In the name of God Amen-
I John Abernathy serv. (?) of the county of Brunswick now in tolerable health and perfect memory do this 17th day of February, in the year of our lord eighteen hundred and twelve do make and publish this my last will and testament in the following manner (Viz.) I give my son John Abernathy twenty five pounds per year during my residence with him for my board and clothing. If there is not money sufficient at my death to pay John Abernathy above mentioned then my desire is that he shall sell my land pay himself in full the balance that may be due him for my board and clothing and my desire is that my executor divide the residue of my estate between my children (except Charles Abernathy, the heirs of Ann Harwell, and the heirs of Jenny Davis, which I shall hereafter mention). I then give and bequeath one proportion to my son Frederick Abernathy, to him and heirs forever. Also to John Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Robert Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Buckner Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Joshua Abernathy, to him and his heirs forever. To Smith Abernathy, to him and heirs forever. I also give to children first mentioned meaning Charles Abernathy, the heirs of Ann Harwell and the heirs of Jenny Davis fifteen shillings to be equally divided between them and their heirs forever. I constitute and appoint John Abernathy executor to this my last will and testament whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year before mentioned.

                                                                                                            John Abernathy

Acknowledged in presence of
Jesse Peterson
Richard Stith
Rawleigh H. Abernathy

Proved on ________________.

Will Book 8, page 79, Brunswick County, Virginia

Contributed on February 23, 1997 by S. Lepow