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     Mary Elizabeth Turner was born on October 9, 1860 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ As of circa 1884,her married name was Blair.⁴ She married Ralph S. Blair circa 1884.^3,4 Mary Elizabeth Turner died on March 17, 1927 at Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 66.³

     John Turner was born circa 1865 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     William Thomas Turner was born on February 26, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He married Etta L. Motley circa 1906.^3,6,7 William Thomas Turner William Thomas Turner, 88, died in a nursing home in Reidsville, N.C., this morning at 8 o'clock after being in declining health for the last three years. He was born February 26, 1867, and was a native of Pittsylvania County. Mr. Turner was of the Baptist faith. His wife, Etta Motley Turner, died in 1929. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Harry Alderson, Danville; Mrs. Noel Adkins, Blairs; Mrs. Howard Little, Yanceyville; Mrs. Harry Long, Turbeville; and Ms. Eugene Alderson of Yanceyville; also one sister, Mrs. Sallie Hall of Richmond; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains will rest at F. W. Townes & Son pending the completion of funeral arrangements. on August 10, 1955.³ He died on August 10, 1955 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^3,4

     Stephen Everette Turner was born on November 13, 1871 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Jane Hall on January 16, 1901 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,4 Stephen Everette Turner died on May 12, 1925 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 53.³

     Thomas Merritt King was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,4 He was born on March 3, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,5,2,6,4 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Yates, daughter of William Anthony Yeatts and Mary Henry Terry Yates, on February 15, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 Thomas Merritt King married Martha Ann "Mattie" Yates, daughter of William Anthony Yeatts and Mary Henry Terry Yates, on July 21, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 Thomas Merritt King died on December 26, 1928 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,7,2,4

     Phenie F. "Bertha" "Betsy" Frebush was buried at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.⁵ She was born in April, 1874 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.² She Lived at 861 West Northern Ave., Baltimore, Maryland. in 1909.⁶ She Mrs. Rachael Frebush, 861 West North North avenue, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Bertha Frebush, to Mr. Leopold Hammerslaugh, of this city. She will be "at home" on Sunday, January 8. The wedding will probably take place in the early summer. on December 30, 1910.⁷ As of March, 1911,her married name was Hammerslough.^1,8 She married Leopold "Lee" Hammerslough in March, 1911 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,8,4 Phenie F. "Bertha" "Betsy" Frebush died on June 6, 1955 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 81.⁴ She On June 6, 1955, Bertha (nee Frebush), formerly of 4303 Fernhill avenue, beloved wife of the late Leopold Hammerslough.
Funeral services will be held at 4600 Liberty Heights avenue, on Tuesday at 3 P.M. Interment in Hebrew Friendship Cemetery. on June 6, 1955.⁴

     Sarah Ann "Sallie" Turner was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 9, 1873 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1894,her married name was Hall.³ She married Lemuel Russell Hall circa 1894.^2,3 Sarah Ann "Sallie" Turner died on March 29, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 90.²

     Sarah Jane Yates was buried at Terry Family Cemetery, Slatesville Road, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 7, 1870 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Alexander "Alex" Dodson on January 30, 1895 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 30, 1895,her married name was Dodson. Sarah Jane Yates died on March 21, 1916 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 45.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-38-2186.³ William Edward Yates was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 30, 1872 at Slatesville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Tiny Wade "Tiney" "Tinie" Hardy on July 2, 1893 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,8 William Edward Yates died on December 27, 1956 at Danville, Virginia, at age 84.²

     Charles Henry "Charlie" Yates was buried at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Hat Creek, Campbell Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 15, 1877 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Minnie Lee Moss on March 19, 1902 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,6 Charles Henry "Charlie" Yates died on May 16, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 61; Died in an auto accident.^1,2

     John Ellis Yates/Yeatts was buried at Richardson-Yates Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,8 He was born on November 30, 1879 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1877.^1,3,8 He married Sallie Bettie Walton on July 10, 1903 at Danville, Virginia.^4,8 John Ellis Yates/Yeatts died on June 5, 1940 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^3,8

     Sallie Bettie Walton was buried at Richardson Burial Ground, Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-92-8244.⁴ She was born on August 2, 1883 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,4,1,3 She married John Ellis Yates/Yeatts, son of Stephen Henry "Freeman" Yates and Mary Elizabeth Terry, on July 10, 1903 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3 As of July 10, 1903,her married name was Yates.² Sallie Bettie Walton died on November 16, 1972 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.^5,1,3

