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"Chesterfield County Will Book 1, page 238
Will of Gilbert Elam, dated 18 Dec 1755: Wife, Elizabeth; to have use of plantation for widowhood and profits therefrom to maintain and educate my children. Son Josiah to have possession of his estate at 18. Land I hold in right of my wife Elizabeth, 150 acres on Third Branch, and 1 negro, to remain in her possession for life. To son Josiah, 150 acres on Third Branch. To daughter Keziah Elam, 1 negro. Executors: wife and brother James Elam.
Witness: Thomas More, Edward Friend, Jr., Thomas Friend, Jr."
"Chesterfield County OB 2, page 219: Court 3 September 1756:
Will of Gilbert Elam, Jr., presented by Elizabeth, the widow and executrix,
proved by Edward Friend, Jr., and Thomas Moore."
"Chesterfield County OB 2, page 233: Court 5 November 1756:
Inventory of Gilbert Elam returned."
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