WILL OF ELIZABETH A WOMACK – PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VA 1886
In the name of God Amen I Elizabeth A. Womack of the county of Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia, being of
sound mind and disposing memory do make this to be my last will and testament as follows:
First, I give and bequeath to my daughter Laura J. Womack the tract of land whereon I now reside containing about
200 acres be the same more or less, one buggy and harness, my stock of hogs and sheep and my crop of tobacco now
on hand and one half of my household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools ½ also, on the following conditions
that she the said Laura J is to take care of my daughter Sallie B during her natural life, to furnish her a home
diet and clothing and make her comfortable as she can during life.
Second, I give and bequeath to my two sons, John and Archer Womack my wagon and carryall, all of my horses and
cattle, one half of my household and kitchen furniture and ½ of my plantation tools.
Third, I hereby appoint my brother William H. Powers Executor of this my last will and testament and request the
Court to require no security of him whatever, and I hereby revoke any and all wills made by me at any time heretofore.
Witness my hand and seal this the 3rd day of May 1886
ELIZABETH A. WOMACK (SEAL)
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Womack in our presence and in the presence of each other and we
in her presence and at her request subscribe our names as witnesses
WILLIAM H. C. WALROND
R. M. KIRBY
At a County court held for the County of Pittsylvania on the 19th day of July 1886. The last will and testament
of Elizabeth A. Womack, deceased was proven by the oaths of W. H. C. Walrond and R. M. Kirby tow of the subscribing
witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of W. H. Power the executor therein named who
made oath as to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of three hundred dollars
conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining probate of said will in due form. The
testatrix requesting the Court not to require security of the said Executor.
W. B. Shepherd, Clerk