He is my 9th great-grandfather through his daughter Elizabeth who married Emmanuel Wills/Wells.
Also Known As: Myles Cary; Mylles Cary
Miles Cary (the immigrant)was the son of John Cary and Alice Hobson of Bristol, England. He was "shot by ye Dutch" at Hampton Roads. He married Ann Taylor, daughter of Capt. Thomas Taylor.
Miles Cary baptized All Saints Bristol, England Jan 30 1622 Emigrated to Virginia between 1640 and 1645 where he received a grant of 3,000 acres of land in Westmoreland Co. Virginia in
1654. Mayor of Westmoreland Co. Va. in 1654, Lt. Colonel 1657, Burgess 1659,
to 1663, Ex. Gen. of Va. 1665, Collector of Tabacco duties of the Lower James River and member of Kings Council, 1663-67. He married not later than 1646 Anne Taylor daughter of Thomas
Taylor They were the parents of: Thomas born 1647, Anne born 1649, Henry born 1659, Bridgett born 1652, Elizabeth born 1653, Miles born 1655, William born 1657.
Miles Cary the father, will dated June 9 1667,proved June 21 1667. He died June 10, 1667.
Tombstone of Miles Cary-- The monument was a brick altar tomb surmounted by heavy iron stone slab carved in England.
The grave is on a high bluff over the mouth of Potash Creek on Warwick River
Virginia. In 1868 described as at the foot of a giant walnut and in the deep shade of bower formed by the festoons of a mighty grapevine which embraces the entire grave. On April 10, 1919 both the walnut and grapevines became extant the brick tomb had entirely disappeared, while the slab which bore the inscription is shattered into many pieces, some of which were carried away.
The fragments of the tombstone were assembled including the coat of arms which was found in the Mariners Museum at Newport News Va. The tomb was restored on May 8, 1932.
Arms of Cary of Devon
Here lyeth the Body of Miles Cary Esq.
Only son of John Cary and his wife
Alice, daughter of Henry Hobson of the city of Bristol,
Alderman:
He was born in ye said city and departed this life the 10 day of June
1667, about the 47th year of his age.
Leaving four sons and three daughters,
Viz: Thomas, Anne, Henry, Bridgett, Elizabeth, Miles and William.
Will of Miles Cary transcribed from the records of Warwick Co., VA by Guilford D. Eggleston in 1851 and published in "The Virginia Carys" by Fairfax Harrison. The records of Warwick County have since been lost or destroyed.
W.D. 9 June 1667
Proved 21 June 1667
Warwick So., Virginia
Will Book A, page 448
I, Mylles Cary of Warwick County, in Virginia, being of sound and perfect memory (praysed bee God), doe make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby renouncing all other will or testaments formerly by me made whatsoever.
Imps: I give and bequeath by soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the meritte of Jesus Christ to have free remission of all my sinns: and my body to the earth with Xtian buriall to be decently interred by my loving Wife; and for the temporall estate which it hath pleased God to endow mee withall, I give and bequeath in manner and form following:--
I doe give and bequeath unto my sonn Thomas Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I now reside upon, containing by the old pattent, taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, three hundred and fifty acres of land, but since surveighed and received by me 688 acres more or less, with all that tract or parcell of land, commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to a destrict pattent thereof taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, containing by said pattent two hundred and fifty acres of land, which quantity of two hundred and fifty acres of land is since joyned by mee unto anotehr parcell of land bought by mee of Zacheriah Cripps, the son of Zacheriah Cripps, deceased; yet notwithstanding my will is that the said two hundred and fifty acres, more commonly knowne by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to the bounds of the first pattent taken up as aforesaid, be set apart and divided from the parcel of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, and be and remain with the tract or parcell of land I now live upon with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens orchards, pastures, woods and underwoods, and trees growing and to bee growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the several tracts of land with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to any or either of the aforesaid parcells of land belonging or any way thereto appertaining, unto him the said Thomas Cary and the heyres of his body to (be) lawfully begotten.
I doe also give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, being according to the Ancient Pattent taken out by Zacheriah Cripps, one thousand and fifty acres, with all that tract or parcell of land taken up by mee, adjoining to that taken out of Zacheriah Cripps, but all taken into one pattent (always excepting and reserving that two hundred and fifty acres commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe" to the use and purpose before expressed) which said tract of land according to the last surveigh and pattent (the said "Magpy Swampe" excepted) I give unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles, to be divided between the, by the runne of water which is by the great poplar in Andrew Farmers field, being the first course marked tree of the said dividend which runne of water oupwrds as the main runne goeth up to the dams or ponds, and so to my outward line, which runne and dams or ponds my will is shall be the dividing line between them. That is to say, I give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary all that tract or parcell of lan, bee it more or less of this side of the ponds or dams, adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Thomas Bernard, deceased, with the plantation commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Forest," with all the houses, aedifices, building, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods, underwoods and trees growing and to be growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the said tract or dividend of land, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said parcell of land any way appertaining unto him the said Henry Cary and to the heyers of his body lawfully to bee begotten.
