Will was probated 22 February 1726 Westmoreland County
Will Book #8 p. 34
All my lands to my son, Samuel Bonum and the children lawfully begotten and for want of such issue, I give the same to the child or children that my wife goes with.
I give to my brother, Daniel Bonum, a ring of twenty shilings price.
I give to Samuel Hayden a you cow and calf to be delivered soon after my death.
I give to my wife's ister, Mary Ball, my young dapple gray riding horse.
All the rest of my estate I give and devise to be equally divided among my loving wife, Elizabeth Bonum, my son, Samuel Bonum, and the child or children my wife goes with.
The Guardianship and tuition of my son, Samuel Bonum, and also the child or children my wife goes with when born, under management of my uncle George Eskridge.
10 April 1739 Div. est. of Samuel Bonum NC Order Book 1737-1743
To James Straughan his wife's part of said estate. To Thomas Bonum orphan ...
To Samuel Bonum, orphan of Samuel....
Matthew Zuill, Travers Colston, Wm, Taite
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INTERESTING FACT:
Samuel gave a horse to his wife's sister, Mary Ball. This Mary Ball was later, Mrs. Augustine Washington (FaG# 2870) and mother to President George Washington. Samuel's sister was Rebecca Bonum Eskridge. She married Col. George Eskridge (#16211162). Col. Eskridge was Mary Ball's guardian from her mother's death in 1721 until she married Augustine in 1731. It is said that she named her first born (#1075) after her beloved guardian. In Mary's memorial, it is stated that she split her time between Sandy Point, Col. Eskridge's plantation, and Cherry Point, owned then by Samuel's widow, Elizabeth Johnson Bonum, Mary's half-sister.
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NOTE REGARDING BURIAL:
As the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee of the Westmoreland County, VA History Documentation Committee, I can tell you there is no such cemetery as Cople Parish Cemetery in Westmoreland Co., VA.
It is not known where George Eskridge and his family are buried! He was most likely buried on his plantation at Sandy Point or possibly in the cemetery at Yeocomico Episcopal. But the Parish Records that would prove or disprove this fact were burned in a fire at the Rectory in 1914.
Because of the above stated facts, I believe you should change the place of burial to UNKNOWN. They way this memorial reads it leads people to believe that his burial site is known and if they look for this cemetery will not be able to find it.
We do not want to give people the wrong information.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dal Mallory #46586597
Will Book #8 p. 34
All my lands to my son, Samuel Bonum and the children lawfully begotten and for want of such issue, I give the same to the child or children that my wife goes with.
I give to my brother, Daniel Bonum, a ring of twenty shilings price.
I give to Samuel Hayden a you cow and calf to be delivered soon after my death.
I give to my wife's ister, Mary Ball, my young dapple gray riding horse.
All the rest of my estate I give and devise to be equally divided among my loving wife, Elizabeth Bonum, my son, Samuel Bonum, and the child or children my wife goes with.
The Guardianship and tuition of my son, Samuel Bonum, and also the child or children my wife goes with when born, under management of my uncle George Eskridge.
10 April 1739 Div. est. of Samuel Bonum NC Order Book 1737-1743
To James Straughan his wife's part of said estate. To Thomas Bonum orphan ...
To Samuel Bonum, orphan of Samuel....
Matthew Zuill, Travers Colston, Wm, Taite
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INTERESTING FACT:
Samuel gave a horse to his wife's sister, Mary Ball. This Mary Ball was later, Mrs. Augustine Washington (FaG# 2870) and mother to President George Washington. Samuel's sister was Rebecca Bonum Eskridge. She married Col. George Eskridge (#16211162). Col. Eskridge was Mary Ball's guardian from her mother's death in 1721 until she married Augustine in 1731. It is said that she named her first born (#1075) after her beloved guardian. In Mary's memorial, it is stated that she split her time between Sandy Point, Col. Eskridge's plantation, and Cherry Point, owned then by Samuel's widow, Elizabeth Johnson Bonum, Mary's half-sister.
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NOTE REGARDING BURIAL:
As the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee of the Westmoreland County, VA History Documentation Committee, I can tell you there is no such cemetery as Cople Parish Cemetery in Westmoreland Co., VA.
It is not known where George Eskridge and his family are buried! He was most likely buried on his plantation at Sandy Point or possibly in the cemetery at Yeocomico Episcopal. But the Parish Records that would prove or disprove this fact were burned in a fire at the Rectory in 1914.
Because of the above stated facts, I believe you should change the place of burial to UNKNOWN. They way this memorial reads it leads people to believe that his burial site is known and if they look for this cemetery will not be able to find it.
