George Payne

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In 1711 his father's will left him 120 a., a two-year old heifer, a horse called Brandy, and an equal share of testator's personal estate. In the same year Anthony CARNABY was appointed as his guardian; two years later John JENNINGS became his guardian. 1715 he became of age, as evidenced by law suits. He and wife (1) MARY sold land in 1718 to John JENNINGS that was left to grantor in his father's will. 1724 he was appointed Under Sheriff of Ri. Co. 1742 he was Admr. of estate of George LEWIS. 1746 in the settlement of his estate, payment was made to Meredith Payne, and an infant child of George Payne's was referred to but not named. His personal estate was valued at 178 pounds and included, among many other items, one white servant, one negro, furnitue, books, cattle, sheep, horses, hogs, farm implements, etc. His widow (w. 2) MARTHA married John PEYTON in 1746. (Payne, p. 370).