And I give and bequeath unto my sonne Mylles Cary all that tract of parcell of land, bee it more or less, of the other side of the runnes or dams soe farr as my outward line extendeth, and along the said line, adjoying upon the lands of one Calvert, and adjoying upon the lands of John Lewis, and soe along the outward line to the heade of Potash Creek, and adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Camuell Stephens (excepting and reserving the two hundred and fifty acres of land, commonly known by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," for the use and purpose afore expressed) with all the woods, underwoods, trees growing and bee growing, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell of land (bee it more or less) belonging or in any way thereto appertaing, unto him the said Mylles Cary, and to the heyers of his body lawfully to be begotten.
I give unto Roger Daniell that prarcell or tract of land that Goodman Heskins now lives on, and the land called "Gaole," with all the rents and profits, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, whether by lease or otherwise, to all intents and purposes whatsoever in full and ample manner as I myself now enjoy it, may, might, or ever may enjoy it.
My desire is that Mr. William Beaty may have the education and bringing up of my sonne William, and Mr. Hurles of my son Mylles in England.
My will is that my two houses in England, the one in Baldwin Street, the other in St. Nicholas Street, bee sold by Mr. Hurle and Mr. Richard Deans, and the money in Mr. Hurle hands already and the money of the said two houses soe sold to be equally divided between my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth, and to continue in Mr. Hurles his hands untill their dayes of marriage; and my will is that my tobacco that goes for England this year, and the bills of Exchange, I now send home, bee also in Mr. Hurles hands towards my sonne Mylles his education. My Plate and Rings to be equally divided between my children.
The goods in the store to be sold by my Executors, and also the houseing at Towne (which I bought of Mr. Randolph and have paid him for, as by his receipt it my appear) to be sold by my Executors, and the remainder thereor after my debts are paid, to be eqully divided amongst my children.
I give unto Anne Cary a negro girl called Nan, and one boy called Harry.
I give unto Bridgett Cary one negro girl called Bridgett.
To Elizabeth Cary one negro girl called Sarah.
The rest of my negroes to be eqully divided between my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William; and what English servants I have I give unto my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William.
My will is further that my stock of sheep be equally divided between my children; as also my stock of cattle be equally divided between my said children; my horses and mares--my will is that they be equally divided between my children. My grey mare (name illegible) i give and bequeath unto Roger Daniell.
As for my Tobacco (debts) my will is they be equally divided between my children; as also household Stuffs.
And my will further is that (whereas I have given and bequeathed unto my four sonnes, Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William, several tracts and parcells of land, as, by foregoing clause in this Will, may and doth appear) if any of the said Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William Cary shall happen to depart this natural life without heyers of his body lawfully begotten, that than his land goe and pass unto the next heirs or brother, viz; if Thomas Cary shall happen to dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his land to descend to the next brother Henry; and if Henry dy without issue of his body lawfully begtotte, his land to descend to Mylles Cary; and if Mylles Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, his land to descend to William Cary; and if William Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his lands, and the other tracts doe falling to him, pass and descend to my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett & Elizabeth.
My will is that my debts be equally paid by my Executers, hereafter to be named, before any division or diminution of my Estate, and that no division be made but by the joynt consent of my Executors, hereafter to be named, provided that my Executors be all alive at the time of division, and (in) the Colony of Virginia--that is to say, so many of Executors as are to be had (but) that no division be made untill my eldest sonne come of age.
My will further is that when division is made, that my Loving friend Mr. William Beaty have and keep in his possession my sonne William's Estate, and keep it for my said sonne William's use, untill he shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My said sonne's maintenance for his education only to be deducted. And that the said Mr. William Beaty have my sonne Mylles Cary's part also of my Estate to possess and keep for the said Mylles Cary his use and behoof untill the said Mylles Cary shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My will is that Henry Cary, when the Estate is divided, have his part and share of my Estate in his own possession, as also his land, formerly bequeathed to him in his own possession notwithstanding he bee not of full age.
As for my three daughters' parts or shares of my Estate (When divided) my will is, that those guardians (whom my said daughters shall then choose) with the consent of Executors, shall take it into their care and custody for the proper and sole use of my said daughters until they or any of them shall accomplish the age of one and twenty, or dayes of marriage (their maintenance only excepted); that is each of any one of the said daughters to have her part or share as she accomplish the age of one and twenty or marryeth.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my four sonnes Thomas, Henry, Mylles, and William Cary, and my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth Cary my joynt Executors and Executrices of this my last Will and Testament, with strict charge that they agree and act with mutual love and amity.
I doe also herby nominate and appoint my well-beloved friends Mr. Thomas Ludwell, Col. Nath: Bacon, Major Edward Grifith and Mr. William Beaty my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, earnestly requesting them to take the said charge and care upon them. And in token of my love to my said ExecutorsI doe hereby give and bequeath to each of them five pounds sterling.
In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal to each syde and part of this my last Will and Testament, this ninth day of June, 1667.
