Submitted by Stuart House
[NOTE: At the time of this will, Jefferson County was part of the Natchez District.]
Will of Henry Stampley, of Natchez District, planter, very sick;
Son Jacob, to take care of William, my youngest son, till he comes
of age of 21, that he should see and take care that my son William
be brought in the fear of God, and as soon as he is fit, send him to
school and let him continue there until he has learning sufficient;
my wife, Margaret Stampley, should live and continue on my
plantation as long as she should see fit. To my son Jacob Stampley
my plantation, adjoining Mr. Dibdall Holt, containing 300 acres.
also one cow and her increase and all the hogs on the plantation
except one sow; to my son Peter Stampley two cows and their increase
and one small rifle gun. 10 Oct. 1780.
Signed Henry Stampley.
Wit: Samuel Henry, David Holt.
I, Jacob Stampley, do hereby
promise and engage to take care of my father and maintain him during
his life as well as I am able. Oct. 19, 1780.
Signed Jacob
Stampley. Wit: Samuel Henry.
// 10 Jany.1789. Don Carlos de
Grand-Pre, Commandant, etc., received notice from Jacob Stampley of
the death of his father, Henry Stampley, and repaired to his
plantation on Cole's Creek, abt. 8 miles from this Fort, for
inventory and appraisement of estate. Francisco Pavana and James
Truly appointed appraisers and accepted. Both signed with Antonio
Soler, Margaret(X)Stampley, Jacob Stampley, Carlos De Grand-Pre.
Inventory small, signed by the above