Dear List, Would someone kindly explain to me why the widow was able to contest the following will. In Amelia Co, will of William Foster, dated 8 Nov 1763, proved 27 Aug 1767 Leg: wife Ann Foster, use of Negroes Nan and Sarah for life or widowhood, then to son Richard; also stock and household furniture for widowhood, then 2/3 to son William and 1/3 to son Thomas Dau. Mary, use of woman Judy until sd. dau. Mary have an heir, then woman is her property; if she have no heir, woman and increase go to son William. Dau. Elizabeth Son James, Negro man Brown Son John, Negro man Charles Son Booker, Negro boy Peter Son William, 400 acres in Lunenburg Co whereon he is now settled Son James 400 acres in Lunenburg Co on S/S tract given son Thomas, adj. lands given William Sons John, Booker and Richard, equal parts tract where I now live, with Richard's part to include plantation and houses wherein I live. Wife shall have use of her choice of any tract and to work slaves given her on it. Thanks very much. Laurie McKenna To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html