Mylles Cary (his seal)
Signed and Sealed in the presence of us:
Francis Hadden
Also Known As: Myles Cary; Mylles Cary
Miles Cary (the immigrant)was the son of John Cary and Alice Hobson of Bristol, England. He was "shot by ye Dutch" at Hampton Roads. He married Ann Taylor, daughter of Capt. Thomas Taylor.
Miles Cary baptized All Saints Bristol, England Jan 30 1622 Emigrated to Virginia between 1640 and 1645 where he received a grant of 3,000 acres of land in Westmoreland Co. Virginia in
1654. Mayor of Westmoreland Co. Va. in 1654, Lt. Colonel 1657, Burgess 1659,
to 1663, Ex. Gen. of Va. 1665, Collector of Tabacco duties of the Lower James River and member of Kings Council, 1663-67. He married not later than 1646 Anne Taylor daughter of Thomas
Taylor They were the parents of: Thomas born 1647, Anne born 1649, Henry born 1659, Bridgett born 1652, Elizabeth born 1653, Miles born 1655, William born 1657.
Miles Cary the father, will dated June 9 1667,proved June 21 1667. He died June 10, 1667.
Tombstone of Miles Cary-- The monument was a brick altar tomb surmounted by heavy iron stone slab carved in England.
The grave is on a high bluff over the mouth of Potash Creek on Warwick River
Virginia. In 1868 described as at the foot of a giant walnut and in the deep shade of bower formed by the festoons of a mighty grapevine which embraces the entire grave. On April 10, 1919 both the walnut and grapevines became extant the brick tomb had entirely disappeared, while the slab which bore the inscription is shattered into many pieces, some of which were carried away.
The fragments of the tombstone were assembled including the coat of arms which was found in the Mariners Museum at Newport News Va. The tomb was restored on May 8, 1932.
Arms of Cary of Devon
Here lyeth the Body of Miles Cary Esq.
Only son of John Cary and his wife
Alice, daughter of Henry Hobson of the city of Bristol,
Alderman:
He was born in ye said city and departed this life the 10 day of June
1667, about the 47th year of his age.
Leaving four sons and three daughters,
Viz: Thomas, Anne, Henry, Bridgett, Elizabeth, Miles and William.
Will of Miles Cary transcribed from the records of Warwick Co., VA by Guilford D. Eggleston in 1851 and published in "The Virginia Carys" by Fairfax Harrison. The records of Warwick County have since been lost or destroyed.
W.D. 9 June 1667
Proved 21 June 1667
Warwick So., Virginia
Will Book A, page 448
I, Mylles Cary of Warwick County, in Virginia, being of sound and perfect memory (praysed bee God), doe make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby renouncing all other will or testaments formerly by me made whatsoever.
Imps: I give and bequeath by soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the meritte of Jesus Christ to have free remission of all my sinns: and my body to the earth with Xtian buriall to be decently interred by my loving Wife; and for the temporall estate which it hath pleased God to endow mee withall, I give and bequeath in manner and form following:--
I doe give and bequeath unto my sonn Thomas Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I now reside upon, containing by the old pattent, taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, three hundred and fifty acres of land, but since surveighed and received by me 688 acres more or less, with all that tract or parcell of land, commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to a destrict pattent thereof taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, containing by said pattent two hundred and fifty acres of land, which quantity of two hundred and fifty acres of land is since joyned by mee unto anotehr parcell of land bought by mee of Zacheriah Cripps, the son of Zacheriah Cripps, deceased; yet notwithstanding my will is that the said two hundred and fifty acres, more commonly knowne by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to the bounds of the first pattent taken up as aforesaid, be set apart and divided from the parcel of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, and be and remain with the tract or parcell of land I now live upon with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens orchards, pastures, woods and underwoods, and trees growing and to bee growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the several tracts of land with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to any or either of the aforesaid parcells of land belonging or any way thereto appertaining, unto him the said Thomas Cary and the heyres of his body to (be) lawfully begotten.
I doe also give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, being according to the Ancient Pattent taken out by Zacheriah Cripps, one thousand and fifty acres, with all that tract or parcell of land taken up by mee, adjoining to that taken out of Zacheriah Cripps, but all taken into one pattent (always excepting and reserving that two hundred and fifty acres commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe" to the use and purpose before expressed) which said tract of land according to the last surveigh and pattent (the said "Magpy Swampe" excepted) I give unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles, to be divided between the, by the runne of water which is by the great poplar in Andrew Farmers field, being the first course marked tree of the said dividend which runne of water oupwrds as the main runne goeth up to the dams or ponds, and so to my outward line, which runne and dams or ponds my will is shall be the dividing line between them. That is to say, I give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary all that tract or parcell of lan, bee it more or less of this side of the ponds or dams, adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Thomas Bernard, deceased, with the plantation commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Forest," with all the houses, aedifices, building, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods, underwoods and trees growing and to be growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the said tract or dividend of land, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said parcell of land any way appertaining unto him the said Henry Cary and to the heyers of his body lawfully to bee begotten.
