NameJudith “Judy” Crow
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Judith Dickenson was mentioned in the 20 January 1717/18 will of her father John Crow, who called her his loving daughter. She was to receive one shilling and witnessed the will, signing with the mark ≠. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 3, pages 28–29.]
Judith Dickenson was mentioned in the 12 December 1719 will of her mother Elizabeth Crow, who appointed her as co-executor in the event of the death of Judith’s husband John Dickenson. Judith was to receive one shilling. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 3, page 160.]
Judith Dickenson was mentioned in the 18 December 1724 will of her husband John Dickeson. She was to receive her lawful 1/3rds of his estate for her natural life and was named executrix. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 105–106.]
On 17 August 1725, James Dix, Judith Dix, William Gray and John Watkins were bound £400 sterling for James Dix’s and Judith Dix’s execution of the will of John Dickenson. Signed James his E mark Dix, Judith her E mark Dix, William Gray, John Watkins. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 106–107.]
On 14 March 1725, James Dicks and Judey his wife of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Erasmus Allen of the same. For 5 shillings, 190 acres in the Parish of Southfarnham bounded by the lands of James ffullerton, Thomas Dicks, William Dicks and Thomas Todd. Signed James his E mark Dicks, Judy her E mark Dicks. Witnesses: WBourne, John Allen, Richard Jones. Recorded 15 March 1725. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, page 171.]
On 15 March 1725, James Dicks and Judey his wife of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex released to Erasmus Allen of the same. For 2100 pounds tobacco with cask, 190 acres in the Parish of Southfarnham bounded by the lands of James ffullerton, Thomas Dicks, William Dicks and Thomas Todd. Dated 15 March 1725. Signed James his E mark Dicks, Judy her E mark Dicks. Witnesses: WBourne, John Allen, Richard Jones. Recorded 15 March 1725. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, pages 171–173.]
On 23 February 1727/8, John Crow stated: Recd of James Dix and judeth his wife acting Executor of John & Elizth Crow Decd full Satisfaction for my Decd father and mother John & Eliz Crows Estate and for my brother Anthony Crow Decd his Estate. Dated 23 February 1727/8. Signed John his E mark Crow. Witnesses: Henry P[illegible], William Crow. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, Suit Papers 1729–1734, Folder 107-A-1729.]
On 28 February 1727/8 William Crow discharged James Dix and Judith his wife in rights in his fathers and mothers estate. Dated 28 February 1727/8. Signed William Crow. Witnesses: Henry Purkins junr, Eliz her E mark Caston. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, Suit Papers 1729–1734, Folder 107-A-1729.]