John Westcott
- Born: Abt 1716, Northampton Co., VA
- Marriage (1): (Leah or Sophia?) Abdell
- Died: 24 Nov 1782-13 Jun 1786, Northampton Co., VA
John Wescot wrote his will on Nov 24 1782 and it was proven in Northampton Co. on Jun 13 1786:
- To eldest son Littleton Wescot, for life 200a plantation where I live and then to my grandson William Wescot.
- To son Littleton, negroes Joe, Hannah, Esther, Jenny, Rose and George
- To my next son Joshua, the 175a plantation where he lives and negroes Sarah, Sinah, Sall, Rhody, Dilly, Adah, and and Bridget
- My 100a on Hog Island to be divided by sons Littleton and Joshua
To my grandchildren (children of Littleton Wescot) John, Thomas, Peggy, Molly and Ann Wescot respectively, negro wench Hannah, negro wench Rose, negro girl Esther, negro wench Jenny, and boy George.
- To grandson William, son of Littleton, negro fellow Joe and negro girl who is daughter of Jenny
- Sons Littleton and Joshua to be executors
Witnesses: John Tompkins, John Wilson, Esau Jacob (NoVAW-27:339)
John married (Leah or Sophia?) Abdell, daughter of Thomas Abdell and Martha Eyre. ((Leah or Sophia?) Abdell was born about 1712 in Northampton Co., VA.)
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