William Colonna

Abt 1740 - 1800  (60 years)

• Name	William Colonna  [1]
  Birth	Abt 1740	Accomack Co, Virginia   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Will - Fathers	12 Apr 1775	Accomack Co, Virginia   [3, 4]
  	In his will Benjamin Colony gave to son Major Colony land where I now live and 12 pounds cash which he borrowed from me. To son John eight pounds cash or the choice of my horses. To son William Colony one hand mill and half a dozen of mettle spoons. To daughter Susanna Colony one bed and furniture her choice, one rug, two blankets, two sheets, one counterpin, one bed quilt, two pillars and pillar cases and bolster and beadstead her choice, one large iron kettle, one hackle and tow petwer dishes, one bason, half a dozen mettle spoons and half a doze pewter plates and two dozen stone plates and all the rest of the earther ware and glasses that she claims as her own and one walnut desk, two blue chests, half a dozen black chairs and one linning wheel, one black walnut box and the new box iron and heaters. I give Susana one cow that is called her's and all the increased of that cow and one loom and the utencils that belong to it, stays and geers. To grandson Joshua Darby one feather bed, bedstead, mat and cord, one rug, two blankets, & one pair of sheets and bolstar. I give the remaining part of my estate not given to my 4 children Major, William, John & Susana Colony to be equally among them. I appoint sons Major & William Exrs. Witt: Abel West, Upshur Colony, Ann Coloney, Laban Chandler. Signed Benjamin (his X mark) Colony.
  Rev War paid sup tax	1783	Accomack Co, Virginia   [1]
  	William Colonna was credited with Patriotic Service for paying a supply tax.
  Will	12 Jan 1790	Accomack Co, Virginia   [5]
  	To wife Comfort Colonna the use & benefit of all my land & at her death or marriage to my son William Colonna. To wife use & benefit of Negroes & personal estate during her life & widowhood, except that before given to my son. To my other daughters portions equal to what I have given to my daughter Esther Rodgers which will be found in my book on page 29. John Smith of Matchapungo & son William Colonna Extrs. Codicil: 30 Mar 1799 - To 3 daughters which are now single, Margaret Hall Colonna, Catern Colonna & Mary Colonna the west side of land as long as they are single. Witt: Eli Hornsby, Littleton Chandler & Abram Shreaves.
  Will - Brothers	25 Feb 1792	Accomack Co, Virginia   [6]
  	In his will Major Coloney gave to son Benjamin Colonna land whereon I now live containing 50 acres & the land leased of Edward Ker dec'd during the term of lease. To brother William Colonna land lying on the main road to Occohannock containing 41½ acres. To wife Peggy all my property & at the expiration of 10 years to my wife & children. Son Benjamin Colonna Extr. Witt: Shadrack Taylor, John Folio & Levin Biggerby. Probabte - 28 Jan 1811 - Proved by Shadrack Taylor who swore that he saw John Folio & Levin Biggerby sign the will in the presence of the testator. Watson Colonna (Benjamin Colonna the Extr. named relinquishing) became the Admr. with Benjamin Colonna & Jephtha Doughty securities.
  Death	8 Jun 1800	Accomack Co, Virginia   [5, 7]
  Probate	28 Jul 1800	Accomack Co, Virginia   [5, 7]
  	It was on this date that his will was probated. Samuel Trader & Elijah Hancock securities.
  Reference Identifer	DAR Patriot #A210791 (Patriotic Service, Paid Supply Tax, 1783)
  Record ID	6972
  Person ID	I6972	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	19 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	Benjamin Colonna,   b. 16 Jun 1701, Accomack Co, Virginia d. 2 Apr 1776, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Mary Ester Wale, (Whales),   b. 20 Aug 1709, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 12 Apr 1775, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 65 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1730  [2]
  	Benjamin Colonna married Esther Whales of Wm., which is assumed to be Mary Ester Wale of Wm.
  Family ID	F21178	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Comfort Hall,   b. Abt 1743, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 28 Sep 1818, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 75 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1760  [8]
  Children	+ 1. Hester 'Esther' Colonna,   b. Abt 1762, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 28 Aug 1837, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 75 years) + 2. William Colonna,   b. 1769, Accomack Co, Virginia d. 11 Mar 1830, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age 61 years)   3. Margaret Hall Colonna,   b. Abt 1770, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   4. Catherine 'Catern' Colonna,   b. Abt 1775, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   5. Mary 'Ann Maria' Colonna,   b. Abt 1780, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F2541	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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