William Anderson as born 22 Dec 1751 in Amelia County, Virginia and died 1799 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He as the son of John Anderson and Mary Ann Bell 1729-1810. John was born 1725 in Surry County, Virginia and died 1815 in Blacks Whites, Nottoway County, Virginia.
Will of William Anderson Prince Edward County, VA
Written 21 Aug 1798 Probate 18 Feb 1799
Will Book Vol 3 1795-1807
... to Nathaniel Venable son of Abraham Venable one slave called Daphney to him and his heirs forever.
... to my brother David Anderson one negro man named James and all my wearing apparel ...
Executors: friends Jeffery Robertson and John Gannaway
Witnesses: Jeffery Robertson, Nicholas Robertson, Wm Allen, David Maddox
Note: While researching documents for my own family, I often
transcribe those in pages just before and just after if they named
enslaved. This is how I came to this court document. I may or may not be related to William Anderson.