     Alexander "Alex" Dodson was buried at Lewis-Dodson Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 4, 1857 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Sarah Jane Yates, daughter of Stephen Henry "Freeman" Yates and Mary Elizabeth Terry, on January 30, 1895 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ Alexander "Alex" Dodson died on November 12, 1940 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 83.⁴

     Tiny Wade "Tiney" "Tinie" Hardy was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 7, 1876 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married William Edward Yates, son of Stephen Henry "Freeman" Yates and Mary Elizabeth Terry, on July 2, 1893 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,6 As of July 2, 1893,her married name was Yates. Tiny Wade "Tiney" "Tinie" Hardy died on January 14, 1939 at Whittles, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 62.^2,3 She CHATHAM, Va., Jan. 14. - Mrs. Tinie Yates, 62, died at her home at Whittles at 4:30 o'clock this morning. She was the wife of William E. Yates. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: H. I. Yates, Rustburg; C. D. Yates and P. E. Yates, Lynchburg; W. L. Yates, Holcomb Rock; G. C. Yates, R. L. Yates and C. W. Yates, all of Chatham; also Mrs. Ethel Simpson, Leesville, N.C., Mrs. Rosa Hall and Miss Dorothy Yates, Chatham; Mrs. Ersule King, Lynchburg; Mrs. Bernice Clark, Bluefield, West Va., and Mrs. Beatrice Jordan, Gladys, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at Whittles Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and interment wlll take place in the Hardy family burial ground at Keeling. on January 15, 1939.³

     Cooper Washington Yates was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-16-9945.⁹ He was born on January 31, 1917 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 He married Amelie Shields on January 24, 1938 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 Cooper Washington Yates died on August 28, 1997 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 80.^9,3,4

     Dorothy Adele Yates was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1401 South Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.^7,8 She was born on November 8, 1919 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^5,9,8 As of March 12, 1941,her married name was Cox.⁶ She married Blair Andrew Cox on March 12, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^6,7,10 Dorothy Adele Yates died on April 11, 2009 at Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 89.^7,9,8 She COX, Dorothy A. Yates, 89, of Baldwin, Md., formerly of Richmond, Va., died April 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blair A. Cox; seven brothers, and five sisters. She is survived by her son, Ronald B. Cox and his wife, Brenda; a daughter, Paula C. Zyne and her husband, Richard; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at Blileys-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday. Interment Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Vision Baptist Church of Chesterfield County or Cure PSP. on April 13, 2009.⁷

     Leopold "Lee" Hammerslough was buried at Oheb Shalom Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.² He was born in February, 1868 at New Jersey.⁴ He married Phenie F. "Bertha" "Betsy" Frebush, daughter of Philip Friebusch/Frebush and Regina "Rachel" Strauss, in March, 1911 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,2,3 Leopold "Lee" Hammerslough died on August 12, 1944 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 76.² He Hammerslough - On August 12, 1944, Leopold, beloved husband of Bertha Frebush Hammerslough, of 4303 Fernhill Avenue. Services at the Ahrens Funeral Home, 2432 Reisterstown road, on Monday, August 14, at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Oheb Shalom Cemetery. on August 14, 1944.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-40-8503.⁸ Anton David "Tony" Yates was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 6, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,6 He married Nellie Kate Wingfield on March 4, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,3 Anton David "Tony" Yates died on September 27, 1997 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 91.^8,3,4 He YATES, Anton David, ("Tony"), 91, of Goode, died Saturday, September 27, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Norwood Baptist Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. on September 28, 1997.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-5085.⁶ Percy Edward Yates was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.² He married Margaret Rachel Cuneo.^2,7 Percy Edward Yates was born on August 14, 1908 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on October 2, 1974 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 66.^6,2

     His Social Security Number was 231-07-6060.⁶ Grady Carter Yates was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Frances Cuneo.^7,2 Grady Carter Yates was born on November 8, 1910 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on October 19, 1969 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.^6,2,3

     Walter Terry Yates was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 227-03-1133.⁸ He married Vivian Marie Minnix.⁵ Walter Terry Yates was born on July 6, 1912 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,8,7 He died on April 10, 1997 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,7,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-8570.⁷ Ryland Lanier Yates Sr. was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He married Frances Christine Haskins.² Ryland Lanier Yates Sr. was born on September 29, 1914 at Virginia.^7,2 He married Gertrude Boles on March 24, 1937 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2 Ryland Lanier Yates Sr. died on October 16, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.^7,2

