Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book 17, p. 106:
"In the name of God amen I Peter Puryear do make ordain + constitute this to be my last will and testament hereby cancelling and revoking all former wills by me made. First it is my will and desire that all my just debts to be paid and that all my estate real and personal be sold by my Executors, my Lands on a credit of one two and, three years, and my perishable estate on such terms as they may think proper. Secondly I give to my Daughters Patsy Keeton and Sally Willis, one hundred and fifty dollars each to them and their heirs forever. Thirdly I give to my Grandson William Roffe one hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever. Fourthly, all the rest and residue of my Estate I wish equally divided among all my children to wit. Hezekiah Puryear, Patsy Keeton, Sally Willis, Peggy Roffe and Eliza Wilde and I give it to them and their heirs forever. Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my friends Alfred Boyd and Harrold Tucker Executor of this my last will and Testament. In testimony of all and singular I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 21st day of September 1842. Peter Puryear (seal). Singed, sealed + acknowledged to be his last will and testament before us: H. H. Burwell, Dam A. Daly, Edwd. R. Chambers.
Mecklenburg County November Court 1849. The foregoing last will and Testament of Peter Puryear decd. was this day produced in Court and proved by the oath of Edward R. Chambers a witness thereto and H. H. Burwell another subscribing witness thereto being a nonresident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. J. J. Daly being sworn says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Burwell and he verily believes the said signature to be in the own proper hand writing of the said therewith and thereupon the said will is O. R. And on the motion of Alfred Boyd who made oath thereto and together with Frans. W. Boyd and Henry C. Moss his securities entered into + acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $20,000 conditioned according to Law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate of said will in due form. Teste. Richard. B. Baptist Clk."
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book 17, pp. 124-125:
On December 19, 1849, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Peter Puryear, deceased was made by William G. Tarey, Peter Puryear and John Mackasey and was returned to court in January of 1850. Peter's estate included many household, kitchen and plantation items as well as livestock and foodstuffs. Noteworthy items included a two-horse wagon, two slave women named Vilet and Judith and a tract of land supposedly containing 1,200 acres valued at $4.00 per acre. Interestingly, whosoever ended-up with the slave woman Judith would be paid an estimated $100 for her upkeep, likely because of her age or health. In all, Peter Puryear's estate was valued at $5,162.93.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, pp. 165-167:
On December 20, 1849, an account of sales for property belonging to the estate of Peter Puryear, deceased was made by Alfred Boyd, executor and returned to court in August of 1850. The sale brought a total of $619.14 with $100 [sic.] being paid to W. E. Roffe for taking the old slave woman Judith. Purchases were made by the following individuals with notable items in parenthesis: George L. Hayes, Alfred Boyd, R. Tisdale, H. Puryear, W. E. Roffe, J. H. Dodson, L. B. Wiles, Tho. R. Moss, P. Puryear, W. Stewart, Thomas Williams, Jno. Daw, Jno. H. Burnett, Jno. Mackasey, Leroy Puryear, G. R. Puryear, J. Moody, Edwd. Davis, John Rogers, J. W. Butler and W. E. Roffe as trustee (Negro woman Vilet $225.00).
