Sarah was born about 1725, most likely in Henrico as that is where her father left his Will.
She passed away in 1807.
Birth
abt 1725 • Henrico County, VA
County Formation
Goochland was formed from Henrico County in 1728
Will of John Faris
24 Dec 1746 • Henrico County, VA
Daughters Sary and Mary are to have increase of John's negro
(Sarah, mentioned in her father's Will appears to be single at its writing.)
Marriage
Husband John Gilliam.
Wife Sarah Farris.
abt 1747
[1]
Will of John Gilliam
7 Jan 1794 • Goochland County, VA
I lend my beloved wife Sarah Gilliam during her natural life 13 negroe slaves namely George, Jack, Moses, Dick, Davy, Simon, Lewis, Isaac, Jenny, Mary Rachel, Beck, Tamar and my plantation as it stands with all the stock and with all my furniture. [2]
Death
abt 1806 • Goochland County, VA
Appraisal of the Estate of Sarah Gilliam
9 Oct 1807 • Goochland County, VA
[3]
Inventory of Sarah Gilliam
22 Aug 1809 • Goochland County, VA
Inventory mentions Jacob Gilliam "his mother's estate."
Settlement of Estate of Sarah Gilliam
17 Dec 1810 • Goochland County, VA
[4]
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