Will of Richard Ransom of St. Andrews Parish, dated June 27, 1748 and proved October 6, 1748.
Directed slaves, Anaren, Lucy and Peter, now in the possession of his father in Gloucester County, to be sold. Wife, Frances Ransone. Sons, James Ransone and Robert Hicks Ransom. All rest of estate to be equally divided among my three children, James, Robin, and Elizabeth. Friends, Col. John Wall and Col. Nathaniel Edwards, named as Executors and as guardians of my two sons. . .and desire they may have bound apprentices. . .when they come to the age of sixteen years. Witnesses were Samuel Bennett and John Wall, Jr.
Will Book 2, page 153, Brunswick County, Virginia