my said tract of land from said new line and

upwards, after the death of his Mother, also two cows and calves and one sow and pigs

to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give to my son-in-law, John Walden, the tract of

land he now lives on, to him and his heirs forever.

It is my will and desire that all my estate not already mentioned be at the end of the next

year equally divided between my four children, to-wit: William Hopkins, John Hopkins,

Price Hopkins and Martha Walden.-- It is my will and desire, also, that my undivided part of an entry of land in partnership with W. I. Walker and Christopher Clark be equally divided between my said four

children, also, all the property of all kinds, except land which I lend to my wife, after

her death. t is my desire that Isaac Otey, William Leftwich, Junr. And W. I. Walker be my

Executors.

Witness my hand and seal this 21st day of February, one thousand eight

hundred and three.

Francis Hopkins. (SEAL)

Teste: John Otey, Jacob Miller.

At a Court held for Bedford County at the Courthouse the 25th day of June, 1804.

This last Will and Testament of Francis Hopkins, dec'd, was exhibited in Court by Isaac

Otey, Wm. Leftwich, Junr. and Wm. I. Walker, the Executors therein named, and

proved by the oaths of John Otey and Jacob Miller, the subscribing witnesses, and

ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors, who made oath

together with Daniel Pegram, John Quarles, John Otey, John H. Otey and Michael

Graham, their securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of Ten

Thousand Dollars, conditioned according to Law, certificate is granted them for

obtaining a probate thereof in one form.

Teste: J. Steptoe, C. B. C.

A Copy,

Teste: V. W. Nichols, Clerk of Bedford Circuit Court.

John Hopkins

Division of estate of John Hopkins (son of Francis Hopkins) by M.

Graham, Wm. Leftwich and John Fiser, which was admitted to record in Bedford Co.,

Va., Dec. 26, 1825. This division mentions--wife, Polly Hopkins, sons, James T.,

Jesse, William, John, Francis, daus., Elizabeth, Mary, Harriett and Sarah L.

McAllister, wife of James S. McAllister.

Abstract of Will of Mary Hopkins, Widow of John Hopkins,

Son of Francis Hopkins

Will dated July 8, 1847, pro. Jan. 24, 1848.--W. B. "M," p. 540.

To daughter, Mary Jane Hopkins--To son, Jesse T. Hopkins--To son, John

C. Hopkins--To daughter, Harriet B. Bell, wife of Robert G. Bell--Balance

of estate to be divided in 9 equal parts, one of which I give to my daughter, Sarah

McAllister, another to my son, Jesse T. Hopkins; another to my son, Francis Hopkins;

another to my daughter, Eliza Ann Quarles, widow of William I. A. Quarles; another

to my son, John C. Hopkins; another to my son, William L. T. Hopkins; another to my

daughter, Mary Jane Hopkins; another to my son-in-law and daughter, Robert G. Bell

and Harriet B., his wife, and another part thereof to my grandchildren, Mary F., Elizabeth,

John, Joel and James T. Hopkins, children of my deceased son, James Hopkins.

James T. Hopkins, executor. Witt.: John R. Steptoe and Alfred A. Bell.

Will of Joseph Hopkins, Jr., Son of Joseph Hopkins, the Emigrant

I, Joseph Hopkins, Jr., of the County of Louisa, having at heart the

uncertainty of this life, am now of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding,

do make this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to

say: First, I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Lund Hopkins, all my tract of land

lying and being in the aforesaid County, consisting of four hundred acres, with all its

appertunances thereunto belonging; and I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter,

Susannah Hopkins, one negro girl named Violett, to her and her increase

forever, provided she lives to marry and have a true begotten heir, if not the above legacy

to be equally divided amongst the surviving brothers and sisters; and I likewise give and

bequeath to my son, Joseph Hopkins, one negro boy named George, to him and his heirs

lawfully begotten forever, provided he lives to arrive to the age of twenty-one years,

if not the above legacy to be equally divided amongst the surviving brothers and

sisters; and I likewise give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth Hopkins, one negro man

named Darby, to her and her true begotten heirs forever, provided she lives to have

such, if not the above legacy to be equally divided amongst the surviving brothers and

sisters; and likewise give and bequeath to my daughter, Sarah Hopkins, one negro boy named

