WV Vital Statistics
line #22 Cause Apoplisy
Mercer Co Death Records:
Anderson Pack d 4 Mar 1858 age 54 wife is Rebecca. Death reported by James Roles son in law. Son of Samuel 1755-1833 Pack & Mary Farley.
Wife: Rebecca Snidow Peters
Married: Pack, Anderson + Spouse: Peters, Rebecca Snidow
Marriage date: 2 May 1829 Monroe Co., (W)Virginia
Known Children:
1. Mary Jane Pack # 17738856
Married James Roles # 117859424
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County WV
2. Virginia Pack # 72904154
b: 17 NOV 1831 in Monroe County,(W)VA
d. Dec. 28, 1893
Married: 6 OCT 1853
John Garfield Manser # 72904205
b: 21 MAY 1822 in Monterey, Berkshire County, MA
3. Elizabeth Jane Pack
b: 1837 in Monroe County,(W)VA
4. Conrad Bartley Pack
b: 1 FEB 1838 in Monroe County,WV
5. Clara Burke Pack
b: 16 MAY 1840 in Monroe County,WV
6. Samuel Dickerson Pack
b: 1842 in Monroe County,WV
7. John Anderson Pack
b: 8 APR 1845 in Monroe County,WV
8. Allen Caperton Pack # 84239224
b: 5 AUG 1847 in Monroe County, WV
d: Jan. 17, 1918 Cowley County, Kansas
Married: ALLIE Smith 1857-1950
Burial: Burden Cemetery
Burden,Cowley County, Kansas
9. Lommi Lewis Pack
b: 21 DEC 1849 in Monroe County,WV
10. Charles Henry Pack
b: 25 SEP 1852 in Monroe County,WV
11. Rebecca Catherine Pack
b: 7 NOV 1854 in Monroe County,WV
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WILL OF Anderson Pack, dated 18 Feb 1858
In the name of God amen, I Anderson Pack of the County of Mercer and State of Virginia do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and declaring void all other wills made by me heretofore.
1st I desire to be buried with as little expense as decency will permit and that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
2nd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Rebecca Pack, in trust, the following property to wit. My home plantation where I now live--with all its appurtenances--together with all the horses, oxen, milk cows, hogs, sheep to found on the farm. Also my blacksmith tools, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture of every description. Also my lands lying in the County of Monroe, including several tracts upon which James Roles now resides with this reserve from that the said James Roles is to live on the land under his present contract until my son, Charles H. Pack, shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years. I also give in trust to my wife, Rebecca S. Pack, my land known as the Cook farm (where my servant Tom now lives), with all its appurtenances.
3rd I also devise and bequeath to my wife in trust all my negroes not specifically named in my will.
4th I also desire that my negro, Tom, may be emancipated and that my executors (to be named hereafter) furnish him with money sufficient to take him to a free state or if Tom may prefer to remain in the family I desire that he may have the Guest Place and that Tom and his wife live there together (under the control of my wife) during his natural life.
5th I also give my two black women, Amy and Elizabeth, freedom if they desire it. If they prefer remaining in the family that they be at liberty to select their homes from amongst my children.
6th I devise and bequeath to Mary Jane Roles, wife of James Roles, a negro woman named Mary and her increase, after the death of the said Mary Jane Roles, that the said negro woman with her increase be equally divided between her heirs.
7th I give to my daughter Virginia Manser, in addition to what she has already received, a negro man named Landy and after the decease of my said daughter Virginia, the said negro to descend to her two daughters, Araminta J and Laura R Manser.
8th I give and bequeath to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Jane Saunders and her children, my tract of land and mill property lying in the County of Raleigh known as the James Cadle land, it being the same land that was sold under a trust deed and purchased by John R Dunlap and myself. I desire that the said land nor no part thereof shall be liable for the debts of Robert M Saunders nor under his control.
9th I bequeath to my daughter Clara D Pack one negro girl named Emiline, one negro girl named Martha (a daughter of Tom's) and a negro man named Meshack. I also give to my said daughter Clara D my Alderson tract of land situated in the Pipestem District containing 550 acres more or less and I also desire that my wife in the event of her marriage furnish the house with furniture, bedding, so as to make her equal to my other daughter.
