We know that John died right about 1843 since he has a will that was proved, and my Robert was the administrator. This bears out in the Property Tax Lists because he disappears in 1844 but in 1845 and 1846, it references his “Estate”. In 1847 Jemima (his widow) appears, and she is found again in 1848. In 1849 it references her “estate” so she must have died 1847-1848. In the land tax records, John is listed through 1845, then Jemima 1846-1849, then “Jemima Heirs” in 1850. (Some of these records are hard to follow as far as which year they are, so these might align better if I’m off by a year.)

1810 census = 26-44= 1766-1784
1820 census = <45 = 1775
1830 census = 50-59 = 1771-1780
1840 census = 60-69 = 1771-1780
Census overlap = 1771-1775

Will dated 25 Sept 1823; executed 1 Dec 1843; final settlement 11 Jul 1853

In the name of God Amen. I John Garrison of the County of Stafford and state of Virginia being in a low state of health but of perfect mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and Testament in --- & form following that is to say first I leave all my property of whatsoever kind it be subject to the payment of my just debts and liabilities and in order that my executor herein after named may be enabled to meet some pressing demands which will be agst my estate I desire that he shall as soon after my death as practicable sell the house & lot near Garrisonville with one hundred acres land attached thereto or confirm the Sale already made (upon the payment of three hundred dollars) should the same not be closed during my life.

Secondly – After the sale of the above house and land and such part of my perishable property as may be deemed necessary for the payment of my debts – I desire that the remaining portion of my estate both real and personal be divided into two equal parts – the one part of which to include my dwelling house I give to my beloved wife Jemima Garrison for & during her natural life and after her death to be divided – one half of which to be distributed amongst the children of my son Jas. H. and the other half to be given to my son John L Garrison. Thirdly – the other and remaining part of my estate I give to my son John L Garrison and to his heirs forever, the landed(?) part of which is to be so hard off as to include the house in which he at present resides. fourthly As I have already paid, and there will still have to be paid for my son James H various sums of money, which will amount to as much or more than a full share of my estate; I have therefore been unable in the above distribution of my property to give him more than the interest devised to his children.

Lastly – I appoint Robert Garrison executor to this my last will and Testatment on Witness whereof I hereunto affix my hand and seal this 25th day September 1843 – Acknowledged in presence of – Edward Waller.

(John) Robert Garrison is probably James 1771 Garrison’s son but is not proven.