Misc. Notes
Pg 46 Will Book 3
24918,3728 pg 82-84 Will of John Stephenson, Augusta Co, Wife Margaret Stephenson: all personal estate, plus a small survey designed for a sugar camp, to her and her heirs forever. Remainder of lands to be sold and money divided: one half to wife, with ₤30 of this to Fanny Moles, if she stays with Margaret till age 18 and behaves well; remainder to such children of my brothers Adam, James, and William, and sisters Elizabeth and Sarah, as my executors may think most reasonable. Land in KY also to be sold and proceeds divided as above, if the claim can be made good. Wife to have sole use of Augusta lands until they are sold. Executors: wife, brother James Stephenson, and nephew William Stephenson. Signed: John Stephenson. Witnesses: D. Stephenson, John Michael, Georg Michael. Proved by John and Jake Michael, 3 Jul 1810.
Pg 57 Will Book 3 pg 279-280:
24918 8 Dec 1813. Division made by the executors of John (sic) Stephenson:
John Stephenson s/o James: $100; Adam Stephenson s/o James: $90; James Stephenson s/o James: $90; Easter Strayer, d/o James Stephenson: $100; Peggy McNulty, d/o James Stephenson: $25; Sinthy Stephenson, d/o James: $25; Jane Woods, d/o James Stephenson: $25; Becky (?) Stephenson, d/o James: $25; William Stephenson s/o Adam: $90; James Stephenson s/o Adam: $90; Ann Wadle, d/o Adam Stephenson: $25; Saly Heir (sic), d/o Adam Stephenson: $50; Saly Keislin, no relationship stated: $30; Betsy Herrin, NRS: $25; Pegy Panter, NRS: $25; William Herrin, NRS: $25; Robt Shanklin, NRS: $25. $765 paid, leaving balance of $398. William Stephenson shall say who is to receive the remainder. Sign: James (+) Stephenson, Margaret (mark) Stephenson. Witness: Robt Malcom. Recorded: 6 Sep 1814 “as a cordicial (sic) to the last will and testament of John Stephenson deceased.”
Pg 73 Will Book 4 pg 66-67:
24918 17 Nov 1821. James Stephenson. ... money coming to me from uncle John Stephenson’s estate
VA Colonial Soldiers
2750 (Him?)
Pg 264 Bounty Land Applications: Rockingham County: John Stephenson was a soldier under Capt McClanahan in an independent company of rangers. 28 Mar 1780
Pg 301 Warrant for 50 acres issued to John Stephenson, a soldier in Capt McClanahan’s Independent Company in Col Boquet’s campaign. Mar 1780 Rockingham Co.