Mary Ann (Shirley) McGuires Will Mary Ann was born 2/17/1762 in Virginia. She died in 1845 in Bedford County, Tennessee. She married William McGuire 2/23/1787 in Shenandoah Valley, Rockingham County, Virginia. William was born 3/12/1748 in Virginia. He died in 1834 in Bedford County, Tennessee. They are buried in Old Horse Mountain Church Cemetery. Mary Ann was a daughter Michale & Catherine Katy (Franz) Shirley. Michale was born in England in 1740 and migrated to Spain before coming to America and landing at Plymouth Rock. He fought in the Revolution as a leutenant in the Continental Army. He served from 12/01/1777 to 11/--/1779. He was killed by Indians 7/23/1784 at Ft. Boonesboro, Madison County, Kentycky. It was common, at that time, for servicemen to receive land grants in Kentucky. Katy was born in 1743 in Paris, France. She died in Madison County, Kentucky in 1826. Katy and Michale were married in Ft. Washington, Maryland. Now known as Washington. Will of Mary Ann McGuire (Transcribed from the photocopy of the original handwritten will). In the name of God, Amen. This fifth day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty, I Mary Ann McGuyer of Bedford County and the state of Tennessee, being sick and weak in body but in perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God, for the same I do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Thomas McGuyer, my part of the (--- -------) that was sold after my husband (placed money) in the hand of Henry Holt, the administrator, also two cows and one colt, two years old, and one bed and furniture. I also appoint my beloved son, Thomas McGuyer my executor of this my last will and testament (--- --- ---) witness of whence I have affixed my hand and seal.
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