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Will of Edward Pilcher

Loudoun County, Virginia

Wills 1793-1797

pp. 153-154

In the name of God, Amen.  I, Edward Pilcher, of Loudoun County and State of Virginia, being weak and low in body but of sound mind and memory, do hereby make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.  First, my will and desire is that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.  Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my loving mother, Sarah Pilcher, all my estate, both real and personal, during her natural life and after her death I give the same to my brother, Moses Pilcher, and my sister, Sarah Pilcher, to be equally divided between them and their heirs.  And lastly, I do appoint my loving mother, Sarah Pilcher, my whole and sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 8th day of November one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.                                              Edward Pilcher

Signed, sealed and published in the presence of Pierce Bayley, Reuben Hutchinson

At a court held for Loudoun County December 14, 1795 – This Last Will and Testament of Edward Pilcher was proved by the oaths of Pierce Bayley and Reuben Hutchinson, witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded.

Teste.  Charles Binns, Court Clerk

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