The Warringtons
of Accomack County
their wills
(Continued)
from the notes of the late Harry F. Bell Sr.
by Charles E. Warrington
Copyright 1996 by Charles E. Warrington
17. Will of James Warrenton, 23 Sep 1784.
(Wills and Etc. 1784-1787 No page designated.)17. Will of James WARRINGTON 1718-1784. Wills and Etc. 1784 - 1787 Will of James Warrington (a copy)
In the name of God amen, I James Warrington of Accomack County, being sick and low, but of sound mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all to die, and to prevent disputes after my death, doth dispose of what it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life in manner and form as followeth:
That is to say, I give my soul to God that gave it to me and my body to the dust from whence it came, to be buried in a christian like manner by my executors.
Item. I give unto my grandson, James Warrington, one hundred acres whereon he and his mother now lives, he not disturbing his mother during her life or widowhood, on provision he claims no part of his father's estate from the rest of his brothers, if he should then the said land to be divided equally between the three brothers, to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my grandson William Savage all the remaining part of my land to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give my wife Mary Warrington all the estate I had by her, also one side saddle, one pair of cotton cards and one pair of wool cards, her first choice of my hoggs, one frying pan, one tub and bucket, one best cow. I also give unto my wife one third part of all of one half my crop.
Item. I give unto my grandson William Savage one third of one half of my crop.
Item. I give unto my grandson Abel Savage one third of one half of my crop, also one best bed and furniture to him and his heirs.
Item. I give unto my grandson William Savage all my wearing apparel.
Item. I give unto my grandson John Edwards one case of bottles to him and his heirs.
Item. I give unto my grandson James Warrington Belote five pounds cash to be laid out in schooling for him, to be laid out by his father or guardian.
I also give unto my wife all the slays and gears that I have.
Item. I give and dispose of all the rest of my estate ungiven away to be equally divided between my daughter Bridgett Edwards and Hancock Belote.
I also appoint my friend Zorobabel Rogers and James Warrington executors of this, my last Will and Testament revoking all other Wills, by me heretofore made by me. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty third day of September 1784.
James X Warrington (Seal)
his mark
Signed, sealed in presence of us,
William Belote Thomas Elliott Zorobabel Rogers
Siner X Rogers
her mark
At a Court held in Accomack County, September 28th 1784, this Will was proved by the oaths of William Belote and Thomas Elliott witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of Zorobabel Rogers and James Warrington Junr., taking oath and giving Robert Drummond and Nathaniel Badger for their security who entered into and acknowledged a bond for that purpose, certificate is granted for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Examined: Littleton Savage County Clerk of Court
"Tidbits" regarding this will and the people herein named:
1. James Warrington was the son of John Warrington (of Stephen) and his second wife Sarah (Surname unknown.)
2. James is believed to have married Mary Rogers, daughter of Richard Rogers and his wife Mary.
3. From the wording of the Will it appears that James' son James II is deceased as it talks of grandson James's inheritance, his mother, and the land where they live. The grandson not to disturb her during her lifetime or widowhood.
4. James II (considered deceased) apparently had other sons, in addition to James Warrington III, the grandson mentioned.
5. The parents of grandsons Abel and William Savage were Abel Savage and Nanny Warrington, James I's daughter.
6. This writer found no trace of James I's daughter Mary.
Charles E. Warrington
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18. Will of James Warrington, 6 Jan 1801. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1800-1804 Page 103)
In the name of God amen, I James Warrington of Accomack County, being sick in body, but of perfect sense and a sound mind thanks be to God, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as followeth:
Item. I lend unto my loving wife Keziah the whole of my estate both real and personal during her life and after her death my will is that my land and all my other estate should be sold and the money arising from the sale of the land to be equally divided between my four children, namely William Warrington, Nancy Warrington, Elizabeth Warrington and Rossanah Warrington.
Item. My will is that personal estate not before given should be divided as before mentioned, only my son William Warringtonexcepted. And my will is that he shall have no part of my personal estate and if he shall claim any part of my estate for what came by his mother, my will is that he shall have nothing arising from the sale of the land.
Item. I leave my wearing apparel to the disposal of my wife. Also I leave my negro man Demon to be free at the death of my wife Keziah.
Lastly. I do appoint Custis Willis & my loving wife whole and sole executors of this my Last
Will and Testament, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of
January One Thousand Eight Hundred and One.