10th I will and bequeath to my six sons, viz, Conrad D Pack, Samuel D Pack, John A Pack, Allen C Pack, Loammi L Pack and Charles H Pack, all my lands lying in Monroe County including several tracts where James Roles now lives, also my two tracts lying on New River in Mercer County, including my home farm and the Cook farm, known as the Gatliff land. I also give to my said sons all my negroes not specifically named in my Will to be divided in such manner that my negro families may not be separated more than can be avoided. To make my sons equal--in the same--but it is to be understood that my sons are not to have the control of the above named property during my wife's natural life, unless she should marry.
11th I also direct that all my lands not named nor specially devised in this Will shall be sold whenever my wife, James Roles and John G Manser, shall think it expedient to do so. I wish my debts of every description excluding the sales of my lands to be collected and after paying my just debts and a few specially Legacies to be named hereafter, I wish to be disposed of as follows, viz, one fourth to Mary Jane Roles, one fourth to Virginia Manser, and one fourth to my daughter Clara B, and the other one fourth to give to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter, Elizabeth L Saunders, and her children, and I further desire that the said Roles and Dunlap will expend the said money in the education of the children aforesaid or for the support of my daughter, as they may think best.
12th I give and bequeath to Mary B Peters during her natural life one negro girl named Elizabeth after the death of the said Mary B Peters I desire that the said negro with her increase (if any) may descend to my son Loammi L.
13th Bequeath Robert Scott of Raleigh County, VA three hundred dollars in cash to be paid when it may suit the convenience of my executors.
14th I give to William A Shannon of the State of Indiana a claim on Henry White of said State for two hundred provided that the said claim can be collected, if it cannot be collected then I desire that my executors may pay the said Shannon the said sum of two hundred dollars, so soon as it may suit their convenience.
15th It is my desire that my son Conrad B Pack should marry Miss Lee Saunders (sister of Robert M Saunders) that he in that event, I give him a young bay horse, saddle and bridle, which is all I give him or intend for him to have from my estate. I desire that in the event that my wife cannot control my sons that my executors have the power to rent out my lands and hire out my negroes until my youngest son is twenty one years old and that the proceeds go to the support of my wife and the education of my children. And I do hereby nominate and appoint John R Dunlap and James Roles to be executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I the said Testator, Anderson Pack, have and seal this 18th day of February 1858.
Signed, sealed published and declared by the Testator, Anderson Pack, as for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and as his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Anderson Pack (Seal)
G.L. Jordan
L.L. Jordan
John Lane
Joel (X his mark) Farley
Virginia at Mercer Circuit Court, this 13th day of April 1858. The last will and testament of Anderson Pack, deceased, was proved by the oath of Gordon L Jordan, Joseph L Jordan and Joel Farley, three of the subscribing witnesses then and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John R Dunlap and James Roles, the executors therein named, who made oath thereto and together with Madison Karnes, Henry Karnes, Harison Robinson, Archibald Pack, George W Pearis, James M Bailey and Elliott Vawter, their security is entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $10,000 condition as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat of the said Will in due of a copy.
Teste I.H. Alvis, CP
At Monroe County Court, April Term 1858. A certified copy of the last will and testament of Anderson Pack deceased which was proven and ordered to record in the Circuit Court of the County of Mercer, was presented in this Court and ordered to be recorded.
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NOTE: FOUND MARRIAGE RECORD FOR DAUGHTER:
Robert W Saunders
Elizabeth J Pack 1854 Mercer Co WV
line #22 Cause Apoplisy
Mercer Co Death Records:
Anderson Pack d 4 Mar 1858 age 54 wife is Rebecca. Death reported by James Roles son in law. Son of Samuel 1755-1833 Pack & Mary Farley.
