| 2. | John Combs, Sr. was born in 1725 in Fauquier Co, Virginia (son of Joseph Combs (or Coombs) and Elizabeth Lawrence); died in 1785 in Stafford Co, Virginia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Will: 13 Feb 1786, Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia
Notes:
Will:
John Combs, Sr., died testate, Stafford Co, VA, 1785-1786:
17 May 1785 - 13 Feb 1786 (Stafford Co D&W Bk 8 May 1780-13 Mar 1786:302) Will of John Combs of Overwharton Parish, Stafford County.
To my grandson NIMROD, son of my son John Combs dec'd., 10 shillings sterling
To my heir at law called John Combs, tho not christened, son of my son John dec'd., 10 shilling sterling.
To my wife SETH Combs during her natural life the following fifteen slaves (named) which were given to her and myself by deed from her father Benjamin BULLET.
To my son CUTHBERT the land he lives on and which were conveyed to him heretofore by me, and also 1/3 part of the slaves devised his Mother and their future increase, after the death of his Mother.
To my daughter BETTY CALLMERS, Negro Tim, in the possession of her husband, which I formerly gave her, and 1/3 part of the slaves devised her mother, after the decease of her Mother.
To my daughter in law SALLY Combs, Negro James during her widowhood to support her children; & after her marriage or decease, I give said slave to her children to be equally divided among all her children and their heirs, which she hath had by my son John, as well those children born before as after marriage.
To all the children of my son JOHN, as well those born before as after marriage, their heirs, after decease of their Grand Mother 1/3 part of the aforesaid slaves devised her & their future increase.
To my son JOSEPH and heirs, Negroes Jerry, Melinda and Leah now in his possession and their future increase.
Lend wife SETH during her widowhood the plantation and lands I now live on on the south side of Beaver Dam run and after her marriage or decease I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs.
To my son ENNIS and heirs, Negroes Harry, Venus, Hester and Dinah and their increase, and also the tract of land he now lives on, and 803 acs. of land in Kentucky, a part of the Negroes are now in his possession.
To my son BENJAMIN Combs
[This abstract stops here with the comment that pages 303 and 304 are missing.] (Sparacio)
Note: This is apparently either in error, or this will is also recorded in another county as an abstract by Combs Stacy Researcher Barbara Stacy Mathews shows that following the last paragraph above (Benjamin Combs) are mentioned aditional devisees: son Fielding and daughter, Sarah. The will was witnessed by Cuth BULLET, James FORD, Robert ASHBY. A Copy or transcript would be very much appreciated. Please post to Webmaster
The will of John Combs, Sr., signed in 1781, was not proved until sometime before 13 Feb 1786:
(Stafford Co D&W Bk 8, May 1780-13 Mar 1786:359-360) Appraisement of slaves and personal est. of John Combs, Sr., dec'd. Total: 863/10/10. Josh: Combs, Exr. Appraisers: Baily WASHINGTON, Wm. PHILLIPS and Jno. HARDY
At Court held for Stafford County Feb. 13, 1786, this inventory was ordered to be recorded. Added by Order of Oct. Ct. 1786, the crop of tobacco?3733 lbs?Ditto corn, 60 barrels.
/s/ Jos. Combs, Exr. (Sparacio)
John Combs, Sr. may, however, have been deceased by 1 Sep 1784 based on the following record in which his son, Benjamin Combs, at that time a resident of Frederick County, VA, deeded land (possibly a share of his inheritance?) to (his brother?) Joseph Combs:
1784 Sep 1 (Stafford Co D&W Bk 8 May 1780-13 Mar 1786:348-349) Sept. 1, 1784. Benjamin Combs & Sarah his wife of Frederick Co. to Joseph Combs of Stafford, 100 pds. for 190 acs. in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, upon long branch, b/b lands of Robt. KNOX, John Combs and land leased to Richd. READ.
/s/ Benja. Combs, Sarah Combs
Wits: Marquis CALMESE, Betty CALMISE
William BELL, Henry CATLETT
Nov. Ct. 1784. Above deed ordered to be Certified and at Court held in Sept. 1786 also acknowledged and ordered to be recorded.
Sarah Combs' relinquishment of dower was taken in Frederick Co. Sept. 15, 1784.
Note also that the above deed was witnessed by Benjamin Combs' brother-in-law and sister, Marquis and Betty Combs Calmes
http://www.combs-families.org/combs/families/c-jnostf.htm
John married Sytha "Seth" Harrison Bullitt in 1748 in Prince William Co, Virginia. Sytha was born in 1728 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died in 1820 in Clark Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Abt 1754 - Aft 1786 (~ 33 years)