The will of Horace Shearwood of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex was dated 6 August 1828. To brother Richard my gun and chest. To sister Nancy my bed. To my uncle Josiah Minter my bridle and saddle. To my aunt Catherine Minter my trunk. The balance of my estate to my brother and sister, but if they die without heirs then estate to my uncle Josiah Minter and his heirs. My uncle Josiah Minter to be executor. Signed Horace Shearwood. Witnesses: James Boughan, Lucy her x mark Boughan, Vincent Taylor. Proved on 15 September 1828. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, pages 289–290.]