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I, John Goodman, Sr., of the County of Smyth and State of Virginia, being of sound mind but on account of my advanced age and the precarious state of my health, do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made.
1st I give and devise to my son, Adam Goodman, after the death of my wife, Elizabeth Goodman, the tract of land upon which I now reside and upon which he also resides, to him and his heirs forever. It is my will and desire that my wife, Elizabeth, shall and enjoy this entire tract of land as long as she lives. I require of my said son, Adam Goodman, to pay to my estate in two years after my decease the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars.
2nd I give and desire to my sons John, Joseph, David, George, and Peter Goodman the sum of one hundred dollars each, and to the children of my deceased son Fredrick Goodman, the sum of one hundred dollars, and to the children of my deceased son, Jacob Goodman, the sum of one hundred dollars, and to my daughter, Mary Wassum, the sum of twenty-five dollars. These devises all to be paid in two years after my decease.
3rd All the residue of my estate I direct that my executor hereafter named sell on a credit of twelve months and the proceeds to be equally divided among all my children except Mary Wassum to whom I give $25.00. The children of my deceased sons above named sharing equally with other children and receiving what their fathers would have received had they been living.
4th I hereby constitute and appoint Edward T. Watson executor to this my last will and testament.
5th I give and devise to my son, Adam Goodman, in addition to my tract of land, my waggon and my wind mill.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 10th day of January in the year 1850.
John his X mark Goodman {seal}
Signed, sealed, published and delivered by the testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
R.J. Hallor
James Harris
John C. Buchanan
I, John Goodman, do by this codial to my will hereto annexed and annul the 2nd clause of said will so far as it devises one hundred dollars to each of my children therein named, the sum of one hundred dollars to the children of my deceased sons, Fredrick and Jacob, and do hereby direct that my Executor to each of my children therein named, and to the children of my deceased sons, Fredrick and Jacob Goodman, and my daughters, Elizabeth Fox, Caty Naff and Rachael Wolf, the sum of seventy dollars each in two years after my decease. The devise of twenty-five dollars to my daughter, Mary Wassum, is not to be affected by this codial. The seventy dollars devised to the children of my deceased sons are to be divided equally among the said children and this devise is not understood as seventy dollars to each of the children of said deceased sons. In the distribution of the sales of that portion of my estate directed to be sold in the third clause of my will, it is my desire that my daughters, Elizabeth Fox, Caty Naff and Rachael Wolf, receive an equal share with my other children. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal to this codial this 11th day of March in the year 1850.
John his X mark Goodman {seal}
Acknowledged by John Goodman to be his act and deed in our presence
R.J. Haller
John C. Buchanan
Virginia at a Court held for Smyth County the 20th day of March 1851
This the last will and testament and codial thereto annexed of John Goodman, deceased, was produced in court and proved by the oath of John C. Buchanan, one of the said subscribing witnesses thereto, and continued for further proof and at a court held in said County the 23rd of April 1851 it was again produced in court and fully proved by the oath of Richard J. Haller, another subscribing witness thereto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Edward S. Watson, the executor therein named, who made oath thereto and together with John T. Johnston, his security, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of four hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.
Teste J.F. Pendleton C.
Appraisal of Estate of John Goodman, Sr.
Inventory and appraisement of the estate belonging to John Goodman, Sr., deceased, taken this 26th day of April 1851.