James Warrington X (Seal)
his mark
Teste: Thomas Warrington, George Deucy and Sarah X Badgerher mark
At a Court held for Accomack County January 26th., 1801, the said Last Will and Testament of
James Warrington was proven by the oaths of George Dewey and Thomas Warrington, Sarah X
Badger (is deceased,) witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Keziah
Warrington taking the oath and giving Joseph Gunter & Thomas Sturgis for security who
entered into and acknowledged a Bond for that purpose, certificate is granted for obtaining a
probate in due form. Examined: Teste: Littleton Savage Clerk
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19. Will of George Warrington, 15 Jan 1805. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1804-1806 Page 238)
In the name of God amen, this 15th day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred and Five. I George Warrington of the County of Accomack and State of Virginia doth make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as followes:
Item. I lend unto my wife Susanne Warrington the whole of my estate real and personal during her single life or widowhood.
Item. At my wife Susanna Warrington's death or marriage, I give the plantation I now live on to my son Abbot (sic) Warrington to him and his heirs forever. Also I give unto my son Abbot Warrington all my cyder casks and all my wearing apparel and gun.
My will and desire is that my negro women Keziah and her child Rose shall be sold at private sale by my executors.
Item. I give unto my daughter Hessey Warrington One Hundred dollars of money arising from the sale of my negroes.
Item. I give unto the child my wife is now pregnant with ten pounds of the money arising from
the sale of my negroes.
Item. At my wife's marriage I give her the one third of my personal estate.
Item. At my wife's death or marriage I give the whole of my estate, not yet devised, to be equally
divided between my three children Hessy Warrington, Polly Warrington & the child my wife
now goes pregnant with.
Lastly. I nominate and appoint Thomas Fletcher and Arthur Watsonto be whole & sole
executors to this my Last Will and Testament and hereby revoke and disannul all other Wills
made by me prior to this present Will. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal the day
and year above written.
George Warrington S (Seal)
Signed, sealed & acknowledged in presents of Teste: Elijah Northam, Sally X Bundick, Sally
X Northam
At a Court held for Accomack County February 25th 1805. the said Last Will and Testament of
George Warrington, dec'd., was proven by the oaths of Elijah Northam and Sally Northam
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Arthur Watson taking oath and
giving Jonathan Mears and John Riley for security who entered into and acknowledged a bond
in the penalty of Six Hundred Pounds with condition according to law. certificate is granted him
for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste: Edmund Bayly Cr. Clk. Truly recorded.
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20. Will of Thomas Warrington, 10 Aug 1806. (Accomack County Will & Etc. 1804-1806 Page 670)
In the name of God amen, I Thomas Warrington of Accomack County & State of Virginia, being sick & weak, but of sound mind and memory do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner& form as follows, viz:
Imprimis. My will & desire is that all my estate, that is my plantation containing One Hundred and Twenty acres, be the same more or less, my negro man George, my mare and yearling coalt (sic) & all the rest of my estate, be it of whatever kind or nature soever that I possess, except my wearing apparel, should be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder on the first day of January next at six months credit with bond & approved security and the balance arising after all my just debts are paid I give and bequeath in this manner:
One third to Jesse Eliot (sic) (son of Teackle) to him and his heirs forever.
One third to my relation Sally Warrington (daughter of Stephen) to her and her heirs forever.
Also, the remaining one third I give and bequeath unto Samuel Hornsby & Joseph Hornsby (son
of Elisha Hornsby) to them and their heirs forever.
I give and bequeath unto my negro man George my virginia shirts & trousers & my blue coat.
Also my will & desire is that my negro man George shall have the liberty of choosing his master.
Item. I give and bequeath unto Jesse Elliott (sic) (son of Teackle Elliott) the remaining part of my wearing apparel.
Item. My will and desire is that my tennant (sic) Chowtis Webbshould have a deduction of six pounds of this present year rent as a compensation for his attention to me in my affliction.
Lastly. I constitute, nominate & appoint my friend Teackle Elliott executor to this my Last Will,
revoking and disallowing all other wills heretofore made by me given under my hand and seal
this 10th Day of August, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Six.
