Roby-MD-Will-1799

From Western Maryland Genealogy, Jan 1996, vol 12, #1.
Abstract of will of Owen Roby of Washington Co., MD., will dated 5 Oct 1799, proved 11 Feb 1800.  Washington cty, MD., Will Book A-2, p 308-9

     "Weak.
... To Son William: my whole plantation on Sideling Creek called "Grass Cabin," negro Sam, horse, saddle, bridle, the choice of my stock, when he comes of age.
... To dau. Mary: negro Sall.
... To dau. Ann: negro Lews.
... Son James, now an infant and from his appearance has not altogether natural understanding, and if he is still in that situation after he grows up, I give him two negros Jerry and Rachel.  My widow to have the use of them for life or her widowhood, but if my son comes to have the abilities of a man, then he is not to have the slaves, but they shall fall into the whole estate.
... To wife Susanna: residue of estate while a widow, she paying to each of my children heretofore not mentioned at their marriage in household furniture and L50. After her death or marriage estate to be sold and money equally to children. There shall be no appraisement or account of my personal estate to the commissary.  

Wife and son William Executors.
Wit.:James Eareckson, Joseph Rogers, Jonas Hogmire.

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