Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameRobert Hunley 
Deathabt Aug 1778
Documentation
On 19 April 1757, Robert Hunley witnessed a deed from Abraham Mountague to James Medley. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 296–297.]
On 16 October 1757, Robert Hunley witnessed a deed from Joseph Sanders and Bettey his wife to John Smith. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, pages 22–24.]
In the name of God Amen — I Robert Hunley of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham being sick and weak in body but in perfect and sound memory. First. I lend unto my love Wife Ann during her natural Life all my Estate both real and personal. Item. I leave my Land and Plantation quantity and quality after the decease of my loving Wife to be equally divided between my two Sons (Viz.) John and Thomas to them and their heirs forever. Item My Will and desire is that my four Daughters Sally Ann Mary Frances receive five pounds a piece after the death of my loving Wife or before if they should be in need. Item My Will and desire is that all my Negroes after the decease of my loving Wife shall be allotted and equally divided amongst all my Children (Viz) John Thomas Elizabeth Salley Ann Mary and Frances … All the residence of my Estate … I leave to be equally divided amongst all my above said Children (Viz) John Thomas Elizabeth Salley Ann Mary Frances. My son John and my Son Thomas to be executors. 7 January [February originally written and struck through] 1777.
Robert Hunley
Witnesses: Richd. Ship, Charles Saunders, William Hunley
On 17 August 1778 proved by Charles Saunders and Wm. Hunley and also sworn to by the executor[s], ordered to be recorded.
[Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 13, page 190.]
On 16 October 1757, Robert Hunley witnessed a deed from Joseph Sanders and Bettey his wife to John Smith. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, pages 22–24.]
In the name of God Amen — I Robert Hunley of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham being sick and weak in body but in perfect and sound memory. First. I lend unto my love Wife Ann during her natural Life all my Estate both real and personal. Item. I leave my Land and Plantation quantity and quality after the decease of my loving Wife to be equally divided between my two Sons (Viz.) John and Thomas to them and their heirs forever. Item My Will and desire is that my four Daughters Sally Ann Mary Frances receive five pounds a piece after the death of my loving Wife or before if they should be in need. Item My Will and desire is that all my Negroes after the decease of my loving Wife shall be allotted and equally divided amongst all my Children (Viz) John Thomas Elizabeth Salley Ann Mary and Frances … All the residence of my Estate … I leave to be equally divided amongst all my above said Children (Viz) John Thomas Elizabeth Salley Ann Mary Frances. My son John and my Son Thomas to be executors. 7 January [February originally written and struck through] 1777.
Robert Hunley
Witnesses: Richd. Ship, Charles Saunders, William Hunley
On 17 August 1778 proved by Charles Saunders and Wm. Hunley and also sworn to by the executor[s], ordered to be recorded.
[Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 13, page 190.]