Wife: Rebecca Snidow Peters
Married: Pack, Anderson + Spouse: Peters, Rebecca Snidow
Marriage date: 2 May 1829 Monroe Co., (W)Virginia
Known Children:
1. Mary Jane Pack # 17738856
Married James Roles # 117859424
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County WV
2. Virginia Pack # 72904154
b: 17 NOV 1831 in Monroe County,(W)VA
d. Dec. 28, 1893
Married: 6 OCT 1853
John Garfield Manser # 72904205
b: 21 MAY 1822 in Monterey, Berkshire County, MA
3. Elizabeth Jane Pack
b: 1837 in Monroe County,(W)VA
4. Conrad Bartley Pack
b: 1 FEB 1838 in Monroe County,WV
5. Clara Burke Pack
b: 16 MAY 1840 in Monroe County,WV
6. Samuel Dickerson Pack
b: 1842 in Monroe County,WV
7. John Anderson Pack
b: 8 APR 1845 in Monroe County,WV
8. Allen Caperton Pack # 84239224
b: 5 AUG 1847 in Monroe County, WV
d: Jan. 17, 1918 Cowley County, Kansas
Married: ALLIE Smith 1857-1950
Burial: Burden Cemetery
Burden,Cowley County, Kansas
9. Lommi Lewis Pack
b: 21 DEC 1849 in Monroe County,WV
10. Charles Henry Pack
b: 25 SEP 1852 in Monroe County,WV
11. Rebecca Catherine Pack
b: 7 NOV 1854 in Monroe County,WV
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WILL OF Anderson Pack, dated 18 Feb 1858
In the name of God amen, I Anderson Pack of the County of Mercer and State of Virginia do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and declaring void all other wills made by me heretofore.
1st I desire to be buried with as little expense as decency will permit and that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
2nd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Rebecca Pack, in trust, the following property to wit. My home plantation where I now live--with all its appurtenances--together with all the horses, oxen, milk cows, hogs, sheep to found on the farm. Also my blacksmith tools, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture of every description. Also my lands lying in the County of Monroe, including several tracts upon which James Roles now resides with this reserve from that the said James Roles is to live on the land under his present contract until my son, Charles H. Pack, shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years. I also give in trust to my wife, Rebecca S. Pack, my land known as the Cook farm (where my servant Tom now lives), with all its appurtenances.
3rd I also devise and bequeath to my wife in trust all my negroes not specifically named in my will.
4th I also desire that my negro, Tom, may be emancipated and that my executors (to be named hereafter) furnish him with money sufficient to take him to a free state or if Tom may prefer to remain in the family I desire that he may have the Guest Place and that Tom and his wife live there together (under the control of my wife) during his natural life.
5th I also give my two black women, Amy and Elizabeth, freedom if they desire it. If they prefer remaining in the family that they be at liberty to select their homes from amongst my children.
6th I devise and bequeath to Mary Jane Roles, wife of James Roles, a negro woman named Mary and her increase, after the death of the said Mary Jane Roles, that the said negro woman with her increase be equally divided between her heirs.
7th I give to my daughter Virginia Manser, in addition to what she has already received, a negro man named Landy and after the decease of my said daughter Virginia, the said negro to descend to her two daughters, Araminta J and Laura R Manser.
8th I give and bequeath to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Jane Saunders and her children, my tract of land and mill property lying in the County of Raleigh known as the James Cadle land, it being the same land that was sold under a trust deed and purchased by John R Dunlap and myself. I desire that the said land nor no part thereof shall be liable for the debts of Robert M Saunders nor under his control.
9th I bequeath to my daughter Clara D Pack one negro girl named Emiline, one negro girl named Martha (a daughter of Tom's) and a negro man named Meshack. I also give to my said daughter Clara D my Alderson tract of land situated in the Pipestem District containing 550 acres more or less and I also desire that my wife in the event of her marriage furnish the house with furniture, bedding, so as to make her equal to my other daughter.
10th I will and bequeath to my six sons, viz, Conrad D Pack, Samuel D Pack, John A Pack, Allen C Pack, Loammi L Pack and Charles H Pack, all my lands lying in Monroe County including several tracts where James Roles now lives, also my two tracts lying on New River in Mercer County, including my home farm and the Cook farm, known as the Gatliff land. I also give to my said sons all my negroes not specifically named in my Will to be divided in such manner that my negro families may not be separated more than can be avoided. To make my sons equal--in the same--but it is to be understood that my sons are not to have the control of the above named property during my wife's natural life, unless she should marry.
11th I also direct that all my lands not named nor specially devised in this Will shall be sold whenever my wife, James Roles and John G Manser, shall think it expedient to do so. I wish my debts of every description excluding the sales of my lands to be collected and after paying my just debts and a few specially Legacies to be named hereafter, I wish to be disposed of as follows, viz, one fourth to Mary Jane Roles, one fourth to Virginia Manser, and one fourth to my daughter Clara B, and the other one fourth to give to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter, Elizabeth L Saunders, and her children, and I further desire that the said Roles and Dunlap will expend the said money in the education of the children aforesaid or for the support of my daughter, as they may think best.
12th I give and bequeath to Mary B Peters during her natural life one negro girl named Elizabeth after the death of the said Mary B Peters I desire that the said negro with her increase (if any) may descend to my son Loammi L.
