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Russellville Ala.
Sept. 17, 1991.
Marian Barker.
Route 2 Box 389.
Rusk, Texas 75785.
Dear Marian:
My mother , Indian Stanley, died December of 1987. My father received your letter. We have copied parts of my mother's book that we think may apply to you. It shows that a member of her family went to Rusk County Texas and a will was probabted there and the executor was John B. Isbell. This was in 1853. Perhaps the information will be of help to you. We have alot of information mother had but didn't know what else may apply.
If your ever in this area we would be glad for you to see a copy of any information we may have.
There is probably a connection to our families, and if you can find it we would be happy to share it with you. We are glad you wrote because this was a big part of my mothers life and we treasure it.
If we can provide anymore information , please advice.
Sincerely,
J. W. S.
WILL OF GEORGE BIRDWELL
dated 14 September 1781
Bedford County, Virginia
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I GEORGE BIRDWELL of Sullivan County, North Carolina but at present in Bedford County, Virginia of perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament.
Imprimis I give and bequeath to my son Robert and my two daughters Sarah and Anne which I had by my former wife twenty shillings each.
Item to my loving wife Mary my sorrel mare called Tim and to my son George the sorrel horse in his possession. To my daugher Elizabeth the black mare which I have with me and to my son Benjamin a four year old sorrel mare which was called Betty to them and their heirs forever. All of the rest residue and remainder of my estate, Real and personal I give and bequeath to my said wife Mary and the children which she bore to me Viz, George, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Joseph, Moses, John, William, James, Joshua, Mary, and Jane to them and their heirs forever to be equally divided among them when my daughter Jane shall arrive at the age of fifteen and my will is that my wife Mary and son George may execute this my last will and Testament dated this 14th day of September One Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty One.
Signed sealed and published in the presence of :
George Birdwell (L.S.)
C. Clay
Reuben Slaughter
John Slaughter
At court helt for Bedford County the 26th day of November 1781. This last will and testament of George Birdwell deceased was proved by the oath of Charles Clay, Reuben Slaughter, and John Slaughter. Witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of George Birdwell one of the executors named who made oath thereto Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate in due form giving Security whereupon he together with Robert Birdwell and John Cottrell his Securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of fifty thousand pounds for the said executors due and faithful administration of the said decedents estate and performance of his will. Liberty being reserved to the other Exor. named in said will to join in the probate thereof when she shall think fit.
Teste J. Steptoe Cl.
Will book 1, pg 408.
Will of George Birdwell.
Grandfather of Elizabeth Birdwell and married James Isbell in Madision
Co 1813. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Mary (Allen) Birdwell.
John was born in Va. in 1770.
Children of John and Mary (Allen) Birdwell, probate order.
Although the above information was taken from marriage records and the
Birdwell family Bible.
I (Marian Brown) have remarried and moved.
Marian Brown
Joseph Birdwell, brother of John, married a Russel, who's family were
at Russels Valley Alabama, later known as Russellville Alabama.
My new address is as follows:
P.O. Box 572,
Trenton, Texas 75490.
