- Brian Stott's will was recorded on March 14, 1704/5. In his will, Brian Stott gave land to his sons James, Bryan/Brian and John, his son-in-law John Potts, and his grandson Nathaniel Stott. James received the 300 acres of land Bryan acquired by dividing the 600 acres parcel he owned with his brother, Thomas. His son Bryan/Brian received 200 acres out of the 850 patented by Bryan Stott and grandson Nathaniel, son of John Stott, received another 50 acress including the dwelling home along the creek side. Son John received the remainder of the 850 acre parcel. Son-in-law John Potts, husband of Mary Stott, received the neckof land on which he now lives for his lifetime. He left his "wearing clothes" to son James. Son Bryan Stott, Daughter Mary Pullen, and daughter-in-law Mary Stott each got 12 pence each. Ann Potts, wife of John, got one cow and calf. Thee remainder of the estate, real and personal, went to his son John whom he named as executor. Lancaster Co., Virginia Will Book 8, p. 119.
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