"Sylvester Prophet: Oct 21, 1766. Proven April 21, 1767 (Copy on file) To wife Alice Prophet, my plantation whereon I now live during her natural life, 5 pounds cash, my mare, saddle and bridle, all my stock, bed furniture, my Great Coat, the stock lent as aforesaid. To son James Prophet 5 pounds cash. To son David Prophet 5 pounds cash. To son John Prophet, my land and stock after his mother's death, my coat and jacket and a pair of stockings. To son Willliam Prophet, 40 shillings. To daughters Anne Emmery and Lucy Macomack, five pounds each. To granddaughter Susana Hopper, my bed and furniture which I now lie on. To grandson, David Hopper, the remainder of my clothes." (2)
(1) "Proffitt Family Genealogical Notes," Archives/Manuscripts, 35228, The Library of Virginia.
(2) "Descendants of Sylvester (Prophet) Proffitt,", quoting Margaret V. Henley, Abstracts of Wills from Goochland County, Virginia 1727-1777, 54, accessed 2 March 2007.
(3) "Ship Elizabeth and Ann," Immigrant Ship Transcribers Guild, quoting Calendar of Virginia State Papers 1652-1781, Vol. 1, pp. 185-186, accessed 3 March 2007.