13th Bequeath Robert Scott of Raleigh County, VA three hundred dollars in cash to be paid when it may suit the convenience of my executors.
14th I give to William A Shannon of the State of Indiana a claim on Henry White of said State for two hundred provided that the said claim can be collected, if it cannot be collected then I desire that my executors may pay the said Shannon the said sum of two hundred dollars, so soon as it may suit their convenience.
15th It is my desire that my son Conrad B Pack should marry Miss Lee Saunders (sister of Robert M Saunders) that he in that event, I give him a young bay horse, saddle and bridle, which is all I give him or intend for him to have from my estate. I desire that in the event that my wife cannot control my sons that my executors have the power to rent out my lands and hire out my negroes until my youngest son is twenty one years old and that the proceeds go to the support of my wife and the education of my children. And I do hereby nominate and appoint John R Dunlap and James Roles to be executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I the said Testator, Anderson Pack, have and seal this 18th day of February 1858.
Signed, sealed published and declared by the Testator, Anderson Pack, as for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and as his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Anderson Pack (Seal)
G.L. Jordan
L.L. Jordan
John Lane
Joel (X his mark) Farley
Virginia at Mercer Circuit Court, this 13th day of April 1858. The last will and testament of Anderson Pack, deceased, was proved by the oath of Gordon L Jordan, Joseph L Jordan and Joel Farley, three of the subscribing witnesses then and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John R Dunlap and James Roles, the executors therein named, who made oath thereto and together with Madison Karnes, Henry Karnes, Harison Robinson, Archibald Pack, George W Pearis, James M Bailey and Elliott Vawter, their security is entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $10,000 condition as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat of the said Will in due of a copy.
Teste I.H. Alvis, CP
At Monroe County Court, April Term 1858. A certified copy of the last will and testament of Anderson Pack deceased which was proven and ordered to record in the Circuit Court of the County of Mercer, was presented in this Court and ordered to be recorded.
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NOTE: FOUND MARRIAGE RECORD FOR DAUGHTER:
Robert W Saunders
Elizabeth J Pack 1854 Mercer Co WV
WV Vital Statistics
line #22 Cause Apoplisy
Mercer Co Death Records:
Anderson Pack d 4 Mar 1858 age 54 wife is Rebecca. Death reported by James Roles son in law. Son of Samuel 1755-1833 Pack & Mary Farley.
Wife: Rebecca Snidow Peters
Married: Pack, Anderson + Spouse: Peters, Rebecca Snidow
Marriage date: 2 May 1829 Monroe Co., (W)Virginia
Known Children:
1. Mary Jane Pack # 17738856
Married James Roles # 117859424
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County WV
2. Virginia Pack # 72904154
b: 17 NOV 1831 in Monroe County,(W)VA
d. Dec. 28, 1893
Married: 6 OCT 1853
John Garfield Manser # 72904205
b: 21 MAY 1822 in Monterey, Berkshire County, MA
3. Elizabeth Jane Pack
b: 1837 in Monroe County,(W)VA
4. Conrad Bartley Pack
b: 1 FEB 1838 in Monroe County,WV
5. Clara Burke Pack
b: 16 MAY 1840 in Monroe County,WV
6. Samuel Dickerson Pack
b: 1842 in Monroe County,WV
7. John Anderson Pack
b: 8 APR 1845 in Monroe County,WV
8. Allen Caperton Pack # 84239224
b: 5 AUG 1847 in Monroe County, WV
d: Jan. 17, 1918 Cowley County, Kansas
Married: ALLIE Smith 1857-1950
Burial: Burden Cemetery
Burden,Cowley County, Kansas
9. Lommi Lewis Pack
b: 21 DEC 1849 in Monroe County,WV
10. Charles Henry Pack
b: 25 SEP 1852 in Monroe County,WV
11. Rebecca Catherine Pack
b: 7 NOV 1854 in Monroe County,WV
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WILL OF Anderson Pack, dated 18 Feb 1858
In the name of God amen, I Anderson Pack of the County of Mercer and State of Virginia do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and declaring void all other wills made by me heretofore.
