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Found in Goochland Deed Book 5.
p.424 LW&T Richard Henderson of Southam. Son Samuel Henderson 1sh when he's reaches 21. Son James 1sh. Son Nathan 1sh. Same to daus Mary Henderson, Henrietta Henderson. To my brother Edward Henderson 200 acres laid out of the tract whereon I now live. Well beloved Wife Henrietta all other land, etc. She is sole Executrix. 10 Feb 1745. Signed: Richard Henderson Witness: John X Cook, Tyree Harris, Nathaniel Henderson. Proved by Nathaniel Henderson 21 Jun 1748.

LW&T of RICHARD HENDERSON
(Goochland Co. (VA) Deed Book 5 1745-1749 pp 424-425)
In the name of God Amen. I Richard Henderson of Southam Parish in Goochland County being in perfect mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God for the same but considering the frailty of this life, and the certainty of death, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following,
First and principally I bequeath my Soul to Almighty God trusting through the merits of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to receive full pardon and remission for all my Sins, as for my body that to be buried at the discretion of my Executor hereafter mentioned.
Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my Son Samuel Henderson one Shilling Sterling money to be paid him when he shall attain to age of Twenty one years.
Item, I give and bequeath to my Son James Henderson one Shilling Sterling money to be paid him as aforesaid.
Item, I give and bequeath to my Son Nathan Henderson one Shilling Sterling money to be paid him as aforesaid.
Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Henderson one Shilling Sterling money to be paid her as aforesaid.
Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Henrietta Henderson one Shilling Sterling money to be paid her as aforesaid.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Brother Edward Henderson and his heirs forever Two Hundred acres of land to be laid off out of the Tract of Land whereon I now live Beginning at a Hickory by the path between the plantation of the said Edward and my plantation and then to the outside lines for compliment.
Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Wife Henrietta Henderson all my other Land and Estate whatsoever to her, her heirs, executors or Administrators for ever.
And lastly I do Nominate Constitute and Confirm my well beloved Wife Henrietta Henderson to be whole and sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Tenth day of February in the Year of Our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and forty five.
Richard Henderson (seal)
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us, John (X) Cook, Tyree Harris, Nathaniel Henderson

Birth	23 Jun 1696	Hanover County, Virginia
Death	Aft Jun 1748

Father	Richard Henderson (1679 - )
Mother	Mary ?Washer ( - )
Sibling	Samuel Henderson (1700 - )