     Rosa Wade "Rosie" Yates was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-24-3961.⁷ She was born on September 15, 1898 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,5 As of November 18, 1917,her married name was Hall.⁶ She married Coleman Hartford Hall Sr. on November 18, 1917 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 Rosa Wade "Rosie" Yates died on September 11, 1993 at Danville, Virginia, at age 94.^4,5

     Ethel Lee Yates was buried at Whitethorn Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on April 21, 1896 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of circa 1917,her married name was Simpson.⁷ She married Brady Emmerson Simpson circa 1917.^3,4,7,8 Ethel Lee Yates died on February 18, 1958 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^3,5

     Lollye Frebush was buried at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.³ She was born circa 1873 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.⁴ She died on June 2, 1953 at Baltimore, Maryland.³ She Frebush - On June 2, 1953, Lollye, of 4303 Fernhill avenue, beloved sister of Mrs. Bertha Hammerslough and Mrs. Nannie Schaffer. Funeral from the Ahrens Funeral Home, 2432 Reistertown road, on Wednesday , June 3, at 2 p.m. Interment at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery. on June 3, 1953.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-3882.¹¹ Warner Bane Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,13,5,14 He was born on December 14, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,1,13,2,4,5,14,6} He married Cleopatra "Patry" Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on December 25, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 Warner Bane Poff died on July 13, 1978 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.^12,5,14 He Warner Bane Poff, age 79, died Wednesday, July 12, 1978, (his death certificate has Jul 13) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marie Johnson, Ferrum. Also surviving are another daughter, Mrs. Connie Custer, Wilson; three sons, Seth Poff, John Poff, both of Copper Hill; David Poff, Check; one sister, Mrs. Ilbra Richards, Copper Hill; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grand-children. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on July 20, 1978.¹²

     David "Good Ole Captain David" Crawford II David Crawford was appointed as Captain of a troop of cavalry in the Colonial Virginia Militia. In this capacity David was given the honor of proclaiming George I, King of Great Britain, when George ascended the throne on 1714. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, p. 19 & National Society of the Daughters of the Am. Colonists, Vol. XVIII, Item 17768) He rode from settlement to settlement in New Kent County announcing the reign of the new King.

David and Elizabeth resided in New Kent County until the place where they lived was divided off to form Hanover County. David became prominent in St. Peter's Parish of New Kent County, where he was elected vestryman on June 23, 1687. This was followed by him becoming warden in 1698 and holding this office in 1700, 1701 and 1704. The church offices of vestryman and warden of the Church of England may not seem as though they carried much importance, but it should be kept in mind that in Colonial Virginia the Church of England was the established church and is essentially part of the government. Citizens were required to attend services and pay a tax in support of the Church. The offices of vestryman and warden were only filled by the most respected and trustworthy citizens in a parish.

St Paul's Parish was split from St Peter's Parish in April 1704. Nicholas Meriwether and Captain David Crawford were appointed trustees for St Paul's Parish to settle the financial accounts between the two parishes. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, pg.. 19) Hanover County was formed from New Kent County in 1720. At this time David's place of residence fell in Hanover, where he remained until joining his eldest son, David, moving west to Amherst County, Virginia.

It appears that Captain David inherited some of his father's property in New Kent/Hanover, as well as possibly acquiring some on his own. It is difficult to obtain an accurate account of landownership in Virginia because over the past two hundred years many records have been destroyed or lost.

David's father also left at least one four hundred acre tract of land to one of his Meriwether grandsons, William, and two hundred acres to his grandson, David Meriwether. (Hening's Statutes-at-Large of VA, Vol. 5, pp.257-259 and pp.300-302) Captain David Crawford's plantation in Hanover County is believed to have been situated on a 1,300 acres tract in Hanover in St. Paul's Parish. He also owned a 196 acre and a 277 acre tract of land near his primary residence.

Captain David moved with the family of his son, David, to Albemarle County, which later became Amherst County Virginia. The best estimate of the date that Captain David migrated westward is 1752. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, pg. 13) With both Captain David Crawford and his wife Elizabeth being quite elderly at the time of their move, it seems likely that their son's family took them in because they would probably not be fully capable of taking care of themselves. Yet, there are references to Captain David settling in the area that would become Nelson County.

