1793 May 11

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Harwood, William.
Abstract:
Last Will and Testament.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Copy {made by William Russell?} of Harwood's will, 1793 May 11, probated 1794 October 6. Makes bequests to sisters Sarah and Lucy and to brother Humphrey. Appoints Humphrey Harwood and James Galt executors. James Galt, surviving executor, refuses to serve; James Semple (with Joseph Ferguson, George Lang and Gabriel Maupin as sureties) is appointed administrator with will annexed. Signed by Will{iam} Russell and Ant{hon}y Robinson, clerks of the District Court. Will apparently used as evidence in lawsuit of Harwood et al. versus Deneufville.

Biographical / historical:

Brother of Humphrey Harwood.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1930.
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical description:
1 leaf : 18.4 X 29.8 cm.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Wills - Virginia - Williamsburg.