Last Will and Testament of David Witt.
Written 18 Jan 1816.  Probated 28 Sept 1818.  "Nelson Co., Va., Will Book," B, p 32.
I David Witt, of Nelson Co., Va., ......first I give and devise to my beloved wife, Sally Witt, during her natural life all of my estate both real and personal and ..... to my eldest son Dennett Witt; to son....Burgess Witt; to son....David Witt; to son....William Witt; ....Item:  after the death of my wife Sally Witt I give to my daughter Celia Oglesby, one negro woman named Gillah.  I also give to my grand daughter Nancy and Sarah Oglesby daughters of my said daughter Celia Oglesby, a negro child named Nully to be divided between them in such manner as they may think proper when they become of age or marry, which bequest I give to them and their heirs forever...... [then of what was left of the estate he gave to be shared by]:  Dennett Witt, Ann Sparks Fitzpatrick, Celia Oglesby, Linny Wade and Burgess Witt for Dice Hamlet, [Dice for name Candice] his daughter.
Executors:  wife Sally Witt, with sons Dennett Witt, Burgess Witt, & David Witt.

Issue of David Witt and Sarah his wife:
1. Dennett Abney Witt, m Constance Christian Oglesby.
2. Ann Sparks Witt, m Samuel Fitzpatrick.
3. Burgess Witt, m Nancy Strickland.
4. *Cecelia Witt, m *Jesse Oglesby.
5. Linney Witt, m Daniel Wade, 4 Oct 1798 Amherst Co., Va.
6. David Witt 3rd, m Jane Fitzpatrick.
7. William Witt, m Sally Witt (his cousin) 21 Nov 1810 Nelson Co., Va.