Notes for Rachel Jordan

Notes for Rachel Jordan

The will of Rachel White, nee Jordan was found behind an old looking glass in an antique shop in Suffolk Va, in the 1920-30s, with an original grant to Timothy Clare 1707, and another to Benjamin Winslow 1794. As said Rachel (d of Thomas) m Benjamin Winslow, whose will Perq, p Nov 1794, & it seems probable that some of his descendants sold the looking glass to the antique dealer. Benjamin Winslow names in his will sons: Joseph, John, Jordan, & Benjamin (2) Dau's: Sarah, and Rachel. Test' Israel, &
Lawrence Perry.

The will of Rachel White, found behind the looking glass, was unfortunately unsigned, & not dated, but she names the same children, named in her husband Thomas Whites will p 1762, so there can be no doubt of her identity. As this will has never so far been published, the writer gives it in full, for the benefit
of future generations.

Will of Rachel White, of Perq Co.
I Rachel White, of the Province of Carolina, and County of Perquimans, being weak of body, But of Sound, and Disposing memory, do think Proper to make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following:
Firstly I give and bequeath unto my three sons, Joshua White, John White, and Caleb White, my negro girl Called Priscilla, She and all her Increase to them and their heirs forever, also
I give unto my son Joshua, one Brass Kittle, and one Stone pot, to him and his heirs; also
I give unto my son John, one Small Round table, and two Chairs; also
I give unto my son Caleb, one feather Bed, and furniture, and three earthen plates, to him and his heirs forever.
Secondly I give, & bequeath unto my son Thomas, my Desk ? and one Cow, and one Walnut framed looking glass, and one Couch, to him and his heirs forever.
Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph two Cows, and two heifers, one Ewe, and lamb, one
Side Saddle, and bridle, one great Chest, and one Pewter Dish, and three plates, two white chairs, to him and his heirs forever.
Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my son Matthew, two heifers, one tub and pail, two Ewes, and one looking glass, and one Candle Stick, and one Cofey pit, to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Winslow, one Small Square table, and one brass Candle Stick, and one negro wench Judah, and one old feather bed and some furniture.
Sixthly I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Winslow, Eight pounds proc -- money, three Earthen plates, and one Earthen prinah ? bole, one Small Stone mug, to her and her heirs forever.
Seventhly I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah Nicholson, one feather bed, and furniture, that Mary Pritchet left me, one half Duzen Earthen plates, and one punch bole, one large pewter Dish, one Deep puwter Dish, one tee pot, and five tee Cups, and sas -- (saucers) one large Stone pot, one Square table, one Chest, to her and hers forever.
Eightly and lastly I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin, one feather bed and furniture, and one Case and bottles, also I give all right of that Negro man Called Jacob, which Mary Prichard left me, to him and his heirs forever.
No signature, and no probate, not dated.