Captain David passed away some time in 1762 as evidenced by the probation of his will on September 6, 1762. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family p. 19 & Register of Ancestors of the Col. Dames of Am., p. 27). David's will was dated December 1, 1761 and in it he refers to himself as "anciant" (sic). A copy of his will has been found and its transcription will be a feature in a future article. Based on his estimated date of birth, Captain David passed the century mark, which seems quite remarkable for the age in which he lived. Nevertheless, there are so many references to David living to see his 100th birthday that it is difficult not to accept his longevity as fact. According to those who researched the Crawford family in the late 19th century, of which there were several, David was interred at the forks of the Stony Battle Road, just east of the Three Ridge Mountain in Nelson County, Virginia.

Not to be out done by her husband, Elizabeth Crawford outlived him. Proof of this is that she is mentioned in both her husband's and son David's wills. Her son's will was drafted in June 1766. This assures us that Elizabeth at least witnessed the 101st anniversary of her birth. Again, both David and Elizabeth enjoyed extreme longevity during a time when medical treatment and the simplest understanding of daily health care were primitive at best. What medical care that did exist was extremely scarce on the western frontier, which Amherst County was in the 1750s.

David Crawford II

David Crawford II, the son of Captain Crawford reached his maturity in the lower end of Hanover County, Virginia. He was reared in the emerging life style of a Virginia gentleman, yet retained enough pioneering spirit to venture west to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains when it became too costly to expand his land holdings in Hanover.

Before moving west David II married Ann Anderson in Hanover County in about the year 1728. Ann was the daughter of John and Sarah (nee Waddy) Anderson of Hanover County. There is some evidence, although only circumstantial, that the Crawfords and Andersons had connections dating back to their homes in Scotland. In fact, it is possible that a union existed between branches of both respective families who remained in Scotland, as evidenced by the union of one George Crawford, Esq. of Glasgow to a Peggie Anderson of the same town. We know about this marriage by a letter that has survived dated 1748, which would make George Crawford, Esq. a contemporary of Captain David and David II. More research is required to verify this possible connection. It could prove to be no more than an interesting coincidence.

Following their marriage, David and Ann Crawford farmed on land located on the South Ann River, near Beech Creek Ford, in Hanover County. (Memoirs of the Crawford Family, pg. 22) In 1752 David II moved his family, including his parents, to what was than Albemarle County at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It should be recalled that it was about this time that Nicholas Davies resettled in Albemarle County. The place where both David Crawford and Nicholas Davies settled eventually became Amherst County, although a portion of the hugh land grant owned by Davies was situated in Bedford County, Virginia.

