William E. Flippo was the husband of Rachel Terrell Burruss, the daughter of Thomas Burruss and Nelly Bibb Burruss


Will of William E. Flippo
Caroline County, Virginia

In the name of God Amen, I William E. Flippo of Caroline (County), being of sound mind and disposing memory but in feeble health do make this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others;

Firstly, I desire that as soon after my decease as possible, all my just debts shall be paid.

Secondly; I give to my son John J. Flippo, a colt named Mealey, and a heifer called Alice and I give to my daughter Julia Ann H. a cow named Fussey and old (sic) bed.

Thirdly; I give to my beloved wife Rachel Terrell_______(illegible) ring her natural life all my land and its appurtenances and I also give her during her natural life all my personal property that may remain after the payment of my debts so much as is specified in the second clause of this Will

Fourthly; After the decease of my beloved wife I desire and direct that all my property both real and personal shall be sold and the _______(illegible) (remaining ?) proceeds of sale shall be distributed equally among my children and their lawful heirs.

Fifthly; Thereby appoint and constitute my relation Albert R. Flippo, and Joseph A. Flippo executors of this my last will and testament. The testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 10th day of Jan 1860 Signed Sealed and Acknowledged: Albert R. Flippo (seal) Joseph A. Flippo (seal) William E. Flippo (his mark)
Proved Feb 13, 1860 Caroline County Court. (Albert R. and Joseph A. Flippo were the nephews of William E. Flippo)


Will of Elizabeth Gunn Claiborne
Will Book 14, pages 249-250
Brunswick County, Virginia

I, Elizabeth Claiborne, of Brunswick County, Virginia, do hereby make my last will and testament and ordain in manner and form pecuniary, that is to say: In the first place, I give to my niece Elizabeth J. Gunn, the sum of fifty dollars. 2nd: I give unto my son Burwell B. Wilkes....... my Negro woman Hannah, but upon..........
however, that he the said Burwell B. Wilkes shall hold the said Hannah for the separate and exclusive use and benefit of my granddaughter, Ann Eliza C. Davis, her natural life and to be in the meantime in no wise subject to the debts or controls of her husband, Wm. E. Davis, and at her death, I give the said slave Hannah to the children of the said Ann Eliza C. Davis to be returned, deposed of in such a manner as may deem most conducive in service for their benefit, or otherwise to their interest. 3rd: The balance of my estate after the payment of my debts, I give unto my son Burwell B. Wilkes, bal in trust for the benefit of my daughter, Mary B. Drummond to be returned and held by him as her trustee, in the same manner, for the same purpose, and with like condition, that he holds the property now in her service. 4th: I wish to be definitely understood, that I have no claim against my son, Burwell B.Wilkes on account of the rents of the land on which he resides, as I never charged him rent (he on his part never having charged me board). 5th: I appoint Burwell B. Wilkes executor of this my last Will and Testament, and I direct that he be not required to give security for his executorship. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29th day of July 1844.
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of
B. Wilkinson, Lucy G. Claiborne, Benj. Hicks, P. E. Claiborne. Elizabeth X Claiborne (Seal)