Sally, this is one where, before I made a final conclusion, I'd like
to see an original version of the record to ensure that this is not
just a transcription error.  However, I'd guess that if you
substituted "in trust" for "trusted" you'd have a clearer meaning of
the intent of the wording.  I.e., it would appear to me that James
Phillips was a minor, and that John Phillips was either his father or
guardian.  The same relationship, and meaning, might be implied for
William W. Phillips and Thomas Phillips, but here neither "in trust"
or "trusted" was used.

But at best that's just an educated guess.

Lou Poole

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Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Does "trusted" indicate preferred guardianship?

What does the word "trusted" mean in the following quote from a will?
 
" Ninth, It is my desire that all my perishable part of my Estate
be sold and after paying all my debts that all over be divided
among my children; Mary Norwood, John Phillips trusted for James
Phillips, Nancy Davis, John Phillips, and William W. Phillips
for Thomas Phillips, George Phillips, my household and kitchen
furniture to be disposed of as my children may think proper. "

Thank you.
 
Sally Phillips

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