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, p. 271:
On October 11, 1850, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, made an accounting for the sale of the landed estate. Lots were sold on credit for one, two and three years, with a one-third payment due annually. One lot, containing 274 acres, was purchased by Heza. Puryear for $685.00. One lot, containing 257 acres, was purchased by Wm. G. Burton for $1079.40. Another lot, containing 238.5 acres, was purchased by L. B. Wiles for $536.62. Lastly, a lot containing 106.25 acres, was purchased by W. E. Roffe for $191.25. This report was presented in court on April 2, 1851.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, pp. 316-317:
In June of 1851, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, created and returned to court an accounts current for 1849-1851. Monies were paid on accounts with the following entities: Wm. E. Roffe, a bond with Joel T. Watkins adm., Pleasant Burnett, L. C. Puryear (chain carrier), Peter E. Lett (likely Peter Puryear's doctor), T. R. Moss (auctioneer?), Eliza J. Puryear (for boarding the surveyor), various clerk's tickets, Geo. Rogers, Danl. Meddagh (surveyor), B. B. Goode (chain carrier), Williams & Land, taxes, Boyd, Stone and Wimbush bonds and Commissioner Daly (reports). Wm. E. Roffe was also paid a legacy of $100, left to him in the will. Money was credited to the account for cash on hand, tobacco sold, items sold at the estate sale and debts owned to Peter Puryear's estate. In all, the debts equaled $1257.08 and were satisfied with the aforementioned credits. A total of $656.03 was due to the executor. As a note, on this particular document, Peter was designated as the Peter Puryear who lived on Allen's Creek.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, p. 436:
In May 1852, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, created and returned to court an accounts current for 1851-1852. Monies were paid on accounts with the following entities: interest, taxes, Thos. H. Land bond and account, clerk's tickets, Ro. A. McNeal, Walker & Co., Henry A. Wood and Commissioner Daly (reports). Money was credited to the account for payments received of the four individuals who purchased land on credit, totalling $830.75. In all, the debts equaled $830.75 and were satisfied with the aforementioned credits. A total of $35.66 was due to the executor. As a note, on this particular document, Peter was designated as the Peter Puryear who lived on Allen's Creek.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #18, pp. 187-188:
In June of 1854, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, created and returned to court an accounts current for 1853-1854. Monies were paid on accounts with the following entities: L. B. Wiles (surveying land), taxes, alienation of land, Commissioner Daly (reports) and recording and papers. Money was credited to the account for interest, second and third payment of Hez. Puryear for land purchased, second land payments for Wm. G. Burton, Leroy B. Wiles and Wm. E. Roffe. In all, the debts equaled $1751.26 and were satisfied with the aforementioned credits. A total of $1645.75 remained in the hands of the executor. As a note, on this particular document, Peter was designated as the Peter Puryear who lived on Allen's Creek.
Chancery Causes, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Wiles, etc. v. exr. of Peter Puryear, dec., etc., index no. 1872-011, LVA:
There was a chancery suit brought in 1872, asking for a final division of Peter Puryear's estate. Apparently, the division was halted because no one knew if their sister, Sally Willis, died without issue. Apparently, her portion of the estate had been held in escrow until it was discovered she died without an heir. There was also some argument concerning Hezekiah Puryear and a piece of land. Perhaps it was this land being held in Sally's name for which Hezekiah held a bond. The cause was a little confusing but was easily settled. The remaining Puryear heirs each received a small portion of this inheritance and everyone was appeased.
"In the name of God amen I Peter Puryear do make ordain + constitute this to be my last will and testament hereby cancelling and revoking all former wills by me made. First it is my will and desire that all my just debts to be paid and that all my estate real and personal be sold by my Executors, my Lands on a credit of one two and, three years, and my perishable estate on such terms as they may think proper. Secondly I give to my Daughters Patsy Keeton and Sally Willis, one hundred and fifty dollars each to them and their heirs forever. Thirdly I give to my Grandson William Roffe one hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever. Fourthly, all the rest and residue of my Estate I wish equally divided among all my children to wit. Hezekiah Puryear, Patsy Keeton, Sally Willis, Peggy Roffe and Eliza Wilde and I give it to them and their heirs forever. Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my friends Alfred Boyd and Harrold Tucker Executor of this my last will and Testament. In testimony of all and singular I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 21st day of September 1842. Peter Puryear (seal). Singed, sealed + acknowledged to be his last will and testament before us: H. H. Burwell, Dam A. Daly, Edwd. R. Chambers.
Mecklenburg County November Court 1849. The foregoing last will and Testament of Peter Puryear decd. was this day produced in Court and proved by the oath of Edward R. Chambers a witness thereto and H. H. Burwell another subscribing witness thereto being a nonresident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. J. J. Daly being sworn says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Burwell and he verily believes the said signature to be in the own proper hand writing of the said therewith and thereupon the said will is O. R. And on the motion of Alfred Boyd who made oath thereto and together with Frans. W. Boyd and Henry C. Moss his securities entered into + acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $20,000 conditioned according to Law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate of said will in due form. Teste. Richard. B. Baptist Clk."
