This is an abstract from the will of John Hicks.

Names:      Son - Robert Hicks - tract of land John now lives on and his wearing clothes. Requests that son Robert should live with his brother-in-law Edward Tatum until he comes of age 18 years.
                  Son - John Hicks and Daniel Hicks - tract of land on Stephen's Branch in Brunswick County to be equally divided between them. Requests that son John live with his brother-in-law John Rose until he comes to age 18.
                  Son - Joshua Hicks - great copper kettle.
                  Wife - Rebecca Hicks - to have balance of estate.

Executors:      Wife Rebekah Hicks and her brother George Reives

                                                            /s/ John Hicks
                                                            (sealed with wafer)

Wit:
Ursillla (V) Reives
Elizabeth (E) Reives
Xphr Tatum


Rebekah Hicks qualifed as executrix
Will dated 30 Sept 1728                                Probated 20 August 1729
(Surry County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, Etc. No. 7 1715-1730, page 963)