In 1832, oratrices Emeline Williamson, Letty Williamson, Matilda Williamson and Susan Williamson infants under 21, by George Taylor their guardian and next friend, complained that one Susan Williamson died on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year [blank] seized and possessed of land in Essex County containing [blank] acres. That they and Howard Williamson are the only heirs and distributees of the estate of said Susan Williamson, deceased, and that if the land were sold each legatees portion would not amount to three hundred dollars. For sale of the land. That Howard Williamson may be made defendant.
In answer, Howard Williamson, an infant under 21 by Arthur L. Barnes his guardian ad litem, agrees to sale of the land.
Washington H. Purkins, Fontaine Wood, and Arthur L. Barnes, or any two of them, appointed commissioners to sell the land.
On 11 October 1833, the tract was purchased by George Taylor for $28, the net proceeds after deducting costs and commissions was $13.71.
[Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Cause, Emeline Williamson et al v Howard Williamson, 1832-013, Box 38.]