Thomas Warrington S
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of us. Teste: John O. TurfordJohn Grant
At a Court held for Accomack County Sept. the 30th., 1806. This Last will & Testament of
Thomas Warrington, dec'd., was proven by the oaths of John O. Turford & John Grant
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Teackle Elliott taking the oath &
giving bond according to law with John Rogers, Wm. Watson & John Bull Carter securities
thereto a certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste: John Wise,
C.A. C. Examined.
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21. Will of Stephen Warrington, 1814. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1814-1816 Page 41)
I Stephen Warrington of the County of Accomack and state of Virginia, do hereby make my Last will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say:
First. I give my son John K. Warrington that part of my land lying over the road adjoining his shop from the mill up to John Finney's line.
Two. I desire that the rest of my land together with all my personal estate should be sold ( the land on a credit of twelve months) and out of the monies arising therefrom all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
Three. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, It is my desire that my wife Agnes should have what the law provides for her.
Four. I give to my daughter Sally Parsons four pounds of the money arising from the sale of my estate.
Five. It is my desire that the balance of the money arising from the sale of my estate & any other that I may leave at my decease shall be equally divided between my children, namely, George Warrington, Samuel Warrington, Peggy Warrington, Smith Warrington, Nancy Warrington & Thomas Warrington.
Lastly. I hereby constitute and appoint my friends George Scarburgh & John Finney executors
of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former Wills or Testaments by
me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day
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Stephen Warrington SS SealSigned , sealed and declared as for the Last Will and Testament of the above named Stephen
Warrington in presence of us Teste: Mitchell Chandler, Levin Taylor, Thomas (his X
mark)Phillips Jun
. At a Court held for Accomack County, the 25th day of November 1814. The within Last will
and Testament of Stephen Warrington, dec'd., was proven by the oaths of Mitchell Chandler,
Thomas Phillips Junr., witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John
finney one of the executors therein named who took the oath prescribed by the law and together
with Major S. Pitts and George D. Wise his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in
the penalty of Ten thousand Dollars, conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is granted him for
obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste: Richard D. Bayly C.A.C. Examined.
22. Will of John B. Warrington, 3 Nov 1816. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1816-1817 Page 166)
In the name of God amen, I John B. Warrington, of the County of Accomack in St. Georges Parish, being weak of body, but of sound mindmemory, & understanding doth make & publish this my Last Will and Testament.
First. I give my soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping at the general ressurection to use to life immortal, and then commit my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors and as to such wordly (sic) goods as it hathed pleased God to endue me with I give and dispose of in manner and form following:
Item. I lend to my beloved wife Sally Warrington the whole of my moveable property during
her lifetime and no longer. (My negroes excepted.) after paying just debts;
Also I give unto my son John Warrington the whole of my lands held by me, estimated at fifty
acres, be the same more or less to him and his heirs forever; And also my corner cupboard and
also I give my sd. wife Sally Warrington liberty to live in my dwelling house during her lifetime
or widowhood, without paying rent, and after the death of my sd wife, then my moveable
property to be equally divided between my two daughters, namely Elizabeth Warrington &
Sally Warrington, to them and their heirs forever, also I leave my negro man Brister to serve a
slave during the term of eight years, and after eight years have run out, then I leave him a free
man, with him paying the one half of what he earns during his lifetime to my daughter Sally
Warrington, also I leave my negro James to serve my sd wife Sally Warrington her lifetime,
and after the death of my wife then for James to be a free man with payments to my daughter
Elizabeth Warrington the one half of what he earns, also I leave my negro girl Mary to be
divided between my two daughters Sally and Elizabeth Warrington, to be theirs forever, also it
is my Will that my wife Sally Warringtonand my friend Nathaniel Badger should be my
executors to this my Last Will and Testament.
Witness my hand and seal this the third day of November in the year of our lord, One Thousand
eight Hundred & Sixteen, and executed in the presence of witnesses:
John B. X Warrington SS
his mark seal
Nathaniel Badger, William Hanniford and Edmund Leatherbury
At a Court held for Accomack County on the 25th day of November 1816, this Last Will and
Testament of John B. Warrington, dec'd., was provrd by the oaths of Nathaniel Badger and
Edmund Leatherbury witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of
Nathaniel Badger one of the executors therein named taking oath & giving bond according to
law in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars with Joseph Gunter and James Edmunds securities
thereto, a certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste: Richard
D. Bayly C.A.C. Examined.
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23. Will of John Warrington, 1817. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1816-1817 Page 188)
In the name of God amen, I John Warrington being of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows viz. After paying of my just debts I will and bequeath the residue of my estate as follows;
I give unto my beloved wife Tabitha my negro man Solomon during her life.
