Clearly two families are mixed here. The will below definitely includes some of the children I have listed, but excludes others.
Merry Webb of Pittsylvania County, Parish of Camden, being sick and weak. Will dated Feb 6, 1774.
To loving wife Elizabeth during life or widowhood three Negroes Robin, Peter, and Jane, All Horses, Cattle, and Hogs. At death of wife, Negroes to be equally divided between Merry Webb, John Webb, Mary Burns, Elizabeth Sams and Lucy Webb.
If Elizabeth Sams dies without issue, Then to others.
Martin Webb, 1 sh. and no more
Daughter Million Hall the tract of land she now lives on.
Daughter Lucy Webb, Two Negroes girls Sarah and Aggy.
If Lucy dies without issue, to my sons and daughters Merry Webb, John Webb, Mary Burns, Elizabeth Sams and Lucy Webb.
Son Merry Webb, one Negro boy Lewis.
Son John Webb, one Negro boy Joe.
Daughter Mary Burns, one Negro boy Lewis.
Daughter Elizabeth Sams, one Negro boy Ben.
My lands should be sold together with my mill.
Daughter Lucy Webb, one feather bed.
Wife Elizabeth Webb all estate not before disposed of and after her death,
To my sons Merry and John and daughters.
Wife Elizabeth executrix and sons Merry Webb and John Webb executors
Merry Webb
Wit: Will Tunstall, George Elliott, John ( his mark ) Ray
Feb 15, 1779, exhibited by Elizabeth Webb and Merry Webb who gave bond with Waters Dunn,
John Alexander and Philip Ryan their securities.
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