And I give and bequeath unto my sonne Mylles Cary all that tract of parcell of land, bee it more or less, of the other side of the runnes or dams soe farr as my outward line extendeth, and along the said line, adjoying upon the lands of one Calvert, and adjoying upon the lands of John Lewis, and soe along the outward line to the heade of Potash Creek, and adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Camuell Stephens (excepting and reserving the two hundred and fifty acres of land, commonly known by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," for the use and purpose afore expressed) with all the woods, underwoods, trees growing and bee growing, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell of land (bee it more or less) belonging or in any way thereto appertaing, unto him the said Mylles Cary, and to the heyers of his body lawfully to be begotten.
I give unto Roger Daniell that prarcell or tract of land that Goodman Heskins now lives on, and the land called "Gaole," with all the rents and profits, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, whether by lease or otherwise, to all intents and purposes whatsoever in full and ample manner as I myself now enjoy it, may, might, or ever may enjoy it.
My desire is that Mr. William Beaty may have the education and bringing up of my sonne William, and Mr. Hurles of my son Mylles in England.
My will is that my two houses in England, the one in Baldwin Street, the other in St. Nicholas Street, bee sold by Mr. Hurle and Mr. Richard Deans, and the money in Mr. Hurle hands already and the money of the said two houses soe sold to be equally divided between my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth, and to continue in Mr. Hurles his hands untill their dayes of marriage; and my will is that my tobacco that goes for England this year, and the bills of Exchange, I now send home, bee also in Mr. Hurles hands towards my sonne Mylles his education. My Plate and Rings to be equally divided between my children.
The goods in the store to be sold by my Executors, and also the houseing at Towne (which I bought of Mr. Randolph and have paid him for, as by his receipt it my appear) to be sold by my Executors, and the remainder thereor after my debts are paid, to be eqully divided amongst my children.
I give unto Anne Cary a negro girl called Nan, and one boy called Harry.
I give unto Bridgett Cary one negro girl called Bridgett.
To Elizabeth Cary one negro girl called Sarah.
The rest of my negroes to be eqully divided between my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William; and what English servants I have I give unto my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William.
My will is further that my stock of sheep be equally divided between my children; as also my stock of cattle be equally divided between my said children; my horses and mares--my will is that they be equally divided between my children. My grey mare (name illegible) i give and bequeath unto Roger Daniell.
As for my Tobacco (debts) my will is they be equally divided between my children; as also household Stuffs.
And my will further is that (whereas I have given and bequeathed unto my four sonnes, Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William, several tracts and parcells of land, as, by foregoing clause in this Will, may and doth appear) if any of the said Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William Cary shall happen to depart this natural life without heyers of his body lawfully begotten, that than his land goe and pass unto the next heirs or brother, viz; if Thomas Cary shall happen to dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his land to descend to the next brother Henry; and if Henry dy without issue of his body lawfully begtotte, his land to descend to Mylles Cary; and if Mylles Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, his land to descend to William Cary; and if William Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his lands, and the other tracts doe falling to him, pass and descend to my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett & Elizabeth.
My will is that my debts be equally paid by my Executers, hereafter to be named, before any division or diminution of my Estate, and that no division be made but by the joynt consent of my Executors, hereafter to be named, provided that my Executors be all alive at the time of division, and (in) the Colony of Virginia--that is to say, so many of Executors as are to be had (but) that no division be made untill my eldest sonne come of age.
My will further is that when division is made, that my Loving friend Mr. William Beaty have and keep in his possession my sonne William's Estate, and keep it for my said sonne William's use, untill he shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My said sonne's maintenance for his education only to be deducted. And that the said Mr. William Beaty have my sonne Mylles Cary's part also of my Estate to possess and keep for the said Mylles Cary his use and behoof untill the said Mylles Cary shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My will is that Henry Cary, when the Estate is divided, have his part and share of my Estate in his own possession, as also his land, formerly bequeathed to him in his own possession notwithstanding he bee not of full age.
As for my three daughters' parts or shares of my Estate (When divided) my will is, that those guardians (whom my said daughters shall then choose) with the consent of Executors, shall take it into their care and custody for the proper and sole use of my said daughters until they or any of them shall accomplish the age of one and twenty, or dayes of marriage (their maintenance only excepted); that is each of any one of the said daughters to have her part or share as she accomplish the age of one and twenty or marryeth.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my four sonnes Thomas, Henry, Mylles, and William Cary, and my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth Cary my joynt Executors and Executrices of this my last Will and Testament, with strict charge that they agree and act with mutual love and amity.
I doe also herby nominate and appoint my well-beloved friends Mr. Thomas Ludwell, Col. Nath: Bacon, Major Edward Grifith and Mr. William Beaty my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, earnestly requesting them to take the said charge and care upon them. And in token of my love to my said ExecutorsI doe hereby give and bequeath to each of them five pounds sterling.
In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal to each syde and part of this my last Will and Testament, this ninth day of June, 1667.
Mylles Cary (his seal)
Signed and Sealed in the presence of us:
Francis Hadden
He is my 9th great-grandfather through his daughter Elizabeth who married Emmanuel Wills/Wells.
Also Known As: Myles Cary; Mylles Cary
Miles Cary (the immigrant)was the son of John Cary and Alice Hobson of Bristol, England. He was "shot by ye Dutch" at Hampton Roads. He married Ann Taylor, daughter of Capt. Thomas Taylor.
