Individual Details
William Morrison
( - 1761)
Morrison's Will probated 12 Mar 1761 in Albemarle Co VA. Proved by oaths of Moses Higginbotham, James Higginbotham & William bourks, witnesses. Certificate granted Executors, Rachel Morrison, Moses Higginbotham & James Higginbotham.
14 Mar 1760. William Mossison of County of Albemarle. Debts to be paid, etc. Wife Rachel, the plantation I now live on and all appurtenancies belonging as far as the Main Channel of the River during her life or widowhood. At her he death, the same to son Ezra Morrison. To son Joseph Morrison, land on North side of the riber with an Entry on the stoney level and one on the Spring hill, the fromer, 200 acres, the latter, 290 acres. To Beloved Daughter Eve Miorrison, a tract of 200 acres on branches of Ruttedges Creek, to enjoy at age or marriage. To beloved daughter Tirzal a tract of 208 acres on Branches of Mill Creek to enjoy at age or marriage. Wife Riachel to have all Negroes and movables to dispose of at her discretion. If any of the children die, their portion to be divided equally among the rest. Rachel Morrison, wife, Moses Higginbotham, James Higginbotham to be Exectors.
signed: William Morrison
Wit: Moses Higginbotham, James Higginbotham, William Bourks
Events
| Marriage | 27 Nov 1749 | Albemarle, County, Virginia - RACHEL Higginbotham |  | ||
| Death | 1761 | |
Families
| Spouse | RACHEL Higginbotham ( - 1809) |
| Child | Joseph Higginbotham Morrison ( - 1802) |
| Child | Ezra Morrison (1756 - 1844) |
| Child | Tirzah Morrison ( - ) |
| Child | Eve Morrison ( - ) |
Endnotes
1. Earl & Nena Higginbotham, Higginbotham Descendants of Moses and Frances Kyle Higginbotham (LDS Microfilm #1697905), p.17.
2. William Montgomery Sweeney, William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine. Series of Articles on the Higginbotham Family of Virginia; Jan 1918, Apr 1918, July 1918, Oct 1918, Apr 1919, Article on Colonel James Higginbotham, Surveyor of Amherst Co VA, Jan 1931, by Mrs. Sweeney., Vol. 27, Issue 2, p.128.