Boston, to her and her true begotten heirs, provided she lives to have such, if not

the above legacy to be sold and equally divided amongst the surviving brothers and

sisters; and as my beloved is now pregnant with child, and it is the Lord's will that it

should come into life and arrive to age, I give and bequeath to it, all and every part of my

moveable estate, whatsoever and wherever, provided it lives, if not the above legacy to

be sold and equally divided amongst the surviving brothers and sisters; and my

desire is that as long as my beloved wife choses after my death to live single, that she may

have a true right to the above legacies and give up to the above legatees the legacies

so given by me as she pleases and when she pleases. But if she should see cause to

marry, my desire is that the aforesaid legatees shall enjoy their right when they arrive

to age, that is, men to twenty-one years and the women to eighteen years, and my desire is

that all my just debts should be paid out of the monies I may have at the time of my

death, or, otherwise, at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter mentioned.

And, lastly, I do appoint, nominate and constitute my esteemed and loving

wife, Elizabeth Hopkins, and my esteemed friend, Anthony Haden of Fluvanna County,

executors of this my last will and testament, whereof I have hereunto set my hand

and seal this twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven

hundred and eighty.

Joseph Hopkins, Jr. (SEAL)

Signed, sealed and declared by the said Testator as my Last Will

and Testament in the presence of Daniel Allegre, Thos. Rowntree

and John Forsee, Jr.

At a court held for Louisa County on Monday, 12th of August, 1782.

This will was this day in open court exhibited by Anthony Haden one of the Exors. therein

named, who took the oath prescribed by law and was proved by the oaths of Daniel

Allegre and

Thos. Rowntree, two of the witnesses thereto, and ordered to be

certified. Bond acknowledged, probate granted.

Teste: John Nelson, Clk.

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Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13

Rockbridge County, VA Will Book 13, p. 361.John McCleland's Will of Lexington.

Signed: John McCleland

Teste:

Wm. G. White

D. S. Hopkins

Franklin County

LAST WILL OF CHARLES HOPKINS

In the name of God, Amen; I, Charles Hopkins being weak in body but of sound
mind and despositing mind and memory, do make this my last will and
testament, I command my soul to God and my body to be buried in a desert
manner.

First, I will that all my just debts be paid, if any.  I give to my daughter
Mossealey Dowdy, nine dollars, together with what I have already given to her
heretofore.  I give to my daughter  Mary Wysong three dollars with what I
have giver her heretofore.  I give to my son Isaac Hopkins fifty-five dollars
for the benefit of his widow and son Shady Ruben Hopkins together with what I
have given him hertofore.  I give unto my son John S. Hopkins thrity-five
dollars, together with what I have given him heretofore.

I give unto my son Otey Hopkins' children thirty dollars, with what I have
given him heretofore.  I give unto my son Jonathan Hopkins fifty-five dollars
with wht I have given him heretofore.  I give  unto my sons William, George
W. and Henry G. Hopkins equally all my land, stock, good and chattel
whatsoever may remain in my possession at my death.  All this i give to my
aboe named sons equally for trust maintenance of  myself and wife Mary
Hopkins according to our one wish during our natural lifetime.

Last of all I will that my three sons, William Hopkins, George W. Hopkins and
Henry G. Hopkins be my executors of the whole of my estate, real and personal
in virture of I have herunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 12th day of
January, 1847.

                                                       /s/ Charles Hopkins
(seal)

In the presence of three witnesses:

     John Bowman
     Robert P. Wright
     James Wright

(At a court held for Franklin County the 3rd day of June, 1850, this last
will and testament of Charles Hopkins, deceased, was produced in court and
proved by the oaths of John Bowman and Robert P. Wright, two of the
subscribing witnesses herto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of
William Hopkins, George W. Hopkins and Henry G. Hopkins, the executors herein
named who gave oath and gave bond and security according to law, certificate
was granted them obtaing a probate of said will in due form.
                                                    /s/ M. G. Carper, C.F.C.)

…………I do appoint my friends Mr. Hopkins Harding and Mr. Henry Cundiff whole and sole Executors of this my last will and Testament lastly I do revoke all other Wills by me made & acknowledge this to be my last Will and Testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of February 1790. Moses Lunsford Sign'd seal'd publishedand declared by the withinnamed Moses Lunsford to behis last will & Testament in presence of Moseley NuttDavid PalmerDaniel Mosby (or Mosley)