Montgomery Co., Va "Will Book, 3", pg 121. Probated 6 July 1819.
"In the name of God Amen; I Jasper Terry of Montgomery County and State of Virginia being low in health, and of perfect mind do make this my last will and Testament. That is, I resign my soul to God that gave it and first of all I give to my loving wife Margaret Terry the plantation I now live on during her life to enjoy it peaceably and freely and one cow and one two year heifer, one serviceable horse the price not to exceed sixty dollars, twenty dollars in bank notes and eight dollars in specie, one barrow, one sow and two shoats, one kettle, one pot, one ewe and lamb, one flax wheel, and all the property that she possessed of that she brought with her here, and an equal part of the crop of small grain that is now growing. The cow, heifer, hogs, ewe lamb and wheel is her own property to dispose of as she pleases; the pot and kettle no to carried from the house and to be returned to my heirs after her decease; if she dies possessed of a horse that is to be returned to my heirs also; I desire that my wife shall give my stepdaughter Susannah Snido the privileges on the plantation that she formerly has had.
The land I now live is to be sold as soon possible after the decease of my wife Margaret Terry and the money to be equally divided amongst my three daughters; Kezia Grayham, Jemima Deweese and Karon Happuck Rose.
My land going James Banks; and my land in Franklin County on Snow Creek to be sold also and divided equally amongst
William Terry, Jonathon Terry and my three daughters above mentioned; my perishable property of all kind to be sold the last of November 1819 any part of my household furniture that my wife stands in need of she keep it until her decease then to be divided between
William Terry and Jonathan Terry; I give
Silas one dollar. I give
Elijah Terry one dollar. I do nominate, and appoint my trusty friends Daniel Shelor and Joshua Young my Executors of my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I Jasper Terry doth hereunto set my hand and seal the seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and nineteen. The 43rd year of Independence. Sealed signed and acknowledge in presence of Will Barton, William Shelor, John Hill.
--Jasper Terry"
Wife: Margaret Terry formerly Mrs. Snidow is the assumption.
Daughters: Kezia Terry Graham, Karen-Happuck Terry Rose, Jemima Terry Deweese
Step-daughter: Susannah Snido/Snidow
Sons: William, Jonathan,
Sons: Silas and Elijah - these names appear in local land records indicating they were buying land Silas in 1800,1806 (with an indication an older Silas may have died; so perhaps other kin?). Elijah sold land in 1811. It may be presumed they were older children but also may be fostered relatives or something else.
Related Marriages:
No marriage records for Jasper to a Margaret or a Ruth found
William Terry -
Jonathan Terry -
Silas Terry - 2 April 1801 md Caty Rutrouth (d/o John) Witnesses: John Grimes, John McHenry and Elijah Terry- no mention, except as witness for Silas marriage in 1801.
Kezia Terry- 21 Jan 1797, Lawson Graham/Grayham, father of bride Jasper Terry. Witn: Ezekiel Boucher, Silas Terry, Joseph Ashley (Boucher married in 1796 the d/o Wm Terry named Jemima and she died a soon after and before May of 1797). There is an earlier Keziah Terry who married a man named Murphy. Unclear as to location or date in record.
Karon-Happuck Terry - 21 Dec 1813, Joseph Rose
Jemima Terry
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