Brief Description: Last Will and Testament of John Eyre, written in Northampton County, Virginia. The document divides lands and monies between various individuals, including members of the Eyre, Taylor, Upshur, and Bowdoin families.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-526
Created by: Eyre, John (1768-1855)
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
11/24/2014.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Biographical Note for Eyre, John (1768-1855) : John Eyre was born on May 2, 1768 in Northampton County, Virginia. He was a farmer and lived at Eyre Hall. Eyre married Ann Upshur on February 24, 1800 in Northampton, Virginia. He died on June 19, 1855 in Northampton, Virginia and was buried in the Eyre Hall cemetery.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Eastern Shore (Md. and Va.)
Eyre Hall
Northampton County (Va.)
Upshur's Neck
Wills--Virginia--Northampton County
Genres/Forms of Material
Wills
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes:
Unknown
PreferredCitation: John Eyre's Will, MSS 0000-526, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.