Will of Benjamin Wright 1794 April 21

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Will of Benjamin Wright, Manuscript #MS 1934.1, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Wright, Benjamin
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Will of Benjamin Wright, Manuscript #MS 1934.1, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Leaves his wife, Lucy, his land and other estate during her lifetime. At her death, lea ves eldest son, Benjamin, house and land, other estate and slaves to be divided among remaining children, John, Edward and William. Ap points Robert Armistead, John Patrick and Lucy Wright executors. Witnessed by Robert and Susan Stacy; probated in York County. Robert Armistead and John Patrick refusing to serve as executors, Lucy Wright will serve, with Edward Patrick and Robert Manson as sureties. Witnessed by R{obert} H{all} Waller. Copy m ade by Samuel Sheild.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1934
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 piece.