Source:
Northumberland Co VA
1657
Stephen Bailey received a land grant fromthe King of England.
Northumberland ...later became Westmoreland Co VA
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Stephen Bailey married Ann Walker, widow of William Walker. His will was probated in 1697. It named his sons, William and John, and daughters, Ann and Mary Smith and Ann, daughter of StephenBailey, indicating he had another son, Stephen.
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Bailey-Britton History Book
Westmoreland Co VA
8 Dec. 1697
In the name of God Amen. I Stephen Bailey of the Parish of
Cople, being sick and weak in body, but of sound and perfect mem-
ory doe make,constitute and appoint this my last will and testa-
ment in maner and form following, Imprimis I commit my soul to
God, that gave it hoping through the Merits and Satisfaction only
of my dear Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ to obtain theforgiveness
of my sins and a blessed resurrection to everlasting life, and my
body to be buried at the discression of my Executors hereafter
named & as forwhat worldly estate, the Lord hath been pleased
to Lend me I give & bequeathas followeth, after my Debts and
Funeral paid,
#1- I give unto my son John Bailey all that tract of land in the forest,
by Estimation Fifty Acres, be it more or less with all houses fences
& appurtenances thereto belonging to him andhis heirs forever.
#2-I give unto my son William Bailey all that tract of land whereon
I now live with all houses, orchards, & appurtenances thereto
belonging, to him and his heirs males of his body begotten
forever, and for want ofsuch heirs males then it is my will that
the said land and all the appurtenances, be and remain to my
son John Bailey & his heirs males forever.
#3-I giveunto Anne Smith my daughter, one small iron pot and a
wearever pann, and my gray mare, branded S.B. to her and her
heirs forever.
#4-I give unto Ann Bailey daughter of Stephen Bailey deceased
one helfer called Doll, and all her female increase, the said
heifer to be and remain in the hands of John Bailey anddeliv-
ered with all the female increase to the said Anne at 16 years
of ageor day of marriage which first happens and the male
increase to John Bailey for his trouble, but in case the said
Anne die before the said time, then the said heifer & increase
to be divided among John Bailey's children;
#5-I give unto Mary Walker daughter of William Walker dec.'d
one heifer named Moll & all her increase to her & her heirs or
assigns forever to be delivered to her immediately after my death.
#6-I give unto my daughter Mary Smith one shilling.
#7-I give unto my son John Bailey, Anne Smith & William Bailey
all the residue of my personal Estate whatsoever, to be equally
divided amongest them at theirown discression immediately
after my decease, Lastly I make constitute and appoint my
loving sons John Bailey and William Bailey Exors. of this my
last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto
sett my hand_____? & scalethe 8th day of December 1697.
Stephen Bailey
(seal)
Sealed & published inpresence
of us
Henry Rosse
Saml. Damanville
Thomas Bee
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Westmoreland Co VA
23 Feb. 1697
willproved
Recorded deed book 2...page 129
Westmoreland Set. At a court held forthe said county the 23rd
day of Feb. 1697.
The last will and testament of Stephen Bailey was this day
proved by the oath of the witnesses thereto subscribed and a
probate thereof granted to John Bailey & William Bailey the Execu-
tors therein named, & or to br recorded.
May 1 1950? A copy ________teste;
Teste;
James
Westcomb C.W.C.
Signed; Albert Stuart
Clerk of theCircuit Courtof
Westmoreland Co VA
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Early Settlers of Lee Co VA...Vol.1...page 29, book written in 1977
A descendant of Stephen Bailey, Mrs Clara Bailey
Source:
Bailey-Britton History Book
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Early Settlers of Lee Co VA...vol.1...page 29
Stephen Bailey married Ann Walker...widow of William Walker
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4. Anne Bailey
Source:
Named in father's will...see Stephen Bailey
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5. Mary Bailey
Source:
named in father's will...see Stephen Bailey
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