Descendants of James Elam

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11. Gilbert Elam Jr

Will of Gilbert Elam Jr.
Henrico County, Virginia
Dated 18 Sept. 1697

First portion of will missing:
To son Gilbert Elam part of plantation whereon I live, land marked and laid out by Robert Hancock and William Clark. To son William Elam land on North side of Falling Creek except 50 acres to son Robert Elam and 50 acres more to son Gilbert Elam.
To daughter Mary Elam largest gold ring and silver bodkin.
To daughter Martha Elam, items.
To daughter Sarah Elam, items.
To daughter Elizabeth Elam, items.
To daughter Obedience, 1 new pewter dish and 1 sow.
To son Robert Elam my large Bible when of lawful age.
To sons Gilbert and Robert to be of age 17.
To son William Elam a musket at my house.
To son Robert Elam to live with my father-in-law Edward Hatcher.
Gilbert Elam to tarry with his God Father William Hatcher until he is 17.
Wife Mary Elam to be executrix.
                             Witnesses:
                         Edward Ward Elan
                          William Hatcher
                          Charles Roberts
                     Will probated 5 December 1697

Edward Ward

(Book unknown), p. 382: "Edward Ward of Varina Parish, Henrico Co., for valuable sum of tobacco, to Seth Ward of same, planter, 150 acres on south side James River, in same parish, bounded by the old foot path to Falling Creek, near the Wolf Pit.  28 Jan 1692.
Wit: John Allday, Tho. Edwards, Henry Hatcher
Signed: Edward Ward
Recorded 1 Feb. 1692"