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1 lot of old carpenters tools 1 broad axe 1 old loom 1 warping bar and old spool wheel 1 lot of soft soap and the tubs 1 mowing scythe $1.00, 1 grindstone $.87 1 gear bench .50, supposed to be 25 bushels corn $12.50 1 frow .35, 11 shoats $7.00, 1 log chain $1.25 1 lot of gearing including 5 pair hames, 2 pair chains 1 cutting box $1.25, 1 tub and 11 barrel .50 1 4-prong fork $1.00, 1 mattock .75 About 25 doz. sheaf oats $5.00, 1 crow bar $1.00 1 hoe .37, 1 axe $1.00, 1 bushel bucket 1 1/2 bushel measure .50, 1 pr. stretchers $1.25 1 saddle and bridle $8.00, 1 blind bridle $1.75 1 X cut saw $2.00, 1 crout cutter .25, 1 spool frame 1 candle stand .06, 1 cherry table $2.00, 1 auger and hone $1.00 1 poplar table .50, 1 large chest $8.00 1 feather bed stead and furniture $5.00, 1 Ditto $6.00 1 Ditto $2.00, 2 hackels $4.00 1 8-day clock $5.50, 1 flax wheel $2.00 4 German books .50, 1 lot old chairs $1.00 1 reel .75, 5 wooden buckets .50 4 pewter dishes, 4 plates and 1 basin 1 lot of earthen ware in the dresser 1 lot of tin ware .50, lot of knives and forks .25 1 large kettle $1.50, 1 biscuit baker and lid .25 1 kitchen shovel and 1 pot rack 1 pot rack and and-irons 1 hand saw .75, 1 table .50 3 candle sticks .50, 1 meal tub .50 Amount forwarded Amount brought forward 1 lanthern .37, 1 pitcher and 2 tumblers .25 1 lot of flax and rolls, 10 lb. rolls and 6 lbs. flax 1 pr. steelyards and meal sifter 1 looking glass .12 Upstairs 9 1/4 bushels wheat @ .75 1 spinning wheel and 1 lot of spools 2 barrels and 6 bushels salt 1 pr. saddle bags and sheep skin 1 tea kettle .75, 1 flax wheel $1.50 2 bed steads and furniture 5 weavers slays 1 old chest and 1 pr. cotton cards 1 old womans saddle 2 large pots $3.50, 1 baker and skillet $1.50 1 oven and 2 old lids .50, frying pan .25 1 large kettle $2.00, about 150 lbs. bacon .15 $15.00 1 keg brandy $1.00, 3 old sheep and 1 lamb $4.00 1 red cow and calf $13.00, 1 black cow $7.00 1 work bench .50, 4 pr. weaving gear $1.0 1 washing tub .75, 1 vinegar ket and 10 gals. vinegar $2.00 1 oven .75, 1 water can .25, 2 tubs and some lard $3.00 1 lot crocks and jug .50 Cash on hand counted by James F. Pendleton Received of Adam Collup 1 note on John T. Johnston and Peter Killinger with interest from 29th August 1848 to this date 1 note on Adam Goodman with interest from 18th May 1832 to this date 1 note on John Copenhaver with interest to this date 3 small pots $1.75, 1 cow bell .50 |
$10.00 1.50 8.00 1.50 3.00 1.87 13.00 8.50 10.00 1.75 1.75 6.00 1.62 1.75 9.75 2.25 3.06 8.50 11.00 6.00 7.50 1.50 1.25 2.00 1.00 .75 1.75 2.00 1.00 1.25 1.00 131.80 131.80 .62 3.50 1.50 .12
6.94 .75 3.50 2.00 2.25 15.00 3.75 1.50 .50 5.00 .75 17.00 5.00 20.00 1.50 2.75 4.00 .50 25.36 10.00 58.00 21.35 16.20 2.25 364.39 |
We the undersigned did appraise in current money the property belonging to the estate of Jno. Goodman, deceased, according to the foregoing inventory appraisement.
Stephen Meek
John Copenhaver
James Harris
Virginia at a Court held for Smyth County the 17th day of June 1851
This inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of John Goodman, deceased, was returned to court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste James F. Pendleton C.C.
Sale of Estate of John Goodman, Sr.
Account sales of property belonging to the estate of John Goodman, deceased, 2nd May 1851.
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Bluford Dunson Joseph Goodman Michael Wolf Henry Copenhaver Christly Copenhaver David Goodman Thomas Copenhaver Michael Wolf William Porter Thomas Faris Adam Goodman William H. Tilson E. Goodman William H. Tilson Adam Goodman Adam Goodman Adam Goodman Adam Goodman Adam Goodman Adam Goodman Adam Goodman Adam Goodman George Goodman Eliz. Goodman Jos. Crockett David Goodman David Collup Davis and Tuman John Irons Josiah Wolf James Naff Adam Goodman George Goodman C. Falke Adam Goodman David Goodman William Porter Amount forwarded Amount brought forward John L. Humphrey Eliz. Goodman Eliz. Goodman Eliz. Goodman Eliz. Goodman Adam Goodman Jo. Crockett David Goodman C. Falke