Miles Cary baptized All Saints Bristol, England Jan 30 1622 Emigrated to Virginia between 1640 and 1645 where he received a grant of 3,000 acres of land in Westmoreland Co. Virginia in
1654. Mayor of Westmoreland Co. Va. in 1654, Lt. Colonel 1657, Burgess 1659,
to 1663, Ex. Gen. of Va. 1665, Collector of Tabacco duties of the Lower James River and member of Kings Council, 1663-67. He married not later than 1646 Anne Taylor daughter of Thomas
Taylor They were the parents of: Thomas born 1647, Anne born 1649, Henry born 1659, Bridgett born 1652, Elizabeth born 1653, Miles born 1655, William born 1657.
Miles Cary the father, will dated June 9 1667,proved June 21 1667. He died June 10, 1667.
Tombstone of Miles Cary-- The monument was a brick altar tomb surmounted by heavy iron stone slab carved in England.
The grave is on a high bluff over the mouth of Potash Creek on Warwick River
Virginia. In 1868 described as at the foot of a giant walnut and in the deep shade of bower formed by the festoons of a mighty grapevine which embraces the entire grave. On April 10, 1919 both the walnut and grapevines became extant the brick tomb had entirely disappeared, while the slab which bore the inscription is shattered into many pieces, some of which were carried away.
The fragments of the tombstone were assembled including the coat of arms which was found in the Mariners Museum at Newport News Va. The tomb was restored on May 8, 1932.
Arms of Cary of Devon
Here lyeth the Body of Miles Cary Esq.
Only son of John Cary and his wife
Alice, daughter of Henry Hobson of the city of Bristol,
Alderman:
He was born in ye said city and departed this life the 10 day of June
1667, about the 47th year of his age.
Leaving four sons and three daughters,
Viz: Thomas, Anne, Henry, Bridgett, Elizabeth, Miles and William.
Will of Miles Cary transcribed from the records of Warwick Co., VA by Guilford D. Eggleston in 1851 and published in "The Virginia Carys" by Fairfax Harrison. The records of Warwick County have since been lost or destroyed.
W.D. 9 June 1667
Proved 21 June 1667
Warwick So., Virginia
Will Book A, page 448
I, Mylles Cary of Warwick County, in Virginia, being of sound and perfect memory (praysed bee God), doe make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby renouncing all other will or testaments formerly by me made whatsoever.
Imps: I give and bequeath by soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the meritte of Jesus Christ to have free remission of all my sinns: and my body to the earth with Xtian buriall to be decently interred by my loving Wife; and for the temporall estate which it hath pleased God to endow mee withall, I give and bequeath in manner and form following:--
I doe give and bequeath unto my sonn Thomas Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I now reside upon, containing by the old pattent, taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, three hundred and fifty acres of land, but since surveighed and received by me 688 acres more or less, with all that tract or parcell of land, commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to a destrict pattent thereof taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, containing by said pattent two hundred and fifty acres of land, which quantity of two hundred and fifty acres of land is since joyned by mee unto anotehr parcell of land bought by mee of Zacheriah Cripps, the son of Zacheriah Cripps, deceased; yet notwithstanding my will is that the said two hundred and fifty acres, more commonly knowne by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to the bounds of the first pattent taken up as aforesaid, be set apart and divided from the parcel of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, and be and remain with the tract or parcell of land I now live upon with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens orchards, pastures, woods and underwoods, and trees growing and to bee growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the several tracts of land with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to any or either of the aforesaid parcells of land belonging or any way thereto appertaining, unto him the said Thomas Cary and the heyres of his body to (be) lawfully begotten.
I doe also give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, being according to the Ancient Pattent taken out by Zacheriah Cripps, one thousand and fifty acres, with all that tract or parcell of land taken up by mee, adjoining to that taken out of Zacheriah Cripps, but all taken into one pattent (always excepting and reserving that two hundred and fifty acres commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe" to the use and purpose before expressed) which said tract of land according to the last surveigh and pattent (the said "Magpy Swampe" excepted) I give unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles, to be divided between the, by the runne of water which is by the great poplar in Andrew Farmers field, being the first course marked tree of the said dividend which runne of water oupwrds as the main runne goeth up to the dams or ponds, and so to my outward line, which runne and dams or ponds my will is shall be the dividing line between them. That is to say, I give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary all that tract or parcell of lan, bee it more or less of this side of the ponds or dams, adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Thomas Bernard, deceased, with the plantation commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Forest," with all the houses, aedifices, building, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods, underwoods and trees growing and to be growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the said tract or dividend of land, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said parcell of land any way appertaining unto him the said Henry Cary and to the heyers of his body lawfully to bee begotten.
