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In January 1712/13, Anne Glascock (daughter of Thomas & Ann) married
Col. John Tarpley, obviously he was much her senior.
By 1739, Col. Tarpley was dead and Anne causes the following to be
entered into court records:
"To the worshipful court of Richmond County, Now know yee that I Ann
Tarpley, widdow of Col. John Tarpley late deceased do declare that I
will not accept or take any part of the legacy to me conveyathed by
the last Will of the said John Tarpley deceased, and will absolutely
ronounce all benefit which I might claim by such last Will. In
witness hereunto I have set my hand & seal this seventh day of May
MDCCXXXIX.
Prvd: Willm. Glascock, Thos. Glascock Signed: Anne Tarpley
Anne and John Tarpley's grandson, James Tarpley, was a prominent
merchant of Williamsburg and in 1761 he gave the historic bell to
Bruton Parish Church which still swings in the steeple.
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