The will of John Vandever, written February 6, 1810. John and his wife, Persina (or Parthena) nee Beeson had seven children, of which only five are mentioned in his will. Mising from the will are his son John Beason Vandever, born in 1788, and his daughter Mary Vandever, born November 5, 1790.
In the name of God Amen I John Vandever of Brandywine Hundred in the County of New Castle and State of Delaware being weak of body but of sound disposing mind and memory, blessed be the Lord for his mercies, and calling to mind the uncertainties of this life do make publish pronouce and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say.