And I give and bequeath unto my sonne Mylles Cary all that tract of parcell of land, bee it more or less, of the other side of the runnes or dams soe farr as my outward line extendeth, and along the said line, adjoying upon the lands of one Calvert, and adjoying upon the lands of John Lewis, and soe along the outward line to the heade of Potash Creek, and adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Camuell Stephens (excepting and reserving the two hundred and fifty acres of land, commonly known by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," for the use and purpose afore expressed) with all the woods, underwoods, trees growing and bee growing, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell of land (bee it more or less) belonging or in any way thereto appertaing, unto him the said Mylles Cary, and to the heyers of his body lawfully to be begotten.
I give unto Roger Daniell that prarcell or tract of land that Goodman Heskins now lives on, and the land called "Gaole," with all the rents and profits, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, whether by lease or otherwise, to all intents and purposes whatsoever in full and ample manner as I myself now enjoy it, may, might, or ever may enjoy it.
My desire is that Mr. William Beaty may have the education and bringing up of my sonne William, and Mr. Hurles of my son Mylles in England.
My will is that my two houses in England, the one in Baldwin Street, the other in St. Nicholas Street, bee sold by Mr. Hurle and Mr. Richard Deans, and the money in Mr. Hurle hands already and the money of the said two houses soe sold to be equally divided between my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth, and to continue in Mr. Hurles his hands untill their dayes of marriage; and my will is that my tobacco that goes for England this year, and the bills of Exchange, I now send home, bee also in Mr. Hurles hands towards my sonne Mylles his education. My Plate and Rings to be equally divided between my children.
The goods in the store to be sold by my Executors, and also the houseing at Towne (which I bought of Mr. Randolph and have paid him for, as by his receipt it my appear) to be sold by my Executors, and the remainder thereor after my debts are paid, to be eqully divided amongst my children.
I give unto Anne Cary a negro girl called Nan, and one boy called Harry.
I give unto Bridgett Cary one negro girl called Bridgett.
To Elizabeth Cary one negro girl called Sarah.
The rest of my negroes to be eqully divided between my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William; and what English servants I have I give unto my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William.
My will is further that my stock of sheep be equally divided between my children; as also my stock of cattle be equally divided between my said children; my horses and mares--my will is that they be equally divided between my children. My grey mare (name illegible) i give and bequeath unto Roger Daniell.
As for my Tobacco (debts) my will is they be equally divided between my children; as also household Stuffs.
And my will further is that (whereas I have given and bequeathed unto my four sonnes, Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William, several tracts and parcells of land, as, by foregoing clause in this Will, may and doth appear) if any of the said Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William Cary shall happen to depart this natural life without heyers of his body lawfully begotten, that than his land goe and pass unto the next heirs or brother, viz; if Thomas Cary shall happen to dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his land to descend to the next brother Henry; and if Henry dy without issue of his body lawfully begtotte, his land to descend to Mylles Cary; and if Mylles Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, his land to descend to William Cary; and if William Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his lands, and the other tracts doe falling to him, pass and descend to my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett & Elizabeth.
My will is that my debts be equally paid by my Executers, hereafter to be named, before any division or diminution of my Estate, and that no division be made but by the joynt consent of my Executors, hereafter to be named, provided that my Executors be all alive at the time of division, and (in) the Colony of Virginia--that is to say, so many of Executors as are to be had (but) that no division be made untill my eldest sonne come of age.
My will further is that when division is made, that my Loving friend Mr. William Beaty have and keep in his possession my sonne William's Estate, and keep it for my said sonne William's use, untill he shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My said sonne's maintenance for his education only to be deducted. And that the said Mr. William Beaty have my sonne Mylles Cary's part also of my Estate to possess and keep for the said Mylles Cary his use and behoof untill the said Mylles Cary shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My will is that Henry Cary, when the Estate is divided, have his part and share of my Estate in his own possession, as also his land, formerly bequeathed to him in his own possession notwithstanding he bee not of full age.
As for my three daughters' parts or shares of my Estate (When divided) my will is, that those guardians (whom my said daughters shall then choose) with the consent of Executors, shall take it into their care and custody for the proper and sole use of my said daughters until they or any of them shall accomplish the age of one and twenty, or dayes of marriage (their maintenance only excepted); that is each of any one of the said daughters to have her part or share as she accomplish the age of one and twenty or marryeth.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my four sonnes Thomas, Henry, Mylles, and William Cary, and my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth Cary my joynt Executors and Executrices of this my last Will and Testament, with strict charge that they agree and act with mutual love and amity.
I doe also herby nominate and appoint my well-beloved friends Mr. Thomas Ludwell, Col. Nath: Bacon, Major Edward Grifith and Mr. William Beaty my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, earnestly requesting them to take the said charge and care upon them. And in token of my love to my said ExecutorsI doe hereby give and bequeath to each of them five pounds sterling.
In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal to each syde and part of this my last Will and Testament, this ninth day of June, 1667.
Mylles Cary (his seal)
Signed and Sealed in the presence of us:
Francis Hadden
Also Known As: Myles Cary; Mylles Cary
Miles Cary (the immigrant)was the son of John Cary and Alice Hobson of Bristol, England. He was "shot by ye Dutch" at Hampton Roads. He married Ann Taylor, daughter of Capt. Thomas Taylor.