1st I desire to be buried with as little expense as decency will permit and that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
2nd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Rebecca Pack, in trust, the following property to wit. My home plantation where I now live--with all its appurtenances--together with all the horses, oxen, milk cows, hogs, sheep to found on the farm. Also my blacksmith tools, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture of every description. Also my lands lying in the County of Monroe, including several tracts upon which James Roles now resides with this reserve from that the said James Roles is to live on the land under his present contract until my son, Charles H. Pack, shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years. I also give in trust to my wife, Rebecca S. Pack, my land known as the Cook farm (where my servant Tom now lives), with all its appurtenances.
3rd I also devise and bequeath to my wife in trust all my negroes not specifically named in my will.
4th I also desire that my negro, Tom, may be emancipated and that my executors (to be named hereafter) furnish him with money sufficient to take him to a free state or if Tom may prefer to remain in the family I desire that he may have the Guest Place and that Tom and his wife live there together (under the control of my wife) during his natural life.
5th I also give my two black women, Amy and Elizabeth, freedom if they desire it. If they prefer remaining in the family that they be at liberty to select their homes from amongst my children.
6th I devise and bequeath to Mary Jane Roles, wife of James Roles, a negro woman named Mary and her increase, after the death of the said Mary Jane Roles, that the said negro woman with her increase be equally divided between her heirs.
7th I give to my daughter Virginia Manser, in addition to what she has already received, a negro man named Landy and after the decease of my said daughter Virginia, the said negro to descend to her two daughters, Araminta J and Laura R Manser.
8th I give and bequeath to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Jane Saunders and her children, my tract of land and mill property lying in the County of Raleigh known as the James Cadle land, it being the same land that was sold under a trust deed and purchased by John R Dunlap and myself. I desire that the said land nor no part thereof shall be liable for the debts of Robert M Saunders nor under his control.
9th I bequeath to my daughter Clara D Pack one negro girl named Emiline, one negro girl named Martha (a daughter of Tom's) and a negro man named Meshack. I also give to my said daughter Clara D my Alderson tract of land situated in the Pipestem District containing 550 acres more or less and I also desire that my wife in the event of her marriage furnish the house with furniture, bedding, so as to make her equal to my other daughter.
10th I will and bequeath to my six sons, viz, Conrad D Pack, Samuel D Pack, John A Pack, Allen C Pack, Loammi L Pack and Charles H Pack, all my lands lying in Monroe County including several tracts where James Roles now lives, also my two tracts lying on New River in Mercer County, including my home farm and the Cook farm, known as the Gatliff land. I also give to my said sons all my negroes not specifically named in my Will to be divided in such manner that my negro families may not be separated more than can be avoided. To make my sons equal--in the same--but it is to be understood that my sons are not to have the control of the above named property during my wife's natural life, unless she should marry.
11th I also direct that all my lands not named nor specially devised in this Will shall be sold whenever my wife, James Roles and John G Manser, shall think it expedient to do so. I wish my debts of every description excluding the sales of my lands to be collected and after paying my just debts and a few specially Legacies to be named hereafter, I wish to be disposed of as follows, viz, one fourth to Mary Jane Roles, one fourth to Virginia Manser, and one fourth to my daughter Clara B, and the other one fourth to give to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter, Elizabeth L Saunders, and her children, and I further desire that the said Roles and Dunlap will expend the said money in the education of the children aforesaid or for the support of my daughter, as they may think best.
12th I give and bequeath to Mary B Peters during her natural life one negro girl named Elizabeth after the death of the said Mary B Peters I desire that the said negro with her increase (if any) may descend to my son Loammi L.
13th Bequeath Robert Scott of Raleigh County, VA three hundred dollars in cash to be paid when it may suit the convenience of my executors.
14th I give to William A Shannon of the State of Indiana a claim on Henry White of said State for two hundred provided that the said claim can be collected, if it cannot be collected then I desire that my executors may pay the said Shannon the said sum of two hundred dollars, so soon as it may suit their convenience.
15th It is my desire that my son Conrad B Pack should marry Miss Lee Saunders (sister of Robert M Saunders) that he in that event, I give him a young bay horse, saddle and bridle, which is all I give him or intend for him to have from my estate. I desire that in the event that my wife cannot control my sons that my executors have the power to rent out my lands and hire out my negroes until my youngest son is twenty one years old and that the proceeds go to the support of my wife and the education of my children. And I do hereby nominate and appoint John R Dunlap and James Roles to be executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I the said Testator, Anderson Pack, have and seal this 18th day of February 1858.