I give the residue of my estate to my daughters Nancy and Euphamy and Hester S. Bloxom equally.
I also nominate & appoint my son-in-law James Youngue and my wife Tabitha to be my
executors. In witness hereof I set my hand and fix my seal.
John X Warrington SS
his mark
Teste: Euphamy X Broadwater, Daniel Celpes, and Josiah Doughty
At a Court held for Accomack County January the 27th 1817. This Last Will and Testament of
John Warrington was proved by the oaths of Daniel Celpes and Josiah Doughty, witnesses
thereto and ordered to be recorded. And it being proved to the court that the executor and
executrix in sd. Will named relinquish their right to executorship. On motion of David Watts
taking oath and giving bond according to law in the sum of One Thousand Dollars with Josiah
Doughty & and Charles Piper secureties thereto. Letters of Administration are granted him on
the estate of John Warrington, dec'd., in due form. Teste: Richard D. Bayly C.A.C. Examined.
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24. Will of Elizabeth Warrington, 24 Oct 1818. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1819-1821 Page 263)
In the name of God amen, I Elizabeth Warrington, being sick in body, but of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
Imprimis. It is my wish and desire that all my just and true debts should be paid out of my estate by my executor.
Item. After paying all my just debts I give unto my sister Rosey Warrington the residue of my estate except a part of my wearing apparel which I give and bequeath in manner following Viz.
Item. I give unto my niece Mary Savage, daughter of Levin Savage, two dresses, one handkerchief with red flowers, one petticoat, one pair cotton stockings, and one shawl.
Item. It is my wish and desire that the remaining part of my wearing apparel should be given to my sister Rosey Warrington.
Lastly. I do constitute and appoint Isaac Smith of Pungoteague my executor to this my Last
Will and Testameent. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this
28th day of October 1818.
Elizabeth X Warrington SS
her mark seal
Witness: Abel Kelly, Sally West and John J. Wise
At a court held for Accomack County July 31st 1820, this Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Warrington, dec'd., was proved by the oaths of Abel Kelly, Sally West and John J. Wise
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Examined. Teste: Richard D. Bayly C.A.C.
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25. Will of John K. Warrington, 23 May 1821. Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1819-1821 Page 407
In the name of God amen, I John K. Warrington, of the County of Accomack and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit:
Imprimis. I desire that my executor or executors, in a reasonable time after my decease, shall have all my personal property appraised and left in the care of my wife Sally Warrington for her use and benefit until the first day of January 1823 and at the expiration of that time, or any time within that date, if my wife Sally Warrington and my executor or executors should consider it best to be sold for the benefit of my estate.
Secondly. I desire that my executor or executors shall hire out for the benefit of my estate my negro boy called Edmund until the first day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Seven, and at the expiration of that time I do emancipate him.
Thirdly. I lend unto my wife Sally Warrington my negro girl called Betsy until the first day of January 1838 for her use and benefit and at the expiration of that time I do emancipate her.
Fourthly. I desire that my executor or executors whenever they may suppose it of most advantage to my estate to dispose of my house and lot in Onancock Town for the benefit of my estate and, until that time, to rent it out to the best advantage of my estate.
Fifthly. I leave all my other lands to be rented out for the benefit of my estate until my children shall arise to lawful age.
Sixthly. Item. I give unto my three children Nancy Lovea Custis Kellam, John Thomas, and Sally all my personal and real property and all the property I own any where, to be equally divided between them, to them, their heirs and assigns forever.
Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend William Leeand my friend James Poulson
my whole and sole executors, hereby revoking all other Wills made by me. In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the Twenty Third day of May, Eighteen
Hundred and Twenty One.
John K. X Warrington S
his mark
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Edward S. Snead,Rosey White and James Carmine
At a Court held for Accomack County on the 30th day of May, 1831. This Last Will and
Testament of John K. Warrington, dec'd., was proved by the Edward S. Snead and James
Carmine witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And at the motion of William Lee and
James Poulson, the executors therein named taking oath and giving bond according to law in the
sum of f900 with Thomas R. Joynesand John Finney securities thereto, a certificate is granted
them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Examined Teste: Richard d. Bayly C. A. C.
