Will of Gilbert Elam Jr. ( Henrico Va 1697-1704, pg 42, copy of mutilated, dated 18 Sep 1697) mentions children and wife Mary. Son Robert and all daughters to live with father-in-law Edward Hatcher until age 17 or married; son Gilbert to live with his godfather William Hatcher until age 17. Mary Hatcher Elam petitioned the court for an order to probate the will on 15 Oct 1697; it was proved 5 Dec 1697. From USGenWeb Archives Will of Gilbert Elam Henrico County, Virginia dtd 18 Sept. 1697 First portion of will missing: To son Gilbert Elam part of plantation whereon I live, land marked and laid out by Robert hancock and William Clark. To son William Elam land on North side of Falling Creek except 50 acres to son Robert Elam and 50 acres more to son Gilbert Elam. To daughter Mary Elam largest gold ring and silver bodkin. To daughter Ann elam other gold rind and silver bodkin. To daughter Martha Elam, items. To daughter Sarah Elam, items. To daughter Elizabeth Elam, items. To daughter Obedience, 1 new pewter dish and 1 sow. To son Robert Elam my large Bible when of lawful age. To son Gilbert Elam silver spoon marked with his name. To sons Gilbert and Robert to be of age at 17. To son William Elam a musket at my house. To son Robert Elam to live with my father-in law Edward Hatcher. Gilbert Elam to tarry with his God Father William Hatcher until he is 17. Wife Mary Elam to be executix. Witnesses: Edward Ward, Gilbert Elam, William Hatcher, Charles Roberts Will probated 5 December 1697
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