Signed, sealed published and declared by the Testator, Anderson Pack, as for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and as his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Anderson Pack (Seal)
G.L. Jordan
L.L. Jordan
John Lane
Joel (X his mark) Farley
Virginia at Mercer Circuit Court, this 13th day of April 1858. The last will and testament of Anderson Pack, deceased, was proved by the oath of Gordon L Jordan, Joseph L Jordan and Joel Farley, three of the subscribing witnesses then and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John R Dunlap and James Roles, the executors therein named, who made oath thereto and together with Madison Karnes, Henry Karnes, Harison Robinson, Archibald Pack, George W Pearis, James M Bailey and Elliott Vawter, their security is entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $10,000 condition as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat of the said Will in due of a copy.
Teste I.H. Alvis, CP
At Monroe County Court, April Term 1858. A certified copy of the last will and testament of Anderson Pack deceased which was proven and ordered to record in the Circuit Court of the County of Mercer, was presented in this Court and ordered to be recorded.
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NOTE: FOUND MARRIAGE RECORD FOR DAUGHTER:
Robert W Saunders
Elizabeth J Pack 1854 Mercer Co WV
line #22 Cause Apoplisy
Mercer Co Death Records:
Anderson Pack d 4 Mar 1858 age 54 wife is Rebecca. Death reported by James Roles son in law. Son of Samuel 1755-1833 Pack & Mary Farley.
Wife: Rebecca Snidow Peters
Married: Pack, Anderson + Spouse: Peters, Rebecca Snidow
Marriage date: 2 May 1829 Monroe Co., (W)Virginia
Known Children:
1. Mary Jane Pack # 17738856
Married James Roles # 117859424
Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County WV
2. Virginia Pack # 72904154
b: 17 NOV 1831 in Monroe County,(W)VA
d. Dec. 28, 1893
Married: 6 OCT 1853
John Garfield Manser # 72904205
b: 21 MAY 1822 in Monterey, Berkshire County, MA
3. Elizabeth Jane Pack
b: 1837 in Monroe County,(W)VA
4. Conrad Bartley Pack
b: 1 FEB 1838 in Monroe County,WV
5. Clara Burke Pack
b: 16 MAY 1840 in Monroe County,WV
6. Samuel Dickerson Pack
b: 1842 in Monroe County,WV
7. John Anderson Pack
b: 8 APR 1845 in Monroe County,WV
8. Allen Caperton Pack # 84239224
b: 5 AUG 1847 in Monroe County, WV
d: Jan. 17, 1918 Cowley County, Kansas
Married: ALLIE Smith 1857-1950
Burial: Burden Cemetery
Burden,Cowley County, Kansas
9. Lommi Lewis Pack
b: 21 DEC 1849 in Monroe County,WV
10. Charles Henry Pack
b: 25 SEP 1852 in Monroe County,WV
11. Rebecca Catherine Pack
b: 7 NOV 1854 in Monroe County,WV
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WILL OF Anderson Pack, dated 18 Feb 1858
In the name of God amen, I Anderson Pack of the County of Mercer and State of Virginia do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and declaring void all other wills made by me heretofore.
1st I desire to be buried with as little expense as decency will permit and that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
2nd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Rebecca Pack, in trust, the following property to wit. My home plantation where I now live--with all its appurtenances--together with all the horses, oxen, milk cows, hogs, sheep to found on the farm. Also my blacksmith tools, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture of every description. Also my lands lying in the County of Monroe, including several tracts upon which James Roles now resides with this reserve from that the said James Roles is to live on the land under his present contract until my son, Charles H. Pack, shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years. I also give in trust to my wife, Rebecca S. Pack, my land known as the Cook farm (where my servant Tom now lives), with all its appurtenances.
3rd I also devise and bequeath to my wife in trust all my negroes not specifically named in my will.
4th I also desire that my negro, Tom, may be emancipated and that my executors (to be named hereafter) furnish him with money sufficient to take him to a free state or if Tom may prefer to remain in the family I desire that he may have the Guest Place and that Tom and his wife live there together (under the control of my wife) during his natural life.
5th I also give my two black women, Amy and Elizabeth, freedom if they desire it. If they prefer remaining in the family that they be at liberty to select their homes from amongst my children.
6th I devise and bequeath to Mary Jane Roles, wife of James Roles, a negro woman named Mary and her increase, after the death of the said Mary Jane Roles, that the said negro woman with her increase be equally divided between her heirs.
