To Son in law* William Robinson - having made proposals for exchange of property on 26 September 1800 which he agreed to but which couldn't be carried out because of his non age - gives to him land on this proposal.  Said Robinson is to convey "unto his Mother" the land he agreed to convey to me viz the Tracts called Tray   Tuinbull (?) as Dower Lands for her life 87 Acres more or Less on Lower side Mattox & about 200 Acres more or Less on the upper side of Mattox after her (wife's death) to son Walter Rose.  Also gives him books.

To son Charles Walter Rose (called Walter several times, called Charles Walter once) - see above, indicates he is under age.  Also gives him land whereon I now live together with slaves and property not disposed of by this will.  (See also below.)

Mentions land inherited from “our Brother Doct^r Robert Rose” - states that brother Alex Rose and sister have executed deeds for their portion - land to be sold - to be divided between brother and two sisters - the remaining ¼ to go Daughter Mildred and Son Walter.

Too *Daughters in Law Anne W. Rose & Margaret McCarty to receive the slaves and personal estate remaining at death of wife.

Estate of William Robinson would appear to be indebted to me for considerable balance - I do hereby release and exonerate the said William from the same.  "I do not wish that Charges...should constitute a Claim against the Children of my dear wife having conscientiously discharged my Duty towards them, the only return I ask is that they may extend equal Care and affection to my Infant Son".

Land conveyed to me, 1500 acres in state of Kentucky by deed dated 8 May 1794, recorded in Loudoun County - land to be sold, 1500 dollars to be paid unto Duncan Campbell, Esq. of Loudon with interest, balance of benefit of son Walter.

Executors - wife, Doct^r Henry Rose, my son in Law William Robinson and friend Laurence Berry of King George.

Dated - 18 March 1802, Signed - John Rose

Proved - 25 April 1803 - presented into court by Henry Rose, William Robinson & Laurence Berry

"...THE SAME WAS WHOLLY OF THE HAND WRITING OF THE TESTATOR..."

 

*The term Son- and Daughter-in-Law in this will referred to step-children.

Will of Charles Rose.  Vol. 14. 1761-1768 p 26-27

"Charles Rose of the parish of Cople, Clerk"

 

To son Robert Rose - negro boy Frank and forty pounds sterling.

To son John Rose - mullatto by name of Joe.

To son Alexander Rose - a boy named Jack.

To daughter Catharine Rose - negro girl named Iris, one bed and furniture.

To daughter Molly Rose - mullatto girl named Milly (?), one bed and furniture.

To wife Catharine rest of slaves and personal estate - after her death to daughters Catharine Rose and Molly Rose and sons John and Alexander.

Executors - wife Catharine, brother Alexander Rose and nephew John Rose (to be guardians of children).

Dated - 27 March 1760, Signed - Charles Rose

Witnesses - Francis Lafon; John Self; Al: Rose

Proved - 30 June 1761 by oaths of Alexander Rose gent: and John Self

Gives to daughter Ann W. Rose whole estate.  Also gives to said daughter "all the right title, and interest whatsoever it is... which may have, or shall devolve (?) on me by the death of my grand daughter Margaret Maria Rose".  Also gives to said daughter "all rents hires and debts due to me by Alexander F. Rose of Stafford county Virg^a."

Executor - grandson William R Rose and friend Lawrence Washington (but see below).

Dated - 3 July 1835 Signed - Margaret Rose

Witnesses - Law: Washington; P. C. Robb; Rich: C Washington Proved - 26 March 1838 by oaths of Lawrence Washington and Patrick C Robb.

The executors having refused to qualify, certificate granted Ann W Rose with Lawrence Washington her security.

Whole estate to wife Sarah S.(?) Rose.

After death of wife, property to be divided between "Leland B. Rose and Mary S. Connellees Children and Elizabeth McKeldon’s (?) children Jane P. Rose, Fanny F. Rose, Sarah Ann Rose, Richard R. Rose, and Feba Rose."

 

Executrix - wife

Dated - 2 February 1841, Signed - Bennett Rose

Witnesses - Samson Porter; Daniel Atwill

Proved - 28 June 1841 by oaths of Samson Porter and Daniel Atwill

NOTE - will indicates that daughter Feba Rose is not of age - if wife dies before Feba Rose of age, property to be kept together until she is of age.  Note also that relationship to the rest of the legatees not specified, but inferred as children and grandchildren.