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[EricFreeman-Austin-122003.ged]

The LEAKES have been domiciled in Albermarle Co., Virginia since its formation.
WALTER Leake, Jr., patented land on the south fork of Hardward in 1746, and John on Green Creek in 1748. It is believed these two were brothers.
Data for accurately tracing the early relations of this family are wanting, but it is probable that John Leake and his wife, Ann, were the parents of Samuel and Mask.

[David V Hughey.ged]
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DEATH: Goochland Co., Virginia Will and Deed Book 7, pg. 279

Will of Walter Leake dated Oct 31, 1757 and proved May 16, 1758
I lend to my daughter Elizabeth County Leman my negro girl Agge to wait on her and to work for her, her lifetime and after her decease the said Agge and her increase if she has any be equally divided amongst her children

BIOGRAPHY: Walter served as vestryman of St James Parish. He inherited the plantation Rocky Springs where he died in 1758.

Goochland Co., Virginia Will and Deed Book 7, pg. 279

Will of Walter Leake dated Oct 31, 1757 and proved May 16, 1758
Names wife, Judith; sons, Josiah, Samuel, John, William, Mask and Elisha Leak;
daughters, Mary Christian, Christine Johnston, Judith Leake and Elizabeth Coleman;
executers:
wife, Judith Leak and son Josiah Leak.

[Debra McCann.ged]

Albmarle Co., VA Deeds
Sep 5, 1747, William Gooch sold to Walter Leek 150 acres in Albemarle County on the branches of Hardway river, adjoining Thomas Fitzpatrick and
Mildred Meriwether.
Goochland Co., VA Will and Deed Book 7, pg. 279
Will of Walter Leake dated Oct 31, 1757 and proved May 16, 1758
Names wife, Judith; sons, Josiah, Samuel, John, William, Mask and Elisha Leak;
daughters, Mary Christian, Christine Johnston, Judith Leake and Elizabeth Coleman;
executers:
wife, Judith Leak and son Josiah Leak.

[Nancy Lambert.ged]

[MINGEE.FTW]
Walter served as vestryman of St James Parish.
He inherited the plantation Rocky Springs where he died in 1758.

His will is recorded in Goochland Co., VA Will Book 7, page 279 and reads as follows:

In the name of God Amen, I Walter Leak, of Goochland County make this my last will and testament (being very weak) Revoking all other wills by me formerly made, and appoint this my last, acknowledging in myself in my proper senses, I praise God for the same.
First: Desire my body to be buried according to the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named, without pomp.
Secondly: that my debts be all paid when due, and as for my Temporal Estate it had please God to bestow upon me, I give as follows:
Viz. Imprimis I give and bequeath to my son Josiah Leak part of the land whereon I now live vis, the south side of the road beginning at Groom's line and thence up the road to the Creek and up the Creek to Cole's Spring Branch, thence up the sd. branch to the line, to him and his
Heirs, forever. And the said Josiah is to pay to Samuel Leak Five and Twenty Pounds Currt. Money.
Item-I give and bequeath to my two sons John Leak and William Leak the remainder of the aforesaid land on the North side of the foresd. road
that is to say one of them is to have the whole Paying the other for his part in it, and he that will give the other the most for his part of it shall take the whole to him and His Heirs forever.
Item-I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Mask Leak and Elisha Leak my Piece of land in Albemarle which I bought of Paul Michaux to be equally
divided between them in quantity and quality to them and their heirs forever.
Item-I give and bequeath to my three daughters, Mary Christian, Christine Johnston and Judith Leake twenty pounds apiece after their Mother's
decease.
Item-I lend to my daughter Elizabeth Coleman my Negro Girl Agge to wait on her and to work for her, her lifetime and after her decease the said
Agge and her increase if she has any be Equally divided amongst her children.
Item-I lend to my loving wife and desire that she may have the use of all of my Estate during her lifetime or widowhood, both land, Negroes, cattle etc. and after her decease or marriage then these legacies to be paid, and the remainder of my Estate to be equally divided amongst all my children. I also desire that those of my children which have not been helped towards housekeeping with Bed, Pot and Stock, etc. as the others, may be helped with such necessaries equally to what the others have been.
I also appoint my loving wife, Judith Leak and my son Josiah Leak Executors of this my last will and Testament, desiring my estate may not
be appraised nor give security.
Whereunto I set my had and seal this 31st day of October A.D. 1757
Walter Leak (Seal)

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