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Joseph Calvin Renfroe
(1700 - 25 Mar 1776)
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Will of Joseph Renfro/Rentfro
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Will of Joseph Renfro/RentfroPosted 07 Jun 2011 by mamastella. From a genealogical report prepared by William G Scroggins, Taylor Mill, Ky, revised 7 Nov 1989. I have retained the information, but have formatted it to my own likes. Thanks to Mr. Scroggins.The total amount of land that Joseph Rentfro owned in Bedford County, Virginia, has not been determined but he left a number of tracts to his sons: (Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, pages 243-245, photocopy of published abstract from Philip C Ellsworth.)Pages 243-245: Joseph Rentfro, Esquire. Will. Dated: 14 Nov 1772.*******To Mary, my dearly beloved wife, "her or my bed and furniture," my riding horse and her saddle, likewise her third part according to law. Likewise a young negro woman (Note: not referred to by name) so long as she continues a widow.To my beloved son, James Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved daughter, Mary Jones, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved son, Joseph Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved son-in-law and daughter, Moses Rentfro living and Hannah deceased, five shillings current money of this colony. (Note: These names are as seen in the Will as it is written in Will Book 1.)To my beloved son, John Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved daughter, Susanna Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved son, William Rentfro, a piece of land lying between the old survey and the pine tree, likewise an entry on each side. Also bequeathed a negro boy or girl (not referred to by name.)To my beloved son, Joshua Rentfro, the south side of this land on Black Water which I now live on, likewise crossing the South Fork of Black Water through the Wild Meadow to the old line, a straight course. Bequeathed negroes (not referred to by name.)To my beloved son, Mark Rentfro, the north side of this land on Black Water which I now dwell on. Likewise a survey. Bequeathed negroes (not referred to by name.)Also to my sons Joshua and Mark Rentfro, an entry south side of Black Water equally to be divided across according to their lines.I desire my goods and chattels may be sold at public sale and the value equally divided between my three youngest sons, William, Joshua and Mark Rentfro, saving the third part as before mentioned to my beloved wife, Mary.Witnesses: M. Dunn, James Hunt.Note: Written under the names of the signing witnesses: "Executor appointed with consent of all parties present, James Rentfro Jun & Joseph Rentfro my son John Rentfro and Willm all my sons."*******Proven: 25 March 1776 by oath of James Hunt at a court held for the said county. 22 April following further proved by the oath of Michael Dunn. James Rentfro, Jr, John Rentfro, William Rentfro granted administration with the will annexed.Security: John Talbot, Matthew Talbot and Charles Lynch, Gent.The will was signed by Joseph Rentfro. (*P 28,52*William Renfro 1734-1830, *P 28,53* Josie and Delilah Baird, typescript, Kentucky Historical Society files, photocopy from Ruth Smitt.)Moses Rentfro, Stephen Lee, James Talbot and James Callaway allotted to Mary Rentfro, widow of Joseph Rentfro, her share of his estate in 1776. In 1782 Mary Rentfro, widow of Joseph, waived her dower right in 200 acres on the Blackwater River that had been bequeathed by her husband to Moses Rentfro.**********Stella's notes: Named in the will is wife, Mary. Sons, James, Joseph, John, William, Joshua and Mark. Daughters, Mary (married to Jones), Hannah (deceased, married to Moses Rentfro), and Susannah.
Will of Joseph Renfro/Rentfro
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Will of Joseph Renfro/RentfroPosted 07 Jun 2011 by mamastella. From a genealogical report prepared by William G Scroggins, Taylor Mill, Ky, revised 7 Nov 1989. I have retained the information, but have formatted it to my own likes. Thanks to Mr. Scroggins.The total amount of land that Joseph Rentfro owned in Bedford County, Virginia, has not been determined but he left a number of tracts to his sons: (Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, pages 243-245, photocopy of published abstract from Philip C Ellsworth.)Pages 243-245: Joseph Rentfro, Esquire. Will. Dated: 14 Nov 1772.*******To Mary, my dearly beloved wife, "her or my bed and furniture," my riding horse and her saddle, likewise her third part according to law. Likewise a young negro woman (Note: not referred to by name) so long as she continues a widow.To my beloved son, James Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved daughter, Mary Jones, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved son, Joseph Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved son-in-law and daughter, Moses Rentfro living and Hannah deceased, five shillings current money of this colony. (Note: These names are as seen in the Will as it is written in Will Book 1.)To my beloved son, John Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved daughter, Susanna Rentfro, five shillings current money of this colony.To my beloved son, William Rentfro, a piece of land lying between the old survey and the pine tree, likewise an entry on each side. Also bequeathed a negro boy or girl (not referred to by name.)To my beloved son, Joshua Rentfro, the south side of this land on Black Water which I now live on, likewise crossing the South Fork of Black Water through the Wild Meadow to the old line, a straight course. Bequeathed negroes (not referred to by name.)To my beloved son, Mark Rentfro, the north side of this land on Black Water which I now dwell on. Likewise a survey. Bequeathed negroes (not referred to by name.)Also to my sons Joshua and Mark Rentfro, an entry south side of Black Water equally to be divided across according to their lines.I desire my goods and chattels may be sold at public sale and the value equally divided between my three youngest sons, William, Joshua and Mark Rentfro, saving the third part as before mentioned to my beloved wife, Mary.Witnesses: M. Dunn, James Hunt.Note: Written under the names of the signing witnesses: "Executor appointed with consent of all parties present, James Rentfro Jun & Joseph Rentfro my son John Rentfro and Willm all my sons."*******Proven: 25 March 1776 by oath of James Hunt at a court held for the said county. 22 April following further proved by the oath of Michael Dunn. James Rentfro, Jr, John Rentfro, William Rentfro granted administration with the will annexed.Security: John Talbot, Matthew Talbot and Charles Lynch, Gent.The will was signed by Joseph Rentfro. (*P 28,52*William Renfro 1734-1830, *P 28,53* Josie and Delilah Baird, typescript, Kentucky Historical Society files, photocopy from Ruth Smitt.)Moses Rentfro, Stephen Lee, James Talbot and James Callaway allotted to Mary Rentfro, widow of Joseph Rentfro, her share of his estate in 1776. In 1782 Mary Rentfro, widow of Joseph, waived her dower right in 200 acres on the Blackwater River that had been bequeathed by her husband to Moses Rentfro.**********Stella's notes: Named in the will is wife, Mary. Sons, James, Joseph, John, William, Joshua and Mark. Daughters, Mary (married to Jones), Hannah (deceased, married to Moses Rentfro), and Susannah.
Events
| Birth | 1700 | Jamestown, James City, Virginia, British America | |||
| Marriage | 1724 | Virginia, British America - Mary Randolph | |||
| Death | 25 Mar 1776 | Bedford, Virginia, British America |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Randolph (1707 - 1777) |
| Child | Mark Renfroe (1760 - 1811) |
| Father | John William Renfroe (1676 - 1748) |
| Mother | Susan Tomasin Simmons (1680 - 1729) |