Compiled by Sara E. Lewis
From an index to the Virginia Gazette, produced in 1950 by Lester J. Cappon and Stella F. Duff of the Institute of Early American History and Culture (Omohundro Institute) with additional Gloucester material not captured by the indexers. Kingston Parish (Mathews) was part of Gloucester County when the Virginia Gazette was published in Williamsburg. Occasional posts about world and local events that captured the bloggers fancy are included to put local listings in context. Please review primary source material before citing.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

November 20, 1766 - Willis


To be SOLD at Gloucester court, on Thursday the 4th of December,
TEN LIKELY BLOODED NAGS, among which are three mares with foal by Janus, two by Partner, and the most of them got by Janus; also 5 year old mules. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and security if required, with interest from the date. It is also required of all persons who have any demands against the estate of Col. John Willis of Brunswick, deceased, to make them known to John or Francis Willis, of the said county, who will satisfy them as soon as possible; and all persons indebted to the said estate are desired to come and pay off their accounts, or give their bonds on interest, or they may depend their accounts will be put into an Attorney’s hand. MILDRED WILLIS, Executrix.