7th I give to my daughter Virginia Manser, in addition to what she has already received, a negro man named Landy and after the decease of my said daughter Virginia, the said negro to descend to her two daughters, Araminta J and Laura R Manser.
8th I give and bequeath to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Jane Saunders and her children, my tract of land and mill property lying in the County of Raleigh known as the James Cadle land, it being the same land that was sold under a trust deed and purchased by John R Dunlap and myself. I desire that the said land nor no part thereof shall be liable for the debts of Robert M Saunders nor under his control.
9th I bequeath to my daughter Clara D Pack one negro girl named Emiline, one negro girl named Martha (a daughter of Tom's) and a negro man named Meshack. I also give to my said daughter Clara D my Alderson tract of land situated in the Pipestem District containing 550 acres more or less and I also desire that my wife in the event of her marriage furnish the house with furniture, bedding, so as to make her equal to my other daughter.
10th I will and bequeath to my six sons, viz, Conrad D Pack, Samuel D Pack, John A Pack, Allen C Pack, Loammi L Pack and Charles H Pack, all my lands lying in Monroe County including several tracts where James Roles now lives, also my two tracts lying on New River in Mercer County, including my home farm and the Cook farm, known as the Gatliff land. I also give to my said sons all my negroes not specifically named in my Will to be divided in such manner that my negro families may not be separated more than can be avoided. To make my sons equal--in the same--but it is to be understood that my sons are not to have the control of the above named property during my wife's natural life, unless she should marry.
11th I also direct that all my lands not named nor specially devised in this Will shall be sold whenever my wife, James Roles and John G Manser, shall think it expedient to do so. I wish my debts of every description excluding the sales of my lands to be collected and after paying my just debts and a few specially Legacies to be named hereafter, I wish to be disposed of as follows, viz, one fourth to Mary Jane Roles, one fourth to Virginia Manser, and one fourth to my daughter Clara B, and the other one fourth to give to James Roles and John R Dunlap, in trust for the benefit of my daughter, Elizabeth L Saunders, and her children, and I further desire that the said Roles and Dunlap will expend the said money in the education of the children aforesaid or for the support of my daughter, as they may think best.
12th I give and bequeath to Mary B Peters during her natural life one negro girl named Elizabeth after the death of the said Mary B Peters I desire that the said negro with her increase (if any) may descend to my son Loammi L.
13th Bequeath Robert Scott of Raleigh County, VA three hundred dollars in cash to be paid when it may suit the convenience of my executors.
14th I give to William A Shannon of the State of Indiana a claim on Henry White of said State for two hundred provided that the said claim can be collected, if it cannot be collected then I desire that my executors may pay the said Shannon the said sum of two hundred dollars, so soon as it may suit their convenience.
15th It is my desire that my son Conrad B Pack should marry Miss Lee Saunders (sister of Robert M Saunders) that he in that event, I give him a young bay horse, saddle and bridle, which is all I give him or intend for him to have from my estate. I desire that in the event that my wife cannot control my sons that my executors have the power to rent out my lands and hire out my negroes until my youngest son is twenty one years old and that the proceeds go to the support of my wife and the education of my children. And I do hereby nominate and appoint John R Dunlap and James Roles to be executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I the said Testator, Anderson Pack, have and seal this 18th day of February 1858.
Signed, sealed published and declared by the Testator, Anderson Pack, as for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and as his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Anderson Pack (Seal)
G.L. Jordan
L.L. Jordan
John Lane
Joel (X his mark) Farley
Virginia at Mercer Circuit Court, this 13th day of April 1858. The last will and testament of Anderson Pack, deceased, was proved by the oath of Gordon L Jordan, Joseph L Jordan and Joel Farley, three of the subscribing witnesses then and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John R Dunlap and James Roles, the executors therein named, who made oath thereto and together with Madison Karnes, Henry Karnes, Harison Robinson, Archibald Pack, George W Pearis, James M Bailey and Elliott Vawter, their security is entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $10,000 condition as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat of the said Will in due of a copy.
Teste I.H. Alvis, CP
At Monroe County Court, April Term 1858. A certified copy of the last will and testament of Anderson Pack deceased which was proven and ordered to record in the Circuit Court of the County of Mercer, was presented in this Court and ordered to be recorded.
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NOTE: FOUND MARRIAGE RECORD FOR DAUGHTER:
Robert W Saunders
Elizabeth J Pack 1854 Mercer Co WV
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