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26. Will of Abbott Warrington, 28 Nov 1806. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1828-1846 Page 491)
I Abbott Warrington of the County of accomack and State of Virginia do hereby make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows, to wit:
First. I lend unto my wife Elizabeth Warrington the whole of my real and personal estate so long as she do live.
At the death of my wife Elizabeth, I give my land unto George Hinmond if he lives to see the first day of October 1847, and if he should dy (sic) before that day, to be equally divided between George Warrington and William Hinmond, and all the rest of my property I give unto Elizabeth Hindmond (sic) if she lives to see the first day of June 1854, and if she dy's (sic) before that day to be equally divided between Hessey Hindmond and Polly Warrington.
David Broadwater appointed guardian to George Hindmond and Elizabeth Hindmond.
I do hereby appoint David Broadwater executor of this my last Will and Testament as witness my hand and seal November 28th 1840.
My wife Elizabeth Warrington shall not be bound for any waste war tax of my estate so long as
she do live with the exceptions of my negroes.
Abbott X Warrington SS Seal
his mark
Witness; James Northam, William X Andrews, Alfred X AndrewsSally X Northam of
William. (x's are for his or her marks)
At a Court held for Accomack County on the 28th day of August 1843. This Last Will and
Testament of Abbott Warrington, dec'd., was proved by the oaths of James Northam, William
Andrews, & Sally Northam (of William) witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on
the motion of David Broadwater the executor therein named taking oath and giving bond
according to law in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars with James Northam and Richard
Conquest securities thereto. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due
form. Examined. Teste: Tho. R. Joynes C.A.C.
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27. Will of Catharine Warrington, 10 Aug 1854. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1846-1882 Page 199)
In the name of God amen. I Catharine Warrington of Accomack County and State of Virginia do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form to wit.
1st. At my death, I give to George S. Garrison the balance of a note I hold against him after he pays all my just debts out of the note.
2nd. At my death, I give to my nephew William F. Garrison One Hundred Dollars.
3rd. At my death, I give to my sister Elizabeth Ann Garrison One Hundred Dollars.
4th. At my death, I give my niece Arinthia Jane Garrison my best furniture, spinning wheel, chest and trunk.
5th. At my death, I give to my sister Elizabeth Ann Garrison and my niece Arinthia Jane Garrison all my wearing apparel.
Lastly. I do hereby appoint & constitute my brother-in-law George S. Garrison my sole
executor of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other heretofore made by me.
Whereof the testator hereunto set her hand and affixed her seal, this 10th. day of August 1854.
Catharine X Warrington SS Seal
her mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the testator in presence of Mitchell W. West, Edward T.
Ames, James D. Downing.
At a Court held for the County of Accomack on the 28th day of August 1854. The Last Will and
Testament of Catharine Warrington, deceased, was proved by the oaths of Mitchel W. West and
Edward T. Ames witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of George S.
Garrison, the executor therein named taking oath and giving bond according to law in penalty of
One Thousand Dollars $1000 with William B. Harmon and Louis C. H. Finney his securities.
Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Examined. Teste: J. W.
Gillet C.A.C.
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28. Will of Elizabeth Warrington. 3 Jul 1857. (Accomack County Wills & Etc. 1882-1901 Page 57)
In the name of God amen. I Elizabeth Warrington of the County of Accomack and State of Virginia do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit:
I give and bequeath to James W. Trader the whole of my real and personal and mixed property,
to him, his heirs and assigns forever. In Testimony I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal this 3rd day of July 1857.
Elizabeth X Warrington SS
her mark seal
Signed, sealed, and acknowledged in the presence of witnesses James H. Fletcher Wilbur F.
Robins John X Thornton
At a Court held for Accomack County on the 25th day of August 1884, the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Warrington, deceased, was partly proved by the oath of James H. Fletcher a witness thereto; and the said Fletcher being further sworn declared that Wilbur F. Robins and John Thornton, the other subscribing witnesses to the said Will have departed this life, that they and each of them subscribed their names as witnesses as aforesaid in the presence of said testatrix, and in the presence of each other and that he, the said Fletcher, Robins and Thorntonat the time of said subscribing were also in the presence of said testatrix at one and the same time, whereupon said Will is deemed suffeciently proved and is ordered to be recorded. Examined Teste: M. Oldham Dy for William H. B. Custis Clerk At Court
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