We do not want to give people the wrong information.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dal Mallory #46586597
Will was probated 22 February 1726 Westmoreland County
Will Book #8 p. 34
All my lands to my son, Samuel Bonum and the children lawfully begotten and for want of such issue, I give the same to the child or children that my wife goes with.
I give to my brother, Daniel Bonum, a ring of twenty shilings price.
I give to Samuel Hayden a you cow and calf to be delivered soon after my death.
I give to my wife's ister, Mary Ball, my young dapple gray riding horse.
All the rest of my estate I give and devise to be equally divided among my loving wife, Elizabeth Bonum, my son, Samuel Bonum, and the child or children my wife goes with.
The Guardianship and tuition of my son, Samuel Bonum, and also the child or children my wife goes with when born, under management of my uncle George Eskridge.
10 April 1739 Div. est. of Samuel Bonum NC Order Book 1737-1743
To James Straughan his wife's part of said estate. To Thomas Bonum orphan ...
To Samuel Bonum, orphan of Samuel....
Matthew Zuill, Travers Colston, Wm, Taite
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INTERESTING FACT:
Samuel gave a horse to his wife's sister, Mary Ball. This Mary Ball was later, Mrs. Augustine Washington (FaG# 2870) and mother to President George Washington. Samuel's sister was Rebecca Bonum Eskridge. She married Col. George Eskridge (#16211162). Col. Eskridge was Mary Ball's guardian from her mother's death in 1721 until she married Augustine in 1731. It is said that she named her first born (#1075) after her beloved guardian. In Mary's memorial, it is stated that she split her time between Sandy Point, Col. Eskridge's plantation, and Cherry Point, owned then by Samuel's widow, Elizabeth Johnson Bonum, Mary's half-sister.
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NOTE REGARDING BURIAL:
As the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee of the Westmoreland County, VA History Documentation Committee, I can tell you there is no such cemetery as Cople Parish Cemetery in Westmoreland Co., VA.
It is not known where George Eskridge and his family are buried! He was most likely buried on his plantation at Sandy Point or possibly in the cemetery at Yeocomico Episcopal. But the Parish Records that would prove or disprove this fact were burned in a fire at the Rectory in 1914.
Because of the above stated facts, I believe you should change the place of burial to UNKNOWN. They way this memorial reads it leads people to believe that his burial site is known and if they look for this cemetery will not be able to find it.
We do not want to give people the wrong information.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dal Mallory #46586597
Will Book #8 p. 34
All my lands to my son, Samuel Bonum and the children lawfully begotten and for want of such issue, I give the same to the child or children that my wife goes with.
I give to my brother, Daniel Bonum, a ring of twenty shilings price.
I give to Samuel Hayden a you cow and calf to be delivered soon after my death.
I give to my wife's ister, Mary Ball, my young dapple gray riding horse.
All the rest of my estate I give and devise to be equally divided among my loving wife, Elizabeth Bonum, my son, Samuel Bonum, and the child or children my wife goes with.
The Guardianship and tuition of my son, Samuel Bonum, and also the child or children my wife goes with when born, under management of my uncle George Eskridge.
10 April 1739 Div. est. of Samuel Bonum NC Order Book 1737-1743
To James Straughan his wife's part of said estate. To Thomas Bonum orphan ...
To Samuel Bonum, orphan of Samuel....
Matthew Zuill, Travers Colston, Wm, Taite
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INTERESTING FACT:
Samuel gave a horse to his wife's sister, Mary Ball. This Mary Ball was later, Mrs. Augustine Washington (FaG# 2870) and mother to President George Washington. Samuel's sister was Rebecca Bonum Eskridge. She married Col. George Eskridge (#16211162). Col. Eskridge was Mary Ball's guardian from her mother's death in 1721 until she married Augustine in 1731. It is said that she named her first born (#1075) after her beloved guardian. In Mary's memorial, it is stated that she split her time between Sandy Point, Col. Eskridge's plantation, and Cherry Point, owned then by Samuel's widow, Elizabeth Johnson Bonum, Mary's half-sister.
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NOTE REGARDING BURIAL:
As the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee of the Westmoreland County, VA History Documentation Committee, I can tell you there is no such cemetery as Cople Parish Cemetery in Westmoreland Co., VA.
It is not known where George Eskridge and his family are buried! He was most likely buried on his plantation at Sandy Point or possibly in the cemetery at Yeocomico Episcopal. But the Parish Records that would prove or disprove this fact were burned in a fire at the Rectory in 1914.
Because of the above stated facts, I believe you should change the place of burial to UNKNOWN. They way this memorial reads it leads people to believe that his burial site is known and if they look for this cemetery will not be able to find it.
We do not want to give people the wrong information.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dal Mallory #46586597
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