Will of Elizabeth Morris Dated June 1819
Amelia County, Virginia Will Book No. 9 Page 89

In the name of God Amen. I Elizabeth Morris of the county of Amelia and state of Virginia being of sound disposing mind and memory do constitute make and ordain this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following (To wit).

I give and bequeath to my brother John Morris all the land and negroes which I am entitled from my fathers' estate. I also give any said brother John Morris four hundred dollars which my father awarded by his will. I should -- out of his estate. Also my best furniture, one canopy, one worked frock and -- half a dozen silver table spoons and one tea table is his and his heirs forever.

I give to my aunt Rhoda Lacey one calico bed quilt one pitcher and one women's (?) saddle which said pitcher and saddle is in her possession. I give to my friend Rebecca Seay my -- table and glass also my floor carpet and --- . Lastly I appoint my brother John Morris sole executor of this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal -- day of June 1819. Signed Elizabeth Morris. Witness A. Seay, Bernard Seay.

June 24^th 1819. This last will and testament was exhibited unto court proven by two witnesses and ordered to be recorded and the motion of Austin Seay letter of administration was granted him with the will annexed whereupon he entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of $4000 with Henry P. Eames his security conditioned according to law.