Miles Cary baptized All Saints Bristol, England Jan 30 1622 Emigrated to Virginia between 1640 and 1645 where he received a grant of 3,000 acres of land in Westmoreland Co. Virginia in
1654. Mayor of Westmoreland Co. Va. in 1654, Lt. Colonel 1657, Burgess 1659,
to 1663, Ex. Gen. of Va. 1665, Collector of Tabacco duties of the Lower James River and member of Kings Council, 1663-67. He married not later than 1646 Anne Taylor daughter of Thomas
Taylor They were the parents of: Thomas born 1647, Anne born 1649, Henry born 1659, Bridgett born 1652, Elizabeth born 1653, Miles born 1655, William born 1657.
Miles Cary the father, will dated June 9 1667,proved June 21 1667. He died June 10, 1667.
Tombstone of Miles Cary-- The monument was a brick altar tomb surmounted by heavy iron stone slab carved in England.
The grave is on a high bluff over the mouth of Potash Creek on Warwick River
Virginia. In 1868 described as at the foot of a giant walnut and in the deep shade of bower formed by the festoons of a mighty grapevine which embraces the entire grave. On April 10, 1919 both the walnut and grapevines became extant the brick tomb had entirely disappeared, while the slab which bore the inscription is shattered into many pieces, some of which were carried away.
The fragments of the tombstone were assembled including the coat of arms which was found in the Mariners Museum at Newport News Va. The tomb was restored on May 8, 1932.
Arms of Cary of Devon
Here lyeth the Body of Miles Cary Esq.
Only son of John Cary and his wife
Alice, daughter of Henry Hobson of the city of Bristol,
Alderman:
He was born in ye said city and departed this life the 10 day of June
1667, about the 47th year of his age.
Leaving four sons and three daughters,
Viz: Thomas, Anne, Henry, Bridgett, Elizabeth, Miles and William.
Will of Miles Cary transcribed from the records of Warwick Co., VA by Guilford D. Eggleston in 1851 and published in "The Virginia Carys" by Fairfax Harrison. The records of Warwick County have since been lost or destroyed.
W.D. 9 June 1667
Proved 21 June 1667
Warwick So., Virginia
Will Book A, page 448
I, Mylles Cary of Warwick County, in Virginia, being of sound and perfect memory (praysed bee God), doe make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby renouncing all other will or testaments formerly by me made whatsoever.
Imps: I give and bequeath by soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the meritte of Jesus Christ to have free remission of all my sinns: and my body to the earth with Xtian buriall to be decently interred by my loving Wife; and for the temporall estate which it hath pleased God to endow mee withall, I give and bequeath in manner and form following:--
I doe give and bequeath unto my sonn Thomas Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I now reside upon, containing by the old pattent, taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, three hundred and fifty acres of land, but since surveighed and received by me 688 acres more or less, with all that tract or parcell of land, commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to a destrict pattent thereof taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, containing by said pattent two hundred and fifty acres of land, which quantity of two hundred and fifty acres of land is since joyned by mee unto anotehr parcell of land bought by mee of Zacheriah Cripps, the son of Zacheriah Cripps, deceased; yet notwithstanding my will is that the said two hundred and fifty acres, more commonly knowne by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to the bounds of the first pattent taken up as aforesaid, be set apart and divided from the parcel of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, and be and remain with the tract or parcell of land I now live upon with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens orchards, pastures, woods and underwoods, and trees growing and to bee growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the several tracts of land with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to any or either of the aforesaid parcells of land belonging or any way thereto appertaining, unto him the said Thomas Cary and the heyres of his body to (be) lawfully begotten.
I doe also give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles Cary all that tract or parcell of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, being according to the Ancient Pattent taken out by Zacheriah Cripps, one thousand and fifty acres, with all that tract or parcell of land taken up by mee, adjoining to that taken out of Zacheriah Cripps, but all taken into one pattent (always excepting and reserving that two hundred and fifty acres commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe" to the use and purpose before expressed) which said tract of land according to the last surveigh and pattent (the said "Magpy Swampe" excepted) I give unto my sonn Henry Cary and unto my sonn Mylles, to be divided between the, by the runne of water which is by the great poplar in Andrew Farmers field, being the first course marked tree of the said dividend which runne of water oupwrds as the main runne goeth up to the dams or ponds, and so to my outward line, which runne and dams or ponds my will is shall be the dividing line between them. That is to say, I give and bequeath unto my sonn Henry Cary all that tract or parcell of lan, bee it more or less of this side of the ponds or dams, adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Thomas Bernard, deceased, with the plantation commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Forest," with all the houses, aedifices, building, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods, underwoods and trees growing and to be growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the said tract or dividend of land, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said parcell of land any way appertaining unto him the said Henry Cary and to the heyers of his body lawfully to bee begotten.
And I give and bequeath unto my sonne Mylles Cary all that tract of parcell of land, bee it more or less, of the other side of the runnes or dams soe farr as my outward line extendeth, and along the said line, adjoying upon the lands of one Calvert, and adjoying upon the lands of John Lewis, and soe along the outward line to the heade of Potash Creek, and adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Camuell Stephens (excepting and reserving the two hundred and fifty acres of land, commonly known by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," for the use and purpose afore expressed) with all the woods, underwoods, trees growing and bee growing, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell of land (bee it more or less) belonging or in any way thereto appertaing, unto him the said Mylles Cary, and to the heyers of his body lawfully to be begotten.
