Frances GIBSON

  Noted events in her life were:

• Will: Gilbert Gibson's will, 1756, Louisa County, VA. this will mentions Frances but then a later one does not(possibly deceased?) - not clear if she's his child.

GILBERT GIBSON WILLS (2)
WILL dated 17 December 1756
Louisa County, Virginia Deed Books A-B 1742-1759 p. 140-142
later Voided
Gilbert Gibson, Sr. of perfect mind and memory, for Love and Affection give, grant and confirm until Gedion Gibson and Jordan Gibson, when of age, Tabitha Gibson and Mary Gibson and the child which shall please God be hereafter born; if a girl, the same quantity of land and utensils as the other Girls at the day of marriage; if a boy, the same as the other boys, when of age; John Lemay and Samuel Lemay, when of age; Sarah Lemay at the day of Marriage; George Gibson and Susanna, his wife, during life; Benjamin Brannum and Frances, his wife, during their lives and after their decesase to heirs above mentioned; all and singular my Goods and Chattels and personal estate whatsoever.
I give to Gedion Gibson 200 acres; part of the tract where I now live an dfirst choice of one Negro fellow named Peter; 1 horse, 1 mair, one bed and furniture, 2 cows, 2 hed sheep, 1 iron pott, 1 dish, 2 puter bsons, 2 plates, haf-a-dozen spoons, 1 gun, 1 table, 1 chest;
To Jordan Gibson 200 acres; part of afsd. tract and second choice, one negro named Jack, 1 horse, 1 puter bason, 2 plates, half doz spoons, 1 gun, 1 table, 1 chest, pair of cart wheals to be delivered when of age.
To Tabitha Gibson 100 acres of afsd. tract of land, 1 mare, 2 cows, 1 bed and furniture, 2 head sheep, 1 iron pott, 1 puter dish, 2 plates, 2 bsons, half doz. spoons, 1 table and chest;
To Mary Gibson 100 acres of afsd. tract, 1 mare, 2 cows, 1 bed and furniture, 2 head sheep, 1 iron pott, 1 puter dish, 2 plates, 2 basons, half doz spoons, 1 table and chest;
To John Lemay 200 acres on Ballinger Creek in Albemarle Co., 1 negro wench, Kate, 1 horse, 1 mare, 1 bed and furniture, 2 cows, 2 head sheep, 1 iron pott, 1 dish, 2 pewter basons, 2 plates,half doz. spoons, 1 gun, 1 table, 1 chest, when of age;
To Samuel Lemay 1 cow with first calf to be delivered when of age;
To Sarah Lemay 1 cow with first calf to be delivere on day of Marriage;
I lend to George Gibson the plantation he now lives on during his and his wife's life, but not to rent it nor any parts thereof, but to pay the sum of 5 shillings per year;
I lend to Benjamin Brannum and Frances, his wife, the plantation on which he now lives during his and his wife's life, but not to rent it nor any part, but to pay the sum of 5 shillings per year;
I give all my goods, chattels, personal household stuff, implements, lands and negroes and all other premises to sd. Gedion Gibson, Jordan Gibson, Tabitha Gibson, Mary Gibson and the child which shall be born.
Gilbert (X) Gibson
wit: Wm. Sharp Smith, Edward Lain, Lightfoot (L) Smith.
Memorandum: 18 Dec. 1756. I Gilbert Gibson, do appoint my wife, Sarah Gibson, to be my sole executrix.
Memorandum: If it do please God I shall die in my Jurney from house to South Carolina or elsewhere, I shall appoint my wife my sole Executrix; if I return home, to be void till otherwise determined before the three witnesses.
22 February 1757 acknowledged by Gilbert Gibson.

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• Will, 1760, Louisa County, VA. GILBERT GIBSON
Written June 7, 1760----Probated Oct. 15, 1764.
Wife Sarah whole estate as long as she lives and the maintenance of the children till such time as they come of age and then everyone have their proportional part of the Estate that is left and mentioned here below.

To John Lemay 200 acres on Ballanger's Creek in Albemarle County, 1 feather bed with everything belonging to it, 1 iron pot, 1 pewter dish, 3 plates, 1 cow and calf, 1 sow and pigs

To son Gideon Gibson the upper part in land upon Permonkey River and personal property. To son Jordan Gibson the lower part upon Permonkey River and personal property. To son William Gibson land upon Southanna River and personal property. To son Gilbert Gibson 1 shilling. To son David Gibson 1 shilling. To daughter Tabitha Gibson personal property. To daughter Mary Gibson personal property. To daughter Jane Gibson personal property. Everything left divided among my 7 children. Lend to son George land he lives on provided he pay 10 shillings per year. Lend to daughter Frances Gibson land to live upon during her life if she pays 10 shillings per year.

Louise County Virginia Will Book

ABTRACT?

WILL dated 7 June 1760
Red. 15 October 1764
Louisa County Courthouse Will Book 1, page 178
Will of Gilbert Gibson, Planter. Sons: Gideon, Jordan, William, David, Daus: Tabitha, Mary Jane. Wife: Sarah.
John Lemay to get 200 acres lying on Ballengers Creek in Albemarle Co.
To son Gideon Gibson upper part of land upon Pamunkey River.
To son Jordan Gibson lower part upon Pamunkey River.
To son William Gibson land on South Anna River.
To son George land he lives on now and must pay 10 shillings per year.
Lend dau. Frances Brannum land she lives on, must pay 10 shillings per year.
At wife's death to be equally divided among my seven children.
Extx. wife Sarah.
Signed Gilbert Gibson (his mark).
Wit: John Baley, Feabea Bunch.
Dated 7 June 1760. Red 15 October 1764.

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• Court, 1770, Louisa County, VA. Benjamin and Frances Branham complts. vs Jordon Gibson
In Chancery. It is decreed the Complaintants has a right of fee simple in a parcel of land bounded by Peters Creek and Little Creek, the whole land being between said Creeks but leave is given to the infants of Gilbert Gibson deceased when they come of legal age to claim their right.

Louisa County Virginia Order Bk 1766-1772, P 412----Sept. 12, 1770

• Court, 1790, Louisa County, VA. Sarah Gibson, widow and relict of Gilbert Gibson deceased, Gidion, Jardone, William Gibson sons and Devisees of said Gilbert Gibson deceased.
vs George Gibson and Benjamin Branham and Frances his wife and Robert Michie defendants.

Louisa County Virginia Order Bk----Sept. 13, 1790

• See also. http://www.gencircles.com/users/ndwht/2/data/1922

Frances married Benjamin BRANHAM Sr., son of John BRANHAM and Rachel WEBB, before 1745. (Benjamin BRANHAM Sr. was born on 1 Dec 1728 in Richmond County, VA and died about 1795 in Louisa County, VA.)