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Harvey, J. H., fl. 1914 [J. H. Harvey's will]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.387 Author/Creator: Harvey, J. H., fl. 1914 Place Written: Farmville, Virginia Type: Typed document Date: 25 May 1914 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

The last will and testament of J. H. Harvey, Nannie Harvey's husband and Cordelia Williams' uncle. He bequeaths all of his property to Nannie, appointing her executrix of his will. He bequeaths some additional land to their daughter, Aleas M. Snead. There are two witnesses listed.

Harvey, James Henry, fl. 1914-1936
Snead, Aleas M., fl. 1914-1937
Harvey, Nannie J. (fl.1914-1969)

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