Will of John Bush. (Will-Book 2, page 94, Records of Orange County,Vir ginia, Court.)
In the name of God, amen! I, John Bush, of St. Thomas Parish, in thec ounty of Orange, being weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory,an d knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do makeand or dain this my last will and testament in manner and formfollowing:
Imprimis. I do order that all my just debts be paid and satisfied.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Bridget Bush, one beda nd furniture.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Philip Bush, five shillingssterl ing.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Martha Bruce, also fiveshi llings sterling.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Elizabeth Sanders, alsofiv e shillings sterling.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son. John Bush, five shillingssterling .
Item. I give and bequeath unto my sons. Thomas Bush and Daniel Bush,al l the Remainder of my Estate, to be equally divided between them,to th em and their heirs forever;
and Lastly, I do constitute and appoint Philip Bush and Bridget Bushto b e my whole and sole Exrs of this my last will and testament. Inwitness w hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day ofSeptember, 1 745.
