Will of Rebecca Polson, Williamsburg, 1755
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- Box Series 2, Box 1, Folder 1
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The legatee is daughter, Susanna Polson. If she should die unmarried before age twenty-one, the estate is to go to Isabella Craig, daughter of Alexander Craig. Maria Crasson to be discharged from her indenture with testator if legatee Susanna should die before indenture has terminated. Executors: Alexander Craig and Hugh Orr, witnesses: Blovet Pasteur, Robert Nicolson, and C. Binns. The will was proved in York County Court, December 20, 1773 by oath of Robert Nicolson, and January 17, 1774 by oath of Blovet Pasteur. The copy is endorsed by Thomas Everard, clerk. [Note: Rebecca Polson was godmother to Isabella Craig and Maria Maupin Craig ( -1776). See Galt Genealogy, II, p.12],
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