Married to Jan Renier, had daughter Anne and a son Joseph who died early. Jan left a will. Anne had to sue Richard to get her share of of father's estate.
''Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations fof Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802''' Compiled by James Handley Marshall; Picton Press, Camden, Maine.
''Deeds, Wills, etc., IX, no. 7 1657-1666''
Pages 71 and 72
"'''RENIER, JOHN''' - 26 June 1662 / 28 April 1663 - After my just debts are paid, the remainder of the estate to be eq. div. by my wife and child [no names]. Witt: John Michael, Sr., John [X] Badum - p. 147 {172}
Probate - Although the body and proof of the will show the name of John Renier, the signature shows "Jan Renier".
[Note: The widow Frances Renier, and Ann Renier (orphan of John Renier are referred to - 1657-1664, ff 166,202]
Frances' will states "a horse she recieved of Thomas Church", there is no relationship recorded.