Geo. Goodman Jos. Goodman' John Goodman John Goodman Lysander Steffey Lysander Steffey Chas. Williams Thos. Faris Lysander Steffey David Collup Nat W. Jones Adam Goodman Eliz. Goodman Eliz. Goodman Adam Fox Step. A. Meek Chas. Williams John Copenhaver E. Goodman Ben. Wolf Adam Goodman David Wassum C. Falke C. Falke William Porter John Irons Jos. Goodman Adam Fox Chas. Williams Amount forwarded Amount brought forward Adam Goodman Joseph Goodman William Porter Adam Goodman E. Goodman Lysander Steffey R.G. Oury Chas. O. Williams Adam Cullop David Collup Francis M. Nikirk David Collup John Goodman Lysander Steffey George Goodman Henry Myers David Collup Amount carried forward Amount brought forward William H. Tilson David Wassum E.T. Watson George W. Collup David Wassum C. Falke H. Copenhaver E. Goodman E. Goodman E. Goodman E. Goodman John Snider Adam Goodman Mr. Houston David Wassum Stephen Meek David Collup
Received of A. Collup Cash on hand Note on John T. Johnston and Peter Killinger and interest Note on Adam Goodman and interest Note on John Copenhaver and interest Whole amount |
1 lot plaines 1 Ditto 1 Ditto 2 Ditto Round shave auger and saw Drawing knife and saw Small box tools Lot gouges, chisels, etc. 1 foot axe 1 broad axe 1 loom 1 keg soap 1 Ditto 1 barrel soap Warping bars and wheel 1 work bench Grindstone and mowing sythe Geer frame .65, set brichbands $7.06 2 backbands, 2 blind bridles 2 pr. hames and 2 collars 1 4-prong fork .90, 1/2 bushel measure .63 1 pr. hames and mattock 1 box .06, sett plough gear .25 3 hogs 1 frow 1 pr. hames and pr. traces 1 cutting box 1 bag and wheat in it 24 doz. sheaf oats .24 1 large pot Saddle, bridle, blanket and skin 1 blind bridle 1 X cut saw 1 crout cutter 1 spool frame and candlestand 1 pr. stretcers 1 auger, brier scythe, punch and anvil
1 auger and hone 1 clock $2.60, 1 large chest 2 beds steads and furniture 1 cherry table $2.00, 1 flax wheel .76 1 poplar table 2 hackels 1 hymn book Luthern Commentary 1 German Bible 1 bedstead and furniture 2 pewter dishes 2 Ditto 1 basin and 2 plates 7 tin cups .42, sett plates 1 lot plates Sett cups and saucers 8 spoons Lot knives and forks 3 tin pans, basin, and coffee pot 1 funnel and horn 1 hand saw 1.02, meal sifter .55 1 large kettle 1.50, large pot $1.75 Pot rack and andirons 1 lanthern 1 pr. sheep shears 3 candlesticks 1 reel Lot rolls 1 flax $3.50, pr. steelyards $1.00 1 pitcher and 2 tumblers Looking glass Poplar table Bell and collar Bedstead and furniture Bedstead and furniture 1 bedstead and furniture 700 reed 1 600 reed .75, 1 500 Ditto .55 1 500 reed .56, 1 400 .49
1 600 reed 1 pr. cotton cards $1.00, 1 wheel .46 1 large chest 1 old saddle and pr. side leather 1 lot salt barrels 2 1/2 bushels wheat 1 1/4 bushels wheat .41 Spinning wheel 2 boxes 1 tea kettle 1 pr. saddle bags Lot of wool and bag 1 large kettle and bale Biscuit baker .88, skillet and lid .12 1 oven and lid Frying pan 6 chairs for
5 pigs 3 shoats 1 keg vinegar 1 water can 1 wash tub 1 crow bar 3 sheep 1 cow and calf $10.00, 6 bushels wheat $6.00 159 lbs. bacon $15.90, 20 3/4 bushels corn $10.38 1 keg and brandy $1.00, 1 lot crocks and 1 jug .50 2 tubs and some lard $3.00, 3 chairs .30 1 cow 1 log chain 1 basket 1 iron wedge Set weaving gear 2 Ditto
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.13 .69 .33 1.21 .55 1.50 .60 1.05 1.00 .30 8.00 .31 .25 1.25 .80 .55 1.75 7.71 1.00 1.30 1.53 .60 .31 2.00 .25 1.75 3.00 2.25 5.75 1.25 8.00 1.60 1.43 .30 .25 1.00 .86 $61.37 $61.37 .88 10.60 11.00 2.76 .25 11.50 .06 1.10 .50 3.55 1.16 1.00 .20 .67 .25 .32 .09 .60 .17 .25 1.57 3.25 1.00 .27 .32 .23 .25 4.50 .20 .17 .67 .50 7.00 5.06 12.05 1.35 1.30 1.05 149.04 149.04 1.00 3.40 1.82 1.31 3.75 2.55 1.25 .45 .13 1.05 2.55 .63 3.00 1.00 .51 .06 .26 $174.16 $174.16 3.00 3.30 1.80 .38 1.00 1.62 2.40 16.00 26.28 3.30 3.30 8.26 1.50 .40 .17 .28 .25 245.69 10.00 26.36 58.00 21.35 16.20 377.60 |
Virginia at a Court held for Smyth County the 17th day of June 1851
This sale bill of the personal estate of John Goodman, deceased, was returned to court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste J.F. Pendleton C.
