Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
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On 17 December 1821, Benjamin Blake and Tandy Dix were bound in the penalty of $200 for Benjamin Blake’s administration of the estate of John G. Johnson. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 261.]
The will of Benjamin Blake was dated 4 April 1831. In the city of Philadelphia, my executors to purchase marble head and foot pieces to be placed at the graves of my wife and myself. To daughter Catharine negro girl Polly. To grandson Benjamin Blake Minor, my gold watch chain & seal, also four thousand Dollars to be held in trust until he reaches twenty one. To daughters Susan, Catharine and Adaline (under twenty one), thirty five shares each of Virginia Bank Stock. To son Benjamin and to youngest daughter Jane Louisa fifty shares of Virginia Bank Stock to be held in trust until they reach the age of twenty one or marry. Daughter Jane Louisa to stay with Mrs. Lucy Y. Gray until she reaches fourteen years, after which she may choose her own guardian. Land in Caroline County. I wish nothing to be done with my two fifths in the land and slaves now held by my brother William Blake’s widow as her dower, one of which said fifths I purchased from my sister Frances Wood, my said interest being one fifth in the negroes and personal estate, and the entire right and title to the Tract of Land known and called “the Waggon Road” plantation, lying in the County of Middlesex — my title arising from a Deed of Trust made by Samuel B. Wood for my benefit, and as Executor of William Wood to secure a certain sum of money advanced by me in my individual capacity and also another sum of money due me as Executor of the said William Wood…” My six children Frances Brockenbrough, Susan, Catharine, Adaline, Benjamin and Jane Louisa Blake. My nephew John B Burke to be guardian to my son Benjamin and my daughter Jane Louisa. The said Brockenbrough and Burke to be executors. Signed Benjamin his + mark Blake. Witnesses: William H. Frank, Ro: S: Hipkins, James Roy Micou, Robert N Crittenden. Proved 19 September 1831. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 323–326.]
On 19 September 1831, Austin Brockenbrough was bound in the penalty of $145,000 for his executorship of the estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 327.]
On 1 October 1831, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Benjamin Blake was made by Thomas Mathews, William H Frank, and John A Parker. Includes Negro Man Fielding, Negro Man Dick, Negro Man Peter, Negro Woman Lucinda & Young child, Negro Girl Lucy Ann about 12 years, Negro Boy John 4 Years old. Also includes a list of bonds on hand at the time of the death of Benjamin Blake, which are separated into insolvent and said to be good. Ordered recorded on 16 October 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 202–207.]
On 7 October 1831, sales of the estate of Benjamin Blake were made by Austin Brockenbrough, executor. Ordered recorded 16 October 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 207–214.]
On 28 October 1831, an inventory of the negroes and other personal estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, was made by J Taliaferro, Jno Tennent, and Geo B Farish. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 388–389.]
On 28 and 29 October 1831, sales of the estate of Benjamin Blake Esqr. deceased on the Southriver Estate in the County of Caroline were made. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 390–394.]
The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1831 to 1833 was ordered recorded on 16 December 1833. Mentions £3 paid to “Jesse Brown for making wooden leg for man Aaron”. Mentions that Sarah Adaline Blake has married R. C. Nutt. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 164–175.]
The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Jane Louisa Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Mr. Benjamin R. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Susan E. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Catharine A. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Sarah Adaline Blake who intermarried with Conway R. Nutt in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1834 to 1837 were ordered recorded on 18 September 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 184–199.]
The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1832 to 1838 was ordered recorded on 21 December 1840. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 546–549.]
The will of Benjamin Blake was dated 4 April 1831. In the city of Philadelphia, my executors to purchase marble head and foot pieces to be placed at the graves of my wife and myself. To daughter Catharine negro girl Polly. To grandson Benjamin Blake Minor, my gold watch chain & seal, also four thousand Dollars to be held in trust until he reaches twenty one. To daughters Susan, Catharine and Adaline (under twenty one), thirty five shares each of Virginia Bank Stock. To son Benjamin and to youngest daughter Jane Louisa fifty shares of Virginia Bank Stock to be held in trust until they reach the age of twenty one or marry. Daughter Jane Louisa to stay with Mrs. Lucy Y. Gray until she reaches fourteen years, after which she may choose her own guardian. Land in Caroline County. I wish nothing to be done with my two fifths in the land and slaves now held by my brother William Blake’s widow as her dower, one of which said fifths I purchased from my sister Frances Wood, my said interest being one fifth in the negroes and personal estate, and the entire right and title to the Tract of Land known and called “the Waggon Road” plantation, lying in the County of Middlesex — my title arising from a Deed of Trust made by Samuel B. Wood for my benefit, and as Executor of William Wood to secure a certain sum of money advanced by me in my individual capacity and also another sum of money due me as Executor of the said William Wood…” My six children Frances Brockenbrough, Susan, Catharine, Adaline, Benjamin and Jane Louisa Blake. My nephew John B Burke to be guardian to my son Benjamin and my daughter Jane Louisa. The said Brockenbrough and Burke to be executors. Signed Benjamin his + mark Blake. Witnesses: William H. Frank, Ro: S: Hipkins, James Roy Micou, Robert N Crittenden. Proved 19 September 1831. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 323–326.]
On 19 September 1831, Austin Brockenbrough was bound in the penalty of $145,000 for his executorship of the estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 327.]
On 1 October 1831, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Benjamin Blake was made by Thomas Mathews, William H Frank, and John A Parker. Includes Negro Man Fielding, Negro Man Dick, Negro Man Peter, Negro Woman Lucinda & Young child, Negro Girl Lucy Ann about 12 years, Negro Boy John 4 Years old. Also includes a list of bonds on hand at the time of the death of Benjamin Blake, which are separated into insolvent and said to be good. Ordered recorded on 16 October 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 202–207.]
On 7 October 1831, sales of the estate of Benjamin Blake were made by Austin Brockenbrough, executor. Ordered recorded 16 October 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 207–214.]
On 28 October 1831, an inventory of the negroes and other personal estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, was made by J Taliaferro, Jno Tennent, and Geo B Farish. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 388–389.]
On 28 and 29 October 1831, sales of the estate of Benjamin Blake Esqr. deceased on the Southriver Estate in the County of Caroline were made. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 390–394.]
The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1831 to 1833 was ordered recorded on 16 December 1833. Mentions £3 paid to “Jesse Brown for making wooden leg for man Aaron”. Mentions that Sarah Adaline Blake has married R. C. Nutt. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 164–175.]
The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Jane Louisa Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Mr. Benjamin R. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Susan E. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Catharine A. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Sarah Adaline Blake who intermarried with Conway R. Nutt in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1834 to 1837 were ordered recorded on 18 September 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 184–199.]
The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1832 to 1838 was ordered recorded on 21 December 1840. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 546–549.]