I give unto Roger Daniell that prarcell or tract of land that Goodman Heskins now lives on, and the land called "Gaole," with all the rents and profits, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, whether by lease or otherwise, to all intents and purposes whatsoever in full and ample manner as I myself now enjoy it, may, might, or ever may enjoy it.
My desire is that Mr. William Beaty may have the education and bringing up of my sonne William, and Mr. Hurles of my son Mylles in England.
My will is that my two houses in England, the one in Baldwin Street, the other in St. Nicholas Street, bee sold by Mr. Hurle and Mr. Richard Deans, and the money in Mr. Hurle hands already and the money of the said two houses soe sold to be equally divided between my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth, and to continue in Mr. Hurles his hands untill their dayes of marriage; and my will is that my tobacco that goes for England this year, and the bills of Exchange, I now send home, bee also in Mr. Hurles hands towards my sonne Mylles his education. My Plate and Rings to be equally divided between my children.
The goods in the store to be sold by my Executors, and also the houseing at Towne (which I bought of Mr. Randolph and have paid him for, as by his receipt it my appear) to be sold by my Executors, and the remainder thereor after my debts are paid, to be eqully divided amongst my children.
I give unto Anne Cary a negro girl called Nan, and one boy called Harry.
I give unto Bridgett Cary one negro girl called Bridgett.
To Elizabeth Cary one negro girl called Sarah.
The rest of my negroes to be eqully divided between my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William; and what English servants I have I give unto my four sonns Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William.
My will is further that my stock of sheep be equally divided between my children; as also my stock of cattle be equally divided between my said children; my horses and mares--my will is that they be equally divided between my children. My grey mare (name illegible) i give and bequeath unto Roger Daniell.
As for my Tobacco (debts) my will is they be equally divided between my children; as also household Stuffs.
And my will further is that (whereas I have given and bequeathed unto my four sonnes, Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William, several tracts and parcells of land, as, by foregoing clause in this Will, may and doth appear) if any of the said Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William Cary shall happen to depart this natural life without heyers of his body lawfully begotten, that than his land goe and pass unto the next heirs or brother, viz; if Thomas Cary shall happen to dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his land to descend to the next brother Henry; and if Henry dy without issue of his body lawfully begtotte, his land to descend to Mylles Cary; and if Mylles Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, his land to descend to William Cary; and if William Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his lands, and the other tracts doe falling to him, pass and descend to my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett & Elizabeth.
My will is that my debts be equally paid by my Executers, hereafter to be named, before any division or diminution of my Estate, and that no division be made but by the joynt consent of my Executors, hereafter to be named, provided that my Executors be all alive at the time of division, and (in) the Colony of Virginia--that is to say, so many of Executors as are to be had (but) that no division be made untill my eldest sonne come of age.
My will further is that when division is made, that my Loving friend Mr. William Beaty have and keep in his possession my sonne William's Estate, and keep it for my said sonne William's use, untill he shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My said sonne's maintenance for his education only to be deducted. And that the said Mr. William Beaty have my sonne Mylles Cary's part also of my Estate to possess and keep for the said Mylles Cary his use and behoof untill the said Mylles Cary shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My will is that Henry Cary, when the Estate is divided, have his part and share of my Estate in his own possession, as also his land, formerly bequeathed to him in his own possession notwithstanding he bee not of full age.
As for my three daughters' parts or shares of my Estate (When divided) my will is, that those guardians (whom my said daughters shall then choose) with the consent of Executors, shall take it into their care and custody for the proper and sole use of my said daughters until they or any of them shall accomplish the age of one and twenty, or dayes of marriage (their maintenance only excepted); that is each of any one of the said daughters to have her part or share as she accomplish the age of one and twenty or marryeth.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my four sonnes Thomas, Henry, Mylles, and William Cary, and my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett and Elizabeth Cary my joynt Executors and Executrices of this my last Will and Testament, with strict charge that they agree and act with mutual love and amity.
I doe also herby nominate and appoint my well-beloved friends Mr. Thomas Ludwell, Col. Nath: Bacon, Major Edward Grifith and Mr. William Beaty my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, earnestly requesting them to take the said charge and care upon them. And in token of my love to my said ExecutorsI doe hereby give and bequeath to each of them five pounds sterling.
In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal to each syde and part of this my last Will and Testament, this ninth day of June, 1667.
Mylles Cary (his seal)
Signed and Sealed in the presence of us:
Francis Hadden
Inscription
Here lyeth the Body of Miles Cary Esq.
Only son of John Cary and his wife
Alice, daughter of Henry Hobson of the city of Bristol,
Alderman:
He was born in ye said city and departed this life the 10 day of June
1667, about the 47th year of his age.
Leaving four sons and three daughters, Thomas, Anne, Henry, Bridgett, Elizabeth, Miles and William.
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