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book 17, pp. 124-125:
On December 19, 1849, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Peter Puryear, deceased was made by William G. Tarey, Peter Puryear and John Mackasey and was returned to court in January of 1850. Peter's estate included many household, kitchen and plantation items as well as livestock and foodstuffs. Noteworthy items included a two-horse wagon, two slave women named Vilet and Judith and a tract of land supposedly containing 1,200 acres valued at $4.00 per acre. Interestingly, whosoever ended-up with the slave woman Judith would be paid an estimated $100 for her upkeep, likely because of her age or health. In all, Peter Puryear's estate was valued at $5,162.93.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, pp. 165-167:
On December 20, 1849, an account of sales for property belonging to the estate of Peter Puryear, deceased was made by Alfred Boyd, executor and returned to court in August of 1850. The sale brought a total of $619.14 with $100 [sic.] being paid to W. E. Roffe for taking the old slave woman Judith. Purchases were made by the following individuals with notable items in parenthesis: George L. Hayes, Alfred Boyd, R. Tisdale, H. Puryear, W. E. Roffe, J. H. Dodson, L. B. Wiles, Tho. R. Moss, P. Puryear, W. Stewart, Thomas Williams, Jno. Daw, Jno. H. Burnett, Jno. Mackasey, Leroy Puryear, G. R. Puryear, J. Moody, Edwd. Davis, John Rogers, J. W. Butler and W. E. Roffe as trustee (Negro woman Vilet $225.00).
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, p. 271:
On October 11, 1850, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, made an accounting for the sale of the landed estate. Lots were sold on credit for one, two and three years, with a one-third payment due annually. One lot, containing 274 acres, was purchased by Heza. Puryear for $685.00. One lot, containing 257 acres, was purchased by Wm. G. Burton for $1079.40. Another lot, containing 238.5 acres, was purchased by L. B. Wiles for $536.62. Lastly, a lot containing 106.25 acres, was purchased by W. E. Roffe for $191.25. This report was presented in court on April 2, 1851.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, pp. 316-317:
In June of 1851, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, created and returned to court an accounts current for 1849-1851. Monies were paid on accounts with the following entities: Wm. E. Roffe, a bond with Joel T. Watkins adm., Pleasant Burnett, L. C. Puryear (chain carrier), Peter E. Lett (likely Peter Puryear's doctor), T. R. Moss (auctioneer?), Eliza J. Puryear (for boarding the surveyor), various clerk's tickets, Geo. Rogers, Danl. Meddagh (surveyor), B. B. Goode (chain carrier), Williams & Land, taxes, Boyd, Stone and Wimbush bonds and Commissioner Daly (reports). Wm. E. Roffe was also paid a legacy of $100, left to him in the will. Money was credited to the account for cash on hand, tobacco sold, items sold at the estate sale and debts owned to Peter Puryear's estate. In all, the debts equaled $1257.08 and were satisfied with the aforementioned credits. A total of $656.03 was due to the executor. As a note, on this particular document, Peter was designated as the Peter Puryear who lived on Allen's Creek.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #17, p. 436:
In May 1852, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, created and returned to court an accounts current for 1851-1852. Monies were paid on accounts with the following entities: interest, taxes, Thos. H. Land bond and account, clerk's tickets, Ro. A. McNeal, Walker & Co., Henry A. Wood and Commissioner Daly (reports). Money was credited to the account for payments received of the four individuals who purchased land on credit, totalling $830.75. In all, the debts equaled $830.75 and were satisfied with the aforementioned credits. A total of $35.66 was due to the executor. As a note, on this particular document, Peter was designated as the Peter Puryear who lived on Allen's Creek.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia Will Book #18, pp. 187-188:
In June of 1854, Alfred Boyd, executor of Peter Puryear, deceased, created and returned to court an accounts current for 1853-1854. Monies were paid on accounts with the following entities: L. B. Wiles (surveying land), taxes, alienation of land, Commissioner Daly (reports) and recording and papers. Money was credited to the account for interest, second and third payment of Hez. Puryear for land purchased, second land payments for Wm. G. Burton, Leroy B. Wiles and Wm. E. Roffe. In all, the debts equaled $1751.26 and were satisfied with the aforementioned credits. A total of $1645.75 remained in the hands of the executor. As a note, on this particular document, Peter was designated as the Peter Puryear who lived on Allen's Creek.
Chancery Causes, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Wiles, etc. v. exr. of Peter Puryear, dec., etc., index no. 1872-011, LVA:
There was a chancery suit brought in 1872, asking for a final division of Peter Puryear's estate. Apparently, the division was halted because no one knew if their sister, Sally Willis, died without issue. Apparently, her portion of the estate had been held in escrow until it was discovered she died without an heir. There was also some argument concerning Hezekiah Puryear and a piece of land. Perhaps it was this land being held in Sally's name for which Hezekiah held a bond. The cause was a little confusing but was easily settled. The remaining Puryear heirs each received a small portion of this inheritance and everyone was appeased.
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