Will of Lucy Ford Dated 6 July 1790
Amelia County, Virginia, Will Book 8, page 346

In the name of God Amen. I Lucy Ford of the County of Amelia being in sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament.

First my will and desire is that my Negroe woman Jenney which was devised to me by my husband Christopher Ford deceased be sold and out of the money arriving from the sale of my said Negro I bequest to my daughter Lucy Ford two pounds and to my daughter Ann Ford Five pounds and to my daughter Bettey five pounds and to Salley Jepe (sp?) one pounds and the overplus of the money arising from the said sale I desire that my executor may purchase a young Negro which I lend to my son Lewis Ford during his natural life and at his decease to his heirs or legal representatives forever.

And lastly I appoint my sons Samuel and Walter Ford executors of this my last will and testament. As witness my hand and seal this sixth day of July 1790. Signed Lucy Ford. Signed and acknowledged in presence of Samuel Ford, Walter Ford.

In Amelia County Court 26 December 1816. This last will and testament of Lucy Ford deceased was exhibited into court and proven by the oath of Samuel Ford one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and Thomas Price being sworn says that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of Walter Ford the other subscribing witness and that he believes it to be the hand writing of said Walter Ford therefore the said will is ordered to be recorded.