York Co., VA Record Book # 18, Wills & Inventories, (1732-1740),
p 242, 15 Dec 1735
Elizabeth Burt the widow and relict of Moody Burt Decd came into Court and made oath that the said Decd departed this life without making any Will so far as she knows or believes and on ?her motion? and giving Bond and Security it is ordered that a ?---? be granted her for obtaining a Letter of Administration in ?---? & form.
ibid, p 258
In Obedience to an Order of York Court beqaring date of 15th of Dec 1735 We the Subscribers being first sworn have met at the home of Moody Burt Decd and have appraised so much of the Estate as was brought before us by Elizabeth Burt his Relict and so make report as followeth
?--? Negro man named Tom L28.
?--? Negro boy named Will L22.
?--? Negro girl named Phillis L22.
?--? Negro girl named Inda L20.
. . .
(Other items inlcuded, for a total value of L163.17.5 1/2)
John Bight
Thos Lowell
John Goodwin
her
Eliz X Burt
mark
At a court held for York Jan?y 19 1735/6
This Inventory & appraisement of the Estate of Moody Burt Decd was ?presented? in Court and ordered to be recorded Test Matt Hubard ??
Transcribed by Bill Adams, January 1997