Reviewing various surviving land records in Albemarle and Amherst Counties indicate that David II owned relatively modest acreage, especially when compared with Nicholas Davies' one tract of between 31,000 and 34,000 acres in Amherst and Bedford Counties. David II purchased 411 acres in Albemarle County from Mr. Robert Barnett in 1752. Between 1752 and 1758 David added about an additional 200 acres to his holdings in Amherst County and possibly another 400 acres purchased in 1752 in the part of Amherst County that became incorporated into the new county of Nelson. It is unclear whether the Nelson County land was purchased by him or his father, Captain David Crawford. Since the deed states that the land was sold by Landon Hughes to David Crawford, Jr. the author favors the assumption that this land was purchased by Captain Crawford. The Memoirs of the Crawford Family, however, suggest that this acreage was bought by David II, the son of Captain David.² He was buried; He was interred in the forks of the Stony Battle road, about one hundred yards west of the spring, in Nelson Co., east of the Three Ridge mountain at its base, about one mile west of the house owned by Ryland Rodes, at a large stone pile.¹ He was born circa 1662 at New Kent Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Elizabeth Smith circa 1696 at Virginia.^2,1 David "Good Ole Captain David" Crawford II died in July, 1762 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,1 He left a will on September 6, 1762 at Amherst Co., Virginia; Will of David Crawford Dated Dec 1, 1761 and proved Sep 6, 1762 in Amherst Co., Virginia. In the name of God, amen, I, David Crawford , of Amherst County, am ancient and not in health; but in perfect senses, and not knowing the time of my death, do make this my last Will and Testment. First, I recommend my soul to Almighty God, that gave it, trusting through the merits of the exalted Redeemer to receive free pardon for all my sins. Secondly, I commit my body to the earth to be buried according to the discretion of my Executors and as to my worldly goods and estate, I dispose of as follows: Item, I leave to my well beloved wife, my plantation whereon I now reside, with two hundred acres of land joining thereto during her widowhood. Also, I leave to my wife five negros during her widowhood, namely, Will, Ben, Bob, Pompe and Tye, and after her widowhood to be disposed of as hereafter mentioned. Item, I give to my son David Crawford five negros, namely Jack, Arpit, Amiky (Annekey) and Fillis, them and their increase to him and his heirs forever; I give to my son David one feather bed and furniture, and my writing desk. Item, I give to my son David two negros after my wife's death, namely Pompe and Tye, to him and his heirs forever, provided my son David pay my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin's children, sixty -three pounds current money after my wife's death to be equally divided between them. Item, I give to my son David, on negro named Bob, after my wife's death, to him and his heirs forever, provided David does pay my son John Crawford's children fifty pounds current money after my wife's death. Item, I give to my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin's children forty pounds current money to be equally divided among them, to be paid by my wife for the se of the estate I have left her. Item, I give to my son John Crawford six negros, which he has had in his possession a considerable time, they are to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter (Mary) Rhodes, four negros namely, Aggey, Nan, Stephen, and Billy, to be passed after my wife's death together with their increase to her and to her heirs forever. Item, I leave to my daughter Judith Terry during her life, four negros, namely Cupit, Savaory, Abram and Ben. Ben is to be passed after my wife's death. Cuit is now in her possession, he being lent to her. Item, In case my Judith Terry should die before her husband, Joseph Terry, then the said four negros do descend to four of my daughter's children namely, Lucy, David, Champness and Elizabeth. Champness to have Ben, Elizabeth to have Abram, and if any of the above said children of my daughter Judith should die without issue, that then legacy to descend to my daughter Judith's youngest children to be equally divided among them. Item, If my son-in-law Joseph Terry, should prove any right to my negro wench Annekey, which I have given to my son David, by this will, and by deed of gift recorded in Hanover Court, which I know of none he has, then my son David is to have a full right and property to three of the said negros I have left my daughter Judith above mentioned, the right to cease in my daughter and right to cease in her three children as above mentioned and the right to be wholy invested in him and his heirs forever, namely, Savory, Abram and Ben, is the negros to be returned to my son David. Item, my will and desire is that my wife shall not remove any of her negros I have left her from the plantation she now lives on, without the consent of my son David Crawford. Item, I give to my executors, five pounds current money, each of them to be paid by my wife for the use of the estate I have left her. Item, I give what money I have on hand and what maybe due to my estate to be equally divided among my children, that is to say, my son David is to have one-fifth part, my daughter (Mary) Rhodes to have one-fifth part, and my daughter (Judith) Terry to have a fifth-part and my son John Crawford, dec'd, his children to have a fifth part and my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin children to have a fifth part so that it is equally divided above mentioned. Item, I leave to my wife all the remining part of my estate as cattle, and hogs, sheep, horses, etc, to pay my just debts and funeral charges and the legacy given as above of forty pounds to my daughter (Elizabeth) Martin's children and the ten pounds to my executors and after my wife's death, what estate she may leave is to be equally divided among my living Children and the heirs of my deceased children so that it is equally divided in five parts, the heirs of each dead child of mine to have equal to those of my children that is now living - to clear this matter if one of my deceased children is to enjoy one fifth part. Item, I give to my grand-daughter, Susannah Barnett, all my land I possess in this county after my wife's death, to her and her heirs forever, lawfully begotten and for lack of such heirs, the land above mentioned to descend to William Crawford, son of David Crawford to him and his heirs forever. Item, I do revoke all other will or wills heretofore made my me confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament and I do here appoint my son David and son-in-law John Rhodes to be my executors of this my last Will. In witness, hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and afixed my seal, this first day of December 1761 David Crawford (Seal) Signed, sealed and pronounced in presents of: Andrew Reid David Roach Daniel Goond Nick M. Halden At court held in Amherst County at the court house the 6th day of September 1762, this last Will and Testament of David Crawford, deceased, was this day presented in court offered by David Crawford, one of the Executors, therein named, who made oath thereton according to law and the said will and also proved by the oaths of Andrew Reid and Daniel Goon, two of the witnesses thereto and on the motion of the said Executor ordered to be recorded. Teste, George Seaton, Clerk Note - Michael Crawford and his children were not mentioned, as mentioned in Lucinda Frances Stehens book "Crawford Genealogy" (1936), Michael was disinherted but his siblings invited his children back and shared the estate with them.. Note - Susannah Barnett was the daughter of David and Ann Anderson Crawford.^2,1

     Elizabeth Smith was born on October 29, 1673 at New Kent Co., Virginia. She married David "Good Ole Captain David" Crawford II, son of David Crawford I, circa 1696 at Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1696,her married name was Crawford.¹ Elizabeth Smith died circa 1774 at Amherst Co., Virginia.